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Trinidad And Tobago

Trinidad & Tobago: Environmental Service & Cultural Exploration

Program No. 25625RJ
Engage in Trinidad and Tobago’s conservation efforts through service learning and explore cultural gems like local artisan boutiques and botanical gardens.
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  • An aerial view of Port of Spain, Trinidad, with its downtown skyline and harbor situated between the blue ocean and a lush green landscape.
  • The grey stone Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port of Spain stands under a blue sky, with a city street and cars in the foreground.
  • A tall, winged statue monument stands in the grassy Memorial Park in Port of Spain under a partly cloudy sky with city buildings behind.
  • A paved path winds through the lush, green landscape of the Royal Botanic Gardens, with palm trees and a large stump in the foreground.
  • A group of tourists take photos of green cocoa pods growing directly from the trunk of a tree in a forest.
  • A large sea turtle on a dark, wet sand beach with foamy ocean waves in the background.
Service LearningSmall GroupNature & EnvironmentNew
Length
10 days
Rating
New
Activity Level
Starts at
3,799
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
10 days
Program Begins
Port of Spain
Program Concludes
Port of Spain
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
26 ( 9B, 8L, 9D )
Activity Level
From reforestation to cultural traditions, trace the parallels of conservation and community in Trinidad and Tobago through an immersive service learning experience. Join other Road Scholars at the Fondes Amandes Community Reforestation Project and work together to contribute to the organization’s mission of environmental education and protection. Continue your service learning journey with Nature Seekers and complete hands-on work to further their goal of protecting sea turtles. Along the way, delve into local cultural experiences like attending a jewelry-making class and engaging in discussions with artisans. You’ll come away with a vivid picture of two sides of Trinidad and Tobago: conservation and culture.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Work directly with local organizations to further their missions of conservation, community-development and cultural heritage.
  • Experience the isolated community of Matura, a hidden gem renowned for its prime habitat for turtles.
  • Explore Trinidad and Tobago’s unique history, including its cultural and religious diversity, through visits to museums and local heritage sites.
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Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to three hours at a time over varied terrain. Ascending and descending steep and irregular steps, without railings. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it