Black River Safari & Pelican Bar: The 8 Best Trips

1.YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Rum Tour OR Pelican Bar (Choose Up to 3)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $195Our pick

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Jamaica’s South Coast in a private vehicle with a local driver-guide. Choose three stops from YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Estate, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Guides such as Marc, Wayne, Adrian, Cedrick, and Dale are praised for local insight, food stops, and flexible service.

“We had a fantastic time with our excursion. This was very much in part to Cedrick our AWESOME guide. I do not know if you can request specific guides, but if you can, we cannot stress enough how Cedrick made this day wonderful. We wanted to try more food and experience more of the Jamaican foot and Cedrick made that happen. He helped us to try the non-resort side of Jamaica throughout the day. We tried great pattys, fruit, chicken, pork, and more! HIs outlook on life, great conversation, and general demeanor made everything top notch. We ended up doing the Appleton Rum Estate, Y.S. Falls, and the Pelican Bar…”

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2.Tour to Black River and YS Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $200

Travel from Negril in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with experienced guide Everald, then visit YS Falls, cruise Black River for crocodiles and mangroves, and take a 10-minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Admissions and pickup are included, with groups capped at 15.

“From start to finish the trip was fantastic. Everald our tour guide was amazing. Kept us entertained on jamaican history & facts throughout our whole tour when on the road. As a family of 3 it was a private trip on a fully air conditioned minibus, Read more”

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3.YS Falls & Pelican Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $120Best value

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Negril to YS Falls and Floyd’s Pelican Bar with a private driver-guide such as Marlon or Vincente. Expect a flexible day, hotel pickup, and local insight along the way. The $120 price covers transportation, but YS Falls entry and the boat to Pelican Bar cost extra.

“Everything was wonderful and not full of crowds. Very authentic Jamaican experience. We also stopped for an amazing lunch and met a very nice family.”

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4.Appleton estate,YS Falls,Black River Safari,Pelican Bar(any 3of4)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $180

Travel from Negril in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide, choosing any three of four southwest Jamaica stops: YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Estate, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Expect waterfalls, crocodiles, rum, a floating bar, and 4 to 5 hours of road time between the sites.

“My friends and I booked this package through Tripadvisor for our trip to Negril, and we were not disappointed. We were glad we chose a tour company because the roads are narrow and winding. The drive from Negril takes a couple of hoursRead more”

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5.Full-Day South Coast – YS Falls, Pelican Bar & Black River Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $250

Travel from Negril in an air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver such as Rayon or Gordon. Swim at seven-tiered YS Falls, cruise the Black River for crocodile and bird sightings, then ride out to Pelican Bar. Entry and transport are included, while meals, drinks, and an optional Appleton Estate rum tour cost extra.

“Our day was great and made more enjoyable with our guide/driver Rayon! Starting at YS Falls to relax and enjoy all its beauty. Rayon treated us to coconuts on our way to Black River Safari where we then took a scenic boat ride to view birRead more”

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6.Private Appleton YS Falls and Black River Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $270

Spend about eight hours exploring Jamaica’s south coast with a private guide and driver. Tour the Joy Spence Appleton Estate, swim and rope-swing at YS Falls, then cruise the Black River to spot crocodiles and birds. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and drinks at Appleton are included, but lunch and gratuity are not.

“Appleton estate was great and so was the safari, the falls was closed due to weather, but the pelican bay was ok.”

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7.Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate

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

Travel privately from Negril with a driver such as Demar, Andre, or James to spot crocodiles on the Black River, swim or zipline at YS Falls, and tour Appleton Estate. The day lasts about 5 to 8 hours. Transport is included, but admission fees and lunch are extra.

“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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