Kayak Adventure in the Second Largest Swamp of Trinidad and Tobago
Overview
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5 hours
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The Caroni Swamp is an estuarine system comprising 5,611 hectares of mangrove forest and herbaceous marsh, interrupted by numerous channels, and brackish and saline lagoons, and with extensive intertidal mudflats on the seaward side.
The central section of the acreage is designated as a wildlife sanctuary and is the home of one of Trinidad and Tobago’s national bird, the Scarlet Ibis. The Caroni Swamp is the major roosting place for the Scarlet Ibis(Eudocimus ruber) and is also the home of over 100 avian species.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Caroni Swamp
Experience the wonders of the Caroni Bird Sanctuary by kayaking with us and enjoying the rich and diverse wetland while navigating through the various waterways of the Caroni Swamp. The Tour Guide will accompany you to see open lagoons, waterways and various wildlife with the highlight of the roosting of the spectacular Scarlet Ibis at dusk. On our return we will board an open flat bottomed boat to the boat base – this boat will also transport our kayaks. If you good in Kayaking you have the option to Kayak back to the base
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Kayak Adventure in the Second Largest Swamp of Trinidad and Tobago
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Lifejacket and Kayak.
Admission - Caroni Swamp
Port of Spain Pick-up and drop-off
Food
Pickup out of Port Of Spain Area will have an extra cost $40 USD
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice experience to enjoy the outdoors
Jeffrey S,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a work out for the rowing portion. Best part was the flamingos. The viewing of other wildlife was probably staged as there was no movement of wildlife as we passed by.
Bring your camera
Ivan N,Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Unforgetable views of scarlet ibis and pink flamingos, as well as many other creatures in their natural habitat made this a wonderful experience.
Silky Ant Eater!
Laura S,Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very HOT day and the kayaking can be strenuous across the lake. We saw a few scarlet ibis and had a blast! Taking the tour in the evening when the birds are returning is likely better but we were in a cruise and didn’t have that option. Highlight was seeing this silky ant eater! Guides (Dominick) were professional and bus ride from ship was short. Would do it again. Great value!
Had a lot of fun! This...
Lindsey T,Feb 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a lot of fun! This was a nice Adventure that had a lot of nice facts it was cool learning about the different animals and plants along the trail
10 out of 10
Rachel W,Dec 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Dominic was fantastic! He called me to talk over the best time to visit, picked me up and dropped me off at my hotel. He was very knowledgeable about the area and all of the wildlife. He pointed out and told me facts about both the plants and the animals, including some snakes that I didn't expect to see, he also made bird calls to attract some of the birds. It was my first time kayaking and Dominic shared the kayak with me and gave me instructions on what to do and made me feel safe.
Canal voyage
Angel D,Sep 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Awesome experience. My tour guide Dominick was well versed on the history of the waterways as well as the nearby Sanctuary. The navigation of the waterways would be fairly easy even for the inexperienced. Thru this passage we came across several bird species, snakes & cayman. Dominick knew all the spots with high animal activities. I would recommend bringing binoculars for the best experience. The pricing is moderate considering u have tour guide & can bring a 2nd person for the same price of 1. Well worth the money, I'd recommend it to ALL adventure seeker visiting Trinidad. Make sure ask for Dominick😉
This was an amazing...
Cat B,Jun 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience. Our guide Dominic was knowledgeable and friendly. (He even does bird calls) We will remember this adventure for a long while and I highly recommend it.
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