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Jamaica Encompassed & Reggae Sumfest
13 days, Montego Bay to Montego Bay
Itinerary Notes
Depending on the departure you are booked on, the Reggae Sumfest portion of this trip will either be at the beginning or end of your tour. Each departure will visit the same locations for the same amount of time but may run in a different order.
Itinerary
Day 1Montego Bay
Arrive in time for a 6pm welcome meeting. Jump right into the action tonight and head out with the group to Reggae Sumfest.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Reggae Sumfest Festival
Jump into the action and get in the groove with an included ticket to three nights of Reggae Sumfest. Prepare to see local acts, international stars, and dance the night away to the island beats. One or two big international names typically are on the bill one evening. Past performers have included Rihanna, Usher, Kanye West and Alicia Keys – expect one or more international stars to hit the stage! Featuring Dancehall Night, Reggae Night and a little bit of everything in between, each night will try to up the ante with the final night usually packing the biggest punch!
Day 2Montego Bay
Enjoy free time during the day to relax or for optional activities. Later, get into the groove with an included ticket to Reggae Sumfest.
Free Time
Take the day to visit Dunns River Falls, take a catamaran tour, or relax on the beach in preparation for the first International night.
Reggae Sumfest Festival
Jump into the action and get in the groove with an included ticket to three nights of Reggae Sumfest. Prepare to see local acts, international stars, and dance the night away to the island beats. One or two big international names typically are on the bill one evening. Past performers have included Rihanna, Usher, Kanye West and Alicia Keys – expect one or more international stars to hit the stage! Featuring Dancehall Night, Reggae Night and a little bit of everything in between, each night will try to up the ante with the final night usually packing the biggest punch!
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Tour
20USD per personDunn's River Falls are like nature's giant stairway leading down to the Caribbean Sea. Be careful as you clamber up against the current onto the limestone terraces. Guides are available to lend a hand. Take your time, cool off in the water, and enjoy the lush vegetation on the shore along the way. Afterwards, reward yourself with an included lunch.
Catamaran Cruise
Climb aboard and enjoy a day-cruise around Montego Bay. Soak up the sun and take the plunge into the warm Caribbean sea!
Negril Day Trip
Spend the day in Negril, known for it's beautiful white-sand beaches. Make sure to check out Rick's Cafe, a bar famous for its stunning sunsets and professional cliff diving performances.
Day 3Montego Bay
Take the day for some r&r or check out one of the nearby optional activities. Tonight, get ready for the final party of Reggae Sumfest and dance 'til dawn.
Free Time
Enjoy a free day for optional activities before the final night of the festival.
Reggae Sumfest Festival
Jump into the action and get in the groove with an included ticket to three nights of Reggae Sumfest. Prepare to see local acts, international stars, and dance the night away to the island beats. One or two big international names typically are on the bill one evening. Past performers have included Rihanna, Usher, Kanye West and Alicia Keys – expect one or more international stars to hit the stage! Featuring Dancehall Night, Reggae Night and a little bit of everything in between, each night will try to up the ante with the final night usually packing the biggest punch!
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Tour
20USD per personDunn's River Falls are like nature's giant stairway leading down to the Caribbean Sea. Be careful as you clamber up against the current onto the limestone terraces. Guides are available to lend a hand. Take your time, cool off in the water, and enjoy the lush vegetation on the shore along the way. Afterwards, reward yourself with an included lunch.
Catamaran Cruise
Climb aboard and enjoy a day-cruise around Montego Bay. Soak up the sun and take the plunge into the warm Caribbean sea!
Negril Day Trip
Spend the day in Negril, known for it's beautiful white-sand beaches. Make sure to check out Rick's Cafe, a bar famous for its stunning sunsets and professional cliff diving performances.
Day 4Montego Bay
Enjoy a free day to regroup after Reggae Sumfest. Meet new members of the group at an evening welcome meeting.
Depending on the departure you are booked on, the Reggae Sumfest portion of this trip will either be at the beginning or end of your tour.
