15 Ways to Reach the Appleton Estate, Compared

1.YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Rum Tour OR Pelican Bar (Choose Up to 3)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $195Our pick

Spend six to eight hours exploring Jamaica’s South Coast in a private vehicle with a local guide. Choose up to three stops from YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Estate, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Guides such as Marc, Wayne, Adrian, and Cedrick are praised for local stories, food tips, and flexible stops, but entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“It was an amazing day filled with lots of information on the Jamaican history, culture, etc thanks to our wonderful guide Wayne that was so nice to us, caring and so funny.. He explained the history behind each activity we did and also while bRead more”

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2.Appleton Estate Rum and Ys Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $130

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Jamaica’s south coast in a private, air-conditioned car with Mighten’s Tours and Transfer. Visit Appleton Estate for a rum-making tour and tasting, stop at Holland Bamboo, then swim beneath seven waterfalls at YS Falls. Guide names mentioned for this experience include Nigel and Neil.

“Wonderful experience, safe ride! A bit windy but you get to see the countryside , which is so green and beautiful. Book it, you won’t be disappointed.”

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3.Appleton Estate Rum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $112Best value

Travel by air-conditioned private vehicle from Negril to Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth Parish. At the estate, learn how sugarcane becomes rum, see 200-year-old pot stills and barrel houses, and taste molasses and fresh cane juice. Driver Damar has earned special praise for punctual service and an enjoyable route through southern Jamaica. Admission costs extra.

“Had an excellent time, and out driver , Damar was great. The estate is a bit of the drive from the hotel, but it's enjoyable as you get too see a good amount of southern Jamaica.”

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4.Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Pelican Bar Customize Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $120

Travel from Montego Bay with guide Errol through three Jamaican parishes, stopping at a bamboo-lined road and Appleton Estate before a boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. The private, air-conditioned tour lasts about eight hours. The Appleton admission, $30 boat fee, and lunch cost extra, so budget carefully.

“For those people that want to get out of their hotels and experience the authentic culture of Jamaica, with a blend of the countryside, learning the history of the Island, taking a tour of an iconic rum factory and exploring a hidden gem - a restaRead more”

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5.Appleton Rum Factory, Ys Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $169

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Jamaica’s South Coast with a private driver, visiting the Appleton Estate rum experience, YS Falls, the Black River, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Liel is the named driver praised for making the long road day run smoothly. Pickup is offered in Negril, West End, and Montego Bay, with lunch and applicable admission fees included.

“The best part of our experience was Liel, our driver. He was knowledgeable and made sure we had a great experience. The only thing to keep in mind is that this is an all day excursion and there is a lot of in the car driving but it is well worth the experience.”

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6.Appleton Estate Rum Tour: Full Day from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 1 day

Travel privately from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate with an English-speaking driver such as Claude or Junior. Tour the historic distillery, see pot stills and aging barrels, taste Appleton rums, and collect a complimentary bottle. The estate visit lasts about two hours, while the full outing takes roughly seven hours.

“Junior was a great driver and guide . He was friendly and a safe driver. Would recommend him to anyone .”

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7.YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $220

Travel privately from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate for a rum-making tour, sugar cane juice, wet sugar, and tastings, then cool off at YS Falls. Your guide handles transport and entry fees in an air-conditioned vehicle. The drive can take close to three hours each way, so expect a full, winding day.

“The travel from Montego Bay is not for faint of heart. It is a very windy and curvy road through lush jungle to get to Appleton Estate. The drive is well worth it. Appleton Estates tour starts off with a cold beverage and walks through the hiRead more”

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8.Shared or Private FD Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews

Spend eight hours in Cornwall County touring Appleton Estate, tasting Jamaican rum, swimming at YS Falls, and taking a boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Breakfast patties and lunch are included. Hotel pickup and guides in English, Dutch, French, or German are available, with shared and private group options.

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9.Appleton Rum Factory, YS Falls, and Reggae Horseback Ride & Swim Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $220

Set out around 7 a.m. with a private driver-guide for a long Jamaican day linking Appleton Estate, YS Falls, a Black River safari, reggae horseback riding and swimming, Whitehouse fishing village, and lunch. Paul is one guide named in guest feedback. Admission fees are extra, and the day can run 8 to 10 hours.

“This was such a rewarding experience! Really showcased the beauty and adventures that Jamaica had to offer. Tour guide was super helpful and knowledgeable of everything. Treated me to fresh Jamaican beef patties in the countryside, Read more”

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10.Appleton Estate Rum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $185

Travel privately from Montego Bay to the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience on Jamaica’s South Coast. You’ll follow rum from sugarcane to finished spirit, taste fresh cane juice, wet sugar, and 10 rums, then take home a bottle if you are an adult. Guides such as Peter and driver Randy may add local insight along the way.

“The estate is gorgeous. Peter was the best tour guide! Our driver, Randy, was phenomenal and gave us a ride rich with culture and Jamaican scenery and lots of info/history!”

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11.Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Negril

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $232

Travel from Negril to Jamaica’s Nassau Valley for a private, six-hour Appleton Estate tour. See copper pot stills, oak barrels holding rum for up to 30 years, and learn how molasses, yeast, and limestone-filtered water shape the flavor. Taste several rums with fresh cane juice, then return to your hotel.

“We booked this tour last minute before leaving the U.S. to head to Negril, Jamaica. We are so glad we did! We were picked up at our hotel (unfortunately I can't remember our driver's name, but he was from Reggae Tours) and taken the tRead more”

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12.Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $232

Spend 7 to 8 hours traveling from Ocho Rios to the Joy Spence Appleton Estate. Tour copper pot stills, see oak barrels aging rum for up to 30 years, learn how molasses, yeast, and limestone-filtered water shape the flavor, then sample several rums. Hotel pickup and private transport are included.

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13.Appleton Estate Rum Factory And YS Falls Inclusive Tours From Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $195

Travel from Montego Bay to YS Falls and Appleton Estate with private transport, bottled water, and a flexible route. Swim in natural pools beneath seven waterfalls, then learn how Jamaican rum is made, try cane juice and molasses, and sample up to 13 rums. Driver Shane is noted for keeping the long ride comfortable.

“Huge thank you to our driver Shane for such an amazing day at Ys falls and Appleton estates. We stayed in Montego Bay, so it was quite a long drive and he made sure we were comfortable. We stopped for drinks and he was kind enough Read more”

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14.Private Appleton Estate Rum & YS Falls Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $225

Travel privately from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate and YS Falls with a guide such as Keyon or Omar. Tour the rum-making process, taste three rums, then swim, swing, or relax beneath seven tiers of falls. The day lasts about eight hours, with transport, entry fees, and bottled water included.

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15.Private Appleton Estate Rum and Pelican Bar Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $230

Spend about eight hours with a private guide from VIP TOURS JAMAICA, visiting Appleton Estate for rum-making stations, factory views, tastings, and an aging-house visit. Then take a 10-minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar for swimming, sun, drinks, and downtime. Patrick is a highly praised guide on this route.

“Our driver from VIP Tours Jamaica was amazing. I have been to Jamaica several times, but Patrick was the best tour guide I have ever had! The tour of the estate is very thorough, they don’t miss a step. I would recommend this tour and this driver to anyone visiting the island.”

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