Horseback, Tubing, Blue Hole Combo

Triple Action pack Combo (Blue Hole, Horse back riding and river tubing)

★ 4.8 772 verified reviews

from $165 per person

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Duration: 5 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Courtney Taylor Private Tours

Overview

This five-hour combo from Courtney Taylor Private Tours packs three of the Trelawny and Ocho Rios area's best known activities into one day: horseback riding, the Blue Hole and river tubing on the White River. Round trip transportation is included, and cruise passengers are picked up at the port 30 minutes after the ship docks. The route also passes St. Ann's Bay, Ocho Rios and the Green Grotto Caves, with short free stops listed at St. Ann's Bay and Ocho Rios.

The listing does not fix the order of the three main activities, but reviewers describe a day that starts on horseback, with a ride along the ocean and even into the water. The Blue Hole follows, an hour of swimming and jumping into clear pools below a waterfall. River tubing on the White River finishes things off, and many travellers call it the most relaxing part of the day.

It suits moderately fit visitors who want a lot of variety without organizing each activity separately. Attraction fees and transport are bundled in, while lunch is not included, though the tour stops for food and shopping if time allows. Groups can be large, with a listed maximum of 50 travellers.

What's Included

Included

Attraction fees
Round trip transportation
Cruise passengers: Port pick up 30min after ship docks and drop off at the port
Stop for shopping if time permits
Stop for lunch if time permits

Not Included

Pick up from Grand Palladium resort not included
Pick up of group size under 4 people is not done from Secrets resort Montego bay
Lunch

Itinerary

Hotel or port pickupRound trip transportation is included. Cruise passengers are picked up at the port 30 minutes after the ship docks. Some resort pickups are excluded, including Grand Palladium, and groups under 4 are not picked up from Secrets resort in Montego Bay.
St. Ann's Bay stopA 45 minute stop with free admission.
Ocho Rios stopA 45 minute stop with free admission. The Green Grotto Caves are passed by on the drive.
Blue HoleOne hour at the falls and swimming holes, with admission included. Reviews describe jumping into the water and lifeguards helping visitors cross the currents.
White River tubingOne hour floating down the river. Reviewers consistently call this the relaxed finish to the day.
Optional lunch and shoppingThe tour stops for lunch and shopping if time permits. Lunch is at your own expense. Afterward, transport returns to your pickup point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the listing's own guidance.

Fitness and mobility. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness and says the tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers or those with serious heart conditions. One reviewer notes the Blue Hole requires a certain amount of mobility, since it involves jumping into deep water and wading through currents.
Bring cash. Lunch is not included, so bring money if you want food when the tour stops.
Expect to get wet. Two of the three activities are in the water, and reviewers describe jumping into the Blue Hole and floating down the river. Wear a swimsuit under your clothes, bring a towel and dry clothes, and use something to protect your phone. One review says guides keep belongings in the van during activities.
Group size and pace. The tour runs with up to 50 travellers, so it feels like a shared excursion rather than a small trip.
Lunch is extra. Food is not included in the price. The driver can stop at a local spot if time permits, and one reviewer said their driver suggested a place for lunch.
Weather matters. The experience requires good weather, and the listing states that weather cancellations come with a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. The honest weak points reviewers raise are the horses and the pacing. One reviewer said the horses looked malnourished and tired, and another called the beach section dirty, which reduced their enjoyment of the riding. The listing itself caps the group at 50 travellers, excludes wheelchair users, and excludes some resort pickups, including Grand Palladium and, for small groups, Secrets Montego Bay. Lunch is not included. The tour also depends on decent weather and a minimum number of travellers, and if either condition fails you are offered a different date or a full refund rather than a guaranteed departure.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Attraction fees and round trip transportation are included. The tour also includes port pickup and drop off for cruise passengers 30 minutes after the ship docks, plus stops for shopping and lunch if time permits. Lunch itself is not included.

Is Lunch Or Food Provided?

No. Lunch is listed as not included, and you pay for your own food if the group stops to eat. One reviewer said their driver suggested a good place for lunch.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, round trip transportation is included, with caveats. Pickup is not offered from Grand Palladium resort, and groups of fewer than 4 people are not picked up from Secrets resort in Montego Bay. Cruise passengers are collected at the port 30 minutes after docking.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are and infant seats are available. The listing advises a moderate fitness level and warns against the tour for travellers with back problems, pregnancy or serious heart conditions. Reviewers with small children did the tubing and enjoyed it, with guides helping them through trickier water.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window no refund is given and changes are not accepted, using local time. If poor weather or low traveller numbers cancel the tour, you are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

A swimsuit, towel and dry clothes, since the Blue Hole and river tubing both mean getting fully wet, and one reviewer notes the river water is cold. Cash for lunch and any shopping. A dry bag or case for your phone is useful, since one reviewer said guides keep belongings in the van during activities.