Guided Tours Jamaica

Green Castle Nature Lodge offer a wide range of activities to satisfy every interest.We can arrange guided tours to get the most out of your stay here.

Guided tours can be arranged for a variety of activities on the Green Castle estate, a nature or historic tour or elsewhere within Jamaica. Take a guided tour to our very own waterfall at Green Castle deep in the Rainforest (Green Castle’s Mingo WaterFall Shown Above). We also have a large reservoir and we have kayaks available by prior arrangement. We have local guides who can take you on a stunning hike to the Kwaamen Waterfall, a 5-hour round trip hike on foot or 2 hours by boat, that is well worth the adventure. You can witness nature at its finest, both on the hike where you are amongst nature and the vast array of Jamaican wildlife, which many opportunities to spot the endemic birds of Jamaica that stay at Green Castle. Our expert bird guides can be booked for a one hour orientation all the way to a full days birding.

Have you heard about bamboo rafting on the Rio Grande? We can arrange a guided tour which allows you to take in the tranquil rafting along the Rio Grande on bamboo rafts, a popular way traditionally to transport bananas around Jamaica. A guided tour here features serene rafting down the Rio Grande, to see Jamaica and its wildlife from a peaceful and near silent form of transport. We can combine the Rio Grande bamboo rafting tour with a stopover at the market in Port Antonio. A vibrant way to see real life in Jamaica, and enjoy some of the local delicacies. Our most popular guide tours include a hike around the Blue Mountain Peak, this guided tour should not be missed. This is a full day excursion with memorable experiences hiking through small Jamaican villages with many amazing opportunities to see endemic species of Jamaica, that can only be seen in these areas. To guarantee the best opportunity to see this unique wildlife and learn about Jamaica, and the local culture, our tour guides offer unparalleled insight and service.

Popular guided tours Green Castle can arrange:

Guided tours – day in Ocho Rios – Visit the duty-free shops of Ocho Rios, the craft market and have lunch at the Ruins, an outdoor restaurant with a waterfall running through it. Spend the afternoon at Dunn’s River Falls, Mystic Mountain, Dolphin Cove or one of the local gardens. (1 hour away)
Guided tours – day tour of Kingston – A tour of Kingston that takes you through the National Gallery, Hope Gardens, the Bob Marley Museum and historic Devon House with afternoon tea. (1 hour away)
Guided tours – day in Portland parish – Frenchman’s Cove beach with lunch in Boston Bay, famous for its jerk, and finish with a stop at the Port Antonio craft market. (1 hour away)
Guided tours – morning in Port Maria, capital of St. Mary’s parish – Take a tour of Firefly, playwright Noel Coward’s Jamaican home; take a walk by St. Mary’s historic buildings and have lunch locally. (30 minutes away)
Guided tours – garden tour at Castleton Botanical Gardens – Enjoy a walk around historic Castleton Gardens and a picnic lunch by the Wag Water River. (45 minutes away)
Guided tours – historic day tour – Visit historic Port Royal and the National Gallery. Learn about Jamaica’s rich history and vibrant past. (1.5 hours away)
Guided tours – morning rafting on the Rio Grande – Take a leisurely bamboo raft trip down the Rio Grande River and enjoy lunch en route. (1 hour away)

*Please enquire for prices for the above tours.

Green Castle can help you create the type of week or weekend that meets your travel interests. If you do not wish to take the option of a guided tour, and wish to explore yourselves, we are also happy to help. Green Castle is one of the best-kept secrets and a natural environment in Jamaica, and we always enjoy sharing our little corner of heaven.

Jamaica is a wonderful tropical paradise with something for everyone. Other than the tours we have mentioned there are other popular guided tours guests can enjoy. All tours take into account safety precautions to ensure guests are safe from coronavirus. We have listed some of them below;

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Dunn’s River Falls Snorkelling Cruise

For guests looking for a lively day out, the snorkelling cruise to Dunn’s River Falls has an open bar and music. The guided tour takes approximately 3.5 hours. The tour will take you on top of a catamaran to some of the best snorkelling locations in Jamaica. Now you can swim amongst shoals of gorgeous multi coloured tropical fish, marvel at the coral reefs below and in the Caribbean Sea’s legendary blue waters.

Lunch is included and vegetarian options are included. When you reach the beach you will be treated to a buffet lunch of delicious Jamaican food. Once lunch is completed it is onwards (and upwards) to Dunn’s River Falls. Dunn’s River Falls are one of the sites to see in Jamaica. You can climb up the waterfalls which is great fun, and very wet! Enjoy the gorgeous views and the fun day that can be had on this wonderful guided tour in Jamaica.

Martha Brae River Rafting

A perfect guided tour for couple and honeymooners. Jamaica’s Martha Brae River is famous for the bamboo rafting which is the main way locals have been getting up and down this river for generations. Now you can join in the fun, your guide will take you on the bamboo rafting experience, as you visit the cornucopia of interesting areas to visit on this tour. Take Jamaica in at a relaxed pace as you glide down the river listening to your guides stories, and information about the vast array of animals and bird life that you can see.

