Full-Day South Coast - YS Falls, Pelican Bar & Black River Safari
Description
This is the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and culture, combining three must-see destinations into one seamless itinerary. Whether you’re a nature lover, a thrill-seeker, or just want to experience Jamaica’s most beautiful spots, this tour delivers it all this tour is for family friends Get the most out of your Jamaica experience with this fantastic bundle! Be picked up from your location in an air-conditioned vehicle by our friendly and fun drivers. During this tour, we will make three stops at Jamaica's Most Favorite Attractions: YS Falls, Black River Safari, and Pelican Bar! Transportation & Entry Fees Included - Meals and Drinks can be purchased at additional costs from any of the three locations. Want to See More? Talk to our Drivers about doing a RUM TOUR at the nearby Appleton Estate (additional costs). Please mention this in your special requests if interested.
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Itinerary
Black River Cruise down the Black river and see alligators, tropical birds, and mangrove trees in their natural setting. Tour Provided By: Black River Safari Company YS Waterfalls Set deep in the hills, this natural attraction boasts magnificent 7-tiered cascading waterfalls and an expansive wading pool fed by underground springs. Dive into the refreshing waters or relax in the cool mineral pools. Pelican Bar(Lunch & Drinks are Additional Costs) Built on a shoal over a kilometer out to sea, this bar is the ultimate place to hang with a cold beer, indulge in a seafood lunch, go snorkelling or simply take in the stunning panoramic view. Enjoy the ride as you pass seaside homes, guesthouses, and miles of sun-drenched beaches along the way.
Black River Safari is one of Jamaica’s most iconic wildlife and nature excursions. It’s a guided boat tour along the Black River the longest navigable river on the island winding through lush mangrove wetlands, wildlife habitat, and a vibrant ecosystem rich in biodiversity. Cruise gently through thick mangrove tunnels and wetlands that form part of the Black River Lower Morass, a key ecological area recognized for its natural importance. Spot over 100 bird species, including herons, egrets, and migratory birds, along with other river creatures. The safari is especially famous for sightings of crocodiles in their natural habitat often basking on riverbanks or gliding Stop at a crocodile nursery where you can learn about conservation and see younger crocodiles up close.captain provides commentary about the river’s ecology, history, and the importance of wetland conservation, so it’s as much educational as it is scenic. with opportunities for photographs, close encounters with wildlife.
Floyd’s Pelican Bar is a legendary little wooden bar perched on stilts in the middle of the sea off the south coast of Jamaica, near Parottee Bay in St. Elizabeth. It’s about a 20-minute boat ride from shore, which is half the fun. The bar is super rustic—built from driftwood, old pallets, and scrap materials—and feels like something straight out of a castaway dream. No roads, no Wi-Fi, no rush. Just turquoise water, pelicans gliding overhead, reggae vibes, and ice-cold Red Stripe beers. Floyd (the original owner) named it after the pelicans that used to gather on the sandbar. You can swim right around the bar, snorkel nearby, or carve your name into the wood like thousands of visitors before you. The food is simple and fresh—usually grilled lobster, fish, shrimp, and festival—caught the same day. It’s famous for being: One of the coolest bars in the world Totally off-grid and cash-only A must-visit for chill, adventurous travelers
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from Airbnbs, VRBOs, Booking.com listing and other short term rentals; please let us know and provide us with address. For resort pick up, please be in the lobby 15-20 minutes before pick up as the resorts only allow our drivers to wait for 5 minutes.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(22)
I am so glad that my girlfriend and I did this trip. This was a private excursion so Rayon was with us from 8:30 am to early evening. He made sure we had enough time to enjoy the YS Falls, the Black Water River tour and for a couple of drinks out in the middle of the ocean at Floyd's Pelican Bar which was such a cool spot. I absolutely recommend using Rayon and his company to tour Jamaica. His local knowledge of the people and the wonderful places around Negril and western Jamaica in general was invaluable and made our trip so much more enjoyable. Having a private guide of Rayon's caliber was well worth the cost of this day trip. Thank you Rayon for a wonderful day in Jamaica. :) Mark and Ja'Leesa
You are most welcome my friend and thank you so much for booking with alohajamaicatours we make you comfort our responsibility see you next time for more adventures with us .
