Waterfalls in Jamaica: Where to Go and What the Tours Cost
101 tours read one by one, from under 30 to more than 250 EUR. Eighty-one go to the hills around Ocho Rios, 20 to YS Falls on the south coast, and the typical price is 120 to 250 EUR.
Waterfalls in Jamaica are sold almost entirely as day trips, and the typical tour costs 120 to 250 EUR. Of the 101 listings we read, 54% are private, and 60 operators share them. The second thing worth knowing is that nearly all of them point at the same two places: 81 listings go to the hills around Ocho Rios, to Dunn's River Falls and the Blue Hole, and 20 go to YS Falls on the south coast. This page is about the country. It says which Jamaican waterfalls can be booked and which cannot, how far apart they are, what each costs and when to go. The two destination pages linked below read the tours one at a time.
Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 storm, hit Jamaica on October 28, 2025. Dunn's River reopened on November 11, 2025 and YS Falls on January 24, 2026. For the other falls we found no official reopening date, and the page says so where it matters.
What this page does that the others do not: it compares the country's falls, including the ones with no tour, and it tells you how to choose between the north coast and the south. The Ocho Rios page goes deep on Dunn's River and the Blue Hole and on the four ways of buying them. The YS Falls page does the same for the south coast.
The short version. Staying near Ocho Rios: book Dunn's River if you want the climb and the Blue Hole if you want to swim and jump, and expect roughly 60 to 250 EUR. Staying in Montego Bay or Negril: Dunn's River is a day of driving with a climb in it, and typically 120 to 250 EUR. Looking for a quiet day on the south coast: YS Falls, in the 120 to 250 EUR band, if its calendar fits your dates. Then read the pages below for who runs what and what is actually included.
A note on the prices before you read them. Private tours are more than half of the set, and they are priced per person, like shared seats: only one of the 55 private listings, the Dunn's River Falls and Shopping Tour at 120 to 250 EUR, quotes a single price for the whole group. Still read what each price includes before you compare a private listing with a shared one.
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Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios waterfalls compared: Dunn's River Falls and the Blue Hole, 81 tours from under 30 to more than 250 EUR, with drive times from Ocho Rios, Montego Bay…
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YS Falls Tours
YS Falls tours compared: 20 day trips from Montego Bay and Negril, from under 120 to more than 250 EUR, with the estate's opening calendar, entry prices and…
20 experiences
Waterfalls Travel Experiences in Jamaica
Private Custom Tour to Dunn's River Falls via Columbus Park from Montego Bay
A private, customizable drive to the falls with stops at Rio Bueno and Columbus Park, plus a bathroom and refreshment break; admission is paid separately.
Private Day Trip to Dunn's River Falls with Jamaica Exquisite, Montego Bay
Hotel or cruise port pickup in Montego Bay with an agent who meets you outside the terminal, a professional falls guide and a deck for those who skip the climb.
Private Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole Tour from Ocho Rios Cruise Port or Hotels
Start times follow the ship's arrival and the driver waits at both sites. Entrance tickets are bought on the spot; transport and bottled water are included.
Private Dunn's River Falls and Sea Horseback Ride with VIP Entrance, Montego Bay
Private air-conditioned transport with VIP entrance at the falls, then a horseback ride through the mountains and into the sea; fees and taxes included.
Private Dunn's River Falls, Blue Hole and Secret Falls Day Tour with Entrance Fees
Hotel pickup, entrance fees to all three waterfalls and a round-trip private transfer, with a local restaurant stop where lunch is paid by the guests.
Private Dunn's River Falls Climb by Air-Conditioned Van from Ocho Rios Port or Hotels
A van from Ocho Rios hotels or the cruise port, entrance fee and local guide for the roughly one hour climb. Groups need at least four adults per booking.
Private Dunn's River Falls Climb with Ocho Rios Sightseeing and Shopping
A private van and certified guide for Dunn's River Falls, then Fern Gully and Ocean Ridge views and local shopping. The falls entrance fee is paid separately.
