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Appleton Estate Tours: The 15 Best Rum Trips

26 tours  ·  from $113

The distillery sits in the Nassau Valley, two hours inland from either coast, and the tour ends where you would expect. These 15 are compared on what the tasting actually covers, whether transport and lunch are in, and how long the drive back really is.

YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Rum Tour OR Pelican Bar (Choose Up to 3) - Black River Safari: a quiet boat ride with crocodiles
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YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Rum Tour OR Pelican Bar (Choose Up to 3)

1.YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Rum Tour OR Pelican Bar (Choose Up to 3)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $195Our pick

Build a private South Coast day from up to three stops: swim at YS Falls, watch crocodiles on the Black River, sample Appleton rum, or boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Hotel pickup from Montego Bay, Negril, and Grand Palladium resorts is included, with guides such as Marc, Wayne, Adrian, and Cedrick often praised for local insight.

“Romaine was a great tour guide. Would most definitely recommend! We had a blast. Waterfalls were gorgeous.”

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Private Transportation from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate & Pelican Bar - The drive from Montego Bay sets the tone
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Private Transportation from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate & Pelican Bar

2.Private Transportation from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate & Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $136

Travel privately from Montego Bay to the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience, then take a 15-minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Drivers such as Georgia, Nickoy, Negil, and Mama G are praised for local stories, friendly service, and flexible help along the way.

“Amazing tour and experience! Our driver Nickoy was helpful and accommodating even after our son become sick during the drive. He explained the history and background of the area which was also very interesting. The appleton estate was beautiful and the drinks and tasting were top notch! So happy we booked this tour.”

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Appleton estate,YS Falls,Black River Safari,Pelican Bar(any 3of4) - Black River Safari and Jamaica’s longest river
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Appleton estate,YS Falls,Black River Safari,Pelican Bar(any 3of4)

3.Appleton estate,YS Falls,Black River Safari,Pelican Bar(any 3of4)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $180

Start from Negril with a private driver and guide, then choose any three of four southern Jamaica highlights: YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Estate, or Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Expect long road time, separate admission fees, and personal service from guides such as Cedric.

“We had a fantastic day with Cedric. He is a very knowledgeable and funny guide who knows a lot about the island and the spots we visited. Cedric is simply outstanding and put our needs and asks before everything else. We first went to YRead more”

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Private Appleton YS Falls and Black River Tour from Montego Bay - Starting at 7:00 am from Montego Bay
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Private Appleton YS Falls and Black River Tour from Montego Bay

4.Private Appleton YS Falls and Black River Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $270

Leave Montego Bay at 7:00 am for a private south-coast day. Tour the Joy Spence Appleton Estate, taste Jamaican rum and sugarcane products, swim at YS Falls, then cruise the Black River for crocodiles and birds. Guide Patrick has earned special praise for his driving and cool, clean vehicle.

“We enjoyed Appleton Estates and YS Falls. I would have liked if the itinerary was spelled out on where and when we were going to each location and how long it would take to drive to and from each location. We opted to not go on the saRead more”

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Appleton Estate Rum and Ys Falls Tour - Holland Bamboo, a ten-minute photo stop
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Appleton Estate Rum and Ys Falls Tour

5.Appleton Estate Rum and Ys Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $130

Travel from Montego Bay in a private, air-conditioned car with a guide and driver. Visit Appleton Estate to learn about Jamaican rum, stop at Holland Bamboo, then spend about four hours at YS Falls, with swimming, a tractor ride, and optional ziplining.

“This was a very enjoyable day out. The journey through the mountains to get to both attractions is long and scenic but worth it for the experience. The YS falls are naturally stunning with the option of swimming pools and zip line and the rum estate tour was interesting and fun.”

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Appleton Estate Rum Tour - The 8:00 a.m. departure from Negril
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Appleton Estate Rum Tour

6.Appleton Estate Rum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $112Best value

Leave Negril at 8:00 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth Parish. You’ll see old sugarcane methods, 200-year-old pot stills, aging barrels, molasses, and fresh cane juice. Driver Damar has earned praise for punctual, friendly service. Admission costs extra.

“Had an excellent time, and out driver , Damar was great. The estate is a bit of the drive from the hotel, but it's enjoyable as you get too see a good amount of southern Jamaica.”

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Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Pelican Bar Customize Tour - The bamboo archway and the south-coast drive
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Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Pelican Bar Customize Tour

7.Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Pelican Bar Customize Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $120

Travel south from Montego Bay with guide Errol through three parishes, stop at Jamaica’s bamboo-lined road, tour Appleton Estate, then take a 10-minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar for Jamaican food by the sea. The private, air-conditioned tour lasts about eight hours.

“Errol is one of the best tour guides I've ever had. He gave the best tour of Jamaica that I could have asked for. I would recommend him to anymore. The tour of Appleton Estate was wonderful.”

