Tours/Negril/Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate
Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate
4.6(11)Negril5–8 hours
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.6(10)
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At a glance
Duration
5–8 hours
Price from
$138 / person
Location
Negril, Jamaica
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 11 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
DG TOURS
Description
Our tours are designed to Suite your need so you can do these tours in any order, spend as much time as needed stop anywhere for site seeing or have lunch.
NB: This is only for the transportation to and from the attraction, once you’re on site there will be a entrance fee of $20 per person for each tour.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Fri and Sat
Start times
8:00 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 13–65)
$138
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $277.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
From Montego Bay 8 hours
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
From Negril 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
Itinerary
Black River
Admission not included90 min
This is where you get to see various types of wild life such as our indigenous crocodiles, birds, plants and much more.
YS Falls
Admission not included120 min
This Where you get spent time on one of Jamaica most popular water falls, in the fresh water pools or go zipline over the breathtaking view of the water falls and have lunch.
The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience
Admission not included120 min
Here you will get to learn the process that take place to extra the juice from sugar cane and turn into rum. The methods use back then and methods use now. You will also learn how the rum is stored, aged and bottled. This tour concludes with tasting of the different aged rum.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Not included
Lunch
Entry Fees
YS Falls
Black River
Appleton Estate
Pickup Locations & Times
we pick up from hotels in Negril.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
11 reviews
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How it compares in Negril
Starting price $138 is 11% below the typical $155 for tours of similar length in Negril
Excurgo comparison of 366 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate take?
Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate lasts about 5–8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate cost?
Prices start at $138 per person for this Negril experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $277. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 8:00 AM.
Can I cancel Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. we pick up from hotels in Negril. Pickup points include Sandy's By The Sea, Mariners Negril Beach Club.
What languages is Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by DG TOURS.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Jay_M
April 11, 2026 · via Viator
YS falls and Black River
Great tour. Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. 5 stars. There is still quite a bit if hurricane damage and the tour areas down south have not quite fully recovered. The waterfalls were pretty rough and the water was brown due to recent heavy rain. Still, the Jamaican people are wonderful and we had a great time. We were able to stop for a local lunch which was a huge highlight, and seeing the really large crocodiles in the Black river was amazing. Great family trip.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing to tour with us! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We hope to welcome you and your family back again next time.
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mikeaO5943JF
April 25, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Negril Black River & YS Falls
Negril beaches were excellent and the water was very warm with temperatures between 28 and 31 centigrade. Black River boat trip very interesting with crocodiles and other wildlife. YS Falls enjoyable experience with guides being very helpful.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful Negril beaches and the warm Caribbean waters. It’s great to hear the Black River boat trip and the YS Falls adventure were highlights of your visit—especially with the amazing wildlife and helpful guides. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable memories!
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CGH83
September 30, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Stay was OK - not five stars
this tour was worth it, only saw 2 crocodiles, rum factory was interesting but long dragged out tour.
WARNING: Private tour there, however the roads are in such a bad state with hundreds of potholes and not a pleasant drive, even the driver was frustrated on the
2 hour journey there and two half hour back on very narrow roads with passing dangerous as all vehicles try to avoid pot holes. We got tossed around in vehicle, would never do this tour again. Jamaica should be ashamed to offer it when roads are in such a bad state.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you found parts of the tour, such as the rum factory, interesting, but we’re sorry to hear about your experience with the roads and overall journey.
Unfortunately, the state of the roads is something beyond our control, but we understand how it affected your experience, and we deeply regret the discomfort it caused.
We hope you’ll give Jamaica another chance in the future, and we are more than willing to assist you in finding tours that may better suit your preferences.
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Camper14030426445
September 2, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Black River Safar
Black River Safari was a disappointment due to the rain. We understand things can happen but they knew when we paid it was going to rain as our driver mentioned that as soon as we got on the boat. Within minutes it poured, thunderstorms and lightning . We all got soaked.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us regarding your visit to the Black River Safari. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment you faced due to the unexpected rain and adverse weather conditions.
