- SNL Jamaican Tours - Set off in one of our cool air-conditioned van/bus, we set off towards the south of the Island so relax and enjoy the lush, green mountains and valleys for the next 1 hour 50 minutes while we make our way to Accompong Town Maroon Village. Our tour guides are very knowledgeable, informative, professional, and are ready to entertain you with lots of information on Jamaica’s rich history so feel free to engage them on your trip.
This trip will take you through little rural farming towns and villages. Many of these villages were developed during the plantation era, so much so, till this day, the prime source of income is farming. After a 1 hour 50 minutes ride you get to the village where you will be greeted by our learned resident Maroon Guide who will give a briefing before taking you on a tour of the village while indicating where the various seal grounds are. You will continue on to Kindah (Means one family).
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan/coach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Join us for the exciting Accompong Maroon Cultural Festival! The autonomous village of Accompong, situated in the Cockpit Mountains, is the home of the descendants of the Koromanti and Ashanti tribes from Ghana, West Africa, who were brought to Jamaica during the Atlantic Slave Trade to labor on plantations. The Maroons are descendants of fugitive slaves who fled from the plantations, sought refuge in the mountains, and organized themselves into warrior clans. They were known for their strong resistance.
The Accompong Maroons commemorate the anniversary of the 1739 peace treaty signing with the British every year on January 6. The festival occurs in Accompong, St. Elizabeth, and it celebrates the Maroons’ triumph in the first war against the British–a struggle that spanned more than half a century in their quest for freedom, under the leadership of their late warrior-chief, Cudjoe. Come experience the traditions, cuisine, gumbeh drum music, Maroon tribal songs and dance, and explore the museum.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Dress code is smart casual
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
