Leaving from Montego Bay: 15 Rum Trips to Book

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.Bamboo River Rafting Limestone Foot Massage & Bottle of Rum Punch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $134

Travel from Montego Bay to Lethe for a calm cruise on the Great River aboard a hand-crafted 30-foot bamboo raft. Your captain, often Jerry, shares local history and applies a natural limestone foot rub before you return. Roundtrip private transport is included, and a 750ml rum punch is available for birthdays, anniversaries, and engagements.

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3.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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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.Jamaican Street Food and Rum Tasting Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $90

Join George for a private Montego Bay food tour lasting about 1 hour 15 minutes. You may taste jerk chicken, patties, fruit, and Jamaican rum while visiting local food shops, stalls, a rum stop, and scenic points. Pickup is offered, and only your group takes part.

“George was great, we had a great time. He took us to different places to get food and fruit and gift shop shopping!”

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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.Private Hampden Estate Rum Tour from Montego Bay or Falmouth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $149

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay or Falmouth to Hampden Estate in Trelawny. Your guide leads you through fermentation and distillation, explains the estate’s 1753 roots and high-ester rum method, then you stop for a seafood lunch at Outtaroad Crabby. The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours.

“Tour davvero perfetto. Sono stato guidato passo passo alla scoperta della tecnica di produzione di questi Rum ad alti esteri. Dalla fermentazione, alla distillazione e la storia di questa prestigiosa distilleria e della sua tenuta risalente al 1753. Davvero consigliata.”

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8.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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9.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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10.Lethe River Rafting Travel from Montego Bay w FREE Rum Punch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $50Best value

Ride from Montego Bay in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Lethe River, where a local guide helps arrange your raft, shares stories about Jamaica, and serves free rum punch. Allow about four hours, including roughly an hour each way, river time, refreshments, and optional stops for fruit or jerk chicken.

“It was my friend's birthday and David went all out with her name on a sign saying Happy Birthday. Also the driver had balloons when they picked us up for the excursion. We felt like they really cared. The excursion down the river was so nicRead more”

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11.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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12.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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13.Bob Marley’s Nine Mile Mausoleum Tour (Complimentary Rum Punch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $180

Travel from Montego Bay to Nine Mile in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your own group and driver. At Bob Marley’s childhood home, see where he was born and visit the mausoleum where he and his mother are buried. Kenny is one driver praised for his prompt, courteous service and local insight. Admission and a complimentary rum punch are included.

“Had such a wonderful time traveling with Kenny to and from Nine Mile. He was courteous, prompt, welcoming, knowledgeable and very professional. He shared so much information on the parishes, towns and various landmarks on tRead more”

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14.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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15.Hampden Estate Rum Tour and Lunch from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $195

Travel from Montego Bay to Hampden Estate in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then tour the historic distillery, see traditional sugar cane juicing, taste Hampden rums, enjoy a cocktail and Jamaican lunch, and take home rum cake. Drivers Ricardo and Bradford are noted for safe driving and local stories, while guide Steve leads the estate visit.

“Our amazing driver, Ricardo shared stories on the road and was a very safe driver. Our tour guide educated us on Jamaican history and making rum. We also enjoyed the best jerk chicken we had in Jamaica! The tour war incredible.”

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