Take an excursion to one of Jamaica most visited Bird feeding sanctuary and get a chance to hand feed Jamaica national bird, the Hummingbird. They are tame enough to fly down from the trees and porch on your hand and drink nectar from you. You guide Fritz will give you a guided tour around the ground pointing out many species of bird and plant life. It is said that there are over 200 species of birds in Jamaica and many of them are seen at this bird feeding sanctuary. This is a quiet and beautiful place for the whole family.
After your tour, you will travel downtown Montego Bay where you will visit historic sites starting at Sam Sharp Square. Next, you will visit the St James Parish Church which was built in 1775 and still fully functional. From there you will go to the Richmond Hill Great House which was built in 1804 and is situated on top of a hill in the center of town. From the house, you get a full panoramic view of the entire city of Montego Bay. If you want to go inside the Richmond Hill Great House simply purchase the USD$2.00 ticket and take the tour. After visiting the Richmond Hill Great House you will be taken to the popular "Hip-Strip" for shopping. After shopping, you will return you to your hotel or cruise Ship terminal.
Tour Highlights
Get up close and personal with the Doctor Bird, Jamaica's national bird, among other native species.
Tour the landmarks of Montego Bay, including the Rocklands Bird Sanctuary Visit Sam Sharpe Square, St James Parish Church, and the Richmond Hill Great House.
Stop at Montego Bay's 'hip strips' for souvenirs and local handicrafts.
What to expect
The tour guide will meet guests at their hotel or cruise ship pier at the time scheduled - staff will greet the guests, introduce the company and confirm correct destinations. After making sure the guests are safely in the vehicle, we begin the transport by educating the guest on the surroundings along the journey to the destination. We'll give the guests a description of the site, ensuring they have everything they need, such as water shoes and towels. The tour is fully customized so we can stop on the way for breaks, to purchase food or take pictures - whatever the guests need to make them comfortable and enhance the trip
Tour Itinerary
our professional and knowledgeable guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or at the cruise ship terminal. The first stop of this tour will be at the Rocklands Bird Sanctuary in the hills of Anchovy for a lifetime experience. See many species of birds such as the Jamaican Oriole, the Humming Bird (national bird of Jamaica), White Winged Dove, Finches, and more!
These birds are not caged, they are wild birds that just come to the sanctuary during the day to feed.
The hummingbird will feed and drink nectar from a battle in your hand
After about 1 hour with the birds, the bird keeper will take you on a short walk in the woods, pointing out various local trees and plants.
If lucky you will see an Owl sleeping somewhere between the sticks. After your tour, you will travel downtown Montego Bay where you will visit historic sites of Sam Sharp Square, St James Parish Church which was built in 1775, the fort where Montego bay was once guarded, St James parish church, the Dome where Montego bay water supply was once control. From there you will go to the Richmond Hill Great House which was built in 1804 and is situated on top of a hill in the center of town. From the house, you get a full panoramic view of the entire city of Montego Bay. If you want to go inside the Richmond Hill Great House simply purchase the USD$2.00 ticket (optional) and take the tour. After visiting the Richmond Hill Great House you will be taken to the popular "Hip-Strip" for shopping. After shopping, you will return you to your hotel.
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Tour Notes:
Rates include round-trip transportation only from hotel or Cruise ship port.