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Explore Jamaica

“The very detailed presentation at the Blue Mountain coffee estate, the very relaxing raft ride with Captain Curtis.” Simon, traveled in November 2023

• In-depth Cultural
• Explore Kingston, the heart of Jamaican culture
• Tour the Blue Mountains and taste local coffee
• Relax at the stunning Blue Lagoon and beaches

From €3,085

Jamaica Highlights 7Days/ 6 Nights

“The planning and organization were impeccable. Every detail was thoughtfully curated to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience.” Justus, traveled in October 2023

• Festival & Events
• Christmas & New Year
• Explore Kingston's rich history and culture
• Swim and hike at Island Gully Falls
• Climb the famous Dunn's River Falls

From €2,965

Tailor-Made Jamaica Trip with Daily Departure (Private Guide and Driver)

• Explore Rasta Village and culture
• Climb Dunn's River Falls
• Boat to Monkey Island from Blue Lagoon

Tailor-Made Jamaica Holiday with Daily Departure

• Explore Montego Bay on your first day
• Hike to the Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls
• Ride horses through a plantation to Negril Beach

Jamaica - Caribbean & Conservation

• Drive to Negril and enjoy a beachfront dinner
• Engage with local students and make crafts
• Snorkel and cruise at sunset along the coast

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I had the immense pleasure of embarking on a 7-day journey to the Bahamas, courtesy of Across Caribbean Excursions. From the moment our adventure began, I was captivated by the sheer beauty and vibrant atmosphere of the islands. The planning and organization were impeccable. Every detail, from the accommodations to the daily itineraries, was thoughtfully curated to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience. The staff's professionalism and warmth added a personal touch that made the trip even more special. One of the highlights was the diverse range of activities. Whether it was exploring the lush landscapes, engaging in water sports, or simply relaxing on the pristine beaches, there was something for everyone. The excursions were well-organized, providing a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. The cultural experiences were particularly enriching. We got to immerse ourselves in the local Bahamian culture, from the delicious cuisine to the lively music and dance. It was a delight to interact with the friendly locals and learn about their way of life. Above all, the stunning natural beauty of the Bahamas was breathtaking. The crystal-clear waters, exotic marine life, and picturesque sunsets were like scenes from a postcard.

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"I had the immense pleasure of embarking on a 7-day journey to the Bahamas, courtesy of Across Caribbean Excursions. From the moment our adventure began, I was captivated by the sheer beauty and vibrant atmosphere of the islands. The planning and organization were impeccable. Every detail, from the accommodations to the daily itineraries, was thoughtfully curated to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience. The staff's professionalism and warmth added a personal touch that made the trip even more special. One of the highlights was the diverse range of activities. Whether it was exploring the lush landscapes, engaging in water sports, or simply relaxing on the pristine beaches, there was something for everyone. The excursions were well-organized, providing a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. The cultural experiences were particularly enriching. We got to immerse ourselves in the local Bahamian culture, from the delicious cuisine to the lively music and dance. It was a delight to interact with the friendly locals and learn about their way of life. Above all, the stunning natural beauty of the Bahamas was breathtaking. The crystal-clear waters, exotic marine life, and picturesque sunsets were like scenes from a postcard.

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"While all the 'included' visits were enjoyable, some were more interesting than others with the talk by Firstman at the Rastafarian village, the very detailed presentation at the Blue Mountain coffee estate, the very relaxing raft ride with Captain Curtis, the crocodiles and dolphins we saw on the boat trip along the Black River and visiting both Bob Marley and Peter Tosh's homes stood out. Though what stood out most of all was how enjoyable it always was to meet and spent time with local people in local bars and restaurants.

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The 5 Best Jamaica Tours

Enjoy the laid-back Jamaican lifestyle and the island's beauty on these immersive excursions.

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Blue Hole is a popular destination for many travelers; a guided tour will help get you there.

Note: Some tour providers on this list may have limited or ceased operations due to COVID-19. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.

Whether you want to relax at the beach, zip line over the rainforest or dance to reggae music, you'll find that Jamaica offers the ideal setting. To make the most of the island's top attractions , sample Jamaican cuisine and get a glimpse of the laid-back Caribbean lifestyle, you'll want to sign up for a guided tour. Analyzing both traveler sentiment and expert opinion, U.S. News selected the top five tours on the island, ranging from peaceful rafting trips to lively catamaran cruises.

