True Island Paradise

Where sun, land, and spring water meet.

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Open daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMTucker Valley, ChaguaramasAll ages welcomeLeashed pets welcomeWelcoming guests since 2003
Just launched Undercover at the Arboretum, our new plant shop, is now open — take a look ›
$100 TTDper adult · $50 TTD children under 12 · toddlers free
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We kindly request that you book in advance to ensure our helpful and friendly staff is there to receive you.

A perfect view of Undercover at the Arboretum

Stroll the palm-lined path past rows of plants, all hand-grown here in Tucker Valley at our new plant shop.

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Discover your escape in nature

Walk beneath bamboo arches, cool off in spring-fed pools, and spend the day with howler monkeys, butterflies, and family.

Meet the residents

Parrots, monkeys, and hummingbirds share the forest with you. Sightings vary by day and season.

Butterflies

Two green parrots on a wooden rail

Parrots

Capuchin monkey resting on a branch

Capuchin monkeys

Green hummingbird on a branch

Hummingbirds

Blue Morpho butterfly at the Arboretum

Gather, cook, and celebrate

Bring the group. We have cooking pits, shaded sheds, and plenty of room for the day.

Birthday picnic on a blue blanket

Birthday picnics

Cooking over a stone fire pit

Cooking pits

Book your visit

Choose your date and pay securely online. A confirmation email arrives straight away with everything you need for the day.

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The Experience

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Caribbean landscape. Unwind beneath the trees, wander the natural trails, or relax by the spring pools.

See it in motion

A quick look around, then every one of our videos in one place, so you can get the full experience before you visit.

The full Arboretum experience

Around the grounds

Gliding over the spring pool
The palm-lined path to Undercover
Over the canopy
The rainforest trails
How to get here
Know your trees

Reels

The hidden cabin and its private pool
The gardens from above
Let the Arboretum restore you
A Blue Morpho butterfly

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Plan your visit

Know what it costs before you book. The US dollar view is an estimate.

General admission

Adults
Children under 12
Toddlers under 5Free

Access to grounds, pools, and public spaces. Advance booking recommended.

Shed rental

Per entire shed, up to 30 people. Ideal for birthdays, family limes, and group gatherings.

Groups over 30: each additional person is paid separately. Advance booking recommended.

Guided trail tour

Per group. An expert guide shares the local plants, wildlife, and history.

Add it to any visit.

Who can come

Everyone. The park is open to all ages.

Bringing a pet

Leashed pets are welcome around the grounds. Owners must keep them under control at all times and are liable for any damage or destruction a pet causes. Pets are not permitted in the pool.

Insect repellent

We're surrounded by rainforest, so mosquitoes and other insects can be about. Please bring insect repellent and keep it handy throughout your visit.

Cooking pits

Bring your coals, pots, cooking ingredients, and good energy. We'll provide the pits.

Getting here

Tucker Valley, Chaguaramas Peninsula.
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Cancellation and refund policy

Should your plans change, we kindly ask that you contact us to cancel your booking. For paid bookings, cancel at least 1 week before your arrival and you can choose either:

  • a 50% refund, or
  • a free reschedule of your visit at no extra cost.

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Book your visit

Secure online reservations, with a confirmation email straight away.

Book your visit

Choose your date and pay securely online. A confirmation email arrives straight away with everything you need for the day.

Secure online reservations

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Continue to booking

Book in advance to ensure our helpful and friendly staff is there to receive you!

Check the weather before you book. See today's forecast, radar, and weather alerts from the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service.

Today's forecast

Check rates and policies before you book, or message us on WhatsApp with any question.

Contact us

We reply fastest on WhatsApp.

WhatsApp

The quickest way to reach us.

(868) 684-7897

Visit us

Tucker Valley, Chaguaramas Peninsula, Trinidad

Open daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Driving in? Watch the directions video below — a little off the main road, so this helps.

Driving directions

A short video walking through the turns to reach us, since the entrance is easy to miss.

Book directly with our partners

Some experiences are run by our partners. Reach the right team straight away — each link opens a ready-written message.

Undercover at the Arboretum

Plants, bulk and landscaping orders.

WhatsApp (868) 680-1138

udgcdominic@gmail.com

Spa & massages

Book a spa session or massage.

WhatsApp (868) 286-0606

zenergeist@gmail.com

Meet our mermaid

Book the mermaid experience.

WhatsApp (868) 480-5378

marinemindedtt@gmail.com

Workshops

Group and creative workshops.

WhatsApp (868) 480-5378

marinemindedtt@gmail.com

Children's & summer camps

Kids' and summer camp programmes.

WhatsApp (868) 324-4117

Meditation

Guided meditation sessions.

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Tell us about your visit

Your feedback helps future guests and helps us improve.

About us

A family eco-retreat in Tucker Valley, welcoming guests since 2003.

Where sun, land, and spring water meet

The Arboretum is a family eco-retreat on the Chaguaramas Peninsula, with rainforest trails, spring-fed pools, shaded sheds, and room to gather. We preserve sun, land, and spring water so guests can enjoy them.

Placeholder: the park's own story, team, and milestones go here.

Guest moments

Shared by guests and on our own page.

Guests playing cards under a shedGuests celebrating at a carnival-themed partyA family visiting the Arboretum, shared on Instagram

Guest and repost photos; used with thanks, credited where known.

The Arboretum Conservancy logo

Cared for by The Arboretum Conservancy

The Conservancy looks after the land, spring water, and wildlife you come here to enjoy.

Conservancy website: coming soon.

Activities

Everything to see and do at the Arboretum, in one place.

