Montego Bay: RastaSafari ATV Tour, Village Lunch & Mineral Pools

Summary

ATV through Roaring River village fields meet locals swim natural pools taste fresh fruit

You’ll ride ATVs through Roaring River’s lush hills from Montego Bay, sip hand-roasted Blue Mountain coffee with villagers, swim in cool mineral pools, taste fruit straight from the trees, and share a homemade lunch with your hosts. Expect muddy hands, real laughter, and moments that linger long after you’ve left.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the smell — wood smoke and something sweet, maybe roasting coffee? We’d barely stepped out of the shuttle in Roaring River village when a woman waved us over, her hands busy with a battered pan and beans that hissed as they browned. Our guide, Devon, grinned and handed me a tiny cup. Blue Mountain coffee, he said. It was earthy and strong — I probably made a face because he laughed and told me to add sugar if I wanted. The morning felt sticky-warm but not heavy, just enough to make the juice they gave us next taste even colder.

I’ll admit I was nervous about the ATV — they’re side-by-sides here, not those quad bikes you see everywhere else. Devon’s friend showed us how to handle them (I stalled mine twice), then we rattled up into green hills where goats darted between banana trees. There were stops for fruit straight off the branch (soursop is weirdly good) and at one point we just stood listening to birds for a minute because nobody wanted to talk over it. The main keyword here is RastaSafari Experience but honestly it felt less like a tour and more like being let in on someone’s daily life.

We splashed into a mineral pool that looked almost hidden under vines — cold enough to make you yelp but after five minutes I didn’t want to get out. Later we wandered through a ganja field (Devon winked at us — “for medicine,” he said) before heading back for lunch. The chef had cooked up something spicy with chicken and vegetables from the market that morning; I still think about that flavor sometimes when I’m back home staring at my sad leftovers. There was this easy laughter around the table, everyone talking over each other, no rush to leave.

On the way back down the hill I tried to say thank you in Patois — probably butchered it because Devon just shook his head smiling. That last bit of sunlight on the fields stuck with me more than any photo could have. So yeah, if you’re looking for some glossy Instagram thing, maybe this isn’t it. But if you want to actually feel Jamaica under your skin for half a day… well.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Rastafari cultural ATV village tour

• Pickup from Montego Bay hotel
• Welcome by locals with hand roasted coffee
• Short hike and cultural history introduction
• Receive fresh fruit and vegetable juice
• ATV usage briefing by second guide
• Drive uphill through forestry and farms
• Stop for swimming and ganja field discovery
• Taste fresh fruits from trees
• Return to main location for homemade lunch
• Drive back to hotel arrival point

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this RastaSafari ATV tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Montego Bay are included.

How long does the day trip from Montego Bay to Roaring River take?

The experience takes most of the day including transfers; exact duration depends on group pace.

What kind of vehicles are used for the ATV ride?

You’ll use side-by-side ATVs (2 by 2), not standard quad bikes.

Is lunch provided during this RastaSafari Experience?

Yes, a homemade lunch prepared with fresh market ingredients is included.

Can you swim during this tour?

Yes, there’s time set aside for swimming in natural mineral pools along the route.

Are there age or health restrictions?

The tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries; child rates apply only when sharing with two paying adults.

Will we visit a ganja field on this tour?

Yes, there’s a stop at a ganja field as part of the itinerary.

Do guides speak English?

Yes, local guides speak English throughout the experience.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup and drop-off from Montego Bay, all fuel charges for your side-by-side ATV ride through countryside farms and villages, fresh bottled water along the way, hand-roasted Blue Mountain coffee tasting on arrival, fruit picked right off local trees during stops, entry to swim in natural mineral pools near Roaring River village plus a homemade Jamaican lunch prepared by local chefs before heading back in your shuttle.