15 River Safaris in Jamaica That Fill a Jamaican Morning

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.Full-Day South Coast – YS Falls, Pelican Bar & Black River Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $250

Travel from Negril in an air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide such as Rayon or Gordon. Visit YS Falls, cruise the Black River among mangroves and wildlife, then boat to Pelican Bar for sea views. The 7 to 9-hour outing includes transport and entry fees, but lunch, drinks, and optional extras cost more.

“Had the best full day doing all the different excursions, Rayon was the best guide and honestly made the whole day so much better, stopping off at different places to help us have the best experience and even taking us to a vegan cafe!”

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4.YS Falls, Black River Safari, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar Day-Trip (Transportation)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $133

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Jamaica’s south coast in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit seven YS Falls, cruise the Black River wetlands, then take a fishing boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Drivers such as Shelton and Alex are known for patient service, local stories, and flexible help along the way.

“Shelton was an amazing driver and tour guide!! We spent all day with him, and he was so patient answering my husband's many many questions. =) First, we did the Black River Safari to see crocodiles. This was relaxing, but in hindsigRead more”

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5.YS Falls and Black River Safari Guided Tour from Montego Bay and Grand Palladium

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $145

Travel from Montego Bay or Grand Palladium to YS Falls and the Black River on an 8-hour guided tour. Ride a tractor jitney to seven waterfalls, swim in lifeguarded pools, eat lunch by the river, and cruise by pontoon boat in search of crocodiles and birds. Drivers may include Ricardo, Jermaine, or Scott.

“Our driver with SNL Jamaican Tours was Ricardo. He was awesome!! We were very impressed with his driving skills and his knowledge of Jamaica. We loved hearing him speak of the country and the Jamaican people. Our guide at the Falls wRead 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.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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8.Private Seafood Tour and Floyds Pelican Bar or Black River Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $194

Spend 6 to 7 hours tasting Jamaican seafood with a private guide and driver, including brown stew fish, escovitch fish, bammy, and Middle Quarters pepper shrimp. Dasayev, known as Das, leads the scenic trip from Montego Bay. Finish with a boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar or a Black River Safari.

“This sea-food tour was the most delicious Jamaican food I’ve ever tasted! Our driver, Dasayev (aka Das) was amazing! He was patient & very kind! He told us a lot of JA history along the way & took us to the best stops for the best food! I loRead more”

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9.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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10.YS Falls and Black River Safari South Coast from Negril Jamaica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $129

Travel from Negril in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide to Black River for a mangrove boat safari, then continue to seven-tiered YS Falls. Look for crocodiles and birds, swim in natural pools, or pay extra to zipline. Jessie is one guide praised for his history talks and friendly service.

“Our experience with Vasianna Tours and Rental was exceptional from start to finish. The day was beautifully planned — from the scenic drive to the exquisite lobster dinner, where we had the unique pleasure of handpicking our own lobsters. Read more”

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11.Private Black River Safari Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $160

Travel from Montego Bay into rural Jamaica for a private Black River boat safari. Your shaded, open-air boat ride lasts about an hour and may reveal crocodiles, birds, native plants, and the river’s role in Jamaican history. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and driver Patrick has earned praise for safe driving and helpful island insight.

“Patrick was our driver, and he was exceptional - the epitome of a professional. He arrived on time and was a very safe driver. He answered all our questions about the island. After our safari tour, he made sure we got to experience the crocodile nursery. If I travel back to Jamaica, I’d love to have him as my driver again. I highly recommend him.”

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12.Black River Safari, YS Falls and Floyd’s Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $133

Travel from Negril in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Dewar, Demar Gray, or Kevin. Visit Black River’s crocodiles, spend two hours at YS Falls, then take a boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Attraction fees and lunch cost extra, and the route can be adjusted.

“Great adventure to the YS falls where we swam under waterfalls and swung like Tarzan into crystal blue waters. Crocs were showing off in the black river. And a trip to Floyd’s pelican bar with a fresh fried snapper can’t be beat.”

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13.Black River Safari and YS Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Travel from Negril in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with DG TOURS to Jamaica’s Black River and YS Falls. Look for crocodiles and birds from a relaxed boat ride, then spend time in freshwater pools, try the zipline, or eat lunch near the falls. Guides such as Demar Gray provide local insight along the way.

“Black River safari was nice.. got to see a couple of crocodiles.... lunch was yummy...then to the YS falls.... had a great lifeguard that helped us out onto the rocks and into the water by the falls... He used my phone and took lots of pics for the group of us.. the tour gal on our bus was very informative...”

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14.Floyd’s Pelican Bar, Ys Falls and Black River Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 6 hours - 450 minutes · from $253

Spend a private day in Jamaica with English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Floyd’s Pelican Bar by boat, swimming at YS Falls, and cruising the Black River among crocodiles and birds. Randy is a highly praised guide on this route. Transport and entrance fees are included, but lunch is not.

“Esperienza unica, tutto bellissimo, posti spettacolari.. ringraziano la nostra guida super gentile randy che ci ha fatto trascorrere una giornata che difficilmente dimenticheremo”

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15.Black River Safari and Ys Falls Tour and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $233

Spend 7 to 8 hours with an English-speaking guide, including hotel or cruise-ship pickup, a one-hour Black River boat ride, and a tractor-pulled jitney ride to YS Falls. Guide Randy is praised for his warm service and Jamaica insights. Swim in the four-foot pool beneath seven cascades, or simply enjoy the rainforest setting.

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