Trinidad Island Sightseeing Tour: Pitch Lake and Chaguanas

Visit the Largest Lake of Pitch in the World

From pick in Port of Spain, this tour begins with a scenic drive south to the magnificent Pitch Lake in La Brea. The Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world. It is about 40 ha and about 75m deep. The Pitch Lake is the source of asphalt used in the paving of roads and highways, throughout the world. If you visit in the rainy season (June to December), you can take a dip/soak in one of the many naturally forming sulphur pools. Legend has it that these sulphur pools have healing properties for skin ailments.

Enjoy Authentic Trinidadian Cuisine!

From La Brea, we head to Debe in Penal to sample the best in authentic Indian street food such as Doubles, Saheena and Indian Sweets (Cost of food not included).

Hindu Temple and Statue Experience

Finally, we tour Central Trinidad to visit the 85’ Hanuman Murti, the largest such murti outside of India before going on to the Temple in the Sea, a Hindu pilgrimage site built by one man, Siewdass Sadhu, over a period of 25 years is testament to his religion. After being denied the opportunity to build the temple on land near the water, he decided to build the temple in the sea.

• Clothing: comfortable clothing, generally normal sportswear, swimwear
• Footwear: sneakers and other comfortable foot wear.  No high/pointy heals
• The Hanuman Statue is considered a sacred site, so the following rules apply:
  • Dress code – Your chest and legs should be covered. No tight clothing
  • No consumption of meat or alcohol is allowed on the premises
  • Photography is not permitted without permission

• Private Certified Tour Guide
• Water
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Port of Spain and environs)

• Food Sample / Lunch
• Gratuities (optional)

• Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Age: All ages
• Minimum group size per booking: 2 persons