cockpit country adventour tours, trelawny, jamaica

Daily Tours

Hiking, Trekking and Mountain Climbing

Nature Walks and Herbal Tours

Agri-Tours and Camping

Caving Adventures

Cockpit Country

Adventure Tours Jamaica

Off The Beaches and Into The Hills

Licensed Tour Operator

Southern Trelawny

Environmental Agency

STEP INTO SOMEWHERE

HIDDEN IN THE HEART

OF JAMAICA.

THE COCKPIT COUNTRY,

THE ISLAND’S BEST KEPT SECRET.

Try a unique island getaway on

for size. With daily adventure

tours that provide a different

view of our beautiful Jamaica,

the Southern

Trelawny Environmental

Agency makes it easier than

ever to get into our

environment.

Cockpit Country Adventure Tours

Table of Contents

Tours: Caving Adventures 5

Tours: Nature Walks and Herbal Tours 6

Tours: Picnicking and Agri-Tours 7

Lodging: Bed and Breakfast 8

Vacation Packages and Specials 9

About STEA and CCAT 10

Educational and Company Tours 11

See our Beautiful Flora and Fauna

For Tour Booking Call: 876.610.0818


Caving

Adventures

Rock Spring Cave Exploration

This excursion packaged for adventure offers visi-

tors a mild 400 meter trail on which is showcased

the local traditions of a community surrounded by a

river, yam cultivations, a diverse array of plant life

and magnificent Tower Karst. The journey takes

you into the wide cavern of a fascinating network of

underworld stalactites and stalagmites. On your

way you can dance, crawl, wiggle and giggle as you

navigate your way during this awesome experience.

The journey takes you to a comforting underground

pool where you can swim in therapeutic waters in

preparation for entering the meditation room for a

spiritually revitalizing experience. The tour ends

with a Jamaican bush cooked meal and a chance

to unwind and reminisce on your experience.

US $65/JA$5,200

Quashie River Sink Cave - *Extreme*

The excitement of this exploration begins immediately

with an exhilarating 150 foot climb where ropes and

small hand-rails are required just to reach the cave en-

trance. The entrance of the cave is guarded by 20 foot

waterfalls and crystal-clear swimming pools as the omi-

nous black mouth of Quashie Cave beckons only the

bravest to enter its depths. Once inside visitors are

treated to walls and ceilings glistening with minerals,

spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, boulders as big

as cars and roaring waterfalls. Deeper into the cave

crabs and other small creatures that live in complete

darkness scurry through the waters and past visitor’s

feet. This tour is physically challenging and recom-

mended for experienced outdoor adventurers ONLY. This tour is at your own risk!

US $75/JA$6,000

Nature Walks

and

Herbal Tours

Burnt Hill Nature Walk

Take the trail of a relaxing foray into the fringes

of the Cockpit Country. Once a road built by the

Canadians in the mid-1900’s, it is slowly finding

its way back to nature due to the small amount

of traffic that currently uses is. The Burnt Hill

nature Walk is ideal for all ages, and allows you

to explore Cockpit Country at a leisurely pace.

While viewing the unique geological formations

of Cockpit Country visitors can keep an eye out

for endangered Jamaican Yellow and Black-

billed Parrots flying overhead, as professionally

trained guides relate traditional herbal remedies

and folklore and point out many of the area’s

endemic species of ferns, epiphytes and butter-

flies.

US $35/JA$2,800

Alps Herbal Trail

In Jamaica, there are over 100 endemic medicinal

plant species, all of which are found in the Cockpit

Country.

For these traditional herbal remedies and folklore,

experience the Alps Herbal Trail. Our local medi-

cine man and trained guides identify and explain

the uses of Cockpit Country herbs seen along the

trail, and provide information on there traditional

uses as herbal teas and folk medicine with thera-

peutic value. The tour culminates at the herbal

garden where you observe the different indige-

nous species and have the opportunity to sample

the teas.

US $35/JA$2,800


Paradise

Picnic

Bunker’s Hill Paradise Picnic

The most peaceful and relaxing of all the Cock-

pit Country Adventure Tours, the Paradise Pic-

nic gives guests a true taste of the laid back

life of the Jamaican countryside and the com-

munity of Bunker’s Hill. Situated along the

banks of one of the Roaring River’s many spec-

tacular waterfalls, this tour offers visitors a

wide array of water-based activities or the

chance to sit along the banks of the river and

meditate on the beauty of Cockpit Country with

a Red Stripe in hand, reggae music playing in

the background and the smells of traditionally

prepared Jamaican cuisine floating through the

air. Tubing, water swings, rafting and natural

swimming pools are one of the many ways to

beat the heat of the sun. Professionally trained

guides are on hand to ensure the safety of all

water activities. On land beat the heat by relax-

ing under the shade of the Cockpit Country

canopy in one of the many peaceful nooks &

crannies of the picnic site. Enjoy a delicious

Rasta-approved Jamaican lunch with some-

thing cold to drink from the Bamboo Bar. Local

crafts and souvenir items are available.

US $65/JA$5,200

Agri-Farm Tours Friday, March 18, 2011, 11:21AM

Email sent to Tour Administrator Mel Brown

Hello Mel,

What a fantastic time we had today on the "Farm

Tour". We found it amazing that so much could be

grown on such a small space. The rest of us could

learn a lot about the stewardship of natural re-

sources that characterize the Jamaican farmer.