Your guide will lead you through the labyrinth of waterways while telling you interesting facts about the plants and animals that you spot. Perfect for those looking for a less hectic day out and away from the hoards of international tourists.

Authentic Taste of Jamaica Beach Cookout guided Tour

Beach Cookout – Guided Tour for the Tastes of Jamaica

You have probably heard of Jerk flavouring but Caribbean cuisine has so much more to offer. Jamaican food often includes exotic fruits and vegetables, grown locally in this tropical Island paradise. Being an Island there are excellent seafood options. Accompanying this delicious food, the local beer Red Stripe is drank worldwide, and when enjoying a vacation in Jamaica, what could be better than a Jamaican rum punch!

This guided tour is perfect to taste the flavours of Jamaica, set-in picture-perfect surroundings on a tropical beach. This guided tour takes half a day, and in addition to the Cookout guests will visit several farms and coffee plantations. Blue Mountains Coffee is grown nearby and the tropical lush climate of Jamaica makes for an excellent cup of coffee. The skilled chefs will be happy to show you how to cook some of these Jamaican dishes, or you can sit back, relax in the sun and enjoy this delicious feast.

Blue Mountain Downhill Bike Tour

For the thrill seekers, why not enjoy this downhill biking experience amongst one of Jamaica’s famous natural landmarks, the Blue Mountains. If you don’t wish to hike through the Blue Mountains, why not bike through it instead. The tour starts in Ocho Rios, where you’ll get to visit the Blue Mountain Coffee plantation. Blue Mountain Coffee is famous the world over, and you will see why it gets its distinctive delicious taste at this hillside plantation. The guided tour features lunch and your expert guide will make sure you are comfortable before starting this bike tour. Overall the tour lasts about 9 hours, with about 2.5 hours of biking involved. You’ll see some incredible sights, visit some of Jamaica’s beautiful waterfalls and even learn a little about our Jamaican culture.

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Chukka Horseback Ride & Swim

Seeing Jamaica by horseback is one of life’s great pleasures. Even more so as Jamaica is one of the most beautiful places in the world to ride a horse in the sea. Before starting on this guided tour, the expert guides will ensure you are comfortable riding and being on the horse. These beautiful creatures will take you on a magical adventure through forest trails, on the beach and then even into the Caribbean Sea. Your guide will be on hand to point out some of the most beautiful animals and scenery you will have ever seen.

The 2½-hour tour includes rides through the forest, beach, and even a swimming portion. If you’ve never ridden a horse while it’s swimming, it’s quite the experience.

Bob Marley discovery tour

Jamaica’s most famous son, and a must for music lovers the world over why not take a tour to visit the very inspirations behind Bob Marley and Reggae. This day tour is wonderful for groups on vacation, honeymooners or anyone wanting to learn about the history and culture that went into one of Jamaica’s most famous exports.

Visit the Bob Marley museum, which was his former home. The rise of this man from humble singer in Jamaica, to international stardom is quite breath taking to behold. From St. Ann and 9 Miles area where he grew up to Trench Town in Kingston made famous by one of his most famous and instantly recognisable songs. You can enjoy the itinerary suggested, or ask Green Castle to arrange a guided tour where our experts will be happy to bring to life this magical story of this legendary singer.

Appleton Rum Estate Tour

Rum is practically a way of life in Jamaica. Famous the world over this Caribbean island is home to some of the best rum you will find on the planet. Indeed rum and the sugarcane that it is derived from have played a huge part in the history of Jamaica. Today Jamaica’s economy is still heavily influenced by the unique flavours produced here. This guided tour will take you around the Appleton Estate. The Appleton Estate is Jamaica’s oldest surviving rum distillery and has been perfecting the delicious rum flavours for over two hundred years.

Appleton Estate is set in a tropical paradise, perfect for photos whilst enjoying this guided tour. Guests on the guided tour will get a fascinating insight into how the Appleton rum is produced and everything that goes into it. It wouldn’t be a rum tour without the opportunity to sample the rum. Appleton’s do not disappoint allowing you to sample 10 different flavours. You can also arrange to take a bottle of this delicious rum home with you.

Blue Mountain Coffee Plantation guided tour

Jamaica is a natural paradise. It is one of the reasons why so many tourists choose to holiday and vacation on this Caribbean island. Perfect white sandy beaches, blue skies, crystal clear waters and a perfect climate all year round. Green Castle also have guided tours for those guests wanting to understand some of the other aspects about Jamaica. The Blue Mountains in Jamaica are beautiful and one of the most visited destinations, perfect for those wishing to enjoy hiking around spectacular scenery. It is also one of the most visited places for bird watching, Green Castle can also arrange guided tours for birding, to see the endemic birds of Jamaica.

Whilst in the Blue Mountains national park, why not enjoy a guided tour around the Blue Mountain Coffee Plantation. Learn how these beans are grown and processed. Discover the secrets that go into making that perfect cup of coffee. Guests can also purchase some of this delicious coffee to enjoy and take back to their hotel or back home with them after their Jamaican vacation has finished.