5 Days 4 Nights Backpacking Kingston Jamaica

5 Days 4 Nights Backpacking Kingston Jamaica

Are you a free-spirited adventurer? Do you enjoy authentic but safe local living? Do you explore the world on a budget? It is time to discover Kingston, Jamaica The City of Music, The gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site The Blue Mountains and UNESCO World Heritage & Culture Reggae and more.

DAY 1: Arrival Airport Transfer (KIN) and Hotel Check-In (Early Check-in Subject to Availability)

Upon arrival to Jamaica, when exiting the customs department of the airport, make your way to arrivals exit of the Kingston Airport. A friendly representative with a sign bearing the lead traveller's name will be there to greet you and check you in for your transfer. Within a few minutes, you will be escorted to your vehicle and driver who will take great care of you on your way to your hotel. 

Day 2: Kingston City & Bob Marley Experience - 9:00 AM Departure (6-7 Hrs)

Today you will head out for your first day of adventure to experience the City of Kingston. Visit the Bob Marley Museum, the Reggae superstar's home, the famous Devon House, where you can enjoy a taste of the world's 5th ranked best-tasting ice-cream as you watch the locals, enjoying the scenery at one of Kingston's best hang-out spots. 

Your journey will then take you around town highlighting points of interest before stopping at the National Heroes Park where many of Jamaica's National Heroes, Former Prime Ministers and Cultural Icons are laid to rest. 

Day 3: Blue Mountain Hike and Coffee Experience - 9:30 AM Departure (11 Hrs)

Today you will leave the city behind and journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site The Blue Mountains. Upon arrival at the Holywell National Park, you will be greeted by your mountain guide to begin your anticipated hike along one of the many park trails for what will be an informative and eye-opening experience. Following your hike your will then, meet and greet the local farmer as you embark on a walking tour through the coffee plantation of the celebrated Twyman’s Old Tavern Coffee Estate.  

Day 4: Port Royal Heritage and Trench Town Experience - 9:00 AM Departure (6-7 hrs)

Today you will travel to the quaint little village of Port Royal, famous for being the former city of pirates and now one of the best seafood area loved by locals. Here you will take a tour to learn about the history of the town, and many disasters that happened over the years which cause the destruction of more than half of the town.  You will also visit the downtown market area of Kingston to see authentic Jamaica unfiltered. See the vendors and even purchase some fruits as you walk through the market before making your way by car to Trench Town. Enjoy a walking tour visiting the Old Ambassador Theater; No Man's Land; Boy's Town; Culture yard; and the JaMin Recording Studio, to know where the greats of Reggae lived.

Day 5: Check-out and Airport Departure Transfer

Check out of your hostel/B&B and enjoy a comfortable drive to the Kingston Airport for your departure flight. Check-out and departure time from your hostel/B&B will ensure that you arrive at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure time.