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Appleton Rum Factory, Ys Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar - YS Falls and seven tiers of water
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Appleton Rum Factory, Ys Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar

8.Appleton Rum Factory, Ys Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $169

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Jamaica’s South Coast, from Appleton Estate’s rum-making process to YS Falls, a Black River cruise, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Private air-conditioned transport, lunch, admission fees, and pickup from Negril, West End, or Montego Bay are included.

“The best part of our experience was Liel, our driver. He was knowledgeable and made sure we had a great experience. The only thing to keep in mind is that this is an all day excursion and there is a lot of in the car driving but it is well worth the experience.”

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Appleton Estate Rum Tour: Full Day from Montego Bay - From sugar cane to fresh juice
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Appleton Estate Rum Tour: Full Day from Montego Bay

9.Appleton Estate Rum Tour: Full Day from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 1 day

Travel privately from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate with a driver such as Claude or Junior, then tour Jamaica’s 1749 rum estate, old pot stills, aging barrels, and tasting rooms. The advertised price covers transport only, so budget separately for the $39 adult admission, lunch, and refreshments.

“We had quite the adventure with Claude! He was so helpful, kind and taught us about each area we drove through. The tour itself was FANTASTIC!”

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YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour - Why the rum stop is worth the long drive
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YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour

10.YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $220

Travel from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate for a rum-making tour, sugar cane juice, and tastings, then cool off at YS Falls. Your private, air-conditioned ride includes hotel or port pickup, admission fees, and round-trip transport. Plan for a long day on winding South Coast roads.

“The ride from Montego Bay was longer than I expected, almost 3 hours but the ride was comfortable. I felt a little rushed at YS falls but it was still great being in the waterfall and jumping off the rope swing.”

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Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate - Black River: crocodiles, wetlands, and a quiet boat ride
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Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate

11.Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $138

Travel by private vehicle from Negril to the Black River, YS Falls, and the Joy Spence Appleton Estate. Expect crocodile spotting, swimming or ziplining, a relaxed lunch stop, and a rum-making tour. Drivers such as Demar, Andre, James, and Andrae have been praised for punctual, friendly service.

“this tour was worth it, only saw 2 crocodiles, rum factory was interesting but long dragged out tour.”

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Shared or Private FD Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar - Appleton Estate begins the day with rum and sugar cane
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Shared or Private FD Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

12.Shared or Private FD Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews

Spend about eight hours in southern Jamaica touring Appleton Estate, tasting rum, swimming at YS Falls, and boating to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Your day includes a Jamaican patty breakfast and lunch, hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, and time for swimming around the offshore bar.

“Der Ausflug hat für uns leider nicht stattgefunden denn wir wurden nicht abgeholt. Enttäuschend wenn einem im Traumziel Jamaika dann keine Alternative angeboten wird. Kostenerstattung problemlos. Wer auf der sicheren Seite sein will bucht besser über seinen Reiseanbieter!!”

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Appleton Estate, Ys Falls and Black River Safari Private Tour - Appleton Estate: rum, sugar cane, and the making of a Jamaican staple
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Appleton Estate, Ys Falls and Black River Safari Private Tour

13.Appleton Estate, Ys Falls and Black River Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $242

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring southern Jamaica by private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Appleton Estate for rum-making exhibits and tastings, climb YS Falls, then cruise the Black River with a guide. Drivers such as Randy add local insight, and admission fees are included.

“The driver was punctual and very informative. He went above and beyond to ensure our requests were met and that we got to each tour safely.”

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Appleton Rum Factory, YS Falls, and Reggae Horseback Ride & Swim Combo Tour - Appleton Rum Factory and the story behind Jamaican rum
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Appleton Rum Factory, YS Falls, and Reggae Horseback Ride & Swim Combo Tour

14.Appleton Rum Factory, YS Falls, and Reggae Horseback Ride & Swim Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $220

Start early from Negril or Montego Bay for a private day with a driver-guide, Appleton Rum Factory, YS Falls, Black River safari, reggae horseback riding and swimming, Whitehouse fishing village, snacks, and Jamaican lunch. Admission fees are extra, and the day can last 8 to 10 hours.

“I took my mother to Negril, Jamaica in February, and thanks to Paul, it was one of the best trips we have ever been on. It was a short trip, so I selected the Viator Tour that allowed us to get the most out of Negril in little time. Paul’s knowledge, Read more”

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Appleton Estate Rum Private Tour - Tasting sugarcane juice and wet sugar
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Appleton Estate Rum Private Tour

15.Appleton Estate Rum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $185

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay to the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience. With hotel transfers, sugarcane juice, wet sugar, 10 rum samples, and a bottle to take home, this six-hour outing offers a personal look at Jamaican rum making. Peter and Randy are named local team members.

“The estate is gorgeous. Peter was the best tour guide! Our driver, Randy, was phenomenal and gave us a ride rich with culture and Jamaican scenery and lots of info/history!”

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