argyle falls

tucker618

You can hire a guide if you like I chose to do it on my own and thoroughly enjoyed myself, A short hike that is easily done brings you to this pretty little falls. I spent the extra energy and climbed to the top and had a swim there. I thought i was home in Canada buuurrrrr that's cold water, refreshing after a few minutes. Only caveat be careful as you approach the falls there are some slippery sections, I saw one lady slip and land on her behind pretty quick. Worth the effort.

173natashaw

We were advised by our housekeeper to use Hans Tours for an island tour and we did not regret it! He was knowledgeable about the environment and managed to drive on those perilous roads whilst spotting things that I wouldn't have seen if I was looking! He had a great sense of humour and was honest when he didn't know about something.The day included a trip to the Argyle falls and a rainforest tour as well as covering most of the island - including stopping for lunch at Jemma's Treehouse and then ice cream mid afternoon!I would recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your holiday as it will highlight places you might want to return to and spend the day.

ls721

Whether as part of a tour or you find it on your own, Argyle Falls is a relatively easy hike in and worth the effort. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the flora and fauna and spotted things for us to see that we surely would have missed on our own (caymans, parrots, etc.). As you approach the falls, there are a few place on the trail that can be wet and slippery, but I have limited mobility issues and was able to navigate the entire trail with a minimum of assistance. Once there, it's a lovely, cool place to bath or just relax. The lower pools are easily accessible, but you really need a guide to help you to the upper sections. The falls themselves are lovely and visiting them makes for a nice way to spend an afternoon away from the beach.

BellaUK7

If you really want to see all these falls and not just languish at one pool you need a guide and we recommend Denny! Not only did he know loads about all the fauna and flora he took us safely down 5 parts of the waterfall and back up again. Exhausting and tough on your muscles which makes the swim in the big pool really welcome, we had a great time.

Rachelilse

+Short walk, no tour guide needed (just follow the path)Toilets/change rooms, snacks & drinks available near ticket boothRefreshing fresh waterMany rocks/places to relax & sunbathe- Entry fee 60TT ppDifficult to climb to upper tiers if recently raining

NorCTDnL

beautiful, 50 meter (150 foot) drop from three tiers. It helped to be there during rainy season. It definitely helped to be there NOT during tourist season as we werent hassled by hawkers and others.

GloucestershirePip

Swimming in Nylon pool gave me an extra 10 years so did standing under the water fall at the Argyle falls....I now have a mad craving for Farley's Baby Biscuits. It is a wonderful place with a very pleasant walk up to the falls, if you are a bit more adventurous you can climb up to the top of the falls which gives you a great view of the bottom pool. On return a nice cool swim and a shower under the water fall. We had a guide for the walk up who pointed out various trees and wild life and told us a little about the sites history of Cocoa and sugar growing.Someone mentioned hand rails and the like....NO NO NO it's an adventure play ground for kids and adults alike. The world has gone mad with health & safety and wrapping everyone in cotton wool.

spilledpolish

The walk to this waterfall was really nice, but when getting to the waterfall, it was a bit steep and dangerous to climb too. Having this as a main attraction (& a place where school kids come to visit), I would have thought there would have been railings or steps (or something for accessibility) that could have been put in place in case people need it. I didn't see anyone having trouble accessing anything, but it could be a great barrier from people trying to access higher up on the falls (for those less adventuress). However, as this is an outdoor attraction and being as close to normal as possible, it matched my expectations perfectly. Great scenery and a nice hike. I just don't see why anyone has to pay to see this, as it's just like any other waterfall.

31shelly

I came to the falls with a group of friends who made it absolutely amazing. We unfortunately came during a rainy period and the falls were not ideal to bathe in as the water was dirty. The hike up to the top of the falls was thrilling... beware of sharp rocks as you enter the pools. They are very slippery as well. A great experience.

CarolinaGianna

Clean waters surrounded by lush vegetation and tropical plants and trees and very safe .Its not easy to find so you could miss it if you passed by you need to look out for the signs we walked in from Roxbourough

Jillfemer

I can wholeheartedly recommend Hans Tours for seeing many parts of the island and the Falls. We had an excellent day. Nothing was too much trouble. We had a relaxing and amusing swim in the Falls, watched a myriad of birds, experienced the rainforest (with liquid sun) and found Hans to be extremely knowledgable, courteous and a very good driver! Worth a visit.

367richardp

We can heartily recommend booking trips with Hans Tours. We did an Island Tour with Hans in April 2014. His knowledge of the island and the wildlife / nature is exceptional. He would often stop on the way just to show us a special bird or fruit tree. His sense of humour is great and he gave us a day to remember. We drove to so many different locations on the island ranging from spectacular views to eating in a restaurant on the beach overlooking the 'little Tobago' island. Visiting and swimming in the Argyle Waterfalls was also on the agenda and the day was completed with ice cream in Scarborough. Hans Tours is a definite find!

Joslyn42

We rented a car in Store Bay and drove all around the island and Argyle Falls were a highlight!They don't open until 9am, though, so don't get there too early (like we did) and the entrance is TT60pp. We didn't ask for or get a guide, which was fine - our companions were two very cute little puppies that wandered up with us. We spent an hour swimming in the falls and jumping into them as they are quite deep. We were the only ones there and only saw another couple pull in the lot as we were leaving.Definitely worth a visit, though ensure that your clothes are packed away as the cute puppies decided to use my boyfriend's favorite shirt and sock as chew toys...

klasherman

Visited one day after heavy rain. The last path was blocked and the water brown due to the rain, but it was still worth it. The guides meet you at the parking, and you pay a small fee.

lcollens

This is pretty rustic but charming enough. We paid $TT50 each to get to the waterfall. Tip: You DO NOT need a guide. This is madness. It's a 15 minute straight walk to the waterfall. You can't get lost. Just follow the very wide and clear path for 15 minutes. Simples. Top: you don't need hiking boots. We just wore flip flops (aka sandals, aka thongs) and made it there fine. If however you want to climb the falls, you may want sneakers (aka trainers, aka tennis shoes). The path to the falls is surrounded by flora with signs explaining the types of trees and what they are used for. The enormous bamboo bushes are worth the entry fee alone. There are also cocoa trees too in case you want to try to knock some of the pods down. The waterfall itself is pretty but don't expect Iguacu Falls or Niagara. You can climb up the side of the falls, there are ropes in order to pull yourself up. The view from the top is worth it. These falls are about 30-40 mins from Scarborough through charming villages. The drive itself is worth the trip. Bring a camera.