We are visiting Tobago in August for 2 weeks. We intend to hire a car for ten days of this. Before we get the car we would like to do an organised tour in order to get the lay of the land and give us an idea where we would like to visit at more length when we have our own transport.
Does anybody have any recommendations for a fairly comprehensive tour, or perhaps we should just head out on our own? Any suggestions gratefully received.
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Steve Wooler
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Hi Jacqui
Yes, if this is your first visit to Tobago, then I really think that a guided tour is by far the best thing to do. It will help you to find your feet and understand the layout of the island. It’s only a small island, so a full-day tour will really put everything into perspective, teach you a lot about the island, allow you to become more accustomed with the roads and driving style and generally feel more competent and confident to wander about on your own.
As regards recommendations of a good tour guide, I must confess I’m biased. I am always biased by good service from friendly people at a reasonable rate and who drive safely (this seems to be a rarity on Tobago). There is only one real contender in my books and experience – Yes Tourism. Check out their website which details various standard tours that they offer. Also, search the forum - you will find lots of endorsement for their services.
You can also hire your car through Yes Tourism. They offer a car rental brokerage. In other words, they don’t own the cars themselves; they place your reservation with the best, most reliable car rental firms on Tobago. Their choice of rentals companies range from the very largest firms on the island, to some of the smaller, local operations. It costs no more than booking direct. I’ve used three of the firms they use and know they’re amongst the best and most reliable on the island.
Yes, if this is your first visit to Tobago, then I really think that a guided tour is by far the best thing to do. It will help you to find your feet and understand the layout of the island. It’s only a small island, so a full-day tour will really put everything into perspective, teach you a lot about the island, allow you to become more accustomed with the roads and driving style and generally feel more competent and confident to wander about on your own.
As regards recommendations of a good tour guide, I must confess I’m biased. I am always biased by good service from friendly people at a reasonable rate and who drive safely (this seems to be a rarity on Tobago). There is only one real contender in my books and experience – Yes Tourism. Check out their website which details various standard tours that they offer. Also, search the forum - you will find lots of endorsement for their services.
You can also hire your car through Yes Tourism. They offer a car rental brokerage. In other words, they don’t own the cars themselves; they place your reservation with the best, most reliable car rental firms on Tobago. Their choice of rentals companies range from the very largest firms on the island, to some of the smaller, local operations. It costs no more than booking direct. I’ve used three of the firms they use and know they’re amongst the best and most reliable on the island.
Steve Wooler
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Paul T
Island Tours
Hi,
We used Peter Cox for our first tour to get the 'lay of the land', and he was great - very knowledgeable and fun!!
He has a website at http://www.tobagonaturetours.com!
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Barbara Mack
Island Tours
I would highly recommend a private tour of the Island and I recommend 'Discovery Tours' run by a guy called Alison Piggott (AP) he gives an excellent personal service, very professional, he knows his island inside out.His contact details are 868 760 6918 or 868 639 8204. Tell him hello from me.
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Malc Dale
Re: Island Tours
PaulPaul T wrote:
Hi,
We used Peter Cox for our first tour to get the 'lay of the land', and he was great - very knowledgeable and fun!!
He has a website at http://www.tobagonaturetours.com!
Could you tell me what kind of vehicle Peter uses.
We don't want to be confined to a coach
Malc