Jamaika

Ocho Rios - Evening Cruise on the Luminous Lagoon

Luminous Lagoon is aptly named by locals of Falmouth, Jamaica. Discover why on this evening boat cruise. Like a scene from hit-movie Avatar, the waters around you glow an electric shade of neon blue – a wondrous natural event. A chance to swim here, followed by a traditional Jamaican limbo show, makes this a bucket-list must.

Negril - Dunn's River Falls & Blue Hole Tour

As one of the largest islands in the Caribbean, Jamaica packs a punch in the natural beauty stakes. On this trip, you'll get to visit two of her knockout spots in just one day. Make a Tarzan-like rope swing splash into the exotic Blue Hole springs before making the trek up Dunn's River Falls – the nation's number one natural attraction.

Negril - Bamboo rafting on Martha Brae River

Rafting down the Martha Brae River you'll be transported into a tropical paradise filled with mango trees, mangroves and palms. On this excursion, you'll be guided downriver in a bamboo raft to soak up this exotic landscape, just a short journey away from Montego Bay.Floating downstream in a one or two-seater raft, your guide will navigate these green waters to take you on a 75-minute journey through lush forest. You'll spot tropical plants and birds singing in the treetops as well as mangroves and palms swaying in the wind.What's more, you'll learn the stories and legends surrounding this historic route, including local myths about a secret cave. Perfect for nature lovers and those wanting complete peace and tranquillity.

Negril - Negrilin Ricks' Cafe bussilla

Tule mukaan iltapäiväretkelle rannan reunustaman Negrilin sydämeen, jossa voit shoppailla ja katsella auringonlaskua Ricks' Cafessa. Saaren läntisimmässä kolkassa sijaitsevassa suositussa lomakohteessa on vaikuttava valikoima kauppoja, joissa voit tehdä verovapaita löytöjä - sikareita, hajuvesiä ja koruja. Jos haluat ostaa aitoja jamaikalaisia tuotteita, Norman Manley Boulevardilla on käsityöläismarkkinat. Kun olet shoppaillut tarvitsemasi, suuntaa legendaariseen Rick's Caféen. Tänne kallion laella sijaitsevaan ravintolaan sekä paikalliset että turistit tulevat nauttimaan kylmistä oluista ja karibialais-amerikkalaisesta ruoasta. Iltapäivällä täällä voi nähdä, kun rohkeat paikalliset hyppelevät kalliolta mereen.

Ocho Rios - Martha Brae rafting and Luminous Lagoon tour with dinner

"You'll feel at one with nature as you glide down the Martha Brae River on a bamboo raft," says Tania, one of our expert local guides. This truly Jamaican experience is one of the highlights of this tour, along with the chance to watch a wow-factor natural phenomenon at the Luminous Lagoon. The magic of nature makes the waters glow an electric blue here – so a swim in the neon deep, plus a Jamaican dinner and limbo show, make this tour a bucket-list must.Get ready to kick off your adventure of bamboo rafting down the serene Martha Brae River. Just sit back, soak in the tropical vibes, and let the lush scenery wash over you. After rafting, you'll drive through the town of Falmouth, a historic town bursting with charm and culture – and a great place to soak up Jamaican history. Plus, it's the childhood stomping ground of world's fastest man Usain Bolt. You'll also get to check out St Peter's Anglican Church, one of the oldest churches in Jamaica. Next up is the star of the show. Tania says "this lagoon is one of only four of its kind anywhere in the world. It's like stepping into a scene from the movie Avatar. That's why I find it such a special, magical place." Arriving at the Luminous Lagoon just after sunset, you'll have time to take a dip in the glowing neon waters. Finally, unwind with a welcome drink and sit back with a Jamaican dinner. As you let the vibrant flavours, made from locally sourced ingredients, tickle your taste buds, you'll enjoy an entertaining limbo dancing show.

Negril - Jamwest Beachin katamaraaniristeily

Tämä katamaraaniristeily lähtee Jamwest Beachilta seilaamaan Negrilin kuuluisaa Seven Mile Beachia pitkin, ja se onkin loistava tapa tutustua tähän Jamaikan kolkkaan. Pysähdy matkan varrella snorklauspaikoilla, joissa on vilkas merielämä. Suuntaa sitten ikoniseen Rick's Cafe -kahvilaan katsomaan, kuinka rohkeat kalliohyppääjät sukeltavat alla olevaan mereen. Paluumatkalla pääset nauttimaan Negrilin vilkkaasta tunnelmasta ja auringonlaskusta.

Montego Bay - Montego Bay Sail & Snorkel Catamaran Cruise

Sailing in the Caribbean sun is always going to be fun – but when it includes snorkelling in a Montego Bay marine park and a visit to Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, then you've got perfection. This afternoon catamaran cruise delivers on everything a holiday boat trip should be, with equal measures of relaxation and reinvigoration.

