Green Grotto Caves and Dunn's River Falls tour from Runaway Bay

Caves tour with history walk and climb up a 600-foot waterfall

A guided tour from Runaway Bay and Ocho Rios to Green Grotto Caves and Dunn's River Falls, with round-trip transport, park entry and a live English-speaking guide. The tour runs four to five hours including pickup and dropoff from hotels and cruise terminals in the area. Minimum three people per booking. Children welcome from age five. Bring swimwear, towel, comfortable shoes and insect repellent.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Green Grotto Caves1h 30m · entry included
2. Dunn's River Falls1h 30m

Visit Green Grotto Caves and Dunn's River Falls

• Travel to Green Grotto Caves
• Explore Green Grotto Caves
• Travel to Dunn's River Falls
• Receive wristband at ticket booth
• Climb Dunn's River Falls with guide
• Swim in lagoon and enjoy views
• Return to meeting point

The experience

Green Grotto Caves sit in Discovery Bay near Ocho Rios, named for the green algae coating the walls. The cave has layers of history: the Taino Indians sheltered there first, leaving behind cave paintings and pottery fragments. Runaway slaves used it as a refuge. During the British invasion in 1665, Spanish soldiers hid inside, and later smugglers ran arms through a tunnel that led to the sand. Toward the end of World War II, the Jamaican government stored rum barrels at the entrance. Your guide walks you through that past before moving on to the second stop.

Dunn's River Falls is a 600-foot terraced waterfall that drops straight to the beach. You start at the base and climb the cascades with a falls guide, swimming in the lagoon pools along the way and reaching the top for tropical views. If you prefer to stay dry, you can walk the site and photograph the foliage and water without entering the water. The tour includes your wristband for park entry and transportation between both sites in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver provides a brief history of Jamaican culture on the way.

Pickup is available within a 25-kilometer radius of Runaway Bay and Ocho Rios, including from the cruise terminals at Ocho Rios and Reynold's Pier. The tour operates on Eastern Standard Time and ends back at your meeting point. Lunch, alcoholic beverages, water shoes and gratuities are optional add-ons you can arrange at checkout.

What’s included

• Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fees for both Green Grotto Caves and Dunn's River Falls.
• a live English-speaking driver and guide.
• bottled water.
• pickup and dropoff within the Runaway Bay and Ocho Rios area.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 10:00

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 29 pickup points.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Pajero Vacation and Tours

Is this one for you?The tour involves climbing a 600-foot terraced waterfall and walking through cave passages, so you need a high level of physical fitness and comfort with water entry. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy. Children are welcome from age five.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

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 the history inside Green Grotto Caves?

Green Grotto Caves were first used by the Taino Indians for shelter, as evidenced by cave paintings and pottery found inside. Runaway slaves later used the cave as a safe haven, Spanish soldiers hid there during the British invasion in 1665, and smugglers operated a tunnel to the sand for running arms to Cuba. The Jamaican government stored rum barrels at the entrance during World War II.

Can I skip the water at Dunn's River Falls and still enjoy the tour?

Yes. You can walk around the site and view the foliage and waterfalls while taking pictures without climbing or swimming. The falls guide can escort you through the park either way.

Where will I be picked up for this tour?

Pickup is available within a 25-kilometer radius of Runaway Bay and Ocho Rios, including from hotels in both areas and from cruise terminals at Ocho Rios and Reynold's Pier on Main Street. Once you book and receive confirmation, the operator will contact you with your specific pickup time.

How long does the tour actually take?

The tour runs four to five hours total, which includes two hours of travel time for pickup and dropoff to your location, plus time at both attractions.

What should I bring?

Bring swimwear, a towel, comfortable shoes, a hat and insect repellent. Water shoes are available as an optional add-on if you want extra grip on the waterfall rocks.