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Cave Explorations
Our islands are also a great place to go exploring - cave exploration, that is! Most of Trinidad's Northern Range, for instance, comprises of limestone caves. An easy access point to see this phenomenon is the Sea Caves at Las Cuevas Beach. Because the heavily forested mountains rise to just over 3,000ft, cave exploration is more difficult the higher you go. If you want to go cave exploring, however, the Aripo Caves are a wonderful place to start - but it's always a good idea to go with a trained, experienced guide. This way, you won't get lost and will be able to enjoy the experience of the oil birds much more. This nocturnal, fruit-eating bird is found only in certain South American countries and Trinidad. They are fairly large creatures and find they way around mainly by echolocation.

Dunstans Cave, located on the Asa Wright Nature Reserve property, also houses an oil bird colony, but visitor access is restricted to just twice a week with a guide from the centre. The cave itself is made of igneous rock and is quite an interesting trek. Of course, no cave exploration would be complete without visiting Gasparee Caves, which lie below ground on the island of Gaspar Grande, off Trinidad's northwest coast. The caves were once used by pirates and smugglers to secure their stolen treasures. These limestone caves boast a grotto-like tavern of stalactites and stalagmites, forming columns where both have fused, and a crystal clear pool that adds to the mystery of the caves.

Kayaking
Kayaking is becoming such a popular sport in our islands that the government has now removed the import duty from kayaks coming into the country. This was done to encourage even more people to embrace the sport after two kayakers succeeded in circumnavigating the islands of Trinidad and Tobago in an attempt t raise money for a charitable cause. It was the first time the feat had been accomplished locally. Popular areas for kayaking include the Nariva Swamp on the East Coast of Trinidad, Chaguaramas on the West Coast, Paria Bay on the North and of course, Tobago. Depending on where you choose to kayak, you can see the many species of birds for which our islands are famous - the swamp locations are also teeming with wildlife like the endangered Manatee, the Caiman and the Howler Monkey.

The great thing about kayaking in Trinidad and Tobago is that there is a different location to suit your every whim and fancy - from crashing ocean waves to serene sheltered swampland, the options are endless! For instance, you can rent a kayak at the Kayak Centre in Chaguaramas and paddle all the way 'down de islands' if you wanted to - 'down de islands' refers to a small cluster of islands off Trinidad's North West Coast. You may even catch a glimpse of the diverse marine life of the area.

If open sea is not your thing, try a gentle paddle through our wetlands - the flora and fauna of the Nariva Swamp is perfect for naturalists and you don't have to be an expert kayaker to manage - it's a fairly easy trek through calm waters. You can take the time to enjoy the beauty of nature - from the chirping of the birds to the water lilies sailing tranquilly on the water's surface. For a more challenging trek, kayakers tend to go along the North Coast - areas like Paria or Blanchisseuse offer a good workout and then reward you with beautiful beaches and waterfall pools to ease your sore muscles.

In Tobago, you can paddle for about an hour across to Little Tobago Island, which is the breeding ground for many protected birds. Once there, you can spend the day hiking, bird watching and enjoying the unique ambience. Another kayaking route is along the island's West Coast - depending on ocean conditions, this can be calm or challenging - but you can always stop along the way to recuperate on a beautiful deserted beach or two!

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