Hadco Experiences Welcomes Visitors to Explore a New Side of Trinidad and Tobago | News

HADCO Experiences is inviting travellers to uncover a different side of Trinidad, one of the Caribbean’s most overlooked yet rewarding destinations. Following a record month for Leatherback turtle nesting and a boom in birdwatching HADCO Experiences offers eco-lodges designed for nature-led travel – HADCO Experiences at Asa Wright Nature Centre and Mt. Plaisir Estate Hotel. Here guests have the opportunity to experience Trinidad not as tourists, but as participants in the island’s living culture, extraordinary biodiversity and vibrant community spirit.

Birdwatching and more at HADCO Experiences at Asa Wright Nature Centre

Set within the lush Arima Valley rainforest, the Asa Wright Nature Centre is internationally celebrated as one of the world’s premier birdwatching destinations where more than 170 species can be spotted throughout the rainforest preserve. According to the RSPB, interest in birdwatching has increased by 47% in the UK since 2018 – this number rises to 1,088% for Gen Z-ers making it their second most popular hobby – while birding apps such as Merlin have seen user growth of more than 400% since 2020 according to USFWS.

Originally part of the historic Spring Hill Estate, Asa Wright Nature Centre gained global recognition through the stewardship of Asa Wright herself, whose home became a sanctuary for researchers, artists and adventurers alike in the 1950s and 60s. In 2023 HADCO Experiences continued this legacy through the careful restoration of the Main House and 29 surrounding guest rooms, preserving the estate’s historic character while reopening it to a new generation of travellers. In 2026 HADCO Experiences at Asa Wright Nature Centre was recognised in Tripadvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards.

Guests wake to the sound of Toucans and tropical songbirds echoing through the forest canopy and can sit on the verandah marvelling at abundant Hummingbirds, Honeycreepers and Tanagers. More than 10 miles of protected trails can be enjoyed independently or with expert local guides, while standout excursions include a visit to the nocturnal Oilbird colony at nearby Dunston Cave and immersive nighttime nature walks.

Beyond its natural beauty, a stay at Asa Wright Nature Centre offers a deeper connection to Trinidadian culture through homemade cuisine, storytelling, music and interactions with guides whose affinity with the forest has been passed down through generations. Families can discover opportunities for education, exploration and adventure; wellness travellers can embrace moments of stillness and restoration; and adventure seekers can encounter some of the Caribbean’s most untouched natural landscapes.

Leatherback Turtles at Mt. Plaisir Estate Hotel

Located on Trinidad’s dramatic northeast coast, Mt. Plaisir Estate Hotel sits along Grande Riviere beach – home to the world’s highest density nesting site for Leatherback turtles. Offering a front row seat to one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles – as featured by David Attenborough in Blue Planet II – the hotel delivers an authentic Caribbean escape rooted in simplicity, nature and community. Following its acquisition by HADCO Experiences, the property reopened in 2023 as an elevated retreat for those in-the-know, and in 2026 Mt. Plaisir Estate Hotel was ranked #15 in Tripadvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards Best of the Best: Small & Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean.

Guests can spend their days hiking rainforest trails to hidden waterfalls, kayaking in the river, exploring the coastline in a traditional pirogue or simply relaxing on the beach. From March to July, thousands of Leatherback turtles come ashore each night to lay their eggs beneath the moonlight – more than 4,000 turtles were recorded in April 2026 with a peak of 268 in just one night – while July and August mark the emergence of hatchlings making their way back to the ocean.

The hotel serves as a gateway to one of Trinidad’s most inspiring success stories. Guests can engage with local residents who have led environmental initiatives and revived artisan businesses, with these community partnerships forming a central part of the HADCO Experiences philosophy.

All-Inclusive Stays and Cultural Experiences

Both properties welcome guests on an all-inclusive basis with prices starting from $250 per person per night (excluding alcohol). Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, as well as afternoon tea at Asa Wright Nature Centre, with menus celebrating the diversity and flavour of Trinidadian cuisine.

A six-night stay with HADCO Experiences staying three-nights at each property including transfers starts from £1,698 per person.

In addition to its two properties HADCO Experiences curates bespoke excursions across Trinidad – examples include visits to MITTCO to learn about the heritage of steel pan, tours of the Angostura distillery, culinary experiences showcasing quintessential Trini street food, sunset trips to see the Scarlet Ibis come in to roost at the Caroni Bird Sanctuary, boat trips DDI (‘down the islands’) and, of course, its world-famous Carnival.

“Our mission is to create experiences that awaken curiosity, inspire connection and reveal the true essence of Trinidad,” says John Hadad, Group Co-Chief Executive Officer of HADCO Experiences. “Trinidad is very different to Tobago and is a destination in its own right – whether you’re a family seeking adventure, a couple looking for serenity, a birder chasing rare species or a cultural explorer wanting to connect with Caribbean heritage.

For more information about HADCO Experiences, visit hadcoexperiences.com or follow on Instagram @HadcoExperiences.