Excursions Jamaica, by Musement

Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

Rum, waterfalls and floating bars – this excursion has 100% Jamaica stamped all over it. A tour and tasting of the Appleton Estate rum factory gets the day off to a great start, followed by a refreshing dip in the famous YS Falls and a boat ride over to the one and only Pelican Bar. This is one of our TUI Collection excursions, which give you a local flavour of the destination while showcasing its unique, authentic and responsible values.Kick off at the Appleton Estate and you’ll tour the factory that produces what many consider the finest rums in Jamaica. Learn about the distillation process, juice your own cane and, of course, taste the honey-coloured rum. On to the cascading waters of the YS Falls, you’ll cool off in the refreshing waterfall pools with a swim.After lunch, we board a boat and glide out to the Pelican Bar. This ramshackle hut on stilts has to be seen to be believed. Standing on glittering waters, it’s probably the coolest bar in the world. Don’t forget to carve your name into the wood and if you have a flag handy, bring it out to barman Floyd. With luck, you might spot dolphins too.

Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

Dunn’s River Falls & Nine Mile Tour

Two Jamaican legends are the magnets in this irresistible excursion. You’ll visit the highland hamlet that gave the world Bob Marley to explore his birthplace and mausoleum, and discover one of the most exotic natural attractions in the country – Dunn’s River Falls.Your adventure kicks off pretty much the moment you leave your hotel as you head to the coast to visit Dunn’s River Falls, which starred in the James Bond classic, Dr. No. These 55-metre-high and 180-metre-wide falls are interspersed with lagoons and climbing them is an experience in itself.Driving inland for a winding and at times bumpy climb to St Ann Parish, you can expect amazing views of the Dry Harbour Mountains before arriving at Nine Mile. Bob’s birthplace is a national shrine and throngs of Rastafarians mill about outside. You’ll see his home and final resting place as your guide fills you in on his life and music.

Dunn’s River Falls & Nine Mile Tour

Port Antonio & Blue Lagoon

Bananas, beaches and bustling markets – this trip is a flavourful cocktail of real Jamaican life. Your jam-packed day calls by a banana plantation, Port Antonio market and Frenchman’s Cove. Then after a tasty beachside lunch, you’ll take a relaxing boat ride over to the Blue Lagoon and enjoy free time to swim the waters off Monkey Island. This is one of our TUI Collection excursions, which give you a local flavour of the destination while showcasing its unique, authentic and responsible values.The morning starts with a swing by Sun Valley banana plantation as we travel to Port Antonio market. In the colourful chaos of the marketplace, you’ll see hundreds of stalls selling everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to novelty souvenirs – the perfect place to practice your bargaining skills.Afterwards, you’ll head to Frenchman’s Cove. All swaying palms, and white sands, it’s considered one of the top beaches in the world – the ideal spot for a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll take a boat ride over the jade-coloured waters of the Blue Lagoon and round off with the chance to plunge into the Caribbean at Monkey Island – a tropical paradise that’s a haven for rare plants, birds and wildlife.

Port Antonio & Blue Lagoon

Good Hope Estate Regular Tour

Jamaica’s go-to spot for thrill-seekers is the Good Hope Estate – once a working sugar plantation, it’s now producing bags of fun and excitement. Choose between three adrenaline-filled packages and you’ll find everything from ziplines and quad bikes to river tubing, swimming and rum tasting.You’ll have up to 10 activities to choose from, ideal for thrill seekers and those wanting a more sedate time. Zoom above the forest in a zip-line adventure – including the longest in Jamaica – or explore on wheels with a quad bike or dune buggy safari.Freshen up with river tubing or grab yourself a drink at the Appleton Rum tasting experience. And if history’s more your thing, there are walking tours around the 250-year-old Great House with a horse and carriage ride around the grounds. There’s even an aviary, obstacle course and swimming pool too.

Choose an option:

Ultimate Thrill Seeker – ATV or Dune Buggy, Zip Line, River Tubing, Rum Tasting, Lunch & Estate Pass activities

Aqua Thrill Seeker – Zip Line, River Tubing, Lunch & Estate Pass activities

Ultimate Plantation Pass – Plantation Tour, Rum Tasting, Great House Tour, High Tea, Local Fruit Tasting & Estate Pass activities

Estate Pass – Access to Terraced Waterfalls, Waterslide, Great House, Challenge Course, Adventure Falls, Swimming Pool, Children’s playground and Bird Aviary

