If you’re spending 3 days in Tobago, Crown Point is a practical base for all three drives. ANR Robinson International Airport is right here, so you can rent a car and pick it up as soon as you arrive. Each route in this Tobago driving itinerary starts from Crown Point, then takes you to a different part of the island before returning to your base. Our guide shows you how to plan each drive around beaches, villages, rainforest, waterfalls, forts, and viewpoints.
Start your 3 days in Tobago with an easy 50-kilometre loop. Most of the route follows paved roads, with coastal views, small villages, and historic stops along the way.
Pick up your car at ANR Robinson International Airport in Crown Point. Check the fuel level, tyres, and lights before leaving. Confirm the insurance and mileage details in your agreement. Drivers use the left side in Tobago. Take extra care at roundabouts and narrow sections while getting used to the car. Set Buccoo Bay as your first waypoint.
If you’re starting this route straight from the airport, book a car rental with Final Rentals and choose from available economy or standard car types. Unlimited mileage is included, which is useful when you want to make extra stops along the coast. Your rental also includes Collision Damage Waiver and Third Party Liability, so you already have key cover in place before heading towards Buccoo and Plymouth.
Drive north from Crown Point on Milford Road towards Buccoo Village. Continue onto Shirvan Road and follow the signs for Buccoo Bay. This fishing village has seafood stalls, craft vendors, and calm water beside a palm-lined beach. Continue through Mount Irvine, known for its golf course and surf beach.
Continue past Black Rock to Fort Bennett, a small colonial-era fort above Stonehaven Bay. The 1680s site has old cannons and a gazebo overlooking the coast. You can see Stonehaven Bay and Great Courland Bay below. Enjoy the wide coastal views before continuing north towards Plymouth.
In Plymouth, follow Wilson Road to Fort James on the headland. This 1650s British stockade has old cannons and broad views across the bay. Nearby, visit the Mystery Tombstone of Betty Stiven inside a small cemetery. The grave belongs to an enslaved woman and is known for its still-unsolved inscription.
If you have time, visit the Courland Monument and the restored windmill. Built in 1976, the monument honours early Latvian settlers and overlooks Courland Bay. Then spend time at Great Courland Bay, also known as Turtle Beach. Sea turtles may nest here from March to August.
Drive south through Arnos Vale, Mason Hall, and Moriah. Make a short detour towards Arnos Vale’s old plantation area. Arnos Vale Beach has clear water and offshore snorkelling, but it is remote and lightly supervised. Some local operators run snorkelling boat trips here. Follow the inland route through Scarborough, then head south on Humber Road towards Crown Point.
The second day covers around 90 kilometres on the trip’s biggest loop and is the most varied. You’ll pass Caribbean beaches, fishing villages, rainforest roads, and the Atlantic coast. Expect winding roads and changing elevation, especially around Main Ridge.
Leave Crown Point and drive north through Scarborough, Mason Hall, and Moriah. From Moriah, continue west towards Castara on the coast. The village has a golden bay measuring around 275 metres across. Stop for a swim in the afternoon, local fish, or heritage-oven bread near the beach. Continue east on Northside Road towards Englishman’s Bay.
Follow Northside Road east from Castara for around 3 to 4 kilometres. Look for the parking area near the local restaurant above Englishman’s Bay. A short concrete ramp leads down to the beach. This small cove is usually quieter than Tobago’s southern beaches. The soft sand and clear water make it a relaxing stop for a swim. The beach restaurant offers loungers, drinks, and seafood.
Continue east along Northside Road towards Parlatuvier. Stop at the viewpoint above Parlatuvier Bay for views of the village and jetty below. Continue to Bloody Bay for another quiet sandy shore for your last Caribbean-side stop. From here, head inland instead of driving back towards Castara.
Take the Roxborough-Parlatuvier Road into the Main Ridge Forest Reserve. The protected rainforest is more than 250 years old. Around 1 kilometre into the climb, you can stop near Gilpin Trace. A 15-minute walk takes you into a shaded forest with hummingbirds and tropical plants. A small waterfall lies farther along the trail.
