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SCARBOROUGH, TOBAGO
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Scarborough, Tobago
Scarborough, Tobago is the largest town on Tobago, one of the two islands of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Its population is around 17,000, almost one-third of the population of the island. The town is dominated by Fort King George, an 18th Century fortification named for King George III which now hosts a historic/archaeologic museum. Scarborough's deepwater harbour was built in 1991; before that ships were forced to anchor offshore.
Scarborough became the capital of Tobago in 1769 when it replaced the then-capital of Georgetown. Under French rule it was named Port Louis.
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| Buccoo Reef |
2 .5 hours |
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The island of tranquil Tobago, whose famous "Buccoo Reef" was visited by Jacques Cousteau, French Oceanographer and Explorer. He rated Tobago's Buccoo Reef as the number three spectacular sight to behold in the world.
Your tour begins from Scarborough with a drive along the Claude Noel Highway before entering "Buccoo Bay Beach Resort" where you will board the Glass Bottom Boats, to the Coral Gardens and Buccoo Reef.
You will be treated to many species of Fish life and Natural Formation of the Reef. Buccoo is one of the major reefs easily accessible to non-swimmers. All the known hard corals and most of the soft ones can be found around Tobago, plus hundreds of different reef fish, giant manta rays included. Turtles - the endangered leatherback, the green loggerhead and the hawksbill all nest on beaches along Tobago's west coast.
After visiting the reef on the Glass Bottom Boat, your tour continues to the "Nylon Pool", where you can disembark and swim on this sand bank, with water not exceeding 2 1/2 feet high. From here you will return to Buccoo Bay, where your transport awaits you for your return journey.
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| Tobago Island Explorer |
7 hours |
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Tobago is really the last of the unspoiled Caribbean. This strip of elongated land measuring just 41 by 14 kilometers, abounds with natural allure: palm-lined beaches, lush rain forests and pristine coral reefs.
Your tour begins with an introduction drive through the Island's Capital Scarborough and visit to Fort King George overlooking the Town of Scarborough.
From here, your tour continues on the scenic Windward Road to the northwestern end of the island with spectacular mountain scenery, sprawling beaches, small coastal villages and an abundance of tropical vegetation.
Stop for a visit to the restored 10th century Sugar Plantation House at Richmond here you and given tour by its owner covering it's history. Then proceed to the little fishing village of Charlottesville with Tobago's highest mountain 1,890 feet high Pigeon Peak rising just behind it.
The tour concludes back at Speyside for lunch at "Jemma's"
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| Asa Wright Nature Center |
5.5 hours |
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Your journey begins with a drive through the eastern towns of Curepe, Tunapuna, Arouca and Arima. You will soon notice that the commerce in these towns generate a beehive of activities.
On reaching the Borough of Arima, enjoy the journey through the Blanchisseuse North Coast Road onto the fascinating Asa Wright Nature Center where you will stop for a picnic and to have a picturesque photo session viewing the different types of Birds, Butterflies, Flora and Fauna.
The ASA Wright Nature Center is a study and conservation center and retains some of its plantation history by the coffee, cocoa and citrus still found there. It has the only easily accessible colony of oil-birds and rich bird life includes the Ruby-topaz humming-bird and the tufted coquette.
Continuing through the Rainforest, where you will delight in the sights of small rural villages such as Chopara Bay, Las Cuevas Bay and Curepe Point.
You may also select an option to include lunch with your Asa Wright Tour. Simply select the Lunch Option at time of booking, and you will receive a local lunch served at the Old Plantation House before heading back to your hotel!
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