Unique Experiences by Jamaican Journeys

Activities

Montego Bay Highlight – Marine Park ExperienceRose
Hall Great House Night Tour
Luminous Lagoon – Glistening Waters
Martha Brae Rafting
South Coast Experience (St Elizabeth Safari & Pelican Bar)
YS Falls & Appleton Estate Rum Tour
Hampden Estate Rum Tour
Port Antonio Scenic Tour Including Boston Jerk
Craighton Estate Coffee Tour and Lunch at Gap
Kingston City and Bob Trail
Cockpit Country Hike
Blue Mountain Hike
Ocho Rios Tour and Secret Falls
Durgas Den Farm to Table Lunch

Montego Bay Highlight – Marine Park Experience

Take a cruise to the Montego Bay Marine Park which is one of three Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): the Bogue Island Lagoon Special Fishery Conservation Area (Bogue Lagoon) and the Montego Bay Marine Park Special Fishery Conservation Area (Airport Point).

These areas encompass over 15 square kilometres of mixed use coast habitat and benefit from comprehensive legal protection that regulates acceptable use. At their heart, these MPAs seek to balance the social and economic needs of the community while safeguarding precious national resources for future generations.

Administered by the National Environmental Protection Agency and the Fisheries Division, these resources are managed on a day-to-day basis by the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust.

Rose Hall Great House Night Tour

The greatest of Jamaican great houses, the Rose Hall Great House has a story with all the elements of an engaging novel. Built in 1770 by John Palmer and his wife, it eventually became the residence of their grandnephew, John Rose Palmer. In 1820, Palmer married Annee, a beautiful but feisty English girl.

Little did John know that his young wife possessed “black magic” powers that would eventually lead to his demise. During her reign as mistress of the plantation, Annee did away with two more husbands and countless lovers. “The White Witch of Rose Hall” has fascinated generations, and even today, there are those who claim to see Annee passing through the Great House.

Walk with your pleasant and knowledgeable Tour Guides as they take you back in time, as far back as during the time of slavery, sugar plantation and great houses. You will be given a personal ‘introduction’ to Annie Palmer, the White Witch of Rose Hall. You will be left in awe as the story unfolds … a legend made up of scary stories, cowardice, a mastermind of trickeries and the eventful bravery that led to some degree of “freedom”.

Luminous Lagoon – Glistening Waters

One of the world’s largest concentrations of bio–luminescent microorganisms exists at Luminous Lagoon at Glistening Waters in Falmouth, Jamaica.

Each day at sunset, there are nightly boat tours of the famous Luminous Lagoon. You will see things that will make you appreciate the beauty Mother Nature has created for us to witness and experience! Truly, a sight to be seen!

This lagoon, surrounded by mangroves, is home to microscopic organisms that emit a bio – luminescent light when agitated. The water glows a beautiful blue and becomes illuminated when these organisms are disturbed. As the fish in the lagoon swim and dart around, you can see their outlines as streaks of light, shooting around in the darkness of night. When it rains, the lagoon ‘lights up’ with the drops of water dancing on the surface. Truly an amazing experience!

Martha Brae Rafting

Take a stroll through “Miss Martha’s Herb Garden”, a presentation of Jamaica’s herbs famous for their medicinal and healing properties.

Established forty years ago, rafting on the Martha Brae boasts a complement of eighty-five licensed and experienced raft captains.

Thirty-foot long bamboo rafts are boarded from a concrete pier, under the supervision of a licensed dispatcher.

The raft ride is operated over a three mile stretch of the beautiful Martha Brae River and lasts approximately one hour.

Once on the raft, guests can learn about “The Legend of Martha Brae” or enjoy an exhilarating swim or view the beautiful landscape.

South Coast Experience (St Elizabeth Safari & Pelican Bar)

Journey through lush, green, untouched rainforests at Jamaica St. Elizabeth Safari Village, and experience Mother Nature’s finest.

