Life abounds in the Tobago Forest Reserve, the oldest protected rainforest in the western hemisphere.
Experience the magic of the Main ridge of the forest on a moderate hike along Gilpin Trace, the first trail to link the coastal communities of Roxborough and Bloody Bay.
The trail reveals towering trees, medicinal plants and stunning flowers which all compete for sunlight and nutrition in this thriving ecosystem.
Birdwatchers from all over the world visit Tobago in the hope of adding the forest's Blue-backed Manakin "Chiroxiphia pareola" and White-tailed Sabrewing "Campylopterus ensipennis" to their list.

Price: $55 US ($330 TT) per person.

Includes: Licensed guide, transportation, bottled watter.

Departure: 8:00 a.m. hotel pick-up (negotiable for early risers).

Return: Hotel Drop-off 3:00 p.m.

What to bring: Mosquito repellent, camera, binoculars, sturdy walking shoes or strap-on sandals. Conditions vary and the trail may be muddy. In this case boot rental is available ($25 TT) per pair.