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Udflugt til Kingston og Blue Mountains med Bob Marley Museum

De slående kontraster mellem det urbane og det landlige Jamaica er i centrum på denne udflugt. En udforskning af Kingston og Blue Mountains giver en fantastisk introduktion til øens karakter. Blandt højdepunkterne på denne udflugt er besøg på en kaffeplantage, Emancipation Park og det ikoniske Bob Marley Museum. Som en af vores erfarne guider siger: "Blandingen af byens livlighed og det fredelige landskab indkapsler virkelig hjertet af Jamaica." Udflugtseventyret begynder med en tur ind i de tågede Blue Mountains. Nyd en autentisk jamaicansk frokost, inden du begiver dig ud på en tur til Rainforest Alliance-certificerede Craighton Estate. Lad dine sanser blive pirret af duften af Blue Mountain-kaffe, der er bredt anerkendt som en af verdens bedste. Herefter kaster vi os ud i Kingstons pulserende rytme. Udforsk historiske steder i hovedstadens uptown, såsom Emancipation Park – hjemsted for den kraftfulde Redemption Song og Bob Marley-statuer. På Bob Marley Museum kan du lære alt om reggaens historie og se minder, herunder hans guld- og platinplader samt hans personlige tøj og instrumenter. Denne udflugt lover en uforglemmelig indsigt i Jamaicas sjæl.

Appleton Rum tasting, YS Falls and Pelican Bar tour

A tantalising blend of rum, waterfalls and floating bars awaits on this action-packed trip. Showcasing the island's cultural heritage and natural beauty, this excursion has 100% Jamaica stamped all over it. As one of our expert local guides, Floyd says, ‘Experiencing Jamaica through rum tasting, wild swimming at a waterfall and an iconic bar gives you a great perspective on the many attractions of Jamaica. It's like stepping into a living postcard.' Begin your day with a fascinating tour of the Appleton Estate rum factory, renowned for producing some of the finest rums in Jamaica. Floyd enthuses, ‘Discover the distillation process, juice your own sugar cane and savour the honey-coloured rum – it's a truly immersive experience.' Next, you'll be whisked away to the cascading waters of the YS Falls where you can cool off in the refreshing waterfall pools. After lunch, it's time to hop on a boat and glide out to the Pelican Bar. With luck, you might spot dolphins en route. The Pelican Bar is a ramshackle hut on stilts which has to be seen to be believed. Standing on glittering waters, it's probably the coolest bar in the world. Be sure to carve your name into the wood as a memento of your visit. After a swim in the natural pools surrounding the bar, round off your day by raising a glass to Jamaica's intoxicating charm.

Kingston and Blue Mountains private tour with Bob Marley Museum

This exclusive private tour of Kingston and the Blue Mountains highlights the contrasts between urban and rural Jamaica. Among the star attractions are visits to a coffee plantation, Emancipation Park and the Bob Marley Museum. First, we'll head into the Blue Mountains. Stop for an authentic Jamaican lunch and then tour the Craighton Estate – certified by the Rainforest Alliance – and taste its coffee. Then, it's on to laid-back yet noisy Kingston. Tour historic sites in the capital's uptown like Emancipation Park – here you'll see the Redemption Song and the Bob Marley statues. At the Bob Marley Museum, you'll see mementoes such as his gold and platinum discs as well as his outfits and instruments.

Spirit of the Maroons - kulturel udflugt på Jamaica med frokost

Din rejse gennem Jamaicas nordlige del vil afsløre øens kultur og historie for dig. Du besøger Charles Town Maroon Museum for at lære om maronernes kamp for frihed, og du nyder en velsmagende frokost på Strawberry Fields Together og slentrer gennem Sun Valley landbrugsejendom for at smage friske frugter og grøntsager. Jada, en af vores dygtige lokale guider, siger: "De jamaicanske maroner har en stolt og fascinerende arv. De er efterkommere af slavegjorte vestafrikanere, der flygtede fra plantager og skabte samfund kendt som Maroon Towns. Disse samfund bevarede deres afrikanske rødder, og Maron-kulturen er kendt for levende musik, dans, historiefortælling, urtemedicin og deres køkken".Vores første stop er Charles Town Basic School, en lille skole i hjertet af Charles Town Maroon-samfundet. Derefter besøger vi Charles Town Maroon Museum - hjemsted for et væld af artefakter, herunder traditionelt tøj, våben og musikinstrumenter. Du vil lære om maronernes lange kamp for frihed og deres vigtige rolle i Jamaicas historie. Derefter nyder vi en velsmagende frokost på Strawberry Fields Together med udsigt over kysten, hvor du kan smage Jamaicas berømte smagfulde køkken. Vores sidste stop bliver på Sun Valley ejendommen, en gård, der fremviser de bedste af Jamaicas råvarer. Gå en tur gennem haverne, der bugner af tropiske blomster og smag på de friske frugter og grøntsager, der vokser her. Du kan også lære om traditionelle landbrugsmetoder, der har holdt liv i jamaicanske samfund gennem generationer.

