Tobago offers visitors a relaxing, authentic Caribbean experience that is unlike any other. From its pristine beaches to its well-defined, protected, unspoilt rainforest, this undiscovered tropical paradise will live long in the memory. 

Tobago’s sustainable tourism intimately encompasses local communities and enabling them to enjoy a better quality of life, through increased socio-economic benefits and an improved environment. As a result of Tobago’s responsible and sustainable tourism ‘efforts in action’, guests are provided with a better holiday experience and local tourism operators are encouraged by increasingly beneficial business opportunities.

The island has outstanding natural biodiversity and an exquisite, unspoiled habitat that has proven a delight for eco-tourists the world over. The UNESCO-listed Main Ridge Forest Reserve, spanning nearly 4,000 hectares and rising to 572m, is the oldest protected forest in the western hemisphere, designated a Crown Reserve in 1776. Carefully designed, natural forest trails allow a unique small island experience, where visitors can explore the reserve’s habitats or enjoy a swim in a sparkling waterfall pool. With over one hundred species fluttering around the treetops, Gilpin Trace, and Miss Mills Trace are the best-known trails for spotting some of the 260 bird, reptile, mammal, insect and plant species found in Tobago. These trails lead you through areas known for sighting the Blue-backed Manakin, Streaked Flycatcher, the White-tailed Sabrewing and many more!

Protecting and sustainably enhancing this rich tapestry is at the heart of Tobago’s tourism strategy, which supports and helps guide the tourism industry to a holistic management approach: