--- title: Appleton Estate YS Falls & Black River from Montego Bay or Negril lang: en type: tour city: Jamaica country: Caribbean price: 144 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.62 reviews: 120 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Appleton day trip rank_in_category: 75 of 79 (Dunn's River Falls & Waterfalls) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-07 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/jamaica/tours/appleton-estate-ys-falls-black-river-from-montego-bay-or-negril/ --- # Appleton Estate YS Falls & Black River from Montego Bay or Negril **Guidekin's take:** Combine YS Falls and a Black River boat safari with a rum distillery visit and tasting. Jamaican lunch and a tasting of three aged rums are included; the selected arrival time is earlier than neither pickup nor departure, so check your pickup time. **Appleton day trip:** Book Appleton, Black River, YS Fall: rum tasting, safari and lunch, 7h–8h at €144 per person, 4.62 from 120 reviews; checkout shows arrival, not pickup. Trade-off: Checkout time is arrival time, not pickup. (last checked October 7, 2026) In our comparison: #75 of 79 in Dunn's River Falls & Waterfalls, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Let’s go on a journey to the South coast of Jamaica. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and abundant vegetation as you travel through the hills and valleys of the lush landscape. Feel free to relax as your experienced driver navigates the narrow, winding country roads through the mountainous areas, and your tour guide wows you with history and fun facts of our precious island. Your Appleton Estate Triple pass gives you access to the historic YS Falls, Black River Safari and the renowned Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €144 per person - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 4.62/5 from 120 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Attractions of the Caribbean - Jamaica - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.62 from 120 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 109 of 120. - 5 stars: 91 (76%) - 4 stars: 18 (15%) - 3 stars: 8 (7%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (3%) ## What's included - Black River Safari with Wildlife Sightings - Dig into an authentic Jamaican lunch at the beautiful full-service restaurant and bar - Shop for your original Appleton keepsakes in the gift shop - Explore the rum distillery and the ageing house - Explore one of the longest rivers on the island via a boat tour along the swamp’s main waterway - Guided tasting of three of Appleton Estate’s premium aged rums - Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience - YS boasts seven stunning waterfalls where cool, clear waters cascade into naturally forming pools - Cruise down the river in the midst of towering mangrove trees and lush plant life - Savour your favourite Appleton Estate cocktail as well as sweet sugar cane and molasses on your tour ## Not included - Other food and beverage available for sale - Appleton Estate Rums and other souvenirs are available for sale ## Itinerary 1. **The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience** (3h; admission included) - 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... 2. **Black River** (2h) - 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... 3. **YS Falls** (2h; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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 - 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. ## Compared with other Dunn's River Falls & Waterfalls | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #75 of 79** | €144 | 7h–8h | 4.62 (120) | shared | | [Blue Hole only-from Ocho Rios](/caribbean/jamaica/tours/blue-hole-only-from-ocho-rios/?format=md) | €36 | 3h | 4.97 (213) | private | | [[PRIVATE] Dunn's River Falls with Entrance Fees](/caribbean/jamaica/tours/private-dunn-s-river-falls-with-entrance-fees/?format=md) | €144 | 4h | 4.99 (82) | private | | [Full-Day Tour of Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls, Including Fees](/caribbean/jamaica/tours/full-day-tour-of-blue-hole-and-dunn-s-river-falls-including-fees/?format=md) | €168 | 7h | 5.0 (63) | private | Ranked #75 of 79 in Dunn's River Falls & Waterfalls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €320, median €123; typical length 5h. 31 of 79 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/jamaica/dunns-river-falls-tours/?format=md ## More in Jamaica - All Jamaica tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/jamaica/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/jamaica/tours/appleton-estate-ys-falls-black-river-from-montego-bay-or-negril/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/jamaica/?format=md