Negril Rastafari Herbs Tour: Mountain hike with local guide

A mountain hike, a working herb farm, and the daily life of Rastafari growers in the Negril hills

A guided tour from Negril through the Westmoreland hills to a Rastafari farm, where you hike to the mountain top, learn about locally grown medicinal herbs and their uses, and meet the brethren who tend them. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with transport by private vehicle, bottled water and a welcome beverage. The hike involves a moderate climb. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rastafari herbs tour and mountain hike

• Pick up from hotel in private car
• Enjoy complimentary Red Stripe beer
• Drive through Negril hills to Westmoreland
• Meet Rastafari brethren and learn lifestyle
• Learn about herbs and their uses
• Take short hike to mountain top
• Experience mountain views and visit farm
• See locally grown crops
• Visit gift shop for souvenirs

The experience

Your driver picks you up from your hotel or villa in a private air-conditioned vehicle and drives into the hills of Westmoreland. The route climbs through rural Negril, moving away from the coast into the farming country where the Rastafari community grows and processes herbs. You'll meet a local brethren who lives and works on the land, and he walks you through his daily life: the crops he tends, the way he uses the plants, and the philosophy behind the work.

The core of the tour is learning what the herbs actually do. You'll see samples of different products made from what grows on the farm: teas, oils, remedies and other preparations derived from plants the brethren cultivates. A short hike takes you to the top of the mountain, where the views open across the surrounding hills and farmland. The climb is steady but not extreme. You'll need a moderate level of fitness and comfortable walking shoes.

After the hike and the farm visit, you have the option to browse the gift shop if you want to take home any of the products you've learned about. The return journey follows the same route back to your hotel. The whole experience runs between one and five hours depending on how much time you spend at the farm and how the group moves through the hike.

What’s included

• Hotel or villa pickup and drop-off in Negril.
• private air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• English-speaking driver and guide.
• bottled water.
• welcome Red Stripe beverage.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Jamaica Hidden Treasures

Is this one for you?The hike and farm visit suit travelers with moderate fitness who want to meet Rastafari growers in their own setting rather than visit a tourist site. If you have spinal issues, cardiovascular concerns, or are pregnant, this tour's mountain climb is not the right fit.

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Top questions

What kind of herbs does the Rastafari brethren grow on the farm?

The tour focuses on medicinal and culinary herbs used in Jamaican Rastafari tradition. You'll see the plants growing, learn their uses from the brethren who tends them, and view finished products made from them (teas, oils and other preparations), but the specific varieties depend on what's in season and what the farm is currently cultivating.

How difficult is the hike to the mountain top?

The hike is short and involves a moderate climb. You'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness and comfortable walking shoes. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or those who are pregnant.

Does the tour include a meal or lunch?

The tour includes a complimentary Red Stripe beer to start the experience, plus bottled water throughout the day. Food is not part of the standard inclusions.

Can I book a pickup outside of Negril?

Yes. A standard option includes hotel pickup within Negril. A second option is available for pickup outside of Negril, which you can select at checkout.

What should I wear for this tour?

Dress code is smart casual. Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for a short mountain hike, and bring sun protection. The drive is in an air-conditioned vehicle, but you'll be outdoors on the farm and during the climb.