Negril Jamaica Tour Excursions
From Soloman and Sienna of Talk of the Town Tours
876-826-8085
MAYFIELD FALLS
This is a true Jamaican “Garden of Eden”. Anyone fit who enjoys water will love this day. You will be hike up the Mayfield River, not on land, but in the water! All along the way you will stop to experience natural slides, Jacuzzis, underwater tunnels, and diving holes for your swimming pleasure. When you finally have 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.
*COMINE BLACK RIVER AND MAYFIELD FALLS FOR AN EXPLORATION OF TWO SEPARATE PARISH ATTRACTIONS! ASK FOR THIS SPECIAL “2 STOP” TRIP PRICE.
WANT TO GO SOMEPLACE NOT ON THE LIST? NEED TRANSPORTATION FOR A LARGER GROUPS? BUSES AND CUSTOMIZED TRIPS AVAILABLE, INQUIRE BY E-MAIL FOR PRICE QUOTES.* Sala@jamaicans.com
APPLETON ESTATE
Rum punch, rum laced tropical fruit drinks, rum cake, rum candy, rum tipped cigars…On this trip, you’ll discover why Jamaica is famous for this particular product. Discover how the golden amber liquid so many people enjoy winds up in the bottle, when it originally started as a stalk of sugar cane. 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 a gift shop on the premises.
BOB MARLEY 9 MILE
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.....
A trip for reggae enthusiasts. Visit Bob Marley’s mausoleum and family grounds. Travel through small villages and market town, stop and pick up fresh fruits in season, see what life is all about outside tourist areas.
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ESCORTED TOUR OF NIGHT SPOTS/ENTERTAINMENT
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.
NEGRIL ORIENTATION TRIP
Is this your first time to Negril? Take a 4 hour 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”. Pick and choose when and where you want to stop and explore, plus I will stop at those special places I don’t want you to miss out on……learn the layout of the town, where to find those special places to eat, shop, relax or party you’ve heard about or are known only to local residents. Want to stop on the grounds of the lighthouse, stop in at the Jamaican Jurassic Park, watch a sunset from Rick’s or Pirate’s Cave? Want to learn where to get the best exchange rate for your dollar, pick up groceries, and find the souvenir and craft shops with the best prices? Want to learn about food specialties from a Jamaican’s point of view, find out which scooter shop is the most reputable, how to save money on phone calls home or where to get the best rates for email services or internet time? Want to start out in the morning? Would you rather go midafternoon to sunset? You choose the time - this is the trip for you!
LOST BEACH
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. Watch the boats come in with the fresh catch of the day. Have fresh roasted fish there, or buy some to take home to cook later, or arrange to have it cooked for you.
LITTLE BAY
Definitely off the beaten track, Little Bay is a way to see what Negril might have been years ago before the tourist boom struck. Take a half day to explore sandy coves, a “rat-bat” cave, and a submerged, underground swimming hole for a quick, cooling dip after your short hike. Stop for a visit at Bob Marley’s hideaway, have lunch at Uncle Sam’s bar, 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.
Combine Lost Beach and Little Bay into a peek into what it might be like to live here as a member of a small community, rather than a tourist. Ask for price quote on the discounted combination trip.
ROARING RIVER PARK – Benji’s Mineral Spring
Roaring River Estate in Petersfield is named for the gushing waters of the river. It 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. This is an area of tall trees, beautiful flowers, and beautiful water. Take a dip in the underground mineral spring, and explore the property’s cave. If you visit Benji’s mineral spring, you will bathe in a fresh water pool in the midst of his own ‘garden of Eden.
COMBINE YS FALLS, BLACK RIVER AND THE APPLETON ESTATE FOR A 3-IN-1 PACKAGE.
ST. ELIZABETH = Black River
Take a ride up the river on a pontoon boat, learning about the crocodiles, birds and plants of this protected area. Feel adventurous? Take a swim at the turn around spot – your boat captain will be sure you can swim without crocodile companionship! You will also see Bamboo Alley, and drive through Middle Quarters where you can purchase some peppered shrimps and for a stop in Scott’s Cove, a corner famous for its “fish and bammy stands” - another Jamaican food treat.
ST. ELIZABETH = Y.S. Falls
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. You’ll 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. Or, add in an hour’s cruise down the river on an inner tube for a ride through tranquility.
*COMBINE YS FALLS & BLACK RIVER CRUISE.... or YS FALLS & APPLETON...or BLACK RIVER & APPLETON for a discounted 2-in-1 package price.
Bamboo Rafting I
Enjoy the height of relaxation – aboard a bamboo raft, take a one hour cruise down the Great River. Listen to stories of the valley or Jamaican life from your ‘pole man’ as he steers you down the tranquil green waters. Close your eyes and soak in the quiet of nature’s sounds. Ask to take a dip in the water if you like.
Bamboo Rafting II
Take a raft ride down the Martha Brae River. Try your skills being the poleman – YOU guide the raft!
Glistening Waters
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 lagoon is the largest – don’t miss this one!
COMBINE RAFTING ON THE MARTHA BRAE AND GLISTENING WATERS FOR A DOUBLE DOSE OF FUN!
Rock Springs
Visit a small rural community in the hills above Negril. Spend some time with people in the village – stop to visit a working farm and see how vegetables and herb is grown. Learn the unique way water is funneled from the mineral springs for personal use. Have a cold beer and chat with the shop owner about local life.
This trip is for people who want to get out and away from the tourist spots and learn what country life is really all about.
*COMBINE ROCK SPRINGS AND MAYFIELD FALLS FOR A TRUE DAY IN THE COUNTRYSIDE! Ask for a price quote on this discounted trip.