Cotton Tree Tour (from Kingston)
Meeting point: 1 Grenada Way, Kingston, St.Andrew.
NEXT TOUR DATE
20 APR 2025
27 APR 2025
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
from Kingston
5 hours (Approx.)
Up to 24 People
7,000 JMD (45 USD)
About the Tour
Join us for a fully guided historical Cotton Tree Tour, specially organized for the subscribers of JAMAICA WITH IRIE!
Apart from the visit of the ancient and largest Cotton Tree in Jamaica, this unique journey will also take you to the key locations in the former St.John Parish, which was one of the original seven parishes established by the English when they first seized control of Jamaica in 1655.
The areas now known as Kitson Town and Guanaboa Vale, was at the center of these events.
What You'll Do
- Enjoy the Spectacular View at Cudjoe Hill
- Stop by Guanaboa Vale and St.John Parish Church
- Visit a sugar estate and 19th century factory
- Explore the Oldest Cotton Tree
- Pay tribute to Tom Cringle's Tree
What to bring
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes and hat
- Mosquito repellent (IMPORTANT!!!)
- Small cash for snacks, drinks or tips
Tour Guide
Our guide for the tour is Kennedy Reid, a resident of Kitson Town, who modestly describes himself as an 'amateur historian.' However, it was his extensive research that uncovered many details about Kitson Town's history, bringing attention to the community.
This led to the creation of the Kitson Town Heritage Trail, with key landmarks, such as the biggest Cotton Tree. Mr. Reid has published a book on Kitson Town, available for purchase on Amazon.
Tour Includes:
- Transportation
- Guide
- Water (for us), Rum (for the tree!)
- Printed Tour Brochure
Kennedy Reid (Tour Guide, Kitson Town)
Gallery
Meeting Point
MEETING POINT #1
08:40 AM
Please arrive by 8:40 am at our meeting point at 1 Grenada Way, Kingston, in the parking area right next to the Companies Office of Jamaica.
During the weekend, free parking is available on-site for your convenience. Kindly refer to the map for the exact location of the
meeting point.
Please send a WhatsApp MESSAGE at +1 876 777 9031
(N.B. tour inquiries only, this is NOT Irina's number)
MEETING POINT #2 - Ferry
9:20 AM - 09:40 AM
Alternatively, please arrive by 9.20 am at our meeting point at Ferry. We will be waiting for you at the entrance of Coore's FESCO Service Station building along Mandela Highway.
The parking area is available at the gas station as well. Please see the map for exact location.
Please send a WhatsApp MESSAGE at +1 876 777 9031
(N.B. tour inquiries only, this is NOT Irina's number)
Tour Details
DRIVE TO KITSON TOWN
(09:00 am - 10:15 am)
We leave Kingston at 9:00 am and drive straight to Cudjoe Hill. A rest stop is possible along the
way.
1. CUDJOE HILL
(10:20 am - 10:40 am)
Visit Cudjoe Hill, the high grounds named after the Maroons, and take in the panoramic view of the area of the former St. John Parish, where key events unfolded.
(Taino, Maroons, and Spanish history.)
2. GUANABOA VALE & ST.JOHN PARISH CHURCH
(10:50 am - 11:20 am)
Explore the center of Guanaboa Vale, once the capital of St. John Parish; discover
its history, and then tour St. John Parish Church, one of the oldest surviving churches in Jamaica, where some of the earliest English landowners are buried.
(early English colonial history in Jamaica.)
3. FACTORY
(11:25 am - 11:50 am)
Explore the remnants of the sugar estate, with land still used
for sugarcane production today, and visit the nearby 19th-century factory
(18th-19th century colonial history.)
4. ANCIENT COTTON TREE
(12:00 pm - 01:00 pm)
Take a short hike to the giant Cotton Tree, one of the biggest and oldest trees in Jamaica.
5. TOM CRINGLE'S COTTON TREE
(1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Drive back to Kingston and stop at Ferry.
DROP OFF
(2:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Return to New Kingston.
IMPORTANT:
- This is a fully guided tour, though the tour times are flexible and may vary slightly based on how much time visitors wish to spend at each location.
- What makes this tour truly special is that all the sites are close to one another, requiring only short drives between them. This allows us to explore many historical locations, all clustered within the same community, making the experience even more immersive.
Book Now, Pay Later!
Please complete the form to make a reservation for yourself and any guests, if you are bringing a partner or friend.
The tour price:
7,000 JMD *
* Can be paid ONLINE only. We will send an invoice to the email and WhatsApp number you provide in the registration form.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
- 7,000 JMD as a direct bank transfer to an NCB JMD account;
- OR 45 USD by credit // debit card.
All payments must be made within 48 hours of the reservation to secure your place on the tour.
Any questions? Contact us!
+1 876 777 9031 (Tour Company's WhatsApp, NOT Irina's number)
About the Cotton Tree
Cotton Tree Tour Experience!
Guanaboa Vale, St.Catherine Parish, Jamaica.