7 YS Falls & Black River Safari Tours in Montego Bay to Pin Down Before You Fly

1.Private Appleton YS Falls and Black River Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $270Our pick

Spend about eight hours with your private party and a guide or driver touring Jamaica’s south coast. Visit Appleton Estate for rum-making and tastings, swim and use the rope swing at YS Falls, then cruise the Black River to spot crocodiles. Patrick is one guide praised for safe driving and a clean, cool vehicle.

“We enjoyed Appleton Estates and YS Falls. I would have liked if the itinerary was spelled out on where and when we were going to each location and how long it would take to drive to and from each location. We opted to not go on the saRead more”

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2.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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3.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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4.Private Appleton Estate Rum & YS Falls Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $225Top rated

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver, visiting Appleton Estate for rum-making exhibits, factory stops, aging houses, and three tastings, then YS Falls for swimming and rope swings. Keyon and Omar are named guides associated with the experience. Hotel and port pickup, bottled water, and admission fees are included.

“The Appleton Rum Estate tour was great! Learned alot about the history of Appleton rum while getting to enjoy a tour of the factory and a complimentary tasting of the various rums made onsite. Our tour guide Keyon was fun and knowledgeRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $195

Travel from Montego Bay to Jamaica’s South Coast for a private visit to seven-tiered YS Falls and Appleton Estate. You’ll have time for waterfall photos, swimming, cane juice and molasses tasting, and samples of more than 13 rums. Shane and the Thriller Paradise Tours team provide pickup, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle.

“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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6.Private YS Falls Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $150

Ride from Montego Bay to YS Falls in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, then take a tractor-pulled shuttle across YS Estate. With guide assistance, you can swim, use rope swings, relax by the pools, or add ziplining. Patrick is one guide praised for being prompt, friendly, and informative.

“It was amazing there! It‘s a must see when you are in Jamaica! Patrick was an amazing tour guide who was very smart, nice and on time all the time. He give us a lot of information and was just a nice soul to met! I would recommend his service and this place to anyone.”

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7.Private YS Falls and Zipline Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $135Best value

Travel from Montego Bay with a private guide and driver, including Seyom, to YS Falls for swimming, rope swings, high jumps, and ziplining. The day also includes Harbour Street Craft and Cultural, a family beach stop, bottled water, and about four hours on the road. It suits active families, friends, and private groups.

“Look good. Smell good. Punctual. Highly recommended. Private driver and security in one. Can’t beat it. Highly recommended!😊”

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