Private Tour Appleton Estate, YS Falls from Montego Bay

Overview

Leave the beach crowds behind for a full-day tour to the south coast of Jamaica, where you'll visit the Appleton Estate's rum distillery, and take a cool dip in the clear waters of YS Falls. YS Falls is one of the most natural and beautiful spots you will find in Jamaica. A spectacle, boasting a magnificent seven-tiered cascading waterfall and an expansive wading pool fed by underground springs. A recent addition to YS Falls is a canopy zipline tour which lets you "fly" up to 40 feet above the waterfalls. Our next stop is Appleton Estate, the oldest sugar estate and distillery in Jamaica. This tour provides you with an inside look at the process of making rum, one of Jamaica’s most famous export. At the end of the tour you are given the chance to sample the various liqueur that are produced at the distillery.

Itinerary

1. YS Falls

   Hop aboard a tractor-pulled jitney that takes you to YS Falls — a series of seven waterfalls that cascade into natural pools. You can cool off in the natural waterfall pools and a 4-foot (1.2-meter) deep wading pool that is surrounded by a patio and garden. Other activities include a canopy zipline tour and tubing rides on the river. Lifeguards are on duty. The Estate has a restaurant where you can purchase lunch, in addition to changing rooms, environmentally-friendly restrooms. Including Transportation time from Montego Bay.

   · 4 h· Admission included

2. The Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience

   Known as the oldest sugar estate and distillery in Jamaica, the Appleton Estate's first documented rum production dates back to 1749. Take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the property that explains the history of rum production in Jamaica, and details the sugarcane varieties, yeast used for fermentation, and distillation and blending methods. See copper stills in the distillery and oak barrels in the ageing room, and sample the full range of Jamaican rums to top off your tour. Including Transportation time to Montego Bay.

   · 4 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

Departure Point: Departs from your hotel. Return Point: Returns to the original departure location.

How to use your ticket

• Minimum age is 18 years • Not recommended for pregnant women • What to Bring: Swimsuit; Towel; water-shoes; cash for souvenirs • Please note that Appleton Estate Rum and YS Falls are a 2 hour drive from Montego Bay each direction Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• PLEASE NOTE: The Appleton Rum Estate is currently closed on Mondays and Public Holidays.
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Minimum age is 18 years for Appleton Rum Tour

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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