The 15 Best Appleton Estate Rum Tours from Montego Bay

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

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

Choose up to three South Coast attractions on a private day trip from Montego Bay, Negril, or Grand Palladium resorts. Your driver handles the long, scenic route, while local guides lead activities at YS Falls, Black River, Appleton Estate, or Pelican Bar. Expect 6 to 8 hours, plus separate admission fees.

“We really enjoyed the Black River Safari, and spent about an hour at YS Falls and enjoyed jumping and swimming in the falls. The Appleton Rum Tour was okay, worth a visit if you're not well versed in distilleries - but for us we didn't learn anything new about their process compared to other rum or whiskey tours we've been on. Also we found $39 to be very overpriced when you're touring with 22 other people, should be capped at 10 persons IMO and the tastings could have been much more generous. We had 1 welcome mixed drink, and 3 TINY samplings of 3 of their rums. Most importantly, I…”

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2.Private Transportation from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate & Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $136

Spend about six hours with a private driver from Montego Bay, visiting the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Drivers such as Georgia, Nickoy, Negil, and Mama G are praised for local stories, while snacks, bottled water, hotel pickup, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“We travel with ReddieTransferandToursja. The trip was wonderful. Ms. Georgia was very knowledgeable of the island’s history. From the moment we got in the vehicle she was telling us about the rich historical sites and history of the land anRead more”

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

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

Travel from Negril with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle, choosing any three of four south coast highlights: YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Estate, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Guide Cedric is known for a funny, attentive style, but allow 4 to 5 hours for driving alone.

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

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

Start at 7 a.m. with private pickup from Montego Bay, then visit Appleton Estate for rum-making and tastings, climb and swim at YS Falls, and cruise the Black River for crocodile sightings. Your guide and driver handle the long south-coast route, with Patrick praised for calm driving and a clean, cool car.

“We enjoyed Appleton Estates and YS Falls. I would have liked if the itinerary was spelled out on where and when we were going to each location and how long it would take to drive to and from each location. We opted to not go on the saRead more”

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5.Appleton Estate Rum and Ys Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $130

Travel from Montego Bay in a private, air-conditioned car with a driver-guide such as Neil or Nigel. Visit Holland Bamboo, tour Appleton Estate, taste Jamaican rum, then swim at seven YS Falls cascades or try the zipline. Plan for a long, scenic day and confirm pickup details in advance.

“Wonderful experience, safe ride! A bit windy but you get to see the countryside , which is so green and beautiful. Book it, you won’t be disappointed.”

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6.Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Pelican Bar Customize Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $120

Spend about eight hours with guide Errol traveling from Montego Bay through Jamaica’s countryside to Appleton Estate and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Expect a scenic drive, bamboo-lined road, rum tasting, a boat ride, and Jamaican lunch, with estate admission and the $30 boat fee paid separately.

“Our driver Errol was an amazing driver, he was very informative with the history of jamaica as we proceeded unto our journey. We made a couple of pit stops along the way to take pictures of the natural beauty of the country. All in all we had an amazing time big up!! to Errol ✊”

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7.Jamaican Street Food and Rum Tasting Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $90Best value

Explore Montego Bay with private guide George as you sample jerk chicken, patties, fruit, and other Jamaican specialties. You may visit local food shops, fruit stalls, a rum-tasting stop, gift shops, and a bar. The tour lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes, includes pickup, and costs $90 per person.

“OMG! My host was George and he was amazing. We started at a restaurant to get patties they’re very tasty. The next stop was the green Apple Store for a rum tasting I bought a bottle of rum & souvenirs. After that George took us to The Read more”

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8.Appleton Estate Rum Tour: Full Day from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 1 day

Ride from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate with a private driver, then tour the distillery, old pot stills, sugarcane process, and barrel houses. Tastings and a bottle are part of the Appleton visit, but the $39 adult entry fee, lunch, and refreshments are extra. Ask if Claude or Junior is available.

“amazing experience. Just note that this is for transport only. a fee for the actual rum tasting experience will need to be paid on arrival. its around $38pp.”

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9.Private Hampden Estate Rum Tour from Montego Bay or Falmouth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $149

You’ll visit Hampden Estate in Jamaica’s Queen of Spain Valley with a private guide and transport from Montego Bay or Falmouth. See centuries-old rum-making methods, learn about fermentation and distillation, taste the estate’s aromatic style, and finish with seafood lunch at Outtaroad Crabby.

“Tour davvero perfetto. Sono stato guidato passo passo alla scoperta della tecnica di produzione di questi Rum ad alti esteri. Dalla fermentazione, alla distillazione e la storia di questa prestigiosa distilleria e della sua tenuta risalente al 1753. Davvero consigliata.”

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10.YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $220

Travel from Montego Bay in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to the Joy Spence Appleton Estate for a rum-making tour and tastings, then cool off at YS Falls. The day runs 8 to 10 hours, includes hotel or port pickup and entry fees, and leaves lunch to you.

“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 hiRead more”

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11.Appleton Estate, Ys Falls and Black River Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $242

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate, YS Falls, and the Black River. Expect rum-making stories and tastings, guided waterfall fun, and a one-hour crocodile and bird safari. Randy is one guide named in feedback for his friendly, helpful service.

“The driver was punctual and very informative. He went above and beyond to ensure our requests were met and that we got to each tour safely.”

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12.Appleton Estate Rum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $185

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate with a guide such as Peter and driver Randy. Tour the rum-making process, taste sugarcane juice, wet sugar, and 10 rums, then take home a bottle. The outing lasts about six hours and includes hotel pickup.

“The estate is gorgeous. Peter was the best tour guide! Our driver, Randy, was phenomenal and gave us a ride rich with culture and Jamaican scenery and lots of info/history!”

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13.Appleton Estate Rum Factory And YS Falls Inclusive Tours From Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $195

Travel from Montego Bay to YS Falls and Appleton Estate in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Swim in natural pools, see seven waterfalls, learn old cane-juice methods, and sample Appleton rum. Driver Shane has been praised for making the long day comfortable.

“Huge thank you to our driver Shane for such an amazing day at Ys falls and Appleton estates. We stayed in Montego Bay, so it was quite a long drive and he made sure we were comfortable. We stopped for drinks and he was kind enough Read more”

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14.Private Appleton Estate Rum & YS Falls Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $225

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate and YS Falls. Learn rum-making, sample three rums, then swim, swing, or relax beneath seven waterfall tiers. Guides such as Keyon and driver Omar add local insight and flexible pacing.

“The Appleton Rum Estate tour was great! Learned alot about the history of Appleton rum while getting to enjoy a tour of the factory and a complimentary tasting of the various rums made onsite. Our tour guide Keyon was fun and knowledgeRead more”

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15.Private Appleton Estate Rum and Pelican Bar Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $230

Spend about eight hours with a private guide visiting Appleton Estate and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Walk through rum-making stations, sample sugar cane products and rum, then take a 10-minute boat ride to swim, sunbathe, and buy drinks on a sandbar.

“Our driver from VIP Tours Jamaica was amazing. I have been to Jamaica several times, but Patrick was the best tour guide I have ever had! The tour of the estate is very thorough, they don’t miss a step. I would recommend this tour and this driver to anyone visiting the island.”

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