RASTAFARI RHYTHMS: THURDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS
Our Rastafari Rhythms tour is the best way to start your relationship with RIV. It is an intimate 3 hour introduction to the traditional Rastafari way of life. Visit with village artisans, gardeners, healers, musicians, storytellers and chefs as they practice their traditional crafts. Learn how to heal whatever ails you with plants from the garden.
Explore our medicinal herb garden; learn how to heal yourself with plants. Pick your own ackee and callaloo, and then cook it with traditional recipes over our open fire. Pound your own cacao and make chocolate tea. Listen to authentic Nyabinghi drumming and chanting, and learn why Rastafari consider cannabis to be a sacrament. Group experiences are limited, because we like to keep our interactions personalized, relevant and authentic. We are open to sharing on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays or with special advanced bookings.
Minimum Guests: 2
Maximum Guests: we prefer groups to be no more than 15
Cost: $150 per guest
Contact us today to schedule your visit.
RASTAFARI YAAD: 48-HOUR ADVANCED REQUESTS
RASTAFARI YAAD, Rastafari Yaad, is a personal connection with one of our Village families. This experience is carried out on Rastavillage location or at their homebase in Flower Hill. This is an experience not a TOUR per se. The tour format is the same, however, the sharing involves one on one contact with a single family.
An Exploration of our medicinal herb garden; learn how to heal yourself with plants. Pick your own ackee and callaloo, and then cook it with traditional recipes over our open fire.
Music and rhythm is a big part of this segment and spending time with Izi, will introduce you into a lyrical adventure - chanting, drumming, and stories. You will learn why Rastafari considers cannabis to be a sacrament. Groups experiences are limited - preferably no more than 6 people, families are welcome. This experience require at least 3 days advanced booking to ensure availability.
Minimum Guests: 2
Maximum Guests: 6
Cost: $150 per guest
Contact us today to schedule your visit.
SPECIAL INTEREST EXPLORATIONS: 48-HOUR ADVANCED REQUESTS
Our Special Interest tours are most popular with visitors who have already experienced our Rastafari Rhythms Tour, and want to return to learn more about a specific area of village life. These areas include traditional drum making; Rastafari food science and Ital cuisine; mural painting, soap making; drumming and chanting; healing with plants; and Rastafari history.
Each tour is custom designed and custom priced to meet the specific interest of the visitor or visitors. Special Interest Tour groups are limited to one or two people, with some exceptions possible for pre-formed groups.
Minimum Guests: 1
Maximum Guests: 2
Cost: $250 and up
PALACE GARDEN AND MUSEUM (under refurbishment)
This 3 ½ hour experience includes a walk through our traditional, regenerative garden full of delicious food— and cannabis. Learn about the history of the plant as a sacrament. Swing on the hammock chairs in our garden screen house; learn about traditional Rastafari consumption methods; listen to our audio history of reggae music; immerse yourself in the natural mystic of the sacred herb; enjoy a smoothie.
If you love cannabis, this is your spot in Montego Bay.
Minimum Guests: 4
Maximum Guests: 12
Cost: $150/Guest
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS: 48 HOUR REQUESTS
With advance arrangements, a traditional Rastafari bush-bath, or a therapeutic massage (or both); Ital food experience; wellness experience or drum circles can be added to any of our tours. Please let us know your desired add-ons at the time you book your tour.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
RRASTAFEST 2025 - TORONTO TO MONTEGO BAY & KINGSTON
The Rastafari Indigenous Village community sometimes create or collaborates in events.
We tell our stories of history, heritage and culture. We share handmade authentic products: food, craft, art, music & positive energies.