Ocho Rios - Jamwest Adventure Park Negril

If you can tear yourself away from Jamaica's beautiful beaches, then a day of fun-filled thrills awaits at Jamwest Adventure Park. Take your pick of action-packed activities or combos and enjoy a mix of dune buggy or quad driving, ziplines, horseback riding or the Jamculture experience. What's more, all options include transportation to and from your hotel.Choose either a single activity or choose from two combo packages - there's something for everyone. Thrill-seekers can tear across the mud on a powerful dune buggy or quad bike, whizz through the treetops by zipline or plunge into a pool from an extreme waterslide.Take things a little more easy with a relaxing horseback ride through the countryside, or take part in the Jamculture Experience which combines nature, history and a tasting session where you'll try local food and rum.Choose your option:Single Activities: Choose 1 activity – ATV, Zipline, Jamculture experience or Horse rideDouble Combo: Choose 2 activities – ATV/Quad Bike or Dune Buggy, Zipline, Jamculture experience or Horse ride & SwimTriple Combo: Choose 3 activities – ATV/Quad Bike or Dune Buggy, Zipline, Jamculture experience or Horse ride & Swim

Montego Bay - Bamboo Beach VIP, River Tubing, and Dunn’s River Falls Experience

Get ready for an epic Jamaican day! Start with a scenic drive to Dunn's River Falls, where you'll climb the iconic waterfall and cool off in natural plunge pools. Prefer to stay dry? There's an observation deck to catch all the action. Next, shop for souvenirs before heading to Bamboo Beach Club. Sip champagne VIP-style, chill on plush lounge beds, and groove to reggae beats. Feast on a four-course meal with jerk chicken and fish, plus the chef's to-die-for rum raisin bread pudding. Finish with river tubing through gentle rapids for the ultimate adventure.

Ocho Rios - Jamaikan maroonit – kulttuurikierros sisältäen lounaan

Kierroksella Jamaikan pohjoisosassa opit tuntemaan saaren kulttuuria ja historiaa. Vierailet Charles Townin marooni-museossa oppiaksesi maroonien vapaustaistelusta, nautit maukkaan lounaan ja kävelet Sun Valleyn viljelytilalla maistelemassa tuoreita hedelmiä ja vihanneksia. Jada, yksi paikallisoppaistamme, sanoo: "Jamaikan maroonien perintö on ylpeä ja kiehtova. He ovat orjuutettujen länsiafrikkalaisten jälkeläisiä, jotka pakenivat plantaaseilta ja perustivat yhteisöjä, jotka tunnetaan nimellä Maroon Towns. Nämä yhteisöt säilyttivät afrikkalaiset juurensa – maroonikulttuuri tunnetaan eläväisestä musiikista, tanssista, tarinankerronnasta, yrttilääkinnästä ja keittiöstä."Ensimmäinen pysähdyspaikkamme on Sun Valley, maatila, joka esittelee Jamaikan parhaita tuotteita. Kävele trooppisia kukkia pursuavien puutarhojen läpi ja maistele siellä kasvavia tuoreita hedelmiä ja vihanneksia. Opit myös perinteisistä viljelykäytännöistä, jotka ovat elättäneet jamaikalaisia yhteisöjä sukupolvien ajan. Sen jälkeen suuntaat Charles Townin peruskouluun, pieneen kouluun Charles Townin maroonien yhteisön sydämessä. Sen jälkeen vierailemme marooni-museossa, jossa on esillä runsaasti esineitä, kuten perinteisiä vaatteita, aseita ja soittimia. Opit maroonien pitkästä vapaustaistelusta ja heidän tärkeästä roolistaan Jamaikan historiassa. Seuraavaksi on aika istahtaa lounaalle, jolla tarjotaan perinteisiä jamaikalaisia ruokia. Nautit lounaan rennossa paikassa, josta on näkymät rannikolle.

Runaway Bay - Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios Regular Tour

When it comes to bucket list experiences, Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios wears the crown. Set across a whopping five acres of tropical rainforest, its natural cove makes it a perfect habitat for dolphins to thrive. Choose from a range of packages, all with lunch, drinks and use of the infinity pool guaranteed. Options include:Admission - watch dolphins play, interaction with stingrays, Jungle Trail, buffet lunch with drinks, infinity poolEncounter - admission benefits, small interaction with one dolphinSwim Adventure - admission benefits, small interaction and swim with one dolphin Royal Swim - admission benefits, interaction and swim with two dolphins

Runaway Bay - Appleton Rum, YS Falls and 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.