Tour Operator Real Lifestyle Retreat and Tours
Overview
Real Lifestyle Retreat & Tours offers tours and hotel transfers islandwide and is owned and operated by Martel Thompson, a licensed tour operator. He was previously managing operator of the world-renown HotBox Jamaica.
Providing alternative experiences for visitors
Martel likes to work with travellers with a desire for something different from the traditional Jamaican resort experience. For over 10 years, he has offered tourists a taste of true Jamaican culture and heritage. From 420 accommodations to ganja farm tours, his clients leave on a “high”, satisfied and knowledgeable. His aim is to introduce his clients to the very best locally grown ganja, ganja experiences and Jamaican food.
About the ganja tours
Ganja tours are available island-wide, from Negril to Portland and so the tour chosen for you will likely depend on the location of your hotel. Tours vary in length based on the needs of the group but regardless of the length, you will get to sample a fine Jamaican strain while riding in air-conditioned comfort along the coast or up in the mountains.
- The minimum tour length is three (3) hours but can extend for an entire day. On a day tour you get to do more, see more and smoke more.
- Among other things, you get to interact with the farmers, ask questions, sample ganja and take lots of photos and videos.
- There are no special requirements except that you wear light clothes and comfortable shoes
- A driver pick will you up from wherever you are – even if you arrived on a day cruise
- It’s best to pre-book at least a day ahead but even if you call at the last minute, a driver can be at your location within 1-2 hours.
- Ganja farm tours start at USD $80 per person (smoking included)
- Transportation cost is based on your pickup point
Our Tours
Natural Herb Tour *
Your guide will pick you up with complimentary spliffs rolled and ready to smoke for your ride to an off-the-beaten-path ganja farm in the hills where you’ll be greeted by a grower eager to talk about his strains and have you sample his product.
From USD$150 per person
Nature Blue Hole Tour *
This is a tour to Cascade, a village on the White River in the hills about 15 minutes east of Ocho Rios. The area is beautiful and lush with lots of places to chill, picnic or even spend the entire day.
From USD$65 per person
Dunn’s River Falls – Mystic Mountain *
420 friendly excursions from your hotel, or cruise ship for either of these attractions.
From USD$80 per person
Horseback Riding *
Ride a trail through the forest and into the sea alongside guides that provide historical and cultural information about the areas you traverse.
From USD$80 per person
Bob Marley Mausoleum *
Visit the birthplace, and final resting place of reggae icon and Jamaican most favorite son, Bob Marley in the small hillside village of Nine Miles.
From USD$150 per personPhotos
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Weed Tour Cancellation Policy
- Tours cancelled within 24hours of the reserved time will incur a cancellation fee equivalent to one hundred percent (100%) of the tour price.
- Tours cancelled between 24 and 48 hours of the reserved time will incur a cancellation fee equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the tour price.
- Tours cancelled more than 48 hours but less than 96 hours prior to the reserved time will incur a cancellation fee equivalent to twenty-five percent (25%) of the tour price.
- Tours cancelled more than 96 hours prior to the reserved time will receive a full (100%) refund.
- GanjaVacations may cancel tours at any time without penalty for reasons related to inclement weather, and/or technical or staffing issues of the tour company partner in Jamaica. In such cases, GanjaVacations will endeavor to reschedule said tour for a date and time convenient for all the parties.
- Any refunds due under this Cancellation Policy will be paid by GanjaVacations within seven (7) days of the date of cancellation.
Martel was a gentleman. Very knowledgeable about the areas we traveled through and of course the culture. We got to have a truly authentic experience including local food, and people. We had no shortage of smoke and the beauty of the ganja farm was a a sight to behold. Terrific experience with a fantastic guide. I highly recommend the experience and if you’re lucky enough get Martel you can feel secure in knowing he will take care of you. Top notch experience that we will never forget and definitely do again.
MANUEL & ANGELA, Massachussetts
Haleigh M, IL