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Jamaica's only true wilderness retreat
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The Blue Mountain Wilderness Retreat (BMWR) situated 2,000 ft. asl. in the magnificent Blue Mountains and is located near to the coffee growing mountain village of Bangor Ridge, in the Parish of Portland. Just 25 minutes drive from Jamaica's north coast; a 1.0 km. hiking trail from the village square through the forest, leads to this rustic but comfortable retreat.
The site offers services/facilities that include: guided tours, catered meals (meals are served on request or you can self-serve - cook your own meals), cabin (sleeps 4), dormitory that accommodates 20 persons in bunk beds, tenting for 30 persons (tents/sleeping bags and airbeds, an) equipped kitchen, showers and rest rooms.
The site offers services/facilities that include: guided tours, catered meals (meals are served on request or you can self-serve - cook your own meals), cabin (sleeps 4), dormitory that accommodates 20 persons in bunk beds, tenting for 30 persons (tents/sleeping bags and airbeds, an) equipped kitchen, showers and rest rooms.
accommodation
M OPTION 1
JAMAICA HOUSE
CABIN STAY - (1-3 PERSONS) Minimum stay 2 nights
Cabin Rates:
US$50/night Double Occupancy US$25/additional Person
1 Double Bed & 1 Single Bed
OPTION 2 - CAMPING
TENTS
(2, 3, 4 & 6 PERSON SIZE TENTS)
TENTS
(2, 3, 4 & 6 PERSON SIZE TENTS)
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TENT & SLEEPING BAGS- RENTAL RATES: US$50/NIGHT FOR A 2-4 PERSON TENT AND US$80/NIGHT FOR A 5-6 PERSON TENT MIN. STAY IS 2 NIGHTS |
TENT SPACE RENTAL US$50/NIGHT 4-PERSON TENT SITE AND US$72.00/NIGHT 6 PERSON TENT SITE.
MIN. STAY IS 2 NIGHTS |
OPTION 2A CAMPING
TENT SPACE RENTAL
(BRING YOUR OWN TENT & SLEEPING BAGS- RENTAL RATES:US$15/person/night
OPTION 3
DORMITORY
BAMBOO GROVE
2 FLOORS (10 SINGLE BUNK PER FLOOR)
DORMITORY
BAMBOO GROVE
2 FLOORS (10 SINGLE BUNK PER FLOOR)
Top and Middle Floors Dorm Rates:
1 person: US$30/night - Minimum of 2 Nights; 2-4 persons: US$20/person/night and 5 -10 Persons: US$15/person/night (Maximum of 10 persons per floor)
1 person: US$30/night - Minimum of 2 Nights; 2-4 persons: US$20/person/night and 5 -10 Persons: US$15/person/night (Maximum of 10 persons per floor)
OPTION 4
BOOKING THE ENTIRE PROPERTY (RETREAT)
(EXCLUSIVE USE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS & EVENTS)
RATE: US$395 PER NIGHT (COVERS A MAXIMUM OF 50 PERSONS)
BOOKING THE ENTIRE PROPERTY (RETREAT)
(EXCLUSIVE USE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS & EVENTS)
RATE: US$395 PER NIGHT (COVERS A MAXIMUM OF 50 PERSONS)
CHECK IN TIME: 2:00 PM CHECK OUT TIME 11:00 AM
NUTS & BOLTS
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FACILITIES
Toilets - there are 3 Toilets and 1 urinal (male.female) Shower - 2 (double compartment) Kitchen & Utensils Towels are provided only for Cabin Stay Cover Sheets, Sleeping Bags, Pillows, Foam or Airbed are provide for tenting. Nb. Best to bring your own blanket NB. Lights are solar powered and there is electricity (generator) 2 hours nightly from 7 pm - 9 pm |
MEALS Catered Breakfast - US$10.00/each Lunch/Dinner - US$15.00/each (Dinner Time is 7 - 9 pm) Self-catering (US$10.day kitchen usage charge you provide and prepare your own meals) |
CAMPING TOURS
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Details: Tours from the Blue Mountain Wilderness Retreat - Adding adventure and excitement to your stay
IMPORTANT DETAILS
1. A generator powers the site during supper time and solar for lighting at night. You can charge your phones etc. to be charged during that time. A personal flashlight is recommended
2. There is no WiFi or internet but good cell service for Digicel users
3. Do not consume the pipe water on the site as it is not potable and is only used for bathing/washing. Potable water is provided in the dining area. For hiking, you should get your personal supply of bottled water and snacks.
4. The Retreat is a 25 minutes hike through the forest on a trail that is rocky at a few points some comfortable walking shoes with good traction are recommended.
7.There are no venomous snakes or dangerous wild animals
8. When taking pictures that may include a local it is courteous to ask their permission beforehand
9. All the piped water is rain harvested, so please be conservative and also report any leaks
Thank You
Hospitality Spevisor
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Online Tours and Transfers Limited,
(Managers of the Sun Venture Tours Brand) Tel +1-876 469 4444 pr +1-876 408 6973 Email: onlinetoursandtransfers@gmail.com
HOW TO GET THERE
Your destination is a coffee growing community called Bangor Ridge. In asking for directions do not use the word Blue Mountains or you will be misdirected by locals. To get to Bangor Ridge, there are two ways from the South or the north of the island. From the north coast the nearest coastal town is Buff Bay in Portland which can be easily found on the road map. The road up the Buff Bay Valley which goes toward Bangor Ridge is directly in front of the Texaco Gas Station in the Center of the Town, ask for directions there. Take that road and 10 minutes from the gas station along the Buff Bay Valley Road, stop and ask for the turn to Bangor Ridge, this should be another 2-3 minutes away and is a sharp left turn that takes you directly to Bangor Ridge after 15/20 minutes additional driving. A member of staff will meet you in the square and make all the necessary arrangements for parking and your stay. Approaching from the South (Kingston) the Marker Points are (towns or communities) Papine, then Irish Town, to Newcastle, them Hardwar Gap, then Section, then Cascade and then Silver Hill which takes you into the Buff Bay Valley. At Silver Hill ask for directions for the right turn up to Bangor Ridge, from that turn. it's 15/20 Minutes additional driving.
DO NOT RELY ON GPS IN THE MOUNTAIN TO FIND BANGOR RIDGE. |
