Rockland Bird Sanctuary Private Tour
Description
The Rockland Bird Sanctuary is home to many species of birds, some endemic to Jamaica while others flew to the Island from other countries and make Jamaica their home. The bird sanctuary is located in the hills of a small community called Anchovy, approximately a 20-minute drive from the the city of Montego Bay. The tour can last for 45 minutes to over 1 hour depending on the group's interest. Bird lovers will find this tour very fascinating as many different birds will fly from trees to the ground for you to feed them. The hummingbirds, the national bird of Jamaica, are part of a special experience as you sit with a bottle of their favorite drink, wait for them to perch on your outstretched finger while you feed them from the bottle. Next, you will take a walk through the garden with the guide to see the different trees and herbs before the tour ends.
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Rocklands Bird Sanctuary is home to some of Jamaica’s most exquisite species of bird. This place is a must see if you are a bird or nature lover!
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Infants seats are unavailable upon request
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(25)
Driver picked us up on time and was very friendly telling us about the local area as we drove to the bird sanctuary. When we arrived we was given a bottle of sugar water each to feed the birds .So amazing when humming bird came and sat on my finger to drink the water . Other birds came too we saw a yellow faced grass quit, a jamaican woodpecker a jamaican dove and more .There were 4 types of humming birds ,so beautiful in colour. The sanctuary is quite small but amazing for any bird lover and the guide was so kind answering all of my questions . Would love to go again . Sanctuary offers such a natural beautiful habit for its wildlife. This trip made my holiday x
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a glowing 5 star review after your Rockland Bird Sanctuary Tour experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring the natural wonder. Our team takes great pride in delivering memorable experiences, and we're delighted that your visit met your expectations. Your positive feedback is truly appreciated and serves as a testament to our commitment to excellence. Should your travels bring you back to Jamaica or if you decide to explore more of our offerings we'd be honored to welcome you again wishing you many more amazing adventures!!
This is a fantastic experience especially if you love birds. It's not a big sanctuary but the wildlife is amazing. The owner is so knowledgeable and more than happy to share his vast experience with you. The sound that the humming birds make as the approach and drink is amazing. You must use the super slow mo on your phone if you want to see these majestic birds in all thier glory. Take water with you as this place is remote and does not sell anything. Definitely a wonderful place to visit.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience at the bird sanctuary. It truly is a special place, and we’re glad you appreciated the incredible wildlife and the knowledge shared by the owner. The hummingbirds are certainly a highlight, and your tip about using slow-motion video to capture their beauty is a great suggestion! We also appreciate you mentioning the importance of bringing water, as the remote location adds to the sanctuary’s charm but requires a little preparation. We’re delighted you had such a memorable visit and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Very unique and entertaining experience. Fritz and his staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Thank you for sharing your feedback following your Rockland Bird Sanctuary Private Tour experience. We're grateful for your review and pleased to hear that you enjoy your visit. Your insights are valuable to us, and we would love to understand more about your experience. If there are specific areas where we can improve and elevate your satisfaction to a 5-star leave, please feel free to share them with us. We continuously strive to enhance our services and ensure every guest has an exceptional time. We appreciate your patronage, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even more delightful experience.
We payed approx $120 for round-trip private transport for 3 adults to the "sanctuary" from the cruise terminal. In addition, there is a $30 cash only entrance fee for each adult. Now I realize these prices are absolute robbery! Driver was 20 mins late and required multiple phone calls to determine when/where to meet. (Also, he was sneezing/coughing the entire time.) After about a 20 min drive we arrived at the "sanctuary", which appears to be just someone's yard with lots of seating crammed in plus a large side deck/viewing platform. There were about 30 people sitting around, most holding hummingbird feeders. Over the course of about 30 minutes, 5-6 beautiful little hummingbirds zipped in and out, often landing on people's fingers. Not everyone had a chance to feed the hummingbirds, although I guess you could have kept sitting there for pretty much as long as you wanted, and you would eventually get a "hit". Thinking there was more to the "sanctuary", we asked to see the rest of the property and some guy walked us around for about 5 minutes pointing out different types of trees and a few other birds eating fruit/bird seed. After this, we summoned our driver and returned to the cruise terminal. Bottom line....if you feel it's worth $70 per person (more if you add tips) to have the chance of a hummingbird sit on your finger, you will love this tour. Everyone else will feel tremendously disappointed and ripped off. These prices are outrageous for the area and this experience was 1 star due only to the hummingbirds, which were admittedly beautiful. I learned my lesson the hard way so you don't have to!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We would like to clarify that the tour you described was not conducted by Extreme Jamaica Tours. We understand how important it is to have an enjoyable and memorable experience, and we sincerely regret that your expectations were not met during your visit. At Extreme Jamaica Tours, we take pride in offering professionally organized and transparent tours. This includes clear communication about pricing, timely transportation, well-maintained vehicles, and knowledgeable guides who prioritize your comfort and safety. Additionally, we ensure our guests receive a fair value for the experiences we provide. If you are ever interested in exploring the beauty of hummingbirds or other natural attractions in the area, we would be happy to offer a carefully curated tour that meets the highest standards. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or if we can assist you in any way. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope you have many more enjoyable travel experiences in the future.
