Itinerary
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Stop At: Black River, Black River, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica
Explore one of the longest rivers on the island by taking a boat tour along the swamp’s main waterway. The Black River got its name from the darkness of the river bed caused by thick layers of decomposing vegetation. Cruise down the river in the midst of towering mangrove trees and lush plant life, while surrounded by crocodiles sunning alongside the banks. This trip will also have you viewing over 100 species of birds in their natural habitat. Be on the lookout for whistling ducks, egrets and other wildlife as you go along. Enjoy the scenic ride as you navigate the river with a local guide showcasing the true beauty of the island.
Duration: 2 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. Get excited to experience the exhilarating feel of ziplining over natural waterfalls while listening to the rushing waters beneath them and indulging in the incredible views. Suspended in the air at approximately 40 ft above the waterfall you are strapped in and ready for the ride of your life! YS Falls is the perfect place to experience authentic Jamaica, locals and visitors alike take advantage of this Jamaican gem.
Duration: 2 hours
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: 3 hours
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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
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09:00 AM
7 to 8 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
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
ARRIVAL TIME Please note the time selected during checkout is your arrival time, not the hotel pickup time. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 90 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
Weight Limit: 265lbs for Ziplining
Minimum Age: 6 years old for Ziplining
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 24 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Carol G
Jermaine and Kirk were our guides for zip line. They were excellent. Fun, charming and I always felt safe. I had a blast. It was my first time zip lining and it was the perfect setting. Beautiful canopy of trees and river views.
Owen guided us down the river and he was great. The river is cool and refreshing and Owen provided many laughs. The Appleton plantation is a wonderful setting and the old historic buildings are well maintained. I highly recommend this excursion.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : 131charliel
I was a little bit nervous about this trip - the only one we did while visiting Jamaica. It seemed incredibly good value for three such great and varied experiences and excellent in comparison to other similar offerings. I had a small issue confirming dates after booking - but FYI messages sent to their direct email get a prompt response when maybe the ones through TA might get missed. When I got the waivers I was a tad terrified at the wording and went back to look at more reviews of the company elsewhere...eek. Suddenly regretted the booking! But the reviews here and on Facebook were great, and from a quick scan a lot of the poor reviews were from people who hadn't managed to find the right place to be collected from as opposed to having a terrible trip. So we went...
...and had the BEST time. The bus was air-conditioned and clean. The pick-up was perfectly on time and where we were told. The guide, Elliot, was very informative and funny, even stopping the bus to grab a branch of pimento and pass it around so we could all grab a leaf and guess the spices. He gave us a great historical tour just on our way between the activities and always made sure the group was together and accounted for without making you feel like a school trip. The driver was excellent and made us feel safe even on the 'exciting' roads!
- BLACK RIVER CRUISE - brilliant. You get so close (safely) to the huge crocs and the mangrove-lined banks are stunning. Bring water, you'll be hot by then and though there's a water and snack stop after the YS falls you'll be gasping if you're sitting in the sun!
- YS FALLS - beautiful. The ziplining is a MUST DO - it's actually 5 lines in turn starting with horizontally passing over the falls, then upriver towards the big zip directly following the cascading falls downwards to the pools, then two more to get you down to the ground. The guides are hilarious and skilled, the equipment is sturdy and it's not scary at all - you're very safe. The views as you pass on the big zip are utterly spectacular - can't stress enough that we thought this was going to be a fun little view but will be remembered for a lifetime!
- APPLETON RUM ESTATE - Probably the best brewery/distillery/factory tour we've ever done. Every step is talked and tasted through with real energy by the friendly guide, with practical demos and tastings of sugar cane, juice, molasses, and 3 rums at the end too! There was a fab meal in the cafe beforehand with jerk chicken, rice and beans and various veg and salad which was all included and really tasty (plus a rum punch and soft drinks). I had a bad headache from the sun (yes, the sun not the rum!) and they were so concerned and caring to get me feeling better.
Then a great drive home - with a bonus taste of rum punch from Elliot and some great relaxing tunes on the way back! They stop by a little gift shop with a restroom that many were glad of, just watch the prices in the shop as they definitely have a captive audience. It's not a scam or anything bad, but you're not always getting the amazing deal the 'offers' might suggest so be sensible.
This is an excellent tour and conducted with a relaxed and professional attitude. Highly recommend. Chukka is one of the biggest tour operators in Jamaica so don't know about in other countries but there they absolutely know what they're doing, don't be scared off by the negative TP reviews - just make sure you know where and when you're being collected!
Only point for Chukka, minor but worth noting - for all guides maybe cool it on the baby/fertility jokes re molasses giving virility to men? As a childless by choice couple we laughed the attention off, but if all those jokes fell on people who were struggling to conceive or had tragedy in that area, it could have been quite difficult. Other than that, just excellent.
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Posted On : 2024-03-17
Posted By : FellowTraveler816443
The Tropical tours group were great. Our driver Dean was very professional and funny. Nakeshia was great tour guide and helped explain the Jamaican experience.
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Posted On : 2024-03-13
Posted By : Mark_R
Kenny and shinequa (sp) were great guides. Roads are a bit tight through the country and I’d not want to drive myself. Very informative and an excellent multifaceted tour. Well worth the time.
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Posted On : 2024-02-17
Posted By : Venessa_B
Great Trip. James was our driver and very nice and very knowledgeable. There is limited time at the falls so we would suggest doing the falls and skipping the zipline. The zipline was cool, but you can do that anywhere! Bring your phones and cash.. Local lifeguards/entrapanuers will take photos of you in the falls.
Dont forget to bring cash to tip them and the driver. We wished we brought more cash for a better tip after the trip was done. They don't accept Venmo etc.
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Posted On : 2023-12-02
Posted By : Leeann_N
This was one of the tours that made my trip! Let’s first start off with the dynamic duo Tour Guide:Tamara and Driver : Sean! They were amazing really made the experience worthwhile. Very knowledgeable about the island and I felt safe in their care if you book this tour request them!! Fun,Good Vibes and Great Energy!
The zip lining was amazing with Chris and Torrie leading. They established a level of ease for a very nerve racking activity.
Being able to experience the south coast all while completing these activities were amazing. I’m happy I booked with them!
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Posted On : 2023-08-28
Posted By : Stephnie M
This experience was really great, we were provided snacks throughout and a meal once we reached the Appleton estate before rum tasting. The only improvement I would say is that we felt a little rushed at YS falls after doing the zipline, we only had 15 mins in the falls
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Posted On : 2023-02-26
Posted By : gashe2022
It was a good experience for me an my wife we really love the friendly environment an the way marquise an his coworker make us feel safe while doing the zip line.
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Posted On : 2022-08-24
Posted By : Andrew_H
The ziplining was an amazing experience. The tour guides where amazing. The Appleton estate tour was nice and the rums where fantastic. The black river was nice seeing all the open land and the crocodiles.
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Posted On : 2022-07-29
Posted By : 568princessr
Coby Christopher romaine Sheri where such a big help , very professional , & made sure we had a great time
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Posted On : 2022-06-25
