Jamaica Tours

JAMAICAN ISLAND ADVENTURES
To experience all that Jamaica has to offer, we suggest you consider taking a tour or two during your stay!

The tours highlighted below are available during Kinetico’s trip dates and can be booked onsite at Kinetico’s Hospitality Desk. Tours are optional and at your own expense.

DUNNS RIVER FALLS
Offered: Daily
Duration: 5 hours (includes transfer times) 1 hour, 30 minutes away from resort
Departure Time: 8:30 am
Return Time: Approx. 1:30 pm

Dunn's River Falls is the number one attraction in Jamaica: a world-famous waterfall near Ocho Rios, and a major Caribbean tourist attraction that attracts thousands of visitors each year. About 1,000 feet (300 m) high, the waterfalls are terraced like giant stair steps. Several small lagoons are interspersed among the vertical sections of the falls. Climbing up the waterfalls is a popular tourist activity and is often, but not exclusively, performed with the help of expert guides from the park. Dunn’s River Falls is described by geologists as "a living phenomenon" because it is continuously rebuilt from deposits of calcium carbonate and sodium from the river water and is one of the very few waterfalls in the world that actually empties directly into the sea. Dunn's River Falls was the site of a location shoot for the 1988 Tom Cruise film "Cocktail."

PRICE PER PERSON: $90
Includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Experienced tour guide and assistance from Amstar staff

What to bring:

  • Bring a towel from the hotel, a change of clothes and some extra cash for souvenirs
  • Water shoes are mandatory to climb the falls, they may be purchased at the falls for $13
  • Camera (optional), photos and video available at an extra charge
  • Sunscreen

 

PRIVATE MORNING/AFTERNOON CATAMARAN CRUISE
Offered: Daily
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes (includes transfer times) 30 minutes away from resort
Departure Time: 10:45 am
Return Time: 4:15 pm

Relax and experience an unforgettable day of fun and sun aboard a catamaran while sailing to the marine park for swimming, sunbathing or snorkeling. Set sail from a beach and cruise the turquoise Caribbean Sea for a swim or go snorkeling in the warm brilliant waters. Enjoy refreshments as you sail past the coastline. The sail on the way back is party time. Let loose to the latest Reggae and Soca dance tunes and enjoy drinks.

PRICE PER PERSON: $140 plus $40 transfer fee
Includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Expert crew and assistance from Amstar staff
  • Open Jamaican bar - includes Red Stripe beer on tap, Appleton rum, Kirov vodka, Rum Punch, fruit punch, selection of sodas, lemonade, orange juice and bottled water
  • Lots of great music
  • Snorkeling plus gear
  • Complimentary snack basket: chips and cookies

What to bring:

  • Bring a towel from the hotel
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen

 

MARTHA BRAE RAFTING
Offered: Monday through Friday
Duration: 5 hours (includes transfer times) 35 minutes away from resort
Departure Time: 9:30 am
Return Time: 1:30 pm

River Rafting is a unique Jamaican experience done on thirty-foot long bamboo rafts. The raft ride is operated by experienced raft captains, on a calm and tranquil river and lasts approximately one hour. Once on the raft, guests can learn about the history of the area or enjoy an exhilarating swim. The attraction has played host to a number of celebrities including HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

PRICE PER PERSON: $112 for a 2-person per raft, $132 for a 1-person per raft 
Includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Expert raft captain and assistance from Amstar staff
  • Complimentary fruit drink and snack
  • Three-mile raft ride
  • Optional visit to Miss Martha’s Herb Garden

What to bring:

  • Bring a towel from the hotel, a change of clothes and some extra cash for souvenirs
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen

 

LUMINOUS LAGOON
Offered: Monday through Saturday
Duration: 4.5 hours (includes transfer time) 2 hours away from resort
Departure Time: 6:00 pm
Return Time: 8:30 pm

The Luminous Lagoon is one of Jamaica's natural wonders. This lagoon, surrounded by mangroves, is home to millions of microscopic organisms called Dinoflagellates that emit phosphorescent light when the water is agitated. Plan your trip for dusk and then take a boat ride onto the lagoon. As the water is disturbed, you'll see an eerie light illuminating the waters below. Wave your hands or drag a stick in the water to make the water glow in the dark. Those who wish can swim in the luminous waters as well. The Luminous Lagoon stretches along the marshlands of Trelawny from the small community of Rock to the town of Falmouth. In the 18th century when sugar was king, Falmouth was one of Jamaica's most pivotal ports.

PRICE PER PERSON: $70
Includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Experienced tour guide and assistance from Amstar staff
  • Welcome (fruit punch) drink
  • 30-minutes boat ride

What to bring:

  • Bring a towel from the hotel
  • Swimwear

 

ROSEHALL GREATHOUSE
Offered: Daily
Duration: 2 hours (includes transfer times) 15 minutes away from resort
Departure Time: 1:00 pm
Return Time: 2:15 pm

Explore the Rose Hall Great House, built in 1770, and be captivated by tales of “The White Witch of Rose Hall.”  Your day tour of this stately home will take you back to the plantation days of the 1800s when Annie Palmer was the rich mistress of this lavish mansion. Some claim to see Annie still passing through the halls. Immerse yourself in the heritage of the island as your expert guide shares the story of this colonial ruin restored to its former majesty in the 1960’s. Learn about the lifestyle of the European bourgeoisie in the Isles of the Caribbean in the 18th century.

PRICE PER PERSON: $65
Includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Experienced tour guide and assistance from Amstar staff
  • Beverage and snack

What to bring:

  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable walking shoes

 

HORSEBACK RIDING AFTERNOON TOUR
Offered: Monday - Saturday
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (includes transfer times) 45 minutes from the resort
Departure Time: 11:50 am 
Return Time: 5:30 pm

Horseback Ride N' Swim is a renowned signature tour of Sandy Bay! Amstar not only brings you an adventure, we also inform you about Jamaica's second city and tourism capital, Montego Bay while you travel through the tropical rainforest in the Jamaican countryside. You don't have to be an experienced rider to enjoy the tour, the horses have been well-trained, and our attentive guides will be there to assist all riders along the way. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Jamaican coastline with a picturesque mountain in the backdrop and experience the warmth of the Caribbean Sea on horseback.

PRICE PER PERSON: $110
Includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Expert guides and assistance from Amstar Staff

What to bring:

  • Bring a towel from the hotel
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen

Please note: 

  • Weight limit of 230lbs.
  • Closed toe shoes

ATV SAFARI AFTERNOON TOUR
Offered: Daily
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (includes transfer times) 45 minutes away from resort
Departure Time: 11:50 am
Return Time: 5:30 pm

Ride through rugged terrains of the Blue Hole Estate to the beautiful community of Cascade. Meandering on four-wheel bikes, guests get the chance of a lifetime to journey 2200 feet above sea level and experience the awe as your powerful, easy to handle four-wheel ATV bike negotiates through the rugged terrains. Learn the history of Pumpkin Bottom, Smithfield, Cascade and one of the oldest Presbyterian Church in Jamaica that was built with stones in 1840 by slaves. See nature's flora and fauna and learn of their multiple uses by our expert guides. 

PRICE PER PERSON: $136
Includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Expert guide and assistance from Amstar staff
  • Protective helmets are provided

Please note: 

  • Weight limit of 300lbs.
  • Mandatory valid driver's license required
  • Mandatory closed toe shoes