Ocho Rios: Blue Hole, Dunn's River Falls & Beach Lunch

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Duration7h–9h

GroupUp to 150

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Three waterfalls, one beach, lunch included—Ocho Rios in a single day

You swim in Blue Hole's turquoise pools, climb the terraced Dunn's River Falls with a guide, and spend the afternoon in a beach chair at Bamboo Beach Club with lunch and cocktails served to you. Transport, all entry fees, food and drinks are included, which means you show up and the day is already planned.

7h–9h

Step-by-step itinerary

Blue Hole, Dunn's River Falls, Bamboo Beach

Visit Blue Hole and swim
Climb mini waterfalls and explore caves
Shop for souvenirs
Climb Dunn's River Falls with guide
Relax at Bamboo Beach Club
Enjoy tapas lunch and cocktails

The Experience

You start at Blue Hole, where the water is so clear you can see straight to the bottom. It's not a single pool—there are mini waterfalls to climb, caves tucked into the rock face, and enough space to swim without feeling crowded. The guide points out where to step and which pools are deep enough to jump into. You get time to explore on your own, take photos with the jungle behind you, and just float if that's all you want to do. After an hour or so there, everyone heads back to the van.

Dunn's River Falls is the main event. You meet a climbing guide at the base—the waterfall has terraces, like giant steps, and you move up them one at a time, holding hands with the people around you. The guide picks the safest route and stops at each plunge pool so you can slide into the water before moving higher. There's an observation deck if climbing isn't your thing, and water shoes are available if you didn't bring your own. The whole climb takes about an hour, and by the time you reach the top, you've had a proper workout.

Then it's Bamboo Beach Club for the rest of the afternoon. A beach chair is waiting for you, and a hostess brings drinks and food right to where you're sitting. The lunch is a four-course tapas spread—jerk chicken, jerk sausage, plantains, festivals—plus three house cocktails and three non-alcoholic drinks included. There's reggae music, a bartender making cocktails at the bar, and the sea right there if you want to swim. You can stay in your chair or walk around. The pace is yours.

Round-trip transport picks you up from your hotel and drops you back when the day ends. A certified guide stays with the group the whole time, and a lifeguard is on duty at the beach. The order of stops can shift depending on the day, but you'll hit all three spots. Bring cash if you want to buy climbing shoes—they're optional but helpful on the falls—and leave valuables at the hotel. You need to be 18 to drink the cocktails, and the whole experience runs about eight hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off, entry to Blue Hole with a guide, entry to Dunn's River Falls with a climbing guide, a certified tour guide for the full day, entry to Bamboo Beach Club, a complimentary beach chair, a four-course tapas lunch, three house cocktails and three non-alcoholic beverages, light entertainment and reggae music, and a lifeguard on duty at the beach.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bamboo Beach Club

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you want the main Ocho Rios attractions—swimming, waterfall climbing and beach time—without arranging transport, entry fees or meals yourself. The fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you arrive and the day unfolds on schedule.