Discover - Jamaica
Discover Jamaica on our sustainable and culturally enlighting trip in March 2021, suitable for travellers from all walks of life.
Join like-hearted travellers whose philosophy is simple: that authentic, enriching travel has transformative powers, and that everyone should be able to experience the spiritual and emotional growth it brings. On this tour, we create safe, soulful, and story-worthy travel experiences and we want every journey to be blessed with social, spiritual, and sustainable stories.
We do not stay in foreign-owned resorts, instead, we only support locally-owned businesses. Enjoy an exquisite 5-course farm-to-table meal at the 'Stush in the Bush' organic farm. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy Jamaica’s beautiful nature and swim in waterfalls, beaches, and lagoons. We’ll hike up the famous Blue Mountains, visit a humble and welcoming Rasta community and challenge all stereotypes one might have about the island and its beautiful people.
This won’t be about all-day tanning, beachside braids, and gift shop Rasta hats (not that there’s anything wrong with that); we just want to rejuvenate you in a different way. After all, we travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us, right? We want to share the glory, struggles, and beauty of this island, an incredibly moving island, as you will find out!
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Details
- Time Difference: GMT - 5 1/2 hours
- Capital: Kingston
- Currency: Jamaican Dollar
- Visa: On arrival for UK citizens
- Our Highlight: The gorgeous Blue Lagoon
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Sustainable Touring In Jamaica
Vegan, Vegetarian and Halal Dining Options
Local Experiences
Jamaica Is Truly Photogenic
Off The Beaten Track Experiences
Jamaica's Beautiful Blue Lagoon
Meet The Locals, Learn From Them Too!
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Highlights
Price : £2,475 per person (based on two people sharing a room)
Tour Inclusions
- Direct economy flights with British Airways from London
- 7 nights accommodation in locally-owned hotels
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (Vegan, Vegetarian and Halal options available)
- All transfers, excursions and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- English speaking guides and fully escorted throughout
- Maximum group size of 20 people
Social and sustainable benefits in booking this trip
- Lodging in locally owned hotels
- This trip supports locally owned businesses
- This tour supports local farmers and the farming economy
- Booking this tour considers the issue of reducing ‘leakage’ which is the unwanted leaving of money from a country as a result of taxes, wages, imports and profits that are paid outside the country
- For every $100 that a tourist spends in the Caribbean, only $20 go back locally. Joining this tour seeks to ensure that the majority of the revenues return to local communities.
To join this incredible cultural experience, call us on 0203 397 4397 or email us at travel@rihaala.com for more information
Itinerary
15th March : Depart London Gatwick to Kingston, Jamaica.
16th March : This morning we will drive inland for a couple of hours to discover the Stush in the Bush organic farm: a wonderful love story. It is the combination of Rastafari and Chic. After our farm visit, we will make our way to Portland (3 hour drive) and spend the next four nights on the east side of the island.
17th March : Today, enjoy a boat trip on the Blue Lagoon and relax with a swim in the beautiful turquoise water. In the afternoon we'll visit Port Antonio, Portland's capital and tour a permaculture cafe in the hills.
18th March : Spend the morning swimming and hiking through Reach Falls, enjoy a fresh lunch at the beach and finish off the day at a secret place in the hills (yep, it's a surprise worth waiting for!)
19th March : Today, we'll explore the stunning Frenchman’s Cove beach day and an evening surprise experience.
20th March : Departing Portland, our first stop will be a hike up the Blue Mountains to visit a Rasta community on the Holy Sabbath, Late lunch/dinner at Eits Cafe (farm to table organic dining) and then overnight in Kingston
21st March : This morning we'll visit Kingston Market with a stop by a local market. Then, we'll visit the Belcour Estate, apiary and river.
22nd March : Transfer to Kingston airport for your return flight to London Gatwick (arriving on the 23rd March)