Good Hope Estate Regular Tour

Port Antonio Overnight & Kingston City Tour

Enjoy all the laidback vibes Jamaica is famed for with this two-day tour. There’s a boat ride to the Blue Lagoon, a trip to Bob Marley’s studio, a tour of the island’s capital, Kingston, the Trench Town housing project and even a Port Antonio street party. This is one of our TUI Collection excursions, which give you a local flavour of the destination while showcasing its unique, authentic and responsible values.Start at Sun Valley banana plantation then relax at Frenchman’s Cove – Jamaica’s best beach. After a swim and lunch, there’s a boat trip to explore the luxury houses of the Blue Lagoon, or take another dip at Monkey Island. After check-in to a hotel and dinner, it’s time to hit Port Antonio’s biggest weekly bash at Drapers Street Party, where you can drink, dance and mix with the locals.Day two is all about the island’s capital, Kingston. Start with a tour of Bob Marley’s Museum and learn about the life and achievements of the legendary Rastaman. Passing historic buildings and bustling markets, you’ll visit the housing project at Trench Town, then round off at the birthplace of Reggae music at Tuff Gong Studios – it’s where Bob Marley recorded a number of classic hits.

Port Antonio Overnight & Kingston City Tour

Mystic Mountain Tour

Soar through the treetops at Ocho Rios’s famed Mystic Mountain. You’ll ride through the rainforest by chairlift, zoom by zip-lines from platform to platform and experience a white-knuckle ride through nature on this action-packed adventure.Take your seat in the Sky Explorer open-air chairlift and it’s up, up and away to 200 metres in the air. You’ll land at the top of Mystic Mountain looking down at the treetops below, where you’ll have the chance to explore – maybe a bobsled ride or waterslide – before we ratchet up the white-knuckle factor.

You’ll be strapped into a harness, attached to a zipline and the forest is all yours to explore. Then conquer Anancy’s web rope course and the 30ft climbing wall with epic views, and glide 525ft up the mountain then fly back down again through 14 swinging turns high above the Caribbean Sea on the gravity-assisted Raggamuffin.

Mystic Mountain Tour

Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar Private Tour

For an experience that’s 100% Jamaica, look no further than this exclusive private excursion. A tour and tasting of the Appleton Estate rum factory gets the day off to a great start, followed by a refreshing dip in the famous YS Falls and a boat ride over to the one and only Pelican Bar. This is one of our private TUI Collection excursions, which give you a local flavour of the destination while offering you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy the day your way.Kick off at the Appleton Estate and you’ll tour the factory that produces what many consider the finest rums in Jamaica. Learn about the distillation process, juice your own cane and, of course, taste the honey-coloured rum. On to the cascading waters of the YS Falls, you’ll cool off in the refreshing waterfall pools with a swim.After lunch, we board a boat and glide out to the Pelican Bar. This ramshackle hut on stilts has to be seen to be believed. Standing on glittering waters, it’s probably the coolest bar in the world. Don’t forget to carve your name into the wood and if you have a flag handy, bring it out to barman Floyd. With luck, you might spot dolphins too.

Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar Private Tour

Kingston & Blue Mountains Private Tour

This exclusive private tour of Kingston and the Blue Mountains highlights the contrasts between urban and rural Jamaica. Among the star attractions are visits to a coffee plantation, Emancipation Park and the Bob Marley Museum. This is one of our private TUI Collection excursions, which give you a local flavour of the destination while offering you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy the day your way.First, we’ll head to laidback yet noisy Kingston. Tour historic sites in the capital’s uptown like Emancipation Park – here you’ll see the Redemption Song and the Bob Marley statues. At the Bob Marley Museum, you’ll see mementoes such as his gold and platinum discs as well as his outfits and instruments.

Then it’s time for the journey into the Blue Mountains. Stop for a ‘Grandma’s recipe’ lunch and then tour the Craighton Estate – certified by the Rainforest Alliance – and taste its coffee. On the way back, there’s an optional visit to Devon House to view the gardens and to buy the capital’s best ice cream and patties.

Kingston & Blue Mountains Private Tour

Blue Mountains Bicycle Tour

It’s all downhill on this exhilarating bike tour through the famous Blue Mountains. You’ll freewheel down lush tropical scenery, visiting historic sites, local markets and even a secluded waterfall on this full day biking adventure – just for adrenaline junkies.Leaving the hustle and bustle of Montego Bay, you’ll wind your way up through valleys and along hillside roads to the highest point in the Blue Mountains by bus. Once we’ve reached 1,700 metres above sea level, then don your helmet, get set and set off on a bike ride down through green-as-can-be tropical scenery.Along the way, you’ll stop off to explore fascinating historical sites and to browse the stalls of local markets. And, you’ll get to enjoy a typical Jamaican brunch to keep your energy levels up. But keep pushing on because the end of the route promises a refreshing swim by a secluded waterfall.

Blue Mountains Bicycle Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Published by Alison Coplen

My Online magazines were created as a way for friends,clients and visitors to keep in touch , promote business and create interest in tourism, property and share news.

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