13+ Best Tours in Jamaica: Explore the Island’s Top Rated Attractions and Hidden Gems
Looking for the best tours you can find in Jamaica?
Jamaica is an underrated Caribbean island known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and rich history.
Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or learning more about the island’s heritage, there’s a tour to suit every traveler.
From climbing iconic waterfalls to relaxing on a private Yacht to hiking to the tallest peak in the Blue Mountains — Jamaica offers many unforgettable experiences!
In this blog post, we’ll take you through the top-rated tours in Jamaica, ensuring you have an incredible time exploring the best this tropical island has to offer.
Ready to make your Jamaican getaway even more memorable? Let’s dive into these must-see tours!
The Absolute Best Tours in Jamaica
1. Dunn’s River Falls Tour (Ocho Rios)
- Highlights: Iconic waterfall climb with private transportation
- Reviews: 5.0 ⭐️ (81 reviews)
- Tour Length: 4-5 hours (depending on pickup location)
- Price: $158
- Pickup Locations: Negril & Montego Bay
If you’re looking for relaxation mixed with adventure, then this may be it.
Dunn’s River Falls is one of the most popular tours in Jamaica, and it offers multiple activities that are great for the entire family.
These falls cascade over 600 feet along multiple tiers flowing into the Caribbean Sea.
Your tour guide will assist you with your climb to the top of the falls, and there are many smaller pools along the way where you can take a dip or relax.
Not only can you climb the beautiful cascading falls, but you can also go ziplining, relax on the beach, or watch the kids scream with excitement at the splash pad.
This tour includes a private guide and roundtrip transportation from Negril, Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios. (Note that Negril is about a 3-hour drive one way)
After your time at the falls, you’ll be taken to Ocho Rios for shopping and lunch before returning to your hotel.
2. Rastafari Cultural ATV Community Experience (Montego Bay)
- Highlights: Adventurous ATV tour, swimming, marijuana field tour, lunch included
- Reviews: 4.9 ⭐️ (1,800 reviews)
- Tour Length: 2-3 hours (not including transportation)
- Price: $165
- Pickup Locations: Montego Bay. Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, and Trawalny include additional fees.
This ATV experience has some of the best reviews for tours in Jamaica and would be great for those seeking adventure.
Note that there are two people per ATV, so not everyone purchasing a ticket will be able to drive. The tour begins with an ATV adventure through the community, where you will learn about the locals.
Next, you’ll have the opportunity to stop at a local swimming hole, so bring your swimsuit!
Before being provided an authentic Jamaican lunch, you’ll stop at a local Ganja farm, where you’ll learn about the growing process of marijuana.
Tip: Bring cash to purchase local souvenirs and tip the tour guides.
Rastafari ATV Experience Tickets
3. Negril One Love Bus Bar Crawl (Negril)
- Highlights: Bar hopping, off-the-beaten-path bars, meet locals
- Reviews: 4.7 ⭐️ (1,120 reviews)
- Tour Length: 4-5 hours
- Price: $26
- Pickup Locations: Negril
For a different way to relax in Jamaica, hop on this party bus and leave everything else to your tour guide.
This tour would be great for large groups, couples, or solo travelers. Up to 32 people can sit on the bus, so beware that it could get crowded.
You’ll be taken to approximately 5-7 off-the-beaten-path bars and local hangouts in Negril, where you can meet new people and enjoy a few drinks without worrying about how you’ll be returning to your hotel or accommodation.
Note that alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price.
Negril One Love Bus Bar Crawl Tickets
4. Seven Miles Beach, Snorkeling, Boat Ride, Ricks Cafe Combo (Negril)
- Highlights: Private tour, glass bottom boat, island lunch with fresh lobster or fish, sunset
- Reviews: 5.0 ⭐️ (90 reviews)
- Tour Length: 6 hours
- Price: $200
- Pickup Locations: Montego Bay
This combination tour is perfect for families and couples and can be customized, as it’s a private tour!
It includes pickup from Montego Bay and will take you to Negril’s highlights, including time at the famous Seven Miles Beach, a glass-bottom boat ride, snorkeling, and lunch on an island with your choice of freshly caught lobster or fish (not included in tour price).
During our first trip to Jamaica, we were taken to a private island where we could pick out fresh lobster or fish and have it cooked in front of us on an open-flame fire. It was the best meal we had all vacation!
Finally, you’ll finish this tour off at the famous Rick’s Cafe to experience one of the prettiest sunsets in Jamaica.
