Welcome

Welcome to Cockpit Country a unique ecological sight in Jamaica. It is regarded as the last remaining wilderness area in Jamaica and the world’s example of Karst Limestone topography.

The area hosts approximately 1500 endemic plant and animal species, and is classified as a hot spot in a hot spot. It is the habitat for Jamaica’s 28 endemic bird species and hosts several migratory species.

The area is networked with hiking trails originally used by the Maroon warriors in their successful battle against British colonial warriors to secure their freedom. Its white limestone base weathered over eons resulting in over 300 cave communities that served as Maroon hideouts during their wars.

It is the birthplace of several Olympic Gold medal athletes including sprint legend Dr. Usain Bolt. We welcome you to come support our conservation and protection efforts against mining and quarrying; while participating in natural adventure, exploring the warmth of community life, and being immersed into awesome and authentic ecotourism.

Caving with us is fun for everyone, even when going from a low to high impact exploration.
Our Guides have you smiling wherever you are on the totem pole or,.. rope. Come experience and explore with us in our eco adventures.

Elegant! Isn't it? The Jamaican Yellow Billed Parrot, a endemic specie.
It's significant habitat and nesting sights are in Cockpit Country. Why not come spot them and the other 27 endemic Jamaican bird species on our hiking trails!

Ahhhhh! Free your soul. With every step you take unravel the mysteries of this unique wilderness, Cockpit Country. An adventure awaits!

The Experience

Here's what to expect during a full or half day tour

These are some of the activities and experiences available at the Cockpit Country Adventure Tours:

Hiking and trekking

Bird watching

Caving and underground adventures

Tubing and rafting

Historic and cultural tours

Picnic lunches and authentic Jamaican cuisine

Bed and breakfasts

This tour is great for:

Hiking
Spelunking
Birding

About Cockpit Country Adventure Tours

You descend into the dark. You walk, you crawl, you get down in the mud, you swim through what may be the purest water you'll ever encounter. Your guide is knowledgeable, experienced and focused on your safety. You emerge back above ground and into the light with a big smile on your face, and memories that will last a lifetime.

This is the nature of the Rock Springs Caving Adventure offered by Cockpit Country Adventure Tours (CCAT). This spelunking adventure is family friendly, and ends with a delicious meal at a local eatery (perhaps accompanied by a cold Red Stripe).

This is just one of the fascinating, nature-based tours offered by CCAT. Headquartered in Albert Town, CCAT is a small eco-tourism outfit managed by the Southern Trelawny Environmental Agency (STEA) whose mission is to promote sustainable development in Trelawny and Cockpit Country Communities.

Whether you select the Burnt Hill Nature Walk, the Historic Trail in the Alps tour, or the Bird Watching Adventure, you know you'll be accompanied by guides who are Cockpit Country residents, who are proud of their community, and want to make sure your authentic Jamaican experience is everything you could have hoped for.

Cockpit Country Adventure Tours also operates several bed and breakfasts in Cockpit Country. Here you'll have the chance to stay with a local family and experience the rustic lifestyle of the Jamaican countryside. Take a trip to the river with the kids, head to the family farm to learn yam cultivation or cool out at a local bar while taking in the favorite Jamaican pastime of dominoes.

Experience delicious country food and even help prepare the meal if you'd like. You can select from a wide variety of accommodations, from homes that have conveniences like indoor plumbing, cable and air conditioning to homes where fetching your own water, bathing outside and cooking over a wooden fire are part of everyday life.

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