How to Bicycle Down the Blue Mountains of Jamaica

Jamaica is this wonderful island in the Caribbean. It has so much to offer other than beaches and reggae music. In Jamaica you will find dolphins, pristine beaches water falls, raft rides, the beautiful Blue Mountain. Here is how to bicycle the Blue Mountain, Jamaica.

Things You'll Need

  • Sensible shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Beach towel
  • Backpack
  • Bottled water
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Instructions

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      Contact your concierge at your hotel and make arrangements to take a tour of The Blue Mountain; they will arrange for your tour bus.

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      Be ready to leave your hotel by 8:00 a.m. you will not be returning until after 6:00 p.m. The bicycle tour of Blue Mountain is available only at Ocho Rios or Kingston locations. You will take an air conditioned bus across the island. The bus ride is approximately 2-3 hours in duration.

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      View the historical sites, market places and a local banana plantation during your bus ride across the island. Along the way the bus will stop for an open air brunch, there the guides will provide you with an orientation on the descent down Blue Mountain.

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      Return to your bus and travel onto Hardware Gap. You will be transported to the highest point, 5600 ft., in the Blue Mountains that is accessible by vehicle. There you will disembark from the bus.

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      Prepare for your ride down Blue Mountain; you will be fitted with the necessary protective wear and provided with a durable bicycle. The Bicycle Tour is approximately 18 miles downhill.

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      You will be divided into groups of 10 participants and one tour guide.

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      Leisurely descend the mountain at approximately 5 to 10 miles per hour. There are frequent stops to gather your strength and refresh with water. View the streams, waterfalls, wildflowers and plants along the way down. Stop frequently to take pictures and enjoy the mountain air.

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      Upon completion of your bicycle tour you will be given the opportunity to swim in a secluded waterfall. Change your clothes and put on your swimsuit and enjoy the refreshing feel of the clean water. After you have completed your swim there are bath houses available to change back into street clothing. There are refreshments, souvenirs and pictures available for purchase.

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      Your bus will meet your group at the bottom of the Blue Mountain and take you back to your hotel.

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