Private Dunn's River Falls Day with Shopping and Lunch Stops, Tour Jamaica Today
A private minivan tour with entry fee and bottled water included, passing Mystic Mountain and Dolphin Cove on the way to the falls, then shopping and lunch.
Private Dunn's River Falls Trip with Entrance Fee and Resort Pickup
Your own driver collects you at the resort or Airbnb, with the entrance fee paid and a wheelchair accessible vehicle, and a lunch stop on the way back.
Private Dunn's River Falls Zipline and City Highlights Tour, Hotel or Port Pickup
Entrance and zip line access are included, with an armband valid all day, no queues, and hotel or port pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide.
Private Konoko Falls and Blue Hole Combo Tour from Ocho Rios for Cruise Passengers
Garden walk and falls climb at Konoko, then swimming, cliff jumps and caves at the Blue Hole. A driver and guide run it around the ship's disembark time.
Private Martha Brae River Rafting and Dunn's River Falls Day Tour, Montego Bay
One private air-conditioned vehicle for the day, with the raft fee and Dunn's River Falls entrance covered and the route set by your group, not a schedule.
Private Montego Bay Day Trip to Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls with Bauxite Plant Views
A customized private ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, with stops where you ask, a bauxite plant and the Columbus discovery area. Entry fees and lunch extra.
Private Montego Bay Day Trip to Blue Hole River and Secret Falls, Entrance Fee Included
Hotel and cruise ship pickup in Montego Bay, an air-conditioned minivan and the entrance fee covered, with sightseeing past Usain Bolt's school on the way.
Private Negril Day Trip to Blue Hole and Secret Falls with Entrance Fees Included
Entrance tickets and life vests are handled by the guide on this long private trip from Negril, with about 3 hours of driving each way and an optional lunch.
Private Six-Hour YS Falls Visit from Montego Bay with Hotel or Cruise Port Pickup
Pickup at a Montego Bay hotel or the cruise ship port, the YS Falls entrance fee, guides for the climb and time for rope swings. Lunch is not included.
Private South Coast Tour: Pick Any 3 of YS Falls, Black River, Appleton or Pelican Bar
Choose three stops from Appleton, YS Falls, the Black River Safari and Floyd's Pelican Bar on a private South Coast day with hotel pickup. Entry fees are extra.
Private Vehicle Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole Day Trip from Montego Bay and Falmouth
A private air-conditioned vehicle with lookout and Luminous Lagoon passing views on the 90-minute drive, plus a lunch stop at your own expense on the way back.
Private YS Falls and Black River Pontoon Safari Day Trip from Negril, Optional Zipline
Private air-conditioned transfer from Negril with bottled water and WiFi on board to the Black River pontoon safari and YS Falls. Both entry fees are extra.
Private YS Falls and Pelican Bar Trip from Negril with Marlon's Tour
Private four-hour trip from Negril with Marlon's Tour: a direct run to YS Falls and the boat for Floyd's Pelican Bar, by air-conditioned vehicle for up to 15.
Private YS Falls Day from Negril with Entrance Fees, Lunch and a Cooler of Drinks
Entrance fees, lunch and a cooler of beer, water and soda are covered on this private YS Falls trip from Negril. The zip line is extra; Mondays are closed.
Private YS Falls Trip from Montego Bay for Up to Seven, Transport and Guide Only
Resort pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and a driver who talks through the sights on the way to YS Falls. Entry fees are extra.
Private YS Falls Zipline and Rope Swing Day from Montego Bay for Up to Six Travelers
A private vehicle for up to six from Montego Bay, with stops at the Hip Strip craft market and Harmony Beach Park before YS Falls, its zip line and rope swing.
Transport-Only YS Falls Trip on Jamaica's South Coast, Entry Fee Not Included
Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned private vehicle to YS Falls, with a shuttle up to the pools and lifeguards on site. The entry fee is paid separately.
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