Join us for this unforgettable journey to Bob Marley’s birthplace, Nine Mile, from Montego Bay. Begin with a scenic drive through Jamaica’s countryside, witnessing the vibrant landscape that inspired the reggae legend.
Once in Nine Mile, explore the picturesque village and visit the mausoleum where Bob Marley rests. Gain insight into his life, musical inspirations, and the Rastafarian culture. The tour promises an enlightening and soul-stirring experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off from Montego Bay Hotels
✔ Bob Marley's Nine Mile Guided Daytrip from Montego Bay
✔ At 3,000 feet, experience amazing view of the continuous mountain peaks and fresh mountain air
✔ Entrance Fess & Local Taxes included
✔ Professional Driver/Guide
✔ Transportation by air-conditioned minivan/bus
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks (available at an additional cost)
✖ Souvenir photos and other items for sale
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Secrets Resort St. James Montego Bay
2. Montego Bay Racquet Club
3. Harbour Way Hotel
4. SeaGarden Beach Resort
5. Hotel Grand A View
6. Grand Decameron Montego Beach, A Trademark All-Inclusive Resort
7. Hotel Gloriana & Spa
8. Deja Resort
9. Royal Court Hotel
10. Hotel Riu Reggae - Adults Only - All Inclusive
11. Relax Resort
12. Zoetry Montego Bay Jamaica
13. Tropical Court Hotel
14. Ridgeway Guest House
15. Casablanca Beach Hotel
16. Excellence Oyster Bay
17. Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, A Trademark All-Inclusive Resort
18. Casa de Paradise Hotel
19. Sundance Resort
20. Altamont West Hotel
Additional Info: We pick up from most Montego Bay hotels, villas and other accommodations (we do not pickup from all villas and airbnbs). You are required to contact local supplier at least 24 hours prior to the day of your tour to verify accommodation pick up or central pick up point.
Itinerary
1
Rose Hall Great House
This Rose Hall Great House is an early 18th century plantation home that sits on a high elevation on thousands of acres in Rose Hall, Montego Bay. The Rose Hall Great House was once owned by the famous and certainly one of the wickedest plantation owners to walk the land of Jamaica, Annie Palmer. She owned hundreds of slaves. This house became haunted after her gruesome death in 1831. The house is scary to look at even in the daytime. There is no stop at the Rose all Great House on your way to Negril however, your tour guide will tell you the history and slow down so that you can take photos.
2
Greenwood Great House
The Greenwood Great House (Plantation home) was constructed in the early 18th Century. Like most, if not all the other Great Houses in Jamaica, the Greenwood Great House was built at high elevation. One could say that this was a strategy used back in the plantation era as a means of overlooking the plantation and also for security purposes. This house, unlike the Rose Hall Great House, is not haunted but of a more peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The history and the architecture of the house is what will blow you away. As you pass by, feel free to take photos when your tour guide slows down.
3
Columbus Park
Columbus Park Discovery Bay
The town of Discovery Bay is where you will find Columbus Park. It was originally named Puerto Seco “Dry Harbour” by Christopher Columbus in 1494 when he and his men landed on the Island. It is said that could not find fresh water to drink. They later found fresh water in another area about 5 miles west of the town. The water was so good that they named the location where it was found Rio Bueno (“Good River”). However, the town of Puerto Seco was later renamed in 1947 to Discovery Bay because Discovery Bay is where the Spanish, lead by Christopher Columbus landed when they invaded the Island on May 4, 1494. There is a park with several old relics and artifacts on display. There will be a brief stop to take photos and capture the rich history of this historic town.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Nine Miles
Bob Marley was born on February 6th, 1945. He died on May 11th, 1981. Visiting this small town is a priority for all tourists, cruise ship and stopover passengers alike from Ocho Rios, Falmouth, Montego Bay and from as far as Negril in the west. Nine Miles is a tiny village in hills of St. Ann where the reggae legend, Bob Marley was born, and fittingly, the place he’s now laid to rest.
Although Bob Marley moved to Kingston at age 13 to live with his mother and to advance his music career, he would often return to Nine Miles to get away from the fast pace life of Kingston. Home is where the heart is and Bob Marley wrote several of his hit songs when he was in St. Ann.
Nine Miles Jamaica was always his home and to have the full experience of Bob Marley; you will have to visit this town. A tour of this settlement will leave you with a greater understanding of the legend Bob became; in fact, the community today is pretty much how it was in Bob Marley’s early days. A Rastafarian tour guide will be on hand to guide you around the property and answer all your questions.
Still present, is his first home and the very bed he slept in as a young child also as an adult when he would return on his many “cooling out” visits. The rock that he used as a pillow, on which he would relax. Quite a few guests have said that they have felt the presence of Bob Marley.
The Nine Mile Tour includes his birth and resting place, what he liked to do and Mount Zion, the spot where he drew his inspiration from to write his songs. Visit the nearby Ethiopian church where his body was laid to rest with his guitar. Please remove your shoes before you enter as a sign of respect. Feel free to look around.
The drive from Montego Bay will be approximately 2 1/2 hours.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant meals not included
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Child seat available
• 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.
• We pickup from most Montego Bay hotels. You must contact us at least 24 hours prior to the day of the tour to confirm your booking and arrange your pickup at a central location if you are staying at other accommodations.
• PS. Pickup time may change base on a number of factors including weather or local traffic conditions.
