Jamaica · Cooking

5-Day Jamaica North Coast Food Tour with Chef's Table and Blue Lagoon

5 Days Round trip from Montego Bay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience a one-of-a-kind walking food tour in historic Falmouth
02 Explore Port Antonio, Jamaica's original tourism centre since 1894
03 Enjoy authentic Jamaican breakfasts and local jerk dinners
04 Join a hands-on cooking session and prepare lunch with a top Jamaican chef
05 Visit the famous Blue Lagoon for a boat ride and swim
06 Spend time at Reach Falls in the John Crow Mountains

Be part of a five-day culinary adventure along Jamaica's North Coast, where you savour local cuisine such as ackee & saltfish and Blue Mountain coffee. This foodie experience combines walking food tours, authentic Jamaican breakfasts and jerk dinners, a market visit with a hands-on cooking session, and time to enjoy the coast from Montego Bay to Port Antonio. Along the way, explore historic Falmouth, visit Rose Hall Great House, and enjoy a boat ride and swim at the famous Blue Lagoon.

Be part of a five-day culinary adventure along Jamaica's North Coast, where you savour local cuisine such as ackee & saltfish and Blue Mountain coffee.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Falmouth, Port Antonio

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Food Tour in Montego Bay

After your arrival at Sangster Airport in Montego Bay, your driver will greet you with a welcome drink and hors d'oeuvre.
You will then begin with a guided walking food tour of the city.
After a leisurely stroll, relax at the beach, swim, snorkel, or enjoy both.
Lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant in Montego Bay, and dinner will be served at one of the best restaurants in the area, Piers 1, Patches.

Day 02

Falmouth Food Tour, Rose Hall and Coastal Drive to Port Antonio

Your day starts with a classic Jamaican breakfast: ackee & saltfish, dumplings, local teas, Blue Mountain coffee, fresh healthy juices, and fresh fruits.
Join a food tour of historic Falmouth and experience its food scene to the fullest. Falmouth is rich in history and was one of the most prosperous towns in colonial Jamaica. Explore some of the country's remaining Georgian architecture and visit the Courthouse, a faithful replica of the original built in 1817.
Then continue to Rose Hall Great House.
The last stop of the food tour is Scotchies, a must-visit. Explore Ocho Rios and enjoy tea or a delightful tropical cocktail.
After the food tour, arrive in Port Antonio / San San Portland. Port Antonio in Portland has been the centre of Jamaican tourism since 1894 and remains a retreat for royalty, with Hollywood celebrity affiliations.
Enjoy a delicious local jerk dinner after a drive along the beautiful North Coast shoreline.

Day 03

Chef's Table and Blue Lagoon Experience

Enjoy an authentic Jamaican breakfast prepared by the chef especially for you.
Visit the local market, where you will learn about the key ingredients in Jamaican cuisine. You will work with the chef to prepare lunch.
After lunch, head to the famous Blue Lagoon for a boat ride and a swim in the crystal-clear waters.
For dinner, your table will be set with a five-course meal prepared by a top Jamaican chef.

Day 04

Beach Time, Reach Falls and Boston Jerk

After a scrumptious breakfast, relax at the beach or pool.
Adventure-loving visitors can spend the day at Reach Falls, a natural waterfall and mineral spring located in the John Crow Mountains. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool waters and explore the beautiful rainforest.
In the late afternoon, visit Boston, the birthplace of Jamaican jerk.
On the way to the hotel, stop for dinner at Secret's Chillout Bar and Grill. This venue may host a bonfire for you, subject to availability. You will love the food and the tranquil setting, along with tasty local dishes such as ackee & saltfish, local teas, Blue Mountain coffee, fresh healthy juices, and fruits.

Day 05