JAMAICA Unique Adventures

attraction This waterfall is a favorite among locals in the area because of the hidden holes that have been carved out in the rocks by the water Jumping through the falls’ small rabbit holes will lead you to an underwater cave that leads back to the main pool There are also hidden holes behind the falls that guests can climb through that lead to just above the cascade Reach Falls also features a natural, heart-shaped Jacuzzi, which was built by locals

Getting it all in at Chukka Adventures

For the young and the young at heart, the Chukka Caribbean Adventure Tours has some of the most adventurous experiences in Jamaica Chukka has four locations in Jamaica (Negril, Montego Bay, Trelawny and Ocho Rios), with the Trelawny location being the largest and most popular At the Trelawny Chukka Good Hope Estate, visitors can go horseback riding, ziplining, jungle river tubing, ATV and Dune Buggy riding, among other adventures At the other locations, visitors also get the opportunity to tour the other nearby tourist attractions

Hiking on the Blue Mountains

The lush, mist-filled hills leading up to the Blue Mountains create a dreamy and almost celestial setting While far above the rest of the island, visitors can feel hidden away from the rest of the world

Hiking to the Blue Mountain Peak in The Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park and World Heritage Site is another peculiar Jamaican phenomenon

The seven-mile hike to the Blue Mountain peak begins in the dark, early morning hours The peak is the highest on the island, rising to an altitude of 7,402 feet In the darkness, guided by flashlights, hiking groups climb steadily for four hours, clinging to the mountain wall as they forge ahead

The way is narrow and steep, especially at a part known as Jacob’s Ladder But the hikers conquer each little hurdle As the hikers near the top, the dark outline of the forest grows on either side

When the morning light begins to break, the hike becomes a race against the sun Hikers are soon distracted by the spectacular views unfolding until they reach the peak

On a clear morning, hikers can see Buff Bay and Port Antonio’s Navy Island to the North, and Kingston, Portmore and St Thomas’ coast to the south They might even spot the outlines of Cuba, 90 miles to the north After the long trek, hikers can rest and take a seat atop of Jamaica, knowing they’ve just conquered The Peak

The hike down the peak is in the daylight, and as hikers descend they cannot miss the botanical richness of the mountains around them They pass through an elfin forest, where the low canopy makes them feel as though they are walking through a green tunnel They’ll also see clusters of tree ferns, bamboo and eucalyptus trees, colorful wildflowers and hundreds of ferns growing alongside the mossy trail

Overall, the 14-mile Peak trail takes about seven hours Starting the trail early in the morning makes for an exciting hike and an incredible view of the sunrise, however, the hike can also be accomplished in the daylight

Those who decide to begin the hike in the morning, can spend the night prior to the hike at either Whitfield Hall or Wildflower Lodge, or camp out at Portland Gap The staff at these lodges will make arrangements to pick up hikers from Kingston or Mavis Bank They will also organize local guides and can provide meals on request Generally, the best time to try the hike is during the Blue Mountains’ dry season, which lasts from December to April, coinciding with the peak of the Jamaican tourism season

If you love the outdoors, there is no other trail like the Blue Mountain Peak hike in all Jamaica