Team business trips are proven to be huge for motivation and bonding, which in turn makes everyone more productive back at the office.

The best place in the world to form strong team bonds, restore creative potential, and reignite the productive spirit within your company is Jamaica.

Leave the board room for a few days and head to the island for an unforgettable retreat with your employees.

Jamaica is home to world-famous attractions and tours that can be suitably incorporated into any team-building workshop and staff retreat.

Here are nine recommendations for team-building trips to Jamaica.


Dunn's River Falls hike for building bonds

You've possibly done this water hike before with your family and friends, but you didn't realize how the deliberate actions of holding hands with friends (sometimes strangers) and climbing up the slippery 600-foot waterfall have strengthened the bonds you share.

It's the best way to practice empathy, patience, and cooperativeness as you form a human chain up the waterfall.



Brainstorm on foot up the Blue Mountains

This four-hour hike up the Blue Mountains in Saint Andrew will truly invigorate your team.

It will also provide time for brainstorming ideas and finalizing decisions that you struggle to make inside the board room.

Improve critical thinking skills with escape room fun

Puzzle It Jamaica escape room experience is a grand time for improving problem-solving skills and promoting collaboration.

In 2020, the company announced the closure of its on-site escape rooms, however, planned, pop-up escape room experiences can be booked for corporate groups. 



Paintball your way to solid teams

A healthy dose of competition is always a great antidote for a weary team.

At Paint Ball Jamaica in the cool woodlands of Falmouth, your team will certainly have fun while they learn how to think and move quickly during a 90-minute paint splash face-off. 



Get creative with art

Is the creative fuel running low within your work team? Book an art class, paint and sip, or a jewelry-making workshop.

Wassi Art in Ocho Rios offers an incredible pottery-making class, and you can visit Gallery Carriacou in Port Antonio for art classes.

Also, find out if complimentary art and craft sessions are offered at the resort you're staying in. 

Return to zen with a yoga retreat

Maybe the first step to restoring bonds with your team is to remove the mental clutter.

Book a stay at a yoga sanctuary that includes a week-long itinerary of mindful team activities such as yoga practice, meditation, and nature walks to help your team members recenter their minds.

Go Natural Yoga Retreat Centre in Long Bay, Portland is a great option.  



Book adventurous group tours

Chukka Caribbean prides itself on being a leading adventure tour company in the Caribbean region.

Visit any of its outposts in Montego Bay, Black River, Negril, and Ocho Rios for a decent mix of team-building sports activities such as ATV buggy races, ocean and rainforest ziplining, kayak, and river tubing. 

Horseback riding tours

Imagine having a team meeting while horseback riding.

You may be shocked at how this unusual meeting place helps to keep your team members focused on what is being discussed.


Mystic Mountain's rainforest adventures for bonding

Ease the anxieties associated with next quarter's objective with a fun-filled day at Mystic Mountain.

You can intentionally place your team members in groups as they explore the zipline, bobsled, chair lift, and other fun activities at this adventure park.  

Now you have all that you need to plan the best team-building trip to Jamaica, all that remains is for you to book!