Byron's Jamaica Tours – Blue Hole & Zipline

This eight-hour tour includes back-to-back adventures beginning with a drive to the Blue Hole, a natural pool surrounded by the Jamaican jungle. Here, you'll get the chance to swim and hike to the top of a waterfall. Afterward, you'll head to Mystic Mountain, an adventure park famous for its zip lining. Your day concludes with a dinner of Jamaican cuisine. Reviewers recommend this tour company and say they are professional, on time and employ friendly drivers. Tickets start at $250 per person, depending on the city from which you will be departing. Tours are available daily with start times from 7 a.m. to noon. The company offers adventures that combine the Blue Hole with other outings, such as river tubing, rafting and trips to Dunn's River Falls .

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Rastasafari Experience – Rastasafari Experience from Montego Bay

Enjoy an intimate look at the Rastafarian way of life, from their beliefs and ceremonies to their food and music, on this eight-person tour. During the excursion, tourgoers have the chance to explore the western Jamaican mountains aboard an ATV with highlights that include a visit to a local village and swimming in mineral springs. Reviewers highly praise this tour, applauding the delicious lunch and their interactions with local Jamaicans. Tickets for the three-hour tour, which departs at 8 or 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. with pickup from your Montego Bay hotel , will set you back around $165 per person. Tickets include lunch and juice and coffee samples. The company also offers a tour from Negril.

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Your Jamaican Tour Guide – Negril Highlight Tour

See the top sights in Negril on this afternoon tour, which includes a trip to the Negril Lighthouse, shopping in Time Square and the Negril Craft Market, and a stop at Rick's Café, where tourists frequently jump off its famous cliff into the waters below. Reviewers say the tour guides are knowledgeable. Travelers also appreciate learning about native fruits and the lives of locals. Tickets start at $120 per person and vary based on your pickup location and number of passengers. The tickets do not include entry fees to attractions, some of which only accept cash. Your Jamaican Tour Guide offers many different outings, including excursions to Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay.

Rafting on the Martha Brae

Travelers say gliding down the Martha Brae river on a bamboo raft is a must-do activity when visiting Jamaica. Located about 3 miles inland from the town of Falmouth, the river stretches for about 20 miles. During this outing, you'll spend 75 minutes on the river, visit an herb garden and end your journey at "Rafter's Rest," a small spot that includes a bar and gift shop. Travelers appreciate the expert guides who not only paddle the raft, but also entertain visitors with stories or songs. Tours run daily and tickets start at $77 per person. The company recommends bringing a swimsuit.

Island Routes Caribbean Adventures – Reggae Catamaran Cruise from Montego Bay

Enjoy the sights of Montego Bay aboard a catamaran on this three-hour cruise. The tour includes snorkeling at a coral reef followed by unlimited cocktails and appetizers accompanied by music. The trip concludes with a stop at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, where you'll find water trampolines and a 120-foot waterslide. Reviewers say the cruise is lots of fun thanks to its party atmosphere and delicious drinks. Others complain that the booking process is confusing. Cruises run Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10 a.m., and you must be at least 18 years old to participate. Tickets start at $100. The company also offers cruises in other Jamaican destinations, including Negril and the South Coast.

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15 Best Jamaica Tours

Located in the beautiful Caribbean Sea, the island nation of Jamaica is part of the Greater Antilles island chain.

In the past, it’s been a colony of both Spain and England and played important roles in the slave trade and the production of sugar cane, which was used mainly to make rum for export.

It’s one of the Caribbean’s most popular vacation destinations and is especially popular with those who love lots of sun, sand, and water.

The island abounds with scenic waterfalls, amazing stretches of white beaches, and relatively untouched tracts of forests.

Tours are a great way to see as much as possible with minimal hassle, let’s check out 15 of the best.

1. Snorkeling Cruise to Dunn’s River Falls with Music & Open Bar

This 3 ½-hour tour to the iconic Dunn’s River Falls includes snorkeling in the Caribbean’s blue waters, music, and even an open bar.

Your mode of transportation will be a sleek catamaran. After a brief safety orientation, you and your travel companions will plunge into the water and check out the exotic coral and incredibly colorful and diverse underwater species.

The falls portion of the tour includes a guided hike up the distinct terraces, which provide unobstructed views of the surrounding forest.

This all-inclusive tour includes round-trip transportation and a traditional beachside lunch buffet.

2. River Rafting the Martha Brae from Montego Bay

Jamaica’s Martha Brae River winds its way through some of the island’s most lush and undisturbed jungles, which are best explored by the 30-foot long bamboo rafts that are the primary mode of transportation.

