Maracas Bay – Destination Trinidad and Tobago https://www.destinationtnt.com Far from the Ordinary Caribbean Destination Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:51:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 211709721 Port of Spain and Fort George Sightseeing Tour with St. Augustine Pickup https://www.destinationtnt.com/tours-and-experiences/port-of-spain-and-fort-george-sightseeing-tour-with-st-augustine-pickup/ Mon, 26 May 2025 14:38:28 +0000 https://www.destinationtnt.com/?post_type=product&p=22711 Highlights
  • Best for foreign visitors
  • Tour the Magnificent Seven heritage buildings
  • Visit Fort George
  • Tour includes transportation from and back to St. Augustine

What to Expect

This awesome sightseeing experience lets you get a sense of your surroundings and the bustling hub of Trinidad.
Take an exciting tour of the capital city of Port of Spain that includes downtown, the Queens Park Savannah, the Lady Young Lookout and Fort George.

What you will Do and See

Tour the Magnificent Seven

Built between 1902 and 1910, the Magnificent Seven are 7 national heritage buildings that are located on Maraval Road in the St Clair neighbourhood of Port of Spain on the western side of the Queen’s Park Savannah. Each building is of unique style based on French Colonial, German, Scottish baronial, Indian Empire, and Moorish Mediterranean influences.

Visit a Historical Fort

We then head up to the historic Fort George for a different angle of the city of Port of Spain from on high.  At this immaculately-preserved 19th-century fort, one can see the original cannons, dungeons, artifacts of the day and a signal station which was established in 1802 and designed by Prince Kofi Nti, son of King Kofi Calclai of Ashanti, West Africa. Great views of the islands dot the Gulf of Paria, and one can even spot the coast of Venezuela on a clear day.

What To Wear and Carry

  • Clothing: comfortable, cool clothing
  • Footwear: sneakers and other comfortable footwear.

Inclusions

  • Private Certified Tour Guide
  • All Entrance fees
  • Light Refreshments (water / juice)
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in St. Augustine

Exclusions

  • Food / Lunch (cost not included)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Important Information

  • Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Age: All ages
  • Minimum group size per booking: 2 persons
]]> 22711 Trinidad’s Highlights! – Port of Spain City Tour and Maracas Beach Break with San Juan Pickup https://www.destinationtnt.com/tours-and-experiences/trinidads-highlights-port-of-spain-city-tour-and-maracas-beach-break-with-san-juan-pickup/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:58:04 +0000 https://www.destinationtnt.com/?post_type=product&p=22678 Highlights
  • Best for foreign visitors
  • Tour the Magnificent Seven heritage buildings
  • See the Capital from a lookout up high
  • Visit Fort George
  • Relax at Trinidad’s most popular beach
  • Tour includes transportation from and back to Port of Spain (and environs)

What to Expect

Short city tour of the highlights of Port of Spain incl “Magnificent Seven” colonial-style buildings and downtown Port of Spain. Visit panoramic Fort George. Then the scenic North Coast with a stop at Maracas Lookout for photos and local snacks. Maracas Beach for bathing (approx. 1.5 hrs) and the famous “Bake & Shark” (not included in price).

What you will Do and See

Tour the Magnificent Seven

Built between 1902 and 1910, the Magnificent Seven are 7 national heritage buildings that are located on Maraval Road in the St Clair neighborhood of Port of Spain on the western side of the Queen’s Park Savannah. Each building is of unique style based on French Colonial, German, Scottish baronial, Indian Empire, and Moorish Mediterranean influences.

See the Capital from up High

Take a drive up the Lady Young Road to the Lady Young lookout for magnificent vistas of the the capital city.

Visit a Historical Fort

We then head up to the historical Fort George for a different angle of the city of Port of Spain from on high.  At this well preserved  19th century fort one can see the original cannons, dungeons, artifacts of the day and a signal station which was established in 1802 and designed by Prince Kofi Nti, son of King Kofi Calclai of Ashanti, West Africa. Great views of the islands that dot the Gulf of Paria, and on a clear day one can even spot the coast of Venezuela.

Relax at the Beach

After a little relaxation, we head across the Northern Range to the picturesque Maracas Bay for a swim where you can experience our famous ‘Bake n’ Shark’ sandwich with all the trimmings (cost not included).

