Rocklands Bird Sanctuary & City Highlights plus Shopping from Montego Bay

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Duration:6 hours (approx.)
Location: Montego Bay, Jamaica

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This half-day tour will take you to Rocklands Bird Sanctuary and to tourist highlights in Montego Bay including Sam Sharp Square, Saint James Parish Church, Richmond Hill Great House and hip-strip shopping.

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1. Hip Strip
The Montego Bay Hip Strip is one of the most active souvenir shopping areas you will find in Jamaica - It is known for some of the best souvenir shopping ever!. There are several gift shops and craft markets selling various kinds of local art and crafts plus other items like T-Shirts, caps, mugs, Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, Rums, Bob Marley and Usain bolt’s memorabilia. There is also Duty Free Shopping, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Starbucks, Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records, Harley Davidson Jamaica, just to name a few of the popular spots. On the Hip Strip you can also find elegant dining and authentic jerk chicken eateries. Most visitors to Montego Bay find the Hip Strip very convenient because of its varieties. Don’t forget to negotiate prices.
2. Sam Sharpe Square
Get your cameras ready as you make your way from the port. We drive on the left so, don't be alarmed as your driver makes his way through the busy Barnett Street (longest street in Montego Bay) to downtown. Our first 15 minutes stop will be at Sam Sharp Square where statues of slaves who were severely punished in the year 1832 for the Christmas day rebellion that took place in 1831 are on display. Feel free to exit the vehicle and browse The museum at the Montego Bay Civic Centre.
3. Rocklands Bird Sanctuary ( Montego Bay)
This bird sanctuary started in 1952 by Lisa Salmon, also know as the "Bird Lady" who open it's doors to visitors in 1958. There are several different species that visit the location daily to spend spend quality time with visitors. Watch the birds fly around eagerly, waiting for you to put out a finger for them to perch while they gobble up the nectar from a handheld bottle or a finch perched and happily eating from your palm. See many species of birds such as the Jamaican Oriole, The Doctor Bird (national bird of Jamaica), White Winged Dove, Finches, Red Crowned Woodpecker and much more! Please note that these birds are not caged, they are wild birds that visits the sanctuary daily to feed and interact with visitors. 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. You might just see a Barn Owl sleeping somewhere between the sticks! This is truly a nature lover's dream tour.
4. St James Parish Church
Built in 1775, the St. James Parish Church was described by the famous English artist, James Hakewill, as “the handsomest church on the island” because of its exquisite Georgian architecture. View the numerous memorial tablets and monuments including a marble baptismal font installed in 1848, a large solid organ made of burnished mahogany, constructed in Liverpool, England in 1780; and a brass lectern made in the shape of an eagle with outstretched wings. The church’s interior also features several beautiful murals done by English sculptors from the 18th and 19th centuries, the most famous of which is John Bacon. We encourage you to read the marble plaques and headstones that displays an array of exquisite poems and well wishes written in old English. The most impressive characteristic a three-light Palladian window framed in carved burnished mahogany. The centre light in the window represents the crucifixion, while the sidelights represent the resurrection and ascension of Christ.
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Our next stop will be at Richmond Hill where the elegant Richmond Hill Great House once stood. This colonial style Great House which was destroyed by fire on December 30, 2019 was located 500 feet above the hustle and bustle of Montego Bay City. The house was built in 1804 by members of the Dewar family, original owners of the Dewars Whisky. This Great House was strategically built at the highest point in the town centre and was home to several movie scenes including James Bond Movies. Entertainers LL Cool J, Alicia Keys, Eddie Murphy all visited this house. From the Richmond hill you get a panoramic view of the entire city of Montego Bay and beyond. The view is astonishing and stretches over 25 miles (40.23 meters). Your tour guide will tell you all about the rich history of Richmond Hill Great House while doing your walk through. Although the Great House is no longer there, this is still the number one spot to relax, take a breath and take pictures and feel the heartbeat of the city.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children 17 years or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult
• Infant meals not included
• Dress code is casual
• A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walk shoes are recommended
• Limited amount of wheelchair transportation available
• Limited amount of child seats available
• Persons must be 18 or older with ID to consume alcoholic beverages
• Minimum number apply. If we do not meet the minimum the tour may be rescheduled, an alternative suggested or canceled.
• Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby/pickup point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
• Pickup time subject to change based on local traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the customer can be prevented from participating in the activities if they are found to be intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund

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Posted By : christopher_b
We did not go do to not enough people for this event . So we are waiting for a full refund at this time 😭
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Posted On : 2023-12-20 10:02:37

