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Jamaica

country:Jamaica
departures:2007: 19 Oct, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
2008: 15 Feb, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 23 May, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 17 Oct, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
price:From £1399 - £1649 (9 days) per adult and from £1139 - £1339 per child including flights from the UK. From £749 - £849 per adult and from £629 - £729 per child excluding flights. Local payment $250 USD.
vouchers:Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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introduction to Jamaica

Discover hidden Jamaica – a real tropical island paradise with spectacular mountains and palm-fringed beaches.

Port Royal & Blue Mountains
Coastal Port Royal was once ruled by pirates but now is a quiet and peaceful seaside town. Journey into the cool and captivating Blue Mountains for great walks amongst exotic flowers, fruits and birds that colour your path to cascading waterfalls and cool mountain streams. You’ll also visit local villages and a coffee plantation for a taste of the relaxed rural Jamaican lifestyle. An exhilarating downhill bike ride is the perfect way to round off your time in the mountains.

Rafting & The Beach
Port Antonio is a quiet coastal town and an excellent base for exploring the great outdoors. You’ll walk through quiet farming communities to the Scatter Falls and explore Foxes Caves by torchlight. Then unwind as you float through the lush valley of the Rio Grande on bamboo rafts, once used to transport bananas. Finally, discover the beaches of this tropical island paradise and the ‘bottomless’ Blue Lagoon. Savour a tasty lunch of jerked chicken at Boston Bay’s famous beach shacks. There’s plenty of time to swim and enjoy all your favourite beach activities.

day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Flight. Port Royal
Day 2: Explore Port Royal, visit Bob Marley museum. Transfer to Blue Mountains
Day 3: Blue Mountains – hike
Day 4: Blue Mountains – Downhill bike ride – Port Antonio
Day 5: Port Antonio & Beaches
Day 6: Port Antonio – Scatter Falls, caves, rafting Rio Grande
Day 7: Port Antonio – optional excursions
Day 8-9: Drive to Kingston for overnight flight to London.
small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age is usually 5) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip
how this holiday makes a difference
On this trip: We travel in small groups, off the beaten track, in search of the real Jamaica. We meet and mix with local people going about their daily lives away from the mass resort-based tourism. We use locally owned and run small hotels plus a local group leader. For every group travelling on this trip we will sponsor the planting of a tree at the Scatter Falls, a project aiming to rectify hurricane damage to this beautiful site, and we invite you to do the same.

Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us.

Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems.

Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full.

Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book.

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