Appleton Rum, YS Falls and Pelican Bar private tour
Excursions & day trips

Appleton Rum, YS Falls and Pelican Bar private tour

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 13 reviews
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£181.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll follow your guide around the grounds of the oldest rum distillery on the island, Appleton Rum
  • During your visit to the YS Falls, you'll have plenty of time to go for a dip and cool off
  • This tour includes a boat trip to Pelican Bar, an above-water spot that's built on stilts
  • The experience is a private tour, meaning it has a much more laidback and bespoke feel
  • You'll have an expert local guide with you at all times who'll tell you all about the places you'll visit
What to expect

For an experience that's 100% Jamaica, look no further than this exclusive private excursion. A tour and tasting of the Appleton Estate rum factory gets the day off to a great start, followed by a refreshing dip in the famous YS Falls and a boat ride over to the one and only Pelican Bar. This is one of our private TUI Collection excursions, which give you a local flavour of the destination while offering you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy the day your way.

Kick off at the Appleton Estate and you'll tour the factory that produces what many consider the finest rums in Jamaica. Learn about the distillation process, juice your own cane and, of course, taste the honey-coloured rum. On to the cascading waters of the YS Falls, you'll cool off in the refreshing waterfall pools with a swim.

After lunch, we board a boat and glide out to the Pelican Bar. This ramshackle hut on stilts has to be seen to be believed. Standing on glittering waters, it's probably the coolest bar in the world. Don't forget to carve your name into the wood and if you have a flag handy, bring it out to barman Floyd. With luck, you might spot dolphins too.

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What's included
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Admission fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Local delicacy tasting
  • check Soft drinks
  • check Transport
  • check Driver/ guide
  • check Swim stops
What to remember
  • This is a private tour option. When selecting this tour there will be different options depending on your group size. Please select the corresponding option in the drop down menu with your group size. E.g 2 adults, Select 2 adults and then the "Tour for 2 persons with English guide (Please select 2 adults for this option)". Guide available in English, German, Dutch & French. Maximum 7 persons can go on this private tour. As this is a private tour, you are in control. We offer a full-day itinerary which can be enjoyed at your own pace.
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Not suitable for families with small children
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Provider
TUI JAMAICA LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 13 reviews from verified customers

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  • Kaz

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We did the tour privately as the tui tour could not take my wheelchair. Appleton tour was fabulous, hot, but fabulous the tour guide was very knowledg ...

  • R&R

    From United Kingdom - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Appleton was excellent, YS falls were good but not enough time there, lunch was brilliant and so was the Pattie stop. Pelican Bar was an experience an ...

  • Anke und Micha

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Kompetende Reiseleitung ist sehr zu empfehlen. Negativ ist das wir für den deutschsprachigen Ausflug deutlich mehr bezahlen mussten als für den englis ...

  • Jill and Dave

    From United States of America - February 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The paperwork said collection at 8am. We got a phone call at 6am while still in bed to say our driver was here. We left at 6.30am and thankfully we di ...

  • BECCA

    From United States of America - November 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    It was an amazing day. Uton Cunningham our guide was excellent. We couldn't have asked for a better person to show us around.

  • Jessica Head

    From United Kingdom - March 2023

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our driver was lovely made you feel very relaxed and told us what to expect and times etc. the Rum estate was definitely worth the trip, YS falls was ...

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