Self-Driven MINI Cooper Tour Montego Bay to Negril

You're behind the wheel of a MINI Cooper the whole way, following a guide to spots tourists usually miss.

A self-driven MINI Cooper tour from Montego Bay to Negril puts you in control for 6 and a half hours along Jamaica's north-west coast. You'll drive to Rick's Café to watch cliff divers, spend time on Seven Mile Beach with lunch included, witness a jerk demonstration, and stop at a local coconut vendor. An expert island guide leads the route and handles navigation while you experience the drive itself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Drive from Montego Bay to Negril

• Drive MINI Cooper along coast
• Beach time and lunch on seven mile beach
• Watch cliff divers at Rick's Café

The experience

This tour hands you the keys to your own MINI Cooper and sets you loose on the road to Negril, but you're not navigating alone. An island guide leads the way in their own vehicle, charting a route that hits the famous spots and the quieter local stops most visitors miss. You'll drive through Jamaica's north-west coast at your own pace, following behind the guide who knows where to turn and what to watch for. An orientation briefing before you leave gets you comfortable with the car and the roads, so even if you've never driven in Jamaica before, you'll know what to expect.

The stops themselves are the draw. Rick's Café is the main event: a clifftop bar where locals and tourists gather to watch divers launch themselves off the rocks into the water below. You'll have time to watch, swim if you want, and soak in the scene. Seven Mile Beach in Negril is where you'll eat lunch and spend time in the water. The beach is long enough that it never feels crowded. Along the way you'll pull over for a jerk demonstration (a look at how the island's signature dish gets made), and stop at a local coconut vendor where you can grab a fresh coconut if you want one. Bottled water is provided, and the whole experience is built around letting you see the island from the driver's seat rather than from a tour bus window.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected hotels in Montego Bay, so you start and end without arranging your own transport to the tour meeting point. The 6 and a half hour duration covers the drive, the stops, and lunch, but doesn't include travel time to where the tour begins. Bring a change of clothes, a towel, swimsuit, cash, sunscreen, and water shoes. You'll be getting wet and spending time in the sun.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels.
• a fully-loaded MINI Cooper to drive.
• an orientation briefing before departure.
• a jerk demonstration.
• lunch and beach time on Seven Mile Beach.
• a stop at a local coconut vendor.
• entry to Rick's Café.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and FridayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to9h before

AgesUp to age 90

GroupUp to 4

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Island Routes

Is this one for you?You'll drive solo or with your travel companions in your own MINI Cooper, following an expert guide who handles the route: ideal if you want the thrill of being behind the wheel without the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads or finding your way between stops.

Traveler reviews

4.65★★★★★★★★★★

17 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

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 is Rick's Café and why do people go there?

Rick's Café is a clifftop bar in Negril where locals and tourists gather to watch divers jump off the rocks into the water below. It's one of the most recognizable spots on the north-west coast and a natural stop on the drive from Montego Bay.

Do I need to have driven in Jamaica before to do this tour?

No. You'll go through an orientation briefing with the guides before you hit the road, so they'll walk you through what to expect and how the car handles. The guide leads the route, so you're following a known path rather than navigating on your own.

How much time do I spend actually driving versus at stops?

The 6 and a half hour tour includes both the drive and the stops. You'll spend time at Rick's Café watching the cliff divers, lunch and beach time on Seven Mile Beach, a jerk demonstration, and a stop at a local coconut vendor, with driving in between each one.

What's included in lunch on Seven Mile Beach?

Lunch is included as part of the tour. You'll eat on Seven Mile Beach in Negril and have time to swim or relax. Bottled water is also provided throughout the day.

Can I bring my own child safety seat if I'm traveling with a young child?

Yes, child safety seats are not available on the tour, so if your child is under 6 years old, you must bring your own. The minimum age for passengers is 2 years, and drivers must be at least 23 years old with a valid driver's license.