Trinidad Carnival 2027
- Tour code
TTOCAR01
- Start
Port of Spain
- End
Port of Spain
- Min. age
18 years old
- Group size
Max 6-16 travellers
- Trip style
Classic
- Trip pace
Active
- Language
English
Trinidad Carnival takes over Port of Spain on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, and it's widely regarded as the biggest street parade in the Caribbean. Its roots lie with enslaved West and Central Africans, whose calypso grew out of hardship; today soca drives the season, alongside steel pan, stick-fighting, limbo and calypso competitions. People say that if Trinidad isn't celebrating Carnival, it's preparing for it.
Feting starts as early as Boxing Day, but the busiest stretch is Carnival week, from Wednesday to Sunday, when the island's best-known parties run back to back. This trip is built around that week: early-morning and all-inclusive fetes, a J'ouvert paint party, a cultural workshop and a beach day at Maracas, leading into J'ouvert and two days on the road.
You'll play mas in Monday wear on Carnival Monday and in full costume on Carnival Tuesday. Fete tickets, costume coordination and pickup, individual costume photography, group transport and airport transfers are arranged for you, and daily breakfast is included.
After Carnival many people head to Tobago to recover on the beach. Flights and ferries for the days after Carnival sell out early, so if you'd like to add Tobago, speak to our Customer Experience team well ahead.
Why This Journey
Trinidad is where Caribbean carnival as most people know it began, and Carnival week here is intense: dawn fetes, late nights and two full days on the road. Going with a small Soca Islands group means the hard parts are taken care of, from fete tickets that sell out to costume pickup and getting across town at 4 am, and you have a crew to share it with from the first morning.
The cultural workshop, where you'll try stilt-walking, fire-breathing and steelpan, gives you a feel for the traditions behind the party. It suits first-timers who want to experience Carnival properly, returning masqueraders who'd rather not organize it all again, and solo travelers looking for a group to celebrate with.
Where You'll Stay
Port of Spain: Kapok Hotel in St. Clair, within walking distance of the Queen's Park Savannah (hotel option), or Hololo Haven, a smaller guesthouse-style option with views over the city (guesthouse option), depending on the package you choose. Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation. The accommodation for your booking is shown in your trip details. Prices are based on two people sharing a double room with two beds.
Getting There
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Fly into and out of Piarco International Airport (POS); arrival and departure airport transfers are included. Events scheduled before 6 pm on your arrival day are not included, allowing for flight delays. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
What's included
Accommodations in double rooms
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Fete (party) tickets
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
Costume coordination and costume pickup
Max 16 travellers per group
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Individual costume photography
Group transportation
One farewell group activity when possible
What's excluded
- International flights (travelers arrange their own)
- Carnival costume and associated costs are not included. All costume payments, including the initial deposit, are made directly through yumavibe.com, allowing you to secure your preferred costume and receive confirmation directly from YUMA. As an official YUMA affiliate, Soca Islands will assist with registration coordination, and costume selection guidance. Roundtrip transportation for costume collection is available.
- Events scheduled before 6 pm on your arrival day are NOT included in your package, allowing flexibility for any unexpected flight delays or travel disruptions.
- Meals not mentioned above.
- Travel insurance (proof of purchase required)
- Single room supplement (single rooms are subject to availability)
What will the whole trip cost?
Our price covers your hotel, fete tickets, transfers, group transport, costume pickup and a host. Your costume is bought directly from the band, so here is a realistic total per person.
| Soca Islands package (shared double, from) | $5,430 |
|---|---|
| YUMA costume, Carnival Tuesday | $780 – $1,140 |
| Travel insurance (required), estimate | about $180 – $450 |
| Meals and extras not included (about $40 a day, 8 days) | about $320 |
| Indicative total, before flights | about $6,710 – $7,340 |
Costume range: YUMA's published 2027 section prices, checked October 2026. The band sets and may change these. Monday wear and J'ouvert items are optional and priced by the band.
Many fetes on this trip are food- and drink-inclusive, which keeps the meals line low. Insurance cost depends on your age, where you live and your cover; most comprehensive policies cost roughly 4–10% of the insured trip cost.
International flights are not included.
Group itinerary
Arrive at Piarco International Airport (POS) and transfer to your accommodation in Port of Spain. The rest of the day is yours, but get some rest: the first fete starts before dawn tomorrow.
Carnival week starts at 5 am with AM Beach, an all-inclusive fete and the first chance to meet your fellow Soca Islanders. After a break to recharge, the group heads out again for Tribe Ignite.
Today's cultural workshop is a hands-on look at Carnival traditions: you'll try stilt-walking, learn to breathe fire and play the steelpan. In the evening the group goes to Phuket, an all-inclusive fete with food and drinks.
Very early on Carnival Saturday it's AM Bush, a J'ouvert-themed paint party. In the evening comes Soca Brainwash, a food and drink inclusive soca festival.
The last fete on the itinerary is another early-morning, food and drink inclusive party, Sunny Side Up. Later the group drives over the Northern Range to Maracas Beach to recharge, try Trinidad's famous bake and shark, and take part in a beach-themed photoshoot.
Expect to be on the road all day. J'ouvert celebrations begin from 4 am, and then it's the first day of the two-day Carnival street parade. Monday wear is bought separately, or you're free to wear whatever you like.
Carnival Tuesday is the big one. Put on your full costume of feathers, beads and sequins and cross the stage with your band through the streets of Port of Spain. It's the last day of the celebrations, and the city gives it everything.
Depending on your departure time, there may be a few hours for last-minute shopping. Then say goodbye to the island and your new friends, and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Accommodations
Here's a glimpse of the hotels we selected for this adventure.
Kapok Hotel
A city hotel on Cotton Hill Road in St. Clair, Port of Spain, within walking distance of the Queen's Park Savannah, the focal point of Carnival events in the capital. The bars and restaurants of the Woodbrook and Maraval areas are a short drive away.
The hotel has 95 rooms, an outdoor pool and sun deck, an exercise room and two restaurants, including a treetop-level Asian restaurant with views across the city. Some rooms have kitchenettes or full kitchens, and many look out over the Savannah or the Northern Range.
Hotel website
Hololo Haven
A guesthouse-style option in a modern, secure building with light-filled rooms and balconies looking out over Port of Spain and the Gulf of Paria.
It suits travellers who prefer a smaller, quieter base away from the hotel corridors, with the city's Carnival venues a drive away. Room details and sizes are to be confirmed.
Rooms
You'll stay at Kapok hotel on the Feb 3, 2027 departure. The hotel varies by departure; each one is listed under Dates and prices.
- Included
Shared double
Shared with the person you book with, or a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- +$1,070 per person
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
Room prices are per person for the Feb 3, 2027 departure and can differ on other dates. You choose your room when you book.
Tour FAQS
You need to fly into and out of the Piarco International Airport (POS).
Proposed accommodation in Port of Spain is Kapok Hotel (hotel option) or Hololo Haven (guesthouse option), depending on your package, or similar, subject to confirmation. The accommodation for your booking is shown in your trip details.
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Yes. Arrival and departure airport transfers are included when you fly into and out of Piarco International Airport (POS). Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Daily breakfast is included, plus finger foods at select events. Several fetes on the itinerary are all-inclusive or food and drink inclusive. Other meals are at your own cost.
Extra nights can be requested, subject to hotel availability; contact our Customer Experience team for a quote.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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