Blue Hole Falls & Ocho Rios from Montego Bay: 5-6 hours

Five hours through fern-lined gorges, mineral pools and limestone caves

A guided tour from Montego Bay to Blue Hole waterfall and mineral bath on Jamaica's north coast, with stops at Fern Gully, Green Grotto Caves and lunch at Scotchies Restaurant. You drive through a deep gorge lined with towering ferns, swim in the rejuvenating Blue Hole pools, explore the limestone caves where runaway slaves once hid, and return to your hotel with round-trip transport and entrance fees included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Blue Hole and Ocho Rios

• Drive through Fern Gully
• Visit Blue Hole waterfall and mineral bath
• Swing from Tarzan ropes into pools
• Explore craft market (hotel guests only)
• Shop duty-free for souvenirs and liquor
• Lunch at Scotchies Restaurant

The experience

The tour starts with a drive through Fern Gully, a natural gorge where the road winds beneath a canopy of towering ferns and tropical flowers. From there you head to Blue Hole, a waterfall and mineral bath surrounded by lush vegetation where you can swim in the crystalline pools. For those wanting more than a dip, Tarzan ropes let you swing into the water below. Lunch follows at Scotchies Restaurant, where you choose between jerk chicken or jerk pork with a side of rice and beans, festival, Bammy, or yams.

Green Grotto Caves come next: an underground limestone formation with a freshwater lake inside, historically significant as a refuge for runaway slaves and Spanish soldiers, and featured in the James Bond film "Live and Let Die." The caves are open daily and included in your entry fee. The tour ends with a return to Montego Bay in an air-conditioned vehicle, with your guide providing context throughout the day.

Bring a towel and aqua shoes (or buy water shoes at the site for $15). The itinerary includes time for travel between each stop. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, though they must sit on an adult's lap during the vehicle portions. The tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with cardiovascular concerns. Moderate fitness is needed for the swimming and cave exploration.

What’s included

• Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fees to Blue Hole and Green Grotto Caves.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• lunch with a choice of jerk chicken or jerk pork and one side.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 54 years) · Senior (55 to 70 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 150

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fun Tours Jamaica Limited

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided route through Fern Gully and Blue Hole in one outing: the five to six hours fit a single major stop alongside other Montego Bay activities, and the fixed itinerary means you follow one path rather than design your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Fern Gully like to drive through?

Fern Gully is a deep gorge where the road winds beneath towering ferns and vibrant tropical flowers, creating a verdant canopy overhead. The stretch is lined with exotic flora of various shapes and sizes as you pass through this natural corridor.

Can I swim at Blue Hole, or is it just for looking?

Blue Hole is a swimming destination: you immerse yourself in the rejuvenating mineral pools surrounded by cascading waterfalls and lush greenery. Tarzan ropes are available if you want to swing into the crystalline pools below for an added thrill.

What are Green Grotto Caves and why are they worth visiting?

Green Grotto Caves are an underground limestone formation with a freshwater lake, historically significant as a hideout for runaway slaves and Spanish soldiers during colonial times. The caves were also featured in the James Bond film "Live and Let Die" and remain open daily as a natural and historical attraction.

Is lunch included, and what are my options?

Lunch at Scotchies Restaurant is included. You choose between jerk chicken or jerk pork and select one side: rice and beans, festival, Bammy, or yams.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Bring a towel and aqua shoes for the water portions. Water shoes are sold at the site for $15 each if you don't have your own. The tour involves swimming and cave exploration, so moderate physical fitness is required.