Zimbali's Rasta Tour Lunch

Negril, Jamaica

4 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get an insider’s peek into Rastafari culture on this half-day excursion from Negril. Enjoy easy transportation to Zimbali and follow your guide on a moderate hike to a hilltop camp where you’ll see how the Rasta live and farm. Learn about Rastafari spirituality and enjoy a traditional Rasta meal prepared over an open wood fire using all vegetarian ingredients and flavored with coconut and spices.

Learn about Rastafari culture in Zimbali with a local guide
Visit outlying areas of Negril that are difficult to reach on your own
Unobstructed ocean and mountain views from a hilltop Rasta camp
Fresh fruit juice, vegetarian lunch, and bottled water provided

What's Included

Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from any Hotel in Negril for $20/person extra.
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities (recommended) This is a once in a Lifetime opportunity- Feel free to leave something with Fire.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Negril, Negril, Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica
Our Transport is pickup from your Hotel Lobby.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Monday - Saturday : 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Roundtrip Transport is offered from your hotel for an addtional +$20/person. Hotel Pickup is at 10:00am and can be paid for while at Zimbali. We accept Visa/Mastercard, Paypal, Bitcoin or cash.

What To Expect

Cane Fields (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is hiking casual with comfortable shoes
Meal is Vegetarian

A moderate amount of walking & Hiking is involved
Minimum age is 12 years
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

27 reviews

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Amazing day and experience - dress for a hike

Lucy_A, Feb 2024

Such a great day, exceeded expectations, meeting rastas and how they live in mountains was just awesome, food was amazing, just be aware it’s a 45 minute hike, well 30 minutes is a uphill hike so trainers and gym wear is a must and water, but so worth it. Would def do it again.

A Moment to Celebrate Natural Life - #fulljoy

Rochelle_S, Dec 2023

This was absolutely a highlight of our trip! Our taxi driver was kind and punctual for both trips and the hike/lunch experience was one we won't soon forget. Zimbali is a beautiful place. We were welcomed with starfeuit and ginger juice with crushed ice that cooled us from the inside out. The hike, although listed as moderate, was challenging at times. Our guide, O'Neil, paused a few times so we could catch our breath. He also stopped along the way to point out plants and trees, as well as to fill bottles with spring water. When we made it to the treehouse at the top of the mountain, we met Patrick and Fire - two Rastafarians that fed us and educated us on the natural lifestyle. We drank fresh Soursop juice on ice. The views and food were incredible! We loved our time together and hope more people take advantage of this awesome experience!

Horrible Behavior By Owner

Paulette_B, Nov 2023

The most memorable was a horrible conversation with the owner, Mark. We were trying to get directions and he was insulting and rude to us and then used profanity (i.e. F..off, etc.) towards us as well and hung up on us. Very unprofessional.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Ohhhh to be young and have the whole revolve around you. Been doing this 14 years and finally just broke on a couple who wouldnt listen at all. Its really so easy and thousand before you have been able to navigate making a reservation and getting here. We offer transport which you turned down over and over and then last minute couldnt get your driver to get you here, insisted we had a rally point with free transport which we dont and so much more. Thousands before you have come and gone with such ease and yet you were just unable and it was all my fault...fancy that. Tried to get you to just cancel for a full refund, but you just had to tag team me husband and wife telling me how it was my fault...I have 5 kids and I hope i can get them to make a tour easily.

Couldn’t recommend this more!

RebeccaH_M, Mar 2023

Best time ever on this excursion, worth every penny and then some! Thank you so much to Mark and co. For the amazing experience. We got to sample local fruits straight from the vine and learn all about the flora and fauna in the area, which was so cool. Plus the meal that we got was incredible- even my meat eating husband was super full afterwards! Everyone we encountered was genuinely so friendly and generous, we’re so grateful. It was such a magical day with such beautiful surroundings, Zimbali Retreat looks unreal too! Thanks again!!

Pleasant experience

Karen_S, Nov 2022

The lunch was vary good, the guide cosmo and Patrick were vary friendly. It’s to bad we didn’t get up the mountain.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Occasionally due to weather we will do the tour at Fiyah farm in the lower community as the rain can make the hike slippery. Thanks for coming :) Blessings- Mark

empowering and life changing

Rory_R, Nov 2022

what starting as a normal hike , turned into a group of strangers empowering each other to finish . this hike is not for the weary it has parts of steep inclines and then flat services , that left all activity seekers in. A ball of sweat . We tackled this together one step at a time , arm in arm at times , words of you can do this , all ages strength levels , The tour guide was nothing short of amazing and kind and the food and views were amazing . Would I do this again you might ask , I am a older women and my answer is yes I pushed myself to my limits and beyond…. Thank you so much so allowing me , to see myself in another light ….

Response from Host, Nov 2022

What a Beautiful Review! Thank you for these empowering words and I am so glad you were able to share this with other adventurers...hope to see you again :) Blessings- Mark

Rasta tour lunch

SYDNEY_H, Feb 2020

My Favorite experience of my entire stay in Jamaica. Everyone had nothing but good vibes. Hiking up the mountain and learning about their lifestyle in the mountains was amazing

Hiking and vegan food

aborg588, Jan 2020

Fire was a great host! He was super knowledgeable about his farm since he has been there for 37 years. The hike was moderate and the food was super clean and healthy. Being interested in the Rastafarian religion for a long time it was great to finally take this tour.

Great tour

michaelmcgarril, Jan 2020

This tour was was a great way to try something different and experience rastafarian culture first hand. The hike was invigorating, but not too long and left a lot of time to hang with Fiyah up in the hills. It was just us and another group of 2, and our guide was very chill and gave into about the vegetation, surroundings, etc. The Ital meal that Fiyah cooked was the highlight for me and my girlfriend (especially because I’m vegan). Would highly recommend!