Experience the rush of getting up-close and personal with monster crocodiles and enjoy the sounds of rare birds, before taking a stroll through Jamaica’s largest walk-thru aviary.

Then take a 20-minute boat ride to this rustic establishment, Pelican Bar, on a sandbar in the middle of the ocean.

Once there, sunbathe, swim in the shallow ocean water, drink a cold beer and eat some fresh lobster or fish.

Hampden Estate Rum Tour

The Hampden Rum Tour takes you on a journey into the heart of this working distillery, circa 1753. Learn about the 260-year-old rum making process still in use today and taste the award-winning Rum Fire and Hampden Gold rums. Explore the picturesque grounds surrounding the Hampden Great House while getting lost in the history of this magnificent estate.

Hampden estate is one of the oldest sugar estates in Jamaica. Renowned throughout Jamaica’s rum history for its full, intensely flavourful pot still rums, it continues today to be the quintessential heavy pot rum of choice throughout Europe and other parts of the world.

YS Falls & Appleton Estate Rum Tour

Jamaica was the first country to produce rum commercially and so one would imagine that by now we must have perfected the art.

Upon arrival at the Estate, clients will enjoy a hearty lunch served in the hospitality lounge at Appleton Estate. Then they are given a video briefing about the history of the factory and the process of making rum.

As the traditional process is still followed today, visitors to Appleton Estates get a demonstration of the traditional process of extraction of the cane juice, which is later, fermented into the end product….. RUM!

Then travel to YS Falls which is another of Jamaica’s many waterfalls and due to its scenic and unique character, it is arguably the best. This beautiful sequence of waterfalls lined with abundance of picnic areas makes it a lovely outing for couples, elderly and the entire family. Nested in the hills of St. Elizabeth, YS Falls is a real taste of nature’s paradise.

YS Falls consist of seven astonishing cascading waterfalls, gushing into natural pools. Experience the magic of the alluring pools fed by a natural underground water source. The water source of YS Falls begins in the Cockpit Country and flows into the Black River Black, supported by many springs along the way. One of these springs originates on the YS Falls property itself. The waters are thought to have mineral properties.

Port Antonio Scenic Tour including Lunch at Boston Jerk

Port Antonio, the rainforest is the capital of the parish of Portland and is the island’s third largest port, once famous as a shipping point for bananas, spices and coconuts. Port Antonio is located on the north east coast of Jamaica, with Kingston and Ocho Rios around 2 hours away in each direction. Port Antonio is nestled between the Blue Mountains, John Crow Mountains and the Caribbean Sea.

Port Antonio is one of the most important ecological preservation location in Jamaica with some of the largest, natural protected ecological areas on its door-step. The Blue & John Crow Mountain National Park are amongst the most well-known, but you will also find Rio Grande River, Nanny Town, Moor Town, Nanny Town to name a few close by.

Then travel about 8 miles east of Port Antonio on the Boston Beach is Boston Jerk Centre, home of the authentic Jamaican Jerk. It is a mall of eateries focusing around jerk cooking; with 7 jerk pits smoking mainly chicken or pork seasoned and prepared with indigenous and authentic Jamaican spices. Splash at Frenchman’s cove beach or take a breath-taking ride down the Rio Grande River on a bamboo raft.

Craighton Estate Coffee Tour and Lunch at Gap

The Craighton Coffee Estate is over 200 years old. Craighton Estate is located in Irish Town St. Andrew and owned by Japan-based Ueshima Coffee Company. The estate offers a one-hour tour featuring a walk around the working coffee farm and historic great house. Guests are schooled about the history of coffee production in Jamaica which includes a coffee-tasting

Then travel to The Gap Café is nestled in the Blue Mountains, at 4,400 ft. and features a spectacular view of Kingston, Port Royal and the close by Holywell National Park. Just a one-hour drive from Kingston, the area is a nature and bird watcher’s paradise. Here you will find delicious Jamaican food, a great service and the best cup of coffee in the world.

