8 days in Jamaica Itinerary

The second largest city in Jamaica, Montego Bay boasts an international airport and a major cruise-line terminal, so it regularly receives a big influx of visitors to the island.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): get outside with Outdoor Activities, explore the activities along Martha Brae Rafting Village, then contemplate the long history of Rose Hall Great House, and finally browse the different shops at Whitter Village Shopping Mall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: shop like a local with White Witch Golf Course, then enjoy the sand and surf at Doctor's Cave Beach, and then contemplate the long history of The Cage.

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Vancouver, Canada to Montego Bay is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Vancouver in December: high temperatures in Montego Bay hover around 36°C and lows are around 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Ocho Rios.

A trip to Ocho Rios, the tourist hub of Saint Ann Parish, offers travelers a staggering amount of activities and cultural attractions.

Ocho Rios is known for nature, wildlife, and adventure. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Dunn's River Falls and Park, fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, witness a stunning natural landmark at Firewater Mineral Healing Spring, and walk around Konoko Falls.

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Drive from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Ocho Rios are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Negril.

Once Jamaica's hidden gem, Negril has significantly expanded its infrastructure without losing its casual way of life.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Fri): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then kick back and relax at Seven Mile Beach, and then get a dose of the wild on Kingsley's Take Care Tours - Day Tours.

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Getting from Ocho Rios to Negril by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. In December in Negril, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.