DAY EXCURSIONS FROM
IRIS COVE
The beauty of Jamaica is that there are so many breathtaking vistas and wonderful people to experience. The following are some of the special day adventures in the magnificent, unspoiled and unhurried South Coast that you can experience during your stay at Iris Cove Villa in Whitehouse!
All trips are customized to meet your specific needs and interests. You may work directly with Property Manager, Heather Longshaw, in tailoring your adventure. Fees are based on package features selected. Round trip ground transportation and admission fees are included in all packages. Unless pre-arranged, meals and beverages enjoyed during trips are on your own.
NEGRIL
Negril boasts of the gorgeous Seven Mile Beach and some of the most stunning sunsets in the world. Negril is about an hour and a half from Whitehouse. Start early! Enjoy the amenities of a local Negril Hotel directly on Seven Mile Beach or a hotel perched high above sea level on the Cliffs in Negril’s exotic West End. End the day by watching cliff divers and witnessing an unparalleled sunset from the legendary Rick’s Café.
BLACK RIVER
Black River is approximately 45 minutes from Whitehouse where you can embark on one of many grand adventures.
Black River Safari
Experience an undiscovered, rustic side of Jamaica on a personalized river safari on the Black River. Cruise down Jamaica’s largest navigable
river and see crocodiles
of all sizes.
The Pelican Bar
Enjoy a 35-minute boat ride from Black River to the infamous Pelican Bar. It is a floating bar in the middle of the ocean in Parottee Bay which is located in the Parish of St. Elizabeth.
Enjoy good food, a cold Red Stripe (or two), or a round of dominoes when you visit. Carve your name in one of the wooden plaques and leave a lasting piece of you in Jamaica. Take a dip in the refreshing waters. Do whatever you are inspired to do!
The Pelican Bar Back Story
A local fisherman named Floyd had a dream to build a bar on the sandbar for his fisherman friends that passed him every day on their way to Black River. Everyone told him he was mad, but one believer, a woman named Sally looked at him and said, “You’re going to be world famous one day.” She took one of the first photos ever taken of Pelican Bar on her mobile phone—and the mobile phone company in Jamaican used it for their national campaign. She was offered $500 for the photo and paid it forward-- giving the $500 to Floyd, who used it to stock his bar. The rest is history. People from around the world make it a “must see, must do.” Make sure this is on your Bucket List.
APPLETON ESTATE
Marvel at the workings of the Appleton Estate, a rum distillery that’s known for creating one of the world’s smoothest and most sought-after rums. You’ll be given a live demonstration of the earliest methods of extracting juice from sugarcane before receiving a tasty sample. Then learn about the unique distillation process and visit one of the barrel houses where the rums age to perfection. Enjoy a taste of the finished product as you sample three different blends; Appleton Estate Signature Blend, Reserve Blend and Rare Blend. End the day by shopping for souvenirs, craft items and enjoy a delicious local lunch. Get ready to have a rum-tastic time!
YS FALLS
Just an hour or so away from your villa is one of Jamaica’s finest natural attractions that features seven waterfalls,
several of which cascade into natural pools, and lush gardens. You can make your way along crafted wooden walkways to the top of the falls to enjoy a refreshing dip in the crisp
natural pools.
ZIPLINING OVER
YS FALLS
Originally a cane farm with a working factory, YS Falls opened its doors to visitors as a nature-based attraction in 1992, offering the opportunity to experience the beauty of the waterfalls surrounded by lush gardens and magnificent trees.
You can enhance your visit to YS Falls by including exhilarating experience of ziplining over natural waterfalls while listening to the rushing waters beneath them and indulging in the incredible views with one of Jamaica’s premier, safe and reliable tour companies.
