Blue Hole & Konoko Falls Tour: Cliff Jumps & Waterfalls

Cliff jumps, cave swims and rope swings in mountain pools

A six-hour guided tour from Montego Bay combines two natural attractions: Blue Hole, where you swim in blue pools, jump from cliffs at various heights, rope swing into waterfalls and explore underwater caves; and Konoko Falls Park, where you walk cascading waterfalls, learn about Jamaica's indigenous Taino people, and see birds, iguanas and other wildlife. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Blue Hole1h 30m
2. Konoko Falls and Park1h 30m

Blue Hole and Konoko Falls adventure

• Travel from Montego Bay to Blue Hole
• Enjoy swimming and cliff diving at Blue Hole
• Explore underwater caves and rope swing
• Receive back massage from waterfalls
• Visit Konoko Falls Park and learn history
• Climb waterfalls and observe wildlife
• Stop at Scotchies Jerk Centre for food

The experience

The day starts with a drive from your hotel through local communities, where your guide shares stories about Jamaican history, customs and daily life. Once at Blue Hole in the hills above Ocho Rios, you spend 1 to 1.5 hours in the water doing the activities that draw people here: swimming in natural blue pools, hiking to cascading waterfalls, standing under the gushing water for a back massage, moving through an underwater cave, and choosing from cliff dives and jumps at different heights before rope swinging like Tarzan into the cool mountain water.

The second stop is Konoko Falls Park, where a guided walk takes you through native river gardens and past wildlife including birds, iguanas, crocodiles and snakes. Your guide explains the history of the Taino people who lived in Jamaica before colonization. The park sits on cascading waterfalls you can climb or simply swim beneath. Many visitors end the day with a meal at Scotchies Jerk Centre nearby, a local pit stop for jerk chicken and other Jamaican food.

Transport throughout is in an air-conditioned minivan with your guide. Pickup and drop-off at your Montego Bay hotel are included. The tour suits anyone comfortable in water and interested in both adventure and natural history, though the cliff jumps and swings are optional. You can swim and explore the caves instead.

What’s included

• Transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• sightseeing commentary along the drive through local communities.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 40

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Jamaica Get Away Travels - Private Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a guide leading the group through both sites, so you're moving with other travelers and following a set schedule. Choose it if you want someone explaining the Taino history and local context while you focus on the activities themselves, rather than planning the route or timing on your own.

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Top questions

What can I actually do at Blue Hole?

Blue Hole lets you swim in natural blue pools, jump from cliffs at various heights, rope swing into waterfalls, explore an underwater cave, and stand under gushing water for a natural back massage. All the cliff jumps and swings are optional. You can spend the time swimming and exploring instead.

How long do we spend at each location?

Blue Hole takes up 1 to 1.5 hours of active time in the water. Konoko Falls Park fills the rest of the six-hour tour, with time for a guided walk through the river gardens, climbing or swimming at the waterfalls, and viewing the wildlife.

What is Konoko Falls Park like?

Konoko Falls Park centers on cascading waterfalls you can climb or swim beneath. A guide leads you through native river gardens and explains the history of Jamaica's indigenous Taino people. The park is home to birds, iguanas, crocodiles and snakes, so you'll see wildlife throughout the walk.

Is food included in the tour?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. Many visitors stop at Scotchies Jerk Centre near Konoko Falls Park at the end of the day for a meal, but that is optional and paid separately.

Do I need to be fit or a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The cliff jumps, rope swings and cave exploration are optional activities. You can spend your time at Blue Hole swimming in the pools and enjoying the waterfalls instead. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with young children.