Has anyone heard about this new adventure resort area of Jamaica? We read a report the other day...
Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain is a new eco-friendly attraction located in Ochos Rios, Jamaica. Mystic Mountain features a unique Jamaican Bobsled ride through the lush tropical forest, a chairlift journey over the countryside, a zip-line canopy adventure through the treetops (zip-line tours are definitely not eco-friendly), an island culture and heritage center, as well as mountaintop dining and shopping venues (where you will be hounded by the locals to purchase hand crafts). The attraction was developed in coordination with Carnival Cruise Line, who will most certainly offer excursions to the park. Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain covers an area of more than 100 acres beginning near Dunn’s River Falls and stretching more than 700 feet above sea level at the peak of Mystic Mountain. The site supports a diverse ecosystem of natural springs, tropical foliage, native trees and a variety of native bird species. According to the press release, Mystic Mountain’s tours and rides have been designed to have minimal environmental impact and physical footprint. Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica: This ride features custom-designed bobsleds celebrating the Jamaican bobsled teams of Olympics past. Yes, like those guys in the movie. Guests will travel on winding, plunging stainless steel rails on a 3,280-foot gravity-driven ride through the forest. The bobsled track was laid around the natural landscape to minimize the environmental impact. Riders control their own speed, allowing for either a leisurely tour through the forest or something a little more interesting. At the end of the ride, the bobsled slides to a graceful stop and is slowly pulled back by cable to the top of the mountain, completing the entire circuit in approximately six minutes. Rainforest Sky Explorer: The Sky Explorer, located near the park’s Coast Road entrance, is a chairlift that soars above the treetops through the canopy. The ascent on Sky Explorer skims the top of the trees, providing you with views of the coastline and close-up views of tropical treetops on the way to the peak of the 700 foot Mystic Mountain. The return ride on Sky Explorer carries riders just below treetop level, but high above the forest floor to provide a sense of immersion in tropical wilds. Rainforest Zip-Line Tour: On this ride, you’ll zip your way from platform to platform in the treetops. This is a guided tour that covers virgin areas of the mountain, finishing at the mid-station of the Rainforest Sky Explorer chairlift, which returns zip-line riders to the park entrance.
Jamaican Railway Station & Mystic Pavilion: The Jamaican Railway Station & Mystic Pavilion is located at the summit of Mystic Mountain. It was designed by the acclaimed Jamaican architect Ann Hodges. The traditional three-story building is a replica of an early 20th-century Jamaican railway station. The site features a lookout tower with spectacular panoramic views of Ochos Rios and the harbor, a bar and restaurant, retail outlets, and a photo shop while serving as the boarding point for Bobsled Jamaica. Adjacent to the Rail Station, Mystic Pavilion offers displays and memorabilia celebrating Jamaica’s culture, great moments in the country’s sporting events and promotion of environmental awareness and conservation of natural resources.
I was hoping that someone here had done one of these excursions or been to this area before. The offering look so great and we want to try them all.
Is this the type of place where I should try to arrange a tour with RCCL (if available) or a tour company, or can I just take a cab? We are stopping in Ocho Rios on our October cruise; I would love to take the skyline up, ride the bobsled thing, since it only takes 6 minutes, and then also do the zip-line excursion. Perhaps after we could spend some time at the Railway Station after, enjoyg some lunch and a drink and do some shopping.
I don't know if you can book through RCL or not. One of the partners in the development of this attraction was Carnival. But, I imagine Carnival isn't that particular about whose money they take, so I would guess you can go there, even if you have to book independently!
Sonja, Nita and I went ziplining down there but I don't think the bobsled was available then or you could bet I'd have been on it, also. The ziplining (although, not eco-friendly) was a hoot. Here's some pics
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Sonja, if you do these PLEASE take pictures! Sounds awesome! 
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