Your guide will lead you through the labyrinth of waterways while telling you interesting facts about the plants and animals that you spot.

This tour is excellent value and the perfect way to commune with Mother Nature. You’ll love the chance to get away from the hectic and often overcrowded sites that most tourists visit.

Transportation to and from your hotel is included, but food, drinks, and entrance fees aren’t.

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3. Tastes of Jamaica Tour with Beach Cookout

Jamaica is known for its sumptuous cuisine, which generally features lots of fresh seafood, exotic fruits and vegetables, and tasty adult beverages to wash it all down.

If you’re a beach lover and foodie, then this beachside cookout tour is a great way to spend half a day.

The tour includes side excursions to a few local farms and a mountainside coffee plantation.

Upon returning to the beach, guests will get an overview of Jamaican cuisine and enjoy a beer or rum punch.

Feel free to assist the cooks; if you’d rather relax and enjoy the scenery, that’s okay too.

Everything is included except tips and beach towels.

4. Downhill Bike Tour of Blue Mountain with Transport from Ocho Rios

The only thing better than biking through the majestic Jamaican countryside is doing it all while traveling downhill.

The tour begins in Ocho Rios with a drive up into the mountains, where you’ll dismount, enjoy a tasty brunch, and get a tour of the famous Blue Mountain Coffee Company’s hillside plantation.

After a yummy brunch, you’ll receive a brief orientation with your guide, then begin the biking portion of the trip.

The tour lasts about nine hours, two and a half of which are spent on the bike. It’s a value-packed tour that includes stops at a few waterfalls, round-trip transportation, and even a mid-afternoon lunch.

5. Chukka Horseback Ride & Swim

Seeing Jamaica’s beautiful sights by horseback is one of the most unique and exciting ways to experience the island’s beauty.

Before starting, guests will get a crash-course in how to properly handle the strong but docile animal.

The 2 ½-hour tour includes rides through the forest, beach, and even a swimming portion. If you’ve never ridden a horse while it’s swimming, it’s quite the experience.

Don’t worry if you’re a newbie at riding horses; your professional guide will be with you every step of the way.

The tour begins in Montego Bay. Before setting out, you’ll get a historical overview of the city that’s one of the island’s tourist centers.

6. Chukka Zip-line in the Forest Canopy

With deep valleys, winding rivers, and forest-covered mountains, the landscape in Jamaica is perfect for zip-lining.

It’s not only exhilarating, but it also gives you a rare bird’s eye view of the surrounding country usually only available to those with pockets deep enough to take a helicopter tour.

Zip-lining is safe and inexpensive. The lines are connected by a series of platforms at varying heights mounted in the trees of the rainforest.

Before the plunge, all participants receive a safety briefing. There are a variety of lines, so finding one suitable for everyone shouldn’t be a problem.

7. ATV Off-Road Adventure-Tour in Sandy Bay

From zip-lines and catamarans to horses that can swim, Jamaica tour providers have thought of nearly every mode of transportation – this off-road ATV takes it to another level.

From Negril or Montego Bay, this two-hour tour includes sections through the lush jungle, local farming villages, a colonial plantation, and rides up a mountain or two as well.

Each tour begins with a comprehensive safety briefing. If you select the option when you book, you can enjoy a traditional Jamaican lunch as well.

It’s an adrenaline-filled way to experience the country’s splendor, and the rest of your day will be free for other adventures.

8. Day-Trip to Dunn’s River Falls, 9 Miles & Luminous Lagoon

For those value-minded travelers who like getting the most bang for their travel dollar, this three-stop tour includes visits to Dunn’s River Falls, Luminous Lagoon, and 9 Mile.

The trip includes a guided hiking part to the 600-foot terraced top of Dunn’s River Falls. If you’ve chosen the option at booking, you’ll head out on an evening cruise to the famous lagoon that glows in the dark as well.

Guests will have time to take a swim and relax before checking out the burial site of the island’s reggae legend, the one and only Bob Marley.

At Ocho Rios, guests will enjoy an authentic Jamaican lunch and a bit of shopping.

9. Couples Bamboo Rafting Jamaica’s Great River

If you and your love are interested in avoiding the crowds and spending a little quality time together, this guided bamboo rafting tour of Jamaica’s Great River is a natural fit.

Your guide will lead you through the river and its tributaries that wind their way through some of the island’s most pristine jungles. Along the way, you’ll hear a narration about the history of the area, as well as learn about some of the plant and animal species.

