Little Tobago Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Snorkel

Snorkel, Little Tobago

 kyoub Says:  You can snorkel while on Little Tobago and alos on your way back to Speyside, the boat will stop for awhile. You will see many colorful fish that include large schools of black-striped sargeant majors. There are huge sea fans and sponges of a variety of colors. 

Great fishing

Great fishing, Little Tobago

 kyoub Says:  This is a great spot for fiashing or so the locals will tell you.If you ask maybe one will let you have a try with their net. 

Look for birds

Look for birds, Little Tobago

 kyoub Says:  There is a network of marked trails ranging in length from a few hundred feet to a half mile.All trails have names and have sheltered viewing stations.As elsewhere, birds are best seen in the arly morning or late afternoon 

Transportation  

Glass bottom boat

Glass bottom boat, Little Tobago

 kyoub Says:  There is only one way to get to Little Tobago Island and that is by boat.You can find a boat leaving from Speyside, that will take you there.If you are staying at the Blue Waters Inn on Batteaux Bay, you can make arrangement with them to have a boat pick you up on the... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

stinging nettle

stinging nettle, Little Tobago

 Tucuche Says:  There is some kind of stinging bush on Little Tobago you need to watch out for if you go birdwatching. Last time I was there we didn't realize it till a few of us had started getting itchy. It is light green and very leafy and the bushes we noticed were right beside the path... 

What to Pack  

Don't die of thirst

Don't die of thirst, Little Tobago

 kyoub Says:  A day pack is good to take with a snack or two. Wear lightweight clothing, something that dries quickly is a plus. Wear or take along some comfortable shoes. It is best to wear your swimsuit under your regular clothes if you plan to swim. There is no place private to change... 

Off The Beaten Path  

St.Giles

St.Giles, Little Tobago

 kyoub Says:  St.Giles is located 1 km off the northeast coast of Tobago. It is 72 acres of cacti, bushes, and trees. It is also another seabird breeding colony. The Magnificent Frigatebird, Man-o'-War and the Red billed Tropic-birds abound here. 24 species of land birds can also be... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Flying reefs

Flying reefs, Little Tobago

 kyoub Says:  Off the south and west of Little Tobago their is a powerfulsurf and surge.They are only for advanced divers who have experience in drift diving.Goat Island, the small island seen in the background, has similar sea and reef conditions. 

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 This is a great spot for fiashing or so the locals will tell you.If you ask maybe one will let you have a try with their net. 

 

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 Little Tobago is often referred to as Bird of Paradise island. In 1909, Sir William Ingram imported 50 greater birds of paradise, from an island off New Guinea, to Little Tobage. Hurricanes and storms... 

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