Private Falls And Shopping
Private Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios Sightseeing and shopping
4 to 5 hours, hotel pickup listed, free cancellation.
from $35
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- Duration
- 4 to 5 hours
- Meeting point
- Ocho Rios (hotel pickup area)
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
Overview
This is a private day out in and around Ocho Rios built around three things: the climb at Dunn's River Falls, sightseeing on the drive, and time for shopping. C.L.A Tours and Excursions runs it with a private, air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup arranged at booking, and the whole thing runs about 4 to 5 hours. Bottled water is provided; lunch and drinks are not, and the falls entrance fee is paid on site rather than through the tour price.
The private format is the main draw, and reviewers talk about it a lot. Because only your group is in the vehicle, the day bends around what you actually want. Cruise passengers have used it as a shore excursion with a private vehicle and guide for their family.
It is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing flags moderate fitness, so anyone with back problems, pregnancy or heart conditions should think carefully before booking the falls climb. Travellers who would rather skip the climb have used this same tour as a relaxed sightseeing and shopping loop instead.
What's Included
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Entrance fee for adults to the falls is 25 USD per person (US$25.00 per person)
- Entrance cost for the falls for kids 4-11 years is 17 USD (US$17.00 per person)
Itinerary
- Hotel pickupThe vehicle is private and air-conditioned, with bottled water on board.
- Drive to the fallsThe transfer doubles as sightseeing, with the route passing through the Ocho Rios area. One reviewer mentioned passing schools and Fern Gully on their drive, though the sightseeing itself is loose rather than a fixed commentary.
- Dunn's River FallsTime for the falls, with the entrance fee paid separately on site. Several reviewers chose to substitute the Blue Hole or another stop instead, which the operator accommodated.
- Sightseeing and shoppingFlexible stops around Ocho Rios for shopping and photos, with as much time as the group wants. Vendors at shopping stops can be persistent, as one reviewer noted.
- Optional lunch stopLunch is not included in the price, but reviewers mention drivers taking groups to local restaurants and recommending lunch spots on request.
- Return to pickup pointThe driver returns the group to the starting point, ending a tour that runs roughly 4 to 5 hours in total.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points shape how this day goes, from what you pay on site to how flexible the schedule really is.
- Bring cash. The falls entrance fee is paid on arrival: 25 USD per adult and 17 USD for children aged 4 to 11. That cost sits outside the tour price, so plan for it before you go.
- Fitness for the climb. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness and advises against the tour for travellers with back problems, heart conditions or pregnancy. Reviewers who skipped the falls were still able to enjoy the tour as sightseeing, since the format is private and adjustable.
- Your group only. This is a private activity, so no other travellers join your vehicle.
- Food and drink. Bottled water is included. Lunch and alcoholic drinks are not, though reviewers mention drivers happily detouring to local lunch spots. Budget extra if you want a meal on the road.
- Vendor pressure. One reviewer found sellers at the shopping stops excessive and pushy. Something to be aware of if you would rather browse without being approached.
- Weather matters. The listing states the experience requires good weather. If poor weather cancels the tour, a different date or a full refund is offered, so it is worth having a rough backup plan for your day.
Common issues. The main extra costs are the falls entrance fee, at 25 USD per adult and 17 USD for children aged 4 to 11, plus any lunch, drinks or shopping. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, infants must sit on laps, and the listing discourages participation for travellers with back problems, pregnancy or serious medical conditions. The operator can cancel if a minimum number of travellers is not met or the weather is poor, though both cases come with an alternative date or a full refund. One reviewer also found the vendors at shopping stops pushy, which is worth preparing for mentally. Refunds require cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time.
Common Questions
Is Pickup Included?
Yes, hotel pickup is included and the pickup details are arranged at booking. Cruise passengers have also reported being collected at the Ocho Rios cruise terminal, so it is worth confirming your exact point at the time of booking.
Is The Dunn's River Falls Entrance Fee Included?
No. The falls entrance costs 25 USD per adult and 17 USD for children aged 4 to 11, paid separately from the tour price. Factor that in when comparing this tour against others in Ocho Rios.
Is Lunch Included?
Lunch and alcoholic beverages are not included. Bottled water is provided. Reviewers say drivers will take the group to local restaurants or recommend lunch spots if asked, so plan a little extra budget for food.
Is This Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?
Children can join, with infants sitting on laps. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing advises against it for travellers with back problems, pregnancy or serious medical conditions, and asks for moderate physical fitness for the falls climb.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, no refund or changes are accepted, and cut-off times follow local time. If the operator cancels for weather or because a minimum traveller number is not met, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.
Can We Change The Itinerary Or Skip The Falls?
Yes, within reason. Because only your group participates, reviewers regularly describe swapping Dunn's River for the Blue Hole or a scenic drive, adjusting timing and adding stops.
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