| An island nation, Jamaica offers a wealth of | | | | green, placed in the midst of 4 acres of rain |
| natural beauty. Ocho Rios, Jamaica, is home | | | | forest. |
| to some of the most well-known of the | | | | |
| island's natural wonders, including a | | | | There are three types of dolphin experience |
| glistening waterfall that attracts visitors | | | | packages available, allowing visitors to |
| from all over and the opportunity to swim | | | | choose the degree of interaction best suited |
| with dolphins. | | | | to their comfort zone and experience. These |
| | | | include the opportunity to swim and interact |
| Dunn's River Falls offers a hiking experience | | | | with a group of dolphins, another that |
| that allows even the decidedly non-athletic | | | | provides in water interaction with a single |
| to enjoy a beautiful view of the 600 foot | | | | dolphin and another which is called a touch |
| high waterfalls. However, while the 900 foot | | | | encounter package, which is best suited for |
| climb to the top may seem like a cake walk to | | | | non-swimmers and children. The traveler |
| the experienced hiker, for those not | | | | should make contact well in advance for |
| accustomed to activities, caution should be | | | | individual package rates and to make |
| taken and children should be monitored | | | | reservations, as spots are limited. |
| carefully to avoid injury. | | | | |
| | | | Dolphin Cove also features other attractions, |
| With that being said, however, the experience | | | | including a jungle walk trail, while not too |
| is one not to be missed. The views alone are | | | | physically challenging, offers a fascinating |
| worth the walk. There are areas at the bottom | | | | look at local flora and fauna. This is a |
| and along the hiking path for wading and | | | | particularly nice destination for children as |
| splashing in the cold and very clear mountain | | | | there is ample opportunity to have an up |
| water. | | | | close view of brightly colored birds and |
| | | | reptiles. Pristine beaches, perfect for those |
| At Dolphin Cove, visitors can enjoy up close | | | | who enjoy the sun and sand, but not the |
| and personal interaction with a family group | | | | crowds, and kayaking are also available to |
| of bottle nose dolphins. Located near Ocho | | | | visitors, as well as a waterfall that is sure |
| Rios, at one of the most beautiful natural | | | | to be less crowded than Dunn's River Falls. |
| coves in Jamaica, the setting is lush and | | | | |