Bamboo Beach Club From Montego Bay

Montego Bay: Dunn's River Falls & Lunch at Bamboo Beach Club

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8 hours, hotel pickup listed, 4-course tapas lunch included.

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Duration: 8 hours
Meeting point: Montego Bay (hotel pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Bamboo Beach Club

Overview

This Montego Bay tour pairs a guided climb up the stone staircase of Dunn's River Falls with a stop at Bamboo Beach Club, where lunch and drinks are served to your chair. The whole day runs about 8 hours, with hotel pickup included, and the drive to Ocho Rios takes roughly 90 minutes.

The falls portion is a group effort. Climbers join hands and follow a certified guide up the natural limestone steps, pausing at plunge pools along the way. Water shoes are mandatory, and you will get soaked. The guides, rather than the rocks, get most of the praise in traveller reviews: people describe them as motivating, safety-conscious, and good at pointing out the easiest route.

Afterwards the bus heads back toward Montego Bay and stops at Bamboo Beach Club. There you get a beach chair, swimming in the warm blue water, reggae music, line dancing, cocktail demonstrations, and a 4-course tapas spread of jerk chicken, jerk sausage, festivals and plantains, plus three alcoholic and three non-alcoholic house drinks.

What's Included

Included

Round-trip transportation
Certified tour guide
Entry ticket to Dunn's River Falls
Climbing guide
Entry ticket to Bamboo Beach Club
Beach chair
4-course tapas lunch
3 alcoholic and 3 non-alcoholic house drinks
Light entertainment
Certified lifeguard for your safety

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel pickupRound-trip transportation is included, with pickup confirmed on the listing for this tour.
Drive to Ocho RiosBoard the bus for the approximate 90-minute ride to Ocho Rios, where Dunn's River Falls meets the sea.
Climb Dunn's River FallsMeet your climbing guide, join hands with the group, and follow the best route up the natural limestone staircase, with plunge pools to slide into along the way.
Transfer to Bamboo Beach ClubHead back toward Montego Bay with a stop on the way at Bamboo Beach Club.
Beach club afternoonSwim, sunbathe on your included beach chair, and enjoy light entertainment with reggae music, line dancing and cocktail demonstrations.
Lunch and drinksA 4-course tapas lunch and three alcoholic plus three non-alcoholic house drinks are served right to your chair.
Return transferBoard the bus for the ride back to your pickup point in Montego Bay.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, from footwear rules to how the two halves of the tour differ in pace.

Water shoes required. Water shoes are mandatory for the falls climb, and they are on the bring list rather than the included list. The listing also warns that water-covered rocks are slippery and asks climbers to support companions.
You will get wet. Wear your bathing suit for the climb, not just for the beach. Bring a towel, sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, since the afternoon at the club is spent outdoors in a chair or in the sea.
Pace and fitness. The climb is a physical activity done as a human chain, with a certified guide choosing the route. Several reviewers said the guide kept the group safe and pointed out where it was easiest, and one described the whole trip as the best of their holiday.
Long transfers. The outbound drive to the falls is about 90 minutes, so a good chunk of the 8 hours is on the bus. Multiple reviewers made a point of praising their drivers for the commentary and safe driving, which suggests the ride is treated as part of the tour.
Food and drink. The tapas lunch includes jerk chicken, jerk sausage, festivals and plantains, and one reviewer called the food a huge portion per person. Three alcoholic and three non-alcoholic house drinks are included, and service comes to your beach chair.
Bring cash and a card. Both cash and a credit card appear on the what-to-bring list. Gratuities are the one item the listing names as not included, so budget for those separately.

Common issues. Gratuities are not included, so budget cash for the guide and driver. The listing itself flags two limits: the rocks are slippery and children under 5 will find the climb difficult. One reviewer reported a delay of about 30 minutes at the falls entrance because of a ticket voucher problem, which the driver helped sort out. The long bus transfers are simply part of the deal on a Montego Bay departure.

Common Questions

Is Pickup From My Hotel Included?

Several reviewers mentioned being picked up at their hotel.

Are Food And Drinks Included?

Yes. A 4-course tapas lunch is included, along with three alcoholic and three non-alcoholic house drinks. The listing names jerk chicken, jerk sausage, festivals and plantains among the dishes, and one reviewer called the portion per person huge.

Do I Need To Buy A Ticket For Dunn's River Falls?

No, the entry ticket to Dunn's River Falls is included, as is the entry to Bamboo Beach Club and a beach chair. Climbing guides and a certified lifeguard are also part of the package.

What Should I Bring?

Swimwear, a towel, water shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a sun hat, and both cash and a credit card. Water shoes are mandatory for the climb.

Is This Tour Suitable For Young Children?

Children under 5 years old will find the climb difficult, according to the listing. One reviewer did recommend the tour to families and friends.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The listing does not state the terms for cancellations inside that window.