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Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Location: Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Product code: 3971BDR
The Bush Doctor culture is steeped in history, the first Bush Doctors, were slaves, whose job was to maintain the health of the other slave workers on the plantations.
Using the many available plants and extracting their medicinal properties, the cures for a multitude of ailments, passed on down through the generations. Even today, in many rural parts of Jamaica, a General Practitioner is not sought but the Bush Doctor is.
This tour, departing from Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay, gives an insight into rural Jamaica, the work of the Bush Doctor and touches on many folklore remedies and stories, whilst enjoying spectacular views across mountain ranges and coastal plains. On a clear day, the highest mountain in Jamaica can be seen, over 56 miles away, rising majestically in the East, while twenty miles of coastline lie at your feet.
An area far removed yet so close to the resorts, an insight into the true Jamaica!
Why not upgrade this tour to the special occasion 'Honeymoon' package? For a small surcharge you will be sent out with your own private tour guide, served wine and antipasti and receive a souvenir photograph of you and your loved one! Select this option at time of booking!
8:30am and 1:30pm Departure Point: Tour commences with pick-up from your Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay hotel or the cruise ship port Departure Time: Departure times vary depending on your hotel location or cruise ship.
From Ocho Rios Hotels
8:30am and 1:30pm departures
From Runaway Bay Hotels
8:45am and 1:45pm departures
Cruise Ship Dock
Between 8:30am - 9:30am depending on docking.
Afternoon departure not recommended due to boarding time of cruise ships. Hotel Pickup: Complimentary pick-up is included from your Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay hotel or the cruise ship pier. You must provide your hotel/cruise ship details at time of booking. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly.
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- Child prices are applicable to all children aged 12 years and under.
- Passengers must be at least 3 ft tall to participate in this tour.
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- Round Trip Transportation from hotels/cruise ship pier
- Well trained Horse
- Experienced Local Guide
- Helmet
- Taste of Local Produce
- Limeade (type of softdrink)
- Fruits on Completion of the Ride
- Page of Remedies to Try
- Gratuities (optional)
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Riding Ability: For first time riders upwards
- Weight Limit: Passengers must not exceed 220lbs to participate in this tour
- Age Limit: There is no age limit on this tour, however, all passengers must be at least 3 ft tall to participate
- Don't Forget: Cameras, long pants, closed in shoes or sneakers
- Upgrade: This tour also offers a 'Honeymoon' Option. It is designed for special occasions where yourself and your partner are sent out alone, with a private tour guide, and served wine and antipasti. If you wish to take this option, you must select the 'Honeymoon Option' it at time of booking
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