Free Time
Spend the day to relaxing and soaking in the island vibes, or take part in a variety of optional activities.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
You may be a seasoned pro at group travel by now, but there will likely be some new travellers joining the group. Sit in on the welcome meeting to meet the newest members of your group and learn about the next leg of your tour.
Day 5Montego Bay/Negril
En route to Negril, visit a Rastafarian indigenous village including drumming lessons, a delicious lunch and information about fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants. Later, visit famous Rick's Café. Opt to enjoy an evening cocktail while watching the locals dive from the scenic cliffs.
En route to Negril, 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.
Continue on to Negril with a visit to Rick's Café. Enjoy the seemingly endless white-sand beaches and local flavour.
Private Vehicle
Stop along outside Montego Bay at a traditional Rastafarian village.
Rastafarian Indigenous Village Visit
Meet a local guide at the Montego River Gardens and head out across the Montego River. Learn about the tropical plants (including 90 different herb beds), fruit trees and wildlife in the river valley. Continue into the Rastafarian village and straight to the ‘ital spice’ kitchen to discover more about the Rastafari diet and their unique "ital" food preparation. Meditate while walking the labyrinth following crystal-lined pathways.
Enter the music hut to feel the pulsating rhythms of the drummers, then enjoy a traditional vegetarian lunch.
Free Time
Start exploring this beach paradise.
Rick's Café Visit
Head to the famous Rick's Café. Opt to enjoy an evening cocktail while watching the locals dive from the scenic cliffs.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 6Negril
Spend a whole day enjoying Negril. With beach time or a number of other activities.
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.
Free Time
Do as much or as little as you like– the day is yours.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Cliff Diving
Head to Rick's Cafe on the western edge of the island and experience the thrill of cliff diving. Whether you're brave enough to take the plunge, or just happy to watch the locals take dives from the tops of trees, this is one's of Jamaica's 'must see' activities. Come for drinks at sunset and you won't be disappointed.
Parasailing
60USD per personPut on a lifejacket, clip into the harness and get ready to soar! Feel the breeze and enjoy the peace of flying high above Negril with your bird's eye view of the beach, hotels and endless sea. This is a great activity to cross off your bucket list.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Negril/Treasure Beach
Travel to Treasure Beach and opt to chill out on the secluded beach or visit the seven waterfalls of YS Falls.
Treasure Beach is not on the average Jamaica tourist's radar, and we hope it stays that way so the long stretches of beach are all yours to explore.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Start exploring this secluded piece of heaven on earth.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Treasure Beach
Spend the day enjoying paradise. Opt to take a local boat ride to search for dolphins and crocodiles in their natural environment or visit the unique Pelican Bar out at sea.
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.
Free Time
Get exploring.
Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow
Black River Safari Tour
65USD per personDiscover the beauty of the South Coast with a 1.5 hr boat ride up Jamaica's longest river. Visit the famous wetland area called the Black River Morass to search for crocodiles and see more than 100 species of birds native to the area. Throughout the 10km (6 mi) journey, the captain will point out interesting tidbits about the ecology and history of this untouched natural area. At the end, relax and enjoy a traditional Jamaican lunch.
Pelican Bar
65USD per personPicture a mass of driftwood, nailed together to create a basic structure, covered by a palm thatch roof and supported by stilts, sitting on a sandbar in the middle of the ocean, and this is Floyd's Pelican Bar. Take a boat from Parottee Beach, then have enjoy some fresh fish, a few cold beers and lazy sun-drenched vibe. (Try the Pelican Perfection - lime juice, rum, ginger beer, and sugar. Ya man.)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 9Treasure Beach/Kingston
Travel to the capital city of Kingston. Visit the Bob Marley Museum or opt to visit plenty of historical sights full of Caribbean pirate lore.
While in Kingston, visit the famous Bob Marley Museum to learn about the history of Jamaica’s most famous musician. The museum is located at Bob Marley’s former residence, and you will be walking in his famous footsteps as you hear his unique and impactful story.
