Ukuqasha kokuvakasha e-Kingston

On this experience you’ll learn the true story of how chocolate becomes the world’s favourite sweet, a bitter sweet tale of hard work, artisanship and how business can be a force for good. We start with our special welcome to Jamaica. We’re located on the edge of the Blue Mountains overlooking Kingston. We’ll look down across the city towards the harbour as I give a brief history of the island and the historical use of cacao. We then get to know each other before we make our inclusion bars. I’ll tell you about how I went from a BBC Correspondent to a chocolate maker before I explain how we go from the raw ingredients to the finished yummy product. I’ll show you how to hand temper chocolate, from our original development kitchen using a bowl, a table and a spatula. Before I walk you through creating your own custom made inclusion chocolate bars. We then go right into the farm, driving over a river bed, to have a closer look at the cacao estate. We’ll introduce you to the pods up close, we’ll look inside the fruit and I’ll explain how the beans are fermented on the farm and how the nibs are processed before we unveil your bespoke bars. This Experience is great for team-building. Book a private experience for your group. Is your group larger than my listed max group size for private groups? Send me a message. Other things to note Due to the fact I'll be using multiple cameras this will be best to watch on a PC so that you can maximise views and also see your fellow experiencers. Especially when we get into the tasting segment.

Our tour helps you to experience authentic daily life from a Jamaican point of view. Damion is your guide. He grew up in the ghetto and understands the local life, side streets and hidden gems. We meet at Historic Devon House (home of the first black millionaire) from there we take a Local authorized taxi. Our first stop is Liberty Hall where you will discover more about Marcus Garvey and why he is an important figure in shaping the country. Weaving through side streets we get a real feel for garrison (ghetto) life and then visit an inner city food co-op that is helping locals grow fresh produce and eat right. The Rastafarian "Ital is Vital" food philosophy is described and where many visitors choose to try the local fare. From here we take a local taxi, another great experience, to Trenchtown including the Cultural Yard. This is where Bob Marley lived and the birth place of Reggae Music. After you tour the site you can enjoy the Yard with local storytellers, who paint a picture of inner city life and the importance of music in the culture. An authentic experience you will never forget! Record studios can also be explored. Your guide will give you this option at the beginning of the tour. Other things to note Your guide will do everything to ensure you see and meet local people in a safe and secure manner! If you enjoy your tour PLEASE consider tipping the guide. This is his primary source of income!

As a plant-based eater for over six years, I have personally experienced how amazing, healing, connective, and powerful indigenous Jamaican foods are .A tour will be done of the sustainable urban garden, to will mingle and gain knowledge on and gather the seasonal fresh, clean, organic produce needed for the meal. Then head to an authentic Rasta restaurant, meet the owner and head chef Ibby Lion where you will be taught how to make Ital appetizers, enjoy a meal and listen to the sweet sounds of reggae. I am excited to share this pure, natural, rustic eating culture with you Other things to note Bring your cameras and a smile. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

We will meet at Sovereign Centre in Kingston. You will have a chance to buy water or any snacks you may want to bring on the tour from the grocery store. We will stop in downtown Kingston for you to take a walk through and look around all the while experiencing Kingston like a local. From there we will take a local taxi to one of my favorite local's food spots in Bull Bay where you can get some great jerk or stew chicken then continue on to our final destination at Cane River Falls where we will hike in for you to enjoy a few hours of relaxing by the river. We will return to Sovereign via local taxi again and I can help you get a taxi from there to your final destination or place of accommodations. Other things to note You will have opportunities to buy snacks, water and food along the trip to the river be sure to carry cash as often shopping options do not take credit card along the way.

If your vacation takes you to Kingston, you will meet your guide at Irie MotoTours (IMT), where your bike is prepped and ready to ride. After signing a waiver and reviewing IMT's safety rules, your adventure begins. In addition to Kingston, IMT can schedule Tours from other locations across the island. For Tours outside of Kingston, 48-hour advance notice is required. Your IMT adventure starts from your hotel after signing a waiver and reviewing our safety rules. Irie Moto Tours provides riding gear (helmets, goggles, boots, and gloves) upon request. From the designated meeting point, your tour includes climbing into the hills or mountains where the riding terrain changes from main roads to backroads then from offroad to singletrack trails. Along the way, we stop for lunch, and maybe a dip in a river, waterfall, or beach. Depending on the terrain, rides take anywhere from 4-6 hours before ending the day back at Irie MotoTours or your hotel.