Continue east through the forest and descend towards Roxborough. The road is paved, but it has many curves and trees close to the road. Drive steadily and watch for changing visibility after rain. Roxborough has shops, food, and fuel, so it is a useful place for a break.
Your final day of 3 days in Tobago follows Windward Road to Charlotteville. You return on the same road because there is no connecting loop. The day covers 80 to 90 kilometres with forts, waterfalls, viewpoints, fishing villages, and quiet bays.
Drive from Crown Point to Scarborough in around 10 to 15 minutes. Continue uphill to Fort King George, which overlooks the harbour. The late-1700s fort has old cannons, stone barracks, and restored officer quarters. The Tobago Museum displays Amerindian artefacts and colonial items when open. Spend 20 to 30 minutes enjoying the panoramic harbour views before returning to Windward Road.
Continue north on Windward Road for around 9 kilometres from Scarborough. Follow signs for Argyle Waterfall and park near the visitor area. A 15 to 20-minute forest walk leads to Tobago’s highest waterfall. The falls drop around 54 metres across three main tiers. The first cascade is visible from the trail, while higher sections are above the lower pool. Swim in the lowest pool when conditions are suitable. Higher sections require more care and may use rope lines.
Return to Windward Road and continue through Roxborough. Stop for fuel or snacks if needed before heading north-east towards Speyside. The fishing village is known for snorkelling and diving around nearby reefs. Japanese Gardens and Kelleston Drain are well-known sites. A boat trip or jetty snorkel is possible if you have several extra hours.
Before Speyside, stop at the Speyside Lookout for views towards Little Tobago Island, Goat Island, and the coral-filled bay. Continue into the village for lunch or refreshments. Local restaurants and kiosks near the water serve fresh fish and simple Caribbean dishes.
Continue north from Speyside towards Flagstaff Hill. This viewpoint overlooks Man O’ War Bay and the green hills around Charlotteville. Descend into Charlotteville. Watch boats and local swimmers from the village waterfront.
Visit Lovers Bay, sometimes called Pink Sand Beach, where the shallow bay has pink-tinted sand. Nearby Pirates Bay is a small snorkelling cove. Both are lightly developed. If time permits, walk towards Fort Campbellton Battery to see the old cannon positions. Otherwise, enjoy the village before starting the return drive.
Leave Charlotteville and drive south through Speyside, Roxborough, and Scarborough. You must retrace your route on Windward Road because there is no loop road from Charlotteville. Refuel in one of these towns before reaching Crown Point.
When planning 3 days in Tobago, do not decide each day by distance alone. Short routes can take longer because of hills, bends, village traffic, and sightseeing stops. This is why it makes sense to use the second day for the longest loop. Save Charlotteville for a separate day when you can manage the return drive.
Rent a car in Tobago with Final Rentals to keep your route flexible across all three days. The 3-hour pick-up grace period and 1-hour return grace period can help when travel plans shift. Book and manage your car rental at any time. Download the Final Rentals app on Google Play and the App Store.
A car-based driving itinerary is ideal for 3 days in Tobago. We recommend renting a car and following a loop route. The first day can cover the west coast, including Buccoo, Mount Irvine, and Plymouth, before returning via the inland route to Scarborough. The second day loops through Castara, Englishman’s Bay, Main Ridge, and Roxborough. The third day follows the Atlantic coast to Charlotteville. This efficiently covers beaches, forts, and waterfalls.
Yes. The best places in Tobago are linked by roads, and public transport is limited. Renting a car in Tobago gives you the freedom to make spur-of-the-moment stops and easier transfers between distant sites. It also saves time. Englishman’s Bay and Bloody Bay are reached by road. Having a car, preferably an SUV for hill sections, makes a big difference on a short 3-day trip.
Two of Tobago’s top scenic routes are the Northside Loop and the Atlantic coast. Northside Road from Castara through Bloody Bay has beautiful Caribbean coast views. The windward drive from Roxborough to Speyside and Flagstaff Hill gives you broad Atlantic Ocean views. Day Two has the strongest mix of coastal and jungle scenery. Day Three’s Windward Road to Charlotteville is also very scenic.