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 World's' most infamous pirates.
Take a boat trip to Lime Cay or visit the Devon House.
With a little more energy, explore Kingston's famous nightlife, full of reggae music and good vibes.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Bob Marley Museum Visit
The Bob Marley Museum is an excellent opportunity to learn about the history of Jamaica’s most famous musician. The museum is located at Bob Marley’s former residence, and you will be walking in his famous footsteps as you hear his unique and impactful story.
Optional Activities - Day 9 HideShow
Devon House Visit
10USD per personVisit the national monument of Devon House, built in the late 19th century by George Stiebel, Jamaica’s first black millionaire. Soak in the Victorian opulence of the building, furnished with antiques from Jamaica, England and France. Stroll the gardens and enjoy the serenity of the setting, an oasis within Kingston's hustle and bustle.
Lime Cay Boat Trip
15USD per personTake a boat trip to Lime Cay, 15 min off Port Royal. This limestone key on Jamaica's south-east coast offers white sand and excellent snorkelling. Relax and wave to the passengers flying overhead as they take off and land at the nearby international airport.
Port Royal Tour
80USD per personTake a guided tour around Port Royal, the 14th-century stomping ground of some of the New World's most infamous pirates. Learn more about the swash-buckling era in Jamaica.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Kingston
Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt for a tour of a Blue Mountain coffee plantation or check out a nearby market for some souvenirs.
Free Time
Head out and explore.
Optional Activities - Day 10 HideShow
Blue Mountains Visit
Leave the city behind for the day and venture up into the famous coffee-producing Blue Mountains. The lush hills and fresh air are a nice break from the coastal heat. Tour a coffee plantation or two and enjoy a cup of the area's black gold.
Devon House Visit
10USD per personVisit the national monument of Devon House, built in the late 19th century by George Stiebel, Jamaica’s first black millionaire. Soak in the Victorian opulence of the building, furnished with antiques from Jamaica, England and France. Stroll the gardens and enjoy the serenity of the setting, an oasis within Kingston's hustle and bustle.
Lime Cay Boat Trip
15USD per personTake a boat trip to Lime Cay, 15 min off Port Royal. This limestone key on Jamaica's south-east coast offers white sand and excellent snorkelling. Relax and wave to the passengers flying overhead as they take off and land at the nearby international airport.
Port Royal Tour
80USD per personTake a guided tour around Port Royal, the 14th-century stomping ground of some of the New World's most infamous pirates. Learn more about the swash-buckling era in Jamaica.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 11Kingston/Ocho Rios
En route to Ocho Rios, visit a Maroon village. Learn about their important history in Jamaica and visit a secluded river with crystal-clear pools. Enjoy lunch accompanied by traditional drumming and dancing.
Today 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.
Continue on to Ocho Rios.
Private Vehicle
Stop at the Charles Town Maroon village en route.
Your Local Living Moment: Charles Town Maroon Village Experience
Hike through lush vegetation and into history. Learn the story of the Maroons – runaway slaves who fought against the British during the 17th to 19th centuries. Watch traditional dancing and drumming, and listen to stories, poetry and songs. Find out how to blow an Abeng (cow horn), once used by the slaves to communicate with each other over distances.
Free Time
Start exploring.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 12Ocho Rios
Spend a full free day on this idyllic beach or opt to climb nearby Dunn's River Falls. Opt to bargain for handicrafts at the market, explore Fern Gully, or horseback ride on the beach.
With a free day, opt to check out Fern Gully to find yourself in an Amazon-like rainforest, horseback ride in the Caribbean Sea, or shop for last-minute souvenirs. Nearby Dunn's River Falls offers the opportunity to climb the sheer face of a rushing waterfall.
Just want to relax? There's plenty of time of that, too.
Free Time
Explore the area in your free time.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 13Ocho Rios/Montego Bay
Travel to Montego Bay where the tour ends on arrival.
Tour ends on arrival to Montego Bay in the late morning. The van will make two stops in Montego Bay— one at the start hotel and one at the airport.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.