The 15 Appleton Estate Rum Tours in the South Coast That Repay the Coast-Road Drive

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

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

Build your own South Coast day with up to three stops: swim at YS Falls, spot crocodiles on Black River, taste Appleton rum, or boat to Pelican Bar. Your private driver handles the long roads from Montego Bay, Negril, or Grand Palladium resorts. Guides such as Marc, Wayne, Adrian, and Cedrick are praised for local stories and flexible stops.

“Romaine was a great tour guide. Would most definitely recommend! We had a blast. Waterfalls were gorgeous.”

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2.Appleton estate,YS Falls,Black River Safari,Pelican Bar(any 3of4)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $180

Set out from Negril with a private vehicle and professional guide, often with Cedric, for a flexible Jamaica outing featuring any three of four stops: YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Estate, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Expect long road time, entrance fees beyond the tour price, and a full day of waterfalls, wildlife, rum, and sunset.

“We had a fantastic day with Cedric. He is a very knowledgeable and funny guide who knows a lot about the island and the spots we visited. Cedric is simply outstanding and put our needs and asks before everything else. We first went to YRead more”

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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 from Montego Bay in a private, air-conditioned car. Your day combines Appleton Estate’s rum-making story and tastings with YS Falls, where seven cascades feed natural pools. Guides such as Neil may add local stops for patties, coconuts, and countryside views. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“The Appleton tour was nice. The grounds were lovely. Ys Fall was nice too. The falls and setting were all beautiful. The driver we had for our tour took us to a property along the way to try and sell the us a home. Not cool.”

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4.Appleton Estate Rum Tour

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

Leave Negril at 8:00 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth Parish. You’ll learn how sugarcane becomes rum, see 200-year-old pot stills, visit a barrel house, and taste molasses, cane juice, and rum. Driver Damar has earned praise for punctual service and a pleasant ride.

“The driver was punctual and knowledgeable. The tour was informative and had great rum at the end. Excellent.”

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5.Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Pelican Bar Customize Tour

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

Travel from Montego Bay through three Jamaican parishes with guide Errol of Esteen Transfer, stopping at the bamboo avenue before touring Appleton Estate and boating to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. The private, air-conditioned trip lasts about eight hours. Bring extra money for estate admission, the $30 boat fee, and lunch.

“We truly had a memorable experience. and got to our destinations safely! Erroll is a one of a kind guy, and went out of his way to provide a great time for our family. The only thing I wish we had realized was that for this price - the admission Read more”

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned private vehicle from Negril, West End, or Montego Bay to Appleton Estate, YS Falls, the Black River, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. You’ll learn how Jamaican rum is made, see waterfalls, cruise a wildlife-rich river, and finish with a sunset at sea. Driver Liel is noted for adding useful local insight.

“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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7.YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour

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

Travel 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 private group rides in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel or port pickup, entry fees, and return transport included. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunblock, cash, and a camera.

“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.Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $138

Travel from Negril by private vehicle to three South Coast highlights: a Black River boat safari, YS Falls with swimming and ziplining, and the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience. Guides such as Demar, Andre, James, and Andrae are noted for friendly service, local insight, early pickups, and flexible help throughout the day.

“Black River Safari was a disappointment due to the rain. We understand things can happen but they knew when we paid it was going to rain as our driver mentioned that as soon as we got on the boat. Within minutes it poured, thunderstorms and lightning . We all got soaked.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews

Spend about eight hours exploring Jamaica’s south coast. Tour Appleton Estate, taste its rum, swim in YS Falls, then take a boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar for sea views and natural pools. Hotel pickup, a patty breakfast, and lunch are included. Shared, private, and small-group options are available, with guides in four languages.

“Der Ausflug hat für uns leider nicht stattgefunden denn wir wurden nicht abgeholt. Enttäuschend wenn einem im Traumziel Jamaika dann keine Alternative angeboten wird. Kostenerstattung problemlos. Wer auf der sicheren Seite sein will bucht besser über seinen Reiseanbieter!!”

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10.Appleton Estate, Ys Falls and Black River Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $242

Travel from Montego Bay in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Appleton Estate for rum making and tastings, YS Falls for swimming and rope swings, and a one-hour Black River boat safari. Your driver handles the day, and guides at each stop lead the activities. Randy is one driver specifically praised for his care and conversation.

“Our driver Randy was very good and informative.Appleton was very nice . Unfortunately that was the only thing we could do due to the rain.The YS falls and Black river were closed.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $220

You leave around 7 a.m. with a private driver and guide for Appleton Estate, YS Falls, a Black River safari, lunch, Whitehouse village, and a reggae-themed horseback ride and swim. Paul is named in guest feedback as a strong guide. Expect a 10-hour day, long road time, and extra admission fees.

“I took my mother to Negril, Jamaica in February, and thanks to Paul, it was one of the best trips we have ever been on. It was a short trip, so I selected the Viator Tour that allowed us to get the most out of Negril in little time. Paul’s knowledge, Read more”

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12.Appleton Estate Rum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $185

Travel from Montego Bay to the Joy Spence Appleton Estate in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Learn how sugarcane becomes rum, taste fresh cane juice, wet sugar, and 10 rums, then take home a complimentary bottle. Your guide may be Peter, with driver Randy praised for cultural insight and island scenery.

“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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13.Pelican Bar, Appleton Rum Tour, YS Falls Jamaica south coast experience Montego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $300

Travel privately from Montego Bay to three south coast highlights: a driftwood bar reached by boat near Black River, Appleton Estate rum tasting and production, and YS Falls. Michael is one guide named in the tour feedback. Entry fees and private transport are included, while lunch, snacks, and alcoholic drinks are extra.

“We hired a driver for the day , and paid ourselves into the Appleton estate , I enjoyed this more as we were able to stop off where we wanted on route , very interesting place to visit well worth the trip”

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14.Appleton Estate Rum Tour [Transportation services]

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $125

Travel from Lucea to the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Learn how sugarcane becomes rum, taste fresh cane juice and molasses, see 200-year-old pot stills, and visit a barrel house. The estate admission costs $40 separately from the tour price.

“Unser Fahrer war sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Er war der bestmögliche Führer. Meine Konformität ist, dass die Größe unseres Fahrzeugs nicht groß genug war, um unsere Gruppe aufzunehmen. Wir waren eng und unwohl während lRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $275

Choose three South Coast stops, including YS Falls, Appleton Estate, Black River Safari, or Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Your private air-conditioned vehicle, driver-guide, hotel transfers, and fuel are covered. Drivers such as Renardo and Lorenzo have been praised for timely, careful service, but entrance fees are extra.

“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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