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Plan ahead and book a private roundtrip transfer to/from your accommodations in and around Ocho Rios to/from the Montego Bay Airport or cruise ship port. The driver can accommodate stops for lunch, the restroom, or to shop en route to your accommodations, so you'll start off on your stay in style.

Explore the Green Grotto Cave and learn its connection to slavery on this private tour. Besides the cave, you’ll also stop at Rio Bueno look out, Queen’s Monument, Columbus Park, and more. You can customize this tour as you like, and stop for lunch if you like along the way.

Board a catamaran and cruise the Dunn’s River on a lively voyage to one of Jamaica’s most popular and colossal waterfalls. Once there, join hands to ascend the 600-foot falls, snap photos, or hang back and take in the scene. Back on the boat, enjoy a live deejay, snacks, and open bar as you sail Jamaica’s north coast.

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Start your Jamaican experience off right and travel comfortably with a private roundtrip transfer to/from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay to your accommodations in and around Ocho Rios. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle (car, bus, or van). Duration of the trip will depend on traffic conditions.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private horseback riding tour from Ocho Rios. Discover small villages as you ride through the rural landscape in the company of a dedicated guide, then hit the beach for a swim with your horse. No experience necessary; round-trip private hotel transportation included.

Explore the highlights of Ocho Rios on this half-day private guided tour. Learn about the history of the town, visit St. Ann and St. Mary parishes, and see Dunn's River Falls, a popular tourist attraction. Ideal for first-time visitors to Jamaica, this tour helps travelers get acquainted with the city. Plus, you’ll travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with convenient hotel pickup included.

Don’t miss a chance to visit the birthplace of Bob Marley and hear how this remote area influenced his musical career on this small-group, hassle-free tour from Montego Bay. Hop into your air-conditioned van with included hotel pickup and relax as your driver navigates the country roads to Nine Mile. When there, admission is included so you don’t need to pay that on the spot. Wander through the grounds, hearing about the history from your guide.

Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary during this private tour of Kingston's highlights from Ocho Rios. Spend a full day visiting important sites such as the Bob Marley Museum, Emancipation Park, Tuff Gong Studio, and Spanish Town. Learn about the city's culture, people, and history from your private guide; round-trip transportation from Ocho Rios hotels included.

Experience Jamaica's aquatic attractions by day and by night. Float down the scenic Martha Brae River on a bamboo raft, and swim among the enchanting natural glow of the Mystic Luminous Lagoon. Soak up local culture, too, as you visit a medicinal herb garden, tour the historic town of Falmouth, and end the day with a Jamaican beach party.

Bob Marley fans: don't miss this comprehensive tour of the Bob Marley Museum, located in his former home. Walk through the rooms the beloved singer worked and slept in, and tour the recording studio where he recorded most of his songs. After a swing through an open-air produce market, visit Emancipation Park and take a drive through Kingston before returning to Ochos Rios.

Uninterrupted chill-out time on a perfect Jamaican beach is exactly what this day trip promises. You'll journey to Negril from Montego Bay to swim, sunbathe and kick back before catching the almighty Caribbean sunset at a local institution – Rick's Café. Rack up those hours spent sunning yourself on a pristine beach on this full day excursion to Negril . You'll have a whole seven-mile-long band of golden sand to pick the perfect spot to sunbathe, swim, try water sports or simply stick your nose in your book. Then, as the sky starts to show signs of dusk, you'll head to Rick's Café – a hangout that crowns the top of a cliff. Rick's terrace is the place to be in Negril's West End. Sunset panoramas are served up alongside plates of jerk chicken and punch if you feel peckish. But, there's only one thing that might steal your attention – fearless cliff divers plunging into the sea.

Visit the birthplace and final resting place of reggae legend Bob Marley, without having to deal with a difficult drive through the hills of St. Ann Parish, with this full-day tour from Montego Bay. You’ll be picked up from your Montego Bay hotel or vacation rental in an air-conditioned minivan or bus. On the way to Nine Miles, you’ll pass by Rose Hall Great House and Greenwood Great House. Enjoy a quick stop at Columbus Park to learn about the history and take photos. At Nine Miles, a Rastafarian guide will lead you around Bob Marley’s childhood home, Mt. Zion, the Ethiopian Church where he was laid to rest, and his final resting place. You’ll also have time to browse the gift shop on-site. Your tour concludes with drop-off back at your Montego Bay accommodations.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private day trip visits Nine Mile, a region and mountain village famed as the birthplace of musician and reggae pioneer Bob Marley. After pickup from Ocho Rios, drive along the scenic country roads to the village, where you tour the musician’s home with a Rastafarian guide, visit the mausoleum, and listen to live renditions of his songs.

