Sightseeing Stops, Round-Trip Ride

Ocho Rios: Blue Hole and Sightseeing Tour

from $103.55 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: CoopaTours

Overview

This three-hour outing from CoopaTours pairs two very different sides of Ocho Rios: a drive through the town itself, from the busy tourist strip around Main Street up into the residential neighbourhoods where schools, churches and bars sit side by side, and then roughly an hour in and around the Blue Hole at Island Gully Falls.

Transport is handled for you. Pickup and drop-off are offered from a long list of Ocho Rios hotels, villas and the cruise terminal, in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and guide, and the Blue Hole entry ticket is already in the price. Once at the falls, certified local guides take over for the swimming, waterfall hiking, rope swings, caves and cliff jumps. Every one of those activities is optional, so the trip works for swimmers and spectators alike, and the listing notes that watching and photographing from the side is part of the fun for those who sit things out.

The tour suits families, cruise passengers on a short call and anyone who wants a taste of everyday Jamaican life alongside the adventure. Reviews from past guests describe friendly, patient drivers and an easy pace, with children in one party loving the whole thing. Lunch and shopping in Ocho Rios can be added at the end, though food is not included and costs extra.

What's Included

Included

Round-trip transportation
Air Conditioned Vehicle
Driver/ guide
Blue Hole entry ticket

Not Included

Lunch / dinner

Itinerary

Hotel or port pickupChoose from the listed pickup points across Ocho Rios, including the cruise terminal and many hotels, villas and resorts.
Scenic drive, 30 minutesTravel through Ocho Rios, passing Main Street, the tourist area and uptown neighbourhoods where local life carries on around you.
Island Gully Falls, 1 hourGuided tour and swimming at the Blue Hole, with optional waterfall hiking, a rope swing, caves and cliff jumping.
Return drive, 20 minutesRide back toward Ocho Rios in the tour vehicle.
Lunch and shopping, 1 hourOptional stop in Ocho Rios for food and shopping. This is at your own expense.
Final transfer, 10 minutesA short drive to your chosen drop-off point from the listed locations.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape how this tour goes, from footwear at the falls to how the optional lunch stop works.

Bring water shoes. The listing specifically lists water shoes, along with a towel, camera and cash. You will be walking on wet rock and through cascading waterfalls, so regular sandals are a poor choice.
Every activity is optional. Swimming, the rope swing, cave exploring and cliff jumping are all clearly marked optional on the listing. The listing also says there is plenty of fun to be had watching and photographing the others in your group.
Accommodating drivers. Several travellers praised the drivers for being accommodating and unhurried, with one reviewer describing their group feeling comfortable at all times. The listing also highlights certified guides at the falls.
Cash for extras. Lunch and dinner are not included, and the optional Ocho Rios lunch and shopping stop carries an extra fee. Cash is on the bring list, which is also handy for shopping.
Bring a camera. Photography is flagged in the listing as one of the real pleasures of the trip, from the falls themselves to the action on the rope swing. Watching others take the plunge is described as its own entertainment.
Fine for kids. One reviewer said the kids in their group loved it, and the fact that all activities are optional keeps it flexible for families. Certified guides lead the time at the falls.

Common issues. The main extra cost is food: lunch and dinner are excluded, and the Ocho Rios lunch and shopping stop is listed as optional with an extra fee. One reviewer found the guide at the Blue Hole itself a little unfriendly, though they still had an excellent time with the driver. All the adventure activities are optional, and the listing gives no accessibility details.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a driver and guide, and the Blue Hole entry ticket are all included. Lunch and dinner are not, so budget separately for food.

Is Pickup Offered, And From Where?

Yes, round-trip transportation is included, with many pickup locations to choose from. The list covers the Ocho Rios cruise terminal plus hotels, villas and resorts across the area, and drop-off uses the same network of points.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The tour runs for three hours. Within that, the listing gives a 30-minute drive out, about an hour at Island Gully Falls, further short transfers, and an optional one-hour lunch and shopping stop in Ocho Rios.

Is It Suitable For Children Or Non-Swimmers?

A reviewer reported that the kids in their group loved the tour. Every activity at the Blue Hole, including swimming and cliff jumping, is optional, and certified guides lead the time there, so people can stay on the rocks and simply watch or take photos.

What Should I Bring?

The listing recommends a towel, camera, water shoes and cash. Water shoes matter most, since the visit involves hiking through cascading waterfalls, and cash covers lunch and shopping.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes. The listing states you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, which is useful for cruise passengers whose port schedule shifts.