I had a wonderful time during my visit to Sun Valley Plantation in Jamaica. This excursion took us to a banana plantation and offered a pleasant experience that highlighted the beauty of the land and the local culture.
Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed and immediately felt at ease. The tour began with a leisurely stroll through the plantation's lush landscapes, where rows of banana trees created a serene atmosphere.
A delightful aspect of the visit was the chance to taste a variety of native fruits. The freshness and flavors of the fruits were a true delight, offering a genuine glimpse into Jamaican culinary traditions.
The guided tour was both informative and entertaining. The guides, with their humorous anecdotes and local insights, made the experience engaging and enjoyable. Their passion for the plantation and its history was evident, adding a personal touch to the excursion.
At the end of the tour, a simple meal was provided, showcasing the flavors of Jamaican cuisine. It was a pleasant way to conclude our time at Sun Valley Plantation.
In summary, my visit to Sun Valley Plantation provided an enjoyable and educational opportunity to explore a banana plantation in Jamaica. The serene surroundings, native fruit tastings, and friendly guides made for a pleasant outing that I would recommend to others looking for a relaxed and...
Read moreSuch a wonderful experience in Jamaica. Before I came to this country this is exactly what I was dreaming of seeing. This is my dream "garden", to see all the different vegetation and get to taste freah fruits and juices. We learned so much from Oliver, he is such a kind and friendly person, very knowledgeable when it comes to the plants, their usage and history. He is so patient and he does the tour with no rush and takes time so we can experience, enjoy and understand the nature around us! I loved hearing his stories about the plants, how Jamaican people use them as a medicine and in cuisine. A lot of plants I saw for the first time in my life, but many of them I saw for the first time in their natural habitat and that's not comparable as seeing them in botanical gardens! I loved smelling cinnamon, bay leave, vanilla, lemon grass, coffee beans, peppermint... Fresh mammee and guava juice and coconut water were to die for as well as fried plantains, breadfruit chips, coconut meat (both, jelly and mature) and sugar cane sticks- these are some of the nutritive and delicious treats we were served with. I have huge respect for people who treat nature in such a way, with a lot of care and giving...
Read moreThis was an awesome trip. Brian is excellent, I dont know where to start. First of all, I almost never leave reviews for anyone, but here I had to. This is the most immersive island expetience I've ever had. The plantation/garden is amazing. You get to taste all tropical nature offers from bananas to passion fruit to weird but juicy oranges and even aki, I don't know if I spelled that right, but it's the national fruit of Jamaica. In any case, great for couples or families, we went with our 2 kids 8 and 10. They loved it. Just one negative, getting there. We were on a cruise and got a cab from Ocho Rios, agreed to $100. The roads around the plantation are all beat up and there's clear poverty areas on the way. Once you get there though, it's like tropical heaven. Brian awesome job. BTW the price of admission is only $15 per person and kids are half price, so it cost us $45 four for people. If you buy the food/fruit alone on the island you'll end up paying more. I will definitely leave this review on trip advisor as well, this guy deserves it all. Brian, i even talked to the taxi company and suggested they add your destination as an itinerary from port. A true gem in the...
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