Sun Venture Tours Limited offers for Universities, Colleges and other Educational Institutions Tour packages for Students and Academics interested in understanding the biological and cultural heritage of Jamaica. The island's extremely high bio-diversity which is matched only by its cultural uniqueness, makes it an ideal destination for students of social anthropology, tropical terrestrial and aquatic research. Working in conjunction with our local universities and colleges our company makes "Research Without Walls" a reality.
Popular Locations: Sherwood Forest & the Alps (Cockpit Country).
Other Sites:
1. Grand Ridge Wilderness Retreat (Northern Blue Mountains (Research Areas - Avifauna, Geology, Insects and Forest Ecology).
2. Charles Town - Windward Maroons "Independence, cultural identity and foundations of modern Jamaica"
Determine your own research objectives and we will work together to meet them.
POLICY
NB. Groups are required to
obtain the necessary clearances from the responsible government agencies to
conduct research.
The principal ones being the
The National Environmental
Planning Agency (NEPA) and
The Jamaica Heritage Trust in the case of natural and man-made heritage
respectively.
SCIENTIFIC & RESEARCH TOURS
"Research Without Walls"
Price includes: Guide, Transportation, Insurance, Taxes & Local Experts
Lunch not included
Price includes: Guide, Transportation, Insurance, Taxes & Local Experts
Lunch not included
TOUR COST
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Tour Codes |
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Tour Name |
COST PER PERSON (US$) BY GROUP SIZE |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4-8 |
9-16 |
17 & over |
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501 |
SRT2 |
Sherwood |
165 |
100 |
75 |
65 |
60 |
50 |
TOUR COST
TOUR SUMMARY - Medicinal Plants
(Location 2)
Sherwood Forest - John Crow Mountains
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Duration:3 Hour hike into the rain forest of the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park |
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Transportation: Door to Door Service (Bus/Car) |
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Degree of difficulty: 6.0/10 |
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Departure: 7:30 am (Kingston) and Return 4:30 pm (Same day) |
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Includes: Sightseeing en route and visit to Maroon Museum |
TOUR SUMMARY - Medicinal Plants & Fauna
(Location 1)
The ALPS Cockpit Country
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Duration: 3 Hour hike and interpretative Tour of the limestone forest of the Cockpit Country |
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Transportation: Door to Door Service (Bus/Car) |
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Degree of difficulty: 6.0/10 |
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Departure: 7:30 am (north Coast) and 6:00 am (south coast) |
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Tour Duration: 11-12 hours (including travel time) |
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Includes: Sightseeing en route & swimming in the Dornoch's Head |
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Tour Codes |
Abbrev. |
Tour Name |
COST PER PERSON (US$) BY GROUP SIZE |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4-8 |
9-16 |
17 & over |
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500 |
SRT1 |
Alps |
165 |
100 |
75 |
65 |
60 |
50 |