Seven Miles Beach, Snorkeling, Ricks Cafe Tickets
5. Luxury Private Yacht Tour with Open Bar (Montego Bay)
- Highlights: Fun for couples, families, and friends, snorkeling, lunch included
- Reviews: 4.9 ⭐️ (67 reviews)
- Tour Length: 4 hours
- Price: $2500 per group
- Pickup Locations: Must meet at Montego Bay Yacht Club
This private luxury Yacht tour would be best for large groups (up to 10 people) or couples looking for a romantic experience (proposals, anyone?).
We realize this tour is costly. However, if you have a group of 10 people, it would cost about $250 per person, which is reasonable.
During your 4 hours on this private Yacht, you’ll be taken on a cruise around the bay, followed by a stop for snorkeling.
An open bar is included in the cost, with a selection of alcoholic beverages and gourmet-style finger foods such as coconut shrimp, buffalo wings, chicken quesadillas, fruits, cheeses, and more.
They even offer a birthday-themed package, which includes birthday cake and decor!
Luxury Private Yacht Tour Tickets
6. Mystic Mountain Rainforest Adventure (Ocho Rios)
- Highlights: Chairlift, bobsled ride, ziplining, and scenic rainforest views.
- Reviews: 4.4 ⭐️ (3,500 reviews on Google)
- Price: Multiple Packages available ($65-$180 per person)
- Pickup Locations: Falmouth, Negril, Runaway Bay, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios
Mystic Mountain is a fun adventure park in Ocho Rios that would be an excellent activity for kids and large groups.
Activities include bobsledding, ziplining, a water slide and infinity pool, a tree canopy, a sky lift, and much more.
Packages are available depending on which activities you’d like to participate in.
The Mystic Gold package includes all activities, including ziplining and Dunn’s River Falls, for $179 per adult and $159 for children 5-11 years old.
Transportation is provided at no additional cost.
Beware before purchasing this tour through a tour company, as most tour prices do NOT include the cost of admission. We suggest booking this specific tour directly through the Mystic Mountains website.
7. Private Blue Hole & Secret Falls Tour (Ocho Rios)
- Highlights: Crystal-clear swimming pools, cliff jumping, and secluded waterfalls.
- Reviews: 4.9 ⭐️ (79 reviews)
- Tour Length: 4-6 hours
- Price: $167 per person
- Pickup Locations: Negril, Montego Bay, Falmouth
The Blue Hole and Secret Falls are known for their crystal-clear blue water, which is excellent for swimming. You can also jump into the pool from various heights and jump from the rope swing.
Blue Hole and Secret Falls are usually less visited than nearby falls such as Dunns River, making it a more enjoyable experience for some.
If you’d like to do all three while in the area, consider this waterfall combination tour, which includes Blue Hole, Secret Falls, and Dunn’s River Falls.
Just so you know, although this tour is private, it doesn’t mean you’ll have these falls all to yourself. You’ll be provided with private transportation, which helps your odds of arriving with fewer people, as you won’t be arriving with other tourists on a large bus.
Blue Hole & Secret Falls Tour Tickets
8. Glass Bottom Boat, Snorkeling, and Booby Cay (Negril)
- Highlights: Less-visited Booby Cay island, snorkeling, relaxation
- Reviews: 4.9 ⭐️ (156 reviews)
- Tour Length: 2-3 hours
- Price: $65 per person
- Pickup Locations: Hotels/Accommodations in Negril by Boat
For those staying in Negril, a trip to Booby Cay would make an excellent tour if you’d prefer only to spend a few hours away from your hotel or accommodation.
If staying in Negril, the boat will pick you up from the beach of your hotel or resort. For other accommodations, meet on Seven Mile Beach in front of Margaritaville.
The glass bottom boat will take you to the small island of Booby Cay, where you can snorkel and have lunch with fresh seafood.
Tip: Bring cash for lunch.
Glass Bottom Boat, Snorkeling, & Booby Cay Tickets
9. Go on a Bob Marley Tour (Kingston & Nine Mile)
- Highlights: Bob Marley Museum or Birthplace of Bob Marley
- Reviews: 4.5 – 4.9 ⭐️
- Tour Length: Depends on which tour
- Price: See below
- Pickup Locations: Montego Bay, Kingston
Everywhere you go in Jamaica, you’ll hear reggae and Bob Marley music being enjoyed by locals.
If you’re a fan of the legend yourself, consider taking a tour to see his birthplace, residence, or even his final resting place.
If you’re already staying in Kingston, consider taking this Bob Marley Museum, Devon House, and Downtown Kingston tour, which includes admission and an opportunity to try ice cream from National Geographic’s “fourth best place in the world to have ice cream.” This tour costs $134 per person and averages around 6 hours.
If you’re staying in Montego Bay, opt for this Bob Marley Museum Tour instead, as it provides roundtrip transportation to Kingston. This tour costs $230 per person and is approximately 10-12 hours.
