Explore Jamaica Tourism Locations

Although you'll find plenty to do at Round Hill, you must explore the great sights and adventures Jamaica has to offer. The concierge is happy to assist in booking any of the following exciting outings or you can make advance reservations by visiting My Round Hill Experience once you have confirmed your accommodations.

Local Attractions

Chukka Caribbean Adventures

Located at Sandy Bay in the parish of Hanover, 10 minutes from Round Hill

Get out and explore Jamaica with Chukka Caribbean Adventures. Enjoy their Signature Horseback Ride and swim tour, the highlight of the Journey being the Warm Caribbean Sea by Horseback. Or do it "English Style", with their High Tea Horseback developed exclusively for Round Hill Guests, a ride in the meadow, with a stop for Jamaican Tea on the Chukka Blue Ranch Polo Field. Want to get rugged? Enjoy Chukka Caribbean's ATV Safari; this adventure takes you into Rural Jamaica, on an easy to handle Quad Bike. Feel the culture, enjoy the ride! These tours are just 15 minutes away.

Go to the interior with a visit to Chukka Caribbean Adventures Jungle Outpost. Nestled in a valley, this location offers Jungle River tubing, where you will experience the many moods of the Great River, her bubbling rapids and calming pools await you. No visit to Round Hill is complete without a ride on Chukka's Canopy Tour deep in the heart of our tropical forests where you will traverse through the tree canopy that is connected by a series of decks and platforms. Do not miss out on the Misty Morning Canopy and feel at one with nature as you traverse with the rising sun, topped off by a true Jamaican breakfast by the riverside. Enjoy the canopy by night, with Chukka's Night Canopy Tour and Dinner experience.
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Dolphin Swim Experience - Negril

Discover the truly magnificent beauty of local dolphins. Guests rave about this truly special up-close experience where you can touch and pet the dolphins or even go for a swim in the ocean with these beautiful creatures.
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Bellefield Great House: Experience "A Real Taste of Jamaica"

Located at Granville in the parish of St. James, 35 minutes from Round Hill

If you want to experience Jamaica at its best, don't miss this exciting explosion of "island-life". Guests are collected from the resort in an air-conditioned bus and enjoy a scenic drive to a privately-owned 3,000 acre working plantation, Barnett Estates. Located on the outskirts of Montego Bay, Barnett Estates has been owned and operated by the Kerr-Jarrett family for eleven generations.
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Mountain Valley Rafting

Located at Lethe in the parish of Hanover, 35 minutes from Round Hill

A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits you on a rafting trip on Jamaica's Great River. It is a breathtaking trip from the historic village of Lethe through Jamaica's beautiful mountainous interior. Enjoy this traditional Jamaican ride along the lovely Great River in the heart of Jamaica's countryside. Board your two-seater bamboo raft and relax as you glide along the river, maybe take a swim or perhaps you would just prefer to enjoy a cool drink on your hour-long raft ride. Be sure to look around Rhea's World mini-zoo, take a donkey ride or stroll around the small plantation before enjoying lunch.
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Lethe Plantation Jitney Tour

Located at Lethe in the parish of Hanover, 35 minutes from Round Hill

Visit a charming tropical village where you can fish in fresh water ponds and eat what you catch. See the village school where the children will sing for you. Explore the village and discover its charm and grace.

Rockland's Bird Sanctuary

Located at Lethe in the parish of Hanover, 35 minutes from Round Hill

Hungry birds and tourists alike love the Rockland's Bird Sanctuary and Feeding Station, where visitors get to feed these colorful feathered creatures by hand. Tours go from an early morning to a late afternoon tour. There are a wide variety of birds at the Rockland's Bird Sanctuary, both from native Jamaica birds to migrant birds.

Rose Hall Great House

Located at Rose Hall in the parish of St. James, 40 minutes from Round Hill

One of Jamaican's most visited tourist attraction, Rose Hall provides an unusual focus on Jamaican history, depicting the grandeur of the 18th century plantation life. This 200-year-old house has already been the subject of two international novels. "The White Witch of Rose Hall" and "Jamaican White." Annie Palmer, murdered in 1831, still evokes memories of her monstrous reign as mistress of Rose Hall. Legend has it that she was cursed by slaves as a white witch and turned the once magnificent plantation into a hell-house of atrocities. All three of her husbands met their deaths at her hands, and countless slaves fell prey to her tortures.

