INTRODUCTION ITINERARY CUBA & THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS - JAMAICA ENCOMPASSED TRIP CODE JATSJE DEPARTURE

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1 INTRODUCTION Escape the all-inclusive resorts and see a side of that few tourists experience on this whirlwind 10-day adventure. Meet true Rastafarians and learn about the original inhabitants of the island while hiking through lush wilderness. Visit the Appleton Estates rum distillery, the Bob Marley Museum and Dunn's River Falls for a taste of culture with a splash of fun in the sun. With plenty of time to relax on 's famous white-sand beaches, you're going to come back well rested and with a real understanding of this vibrant island. ITINERARY DAY 1: Montego Bay Arrive at any time. Montego Bay, on s north coast, is a major port for cruise ships and also offers numerous beach resorts and golf courses. Doctor s Cave Beach and Walter Fletcher Beach are two of the most popular beaches. The protected waters of Montego Bay Marine Park offer diving and snorkeling opportunities in the coral reefs.

2 DAY 2: Montego Bay - Negril En route to Negril, visit a Rastafarian indigenous village including drumming lessons, a delicious lunch and information about fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants. DAY 3: Negril Spend a whole day enjoying Negril. Opt to watch the famous cliff divers or to participate in a number of other beach activities. DAY 4: Negril - Treasure Beach Enjoy a rum tour at the Appleton Estates. In Treasure Beach opt to chill out on the secluded beach or visit the seven waterfalls of YS Falls. DAY 5: Treasure Beach Spend the day enjoying paradise any way you want. Opt to take a local boat ride to search for dolphins and crocodiles in their natural environment. Visit the unique Pelican Bar out at sea.

3 DAY 6: Treasure Beach - Kingston Travel to the capital city of Kingston. Visit the Bob Marley Museum with options to visit plenty of historical sights full of Caribbean pirate lore. DAY 7: Kingston Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt for a tour of a Blue Mountain coffee plantation or check out a nearby market for some souvenirs. DAY 8: Kingston - Ocho Rios En route to Ocho Rios, visit the Maroon village. Learn about their important history in and visit a secluded river with crystal-clear pools. Enjoy lunch accompanied by traditional drumming and dancing. DAY 9: Ocho Rios Climb famous Dunn's River Falls. Opt to bargain for handicrafts at the market, explore Fern Gully or horseback ride on the beach.

4 DAY 10: Ocho Rios - Montego Bay Travel to Montego Bay where the tour ends on arrival. Accommodation Inclusions INCLUSIONS & DETAILS Standard Rastafarian village tour with lunch Beach time in Negril Beach time in Treasure Beach Charles Town Maroon village experience Local hike and swim Lunch with drumming and dancing Appleton Estates rum distillery visit (Treasure Beach) Bob Marley Museum entrance (Kingston) Dunn's River Falls experience (Ocho Rios) All transport between destinations and to/from included activities 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches. (Please allow USD for meals not included.) Private van, walking. Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides. Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12 Hotels (9 nts). Difficulty Rating Single Surcharge Notes Price Dependent upon 1 (easy) Available upon request Contact us for more details Season and availability SUSTAINABILITY Chimu Adventures undertakes a number of sustainability measures within its operations including: 1) Only using local guides and office staff to both maximise local employment opportunities and minimise carbon footprints. Local guides also ensure you benefit from the intimate knowledge, passion and culture of the country you re visiting. 2) Where possible, using locally owned and operated boutique hotels to maximise the

5 return to the local community. 3) Chimu s Pass it on programme has provided funding to hundreds of local community projects in Latin America. Our aim is to empower local communities, helping them to develop their own infrastructure for the future. Since 2006, we have been working with Kiva (a well-known Non-Governmental Organisation), providing hundreds of loans to local businesses all over South America. 4) In our pre tour information we provide a range of tips and advice on how to minimise your impact on both local environments and communities. 5) Chimu Adventures offices also take a number of sustainability measures including carbon offsets for company vehicles and most staff travel. Chimu Adventure s internal processes are also structures to create a paperless office and to reduce waste. There are also internal programmes to help staff minimise their carbon footprint such as our staff bike purchase assistance plan which encourages office staff to commute to work via bicycle. Currently almost half of our office based staff commute to work via bicycle.