What To Wear and Carry

  • Clothing: comfortable, cool clothing
  • Footwear: sneakers and other comfortable footwear.
  • Swimwear under your clothes for bathing at the beach

Inclusions

  • Private Certified Tour Guide
  • All Entrance fees
  • Water
  • Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation (Port of Spain and environs)

Exclusions

  • Food / Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Changing facilities & beach chairs available (additional cost)

Important Information

  • Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Age: All ages
  • Minimum group size per booking: 2 persons
]]> 22678 Port of Spain City Tour and Birdseye Fort View (Solo Traveler) https://www.destinationtnt.com/tours-and-experiences/port-of-spain-city-tour-and-birdseye-fort-view-solo-traveler/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:53:10 +0000 https://www.destinationtnt.com/?post_type=product&p=19410 Highlights
  • Best for foreign visitors
  • Tour the Magnificent Seven heritage buildings
  • See the Capital from a lookout up high
  • Visit Fort George
  • Tour includes transportation from and back to Port of Spain (and environs)

What to Expect

This awesome sightseeing experience lets you get a sense of your surroundings and the bustling hub of Trinidad.
Take an exciting tour of the capital city of Port of Spain that includes downtown, the Queens Park Savannah, the Lady Young Lookout and Fort George.

What you will Do and See

Tour the Magnificent Seven

Built between 1902 and 1910, the Magnificent Seven are 7 national heritage buildings that are located on Maraval Road in the St Clair neighbourhood of Port of Spain on the western side of the Queen’s Park Savannah. Each building is of unique style based on French Colonial, German, Scottish baronial, Indian Empire, and Moorish Mediterranean influences.

See the Capital from up High

Take a drive up the Lady Young Road to the Lady Young Lookout for magnificent vistas of the capital city.

Visit a Historical Fort

We then head up to the historic Fort George for a different angle of the city of Port of Spain from on high.  At this immaculately-preserved 19th-century fort, one can see the original cannons, dungeons, artifacts of the day and a signal station which was established in 1802 and designed by Prince Kofi Nti, son of King Kofi Calclai of Ashanti, West Africa. Great views of the islands dot the Gulf of Paria, and one can even spot the coast of Venezuela on a clear day.

What To Wear and Carry

  • Clothing: comfortable, cool clothing
  • Footwear: sneakers and other comfortable footwear.

Inclusions

  • Private Certified Tour Guide
  • All Entrance fees
  • Water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation (Port of Spain and environs)

Exclusions

  • Food / Lunch (cost not included)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Changing facilities & beach chairs available (cost not included)

Important Information

  • Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Age: All ages
  • Minimum group size per booking: 2 persons
]]> 19410 Eco-Cultural Experience (Solo Traveler) https://www.destinationtnt.com/tours-and-experiences/eco-cultural-experience-solo-traveler/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:50:30 +0000 https://www.destinationtnt.com/?post_type=product&p=19331 Highlights
  • Take a tour of Port of Spain
  • Visit the popular Maracas Bay
  • Tour the Caroni Swamp

What to Expect

This day tour combines visits to 3 of Trinidad’s best attractions: Port of Spain City Tour; North Coast with Maracas Beach tour and Caroni Swamp Sunset boat tour.

What you will Do and See

Take a tour of Port of Spain

Tour downtown Port of Spain and then visit the Magnificent Seven – 7 colonial style buildings located on the western side of the Queen’s Park Savannah.

Visit the popular Maracas Bay

From Port of Spain, we drive approx. 1 hour along the scenic North Coast with panoramic views of the coastline to popular Maracas Beach for some sun, sand and a sea bath, where, if you wish, you can sample the famous Maracas Bake and Shark sandwich (additional cost).

Tour the Caroni Swamp

Your day ends with a tour of the fascinating Caroni Swamp in an open flat-bottomed boat, through open lagoons and beautiful waterways. View various wildlife including caimans, crabs, snakes and anteaters.  But the highlight is the roosting of the spectacular Scarlet Ibis at dusk, as hundred of these red birds fly in unison to their roosting trees.

What To Wear and Carry

  • Clothing: comfortable clothing, short pants, t-shirts
  • Change of clothes and towel
  • Swimwear
  • Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Comfortable clothing and swim wear.
  • Sunhat & insect repellent.
  • Binoculars and camera (optional)
  • Bring your own food and snacks

Inclusions

  • Guide
  • City tour of Port of Spain
  • Scenic coastal drive to Maracas Beach with swim
  • Cross-island drive via countryside
  • Caroni Wetlands Boat tour at sunset
  • Water
  • Return ground transportation from your accommodation (Port of Spain and environs)
  • All entrance fees

Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Food

Important Information

  • Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Age: 5 years and over
]]> 19331 Day Trip to Las Cuevas Beach from Port of Spain https://www.destinationtnt.com/tours-and-experiences/trinidad-north-coast-experience/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:59:44 +0000 https://www.destinationtnt.com/?post_type=product&p=14594 Highlights
  • Best for foreign visitors
  • Take a scenic drive on the picturesque North Coast of Trinidad
  • Visit Maracas Bay, Trinidad’s most popular beach
  • Discover Las Cuevas, the North Coast’s longest beach
  • Journey to the Blanchisseuse, where the Marianne Beach and River meet
  • Tour includes transportation from and back to your accommodation in Port of Spain (and environs)

What to Expect

This tour is going at a very relaxed pace along the scenic North Coast of Trinidad with various stops for bathing and relaxing. We swim in Las Cuevas and Maracas – if you wish we can also swim in the beautiful Marianne River in Blanchisseuse.

What you will Do and See

The Coast of Trinidad

Take a scenic drive on the picturesque North Coast of Trinidad.

Maracas Bay

The tumbling waves, with an average height of 1 meter (3 feet), make it an ideal place for body or board surfing. The expanse of beach is enough to accommodate the sunbather who likes her space or the nature lover who welcomes the sea blast as they set up camp. Maracas Bay has also garnered the reputation for being the lunch spot with an idyllic view. Known as the home of bake and shark, this destination is host to a variety of vendors who prepare the tasty offering.

Las Cuevas Bay

In contrast to Maracas Bay which is some 10 to 15 minutes away, the waters here are less robust and attract sea bathers who appreciate the calmer breakers of 80 centimeters. It is also more secluded and less crowded than Maracas Bay. It’s a sheltered horseshoe bay which provides protection from the wind, making it an ideal spot for swimmers.

Blanchisseuse Beach and River

Marianne River meets Marianne Beach on Trinidad’s North Coast and is ideal for kayaking, swimming and recreation.

What To Wear and Carry

  • Clothing: comfortable, cool clothing
  • Footwear: sneakers and other comfortable footwear.
  • Swimwear under your clothes for bathing at the beach

Inclusions

  • Private Tour Guide
  • All Entrance fees
  • Water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation (Port of Spain and environs)

Exclusions

  • Food / Lunch – You can purchase a sumptuous bake and shark at Maracas
  • Gratuities (optional)

Important Information

  • Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Age: All ages
  • Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
]]> 14594 Trinidad’s Highlights! – Port of Spain City Tour and Maracas Beach Break https://www.destinationtnt.com/tours-and-experiences/trinidad-highlights/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:59:44 +0000 https://www.destinationtnt.com/?post_type=product&p=14601 Highlights
  • Best for foreign visitors
  • Tour the Magnificent Seven heritage buildings
  • See the Capital from a lookout up high
  • Visit Fort George
  • Relax at Trinidad’s most popular beach
  • Tour includes transportation from and back to Port of Spain (and environs)

What to Expect

Short city tour of the highlights of Port of Spain incl “Magnificent Seven” colonial-style buildings and downtown Port of Spain. Visit panoramic Fort George. Then the scenic North Coast with a stop at Maracas Lookout for photos and local snacks. Maracas Beach for bathing (approx. 1.5 hrs) and the famous “Bake & Shark” (not included in price).

What you will Do and See

Tour the Magnificent Seven

Built between 1902 and 1910, the Magnificent Seven are 7 national heritage buildings that are located on Maraval Road in the St Clair neighborhood of Port of Spain on the western side of the Queen’s Park Savannah. Each building is of unique style based on French Colonial, German, Scottish baronial, Indian Empire, and Moorish Mediterranean influences.

See the Capital from up High

Take a drive up the Lady Young Road to the Lady Young lookout for magnificent vistas of the the capital city.

Visit a Historical Fort

We then head up to the historical Fort George for a different angle of the city of Port of Spain from on high.  At this well preserved  19th century fort one can see the original cannons, dungeons, artifacts of the day and a signal station which was established in 1802 and designed by Prince Kofi Nti, son of King Kofi Calclai of Ashanti, West Africa. Great views of the islands that dot the Gulf of Paria, and on a clear day one can even spot the coast of Venezuela.

Relax at the Beach

After a little relaxation, we head across the Northern Range to the picturesque Maracas Bay for a swim where you can experience our famous ‘Bake n’ Shark’ sandwich with all the trimmings (cost not included).

