Go beyond the postcards with this 9-day “Hidden Treasures” budget tour. This unique itinerary is designed for travelers who crave authenticity, quiet landscapes, and mountain air. The route travels from the shores of Montego Bay to the cool, mist-covered mountains of Mandeville, Jamaica’s highest town. Explore the rugged South Coast in Treasure Beach, where the sand is dark and the vibe is pure local, before crossing the island to the lush, emerald jungles of Port Antonio. This trip focuses on eco-tourism, local farming communities, and hidden natural wonders. Stay in cozy eco-lodges and family-run villas while traveling in a private A/C minibus through the heart of the island’s countryside.
Upon arrival at MBJ Airport, a private transport takes you to a quiet Montego Bay hotel away from the main strip. After settling into a comfortable room, enjoy a Welcome Dinner featuring local seasonal ingredients.
Meals: Dinner
Accomodation: Montego Bay Hotel
After a hearty breakfast, check out and drive south in an A/C minibus to the Appleton Estate. Enjoy a Heritage Tour in the heart of the sugar cane fields. Continue climbing into the mountains to Mandeville, Jamaica’s highest town, and check into a mountain lodge.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation: Mandeville Lodge
Explore the Mandeville market after breakfast. Then, the private driver takes you to Lover’s Leap, a 1,700-foot cliff with breathtaking sea views. Return to the cool mountain accommodation for a peaceful evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation: Mandeville Lodge
Descend from the mountains to Treasure Beach. After a local breakfast, board a fishing boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar, a shack built on a sandbar miles from shore. Spend the night at a beachfront villa on the rugged South Coast.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation: Treasure Beach Villa
Following breakfast, drive through Bamboo Avenue, a natural archway of giant bamboo. Today is a scenic transit day in a private coach across the island’s spine. Arrive in lush Port Antonio by evening and check into an eco-lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Farm Lunch
Accomodation: Port Antonio Eco-Lodge
Enjoy a tropical breakfast at the lodge. Visit the Blue Lagoon for a morning swim in mystical turquoise waters. Spend the afternoon at Frenchman’s Cove, where a fresh river meets the sea. Return to the rainforest accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation: Port Antonio Eco-Lodge
Today is dedicated to the Rio Grande. Board a bamboo raft for a long, peaceful journey through the jungle valleys of Portland. No transport is needed for most of this day while gliding through nature. Return to the eco-lodge.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation: Port Antonio Eco-Lodge
After breakfast, visit Reach Falls, a hidden gem in the forest with natural “jacuzzi” pools. Begin the drive back along the North Coast highway to Montego Bay for a Farewell Dinner and a final night in a 3-star hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accomodation: Montego Bay Hotel
Final Jamaican breakfast and a morning for relaxation. The private airport shuttle will take you directly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) for the departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
You can adjust this itinerary to suit your preferences, please include any desired changes when submitting your tour request.
Experience “The Hidden Side” of Jamaica, shifting focus from tourism hubs to rural serenity and natural wonders:
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