YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay, Jamaica

YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour

Outty Ranking 69 4.9 · 10 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $220
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Outty Ranking

69/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 10 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour worth booking?

YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour is a 8-hour experience in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from $220 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
69 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (10)
Duration
8 hours
From
$220 per person

You will be filled with enticement of sampling a variety of Jamaica rum blend. Appleton Estate is pact with the experience of knowing how Appleton rum is made molasses tasting, raw syrup obtained in the refining process. A rich vibe in a off the beaten path chill spot out in the blue Caribbean water. Soak up in the mineral water from the falls.

What you get

    About this experience

    You will be filled with enticement of sampling a variety of Jamaica rum blend. Appleton Estate is pact with the experience of knowing how Appleton rum is made molasses tasting, raw syrup obtained in the refining process. A rich vibe in a off the beaten path chill spot out in the blue Caribbean water. Soak up in the mineral water from the falls.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Other
    • In-vehicle air conditioning

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience

      Join us on a scenic journey highlighting the rustic side of the South Coast of Jamaica to visit the Appleton Estate, home of the world renowned Appleton Rum, visit this historical Appleton Rum distillery located on the picturesque South Coast of Jamaica, take a detailed tour while your guide outline the secret behind one of the world’s best tasting rum. Sample freshly pressed sugar cane juice and “wet sugar”. Immortalize your experience at our Appleton Rum large size VX sign, and then sample different types of Jamaica rum liquors. On a tour designed for you to cherish and repeat.

      90 minutes here · Admission included

    2. YS Falls

      Discover the South Coast of Jamaica on a scenic tour that stop at YS Falls. This is a Private Tour and you will only travel with your group. This day tour includes lunch (own expense) and round-trip transport from your hotel.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • From Negril

      Pickup included

    • From Montego Bay

      Pickup included

    • From Grand Palladium

      Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours Limited

    Know before you go

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Bring change of clothes, towels and sunblock(if needed).
    • Bring cash and camera
    • Must be 18 years or older to drink.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Value for money

    3 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    10 verified traveler reviews for YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Joshua_G · November 2023

    Windy Thrill ride to gorgeous part of Jamaica

    The travel from Montego Bay is not for faint of heart. It is a very windy and curvy road through lush jungle to get to Appleton Estate. The drive is well worth it. Appleton Estates tour starts off with a cold beverage and walks through the history of plantation. Peter was very attentive and kept the tour very interactive. Best distillery tour ever been on. YS Falls is a nice little chill spot. Our guide grabbed phone and took photos and videos of entire walk through falls. Let’s us swim as much as pleased. Was not rushed at all.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. We appreciate the time you took to write this review and that we met your expectations. At Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours Limited we take pride in the service that we provide to our guests so that they may have the best possible vacation and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay in Jamaica. Also remember once you come a guest you will leave as family. Look us up on Instagram at @jamaicamesmeriszingtours. See you soon!

    via Viator

    U6505VLkk · July 2022

    Fun times at Ys fall n appleton

    Loved this tour the YS falls is great for both the young and the seasoned folks! Appleton was also a delight from learning the history of the rum making, to seeing how they actually extract the juice from the cane and tasting the different aged rum! Our driver Howard and tour guide Sherida were beyond epic! We literally became like a family and forever friends. They made us feel at home with them!! Do request these lovely individuals from Chukka and Nexxus!!!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for writing us a review. It was a pleasure serving you.

    via Tripadvisor

    Travel_Gal_JA · April 2022

    Pristine YS Falls and Delightful Appleton Rum

    We booked this tour through Chukka and it was a wonderful fun filled adventure. Our tour guides, Sherida, Elliott, and driver, Oneil , were fantastic. They did everything to make the tour as enjoyable as possible. YS falls are absolutely beautiful and unspoiled with all the excessive crowds that are usually at the falls on the North Coast, at least on the day we were there. Appleton Estate part of the tour was also quite enjoyable and informative in the history of rum making in the Jamaica. The guides, bartender, and restaurant staff were friendly attentive. On our way back it was raining heavily and we were hungry, so Sherida made sure we were able to stop and pick up some delicious fish dishes from Sweet Spot in Negril, on our back to our hotel. I would say that was definitely the perfect ending to a great day excursion filled with fun and rum!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. We appreciate the time you took to write this review and that we met your expectations. At Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours we take pride in the service that we provide to our guests so that they may have the best possible vacation and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay in Jamaica. Also remember once you come a guests you will leave as family. Look us up on instagram at @jamaicamesmeriszingtours See you soon.

    via Tripadvisor

    Edmire_S · September 2021

    The ride from Montego Bay...

    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.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for writing us a review. It was a pleasure serving you. We are sorry if you feel a bit rushed because we never rush our guests. We just usually let you do your thing until your ready as long as their is enough time to go to the next activity. Reach out to us so I can get a full understanding of what happen.

    via Viator

    alextY334YW · June 2021

    This is a must!!!

    We booked the trip through viator and we got assigned Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours. The activity is totally worth it. We went to YS falls first, had lunch there and then visited the Appleton State. We were four of us (two couples) and we took a private tour. We had so much fun at the falls!! The visit at the Rum factory was also excellent!! they have it very well organized, and our guide for the tour was hilarious and made our experience memorable. The rum tasting session was enjoyable. My only (minor) criticism is that you only get to taste three rums, the 4,8,12 years, plus the welcome rum you get at the entrance. I would suggest that they include another ticket where you can get to taste the 21 year old also, and maybe another one. After so much anticipation, you would like to know how the 12 compares to the 21.. Our driver for the day, Renardo, was fantastic. He went out of his way to accommodate some minor requests we had along the way, and he told us a lot of things about the country that you can only learn from a real Jamaican. In fact we liked him so much, that we hired him the next day for a trip to Kingston, the following day for a visit to Dunn's river falls and the Blue hole and for our transfer to the airport. He is that good!!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. We appreciate the time you took to write this review and that we met your expectations. At Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours take pride in the service that we provide to our guests so that they may have the best possible vacation and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay in Jamaica. We appreciate your continued support and we once again thank you.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Price range
    $220 to $405
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours Limited, who run 51 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.5.

    See everything Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours Limited runs

    Why this scores 69

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)86
    Review evidence (18% weight)45
    Booking momentum (14% weight)38
    Value for money (12% weight)82
    Listing quality (10% weight)68
    Local standing (8% weight)56
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Montego Bay.

    How much does YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $220 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Montego Bay usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Montego Bay is not rushed.

    Is YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Montego Bay, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour?

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    Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Montego Bay can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Montego Bay and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Montego Bay within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Montego Bay?

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    On Outty we rank every Montego Bay experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings, Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls Private Tour from Montego Bay, Montego Bay Clear Kayak Drone Photoshoot & Video. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Montego Bay?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour?

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    Included: Private transportation; Other; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1 listed pickup location in and around Montego Bay. Be ready about 20 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour?

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    Across 10 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including From Negril, From Montego Bay, From Grand Palladium. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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