We understand your frustration, and we truly sympathize with your situation. Weather can be unpredictable, and we regret that it affected your tour despite your driver’s prior mention of the possibility of rain. We take weather forecasts seriously and aim to prioritize the safety and comfort of our guests.
Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will review our communication and safety protocols to ensure a more seamless experience for our future visitors, especially during adverse weather conditions.
Please feel free to reach out if you decide to return, and we will do our best to make your next experience a pleasant one.
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your feedback.
R
Roxanna G
December 28, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
beautiful waterfall
Demar was very knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible. we really enjoyed all 3 experiences. Shaking hand with the crocodile in the black river was exciting.
Operator response
Thank you for choosing us and leave this review. We always aim to provide the best service at all time and we are happy that’s exactly what you received.
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921meghanap
November 29, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
South coast safari tripadvisor With Daemar
Amazing is not the word for south coast safari activity that I booked with Trip advisor back in my office all are excited to visit Jamaica soon and I am definitely going to recommend to book the activities and transportation Witt trip advisor
Specially. Please do the day trips/ activities with guide/ transporter Daemar.
He is amazing guide and transporter very friendly informative and definitely the one to do the Jamaica activities
The vehicle used for my transportation for south coast safari which includes YS falls and black river and Appleton estate by tripadvisor was very conditioned good AC and good internet condition in the vehicle
Thanks to Daemar
Operator response
We are grateful for your kind word. Thank you for sharing your review with us and it was my pleasure working with you.
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Travel66505272302
November 27, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect three-way combination in the south of Jamaica
By minibus first along the coast and then into the hinterland . Wonderful nature around the black river and the boat trip was relaxing yet interesting. Our guide had some chicken meat with him and so attracted one or two crocodiles to the boat . Continue to the YS Falls with magnificent park. Be sure to take bathing suits and the tour to the if wagon . It is relatively easy and unlike the Dunn’s river if almost relaxed to climb. And finally, the tour of the largest rum factory in Jamaica , with excellent guidance and, to top it off, tasting of three rum varieties .
Highly recommended. It is all not very far , but because of the road conditions it still takes the whole day .
Operator response
It was our pleasure working with you and we are happy you had a great time all the locations. We look forward to working with you again in the near future. Thank you for your review.
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Wendy D
November 20, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour
This was an awesome tour, loved every minute of it.
James our driver was amazing, Andrae our guide was excellent very knowledgeable.
They arrived early and were very helpful the entire day.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased that you had an exceptional time with our driver and a great tour over all. We look forward to working with you in the future.
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samanthabalback
September 28, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Best excursion we did all week!
We were in Jamaica for 5 days, and this tour was by far the best one we did on our trip. The car was very clean and air conditioned. Demar was a very attentive driver. He was very friendly and courteous. We learned more about Jamaica and the culture in our car ride than we did on any other excursion. We had run out of cash, and there was no ATM at our resort to grab cash before we left. We were able to pay for the first two tours by card. When we got to the Back River Safari, we were nearing the end of business hours, but he called them and asked them to save one more spot for us. However, they only accepted cash. We didn’t have time to find an ATM before they closed, and Demar was kind enough to lend us the cash and took us to an ATM when we were finished. This is a must do!!
Operator response
Thank you for your kind words and it was my pleasure sharing our culture with you. your happiness is my happiness. Visit again soon.
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amyhR585RM
January 20, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
YS Falls, Appleton Estate, Black River tour
Andre was a great tour guide! He was super accommodating and nice and did a great job escorting is to the various locations. He was also early when he came to pick us up, which was great because the other tours we booked all showed up more than 20 min late. Highly recommend Andre and his company, he offered great value!!!
Operator response
we are glad Andre was able to put a smile on your face and that he was early we are always happy to get your feedback it means a lot,
Thank you for choosing DG TOURS AND TRANSPORTATION.
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