Mayfield Falls nature walk from Montego Bay: 20 pools

Twenty natural pools, each one a different experience

A private guided tour of Mayfield Falls near Montego Bay takes you by air-conditioned vehicle into the Westmoreland mountains to explore 20 natural pools fed by cascading water. Your driver-guide picks you up from your hotel and narrates the 1-hour 10-minute drive, pointing out places of interest and sharing island history. At the falls, you spend roughly an hour swimming in cool clear water, climbing the rock formations, and experiencing the "Washing Machine": a natural water massage created by the force of falling water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Mayfield Falls and nature walk

• Pick up from hotel
• Drive to Mayfield Falls
• Enjoy scenic mountain drive
• Receive history and local info
• Explore 20 natural pools
• Experience water massage at Washing Machine
• Relax in natural valley
• Return to hotel

The experience

The drive itself is part of the tour. You leave the beach and travel through plains, towns, and sugar cane fields before climbing into the mountain range. Your guide explains what you're passing and entertains along the way, so the 1.5-hour round-trip travel time is not dead time. The landscape shifts from commercial areas to a natural valley filled with fresh mountain air, indigenous flowers, and bird calls: the operator calls it an escape from the hustle and bustle.

Once at Mayfield Falls, you have roughly an hour to move through the 20 pools at your own pace. Each pool is fed by a different section of the waterfall, so they vary in depth and current. The most popular spot is the "Washing Machine," where the concentrated force of falling water creates a natural massage effect. You can jump in, climb the rocks, or simply float in the cool water. Bring water shoes or rent them on-site for $8 per pair. The terrain is slippery and the shoes make a real difference.

The tour is private, so it moves at your speed and stops where you want to linger. Your guide stays with you throughout, and the air-conditioned vehicle waits for your return. Pickup and drop-off at your Montego Bay hotel are included, so you don't arrange separate transport.

What’s included

• Private guided tour of Mayfield Falls.
• professional guide in English.
• pickup and drop-off from your Montego Bay hotel.
• air-conditioned vehicle and private driver throughout the day.
• admission to the falls.

Options for this experience

2 options

Negril nature walk to Mayfield FallsGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:30Private car or van, admission fees, and a private guide; pickup is included

Trip to Mayfield Falls departing from MontegoGuide in English · 08:30 and 09:30Private car or van, admission fees included; includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jamaica Hidden Treasures

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Montego Bay and want a private vehicle and guide who set the pace at the pools rather than following a group schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the drive from my Montego Bay hotel to Mayfield Falls?

The drive is 1 hour and 10 minutes each way. Total travel time including pickup is about 1.5 hours to the falls, so plan for roughly 4 to 5 hours door-to-door.

What are the 20 natural pools like, and can I swim in all of them?

Mayfield Falls has 20 natural pools, each fed by a different section of the waterfall and varying in depth and current. You can swim, jump, or explore in the pools at your own pace during your time at the site. The "Washing Machine" is the most popular: a concentrated area where falling water creates a natural massage effect.

Do I need water shoes, and what else should I bring?

Water shoes are strongly recommended because the rocks are slippery. You can rent them on-site for $8 per pair or bring your own. Bring cash if you want to purchase photos or leave tips. Food and drinks are not included, so you may want to bring water.

What happens during the drive to the falls?

Your driver-guide narrates the journey, sharing history lessons and pointing out places of interest along the way. You travel through plains, towns, and sugar cane fields before climbing into the Westmoreland mountains, so you see the diversity of the island during the 1-hour 10-minute drive.