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NEGRIL HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Take a half-day trip of the town,
from the farthest end of the beach, all the way down to the end of the
cliff road, also called the "West End". Want to start out in the morning, midday,
or sunset ? You choose the time - this trip is for you !
NEGRIL NIGHT LIFE TOUR Nightly entertainment in Negril can include live bands or recorded music. Dance in the sand to live reggae, or take in the atmosphere in the disco or a go-go club.
See how tourists and Jamaicans alike party by dark. Many places do not really get started until 10:00-11:00pm, so it is advisable to take a nap during the day or early evening in order to have enough energy to play !
Or, see a totally different side of night entertainment, by taking in a local dance club on the weekends, or sampling some of the authentic Jamaican go-go clubs or finding a street bashment in progress. Geared for Jamaicans, but tourists are always welcome.
Entertainment varies according to the season.
APPLETON RUM ESTATE
TOUR On this trip,
you'll discover why Jamaica is famous for rum. You take a guided
tour of the distillery, crush some cane the old fashioned Jamaican
way, browse in the museum to see the tools our Jamaican grandfather's
used, then get to sample the many rums and rum creams that are made by
the Appleton Estate.
There is also a gift shop on the
premises.
BLACK RIVER SAFARI
- ST. ELIZABETH Enjoy the height of relaxation - aboard a bamboo raft. Close your eyes and soak in the quiet of nature's sounds.
Take a dip in the water if you like.
Ride a motor launch and travel for an hour and a half up seven miles of the Black River, an area that is reminiscent of the Florida Everglades.
Feast your eyes on delicate blooming flowers
and some of the 100 species of birds that make this area their home. See crocodiles basking on the river bank in the heat of the day. Watch the local fishermen, in their dugout canoes, collect their catch of freshwater shrimp and crabs. You will also see Bamboo Alley, and drive through Middle Quarters to sample some peppered shrimps or for a stop in Scott's Cove, a corner famous for its fish and bammy
- another Jamaican treat !
BENJI'S PARADISE
Roaring River in Petersfield
is part of an estate
originally belonging to one of the first British families to settle in
Jamaica after the overthrow of the Spanish, back in the 17th century.
Visit Benji's
Paradise and Mineral Spring at Roaring River and cool off in the fresh
rippling waters amidst this tranquil "Garden of Eden". Rasta Benji
prepares Ital lunches and fresh fruit juices on request, advance
notice is required.
ROCKLANDS BIRD
SANCTUARY Take a journey up into the
hills above Montego Bay and relax at the Rocklands Bird Feeding
Station in a quiet, shady patio surrounded by flowers and creeping
vines. Enjoy the pleasure of hand
feeding Jamaica’s national bird...the Streamer-tailed Hummingbird as it
sips nectar from a “baby bottle". Hold a handful of millet seeds and watch
the finches alight for a snack. For the true bird enthusiasts, a hike of
the property to spot other bird species can be arranged.
Take a swim in a lagoon where the water
glows when it is disturbed. Watch your body glow with an other-worldly
white light as you swim in the nighttime waters. Only 3 other places like
this exist in the world – Jamaica’s Luminous Lagoon, located in Trelawny,
is the largest – don’t miss this one!
Definitely off the beaten track,
Little Bay is reminiscent of the "old" Negril - before the
tourist boom struck. Explore sandy
coves, a rat-bat cave, and a submerged, underground swimming hole.
Stop for a brief visit at Bob Marley's hideaway, have lunch at the
original Humble Boy Club, where you can hang out in the hammock with a
cold drink, while waiting for an authentic meal, cooked the
old-fashioned Jamaican way on a wood fire.
LOST BEACH FISHING TOUR
Take a drive along a quiet rural
road where motorcycle taxis are the norm, rather than cars.
Stop at the
seaside in Broughton, where you can investigate the Lost Beach Resort
for a future stay. Arrange a trip to
go out with a local fisherman in an authentic wooden skiff and do pot
fishing or line fishing. Or, just go down mid morning and watch the
boats come in with the fresh catch of the day. Have fresh roasted
fish, or take some home to cook later, or arrange to have it cooked
for you.
YS FALLS TOUR - ST. ELIZABETH These falls are on the grounds of a family farm, in the foothills of the Nassau Mountains. You'll see their prizewinning racehorses and Red Poll Cattle as you enter.
Climb aboard a tram that will carry you through fields of giant trees into a corner of the valley where the Y.S. River tumbles down four cascading steps into pools of cool water. Take a swim; jump from the hanging rope swing, or crawl behind the falls into a small cave.
MAYFIELD FALLS TOUR Mayfield Falls
and Mineral Springs is a true Jamaican "Garden of Eden", and Jamaica's
#1 eco-tourism attraction. When you've had
enough, walk back along the footpath and see and learn how different
bush plants or tree leaves are still used by some Jamaicans to cure a
variety of ailments. You may also pick and eat any fresh
fruits in season that you find along the way. Lunch can be eaten on
the grounds of the Falls or outside in a neighboring town.
TREASURE BEACH TOUR - SOUTH COAST A wide dark sand beach with body surfing waves, it is one of the most beautiful areas on the island. It is largely used by local fishermen as it is the closest point to the Pedro Banks.
There is one small grocery shop and a bakery. A van comes to the village every day with fresh fruit and vegetables. This area is quite unlike any other part of Jamaica and still relatively unvisited by tourists. The local people are very friendly and you will be less hassled by higglers than elsewhere. Lovers Leap, a
beautiful spot named after a slave and his lover who jumped off the
cliff in despair, and Alligator Pond, a sheer 600 ft. cliff that
plunges into the Caribbean Sea on the South Coast.
Pay a visit to the birthplace, and final resting grounds of Bob
Marley, in the Cockpit regions south of Brown's Town.
Rastafarian guides conduct the tour, from them you will hear of
Bob's childhood and lifestyle.
See Mt. Zion Rock, the inspiration stone where Marley sat while
learning to play the guitar.
Visit the church where his mausoleum is located to pay your
respects. A small museum shop offers Marley goods.
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