Situated on the edge of Tobago’s primary rainforest, surrounded by wild heliconias, bamboo stands and on the higher slopes, ancient forest trees, set in it’s own secluded valley, lies the delightful Cuffie River Nature Retreat, managed by your host, Regina and her team. You are woken by only the sounds of the birds in the forest as dawn breaks. Within the trails and tracks of the property most of Tobago’s special birds can be found as well as a number of species which are scarce on Trinidad. Blue-backed Manikins lek close to the property itself, White-tailed Sabrewings can be found in the forest, Rufous-tailed Jacamars and Blue-crowned Motmots are common. The male manikins displaying for the female’s attentions is one of highlights of the avian world, even non-birding partners would find it hard not to be impressed. Other desired species include nesting Gray-throated Leaftosser and Great Black Hawk.

 

The property has 10 very comfortable and spacious rooms, each with a balcony overlooking the forest with private bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. WildWings guests enjoy three superb meals a day, a guided walk with the Retreat’s guide Desmond, who knows the birds and natural history of the forests and is a mine of information about Tobago generally. The property has a pleasant lounge area with TV for those that need it. Terraces with chairs overlook one side of the valley. The outdoor pool is a welcome treat after a good morning’s walk with Desmond in the forest. Take a shower, followed by a light lunch and then a dip in the pool, paradise indeed. You can also bird from the pool and sundeck, with great views for sky watching for raptors and parrots flying over the forested valley and hillsides.

 

The only real problem with this property is you may not want to leave and you will certainly want to return. A look inside the guest book says it all, highly recommended.

 

AIR-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES TO CUFFIE RIVER

DEPARTURES	TWIN SHARE	SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
September - 11 December  2009	£1,265	£350
12 - 16 December 2009	£1,485	£455
17 - 23 December 2009	£2,079	£455
24 - 31 December 2009	£1,485	£455
January  - March 2010	£1,369	£455
1 - 10 April  2010	£1,585	£364
11  - 30 April 2010	£1,285	£364
May - June 2010	£1,265	£350
1  - 16 July 2010	£1,379	£350
17 July - 15 August 2010	£1,565	£350
16  - 31 August 2010	£1,379	£350
September - 24 October 2010	£1,265	£350
25 October - 11 December  2010	£1,285	£364

 Prices per person based on sharing a twin room with private facilities.

 

Deposit: £350 per person

Price includes: return economy class flights from London Gatwick to Tobago with BA including pre-paid taxes, transfers, 7 nights accommodation at Cuffie River on a full board basis in rooms with private facilities, 2 guided bird and nature walks and a WildWings bird checklist.

 

Price excludes: Travel insurance and items of a personal nature. Flights supplements for higher BA booking class’s, which will be advised at time of booking if applicable.

 

BA World Traveller plus supplement from £849 return and Club World supplements from £1529 return. One way upgrades also available. 

 

We can also offer packages from £1195 per person using direct charter flights, please enquire.  

 

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Tailor-made / Extra nights

 

Prices per person per night in rooms with private facilities, all meals, and a guided nature walk for stays of 3 nights or more.

 

September – 31 October 2009

Twin                                                    £90

Single                                                £135

 

November – 15 December 2009 

Twin                                                    £93

Single                                                £140

 

16 December 09 – March 2010  

Twin                                                  £105

Single                                                £165

 

April 2010

1 November – 15 December 2010

Twin                                                    £93

Single                                                £140

 

May – October 2010

Twin                                                    £90

Single                                                £115

 

Return airport transfers: From £35 per person.