The tour includes an optional foot massage, traditional Jamaican lunch, or even zip-lining.

Be sure to specify which options you want when booking.

10. Blue Mountain Hike from Kingston

The majestic Blue Mountains around Kingston feature some of the island’s most beautiful forests and spectacular views.

They’re also very rugged, and best explored by a 4-wheel drive vehicle driven by a local with lots of experience.

On this tour, guests will be taken to the island’s highest peak and see exotic plant and animal species along the way.

The views from the top are extraordinary, so make sure your phone/camera is charged. Some sections of the tour include moderately strenuous hikes, so dress accordingly.

Lunch is included, but you may want to bring a mid-morning snack.

11. In Bob Marley’s Footsteps Full-Day Tour

For music fans, reggae lovers, and fans of Bob Marley, this full-day tour deserves a spot on your itinerary.

The tour includes stops at two museums that chronicle the amazing life of a man born from humble beginnings who became a worldwide music phenomenon.

Your local guide will begin the tour in the St. An and 9 Miles area of the island, where Marley was born and raised. The tour’s second section is in the Trench Town area of Kingston that was made famous by one of the musician’s most famous songs.

The tour is a long one. There will be time to stop for lunch, but the cost isn’t included.

12. Appleton Rum Estate Tour from Montego Bay

Over the years, rum and the sugarcane that’s used to distill it have played huge parts in the island’s history and economy.

Appleton Estates is the island’s oldest surviving distillery and has been producing the amber liquor for more than two centuries.

In addition to touring the plantation’s scenic grounds, guests will get a fascinating narrated insight into the process by which sugarcane and a few other ingredients are turned into rum.

Samples of 10 different grades and flavor profiles of island rum will be provided, and each tour guest gets a complimentary bottle to take home with them.

13. 7 Mile Beach Excursion from Montego Bay or Grand Palladium

Starting in Montego Bay, this seven-hour tour includes Negril’s amazing 7 Mile Beach on the island’s picturesque northern coast.

Tour activities include swimming, snorkeling or just relaxing if that’s more your speed.

Guests will have time for a bite to eat at Rick’s Café, though the cost isn’t included, so bring a few bucks for food and drink.

If you’re staying in Montego Bay or Grand Palladium, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

The tour is family-friendly and guided by a knowledgeable local, who’ll give you and your travel companions an insightful narrative into the history of the areas you’re visiting.

14. 6-Hour Dunn’s River Falls Park and Shopping Tour

Dunn’s River Falls Park is one of Jamaica’s most popular attractions.

It’s comprised of a number of terraces that rise nearly 600 feet into the jungle canopy and can be reached by a moderately strenuous hike.

If you’d rather sit the hike out, that’s okay; you’re more than welcome to relax on the beach and wait for the group’s return.

There are also swimming and natural massage areas near the falls. When everyone gets back, it’ll be time to head into Ocho Rios for a little shopping.

Food and purchases made while shopping aren’t included in the tour’s cost.

15. Tour of Blue Mountain Coffee

White sandy beaches, skies full of sun, and countless miles of shimmering seas are great, but after a few days, you may be feeling like it’s time for a temporary change of scenery.

Leaving those things behind, this trek into Jamaica’s Blue Mountains will make it seem like you’re worlds away.

The mountain’s ecosystem is a tropical rainforest; it’s filled with an incredible variety of plants, trees, and animals of all kinds.

The Blue Mountain Coffee Plantation is the tour’s highlight. Guests will see how the beans are grown, processed, and turned into the dark drink that nearly all of us love.

15 Best Jamaica Tours:

• Snorkeling Cruise to Dunn’s River Falls with Music & Open Bar
• River Rafting the Martha Brae from Montego Bay
• Tastes of Jamaica Tour with Beach Cookout
• Downhill Bike Tour of Blue Mountain with Transport from Ocho Rios
• Chukka Horseback Ride & Swim
• Chukka Zip-line in the Forest Canopy
• ATV Off-Road Adventure-Tour in Sandy Bay
• Day-Trip to Dunn's River Falls, 9 Miles & Luminous Lagoon
• Couples Bamboo Rafting Jamaica’s Great River
• Blue Mountain Hike from Kingston
• In Bob Marley’s Footsteps Full-Day Tour
• Appleton Rum Estate Tour from Montego Bay
• 7 Mile Beach Excursion from Montego Bay or Grand Palladium
• 6-Hour Dunn's River Falls Park and Shopping Tour
• Tour of Blue Mountain Coffee