Appleton Rum, YS Falls and Pelican Bar private tour
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Appleton Rum, YS Falls and Pelican Bar private tour

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$243.00
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Language: German, English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
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Meal Included
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Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll follow your guide around the grounds of the oldest rum distillery on the island, Appleton Rum
  • During your visit to the YS Falls, you'll have plenty of time to go for a dip and cool off
  • This tour includes a boat trip to Pelican Bar, an above-water spot that's built on stilts
  • The experience is a private tour, meaning it has a much more laidback and bespoke feel
  • You'll have an expert local guide with you at all times who'll tell you all about the places you'll visit
What to expect

For an experience that's 100% Jamaica, look no further than this exclusive private excursion. A tour and tasting of the Appleton Estate rum factory gets the day off to a great start, followed by a refreshing dip in the famous YS Falls and a boat ride over to the one and only Pelican Bar. This is one of our private TUI Collection excursions, which give you a local flavour of the destination while offering you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy the day your way.

Kick off at the Appleton Estate and you'll tour the factory that produces what many consider the finest rums in Jamaica. Learn about the distillation process, juice your own cane and, of course, taste the honey-coloured rum. On to the cascading waters of the YS Falls, you'll cool off in the refreshing waterfall pools with a swim.

After lunch, we board a boat and glide out to the Pelican Bar. This ramshackle hut on stilts has to be seen to be believed. Standing on glittering waters, it's probably the coolest bar in the world. Don't forget to carve your name into the wood and if you have a flag handy, bring it out to barman Floyd. With luck, you might spot dolphins too.

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What's included
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Admission fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Local delicacy tasting
  • check Soft drinks
  • check Transport
  • check Driver/ guide
  • check Swim stops
What to remember
  • This is a private tour option. When selecting this tour there will be different options depending on your group size. Please select the corresponding option in the drop down menu with your group size. E.g 2 adults, Select 2 adults and then the "Tour for 2 persons with English guide (Please select 2 adults for this option)". Guide available in English, German, Dutch & French. Maximum 7 persons can go on this private tour. As this is a private tour, you are in control. We offer a full-day itinerary which can be enjoyed at your own pace.
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Not suitable for families with small children
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Provider
TUI JAMAICA LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.5 /5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers

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  • K

    Kaz

    Verified booking

    4.6
    May 25, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    We did the tour privately as the tui tour could not take my wheelchair. Appleton tour was fabulous, hot, but fabulous the tour guide was very knowledgeable and the rum tasting taught me alot. YS falls beautiful ?? and meal at the cafe was to die for. That lady does wonders in her hut. Didnt go to Pelican bar due to personal reasons so our driver took us for a drive through Black river to show us abit more of this side of the island. Talking about our drive excellent and knowledgeable very HAPPY

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    R&R

    Verified booking

    4.2
    May 15, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Appleton was excellent, YS falls were good but not enough time there, lunch was brilliant and so was the Pattie stop. Pelican Bar was an experience an hour is long enough on it, beware of the toilet and sellers! Driver the we had was incredible so much knowledge and pride in his country, 13 hour trip was incredible start to finish highly recommend

  • J

    Jill and Dave

    Verified booking

    4.6
    February 14, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    The paperwork said collection at 8am. We got a phone call at 6am while still in bed to say our driver was here. We left at 6.30am and thankfully we did. 6.30am really should be a standard or atleast 7am. We negotiated YS falls first and then the rum place. I wanted to enjoy the YS falls in peace - not at lunch time with hordes of people. We booked private so we could flip the itinary. Also drinking rum at 9.30am would have been too much and the. Walking on slippy rocks? YS falls should be 1st.

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    Anke und Micha

    Verified booking

    4.6
    March 31, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Kompetende Reiseleitung ist sehr zu empfehlen. Negativ ist das wir für den deutschsprachigen Ausflug deutlich mehr bezahlen mussten als für den englischen.

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    BECCA

    Verified booking

    5
    November 4, 2024

    Traveled with family

    It was an amazing day. Uton Cunningham our guide was excellent. We couldn't have asked for a better person to show us around.

  • J

    Jessica Head

    Verified booking

    5
    March 30, 2023

    Traveled with a group of friends

    Our driver was lovely made you feel very relaxed and told us what to expect and times etc. the Rum estate was definitely worth the trip, YS falls was beautiful and the food there was lovely. Driving through the mountains you got to see the real Jamaica which we loved. The pelican bar was great to go see but glad it wasn’t just that we visited as you only need a hour there to experience and the loo situation at the pelican bar is not something you want to try. Overall a fabulous day

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