Disjointed communication about pick up. Driver link up was confusing. Poor transportation. Van smelled of pot smoking. Bird Sanctuary would not take credit card and only took cash. Disappointing venue. Not as billed. Definitely not worth the cost. Never again
Thank you for your feedback, and I’m genuinely sorry for the experience you had. I’d like to clarify a few things to help explain our process and policies. We pride ourselves on providing a clean, luxury experience with private transfers. As our service is typically private, if we don’t receive clarification that guests are traveling together, we do send separate vehicles. This could explain the disjointed communication regarding the driver link-up. We always strive for clear and efficient communication, so I regret that you found it confusing. In terms of the vehicle’s condition, this is absolutely not the experience we aim to offer, and I’m sorry that the van did not meet our usual standard. All our vehicles are regularly cleaned and maintained. I will be looking into this further to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Regarding the Bird Sanctuary, while we do mention that the area is rural and services may be limited, we will make sure to better highlight this potential issue in our pre-tour communication to avoid confusion. We do apologize for any inconvenience this caused. We always reach out to guests before tours, and I’m sorry if our attempts to connect didn’t reach you in time to address these concerns. We value your feedback, and it will be taken into consideration to help improve our service moving forward. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
This was my favourite trip in Jamaica. The experience of feeding humming birds sitting on your finger is just out of this world.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a glowing 5star review after your Rockland Bird Sanctuary experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring the natural wonder. Our team takes great pride in delivering memorable experiences, and we're delighted that your visit met your expectations. Your positive feedback is truly appreciated and severs as a testament to our community to excellence. Should you travels bring you back to Jamaica or if you decide to explore more of our offerings, we'd be honored to welcome you again. Wishing you many more amazing adventures!
Feeding the birds, out of the way but I wish I could do this everyday as a bird guy. Guide was helpful a day was helpful and knowledgeable. Very happy to point out birds.
Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave us a glowing 5-star review after your Rockland Bird Sanctuary experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring the natural wonder. Our team takes great pride in delivering memorable experiences, and we're delighted that your visit met your expectation. Your positive feedback is truly appreciated and severs as a testament to our commitment to excellence. Should your travels bring you back to Jamaica or if you decide to explore more of our offering's we'd be honored to welcome you again wishing you many amazing adventure!
Loved this experience. Being able to relax in the trees and feed birds was truly an experience I will never forget. Our guide was very laid back and full of knowledge. I learned so much about various plants, trees, bees, and birds.
Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave us a glowing 5-star review after your Rockland Bird Sanctuary experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring the natural wonder. Our team takes great pride in delivering memorable experiences, and we're delighted that your visit met your expectation. Your positive feedback is truly appreciated and severs as a testament to our commitment to excellence. Should your travels bring you back to Jamaica or if you decide to explore more of our offering's we'd be honored to welcome you again wishing you many amazing adventure!
This was the best experience myself and my family had on our jamaican holiday. It is an absolute secret , off the grid , wonderful experience. You should not shy away from this if your on holiday around montego bay. It Is worth the money. Feeding the humming birds is an absolutely amazing thing to do. Memories we will never forget. So peaceful and relaxing , we went away feeling so chilled and relaxed. Thank you so much to the owner for letting us be part if this.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a glowing 5-star review after your Rockland Bird Sanctuary experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring the natural wonder. Our team takes great pride in delivering memorable experiences, and we're delighted that your visit met your expectations. Your positive feedback is truly appreciated and serves as a testament to our commitment to excellence. Should your travels bring you back to Jamaica or if you decide to explore more of our offerings, we'd be honored to welcome you again wishing you many more amazing adventures!
The Bird Sanctuary was an incredible experience I couldn't recommend enough, but as admission isn't covered by this package I was sceptical about the price. However, our driver Randy was a great guide and had lots of insights about the local area. He made the travel to and from the Sanctuary a great addition to a great day
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a glowing 5-star review after your Rockland Bird Sanctuary experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring the natural wonder. Our team takes great pride in delivering memorable experiences, and we're delighted that your visit met your expectations. Your positive feedback is truly appreciated and serves as a testament to our commitment to excellence. Should your travels bring you back to Jamaica or if you decide to explore more of our offerings, we'd be honored to welcome you again wishing you many more amazing adventures!