We honestly had the BEST JAMAICAN DAY our tour guide Gordan went above and beyond took us to local Jamaican food spots very knowledgeable about the land and the community .we did all 3 tours felt safe , cracked jokes ate good drank good couldn’t had asked for a better day . Thank you Gordon
Fantastic tour with our knowledgeable guide Rayon, who really made this trip special. From our pick up at the hotel to dropping us off in the evening, nothing was too much trouble and we felt really looked after. The tour itself was fabulous too and well worth the money (it may not be cheap but I would highly recommend it as it’s great fun and provides an insight into some of Jamaica’s most beautiful sites). YS Falls was my personal favourite. We loved the fact that you could swim anywhere, there were only a few people so no crowds despite it being Christmas and at the end laze about at the pool to dry off. Make sure you bring mosquito stuff. Black River was great too, lots of crocs, one of my sons even touched the biggest beast. The Pelican bar is a proper chill out place. I just wished I had brought our snorkels!! I would highly recommend Aloha Tours, they were very professional, punctual and flexible (we managed to stop at a supermarket). Great communication too, if you do go on this trip ask for Rayon. He really made our day special and was great fun, just what you need when you are on holiday!
This was the best tour of our entire trip to Negril. Rayon was amazing. He went out of his way to make our day not only fun, but personally helped immerse us in Jamaican culture. We were never rushed. Instead, Rayon encouraged us to take our time and really enjoy our experiences. YS Falls was breathtaking. Floyd's Pelican Bar (although drink prices were high) was absolutely stunning. The views were unreal...it survived Hurricane Berryl! We definitely will return to Jamaica and will only book with Rayon and Aloha Jamaica Tours! Our daughter will never forget her first fresh coconut water, roadside mangos, and the smell of lemon grass! What a spectacular day!
We had an amazing day with Rayan today. He was so friendly and did everything he could to make sure we had a good time. Lots of personal touches like treating us to fresh coconut and Jamaican fruit while on the road. All 3 attractions were spectacular and not to be missed!
Had the best full day doing all the different excursions, Rayon was the best guide and honestly made the whole day so much better, stopping off at different places to help us have the best experience and even taking us to a vegan cafe!
Our day was great and made more enjoyable with our guide/driver Rayon! Starting at YS Falls to relax and enjoy all its beauty. Rayon treated us to coconuts on our way to Black River Safari where we then took a scenic boat ride to view birds and crocodiles. Lastly, we made our way to the Pelican Bar, which was our first. It wasn't quite as I expected however we enjoyed it just the same. When back in Jamaica, I will certainly revisit YS Falls. The Black River Safari and Pelican Bar were great to experience, however, next trip I look forward to seeing new adventures, and would most definitely book with Rayon again!!
Today we were picked up from our hotel, perfectly on time, by our driver Gordon. We then enjoyed the drive to Black River, with regular commentary from Gordon on the areas we were passing through, buildings of interest etc. Once at the Black River safari, we boarded our boat and set off down the river. The guide on the boat was extremely knowledgeable about the area and wildlife, explaining in detail about the section of river we were travelling down. He spots crocodiles under the trees and skilfully manoeuvres the boat so close that they are within touching distance, an amazing experience! We also saw many birds, including an Osprey. Next stop was the beautiful YS Falls, a fairly short drive from Black River, which Gordon made a pleasure with further commentary and willingness to answer all the questions we had. Our daughters enjoyed the waterfalls and rope swings at the falls, our lifeguard guide was great, leading them across the rocks to ensure they didn’t slip and taking photos and videos of them using one of our phones. We then had the return journey to our hotel near Negril, again this was made a breeze by Gordon, despite some “interesting” driving from other road users, all part of the fun learning about driving in other countries. We even got to taste some spicy shrimp from a roadside seller. We wouldn’t hesitate to rebook with Aloha and would be very happy to have Gordon as our driver again. Thanks!
We had a great time with our guide & driver Gordon, he was very friendly and managed everything perfect for us! We've visited Black river first, on a boat and seen crocodiles, and then the YS falls were we had enough time for swimming and after a delicious lunch. We really enjoyed the time and like to thanks Gordon for this great trip!
We booked the tour with black river safari and YS falls and we had a very great time with our driver and guide Gordon. He managed everything perfect and we had a beautiful day! We like to recommend this combo tour. Thanks a lot!
