Quiet Caribbean bays, rainforest walks and coral reefs on the smaller, slower half of Trinidad and Tobago. Here's what Tobago is like, when to go and how long to stay.
Tobago drives on the left, like the UK. Your passport needs at least 6 months left on arrival. Check entry rules and the latest travel advice on GOV.UK before you book.
Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.
The dry season, from about December to May, is the best time, with sunshine and calm seas. Leatherback turtles nest on the beaches from around March to August. June to November is the wet season, with short heavy showers rather than all-day rain, and Tobago lies at the southern edge of the hurricane belt so direct hits are rare.
The island's postcard beach, with a palm-thatched jetty and calm water. A small entry fee covers facilities.
Glass-bottom boats take you snorkelling over the reef and to the Nylon Pool, a shallow sandbar in the open sea.
Protected rainforest with hummingbirds and waterfalls. A local guide helps you spot the birds.
A three-tiered waterfall with pools to swim in, reached by a short guided walk.
Quiet bays on the north coast with fishing boats, beach cafés and very few people.
Leatherback turtles nest on beaches like Turtle Beach and Grafton from around March to August. Go with an approved guide.
British Airways flies from London Gatwick, usually stopping at another Caribbean island on the way. Check the current routing when you book, as it changes by season.
Tobago is generally calm and relaxed. GOV.UK has advice on crime for parts of Trinidad, so read the latest travel advice before you go.
Tobago is quieter, less developed and more about nature, with fewer big hotels. Barbados has more resorts, nightlife and direct flights.
Leatherback turtles usually nest from around March to August, with hatchlings later in the season. Go with an approved guide to avoid disturbing them.
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