Blue Mountain Peak Experience

Overview

The adventure begins with pickup from your hotel, accommodation at 5:00AM or 12AM (may vary). After a briefing on the day's activities, climb into the comfortable 4-wheel drive and travel approximately an hour and half up to Abbey Green, which sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet (1,524 meters). The Blue Mountain is situated in the Blue and John Crow Mountain, which is a World Heritage Site. The first part of the trail is called Jacob’s Ladder, a steep and winding path that takes you straight up the side of the Blue Mountain. The distance to the peak from here is 5.8 miles (9.2km). The spectacular scenic views along the way will amaze you – and keep an eye out for bird species including chestnut-bellied cuckoo, rufous-throated solitaire, crested quail dove and the national bird of Jamaica, the doctor bird. The Blue Mountain Peak is the highest point in Jamaica at 7402ft (2256m). It is said that on a clear day you can see Cuba from the summit. This area is also famous for its coffee.

Activity itinerary

Take a break from beaches to explore Jamaica’s high country on a hiking tour in the Blue Mountains. Your guide is a certified national park and forest ranger who will hike with you up the Blue Mountain Peak. Climb the island’s highest peak, trekking through a World Heritage landscape that’s home to many tropical bird species. The hike will take three to four hours each way. In addition to spectacular views from the top, and you'll also see where some of Jamaica's best beans are grown on a Blue Mountain coffee farm tour and enjoy an authentic Jamaican breakfast or lunch, depending on when you hike.

Pickup

Pickup included.

Please be in the hotel lobby or security check-out area at least five (5) minutes prior to your pick-up time. Your private transportation will wait for a maximum of 10 minutes for an individual not in the Lobby or at the Security Check-out Area.

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be collected at a different location

Redeem your ticket upon your pickup location.

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 256999P51

Activity offered by Royal Tours Vacations via Viator.