Posted By : WestsideKat
Thank you SNL tours for allowing us to customize the trip from Runaway Bay (Bahia Principe Luxury), and especially FRANKLIN for the awesome time you showed us. You were waiting patiently for us in the morning- 1 hr early! Then took us through some interesting areas to show us what houses in Jamaica looked like on the way to sanctuary. The Rocklands bird sanctuary is beautiful & quiet, thx Fritz for welcoming us. The birds are sweet it was a nice experience. However, our guide mentioned there's a zoo in Falmouth and to be honest, I think that might be a much better idea for the tour because Fritz gave us maybe 2 fun facts about doctor birds and then we were left to chase 3 birds around for the next hour...5-10min lulls where no birds were coming to feed. There wasn't a consistent/ large number of birds for it to feel like a "sanctuary"... You stick around with hopes that more birds will come but it didn't happen fast enough. The time it takes to drive up the mountain isn't worth it for what you're doing. However, we tried to make the best of it. Then Franklin took us to downtown Montego Bay and we went to Sam Sharpe Square... we also saw the beautiful St. James Church... The Pastor was there and he showed us around, gave us so much info about the Church and that was wonderful he was so kind. We felt so blessed to be in Jamaica exploring on Jamaica's Independence Day August 6th...that was so special. Unfortunately we didn't go see Richmond Hill house, I guess that area was closed because of independence day... We went to shop on hipstrip and then Franklin was nice enough to stop roadside to get some street curry crab omg that was the bomb.com... Woyy Jamaica you guys can cook! Thank you so much again for the experience SNL & Franklin - you went above and beyond... great laughs and talk!! We learned so much and appreciate you sharing the day with us! Hope to see you guys soon xoxo!!!
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Posted On : 2023-08-21 14:09:59

Posted By : X5890WMmelm
I definitely recommend this tour. The bird sanctuary is just a few minutes drive and in a calm environment. The guide Copely was excellent. I felt safe the entire tour, he shared a lot of knowledge and we had a good laugh!
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Posted On : 2023-07-14 16:55:30

Posted By : Janaitascha_T
Cancelled due to not enough people. No notice. I called to see what the pickup time was and was told then!! 8 pm the night before.
Hire a taxi to take you to either place. Cheaper and you get the same experience. Bird sanctuary was lovely. In the City you can walk from the historical old town to hip strip. Shop or not.
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Posted On : 2023-03-23 12:50:51

Posted By : kmoneill2530
We loved this trip. Copley was an excellent and very knowledgable guide, and we had a great experience. This is the best way to see the city and learn about its history and its current day-to-day, if you're curious, and to avoid the standard tourist fare. The Rocklands Bird Sanctuary is simply magical. Strongly recommend the private tour.
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Posted On : 2023-03-09 18:40:19

Posted By : tracyhO5036QY
A hidden treasure just up in the mountains of Montego Bay. Fritz and his family have a beautiful piece of Heaven on earth. We fed many hummingbirds and finches. A must do that is not a tourist trap
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Posted On : 2022-07-03 10:00:12

Posted By : Troy_A
I booked this for my clients and they had an Amazing time and the birds were so beautiful and friendly. They sent me a thank you saying how perfect the day was
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Posted On : 2022-05-07 12:16:46

Posted By : forcarollynne
Loved the Rockland Bird Sanctuary! Was looking forward to seeing and feeding the Dr. Bird, and was not disappointed! They came right up to us immediately. Got to see other birds as well.
Got some souvenirs at the store, and the view above the store was great!
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Posted On : 2020-02-10 18:10:20

Posted By : PeterErnstK
You see many differend bird at this private garden. You can feed the hummingbird with little bottles filled with sugarwater. So you can take pictures of this situation. Very lucky and interesting.
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Posted On : 2020-02-06 13:01:23

Posted By : jettski30
My husband and I enjoyed our tour and the bird sanctuary was fantastic and the highlight of our trip. Our driver was flexible with what we did and we appreciated that immensely.
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Posted On : 2020-01-31 10:31:10

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Rocklands Bird Sanctuary & City Highlights plus Shopping from Montego Bay

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Hip Strip

2. Sam Sharpe Square

3. Rocklands Bird Sanctuary ( Montego Bay)

4. St James Parish Church

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Rocklands Bird Sanctuary & City Highlights plus Shopping from Montego Bay

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Hip Strip

2. Sam Sharpe Square

3. Rocklands Bird Sanctuary ( Montego Bay)

4. St James Parish Church

5.

ADDITIONAL INFO ⟱

CANCELLATION POLICY ⟱

Partner Resources

How it works

Travel

Insurance

Adventure

Contact

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

ADDITIONAL INFO

CANCELLATION POLICY