Activities: Welcome to Trinidad! After arrival, transfer to Hacienda Jacana, a tranquil lodge surrounded by rich birdlife. If you arrive during daylight, take the opportunity to photograph some early targets around the gardens.

Meals: Welcome dinner at the lodge.

Target hummingbirds: Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, Blue-chinned Sapphire, Little Hermit, Tufted Coquette, Copper-rumped Hummingbird.

Activities: Enjoy a leisurely morning at the lodge or rise early to photograph around the grounds. After breakfast, we depart by 8 AM for a full day at the iconic Asa Wright Nature Centre. This is one of the best places in the Caribbean to photograph specialty species. We'll focus on elusive birds like the Bearded Bellbird and White-bearded Manakin, and have a strong chance at Amethyst Woodstar and many others. Return to the lodge by sunset.

Meals: Breakfast at lodge, lunch at Asa Wright, dinner at lodge.

Target hummingbirds: Brown Violetear, White-necked Jacobin, Tufted Coquette, Black-throated Mango, Long-billed Starthroat.

Activities: Today is dedicated to exceptional photography. We’ll head to Bajnath’s Estate in the Northern Range, where custom feeders and setups allow for close, clear photo opportunities. Fruit feeders bring in tanagers and honeycreepers too. You'll spend the full day immersed in hummingbird action, all with hot coffee or cocoa in hand.

Meals: All meals included.

Target hummingbirds: Tufted Coquette, White-chested Emerald, Copper-rumped Hummingbird, Blue-chinned Sapphire, Green Hermit, Rufous-breasted Hermit, Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, Long-billed Starthroat.

Activities: We hit the road early with packed breakfasts for a day of varied habitats and new species. We'll explore wetlands, agricultural areas, and a rare dry forest patch — great for habitat-specific birds. Lunch is on the move. Return to the lodge in time for a relaxed dinner.

Meals: Packed breakfast, lunch in the field, dinner at lodge.

Target hummingbirds: White-tailed Goldenthroat, Green-throated Mango, Blue-tailed Emerald.

Activities: Enjoy a final easy morning photographing around Hacienda Jacana — maybe one last look at the Tufted Coquette. Then we take a short flight to the island of Tobago. Upon arrival, we head to our coastal lodge in Castara. Keep your cameras ready — Barred Antshrikes and Trinidad Motmots may be waiting on the balcony.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner included.

Target hummingbirds: Tufted Coquette, Blue-chinned Sapphire, Little Hermit, Copper-rumped Hummingbird.n

Activities: Today we head into the heart of Tobago’s Main Ridge Forest Reserve — the oldest legally protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere. Our main target is the rare and spectacular White-tailed Sabrewing. We’ll have lunch at a nearby restaurant and return for more photography in the afternoon.

Meals: All meals included.

Target hummingbirds: White-tailed Sabrewing, Copper-rumped Hummingbird, White-necked Jacobin, Black-throated Mango, Rufous-breasted Hermit.

Activities: We return to the rainforest to maximize photographic chances of the Sabrewing and other Tobago specialties. With more time and different lighting conditions, this day increases our odds of capturing your perfect shot.

Meals: All meals included.

Target hummingbirds: White-tailed Sabrewing, Copper-rumped Hummingbird (endemic subspecies), White-necked Jacobin.

Return to Trinidad & Tour Conclusion

Activities: Enjoy a quiet morning at Castara Retreats before checking out. We return to Tobago’s airport and take a short flight back to Trinidad.

Meals: Breakfast included.

Note: Final night not included — guests must self-book an airport hotel in Trinidad.

Interested in more?
If you wish to take the extended tour of the Lesser Antilles – Hummingbirds & Tropical Birds, join Anthony Lujan and Faraaz Abdool on a 6-day, 5-night expedition through these stunning islands. Discover species like the Antillean Crested Hummingbird, Purple-throated Carib, Green-throated Carib, and the endemic, near-threatened Blue-headed Hummingbird. This add-on can be enjoyed as a stand-alone trip or as an extension to Trinidad & Tobago.