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This is an innovative eco-tourism experience
that both adults and children can enjoy. Based
2000ft up into the hills of
St Ann, the location
affords breath taking views, exhilarating
activities and down to earth homeliness.
Upon
arrival, each person is greeted with a natural
fruit drink in a Bamboo or coconut cup.
Orientation then takes place, followed by a 10
minute chat with Mama TunTun - she knows all
about herbs and their benefits. Most people in
the surrounding communities go to her as an
alternative to the doctor; she will explain that
some things can be bought from your local health
shop.
This is followed by reading and signing the
disclaimer and health declaration forms. This
just ensures that everyone takes responsibility
for themselves and their actions.
Harnessing then takes place, and onto the first
Zip. The climb is 30 feet up into the air, using
the staircase or the outside staples whilst
attached to a belay rope. From the platform you
zip 440 feet across the valley, where catchers
are waiting to remove you from the line.
Zip no 2 is a little bit more challenging; there
are no stairs so you must climb up the staples
on the outside of the pole whilst attached to a
safety line. Then you free fall for 12 feet
before you travel forward on the line for about
40 feet . The 3rd Zip is
1100 ft which is the longest of all.
From each of the zips you can take a leisurely
walk back to base, via numerous tracks flanked
by heliconias, crotons, plantains, and almond
and coconut trees. You can dally awhile in one
of the gazebos or lay back and relax in a
hammock on route.
After doing the Zip wire, embarking on a ride of
this nature only adds to the excitement for you
as a visitor.
Then it is onto the 4 wheel bike ride. Our ATV
track is a safe place to master your riding
skills, and once proficient, you can attempt to
beat the track time and pick up a certificate.
The briefing for everyone takes place around a
bike similar to the one that you will be riding.
Safety is of paramount importance and so even if
you have ridden before you still go through the
same procedure.
This is a ride up and down hills, through the
tall grass, past all the big trees until you
eventually arrive at an area where the view of
the coast line is so captivating it leaves you
with a life time of memories. Far below is the
beautiful blue of the Caribbean Sea, and the North
Coast
sprawls out into the distance. On the right you
can see Hotels such as Rui and in the distance
the coast of Ocho Rios - look to the left, and Runaway Bay
and
Discovery Bay beckons.
This is a must do and another challenge that
everyone needs to face up to.
One hour later you will return to base
camp exhilarated, informed, and feeling so much
better from the experience.
This is a plantation ride with a difference -
you are amongst the locals, you will be able to
see many different food products being
cultivated; from yams, bananas, plantains, coco,
dasheen, lettuce, cabbage, guava, oranges and so
much more.
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