Explore the natural beauty of Jamaica's scenic South Coast during this private tour with a local guide. Stop at your choice of three local attractions: Appleton Estate, YS Falls, a pontoon boat cruise down the Black River, and Floyd's Pelican Bar. Enjoy the flexibility and personalized attention that comes with booking a private tour. Round-trip transportation in a private vehicle is included.

Get up close and personal with native wildlife during a cruse down the Black River
Visit the spectacular YS Falls for hiking and swimming
Tour the Appleton Estate distillery and taste local rums
Enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Private tour
Round-trip private transfer to attractions

Entrance fees USD - Ys Falls - $20, Black River Safari $22, Appleton Rum Tour $39, Pelican Bar $25
Lunch
Souvenirs
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pickup at all hotels and Airbnbs. If your location is not listed please put it here.

What To Expect

Black River

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

YS Falls

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Floyd's Pelican Bar

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Price of tour varies based on your pickup location. Make sure to select the correct pickup location from the tour options
Not wheelchair accessible
Please Note: YS Falls is closed on Mondays, Appleton Rum Tour is closed on Sunday
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
The rates are for your private transportation and guide and DO NOT include entrance fees

Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Great tour!

Priscilla_W, Sep 2023

We had an amazing time thanks to Wayne. He's such a funny guy! We didn't feel rushed at all and he was flexible with us. However, we did feel that the local tour guide at YS Falls was a bit rude and rush us along then demanded a tip. Overall, I would recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review about your South Coast tour and your time with Wayne. We are glad he was able to show you a great time, and you were able to feel relaxed and not rushed, that's the beauty of a private tour! We look forward to your next visit and thanks for the recommendation. Many blessings Alrick & Team

Great tour, see much if the island

Audrey_M, Jul 2023

Wonderful day. Our driver Giovanni was an excellent driver around winding roads while imparting alot of local knowledge. Quick with a genuine smile and made sure we were comfortable. Appleton was great. Falls and black river safari good. Long drive from Montego Bay but worth it. My only question was why a large van was used for only 2 people. A smaller vehicle would have been better.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for your great review! We're happy to hear that you had a wonderful day with us. Giovanni is indeed an excellent driver and a wealth of local knowledge. We're glad he made your journey enjoyable with his genuine smile and attention to your comfort. Appleton, Falls, and the Black River safari are definite highlights, and we're happy you enjoyed them. We appreciate your feedback regarding the vehicle size, although it was not ideal, that is what we had available for the day. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable adventures. Many blessings Alrick & Team

The Appleton Estates tour...

Ashley_H, Jul 2023

The Appleton Estates tour was fantastic. We also enjoyed YS Falls. I wish we would have skipped the Pelican Bar though.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on the Appleton Estates tour and enjoyed the beauty of YS Falls. We're disappointed to receive a 4-star review since it is not a reflection of our services, but rather that you did not enjoy The Pelican Bar as much as you expected. But we do appreciate you choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing adventures! Many blessings Alrick & Team

Do it

RachelM, Jun 2023

Great fun jumping in and doing g rope swing and crossing the river going across the rapids was fun too! Appleton was very informative and the rums were well tasty!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank for your review! We're happy to hear that you had a great time jumping in and experiencing the rope swing at YS Falls. And we're glad you found the Appleton tour to be informative, and we agree that the rums are absolutely delicious. Looking forward to your return. Many blessings Alrick & Team

Great tour guide!

Beth_F, Apr 2023

Tour guide, Jovaine Coote was very informative about Jamaica’s history and community cultures. Was there every step of way. Would use him again when my husband and I come back to visit! Thank you.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this great review! We're thrilled to hear that your tour guide, was able to provide you with such informative and interesting insights into Jamaica's history and culture. We're glad that he was there to guide you every step of the way and that you had such a positive experience. Thanks again for your kind words, and we hope to see you and your husband back in Jamaica soon! Many blessings Alrick & Team

