Riding solo to Jamaica? No problem at all! You’re in for incredible experiences that will make your friends back home jealous when you share photos and videos. Whether you want a laid-back retreat or an action-packed adventure, Jamaica has you covered. So, pack the essentials in your suitcase, book your flight, and let Jamaica take you on a fantastic journey from coast to coast. Here are seven cool activities to do for solo travelers in Jamaica.
Immerse in Jamaica’s healing waters
Spend a day at one of the island’s exotic hot springs infused with healing minerals. In addition to bathing in Jamaica’s natural healing waters, many visitors appreciate the added service of massages, and back and foot rubs offered by massage therapists on site. Popular mineral spas in Jamaica are the Milk River Bath and Spa in Clarendon, Rockfort Mineral Bath in Kingston, and Bath Springs in St. Thomas.
A weekend retreat in the mountain, Lethe, Hanover
Sometimes a half-day nature trail isn’t enough to rid yourself of a bad mood, so why not retreat to one of Jamaica’s off-the-beaten paths for the weekend? The ital Momma Retreat program is an ideal spiritual rejuvenation experience for solo travelers. Guests are accommodated in beautiful cabins on the Animal Farm and Nature Reserve property in Lethe, Hanover, and are invited daily to participate in yoga, river rafting, nature tours, and meditation sessions. Also, if you’re vegan or have always wanted to try ital food in Jamaica, this retreat is perfect for you.
Tour the Bob Marley Museum, Kingston
Book a trip to Bob Marley’s former home turned museum on Hope Road in Kingston. Here, you’ll be introduced to the intimate spaces where the Reggae music legend created his greatest hits and where he and his friends congregated for weekly discussions and rest while he was in Jamaica. There’s also a cafe and gift shop on the property for you to cop a few Bob Marley memorabilia to take back home.
Attend a music festival
You don’t need company to have an amazing time at one of the island’s hottest music festivals. Interact with a few local artists and dance your feet off to your favorite Jamaican songs performed live by talented Jamaican artists. Jamaica’s music festivals are usually held in the summer months, July and August. If you want to make the trip, book your flight and accommodation at least six months in advance. Concert tickets, accommodations, and ground transportation services are booked quickly because these festivals welcome droves of international visitors every year.
The most notable music festivals in Jamaica include Reggae Sumfest held annually in July, Dream Weekend held annually in July and August, and Rebel Salute in January.
Enjoy a seafood fiesta at Middle Quarters
If you’re staying on the south coast of Jamaica, ask your driver to take you to Middle Quarters in Saint Elizabeth for the best-tasting fish and bammy plates. Walk with enough cash, as the vendors will entice you to buy a few packs of uncooked bammy and plates of fried fish to take back home.
Catch a Jamaican movie classic
While you can always order online and enjoy these classic Jamaican films at home, Jack Sprat restaurant in Treasure Beach is the place to be on a Thursday night for an exciting premiere of Jamaican movie classics. Each week, the restaurant premieres a different movie for their guests. While you’re there, order dinner from the inviting food and drink menus.
Rafting on the Martha Brae
Many visitors say time stops on a river rafting tour. This intimate experience is so special because it is the only way to fully immerse yourself in the beautiful parts of nature, unreachable on land.
You’ll interact with exotic river crabs, fish, birds, and other animal life that hang out in and around the Martha Brae in Falmouth. A bamboo raft tour on the Martha Brae takes about an hour, but who’s watching the clock?
Solo travelers love Jamaica
Without question, Jamaica is a prime destination for solo travelers because they never feel alone while exploring the hidden gems and world-famous, natural attractions on the island.