What To Wear and Carry

  • Clothing: comfortable, cool clothing
  • Footwear: sneakers and other comfortable footwear.
  • Swimwear under your clothes for bathing at the beach

Inclusions

  • Private Certified Tour Guide
  • All Entrance fees
  • Water
  • Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation (Port of Spain and environs)

Exclusions

  • Food / Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Changing facilities & beach chairs available (additional cost)

Important Information

  • Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Age: All ages
  • Minimum group size per booking: 2 persons
]]> 14601 Trinidad Northern Eco-Cultural Full- Day Highlights Tour from Port of Spain https://www.destinationtnt.com/tours-and-experiences/eco-cultural-experience/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:58:20 +0000 https://www.destinationtnt.com/?post_type=product&p=15508 Highlights
  • Take a tour of Port of Spain
  • Visit the popular Maracas Bay
  • Tour the Caroni Swamp

What to Expect

This day tour combines visits to 3 of Trinidad’s best attractions: Port of Spain City Tour; North Coast with Maracas Beach tour and Caroni Swamp Sunset boat tour.

What you will Do and See

Take a tour of Port of Spain

Tour downtown Port of Spain and then visit the Magnificent Seven – 7 colonial style buildings located on the western side of the Queen’s Park Savannah.  From there you head up hill to Fort George for a magnificent panoramic view of Port of Spain and environs.

Visit the popular Maracas Bay

From Port of Spain, we drive approx. 1 hour along the scenic North Coast with panoramic views of the coastline to popular Maracas Beach for some sun, sand and a sea bath, where, if you wish, you can sample the famous Maracas Bake and Shark sandwich (additional cost).

Tour the Caroni Swamp

Your day ends with a tour of the fascinating Caroni Swamp in an open flat-bottomed boat, through open lagoons and beautiful waterways. View various wildlife including caimans, crabs, snakes and anteaters.  But the highlight is the roosting of the spectacular Scarlet Ibis at dusk, as hundred of these red birds fly in unison to their roosting trees.

What To Wear and Carry

  • Clothing: comfortable clothing, short pants, t-shirts
  • Change of clothes and towel
  • Swimwear
  • Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Comfortable clothing and swim wear.
  • Sunhat & insect repellent.
  • Binoculars and camera (optional)
  • Bring your own food and snacks

Inclusions

  • Guide
  • City tour of Port of Spain
  • Scenic coastal drive to Maracas Beach with swim
  • Cross-island drive via countryside
  • Caroni Wetlands Boat tour at sunset
  • Water
  • Return ground transportation from your accommodation (Port of Spain and environs)
  • All entrance fees

Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Food

Important Information

  • Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Age: 5 years and over
]]> 15508 Port of Spain and Fort George Sightseeing Tour https://www.destinationtnt.com/tours-and-experiences/port-of-spain-city-tour-and-panoramic-city-view/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 22:55:29 +0000 https://www.destinationtnt.com/?post_type=product&p=18985 Highlights
  • Best for foreign visitors
  • Tour the Magnificent Seven heritage buildings
  • See the Capital from up high
  • Visit Fort George
  • Tour includes transportation from and back to Port of Spain (and environs)

What to Expect

This awesome sightseeing experience lets you get a sense of your surroundings and the bustling hub of Trinidad.
Take an exciting tour of the capital city of Port of Spain that includes downtown, the Queens Park Savannah, the Lady Young Lookout and Fort George.

What you will Do and See

Tour the Magnificent Seven

Built between 1902 and 1910, the Magnificent Seven are 7 national heritage buildings that are located on Maraval Road in the St Clair neighbourhood of Port of Spain on the western side of the Queen’s Park Savannah. Each building is of unique style based on French Colonial, German, Scottish baronial, Indian Empire, and Moorish Mediterranean influences.

Visit a Historical Fort

We then head up to the historic Fort George for a different angle of the city of Port of Spain from on high.  At this immaculately-preserved 19th-century fort, one can see the original cannons, dungeons, artifacts of the day and a signal station which was established in 1802 and designed by Prince Kofi Nti, son of King Kofi Calclai of Ashanti, West Africa. Great views of the islands dot the Gulf of Paria, and one can even spot the coast of Venezuela on a clear day.

What To Wear and Carry

  • Clothing: comfortable, cool clothing
  • Footwear: sneakers and other comfortable footwear.

Inclusions

  • Private Certified Tour Guide
  • All Entrance fees
  • Light Refreshments (water / juice)
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation (Port of Spain and environs)

Exclusions

  • Food / Lunch (cost not included)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Changing facilities & beach chairs available (cost not included)

Important Information

  • Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Age: All ages
  • Minimum group size per booking: 2 persons
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