13 Bird Sanctuary & Nature Tours in Montego Bay That Fill a Jamaican Morning

1.Marijuana Farm and Bird Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 89 reviews · 3 hours Our pick

You’ll leave your Montego Bay hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a cannabis farm and an exotic bird sanctuary. Expect a short farm visit, hands-on contact with plants, a chalice pipe session, and time with birds. The farm and sanctuary charge separate entry fees, so confirm the total before booking.

“the birds was really good the farm was not has you was predicted in you photos 3 plants is not a farm disappointed”

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2.Private Rocklands Bird Sanctuary Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 26 reviews · 2 hours

Travel by private vehicle from Montego Bay to Rocklands Bird Sanctuary in Anchovy. A local guide leads you through the grounds, where you can hand-feed Jamaica’s hummingbirds and look for Jamaican endemics, Caribbean birds, and wintering North American warblers. Transport costs $94 per group of up to two, while sanctuary admission is extra.

“I thought this was a package deal but when we got there - we had to pay an extra $60 usd to see the birds. Just fyi.”

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3.Rockland Bird Sanctuary Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $120

Travel about 20 minutes from Montego Bay to Rockland Bird Sanctuary in Anchovy. Your private group receives round-trip hotel transport and a guided visit with time to feed hummingbirds sugar water from your finger. Guides such as Fritz, Randy, Kevin, or David Richie may add local bird and Jamaica insight.

“Great tour guide David Richie. He told us so much about Jamaica. We were picked up from our hotel, taken to the bird sanctuary, and dropped back off at our hotel. Fritz was wonderful at the bird sanctuary and it was so fun to hand feed the beautiful birds in their natural habitat!”

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4.Rocklands Bird Sanctuary & City Highlights plus Shopping from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $135

Spend about five to six hours touring from Montego Bay with hotel pickup, a driver-guide, and admission included. At Rocklands Bird Sanctuary, hummingbirds may perch on your finger as you offer nectar. The day also includes Sam Sharpe Square, St. James Parish Church, Richmond Hill, and roughly an hour of souvenir shopping on the Hip Strip.

“We did not go do to not enough people for this event . So we are waiting for a full refund at this time 😭”

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5.Jamaica Blue Mountain Guided Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $240

Leave Kingston at 9:30 a.m. for a cool, scenic climb into the Blue Mountains with guides such as Jackson or Marlon. Stop at lookouts, Irish Town, New Castle’s old barracks, and Holywell National Park for up to two hours of hiking and birdwatching. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and guiding are included. Lunch and entry fees cost extra.

“The tour only incluid trasportation, when arrived you need pais extra guide for walk in the mountain”

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6.Rockland Bird Sanctuary Tour [Transportation] Hotel Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $69Best value

Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to Rockland Bird Sanctuary, a quiet Jamaican bird haven near Montego Bay. A local guide settles you on a forest deck, where nectar may bring hummingbirds close enough to feed. Plan for about an hour at the sanctuary, plus driving time. Admission costs extra.

“We where not able to do this excursion. After standing outside waiting for the tour company to arrive we had the bell hop call the tour company and they stated they sent an email the day before the tour in the afternoon changing the tour Read more”

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7.Bird Sanctuary and/or Lethe Bamboo Rafting from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $85Top rated

Travel from Montego Bay with Finesse Vacations Jamaica to Rocklands Bird Sanctuary, where hummingbirds can feed from a small bottle in your hand. Add a Lethe Great River raft ride for a certified captain, tropical scenery, coconut water, local riverside food, and an optional limestone massage. The private tour lasts about four to five hours.

“About the tour: It is as raw as possible. One hour road to sanctuary, around 2 hours there and 1 hour back. In the sanctuary you pay entry ticket 25$ cash pp and you are given a chair and a small bottle with sugar syrup. Then you need Read more”

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8.Private Rockland Bird Sanctuary Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $110

Travel from Montego Bay in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Rockland Bird Sanctuary. During the one-hour garden visit, a guide shows you how to hold a nectar bottle so hummingbirds perch on your finger. You can also see other Jamaican birds and native plants. Drivers may include Z or Patrick.

“Feeding the hummingbirds was amazing! The folks there were very welcoming and informative. Enjoyed it all.”

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9.Rocklands Bird Sanctuary and Montego Bay Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $120

Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay through the hills of Anchovy to Rocklands Bird Sanctuary. Your visit includes admission, hummingbird hand-feeding, bird watching, and wide views over the city. Driver Lamar has earned special praise for his friendly, helpful service. Shopping and local food stops may also be included along the way.

“If you love birds and especially hummingbirds, this is a must do experience, they come eat from the bottle right on your hand. It was awesome. Shout out to our driver Lamar, he was great.”

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10.Rockland Bird Sanctuary plus Montego Bay Highlights & Shopping Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $123

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from your Montego Bay hotel to Rockland Bird Sanctuary, where hummingbirds feed from your hand. Then continue through Montego Bay for highlights and shopping. Guides such as Bailey and Fritz help make the visit personal, while your private group sets the pace.

“We were met at the dock by Bailey who was a great driver and had a very comfortable vehicle. The trip to rockland was very interesting and Bailey made it more enjoyable. The experience at the bird sanctuary was most enjoyable and a uniqRead more”

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11.Rockland Bird Sanctuary Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $97

Visit Rocklands Bird Sanctuary from Montego Bay in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Feed hummingbirds by hand, watch Jamaica’s Red-billed Streamertail and Jamaica Mango, and look for grassquits, Bananaquits, doves, and other island birds. Guides such as Fritz lead the sanctuary walk, while Bailey has been praised for friendly driving.

“Fantastic experience. Guide very knowledgeable and friendly. Birds are amazing and scenery beautiful”

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12.Bird Sanctuary and animal farm Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $100

Spend about three hours from Montego Bay visiting Rockland Bird Sanctuary and an animal farm in Anchovy. Hand-feed hummingbirds, see Jamaica’s Red-billed Streamertail, stroll among herbs and trees, and meet exotic animals. Private pickup and drop-off are included, with a hip strip stop available as an upgrade. Tajay and Andre are praised guides.

“Even though I'm afraid of birds, I had a blast watching my mom and aunt take picts with them. Our guide Tajay really made the experience memorable. He was friendly, funny, helpful, and informative. He took tons of picts and spent them to us. I really enjoyed the weed farm portion and the tasty sample. Had a great time.”

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13.Great River Bamboo Rafting and Bird Sanctuary Combine Tour From Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $120

Visit Rocklands Bird Sanctuary for close views of Jamaica’s long-tailed hummingbird, then float along the Lethe Great River on a 30-foot handcrafted bamboo raft. The roughly two-hour private outing includes air-conditioned transport, bottled water, admission, and a limestone body massage. Lunch is optional and paid separately.

“Very peaceful at the sanctuary. A gentle and unique experience.”

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