Blue Mountains Tours and Excursions

Embrace the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains in Jamaica on one of the exclusive Blue Mountains Tours. Tropical Trips offers exciting, affordable, and unforgettable opportunities to explore the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. Take scenic hiking excursions, capture stunning views from the top of the highest peak in Jamaica, and taste the authentic flavor of one of the best coffees in the world.

Learn more about the available tours to the Blue Mountains of Jamaica below.

For any booking inquiries or to speak directly with one of our tour specialists, please contact us today or give us a call at 1(876) 518-2364.

Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park

The Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park sits on 194,000 acres of land - all covered with lush forest and vibrant wildlife. The National Park was established in 1992 to protect the island's largest watershed and to preserve the remaining forests. It was inducted in the UNESCO World Heritage sites as having outstanding importance both culturally and naturally. Jamaica joins sites such as the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China, and Old Havana in Cuba on the select list of 1,031 properties recognised as World Heritage Sites.

Cultural Heritage

Culturally, the Blue Mountains is home to the Maroons. The forests offered the Maroons everything they needed for their survival after they ran away from enslavement. They developed strong spiritual connections with the mountains, manifested in their rich cultural traditions today. For example, the dances, communication, religious rites and traditional medicine. The site is also a biodiversity hotspot for the Caribbean Islands, with a high proportion of endemic flora and fauna.

Species

Naturally, the area is the last large area of untouched natural forest for many of Jamaica’s endemic species. The Blue Mountains forests have more than 800 species of endemic plants, the largest butterfly in the Western Hemisphere (Pterourus or Papilo homerus), and 200 species of resident and migrant birds. The National Park is one of the largest migratory bird habitats in the Caribbean, and a very important winter habitat for many migratory birds including the Swainson’s Warbler.

The Blue and John Crow Mountains is the only location where all of Jamaica’s unique or endemic bird species can be observed.

Plants

There are also more than 500 species of flowering plants of which almost one half are endemic to Jamaica and about one third of these can only be found in the Blue and John Crow Mountains area. The most interesting of these is the Jamaican bamboo, epiphytes that grow harmlessly on the trunks of trees and that flower once every 33 years. The forest is also made up of large trees such as the Jamaican National Flowers, the Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus) and smaller shrubs such as the Jamaican Rose (Blakea trinervia).
  

Blue Mountain Peak

Blue Mountain Peak is the highest mountain in Jamaica and one of the highest peaks in the entire Caribbean. The Peak sits at an elevation of 2,256 meters (7,402 feet). Offering one of the most scenic hiking excursions, Blue Mountain Peak is the ideal attraction for nature enthusiasts and travellers looking for a beautiful adventure.
  

Blue Mountains Attractions and Activities

Touring activities in the Blue Mountains include the Blue Mountain Peak hiking excursions, Blue Mountain Coffee Farm Tours, Holywell camping, numerous water trails, Cunha Cuhna Pass trails, and so much more. Sites such as Nanny Town and Scott's Hall offer walking tours of the community, and an opportunity to visit secret waterfalls and refreshing rivers. A day tour could include river rafting, waterfall adventures, delicious Jamaican lunch, dancing and drumming.

Top Things to Do:

• Blue Mountain Peak Hiking Trails
• Coffee Farm Tours
• Waterfall Adventures
• Rainforest Excursions
• Mountain Bicycling
• Sightseeing Tours
• & More!

About the Blue Mountains Tours

Tropical Trips Jamaica is delighted to offer you a uniquely authentic Jamaica itinerary to the Blue Mountains that is fun, adventurous, and educational! Book a day tour or join a multi-day tour that includes two or three days exploring the Blue Mountains along with other cities across Jamaica. Looking for a more customised experience? Guests also have the choice to book a completely custom Blue Mountains Tour. Choose exactly which places you’d like to visit, and the activities you’d like to do while vacationing in Jamaica.

For more information about the Blue Mountains Tours or to speak with one of our tour specialists, please contact us today or give us a call at 1-876-518-2364.

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