Classic: Jamaica Encompassed (CJJE)
Countries Visited: Jamaica
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard
Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Accommodations: Not Availaible
Highlights
Relax on world-class beaches, Bargain at local markets, Drum and dance with the locals at a Maroon village, Experience a different side of this familiar island
Description
Escape the all-inclusive resorts and see a side of Jamaica that few tourists experience on this whirlwind eight-day adventure. Stay at a Maroon village and witness traditional drumming and dancing before settling into your overnight stay with the locals. Explore all Kingston has to offer and visit Ricks CafE for a taste of culture and fun in the sun. With plenty of time to relax on Jamaicas famous white-sand beaches, youre going to come back well-rested - and with a real understanding of this vibrant island.
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Accommodations: Not Availaible
Highlights
Relax on world-class beaches, Bargain at local markets, Drum and dance with the locals at a Maroon village, Experience a different side of this familiar island
Description
Escape the all-inclusive resorts and see a side of Jamaica that few tourists experience on this whirlwind eight-day adventure. Stay at a Maroon village and witness traditional drumming and dancing before settling into your overnight stay with the locals. Explore all Kingston has to offer and visit Ricks CafE for a taste of culture and fun in the sun. With plenty of time to relax on Jamaicas famous white-sand beaches, youre going to come back well-rested - and with a real understanding of this vibrant island.
Details
- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Montego Bay | Day 1 Montego Bay There are no planned activities until a welcome meeting in the evening. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting |
| Day 2 | Ocho Rios | Day 2 Montego Bay/Ocho Rios (1B, 1D) During free time in Ocho Rios, opt to check out Fern Gully to find yourself in an Amazon-like rainforest, horseback ride in the Caribbean Sea, or shop for souvenirs. Nearby Dunns River Falls offers the opportunity to climb the sheer face of a rushing waterfall. Just want to relaxs Theres plenty of time of that, too. Tonight pays respect to a part of Jamaica's history often unseen. Visit a Maroon village showcasing the community of slaves who ran away from plantations to the mountains, and became known as the Maroons. Learn more about the history and culture of this community before enjoying a Maroon feast. Participate in indigenous dancing and enjoy singing and drumming with the community members. Included Activities: Charles Town Maroon Village Experience Transport: Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 3 | Kingston | Day 3 Ocho Rios/Kingston (1B) Continue on to Kingston. Fill your time here with as much (or as little) as you please. Tour Port Royal, a 14th-century stomping ground of some of the New Worlds most infamous pirates. With a little more energy, explore Kingstons famous nightlife, full of reggae music and good vibes. Transport: Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 4 | Treasure Beach | Day 4 Kingston/Treasure Beach (1B) Enjoy a free morning in Kingston. Travel to Treasure Beach and opt to chill out on the secluded beach or visit the seven waterfalls of YS Falls. Transport: Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 5 | Treasure Beach | Day 5 Treasure Beach (1B) Opt for a river safari. Travel about 10 minutes offshore to await dolphins on their morning swim. From there, head to where the Caribbean Sea meets the Black River and cruise upstream to see the Jamaican crocodile. See how the locals use the river for their livelihood - fishing and shrimping. Afterwards, head to Pelican Bar. This quaint island-in-the-sea lounge is like nothing you've ever seen - the setting is on a sand bar about 15 minutes off shore, very idyllic and unique. At Pelican Bar, have lunch, swim and sunbathe. |
| Day 6 | Negril | Day 6 Treasure Beach/Negril (1B) Continue on to Negril with a visit to Ricks CafE. Enjoy the seemingly endless white-sand beaches and local flavour. Included Activities: Ricks CafE Visit Transport: Private Vehicle (3.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 7 | Negril | Day 7 Negril (1B) Opt to explore the local caves and rocky bluffs where heroism can be added to holiday pastimes. Walk the beach, visit the cliffs, scuba dive, windsurf, parasail or do nothing at all and relax in a hammock. |
| Day 8 | Montego Bay | Day 8 Negril/Montego Bay (1B) Trip ends on arrival to Montego Bay. If spending additional time in Montego Bay, opt to visit a Rastafarian indigenous village. Learn about the history and daily life of this unique group of people while getting a sample of some local drumming. Enjoy a traditional vegetarian lunch. Included Activities: Departure Day (Activities) Transport: Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s)) |
- Disclaimer
Local Flights: N/A
Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
