Jamaica Encompassed & Reggae Sumfest Adventure Tour

There are two types of travellers ' those who want to experience authentic local culture and those who want to stay on a resort. This 13-day tour is for the former, especially with the largest music festival in Jamaica included in that experience. Along with three nights at the lively Reggae Sumfest, you'll explore the entire island, including a Rastafarian indigenous village, Rick's Café, and the Bob Marley Museum. And with plenty of time to relax you'll understand why Jamaica's famous white-sand beaches (including Negril's 'Seven Mile Beach, often rated one of the top ten beaches in the world) are kind of a big deal.

Highlights

Relax on world
class beaches, dance the night away to local music, listen to local and international stars at Reggae Sumfest, visit a Rastafarian village, watch cliff jumping at the famous Rick's Café

What's Included

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Charles Town Maroon Village Experience, Charles Town. Experience Reggae Sumfest with other G Adventures travellers. CEOs and G Staff available to offer assistance and support. Rastafarian village tour with lunch. Rick's Café visit (Negril). Beach time in Negril, Treasure Beach, and Ocho Rios. Charles Town Maroon village experience with hike to a local swimming hole. Bob Marley Museum entrance (Kingston). Lunch with drumming and dancing. Free time in Montego Bay, Negril, Treasure Beach, and Kingston. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Hotels (12 nts).

Meals Included

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Transport

Private vehicle, shared shuttle, walking.

About our Transportation

You will be travelling from town to town by private vehicle with your group.

Group Leader Description

All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting
we think it's the best of both worlds.

Emergency Fund

Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!

Solo Travellers

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi
share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

What to Take

We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium
sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.