A must for true Bob Marley fans, this private musical heritage tour from Ocho Rios takes you to the reggae legend’s birthplace of Nine Mile. Tour Marley’s childhood home with Rastafarian guides and learn about his life and work at the place where it all started. See the ‘rock pillow’ that gave the singer inspiration, hear a faithful rendition of one of his songs, and pay tribute at the mausoleum where he’s buried.

Skip the usual sightseeing tours and head underground with this private tour of the Green Grotto Caves on Jamaica’s North Shore. Enjoy hotel pickup from Ocho Rios before exploring the natural limestone caves near Discovery Bay. Descend underground to see rock formations, light holes, and an underground lake on this intimate tour.

Visit the birthplace and resting place of reggae legend Bob Marley on this private tour from Runaway Bay. Enjoy pickup from your hotel and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the remote village in St. Ann’s Parish, home to Marley’s childhood residence, a small museum, and the Marley family mausoleum.

Gather the group and head to Bamboo Beach Club for fun, sun, and reggae beats. Upon your arrival at the beach, enjoy reggae music and champagne welcome drinks as your tour guide takes you to the VIP section. Relax on padded lounge beds, sip on specialty cocktails, rum punch, house sodas, and lemonade, and enjoy a four-course lunch including jerk chicken and fish, along with other dishes, such as jerk chicken spring rolls with mango chutney, fish tartare, and the chef’s rum raisin bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. Hostesses will deliver everything to your chair so you can enjoy light entertainment by our staff and watch our bartender’s mixology demonstration as they create the special cocktail of the day. There will be a stop for shopping on the way back to your cruise ship / hotel if time permits and at the discretion of the tour guide.

Capture the memories of your vacation to Ocho Rios with a private photo shoot, ideal for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Your local professional photographer can help recommend the best locations, outfits, and more for your shoot. Choose from a 30-, 60- or 100-minute session and receive your professionally edited photos within days.

Witness one of the world’s natural phenomena during this night tour of Jamaica’s Luminous Lagoon, a great choice for first-time visitors and nature lovers. Board a small boat to explore this bioluminescent lagoon and learn what causes its iridescent blue-green glow. Then go for a swim and see the water light up around you. Plus, round-trip transportation from Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay is included.

Discover the roots of reggae legend Bob Marley on a private journey to Nine Mile, the birthplace and final resting place of one of Jamaica's most influential musical icons. Travel through Jamaica's beautiful countryside as your local guide shares the history, culture, and stories behind Bob Marley's life, music, and lasting legacy. Visit important landmarks in Nine Mile, including his childhood home, the places that shaped his early years, and the memorial site where fans from around the world come to pay tribute. Enjoy a comfortable and personalized experience with private transportation from your hotel or cruise port, allowing you to explore at your own pace while taking in the stunning mountain scenery along the way. Whether you are a lifelong reggae fan or simply looking to experience authentic Jamaican culture, this tour offers a meaningful connection to the island's history, music, and people.

We’ll tour St. Ann’s Bay where Columbus first landed on his second voyage to the new world. Nearby we get to explore Sevilla La Nueva which is Jamaica’s most significant cultural heritage site. It’s regarded as the genesis of Modern Jamaica. Visit Rio Nueva which was the location where the final and biggest battle started between the British and the Spaniards to determine possession of Jamaica. Observe the flora and fauna of indigenous plants and farm crops grown in various parts of the island. Learn the culture and way of life of our people as we travel through local communities. Heading to the town of Ocho Rios, we’ll get a chance to visit one of our many restaurants serving local cuisines, as well as optional shopping at our local craft market and souvenir stores. Finally we’ll end the day at one of our local beaches for food, drinks, entertainment, swim, and relaxation.

Combine two of Ocho Rios' popular outdoor activities—a visit to the Blue Hole and river tubing on the White River—on a single tour. Booking these excursions together will save you time and you can relax knowing that everything is taken care of for you. Sit back and relax on the scenic drive into the forest, where you'll stop to explore the Blue Hole. Then go tubing down the White River, a relaxed affair, before stopping for optional lunch at local jerk hut.

Explore Jamaica’s Blue Hole Falls without getting lost on this personalized excursion from Ocho Rios, a great choice for nature lovers and first-time visitors with limited time. Dive into a bright azure swimming hole and hike to the top of a cascading waterfall with a guide. A stop at Jamaica’s oldest hydroelectric plant and a sightseeing tour of Ocho Rios are also included.