Firstly I would like to say that first time visitors to Tobago we found the My Tobago site a very useful source of information and reviews.
We thought other users might like to be aware of Trinidad & Tobago ATV Explorer, situated on Black Rock Main Road (between Stone Haven Bay & Turtle Bay) and has only been in operation for a month or so.
It is run by Ranny & Shurlann Bastien, and we would highly reccommend their "off road" tour. In our opinion it was a very good value, thouroughly enjoyable 4-1/2 hrs of bike, followed by a short walk up to the Highland falls (where Ranny picked up all the rubbish left by other visitors).
The bikes are brand new, and in very good condition, and you could not wish for a better way to experience the countryside - we wish them every success!
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Hi,
I don't want to offend you, but quad bikes aren't the vehicles I would like to use to visit the Highland falls. It fits into the same category as helicopter flights, much fun for you, but getting on the nerves of everybody else. In my opinion there is a much higher reward, if you reach the falls without any motorized equipment, e.g. by walking or with a mountain bike
http://www.tobagomountainbike.com/touro ... m#highland
Just my opinion,
Achim
I don't want to offend you, but quad bikes aren't the vehicles I would like to use to visit the Highland falls. It fits into the same category as helicopter flights, much fun for you, but getting on the nerves of everybody else. In my opinion there is a much higher reward, if you reach the falls without any motorized equipment, e.g. by walking or with a mountain bike
http://www.tobagomountainbike.com/touro ... m#highland
Just my opinion,
Achim
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Re: Quad Bike tours
sounds like fun!! We are doing the bike tour (having won it here) and this sounds like another great way of seeing the island. ( I assume that these are the quiet 4 stroke quads - not the noisy ones that everyone seems to associate with quads?)Anne Parker wrote:Firstly I would like to say that first time visitors to Tobago we found the My Tobago site a very useful source of information and reviews.
We thought other users might like to be aware of Trinidad & Tobago ATV Explorer, situated on Black Rock Main Road (between Stone Haven Bay & Turtle Bay) and has only been in operation for a month or so.
It is run by Ranny & Shurlann Bastien, and we would highly reccommend their "off road" tour. In our opinion it was a very good value, thouroughly enjoyable 4-1/2 hrs of bike, followed by a short walk up to the Highland falls (where Ranny picked up all the rubbish left by other visitors).
The bikes are brand new, and in very good condition, and you could not wish for a better way to experience the countryside - we wish them every success!
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99% of the locals do not care about noise at all. people here love their brush cutters and have no problem to use them 5 o clock in the morning under theis neigbours window.
cars have music systems so loud that you think the beat must nmake the veuicles jump forward instead of rolling... must I talk about the extra loud big muffelers?
many people have music systems on their balconies and the way they use them you would guess they are all def by now.
so don't call on them to not like noise. I guess they would love to drive the quads if possible and all over the place...
don't worry, but as far as we know, there are not too many on the island yet, so tha chance to meet them ist not that big!
still enjoy your holiday guys
steph & ali
cars have music systems so loud that you think the beat must nmake the veuicles jump forward instead of rolling... must I talk about the extra loud big muffelers?
many people have music systems on their balconies and the way they use them you would guess they are all def by now.
so don't call on them to not like noise. I guess they would love to drive the quads if possible and all over the place...
don't worry, but as far as we know, there are not too many on the island yet, so tha chance to meet them ist not that big!
still enjoy your holiday guys
steph & ali
Hi again,
In reply to Alex and Peter, firstly I don't know if they were four stroke, but I do not remember them being especially noisy or intrusive, but my impression was that they were welcomed not resented. Secondly, I do not think Ranny would rent them out as such, it is a new business, and he is quite protective of his bikes! also I think his operators license restricts where the bikes can go i.e. not on the beach. You could check with them personally - the phone numbers are 639-5363 & 398-4696.
Anne.
In reply to Alex and Peter, firstly I don't know if they were four stroke, but I do not remember them being especially noisy or intrusive, but my impression was that they were welcomed not resented. Secondly, I do not think Ranny would rent them out as such, it is a new business, and he is quite protective of his bikes! also I think his operators license restricts where the bikes can go i.e. not on the beach. You could check with them personally - the phone numbers are 639-5363 & 398-4696.
Anne.
Hello Anne,
thank you for your information
Next week I will contact Ranny to try to find out what I can do.
My idea is to make a trip to the country site ( Castara or Charlotteville ). Maybe it's possible to make a island tour with the quad.
It might be a new kind to discover Tobago.
I would never drive at any beaches , only at roads around the island.
Thank's for reply
Peter ( ...5 days to go )
thank you for your information
Next week I will contact Ranny to try to find out what I can do.
My idea is to make a trip to the country site ( Castara or Charlotteville ). Maybe it's possible to make a island tour with the quad.
It might be a new kind to discover Tobago.
I would never drive at any beaches , only at roads around the island.
Thank's for reply
Peter ( ...5 days to go )
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hi achim+tony,
i´m with you,i´m not miserable either and like lots of fun .i´m coming to charlotteville since 15 years now(1-2months a year) .thinking of a bunch of roaring,stinking,air-polluting squads going up the treck to pirates bay
or roaring around the village : ....i don´t even want to think about it.
this kind of fun is about driving these things.everybody can do that at home.preferably around his own neighbourhood.
there is a lot more to see and experience about the island and its people by going by bus,car(picking up people) or walking!!!
my opinion
jens
i´m with you,i´m not miserable either and like lots of fun .i´m coming to charlotteville since 15 years now(1-2months a year) .thinking of a bunch of roaring,stinking,air-polluting squads going up the treck to pirates bay
or roaring around the village : ....i don´t even want to think about it.
this kind of fun is about driving these things.everybody can do that at home.preferably around his own neighbourhood.
there is a lot more to see and experience about the island and its people by going by bus,car(picking up people) or walking!!!
my opinion
jens
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Hey Jens
1 to 2 months a year in Tobago!!!
You are a lucky man.
Perhaps you could give me a job that will pay me enough money to do the same.
I'm going to chill out on this subject of quad bikes. I'm sure it won't be a problem.
Every'ting Cool!
Two weeks to go and I'm having trouble thinking about anything else.
1 to 2 months a year in Tobago!!!
You are a lucky man.
Perhaps you could give me a job that will pay me enough money to do the same.
I'm going to chill out on this subject of quad bikes. I'm sure it won't be a problem.
Every'ting Cool!
Two weeks to go and I'm having trouble thinking about anything else.
Ok,
I think we can close the Quad Bike noise thread now, but don't forget to visit
http://www.sounddogs.com/results.asp?Ty ... egoryID=50
My favourite is 6000RPM
Achim
I think we can close the Quad Bike noise thread now, but don't forget to visit
http://www.sounddogs.com/results.asp?Ty ... egoryID=50
My favourite is 6000RPM
Achim
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Hello again,
Katy:- The bikes are not designed to carry two, but it is not a problem. The bikes are automatic, and can reverse. Ranny takes everyone on a practice run first to make sure they are competant. You can reasure your girlfriend there is nothing scary at all.
Belqaid:- I think we paid 400TT for the two uf us for 41/2 hrs
Regards,
Anne.
Katy:- The bikes are not designed to carry two, but it is not a problem. The bikes are automatic, and can reverse. Ranny takes everyone on a practice run first to make sure they are competant. You can reasure your girlfriend there is nothing scary at all.
Belqaid:- I think we paid 400TT for the two uf us for 41/2 hrs
Regards,
Anne.