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Appleton Estate Tours: The 15 Best Ways to Visit

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Appleton sits in the Nassau Valley, two hours inland from Montego Bay, so the real decision is what else goes in the day. These 15 compare the estate-only runs against the ones that add YS Falls, the Black River or the Pelican Bar, with prices and pickup points.

YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Rum Tour OR Pelican Bar (Choose Up to 3) - Black River Safari and its crocodile country
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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

Choose up to three South Coast stops with a private driver-guide from Montego Bay, Negril, or Grand Palladium resorts. Swim at YS Falls, spot crocodiles on Black River, tour Appleton Estate, or boat to Pelican Bar. Expect a flexible day, long drives, and attraction fees paid separately.

“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 15-minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar
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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

You’ll travel privately from Montego Bay with a driver such as Nickoy or Georgia Spence, tour Appleton Estate, sample rum, then take a boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Expect about six hours, snacks, water, and plenty of time for a cold Red Stripe or fresh fish.

“We travel with ReddieTransferandToursja. The trip was wonderful. Ms. Georgia was very knowledgeable of the island’s history. From the moment we got in the vehicle she was telling us about the rich historical sites and history of the land anRead more”

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Appleton estate,YS Falls,Black River Safari,Pelican Bar(any 3of4) - YS Falls: cool water and a natural setting
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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

Travel from Negril into Jamaica’s interior with a private driver and guide, choosing any three of four stops: YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Estate, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Ask if Cedric is available, as his humor, care, and local knowledge made several outings especially memorable.

“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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Appleton Estate Rum and Ys Falls Tour - Seven Falls and Four Hours at YS Falls
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Appleton Estate Rum and Ys Falls Tour

4.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 local driver to Appleton Estate and YS Falls. You will see rum made from cane to glass, stop beneath Holland Bamboo, and have time for swimming or ziplining at seven waterfalls. Neil and Nigel are named in guest feedback, but guide assignment may vary.

“At first we had trouble contacting Nigel at Mighten's Tours to confirm our pick-up time two days before, and then again the day before. We wanted confirmation that the excursion was still happening, so finally the evening before we heard bRead more”

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Appleton Estate Rum Tour - Leaving Negril in a private vehicle
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Appleton Estate Rum Tour

5.Appleton Estate Rum Tour

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

Travel from Negril to Appleton Estate in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a start time of 8:00 am. At the estate, learn about sugarcane juice, 200-year-old pot stills, barrel aging, and rum tasting. Driver Damar has earned praise for punctual service and a pleasant trip through southern Jamaica.

“The driver was punctual and knowledgeable. The tour was informative and had great rum at the end. Excellent.”

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Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Pelican Bar Customize Tour - What you get in a private vehicle
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Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Pelican Bar Customize Tour

6.Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Pelican Bar Customize Tour

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

Ride from Montego Bay through three Jamaican parishes with guide Errol, stop beneath a 2.5-mile bamboo archway, tour Appleton Estate, then take a 10-minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar for Jamaican food by the sea. The private tour lasts about eight hours.

“We truly had a memorable experience. and got to our destinations safely! Erroll is a one of a kind guy, and went out of his way to provide a great time for our family. The only thing I wish we had realized was that for this price - the admission Read more”

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Appleton Rum Factory, Ys Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar - Floyd’s Pelican Bar, a drink offshore
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Appleton Rum Factory, Ys Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar

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

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

Ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Negril, West End, or Montego Bay to Appleton Estate, YS Falls, the Black River, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Your driver, including Liel on some departures, handles the long day while you sample Jamaica’s scenery, rum, wildlife, and coast.

“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 - Seeing how sugarcane becomes rum
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Appleton Estate Rum Tour: Full Day from Montego Bay

8.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. Tour the distillery, old pot stills, sugarcane process, and barrel house, then taste Appleton rums. Transport is included, but the estate entry fee, lunch, and refreshments are extra.

“The rum tour itself was really interesting and informative. Our Driver (Mr. Claude) however, was the main highlight. He was on time, very courteous, made sure we had everything we needed and even took time to tell us about some of the areas on the way to and from the Appleton Estate. Will definitely recommend.”

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YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour - What happens at Appleton Estate
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YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour

9.YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour

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

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay to the Appleton Estate for a rum-making tour, sugar cane samples, and tastings, then cool off at YS Falls. The day lasts about 8 to 10 hours. Your group has the vehicle and guide to itself, but the long, curvy drive is part of the deal.

“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 - Watching for crocodiles on the Black River
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Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate

10.Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate

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

From Negril, your private driver takes you to the Black River for wildlife spotting, YS Falls for swimming, ziplining and lunch, then Appleton Estate for a rum-making tour and tasting. Guides such as Demar, Andre and James have earned praise for being friendly, punctual and flexible.

“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.”

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Shared or Private FD Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar - Starting at Appleton Estate
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Shared or Private FD Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews

Spend about eight hours touring Appleton Estate, tasting Jamaican rum, swimming at YS Falls, and taking a boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Pickup, a Jamaican patty breakfast, and lunch are included. English, Dutch, French, and German guides are available, with shared, private, and small-group options.

“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 - YS Falls offers water, pools, and guided activity
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Appleton Estate, Ys Falls and Black River Safari Private Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $242

Travel privately from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate, YS Falls, and the Black River. Expect rum making and tastings, guided waterfall time, and a one-hour crocodile and bird safari. Driver Randy has earned praise for being punctual, friendly, and informative.

“Our driver Randy was very good and informative.Appleton was very nice . Unfortunately that was the only thing we could do due to the rain.The YS falls and Black river were closed.”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $220

Start with hotel pickup at 7 a.m. and follow a private driver through Jamaica’s mountains to Appleton Rum Factory, YS Falls, Black River, Whitehouse, and a reggae-themed horseback ride and swim. Paul is one named guide connected with this tour, and Joy Spence’s rum-making story adds a fine human touch.

“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 - Sugarcane juice and wet sugar before the rum
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Appleton Estate Rum Private Tour

14.Appleton Estate Rum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $185

Travel from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off. Explore rum production from sugarcane to finished spirit, taste fresh cane juice, wet sugar, and 10 rums, then take home a complimentary bottle. Peter guides the estate visit, while Randy may drive your scenic South Coast route.

“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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Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Negril - Inside the aging house with barrels up to 30 years old
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Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Negril

15.Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Negril

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $232

Travel from Negril to Appleton Estate in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Tour the distillery, aging house, and copper pot stills, then taste several rums with fresh sugar cane juice. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“We booked this tour last minute before leaving the U.S. to head to Negril, Jamaica. We are so glad we did! We were picked up at our hotel (unfortunately I can't remember our driver's name, but he was from Reggae Tours) and taken the tRead more”

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