Jamaica is the place for sunshine, rum and peace

Robynn_K, Mar 2023

Gervaine was excellent! We loved Appleton and Black River! The Black River guide, Captain C, was very knowledgeable. He brought the crocs right to the boat. I’d stay at Appleton for lunch next time. The factory is magnificent and so Joy, master taster, is inspiring.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for sharing your review! It's great to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the Appleton and Black River areas. Captain C is great and he really makes the crocodile sighting experience even more memorable. We are also happy to hear that you found the Appleton factory and Joy, the master taster, inspiring. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we hope to see you back in the future! Many blessings Alrick & Team

High priced taxi

Melisa_T, Feb 2023

The Black River cruise was good, YS Falls were great and the Rum Distillery tour was fun. The driver was a very good driver. The reason for 3 stars is it is over priced for what you get. Basically you pay for a very high priced taxi. You pay for each tour separately and the driver just drives you to each location. Not worth the price. Hire a taxi driver for much cheaper.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the Black River cruise, YS Falls, and the Rum Distillery tour and that your driver was very good. We strive to make sure our tours are not only fun but informative for the long day of driving. However, you would not be able to get a taxi for an all-day tour at this price. But, we do appreciate your feedback and will continue to strive to provide the best possible value to our guests. Many blessings Alrick & Team

The guide was over an...

kathyrubo, Dec 2022

The guide was over an hour late picking us up. Other than that it was a fun and full day. The Appleton Estate tour was great. YS falls were pretty, although the water was a bit chilly. Pelican bar was an experience! In retrospect, I think we would have enjoyed the Black River Safari more than the YS falls, which was the option we didn’t choose. We also saw Bamboo avenue and the Zong Massacre Memorial. Our guide was good at pointing out local things along the way.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

We sincerely apologize for the late start, but glad we were able to make it up with a fun and full day! We look forward to your return visit, and we would love to show you Black River Safari next time! Many blessings Alrick & Team

You're Paying for a Driver, not a Tour Guide

Tiffany_T, Nov 2022

We really enjoyed the Black River Safari, and spent about an hour at YS Falls and enjoyed jumping and swimming in the falls. The Appleton Rum Tour was okay, worth a visit if you're not well versed in distilleries - but for us we didn't learn anything new about their process compared to other rum or whiskey tours we've been on. Also we found $39 to be very overpriced when you're touring with 22 other people, should be capped at 10 persons IMO and the tastings could have been much more generous. We had 1 welcome mixed drink, and 3 TINY samplings of 3 of their rums. Most importantly, I think it should be known that you're basically paying for a driver to take you to the 3 of 4 locations, not a tour guide. Our driver didn't give us any info during the hours long drives, except sometimes randomly letting us know that we're passing through "___" town name. In addition, although I understand that the tour lists "no lunch provided", I had read other reviews that the driver will stop by a local place for lunch which sounded great to us. That was never offered to us... not until after all 3 tours and it was 3:48pm... which is what, 8 hours from when they first picked us up? Overall we enjoyed the sites we saw, but those are individual to those site experiences in my opinion, and not due to the booking of this tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Hi Tiffany, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We are happy you had a great time at Black River Safari and YS Falls, but sorry that you did not enjoy the rest of your tour. The Rum Tour is a popular and loved tour for those who want to learn about the specific process with Jamaican Appleton Rum. If you've already been to several distilleries, then it is understandable if you didn't learn anything new since the process is generally the same as how to make rum. Regarding the samples, you can have more, you just have to ask :-) Regarding your guide, as you can see in our other reviews, we pride ourselves in ensuring we are more than just a "driver." Our guides have many amazing reviews and love to share history and conversation with guests. Regarding the food, there is food at every location. Most people eat while they are at the different locations, majority of people enjoy eating at YS Falls. If you want to stop somewhere else, you can ask your guide, they are used to making multiple stops, that's the beauty of a private tour. For those planning to take a private tour in the future, communicate with your driver about what you would like to do, ask questions, and don't be shy to ask if you would like to stop somewhere along the way! Remember, our goal is to help make amazing memories of your trip to our beautiful island. Many blessings Alrick & Team

Great experience!!

