Blue Hole & Secret Falls Private Tour: Jump, swim, hike

Jump into the blue pool, swing on ropes, hike to the waterfall

A private tour to Blue Hole and Secret Falls near Ocho Rios with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a guide for two hours at the natural sites. You jump and swim in the mineral pool, swing on Tarzan ropes, explore caves, then hike five minutes through the forest to Secret Falls. The tour includes shopping at Taj Mahal Shopping Center and lunch at Scotchies, with the flexibility to request different stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Blue Hole, Secret Falls and Lunch

• Pickup from hotel lobby
• Scenic drive along coastline
• Visit Cool Blue Hole and swim
• Hike to Secret Falls
• Shopping at Taj Mahal Shopping Center
• Lunch at Scotchies Outdoor Garden Restaurant

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel lobby in an air-conditioned minivan, then a scenic drive along the coastline to Ocho Rios. Once you arrive at Cool Blue Hole, a guide meets you for the next two hours. The site sits in the mountains on the border of Saint Ann and Saint Mary Parishes, away from the main towns: a natural mineral pool surrounded by rain-forest, with bright blue water deep enough to jump into. You can swing on Tarzan ropes, swim under the caves, or simply float in the pool. After that, a five-minute hike through the woods brings you to Secret Falls, where the cascading water makes for photos and a chance to stand under the flow.

Because this is a private tour, you call the shots on the rest of the day. Shopping happens at Taj Mahal Shopping Center in Ocho Rios, where you'll find rums, coffee, T-shirts, jewelry and Harley-Davidson products all in one place, though you can ask your guide to take you elsewhere in the area if you prefer. Lunch is at Scotchies Outdoor Garden Restaurant, known for jerk chicken and pork cooked with the whole family in mind. They also serve steamed vegetables for non-meat eaters, and their homemade hot sauce is made from local Scotch Bonnet peppers. The entire outing runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• driver and guide throughout.
• entry to Taj Mahal Shopping Center.
• a guide for two hours at Blue Hole and Secret Falls.

Options for this experience

5 options

From Montego BayGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00includes pickup

From Falmouth/TrelawnyGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:30includes pickup

From Ocho RiosGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00includes pickup

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From Runaway BayGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00includes pickup

Departs from Grand Palladium / LuceaGuide in English · 10:00includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours Limited

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to control the pace and decide where to stop for shopping and lunch. The private format means no fixed itinerary beyond the two hours at the natural sites, so the rest of the day shapes itself around what interests you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): 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 exactly is the Blue Hole and what can I do there?

Cool Blue Hole is a natural mineral pool in the mountains with bright blue water surrounded by rain-forest. You can jump off the edge into the deep pool, swing on Tarzan ropes, swim, and explore caves. A guide is with you for two hours at the site.

How far is the hike to Secret Falls?

The hike to Secret Falls is about five minutes through the woods from the Blue Hole. It is a short walk to reach the waterfall, where you can stand under the cascading water and take photos.

Can I choose where to shop and eat, or is it set?

Because it is a private tour, you have the choice to request different shopping spots within the Ocho Rios area if you prefer somewhere other than Taj Mahal Shopping Center. Lunch at Scotchies is the recommended stop, but you can discuss options with your guide.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup and drop-off, a driver and guide, entry to Taj Mahal Shopping Center, and the guide at Blue Hole and Secret Falls. Food and drinks are available to purchase.

Which hotel areas can I be picked up from?

Pickup is available from hotels in Grand Palladium or Lucea, Runaway Bay, Falmouth or Trelawny, Montego Bay, or Ocho Rios, depending on which option you select at checkout.