One of Chukka Cove's tour guides takes his adventurous riders on the Horse Back Ride n' Swim tour.
Shelly-Ann Thompson, Freelance Writer
Chukka Caribbean Adventures
14A Market Street
Montego Bay, St. James
979-6599
Hanover
Blue Hole, Sandy Bay
953-5619
St. Ann
Llandovery, St. Ann's Bay
972-2506/2727
Opening hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, for reservations
Tours: twice daily, except for the Zion 'Bob Marley' Bus Line. that is once daily.
The partying and festivities of the holiday season have almost ended. However, it does not mean that the family should have to wait until another holiday comes around to be able to spend time together. With school resuming next week, time is limited and leisure activities have been relegated to the weekends.
Some of the most exciting and exhilarating one-day tours are offered by Chukka Caribbean Adventures. Known for their wildest and most fun-filled excursions for children and adults, Chukka Caribbean provides a variety of educational, nature tours, as their tag line states, "where sensational nature awaits you".
The variety includes Horse Back Ride n' Swim, Zion 'Bob Marley' Bus Line, Jeep Safaris, Jungle River Tubing, Original Canopy Tour, ATV, Bicycle, Hiking, Airboat and Jungle Buggy experiences.
Here is a list of some of the tours offered that facilitates children. For more information you can also visit their website, http://www.chukkacaribbean.com.
Zion 'Bob Marley' Bus Line:
Take a musical pilgrimage to Bob Marley's birthplace in St. Ann with their Zion Bus Line
Cost: Age 18 and up, $2,600 per person
Jeep Safaris Tour:
Take an off-road experience with the Jeep Safari tour into the hills of Jamaica.
Cost: Age six to 12, $1,850 per person; age 13 up $2,050.
Horse Back Ride n' Swim:
Why walk or drive when you can ride and experience the real Jamaica.
Cost: Age 6 and up, $1,500
children; adults, $1,800.
Jungle River Tubing:
See Jamaica's natural beauty while tubing on the White River
Cost: Age 6 and up, $1,250; adults, $1,550.
Original Canopy Tour
Come fly with us through the trees.
Cost: Age 10 and up $2,600 per
person.
ATV
The ride of a lifetime
Cost: Age 16 and up, $2,050.
7. Kayaking tour
Similar to the river tubing. instead you sail in a kayak
Cost: Age 6 and up, $1,250; adults, $1,550.
