Best Waterfalls and Rum Day Trips in Jamaica — Our Top 13

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 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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Pelican Bar, Appleton Rum Tour, YS Falls Jamaica south coast experience Montego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $300

From Montego Bay, this private south-coast outing links Floyd’s Pelican Bar, Appleton Estate Rum, and YS Falls. You get private transportation, admission fees, flexible departure times, and time for sea views, rum tasting, waterfalls, and swimming. Guide Michael has led some departures, but guide assignment may vary.

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10.Appleton Estate Rum, YS Falls, Black River Safari / Floyd’s Pelican Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $275

Build a full South Coast day around three stops: swim at YS Falls, tour Appleton Estate, cruise the Black River, or boat out to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. You get private air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and a driver-guide. Renardo and Lorenzo are two drivers associated with this service. Entrance fees are generally extra, so confirm the final cost before booking.

“We toured Appleton estates, ys falls, and Floyd’s Pelican bar. We had a great experience at each location thanks to our driver, Renardo from Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours. He made sure we were accommodated at each location while giving uRead more”

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11.YS Falls and Appleton Rum Private Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 10 hours · from $295

Leave Montego Bay by private, air-conditioned van for YS Falls, where you can swim in spring-fed pools, then reach Floyd’s Pelican Bar by boat for seafood and sea views. Finish at Appleton Estate for a rum tour and tasting. English-speaking service, hotel pickup, and a long day on Jamaica’s South Coast.

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12.Appleton Estate Rum & Ys Falls private Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $129

Travel privately from Montego Bay to Ys Falls and the Joy Spence Appleton Estate. Ride a tractor-pulled jitney, swim beneath seven waterfalls, and choose tubing or ziplining before learning how Jamaican rum is made. The day includes molasses, sugar cane juice, and 13 rum samples, but attraction fees and lunch cost extra.

“We had an amazing time, Road Travel Jamaica was very prompt and professional. My family will definitely prefer to use their services when we return .”

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13.South Coast Tour to YS Falls, Black River Safari and Appleton Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $120Best value

Travel from Montego Bay with Ready Wheel Tours and guide Chez Brown, or another local guide, for a private South Coast day. Choose two or three stops: swim at YS Falls, cruise the Black River for crocodiles and birds, and tour Appleton Estate, with air-conditioned transport, WiFi, water, snacks, and rum punch included.

“Chez was the best Tour Guide you could get. We didn’t know if we needed towels, and were rushing around trying to find them. He said he would wait for us and it relieved our stress. Following that while driving he taught us about the cultRead more”

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