Blue Hole Combo, Soda Included

Ocho Rios Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls Tour

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4 to 5 hours, hotel pickup listed, park admission included.

from $89.72 per person

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Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Meeting point: Ocho Rios (hotel pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This tour pairs Ocho Rios' two water spots in one outing: the Blue Hole, a swimming and cliff-jumping area, and Dunn's River Falls, a waterfall you climb up the limestone rocks while the water cascades down, with guides leading the way. Kool Jamaica Tours runs it as a 4 to 5 hour day trip with hotel pickup included and admission to both attractions covered in the price. Groups run up to 30 travellers, and you ride between stops in an air-conditioned vehicle with a complimentary water or soda on arrival.

The shape of the day is simple. A driver collects you at your hotel or an agreed pickup point, takes you first to one of the two sites, then the other, and returns you afterwards. Several reviews mention drivers getting people back to their ship with time to spare. At Dunn's River the guides lead the climb and help with footing; at the Blue Hole, jumps start small and build up to a larger one for anyone willing.

It does not suit wheelchair users, people with back problems or heart conditions, or anyone unwilling to get wet. Lunch is not included, and the driver can stop somewhere on the way back.

What's Included

Included

Soda/Pop (Complimentary water or soda upon arrival)
Air-conditioned vehicle
All admission fees to Dunns River Falls and Blue Hole

Not Included

Lunch (breakfast, lunch and dinner are not included)
Towels, Water Shoes and Swimwear not included
Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel pickupA driver collects you from your hotel or the pickup point detailed at booking, in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a complimentary water or soda on arrival.
Drive to the first siteThe transfer runs through the Ocho Rios area.
Blue HoleSwim, wade and cliff-jump in a series of natural pools with local guides. Jumps typically start small and progress to a bigger one at the end. Admission is included.
Dunn's River FallsClimb the waterfall itself, moving up the limestone rocks as the water comes down, with a guide leading the group. Admission is included.
Optional lunch stopFood is not included in the tour price. Drivers can stop for lunch on the way back; one option travellers mention is a local restaurant, at your own cost.
Return transferThe driver takes you back to your pickup point. Travellers have reported being returned to their ship in good time.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the listing, and they shape how the day goes.

Footwear and gear. Water shoes with good grip are strongly recommended and are not provided; several travellers single them out. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a waterproof cover for your phone if you want photos of your own.
Fitness and pace. Expect a genuinely physical day. Reviewers describe walking and climbing through water, stepping on rocks and hauling up the falls, and the listing asks for a moderate fitness level. Guides climb and jump alongside you and keep the group moving safely.
You will get wet. There is no dry version of this tour. As one reviewer put it, if you do not want to get wet this is not for you. Plan to wear swimwear under your clothes from the start.
Photos for sale. Decide in advance whether you want them.
Kids and families. Infant seats are available if you request them.
Vendors after the swim. Several reviews mention salesmen and shops around the exits, and one suggests being prepared for the pitch after the activities.

Common issues. The listing caps groups at 30 travellers. The tour needs decent weather and a minimum number of travellers; if either fails you are offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer was taken to a pricey tourist-facing restaurant for lunch, so it pays to ask questions or pick the stop yourself. Dunn's River can close after heavy rain, and one group had their two stops swapped on the fly to fit both in.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Hotel pickup as detailed at booking, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, all admission fees for Dunn's River Falls and the Blue Hole, and a complimentary water or soda on arrival. Gratuities are not included.

Is Lunch Included?

No. Meals, towels, water shoes and swimwear are all excluded, so bring your own gear and budget for food. Drivers can stop for lunch during the day and several travellers did this.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup from your hotel is included as detailed at booking. Check the pickup details on the booking page for your specific hotel.

Is This Tour Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

It is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are and infant seats are available. The listing advises against it for travellers with back problems or heart conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for bad weather or low numbers, you get a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Water shoes with grippy soles, swimwear, a towel and a waterproof phone cover are what reviewers recommend most. Something for lunch if you plan to stop, and money for the photographers' photos if you want them.