Go on a journey to the picturesque south coast of Jamaica during this 8-hour rum tasting tour from Ocho Rios. Visit the exotic Appleton Estate, home of the finest rum in the world. Take a tour of the distillery and sample 10 different varieties of rum; you might even bring some home! Learn about the history of rum production and what makes Appleton so unique. Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel in Ocho Rios is provided.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $361.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Visit the distillery to see Appleton's copper pot stills, which give the rum a distinctive flavour, and take a look inside the ageing house, where the rum sits in oak barrels, some for up to 30 years. Learn about the prestigious history of Appleton Estate, one of the oldest distilleries in Jamaica, and hear about its fermentation process, during which sugar cane molasses and a special yeast culture combine with water that has been filtered naturally by limestone to create Appleton’s much-loved flavour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $232 per person for this Jamaica experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $361. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 8–12 pay from $116, adults from $232.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Sandals Ochi, Mystic Ridge Resort.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by El Sol Vida.
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This tour was brilliant. Great level of information whilst keeping the tone light and well-paced. Wonderful samples of the various products. Our tour guide was super fun and knowledgeable. The lunch at the end was divine. Would definitely recommend it. We drove from Ocho Rios and the views on the way were so beautiful.
I visited the estate in 2007 and have just returned in April 2019 with a party of 14. Ages 3 months (baby) to 63, fantastic. The development is outstanding yet the estate is still authentic. I recommend to all.
You were awesome guest. See you again soon.
The estate is located in the valley hidden between the mountains. Outside there is a completely different world than the rest of Jamaica (landscaped parking lots, mowed lawn, all nicely arranged). However, we arrived on Sunday and was unfortunately closed, so we could only admire the beautiful landscape . In Spot, there is a YS falls park, which is worth a visit (on Sundays open).
After an almost 4 hour drive to the Appleton Estate from Ocho Rios, we finally made it to the Appleton Estate near Cockpit Country. This was my first time in Jamaica so I didn't know what to expect but the drive was filled with great views and was an adventure. When you arrive at the Estate after getting your tickets, you receive a welcome drink or two if you are fast drinker like me :) The tour was absolutely amazing!! to learn about the rum process from Sugar - Cup. I would definitely recommend this tour to any rum lover. I can't remember by tour guide's name however she definitely knew her stuff and definitely made the tour enjoyable. At the end of the tour, there is also a rum tasting, and I was able to take home a bottle of 12 year rum for a very reasonable price. I would definitely say to make the haul and check out this tour because you won't regret it :)
Happy that you enjoyed your experience Lena. Thank you for the great review and looking forward to serving you again on your next visit.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios | 7–8 hours | 4.8 (5) | $232 | |
 Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings | 5–6 hours | 4.9 (307) | $39 | View |
 Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Runaway Bay | 8–9 hours | 5.0 (4) | $300 | View |
 Private Appleton Estate Rum Tour & Tasting from Montego Bay | 6 min–15 min | 5.0 (1) | $250 | View |
 Appleton Rum Estate- Black River From Ocho Rios | 8–12 hours | — | $345 | View |
 YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour | 8–10 hours | 4.9 (10) | $220 | View |
 Appleton Estate Rum and Floyd's Pelican Bar Tour | 8–10 hours | 5.0 (2) | $225 | View |