Greenwood Great House

Located at Greenwood in the parish of Trelawny, 50 minutes from Round Hill

The Barretts (of Wimpole Street fame) came to Jamaica in the 1660s and amassed great wealth from their sugar plantations. They built Greenwood in 1790 primarily for entertaining. Among the artifacts on display are the original library of the Barretts with books dating back to 1697; an extremely rare collection of musical instruments (all in working order); and the famous paintings that depict "The Lady in Grey."

Y.S. Falls

Located on Jamaica's South Coast in Y.S., St. Elizabeth is 1 ½ hours from Round Hill

Y.S. is a 120-foot cascading waterfall amid 2000 acres of pasture. This special waterfall is unspoiled and kept in a natural and environmental-friendly state. Enjoy magnificent sightseeing and bask in the natural spring water pool.

Black River Safari

Located on Jamaica's South Coast in Black River, St. Elizabeth is 1 ½ hours from Round Hill

Discover the beauty of the South Coast with a 1½ hour boat tour by motor launch up Jamaica's largest navigable river and through what is Jamaica's largest wetland area, the Black River lower morass. Over 100 species of birds have been recorded in the Black River morass and many are seen during your trip. The endangered American Crocodile inhabits the area and sightings are very frequent.

Dunns River Falls

Located on Jamaica's North Coast in Ocho Rios, St. Ann is 1 ½ hours from Round Hill

A delightful ride along Jamaica's beautiful North Coast to Ocho Rios, the shopper's paradise, and the site of Dunn's River with its majestic cascading waterfalls. Have a great time climbing the falls to your own natural whirlpool and come away feeling refreshed and relaxed.

This trip is a suggested full day tour, with stops at Discovery Bay, where Christopher Columbus stopped on May 4, 1494, during his second voyage to the New World. Visit Harmony Hall, a beautiful Georgian Style building, housing one of the best art and craft galleries in the Caribbean; and "Island Village" for shopping.
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Mystic Mountain

Located on Jamaica's North Coast in Ocho Rios, St. Ann is 1 ½ hours from Round Hill

Bobsled down the mountains of Jamaica. Race through the forest on a 1000m gravity-driven bobsled. Adventure seekers and even first-timers can zip-line amongst the canopy of the Jamaican rainforest. Those seeking a more relaxing experience can take advantage of Sky Explorer which provides a high view of the beautiful town of Ocho Rios and the mountain tops.
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Negril Tours

Located at Negril in the parish of Westmoreland, 1 hour from Round Hill

Life here is carefree and cool with rugged cliffs and pure white beaches. Spend time lazing away under a coconut palm. Negril boasts the most famous ribbon of beach in Jamaica, stretching 7 continuous miles. Rainbow colored placards invite you to stop for a massage, dine at beachfront restaurants or sip a refreshing drink at a seaside bar. Vendors sell everything from fresh fruit and jerk chicken, handmade baskets to carvings, and sailing trips. Enjoy a fun filled or relaxing day ... and ask us in advance for our favorite beach and dining spots!

Mayfield Falls & Mineral Springs

Located at Flower Hill in the parish of Westmoreland, 1 hour from Round Hill

Once upon a time, these spectacular woods and waters were inhabited by the peaceful Tanu Arawak natives who lived in harmony with earth, sea and sky. Sixteenth-century Spanish conquistadors retreated to these same hills to seek rejuvenation from its bountiful waterfalls and effervescent mineral springs.

Spend several hours traversing the river while cliff jumping, swimming through an underwater cave, sitting in a natural Jacuzzi and enjoying a natural water massage. Walk back to the yard along the mountain slope where you will be welcome by the villagers with sweet reggae music and a delicious Jamaican meal with natural herbs and spices grown on our farm.
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Croydon Plantation

Located at Catadupa in the parish of St. James, 1 hour & 15 minutes from Round Hill

Capture the true spirit of Jamaica by visiting the interior of the island for an exciting adventure on this coffee and pineapple plantation. Your journey into the majestic mountainous country awaits you with lush vegetation, wild flowers and trickling waterfalls. This working plantation nestled in the foothills of Catadupa Mountains provides a breathtaking and panoramic view of the surrounding country side.

Appleton Estate

Located on Jamaica's South Coast in Appleton, St. Elizabeth is 2 hours from Round Hill

Visit the legendary distillery nestled in the picturesque Nassau valley on Jamaica's south coast and sample Jamaica's most famous rum.