Montego Bay: YS Falls, Black River Safari & Rum Tour
Three Jamaican South Coast stops in one private day. Pick the ones that matter to you
You're picked up from your Montego Bay hotel and driven to Jamaica's South Coast in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You choose up to three attractions: YS Falls for swimming and zip-lining, Appleton Estates for rum tasting, Black River for crocodile spotting, or Pelican Bar for a driftwood drink over the sea. Transportation and sightseeing stops are included. Entrance fees are separate. The whole day is yours to shape.
Options for this experience
3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Explore South Coast attractions
- Pickup from hotel or Airbnb
- Visit Appleton Estate Rum Tour
- Take Black River Safari boat ride
- Visit Crocodile Nursery
- Swim at YS Falls natural pools
- Optional zipline over YS Falls
- Visit Pelican Bar by boat
- Swim or snorkel near Pelican Bar
- Enjoy drinks and dominoes at Pelican Bar
- Black River 2h
- Appleton Estate 2h
- YS Falls 2h
What’s included
- Your day includes hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off, round-trip private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a sightseeing route along the way to the South Coast.
- You choose up to three attractions from YS Falls, Appleton Estates Rum Tour, Black River Safari, or Floyd's Pelican Bar.
- Entrance fees to attractions are not included and are paid separately on the day of the tour.
Times
- Tuesday to Sunday 07:00 08:00
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The experience
What if you could skip the crowded group tours and actually choose which attractions you want to see? That's the whole point of this private tour from Montego Bay. You get picked up from your hotel or Airbnb in an air-conditioned van or bus, then head down to Jamaica's South Coast with a driver who knows the route. The real flexibility kicks in once you're on the road: you pick up to three attractions from a list of four. YS Falls, Appleton Estates Rum Tour, Black River Safari, or Floyd's Pelican Bar. Not everyone wants to do all of them, and this tour doesn't force you to.
YS Falls is a seven-tiered waterfall that drops into natural pools where you can actually swim, and if you're feeling it, there's a zipline that takes you 40 feet above the falls for the full view. The Appleton Estates Rum Tour walks you through how rum has been made since 1749. You see the distillery, the aging house, taste three different rums, and leave with a bottle or two if you want. Black River Safari puts you on a pontoon boat for a 4-mile ride upriver where you'll spot crocodiles in their habitat, then visit the Crocodile Nursery to get close to rehabilitated ones. Floyd's Pelican Bar is the wildcard: it's a driftwood bar built on a sandbar about a quarter mile out in the sea, reachable by boat, and it's exactly as casual and memorable as it sounds. You choose which three matter most to your trip.
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation the whole day, and a sightseeing route along the way. What it doesn't include are entrance fees. Those you pay separately at each attraction. Also worth knowing: YS Falls closes on Mondays, and Appleton shuts down Sunday and Monday, so plan your day around that. The price changes depending on where your hotel is, so make sure you pick the right pickup location when you book. There's a minimum passenger requirement, and if that doesn't get met after you confirm, they'll offer you another date or a full refund.
Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to explore the South Coast without arranging your own transport or deciding on the fly which attractions to visit: the private vehicle and your choice of three stops means you get a day built around what actually interests you, not a fixed itinerary that includes everything.
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Top questions
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's included in the tour price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned transportation, and a sightseeing route along the way. Entrance fees to attractions are not included and are paid separately.
Can I really choose which attractions to visit?
Yes. You pick up to three from four options: YS Falls, Appleton Estates Rum Tour, Black River Safari, or Floyd's Pelican Bar. You don't have to do all four.
When is YS Falls open?
YS Falls is closed on Mondays. It's open Tuesday through Sunday.
When is Appleton Estates Rum Tour open?
Appleton is closed on Sundays and Mondays. It's open Tuesday through Saturday.
How long is the Black River Safari boat ride?
The boat ride is a 4-mile journey upriver. After the ride, you visit the Crocodile Nursery to see rehabilitated crocodiles up close.
What is Floyd's Pelican Bar?
A driftwood bar built on a sandbar about a quarter mile offshore, reachable by boat. It's known for swimming, snorkeling, and cold drinks with ocean views.
Can I zip-line at YS Falls?
Yes. There's a canopy zip-line option that takes you 40 feet above the falls. It's an optional add-on at the attraction.
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees to each attraction are paid separately on the day of the tour.
What if the minimum passenger requirement isn't met?
If there aren't enough passengers after confirmation, the tour operator will offer you an alternative date or a full refund.
How does the price vary?
The tour price depends on your hotel pickup location. Select your correct pickup location when booking to see the exact rate.
Montego Bay: YS Falls, Black River Safari & Rum Tour
6h–8h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 195 per person
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