Mr. Robe did an outstanding and entertaining job of

explaining everything to us. This tour makes

our Jamaican vacation complete. We will be telling

our friends about our great time!

Dan and Sue Robinson

US $65/JA$5,200


Bed and Breakfast

We Take Care Of Our Guests

Forget the all-inclusive resorts and experience the real Jamaica with Cockpit Country

Getaways! Stay with a local family and experience the rustic lifestyle of the Jamaican

countryside. Take a trip to the river with the kids, head to the family farm to learn yam

cultivation or cool out at a local bar while taking in the favorite Jamaican pastime of

dominoes. Experience delicious country food and even help prepare the meal if you'd

like. Select from a wide variety of accommodations, from homes that have conven-

iences like indoor plumbing, cable and air conditioning to homes where fetching your

own water, bathing outside and cooking over a wooden fire are part of everyday life.

Cockpit Country Getaways have been carefully inspected and are clean and safe with

reputable and friendly hosts. The homeowners are part of a community development

program designed to:

1. Provide supplemental income to households who are able to provide accommoda-

tions to visitors in keeping with the recommendations and standards of the tourism

industry.

2. Support and enhance Cockpit Country's eco-tourism opportunities such as hiking,

caving and riverside picnics by providing overnight accommodations and meals.

3. Support and enhance the tourism product of Jamaica by offering an alternative to

"sea and sand" vacations.

4. Provide guests and homeowners an opportunity for cultural exchange and develop-

ment of international friendships.

US $40/JA$3200 per night


Vacation Packages The Singles Weekend Package

$177/JA$14,900, SAVE 10% This package includes

2 night stay for one in our bread and breakfast lodge.

2 meals per day, breakfast and dinner

3 local tours: the Burnt Hill Nature Walk, the Herbal Tour and the Rock Spring River and

Cave Exploration.

The “Weekend for 2” Package

$347 /JA$29,145, SAVE 12% This package includes

2 night stay for two in our bread and breakfast lodge.



Cave Exploration.

The Family Weekend Package

$503-838/JA$42,230-70,380, SAVE 15% This package includes

2 night stay for a family of 3 to 5 in our bread and breakfast lodge.



Cave Exploration or the Paradise Picnic.


Southern Trelawny Environmental Agency (STEA)

Mission Statement To promote development of the Parish of Trelawny in Jamaica, and its environs by im-

plementing environmental conservation and economic opportunity projects.

Vision To develop institutional capacity such that STEA is financially stable and can have a

long-term environmental and community development impact in South Trelawny and

its environs through discrete, integrated project activities in keeping with the mission of

the organization.

Goals

To promote the conservation and protection of the Cockpit Country and Trelawny's

natural and built environment.

To develop community heritage and eco-tourism in Trelawny by highlighting cultural

traditions, historic artifacts and the biodiversity of Cockpit Country.

To develop and expand attractions like Trelawny Yam Festival to showcase the par-

ish, increase tourism, and boost economic opportunities for local residents.

To develop partnerships with government, the private sector, civic organizations,

grant funders and financial institutions in order to access and combine human re-

sources, technical expertise, physical facilities and finances in order to implement

projects efficiently and effectively.

STEA has developed an internationally recognized community and eco-tourism program

in Southern Trelawny called Cockpit Country Adventure Tours (CCAT), which utilizes the

resources of the Cockpit Country. Projects funded by the Royal Netherlands Embassy,

Environmental Foundation of Jamaica, Global Environment Facility - Small Grants Pro-

gram and U.S. Peace Corps, among others, have improved the ability of CCAT to offer

professionally organized, guided tours through Cockpit Country. These tours generate

income for trained guides, chefs, homes offering Bed & Breakfast and other service

providers in the area, and help to sustain STEA's operations.

This project is in keeping with STEA's mission to provide alternative business activities

for local citizens that are consistent with conservation and sustainable use of the natu-

ral resources of Cockpit Country. The program has hosted thousands of visitors to the

area and is recognized by the Jamaica Tourist Board. STEA has recruited, trained and

certified over nearly 30 Tour Guides. An educational tour package has been developed

that that has brought thousands of students from across the island to observe biologi-

cal diversity in Cockpit Country and learn about the unique ecology of this area.


Main Street

Albert Town P.O.

Trelawny

Jamaica, W.I.

http://stea.net

http://jamaicacockpitcountrytours.com

Phone: 876-610-0818

Fax: 876-610-1676

E-mail: [email protected]

Educational Tours: Our Commitment to our Community and Country

Camperdown High School

Westwood High School

Churches Teacher’s College

The Educational Tour Programme of the Cockpit Country Adventure

Tours offers students island-wide from Primary to Tertiary level an

opportunity to learn and be exposed to the diversity of the Jamaican

landscape and the unique characteristics of Cockpit Country Karst

Topography. The educational programme opens with a presenta-

tion on the areas ecology, rock weathering, flora and fauna and an

insight into the economic value of the biological resources of the

region and it’s benefits to the Jamaican economy. The presentation

is tailored to the academic level of the students being hosted. Stu-

dents then have a chance to explore the landscape with our trained

guides and experience the cave communities first hand to reinforce

the theoretical presentation.

In addition to being educational, the tour is also recreational with a

caving experience and great outdoor and underground adventure

culminating with a swim in the Mouth River. Following this holistic

experience the students are treated to a bush cooked meal and the

option for fun games before preparing for their journey home.

The subsidized cost for the package is $1400 per student.

Albert Town High School Holmwood Technical Mannings High School Ocho Rios High School


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