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Stop At: The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience, Siloah Saint Elizabeth, Siloah Jamaica
Immerse yourself in the exclusive Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience. The Appleton Estate is the oldest and most famous sugar estate and distillery in Jamaica in continuous production, and has been handcrafting some of the finest rum in the world since 1749. Savour your favorite Appleton Estate cocktail as well as sweet sugar cane and molasses on your tour. Take further joy in exploring the rum distillery, the ageing house and a guided tasting of three of Appleton Estate’s premium aged rums. You can also shop for your original Appleton keepsakes in the gift shop. Don’t forget to dig into an authentic Jamaican lunch at the beautiful full-service restaurant and bar with both indoor and outdoor seating. Get ready to experience a deeper appreciation of Appleton Estate Rum and a further love for the excellence of Jamaica.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: YS Falls, B 6 Jamaica
Located off the beaten path on the South Coast, you’ll arrive at the famous YS falls. YS boasts seven stunning waterfalls where cool, clear waters cascade into naturally forming pools; perfect for a dip or a photo op. Originally a cane farm with a working factory, YS Falls opened its doors to visitors as a nature-based attraction in 1992, offering the opportunity to experience the exceptional beauty of the waterfalls surrounded by magnificent gardens and trees. YS Falls is the perfect place to experience authentic Jamaica, locals and visitors alike take advantage of this Jamaican gem.
Duration: 2 hours
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Traveler pickup is offered
ARRIVAL TIME
Please note the time selected during checkout is your arrival time, not the hotel pickup time. Hotel pickups commence approximately 90 - 180 minutes prior to this time depending on the hotel location.
HOTEL PICKUP
The hotel pickup time will vary based on distance. Our reservations team will reach out to the guest to advise on their specific hotel pickup time. Please make sure to check your email for this information. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
10:00 AM
6 to 7 hours(approx.)
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
ARRIVAL TIME Please note the time selected during checkout is your arrival time, not the hotel pickup time. Hotel pickups commence approximately 90 - 180 minutes prior to this time depending on the hotel location.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum 18 years and older to consume alcohol
The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience is approximately 2 hours away from Montego Bay and Negril
There will be scheduled rest stops along the journey
Journey may cause motion sickness
At Appleton Estate, photos can be taken except for in the distillery
Some areas of waterfalls are fairly rocky, as such water shoes are recommended
Please note that this tour requires a minimum number of guests to operate. Should your this tour not be confirmed for your selected tour date, we will make contacted in advance to offer a rescheduled date, suitable alternative tour or a full refund.
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Denesha_F
Everything was amazing and informative. My husband and I learned about the makings of rum and it’s history
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : 802deshawnl
Awesome experience! I can't wait to go back!
I enjoyed the rum tasting and the interactive experience it offered. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting the island.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : 653alanf
Starting at YS falls, which in our opinion were nicer than Dunns river falls ( quieter, not so ‘in your face’) it’s a wet one so make sure you are prepared. After a spot of lunch headed off the Appleton estate to sample some rum. Really well informed tour with tasting at the end. Certainly changed my rum drinking habits now I have a better understanding of it.
Really good day out, well worth the cost. Again, all priced in US$
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Posted On : 2024-03-14
Posted By : briangD8294JM
Fantastic visit with lots of Rum tasters. Our tour guide was Shamoy who was really well informed, friendly and funny. Would definitely recommend
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Posted On : 2024-02-25
Posted By : Holly F
Absolutely loved this tour! I done this for my 27th Birthday and it was so much fun! There was a choice of 2 welcome drinks which were delicious! Then we got to learn and see how the rum is made. Highlights were seeing the donkey, getting to press the sugar cane and all of the tastings. It would have been 5 star but just felt a bit rushed. Wished we had more time to take some photos and the tour was a little bit slower. But overall it was such an amazing experience, a must do for any rum lover! Beautiful grounds and very fun day out in Jamaica!
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Posted On : 2024-02-19
Posted By : Anastasia_D
Viator you did us proud on this one. We had booked YS falls and Appleton but as numbers low you paired us up with 3 others doing the additional black river trip rather than cancel us. From pick up by Elliot ( tour guide and teacher ) and Shippy ( our excellent driver ) until dropping us back to the hotel we had the most amazing time. Information all day , lovely little bits of extra information, timed to perfection and even a quick additional stop on way back to try cream rum too. Could not fault this experience or viators handling of it. My favourite day in Jamaica , loved it ! And doing it in a smaller group ( rather than with the big TUI group as previously planned ) meant we got a true relaxed experience that felt really special . Do this trip with Viator if your in Jamaica :-)
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Posted On : 2024-02-16
Posted By : ferchris2017
We were a group. Enjoyed th Appleton Tour except that lunch was at 3pm. Too late for seniors. Lunch should have been served before the tour. Most of us were too hungry. Otherwise a great tour.
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Posted On : 2024-02-11
Posted By : Clint_B
The trip to YS falls and the Appleton rum estate,was fantastic our Driver Barleigh was excellent and very professional and would not hesitate to use Viator again
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Posted On : 2024-01-23
Posted By : kpax5
Appleton Estate was AMAZING! “Peter” was our guide and was exceptional! The history behind the Estate is intriguing! The tastings were well explained (Thanks Peter) and convinced us to buy a 21 year old bottle! No regrets!
You can have lunch there and along the tour you are given Sugar Cane! VERY nice touch!
The welcome cocktail is also a plus! We HIGHLY recommend this tour. Book VIATOR from Montego Bay to Appleton.
The YS Falls was a little less appealing… You feel a bit rushed but we enjoyed ourselves!
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Posted On : 2023-12-26
Posted By : veryuniquetraveler
First of all, in the morning, we were taken to YS Falls. It was located at a beautiful spot in the countryside, and we were driven the last part of the way in on a farm tractor. Thankfully, unlike Dunn's River Falls, there is a stairway beside the falls, so you can climb up it without having to get in the water and get wet if you don't want to. There are several spots along the way where you can hop in if you choose to do so. There is also a beautiful natural pool area at the bottom where you can relax and lounge or swim if you don't want to climb up and look at the falls.
By the time we left ( before lunch ), they had given up on transporting people by tractor ride and had switched to buses as there were so many people arriving. So, my advice is to get there early for a more enjoyable, less crowded experience.
Upon arrival at the Appleton Estate, you are placed in a large gathering room with several other tour groups and given a welcome drink while you wait for your turn for your group to go to a traditional Jamaican lunch. At least they let you get a second drink, as you were waiting so long. I believe we were also allowed to have another drink of our choosing ( not rum punch ) from a different bar with our lunch. Lunch was plated up for you buffet style. Honestly, it wasn't the tastiest food, and the others in our tour group felt the same. One lady said she was starving, but ended up giving most of her plate to her husband.
We have been to many rum factories, on several different islands, and felt they did the worst job of explaining the process at this one. In fact, several of the visitors were stepping in and telling the guide about things they should have known.
After the tour, you were given a tasting of 3 rums in a room that wasn't even large enough to hold all the guests and allow everyone a place to sit. Again, not much explanation was given about the different types of rums. We have been given MUCH more info and explanation at other factories we have visited previously.
Mind you, we weren't hanging around looking to buy or anything, but by the time we made it to the door the rest of our group was at the door and just couldn't wait to get out of there fast enough. They were all bored to death.
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Posted On : 2023-12-26