Marlo, Oct 2022

This tour was great. "V" our driver was very informative about Jamaica and its history. The Pelican Bar is a must! Black river and Appleton Rum tour are awesome too.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Hey Marlo, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear you had a great time on your south coast tour visiting The Pelican Bar, Black River Safari and Appleton Rum tour - all great places to cross off your bucket list! Looking forward to your return visit. Many blessings Alrick & Team

Great experience but long time travelling

Paul_R, Jul 2022

Good trip although maybe a little too much travelling in one day on dodgy roads. Our guide Dale was excellent. He provided a fascinating insight into the island and the people and pointed out some interesting points and facts along the way. The Black River experience was really good, we saw 3 crocodiles and got to hold a baby one in the nursery. The YS falls were spectacular and we got some great pictures under the waterfall, although we would have liked more time here. The Rum making experience was also great.. really informative, funny guide who talked us through the whole rum process and we got to sample a few at the end. The journey home was 2 and a half hours around windy, pot holed roads that cast a shadow over the event as my wife isn’t the best traveller, it would have been nice to have been told it was this far away in advance. On the whole though a good trip made better by Dale’s input 😀

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hey Paul! Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of your South Coast tour with Dale. Yes, going to the three destinations from Montego Bay is a long day, but many times the benefits outweigh the distance :-) We look forward to your return visit and we can explore some areas closer to your location. Many blessings Alrick & Team

BEST TOUR GUIDE EVER

Grace_N, Jun 2022

Our tour guide Charles (Charlito to us) was EVERYTHING, he was kind, funny, considerate, and ensured that our tour was the best! We did the YS Falls and Appleton Rum Estates (supposed to do Black River Safari but there was a storm and we were not upset at all). He provided knowledge of the island and the people of the island. We had street food (from the side of the road) and it was the BEST food ever! He took us to the Harley Davidson store and that meant a lot to me because of my dad (that was not on the tour) but was happy to oblige and take pics for us throughout...I would choose them over and over again! Great start to our vacation. Thanks Charles

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review on your south coast tour to YS Falls and Appleton Rum Tour. We are glad you had a memorable experience from start to finish and everything in between. Looking forward to your return visit! Many blessings Alrick & Team

Great experience

Jennifer_N, Jun 2022

Husband & I had a great experience with YJTG. We stayed in Negril, and we had originally booked a tour to ochos ríos/dunn’s falls. The company contacted us well in advance to let us know that that travel was 3 hours one way, and gave us the option of booking this trip instead if we preferred something closer. We really appreciated this, and took them up on their offer. We chose to go to YS falls, Appleton rum estate, and pelican bar. Our driver Adrian was early picking us up from our hotel and made sure we got around safely, giving us some background along the way. We stopped for a local spot for lunch that he recommended, which was both cheap and delicious (we got stewed pork and curry chicken). Ar was well-air conditioned, spacious, and spotless. Adrian even cleaned the floors while we were doing activities so it would be clean again when we got back. We would happily book with YJTG and Adrian again. As far as the excursion items: - YS falls: very organized set up and the falls are beautiful. the individual guides for each group (in this case, husband and I had our own) led us through the swimming areas, showing us where to step on the submerged rocks and how to use the rope swings, and taking plenty of photos for us without us even asking. We weren’t able to swim at the last set of falls due to the currents being too strong from recent rains, but we still enjoyed ourselves regardless. Of note, some of the waterfall areas are not recommended for non-swimmers, but there are other shallow swimming areas for children/non-swimmers. - Appleton rum estate: to our surprise, this was actually our favorite of the 3. We knew absolutely nothing about rum and Appleton does a great job of walking you through the entire process, and you get to taste/participate in the steps. We enjoyed the rum to the point that we bought some Appleton rum at duty free later on, something we never do. - Pelican bar: the only way to get there is by boat, which picked us up from Adrian and took us back later (after asking us for an approximate pick up time). we would’ve probably enjoyed pelican bar more if the weather was sunnier, as it’s a cool little bar in the middle of the water. There are drinks/food for sale, and the water around the bar is shallow enough to stand in. Overall, we enjoyed this set of excursions and would recommend it to others!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi Jennifer! Wow, thanks for leaving such a great, detailed review! I am sure others will benefit from sharing your experience. We are happy to hear you had a wonderful and memorable experience with our team from the beginning to the end. We look forward to your return visit so we can show you even more of our beautiful island. Many blessings Alrick & Team

