Black River Safari & YS Falls Guided Tour with Lunch & Admission from Negril
4.5
68 Ratings
Savanna La Mar

Embark on a full-day journey across Jamaica’s Southern Coast! This picturesque tour will escort you to the well-known YS Falls before shifting to a safari boat expedition on the Black River. A tasty regional lunch is provided.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Savanna La Mar - Savanna-la-Mar was originally established as a settlement in Spanish Jamaica. In 1780, the town was completely destroyed by a powerful hurricane known as Savanna-la-Mar hurricane. It was rebuilt, as the port was an important part of the Atlantic trade in sugar, slaves and other goods. After Great Britain abolished slavery in 1833 and before the abolition of slavery in the United States in 1865, its officials in the Caribbean colonies, at times ordered the examination of slaves on American ships that happened to come to its Caribbean ports, to see if they wanted to stay in the colony and gain freedom, or return with the ship to the United States and slavery. In the cases of the Enterprise at Bermuda in 1835 and the Creole at Nassau in 1841-1842, more than 200 slaves gained freedom. On 20 July 1855, Jamaicans boarded the United States Brig Young America, which had docked into Savanna-la-Mar.
What's Included
  • Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off from Negril
  • Delicious Local Lunch Included
  • Admission to YS Falls and Black River Safari
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan/bus
  • Safari Boat Cruise on the Black River
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Zipline Canopy & River Tubing (Additional Cost)
  • Souvenir photos
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Dress code is casual
  • Limited number of infant seats available
  • Limited number of wheelchair accessible transportation available
  • You MUST contact your local supplier by email, phone, text or whatsApp to reconfirm your tour at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • Minimum numbers apply (minimum 6 persons). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there’s not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
  • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
Location
Savanna La Mar
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Luke_k
Apr 2, 2024
Worth the time and money - Clive (the driver) was fun and knowledgeable and even stopped for us to be able to buy some sunscreen from a local place and avoid the resort prices, although the cheapest sunscreen was actually at YS Falls' gift shop. The drive from Negril was roughly 1.5 hours and you get to see a lot of the island. There are tour guides when you get to the falls, they try to keep you moving to avoid groups getting bunched up and crowding the various pools, try to go early in the day to avoid the crowds. The lower pools are fine for enjoying the experience so you can get through the upper pools first and relax later. There is also interesting wild life and scenery to explore as it is very much like a public park in the States. The lunch at the Black River tour was great. Fried chicken with pineapple sauce, red peas and rice, and curried goat are served buffet style belong side Papaya juice and water. You only get one trip but they serve you enough that you won't need another. The tour is fun and you'll see some crocodiles and fish and birds, the more questions you ask, the better it will be.
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Ferchris2017
Feb 11, 2024
YS falls & Black river boat safari - Both were great tours. Enjoyed the Black River Safari. The boat operator had such great humour that I could have lived on that boat forever. He kept us overwhelmingly entertained! We laughed so much. Crocodile sightings were great & amazing. Thank you for a great boat tour.
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Excursion18762699139
Feb 6, 2024
Don't miss it, well worth the cost - Very happy with the whole day and would recommend it. Initially, quite a long drive (from Negril) but it gave us chance to see some of the countryside. The boat trip up the river was interesting with the chance to see the various crocodiles in their natural habitat. They are clearly quite use to seeing all of the boats on the river and seemed quite docile but definitely would not risk a dip in the water with them. The pilot/guide on the boat was very informative and entertaining, with a lunch at the end of the trip which was more than adequate. After lunch we were then taken to the falls which was very pleasant. Due to my wife not walking very well, we did not walk fully up the falls or swim in the pools. Nevertheless, all the other guests there seeming to be fully enjoying themselves, including a rope swing and some paid extra for the zipline. Everyone on our minibus back to Negril said they had a good time but I would warn everyone that the standard of driving in Jamaica leaves a lot to be desired and that included our driver, to a lesser degree.
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Canadamama111
Dec 26, 2023
Crocodiles and Waterfalls and another Perspective on Jamaica - The River Safari was alot of fun and the Guide provided lots of interesting facts about the ecosystem of the river. Yes we saw huge crocodiles! Also many different bird ans mangrove forests. Trip was about 45 minutes at a relaxed pace. YS Falls were beautiful and it was nice to drive up into the mountains and through small towns and see how the average Jamaican lives. Lunch (jerk chicken) was included and the falls did not disappoint. Our guide kept our phones dry for us and took lots of pictures, they are very careful and make the activity as safe as possible. Highly recommend this activity!
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Hendrietd
Dec 18, 2023
Great experience - It was awesome and authentic experience. We had enjoyed every minute of the trip exploring the island and tasting local food. Warmly recommend to choose this trip.
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Anonymous
Nov 5, 2023
YS Falls & Croc Safari are a MUST DO - Troy was the best tour guide ever! He showed us local spice trees & leaves along the way. Gave info on each parish that we drove through to reach the falls and safari. Answered all of our numerous questions about his country. Guide at YS falls assisted us in climbing and even took photos with our phones. Beautiful area around the YS falls and we swam in the mineral pools. Excellent local lunch at the safari dock. Knowledgeable boat guide show us crocodiles that came right up to the boat. Tons of local birds. Get off the resorts and experience the wonders of Jamaica!
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Marjorie_w
Nov 3, 2023
Fantastic guide - Troy was the most amazing driver and guide! He was so skilled and also knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions, and went out of his way to make our experience, memorable. He was the best thing about the whole experience!
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Steph_d
Nov 22, 2023
Great day out! - Fantastic experience at the falls with lots of photos taken for us, the falls are stunning and would have liked to spend more time there. The river safari was chill and the guide knowledgeable. Also did the zip line at the falls and this was great! Our driver Razor was friendly and the vehicle clean and comfortable Overall a fantastic day out!
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Clare_c
Sep 5, 2023
Places were fab, trip was in someones car who kept stopping for shopping...felt rushed - Both black river and YS falls are well worth visiting. Been before on a Tui tour and loved it, but was the only boat not to see the crocodiles so had to come back. Expected a bus full of people but ended up with a guide and one other couple in a SUV car. Bit akward as had to sit separately (as other couple would not move the whole trip there and back). Driver started off with a little knowledge but soon lapsed into silence, then watched his video and answered his phone while drinving. We visited YS falls first and were told it would only take us 1 hr in there. Friends staying with us went on the Tui tour and spent a lovely 2 hours going up the falls, in the gift shop and cooling down in the beautiful pools. We felt rushed, and had to keep finding the other couple as he told us to come back alltogether. The Tui tour did Black River first, which allows you extra time at YS (which is needed). He spent most of the journey stopping off for his lunch/shopping (3 stops in all) I didn't pay £20 more than the Tui tour to come back 3 hrs earlier and spend the journey doing his shopping. Will definitely do the trip again, but will go with Tui. Our friends said their rep gave them loads of info all the way and engaged everyone and was really funny. Got to see the crocodiles though.
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Daphne_r
Oct 13, 2023
Didn't get to go. They... - Didn't get to go. They cancled saying due to weather. Now I'm waiting for refund. At least they let us know by email the night before
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