The Appleton Estate is the oldest and most famous sugar estate and distillery in Jamaica in continuous production, and has been handcrafting some of the finest rum in the world since 1749. Savour your favorite Appleton Estate cocktail as well as sweet sugar cane and molasses on your tour. Take further joy in exploring the rum distillery, the ageing house and a guided tasting of three of Appleton Estate’s premium aged rums. You can also shop for your original Appleton keepsakes in the gift shop. Don’t forget to dig into an authentic Jamaican lunch at the beautiful full-service restaurant and bar with both indoor and outdoor seating. Get ready to experience a deeper appreciation of Appleton Estate Rum and a further love for the excellence of Jamaica.

Walk through the ornamental garden and see herbs and tropical plants while being educated on the history of the Estate.

Commence your cooking experience on the veranda of this historic and majestic Georgian style Great House.

Prepare Jamaican dishes such as jerk chicken, festival, steamed callaloo, rice and peas, and enjoy your delicious meal.

Over the years, visitors and locals alike have designated Rick’s Cafe as Negril’s premier gathering spot and our sunsets have become a Jamaican tradition.

Jamaica’s rich history as a former sugar cane plantation for the British in the early days of it’s history has left much these houses as sitting treasures with many tales to tell. Not many survived the slave rebellions that led to emancipation, hence they remain today as National Heritage Sites to be explored.

Then get ready for your next adventure the unique Raggamuffin Ride. Have a seat, but don’t get too used to having your feet on the ground! You’ll sit in pairs in peacefully hanging chairs as you slowly glide up the mountain from the Pavilion. With your legs dangling above the ground, you’ll reach the top and go boldly flying down the mountain on the overhead track high above Ocho Rios, veering through 14 turns, swinging out over the hanging cliffs. This gravity-assisted thrilling speed ride has four automatic braking zones so you can catch your breath to take in the epic panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea.

All take you either into local homes or communities as part of the experience, with a focus on how the ingredients that are used in the meals are nurtured for the best results. Join us on any of these tours for a delightful connection with the diversity and healing properties of our native food and cuisine.