Asa Wright Nature Centre

We’ve visited Asa Wright about five times over the last 15 years, so we were excited to book a day pass over the phone. The booking process through customer service was quick and straightforward. The drive from Arima was smoother than expected, and entering the property was simple. We were greeted with chilled, citronella-infused towels and refreshing juices — a lovely touch. It’s been over a decade since our last visit, and the renovations are stunning. The property has a beautiful, natural charm, and the staff are friendly, courteous, and well-informed. We received a brief tour of the main house before being invited to explore the grounds while waiting for our walking tour. To our disappointment the hummingbird feeders are no longer at eye level on the veranda — something we had been looking forward to sharing with our kids. While there were feeders in the lower area, it was harder to appreciate the birds’ details from that distance. Also, there weren’t any 4 legged animals for us to observe as there were employees doing work around the house. Our walking tour with Mukesh (he was friendly and welcoming) was not what it used to be. Prior visits left us proud to be Trinis, to have this beautiful part of the country in our land. The tour this time was not as detailed and lacked the entertaining information which was very disappointing. By the end, we were ready for lunch, and though the buffet options were delicious, the lack of a kids’ menu for the cost of a day pass felt like a major oversight, especially as the children weren’t interested in the local dishes. AW used to be the ultimate Trini experience. Now it’s clearly all about profit and less about nature. This and other issues we had will makes it unlikely we’ll return.

I expected to fall in love and my expectations were exceeded. Quietly tucked away in the mountains, surrounded by mostly untouched landscape, the nature center is perfect for those of us who need to escape the hustle and bustle of our normal lives to spend some time relaxing and reconnecting with ourselves. The staff were friendly and accommodating, the cooks were skillful, and the staying in center itself felt like I was being hugged by nature for my entire trip. If a visit/stay here has been on your mind, I strongly recommend that you make it a reality.

Went to celebrate my son’s birthday and had a wonderful time. Staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and that we had everything we needed, even surprised us with a slice of birthday cake. The center is absolutely beautiful and we loved seeing all the wildlife and various trees. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job showing us around. My son’s favorite part was swimming in the natural pool, though it was freezing cold. Food is delicious. Overall it was a 10/10 experience and would definitely recommend visiting.

What an experience. From the day we arrived at the gate to Check-out. Rachael, the Sales Reservations Manager, was awesome. She paid close attention to all questions, providing feedback to ensure that the experience would be seamless. Arlene, Elizabeth, Mukesh, Lorna, and all other members of the Hadco Experience staff made quite an impression with their warmth and care for our comfort. They are all Rockstars in my book 👍. The environment was breathtaking, and the trails made the journey worthwhile. A clean and spacious room and environment. meals were excellent, and attention was given to the presentation of the food. I must say that I got more than value for my money. Keep up the awesome work that is being done at Asawright Nature Centre. You have a patron for life ❤️ Looking forward to the experience again 👍

If you are a nature lover and you only do one thing in Trinidad, visit here. It's fabulous. Impeccable service, superb guides, great food, and the most amazing wildlife.

We were welcomed with a refreshing glass of juice and offred tea, coffee and cocoa tea. The cocoa tea was delicious. The guides were wonderful. They were friendly and well informed. The food was delicious. The only issue was the rain, and that is a rainforest issue, not an Asa Wright issue. NB:The road from Arima is much better than the last time I went.

Gorgeous views Lovely trails Delicious food Luxurious accommodation

Again, it was closed and only a voice note to leave a message! However, I always enjoy a wonder through the rainforest whilst on island. A great opportunity for learning about the flora, fauna, wildlife and history of the island. A true conservation success 🙌 Take bug repellents, drink soda water, go prepared. It is a rainforest after all!