Blue Hole Ocho Rios (Island Gully Falls)

Blue hole a must go ask for terrance

Blue Hole is, without question, my favorite place on the island—and in my opinion, the best excursion you can do. The water is absolutely stunning—clear, deep, and perfect for swimming and jumping. It’s a fun, active experience with opportunities to dive in, do backflips, and explore the area on foot. The setting also makes for some incredible photos. The people there are just as impressive—friendly, professional, and they make the experience what it is. If you go, make sure you ask for Terrence. He’ll take care of you from start to finish and make sure you get the most out of it. Terrence is the best in the business. If you leave the resort for anything—this is the one.

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SCAMMED

Do not buy the photo package as it does not get emailed out to you tried contacting the company phoned them on several occasions only to get you have dialled the wrong number emailed them no response from them in total it’s just a SCAM ISLAND GULLY FALLS SCAMMERS !!!!

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That's a NO from us

This place is very crowded and guides are rushing you into the loud and fast moving waters with slippery rocks. Our teen daughter had a panic attack at the falls and was very scared, she didn't want to let go of my hand, the guide was upset with me for holding her hand and angrily yelled at me for not trusting him. Sir, I met you 5 seconds ago, you didn't explain anything to us and you want me to trust you with my kid? the whole experience was rushed and forced. I've seed guides forcing people to jump from a waterfall and even pushing them with their hands as people jumped. There is NO time for you to think, no way to come back by yourself if you changed your mind - you have to move quickly, no time to enjoy as there's line up of people behind and in front of you. The whole thing is very hectic. Yes, lovely for professional adventure seekers, but very unsafe and not enjoyable for those who want to try it out for the first time.

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Exhilarating!

I truly did not know what to expect, so maybe this will help you. Richard and Carrington whisked us from our hotel and regaled us with stories and tidbits of Jamaican history while we drove into the hills to the water fall. Once there, we got off the mini bus and right away were on our hike across and up the falls, ked by the attentive, helpful, encouraging, life -saving., entertaining Bobby and Captain. Hike was not long and on a variety of surfaces: steps, dirt, rocks, river, waterfall. To get down, we jumped into a series of pools (a few steps in between each). Bobby made sure we were safe and knew where to go and step. He graciously guided us and prodded us to jump as needed (some big jumps). He took photos along the way and was very alert and engaged with our needs, spoken or not. Wonderful trip. Not for the faint of heart. Must have physical mobility and balance and be comfortable jumping into and swimming in unfamiliar deep water (life jackets available). This is the best Blue Hole excursion as it goes above the hydroelectric power plant - it is the original and most authentic Blue Hole.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re really glad you enjoyed the adventure at the Blue Hole. It’s great to hear the guides, jumps and pools made the trip memorable. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again on your next visit to Jamaica!

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Wet and wild and fun

We had a great time at the falls. We had a group of 10 with a range of adventure seekers to watchers. Everyone had a good time. Sam and Wellington were great guides for us the whole time we were there.

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