Located in Oracabessa, St Mary, Sun Valley Plantation offers a unique and immersive experience on a working tropical farm set beside the Crescent River. This 90-minute guided tour takes visitors through lush gardens filled with fruit trees, herbs, and spices, while sharing the rich history of the property from the slave era to present day. Along the way, guests can sample fresh coconuts, otaheite apples, and other seasonal fruits straight from the trees, while learning about their traditional uses, including medicinal and therapeutic benefits.

The tour also provides a fascinating look at daily farm life, including banana packing for export and the cultivation of crops that have shaped Jamaica’s agricultural history. Guests may spot hummingbirds, including the tiny vervain hummingbird – one of the smallest birds in the world – as they stroll through the gardens. Warm and personal in nature, this experience is suitable for all ages and easily accessible for families and guests staying at villas in St Mary, Runaway Bay, Discovery Bay, and nearby Ocho Rios, offering a relaxed way to connect with the island’s culture, flavours, and heritage.