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Company Retreats

Trade the boardroom for the bamboo. A Retreat your team will actually talk about on Monday.

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What's included

Everything your team needs to disconnect, recharge, and reconnect — built around your schedule, at your pace.

Stay overnight

Stay overnight

Comfortable glamping setups under the Northern Range canopy.

Private spring pool

Private spring pool

Access to our spring water pool for your group.

The cabins and veranda beside the spring pool

Catered food & drinks

Meals and refreshments arranged for your group.

Spa & massages

Spa & massages

Relax with a spa session during your stay. Massages from TT$400 (US$50) per hour — see the spa price list.

Weekend Retreat Package

A full weekend away for your team, without leaving Trinidad.

$5,000 TTD

Sleeps up to 10 guests

Check-inSaturday, 10:00 AM
CheckoutSunday, 5:00 PM

Book in advance to ensure our helpful and friendly staff is there to receive you!

The cabins and grounds

Where your team stays: cabins with a shaded veranda, right beside the spring pool, set in open green grounds.

The cabins with solar panels and a shaded veranda beside the spring pool
The cabins beside the spring pool
Aerial view of the cabins, spring pool and grounds
The cabins, pool and grounds from above

See a taste of it

The cabins and pools

Ready to plan your Retreat?

Tell us your group size and dates, and we'll help you build the day or weekend.

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More to explore

Locally grown in Tucker Valley · Reserve any plant on WhatsApp
Just launched

Undercover

Plants that bring every space to life. Hand-grown at the Arboretum and ready to go home with you.

Open daily 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Tucker Valley, Chaguaramas

The Undercover at the Arboretum plant shop with palms and rows of plants
Locally grownRaised in Tucker Valley
Climate-readySuited to Trinidad
Expert adviceAsk us anything
Easy to reserveOrder by WhatsApp

A glimpse, not the whole garden

Philodendrons, crotons, ferns, tropicals, palms, and a few things we are not telling you about — the rest is best discovered in person.

A glimpse of the foliage at UndercoverA glimpse of the colour at UndercoverA glimpse of the tropicals at UndercoverA glimpse of the ferns at Undercover

You have to visit to shop and see the true beauty — and the secret, hiding just out of frame.

Plant care 101

A few simple habits keep most plants thriving.

Light

Most of our foliage plants like bright, indirect light. Crotons and palms enjoy full sun.

Water

Check the top inch of soil. If it is dry, water well; if it is damp, wait a day or two.

Soil & pots

Use a free-draining mix and a pot with holes so roots never sit in water.

Launch day

Where it all began.

Good to know

Can I buy online?

Not through a shopping cart. The best way to see what's growing is to visit in person, or message us on WhatsApp and our team can tell you what's currently in stock.

How do I pay and collect?

Message us on WhatsApp to confirm your plants and arrange collection. Payment details are shared when we confirm.

Do you deliver?

Ask us on WhatsApp about delivery options for your area.

Can I get help choosing a plant?

Yes. Tell us about your light, space and experience and we will suggest plants that suit.

Do you supply large or landscaping orders?

Yes, message us with what you have in mind and we will follow up.

When are you open?

Daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, during regular park hours.

Make a day of it

Swim in the spring pools, walk the rainforest trails, then browse the shop on your way out.

Planning something bigger?

Landscaping, events, or bulk orders. Tell us what you need.

WhatsApp (868) 680-1138 · udgcdominic@gmail.com

Secrets of the Arboretum

More wonders await: discover our four secrets.

Beyond our resident mermaid in the waters, the Arboretum holds four distinct hidden gems waiting to be explored. From innovative sustainable farming through our Agrivoltaics demonstration project and the serene relaxation of our Spa at the Arboretum, to the thriving greenery of our plant shop at Undercover at the Arboretum, each secret offers a unique way to connect with nature, sustainability, and well-being.

Raised growing channels under shade at the Agrivoltaics demonstration03

Agrivoltaics demonstration

Innovative sustainable farming: learn all about our Agrivoltaics demonstration project.

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Spa at the Arboretum: massage price list

Holistic therapeutic massage by Zenergeist. Rates are per hour.

Classic Holistic Massage

TT$400 / US$50 per hour

A traditional hands-on massage using Swedish and Shiatsu strokes and techniques to relax and calm the muscles, with aromatherapy oils.

Deluxe Holistic Massage

TT$800 / US$100 per hour

For busy professionals, athletes and people with physically demanding lifestyles. The Classic Holistic upgraded with cupping, hot stones and wood therapy, plus lymphatic drainage, acupressure and energy balancing.

The Ultimate Holistic Reset

TT$1,000 / US$120 per hour

An intensive upgrade to the Deluxe, working deeper layers of muscle tissue to relieve chronic pain from injury, trauma and burnout. Includes focused and rehabilitative techniques for biomechanical corrections after strains or accidents.

Massage types

Swedish, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Sports and Freestyle.

Add-on modalities

Cupping, hot stones, wood, bamboo, gua sha, stretch, electro and weights.

Holistic techniques

Somatic therapy (trauma release), rehab and corrective therapy, aromatherapy, sound and talk therapy, lymphatic drainage, acupressure and reflexology, qigong and reiki energy healing, yoga, breathwork and meditation, and elemental nature baths.

  • All house calls and location bookings carry a logistics fee of TT$200 / US$30.
  • Full payment is required to secure a booking.
  • Cancellations: 50% refund with 48 hours' notice; no refund within 24 hours.
  • Bookings are available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Ask about special cases, events and group or retreat rates.

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Curious about the experience?

Chat directly with us on WhatsApp to learn more about visiting and our special mermaid features.

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