Irie Tubing Combo, 5 Hours

Ocho Rios: Irie Blue Hole and River Tubing Tour

from $150 per person

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Duration: 5 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: El Sol Vida Inc.

Overview

This five-hour outing from El Sol Vida Inc. combines two water activities around Ocho Rios: swimming and jumping at the Irie Blue Hole and Island Gully Falls, followed by a lazy-to-lively float down a jungle river on an inner tube. Pickup happens at your hotel lobby or the cruise terminal, and all admission fees are covered in the price you pay for the tour.

The first stop is the Cascade Rainforest just outside Ocho Rios. Guides lead you along the stream to a series of pools and waterfalls, where you can jump or dive into the watering hole, swing from ropes, swim beneath the falls, or explore the hidden caves nearby. There is no obligation to leap from anything; sitting on a rock under the falling water is an equally acceptable way to spend the stop.

A short drive later, you board a tube with a trained guide and drift downstream through rapids and calm stretches, passing limestone riverbeds and overhanging bamboo. The tour ends with a lunch stop at a jerk centre, where meals, drinks and Red Stripe are bought separately, before the drive back. It suits cruise passengers and hotel guests alike, and travellers comfortable in water and on uneven ground will get the most from it.

What's Included

Included

Hotel/Port pick up and drop off
All Admission Fees
Well-appointed private air-conditioned vehicles
Complimentary Bottle of water

Not Included

Meals and drinks
Gratuity

Itinerary

Hotel or port pickupA private air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your hotel lobby or the cruise terminal, and a bottle of water is provided.
Scenic drive to Cascade RainforestThe drive leaves Ocho Rios for the hills and countryside around the Island Gully Falls and Blue Hole.
Blue Hole and Island Gully FallsJump, dive or rope-swing into the watering hole, swim under the waterfall, hike along the stream to further pools, and visit the caves. Expert guides accompany the group throughout.
Short transfer to the riverA brief drive takes you to the tubing launch point on the river.
Jungle river tubingA trained guide leads the float through twists, turns and rapids, over limestone riverbeds and beneath arching bamboo.
Lunch stop, at own costStop at a jerk centre. Meals, drinks, beer and gratuity are not included in the tour price.
Return transferThe vehicle drops you back at your hotel or the cruise port.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the day easier, from what to pack to how the weather can change the water itself.

What to pack. The listing asks for swimwear, beachwear, a towel and a change of clothes. You will get wet twice, at the falls and again on the river, so dry clothes for the ride home matter. One complimentary bottle of water per person comes with the tour.
Fitness and pace. Expect a hike along the stream between pools, plus climbing in and out of a river while tubing. The guides set the pace and reviewers describe them as attentive, waiting during activities and watching belongings left in the vehicle.
Group feel. The vehicle is private and air-conditioned. One reviewer said that with only two people booked, their day felt like a private tour, and the guide stayed close throughout.
Food and drink. The jerk centre stop is complimentary in the sense that the stop itself is included; the food is not. Budget for your own lunch, drinks and tip, since meals and gratuity sit on the not-included list.
Weather matters. Heavy rain can turn the water dark and reduce the famous blue colour, as one reviewer experienced after a storm. The jumps and tubing still ran that day, but set expectations accordingly if rain has passed through.
Guides and commentary. The drive is treated as part of the experience. One reviewer described stops along the road and even smelling herbs picked from trees, so the guides add context between activities rather than simply transporting you.

Common issues. Meals, drinks and gratuity are extra, so the lunch stop adds cost beyond the booking. The itinerary depends on weather: one reviewer reported that heavy rain left the water dark and drained much of the blue from the Blue Hole, though the tour itself still ran. The tour involves jumps, a stream hike and river tubing, which may not suit anyone uncomfortable in water. No accessibility information appears in the listing, so travellers with mobility concerns should ask the operator before booking.

Common Questions

Is Pickup Included?

Yes. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included, covering both hotel guests and cruise passengers arriving at the Ocho Rios terminal. Transport is in private, air-conditioned vehicles.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full experience runs about five hours from pickup to drop-off. That includes the drive, time at the Blue Hole and Island Gully Falls, the river tubing stretch and the lunch stop.

Are Admission Fees Included?

Yes, all admission fees are covered by the tour price. You will not pay separately to enter the Blue Hole or the tubing site.

Is Lunch Included?

No. The tour stops at a jerk centre, but meals and drinks are not included and are paid for on the spot. Gratuities are also not included.

What Should I Bring?

Swimwear, beachwear, a towel and a change of clothes, per the listing. A complimentary bottle of water is provided in the vehicle.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, per the listing. The tour runs in English.