Another great tour would be Bob Marley’s Nine Mile Tour, where you’ll see the birthplace and hometown of the legend in the village of Nine Miles. This tour costs $135 per person and takes about 7 hours.
10. Appleton Estate Rum Tour (St. Elizabeth)
- Highlights: Learn about rum production and enjoy rum tastings
- Reviews: 4.7 ⭐️ (102 reviews)
- Tour Length: 5-6 hours
- Price: $99 per person
- Pickup Locations: Montego Bay, Negril
Appleton Estate was another tour that exceeded our expectations and made our list of unique things to do in Jamaica.
You’ll learn about the entire process of making rum and even have the opportunity to taste the different stages.
From sugar cane to molasses, see what it takes to make that perfect bottle of rum. Then, you’ll be shown the barrel house where the rum is aged before it is bottled and sold.
Finally, the taste test. You’ll get to taste the final products.
There is also a full-service restaurant on the estate, which often serves buffet-style food. We ordered the jerk chicken and curried goat, and both were exceptional.
Appleton Estate & Rum Tour Tickets
11. Blue Mountain Peak Hike (Blue Mountains)
- Highlights: Highest peak in Jamaica, beautiful views, bird watching
- Reviews: 4.5 ⭐️ (25 reviews)
- Tour Length: 10-12 hours
- Price: $260 per person
- Pickup Locations: Kingston or Buff Bay
For something truly off-the-beaten-path in Jamaica, hike the Blue Mountains to the tallest peak in Jamaica and one of the highest in the Caribbean (7,402′).
The Blue Mountains are breathtaking and shouldn’t be missed by those who love a good hike!
Your guide on this tour is a certified national park and forest ranger who knows all about the Blue Mountains and flora and fauna you’ll come across along the way.
We had an unforgettable experience staying in the Blue Mountains for 3 days, where we could unwind and disconnect from the outside world.
Blue Mountain Peak Hike Tickets
12. Martha Brae River Bamboo Rafting (Trelawny)
- Highlights: Peaceful river float, wildlife viewing, bamboo raft
- Reviews: 4.9 ⭐️ (539 reviews)
- Tour Length: 3-4 hours
- Price: $135 per person
- Pickup Locations: Montego Bay
Float down the Martha Brae River on a private 30-foot bamboo raft. Each raft can hold two people.
This will be a relaxing float where you can listen to the sounds of nature and possibly even spot some wildlife. Thanks to all the lush vegetation and overhanging bamboo, the water has a beautiful greenish hue.
You’ll pass by vendors along the way, so bring cash! And for an additional cost, you can purchase rum drinks during your float down the river.
Fun Fact: Trelawny is the birthplace of Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt!
Martha Brae River Bamboo Rafting Tickets
13. Rose Hall Great House Haunted Night Tour (Montego Bay)
- Highlights: Historic plantation tour and ghost stories of the White Witch
- Reviews: 4.5 ⭐️ (157 reviews)
- Tour Length: 1 hour
- Price: $35 per person
- Pickup Locations: Not provided / Meet at Rose Hall
Okay, ghost hunters – this one’s for you!
You’ll explore this 18th-century plantation, rumored to be haunted by Annie Palmer, the White Witch, under the moonlight. She was accused of murdering her three husbands and torturing multiple slaves using Black magic.
If you’d prefer to skip the ghostly tour of the house, consider touring the grounds during the day on this Rose Hall Great House & Garden Tour, as the house and grounds are beautiful.
14. YS Falls and Black River Safari Tour (South Coast)
- Highlights: Boat safari with wildlife sightings, relaxing at YS Falls.
- Reviews: 4.4 ⭐️ (79 reviews)
- Tour Length: 8 hours
- Price: $145 per person
- Pickup Locations: Negril
YS Falls was surprisingly better than we anticipated. Perhaps we got lucky because only a few people were there during our visit in December.
These falls have multiple cascading layers, with lots of swimming pools and even a rope swing towards the top.
The guides will help you navigate to the top and will even take your photos with your own phone/camera along the way.
After visiting YS Falls, you’ll stop for lunch and then head to the Black River for a safari cruise, where you’ll come close to alligators, egrets, and other wildlife.
YS Falls and Black Safari Tour Tickets
Final Thoughts
As you can see, Jamaica is a paradise full of diverse and exciting tours that cater to every type of traveler.
Whether you’re seeking heart-pumping adventures, serene escapes, or a deep dive into the island’s vibrant culture and history, there’s no shortage of unforgettable experiences waiting for you.
Let us know which tour in Jamaica intrigues you the most.
Your perfect Jamaican adventure is just a tour away!