Coffee farm hike through Jamaica’s Blue Mountains with brunch

As you hike through the misty Blue Mountains of Jamaica, take a moment to breathe in the scent of jasmine from the white-flowered coffee trees that mingle with palms, ferns and orchids in this part of the rainforest. Following the trails, you'll hear all about the traditions and techniques of coffee growing in this region – and why its beans are some of the most sought-after – and expensive – in the world. Marcus, a local guide, explains “the Blue Mountains are special, not just for their beauty, but for what they give the farming community. The high altitude, the cool climate and the rich soil are a dream for coffee growers.” The trail will take you on a leisurely trek up the mountain, past small family-owned coffee farms. Here, you'll learn more about how farmers have been harvesting ripe coffee cherries by hand, to create the mild, fruity and sweet flavour of Blue Mountain coffee, since the 18th-century. And the scenery here is pretty historic, too, like something out of Jurassic Park – think thick green rainforest dotted with waterfalls, valleys and misty mountain peaks. You'll want to keep your phone handy for pics.After a little over two miles of walking, you'll be rewarded with a cooling dip in the Blue Mountains Whirlpool. Marcus adds “don't worry – it's a deep rocky pool with a waterfall flowing into it – not a swirling vortex! It's locally known as the Fountain of Youth, so come swim off a few years.” Round off the tour by making a lasting impact on the local greenery. You'll plant a tree as part of a programme to support reforestation and sustainable farming in this part of Jamaica.

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.

Dunn's River Falls Nogine Mile på udflugt

To jamaicanske legender er trækplastrene på denne uimodståelige udflugt. Du besøger den landsby i højlandet, som gav verden Bob Marley, for at udforske hans fødested og mausoleum, og du opdager en af de mest eksotiske naturattraktioner i landet - Dunn's River Falls.Dit udflugtseventyr starter stort set i det øjeblik, du forlader dit hotel, når du kører til kysten for at besøge Dunn's River Falls, som havde hovedrollen i James Bond-klassikeren Dr. No. Disse 55 meter høje og 180 meter brede vandfald er spækket med laguner, og det er en oplevelse i sig selv at bestige dem. Når vi kører ind i landet ad en snoet og til tider ujævn vej til St Ann Parish, kan man forvente en fantastisk udsigt over Dry Harbour Mountains, før man når frem til Nine Mile. Bob Marleys fødested er en national helligdom, og masser af rastafarier myldrer rundt udenfor. Du ser hans hjem og sidste hvilested, mens din guide fortæller dig om hans liv og musik.

Dunn’s River Falls på udflugt

Hvis du har set Cocktail, vil du huske, at Tom Cruise og hans kvindelige hovedrolleindehaver nyder et øjeblik ved Dunn's River Falls. Og på denne halvdagstur kommer du til at bestige en af Jamaicas største naturattraktioner, hvor du både vil blive forbløffet og lettere gennemblødt - men det er hele turen værd.Forestil dig en 180 meter lang klippetrappe med vand, der tordner ned ad den, og du så idéen om Dunn's River Falls - et af de få vandfald på jorden, der skyller direkte ud i havet. Men folk samles ikke her for bare at beundre dem - de bestiger dem - og heldigvis er det let at komme op til toppen.Du slutter dig til en guidet conga-kæde for at komme til tops, og alle, fra småbørn til seniorer, kan prøve. Men hvis du ikke har lyst til at bestige, kan du følge stierne på begge sider eller blive ved foden og slappe af i de naturlige pools.

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.

Seven Mile Beach and Rick's Café

Spend the day relaxing on a pristine beach on this full-day outing to Negril. You'll have a whole seven-mile-long band of golden sand to pick the perfect spot on, where you can sunbathe, swim, try water sports, or simply get stuck into your book. Then, you'll head to Rick's Café, the first restaurant of its kind on the West End Cliffs. Here, you'll have an unbeatable view of the Caribbean sunset – and you might even see some fearless cliff divers plunging into the sea, as well.

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 half day excursion, you'll be guided downriver in a bamboo raft to soak up this exotic landscape, just a short journey away from Montego Bay.

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.