The Bush Doctor culture is steeped in history, the first Bush Doctors were slaves, whose job was to maintain the health of the other slave workers on the plantations. They used the many available plants, extracting their medicinal properties - the cures for a multitude of ailments passed down through the generations. Even today, in many rural parts of Jamaica, Bush Doctors are sought-after when a General Practitioner is not.

Our tour starts with a visit to the Seville Great House Museum, which houses a wealth of artifacts found on this fascinating property. Then it's time to mount up and visit all the places that we have learned about, riding by castles and sugar factories dating back nearly 500 years. Ride through wooded areas where the Taino Indians used to hunt for food. Learn about the culture of these first Islanders - their beliefs, habits and existence before Columbus landed and the island was colonized under the Spanish flag. Ride through a natural wetland shaded by almond and coconut trees, and see the excavations carried out by archaeologists, keen to uncover the deep-rooted history of this area.

The Rainforest river ride is ideal for riders who have some experience as the terrain is quite rugged. The tour takes you down to the Greater St. Ann's Bay River, where you will enjoy the chance to swim in clear, cool rock pools, slide down waterfalls and enjoy the tranquility of this unique area. Ride along the riverbanks, shrouded with bamboo trees, while parrots screech overhead, and the crickets and tree frogs serenade your adventure through the rainforest. After our two scheduled stops for swims and snacks, our surefooted horses take you up from the valley floor, and skirt the mountain ridge, past quaint communities with their friendly villagers, back up to 1800 feet, with spectacular views en route.

On our Private Rides, we will send you out with your own private tour guide, serve wine and "antipasti" and give you a souvenir photograph of you and your loved one. The Bush Doctor culture is steeped in history, the first Bush Doctors were slaves, whose job was to maintain the health of the other slave workers on the plantations. They used the many available plants, extracting their medicinal properties - the cures for a multitude of ailments passed down through the generations. Even today, in many rural parts of Jamaica, Bush Doctors are sought-after when a General Practitioner is not.