My first and not my last trip to Jamaica

Angela_C, Jun 2022

I enjoyed the whole experience our driver Wayne was very knowledgeable about the history of the island and I love history. The guides were informative and kept everyone entertained. It has made my first trip very memorable 💖

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Angela - Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your South Coast Tour with Wayne. We look forward to your return visit and sharing even more of the beauty and history of the island. See you soon! Many blessings, Alrick & Team

Book Elsewhere

Aaron_P, May 2022

The tour itself cannot even be offered on Mondays (when we booked) as two of the four attractions are closed. The company also won't offer an appropriate refund - I strongly do not recommend booking as they are unable to deliver the product that they advertise.

Response from Host, May 2022

For this tour, you can choose 3 out of 4 attractions. Unfortunately, upon arrival, one of the attractions was closed. Of course, we were unaware of the closure and would never take a client to a location that we knew was closed. Because one location was closed, and two attractions were visited, we issued a 70% refund. Again, this was an unintentional error, and we did our best to rectify the situation. Our goal is to always provide the best service to our guests and ensure they have an amazing experience. Safe travels, and we hope you come back soon. Many blessings Alrick & Team

Wow ! Go for this it's well worth it !!!

Karmon_S, Apr 2022

We just got back a few days ago and we highly recommend the tour. The Appleton Estate tour was very informative. Our tour guide lead us through from start to finish the process of making rum. At the end of the tour we then were given three samples of rum we learned what to look for for instance color, legs it leaves on the glass and the aging process. It also has a great gift shop. The safari was so much fun and interesting. Again the tour guide was top notch he was very informative and we had a couple alligators come to visit. On our third stop we went to Floyd's bar. WOW !! That was so much fun and we are in our 60's ! Very interesting. Even had our names carved on a wooden plank. We will always be at Floyd's bar. Lastly our drive was the best. He was very informative and went over and beyond what we expected.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed and great review for your South Coast Tour to Appleton Estates Rum Tour, Black River Safari, and the Pelican Bar. All three are great, fun locations. Since you carved your name at the Pelican Bar, that means you have to come back to see it! :-) Many blessings Alrick & Team

Jerry is the man!!!

Hannah_M, Mar 2022

Jerry! He was the best driver. He made our day so unforgettable! The falls, crocs, and Appleton distillery were great choices. It felt like a dream! I cant wait to see Jerry and explore more!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Hi Hannah! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear that you had a great tour to Ys Falls, Appleton, and Black River Safari with Jerry! Looking forward to your next visit so you can explore even more! Many blessings, Alrick and Team

YS Falls are a fantastic...

Vanessa_P, Feb 2022

YS Falls are a fantastic place.. very well organized and just beautiful nature. my husband enjoyed the Appelton State Rum Tour.. Thank you Viator

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Hi Vanessa! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review about your South Coast tour. Yes, YS falls is one of natures most beautiful places and Appleton is a great place to learn about the process of making rum! We are glad you enjoyed your day. Many blessings Alrick & Team

Worth it

Tashifah_F, Jan 2022

Would highly recommend this tour, locals or tourists. In the very beginning our tour guy, Mr. Dale was punctual and pleasant. Conversation was easy going and he’s very accommodating. Allowed my partner and I to have a few stops along the way and I think those also added more splahh to the events of the days. Dale also assisted with our tickets/check in at every location and I thought that was really nice. Overall it was a very good transport.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review about your trip to the South Coast with Dale. We are happy to hear that you had a great time and Dale was able to make the experience fun and stress-free! We look forward to your next trip. Many blessings, Alrick & Team

Great tour guide

Bonnie_H, Jan 2022

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

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Hi Bonnie! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear Romain was a great guide on your South Coast Tour. Yes, YS Falls is beautiful! Looking forward to your return visit. Many blessings Alrick & Team