Kingston City and Bob Marley Trail

Discover Kingston on this tour of its heritage and history. Learn what makes Jamaica’s capital such a unique and vibrant place. Travel safely and in comfort as you visit the Bob Marley Museum, Tuff Gong Studio and Trench Town.

Enter the Museum and allow us to envelop you with the sights and sounds of Bob, as you take a guided tour of this Jamaican Heritage site. Our friendly, charming and knowledgeable guides will escort you through the grounds, which include the Main House, Exhibition Hall, Theatre, Gift Shop and Café.

The Culture Yard today hosts a small museum which presents the phenomenal history of Trench Town along with articles, instruments and furnishing used by Tata Ford, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The original 1940’s buildings have been restored to their former glory and the site is truly a heritage tourism destination.

Cockpit Country Hike

Jamaica’s last remaining wilderness, Cockpit Country is a rugged, natural paradise located in the heart of the island. Hundreds of species found nowhere else in the world make their home in Cockpit Country and its unique geology has created countless caves, waterfalls and towering cliffs for visitors to view and explore. The 73,000 Jamaicans in 66 communities living in and around Cockpit Country have created a cultural heritage whose warmth and friendliness is unparalleled.

As the location of many of the first Maroon settlements and the battlefield and ally for Maroon fighters in Jamaica’s earliest independence struggles, Cockpit Country is one of the final bastions for the old-time culture of the Jamaican countryside, which is disappearing in today’s modern world. The rich heritage and natural history are kept alive today with crafts, food, art, music and humanity of Cockpit Country’s residents.

Explore one of the world’s most unique natural areas through Cockpit Country. Take a relaxing hike into Cockpit Country on the Burnt Hill Nature Walk. The hike is a trek from Kinloss in the north Cockpit Country to Spring Garden in the south Cockpit Country. This is a 12-mile hike from an elevation of 700ft to 1600ft. It is an opportunity to see the landscape of Cockpit Country, observe the endemic species, understand the ecology, learn about the medicinal herbs, get insights into the local folklore of Maroon traditions and most of all have fun.

Blue Mountain Hike

It’s about 2:00am and pitch black. A crisp breeze blows the sleep out of your eyes, and you flick on your flashlight. It shines with a dull orange glow, illuminating a fraction of a rugged path. Muscles tight, and bones creaking in the cold, you begin your hike – a seven-mile trek up to the Blue Mountain Peak. The peak is the highest on the island, rising to an altitude of 7,402 feet. In the darkness you climb steadily for four hours. Guided by your flashlight and clinging to the mountain wall, you forge ahead. The way is narrow and steep, especially at a part known as Jacob’s Ladder. But one by one, you conquer each little hurdle. With every step up, the stars seem to get closer. As you near the top, the dark outline of the forest grows on either side, and sometimes the silvery outline of a tree fern catches your eye. Then, the morning light begins to break through the shadows. It becomes a race against the sun. You fight hard to keep going, distracted by the spectacular views that are unfolding. With a sigh of relief you reach the peak. The sun rises over the mist-laced mountains surrounding you. On a clear day, you can see Buff Bay and Port Antonio’s Navy Island to the North, and Kingston, Portmore and St Thomas’ coast to the south. You might even spot the shadowy form of Cuba, 90 miles to the north. As the strong wind whips around you and the day becomes brighter, you sit seemingly on top of the world, and certainly atop all of Jamaica, knowing you have just conquered The Peak.

Durgas Den Farm to Table Lunch

Durga’s Farm is home to the owners, Lise and Michael Alexander, the employees and volunteers who help in tending to the crops, reforestation and whatever community initiative we might be working on.

Durga’s Den will provide you with a unique chance to experience simple and healthy life in Jamaica. Embrace a holistic and authentic Jamaican lifestyle featuring it’s unique culture and the opportunity to share the many blessings we often take for granted like fresh rainwater showers, healthy organic food, farm-to-table cuisine, amazing scenery and warm hospitality.

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