Jamaica · Festival
Must Do-Accompong Town Maroon Village Tour & Celebration Falmouth
The journey
- 01 Visit Accompong, a historic Maroon village in the Cockpit Mountains
- 02 Celebrate the anniversary of the 1739 peace treaty
- 03 Experience Maroon rituals, gumbeh drumming, songs, and dance
- 04 Learn about the history of the Maroons and their fight for freedom
- 05 Browse the local museum during the festival
- 06 Round-trip pickup and drop-off from selected hotels in Falmouth
- 07 Entrance tickets and transport included
Experience a powerful cultural journey from Falmouth to Accompong, a historic Maroon village in Jamaica’s Cockpit Mountains. This full-day tour centers on the Accompong Maroon Cultural Festival, held in celebration of the 1739 peace treaty and the Maroons’ long fight for freedom under their leader Cudjoe.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this important annual event as you enjoy traditional rituals, gumbeh drumming, tribal songs and dance, local food, and a visit to the museum. With transportation, guiding, and entrance tickets included, this is a memorable way to connect with Jamaica’s living heritage.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this important annual event as you enjoy traditional rituals, gumbeh drumming, tribal songs and dance, local food, and a visit to the museum.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Local taxes
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Know before you go
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Dress code is smart casual
- • Dress code is smart casual
- • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
- • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Falmouth..
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