Tek-A-Hike tours open in Dunn’s River

Yet another feature has been added to the world-famous Dunn's River Falls and Park in Ocho Rios, St Ann.

Persons can now get a mixture of ecological tourism, health and wellness, and cultural heritage experience as part of the Tek-A-Hike tour, which has been developed by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC).

Dena Chatrie, director of business development at UDC, said that the new product is a guided, one-hour-and-a-half hike that starts at the Tranquility Gardens and ends in the Dunn's River Falls and Park Nursery. Guests are able to purchase plants or adopt a tree as part of the park's reforestation and conservation programme.

The hike is approximately two miles.

HISTORY

"On the hike, you'll learn about the flora, the fauna on the entire property, which is called the Belmont property, and the history of Dunn's River in general," said Chatrie.

She added that guests will also get a chance to visit the Belmont Great House ruins and learn about its rich history.

Tek-A-Hike is offered on Saturdays and Sundays with tours starting at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

"It's the newest addition to our Dunn's River Falls and Park attraction, so we just want persons to come on, relax and enjoy nature, recharge at our Dunn's River, the falls and also get some refreshing ideas whilst lying on the beach," Chatrie said.

Admission for adults is $3,500 and $2,000 for children. The Tek-A-Hike package includes unlimited access to climbing the falls, the beach, the Splash Pad for children and the Tranquility Gardens.