Private Tour
Aripo Waterfall Adventure
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
In Aripo lies a Turquoise hued six (6) foot waterfall rich in biodiversity due to its bottomless depth. Apart from the deep blue waters, the Aripo River also provides a shallow stream under the forest canopy.
The trek starts off the Aripo Road, a short 5-15 minutes mildly steep downhill walk through the rainforest canopy. At the Aripo River one can dive into the deep turquoise waters and swim with the friendly and fearless small freshwater fishes. The river also provides shallow emerald pools for those who wish to bask in nature’s shelter
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with knee problems.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Get ready for a paradise of depth and simplicity. At the foothills of Trinidad's highest mountain, El Cerro Del Aripo, (3,085 feet), is a small mountain village called Aripo with a population of less than 1,000. In Aripo lies a Turquoise hued six (6) foot waterfall rich in biodiversity due to its bottomless depth. Apart from the deep blue waters, the Aripo River also provides a shallow stream under the forest canopy. The trek starts off the Aripo Road, a short 5-15 minutes steep downhill walk through the rainforest canopy. At the Aripo River one can dive into the deep turquoise waters and swim with the friendly and fearless small freshwater fishes. This hike is rated 2 out of 10 (Steep downhill). Hikers will traverse down the rocky forest trail until we meet the Waterfall. Uphill return will take about 20 minutes. Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for hiking . (No flipflops or open toe sandals) Have a dry change of clothing, towel for the return drive back.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
LifeJacket provided
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup points
Hyatt Regency Trinidad
1 Wrightson Rd, Port of Spain Caribbean
Courtyard By Marriott Port Of Spain
Audrey Jeffers Highway, Invaders Bay Port of Spain Caribbean
Piarco Airport
Port of Spain Caribbean
Radisson Hotel Trinidad
Wrightson Road Port of Spain Caribbean
Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre
Lady Young Road Port of Spain Caribbean
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trincity Trinidad Airport By IHG
No. 1 Exposition Drive, Trincity Caribbean
The BRIX, Autograph Collection
2-4 Coblentz Avenue, Cascade Port of Spain Caribbean
Options
Aripo Waterfall Adventure
Pickup included
Aripo Waterfall Adventure
Larger Group tour available
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The waterfall is beautiful, but beware the path getting there
Mandy R,,Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00I cannot stress enough that the “easy” hiking trail is roughly a 40 degree decline along a narrow, steep, and treacherous path. I would caution anyone who is interested in this tour to make sure you are physically fit enough to traverse the trail. The waterfall itself is pretty, and the water is very refreshing. The difficulty of the trek to get there really dampened the experience.
Best waterfall experience ever!
Joshua B,,Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome! The falls and surroundings are beautiful - well worth the trail to the river, which is short, but very steep with roots, rocks, and loose debris (you’ve been warned). Most of the day, it was just our small tour group. There are shallow pools to relax and deep pools where you can jump off the surrounding rocks (so much fun…even grandma got in on the action). The guides are awesome. A truly custom experience.
Trinidad experience
magellanw2020,,Jul 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides were very friendly & helpful. The terrain to waterfall is very tough for the unfit. 😂. Very picturesque
Great experience for the able-bodied
stevendW329RY,,Jul 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Our guides Raiza and Gavin were great. Gavin helped one of our older members up/down the trail ascent/descent. Raiza made sure our younger members were safe while jumping from the falls. The falls were beautiful - refreshing spring water and picturesque views. After the falls they even took us into Port of Spain to pick up soup and doubles before dropping us at the hotel. Would 10/10 do it again. Fair warning: the 'short trek' to access the waterfall could be difficult for young kids and older adults. A fair amount of maneuvering on large stones and steep gradients at times. YMMV. Make sure to bring bug spray (but that's a given anytime you're in the bush)
Exciting and fun
boomc955,,Jun 17, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides knowledge of details of the trails and environment just made the experience a lot more fun
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