Day trip

Jamaica: Dunn's River Falls, 9 Mile and Optional Lagoon Tour

4.4 / 5

85 reviews

Activity provider: Holiday Services
Day trip

Jamaica: Dunn's River Falls, 9 Mile and Optional Lagoon Tour

Activity provider: Holiday Services

From US$ 149 per person

Visit 3 of Jamaica's must-see attractions in one day. You’ll climb up to the top of Dunn's River Falls, see the home and final resting place of reggae legend Bob Marley, and take an optional evening cruise on the lagoon that glows!

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Duration 9 - 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Climb to the top of Dunn’s River Falls with the help of your guide
  • Enjoy lunch and some shopping time in Ocho Rios
  • Visit 9 Mile, Bob Marley’s birthplace and final resting place
  • Take an optional bioluminescent lagoon cruise
Full description

With this excursion, instead of taking 3 days out of your vacation to see all of these popular Jamaican attractions you can visit them all in just 1 day. Climb Dunn’s River Falls.

With the help of your guide, you’ll climb 600 feet to the top of this magnificent waterfall that’s tiered like a wedding cake. Stop for a swim in the refreshing rock pools. With the guide’s help, it’s an easy climb that everyone can enjoy. After the falls, you’ll have a tour of the town of Ocho Rios with a stop for souvenir shopping and to enjoy a typical Jamaican lunch.

Next, you’ll head off on a drive through small market towns and hills to 9 Mile, the birth and final resting place of reggae superstar Bob Marley. Hear the story of his childhood and rise to stardom.

Option Bioluminescent Lagoon Cruise and Dinner

As you head back towards the coast you’ll stop at the Joe James Restaurant and Art Gallery. Enjoy Mr. James’s artwork and sit sown for a Jamaican family-style dinner (included).

Finish your tour with a visit to the Luminous Lagoon, inhabited by microscopic organisms that emit a phosphorescent light when the water is agitated. Shortly after sunset, you’ll board a boat that takes you across the lagoon.

As the water is disturbed, you’ll see the water illuminated behind the boat. Stop to enjoy a swim and watch your body glow. This luminous phenomenon is only seen in 3 locations on the planet.

Includes
  • Transportation by air-conditioned car, bus or mini-coach with professional driver
  • Entrance fees for Dunn's River Falls and 9 Mile
  • Lunch
  • If Luminous Option is selected, entry to the Luminous Lagoon and dinner are included
  • Gratuities (optional)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Know before you go

  • Please bring swimwear and towels. Rubber soled shoes or aqua socks are required for climbing the falls (available to rent or purchase).
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 85 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    3.8/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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Loved seeing the Dunn Falls - was great fun and a real team building activity. Worth bringing rubber shoes but we did it in trainers and that was fine (just be prepared that they will get soaked!). The bioluminescent lagoon was one of the best things we did on the holiday - truly memorable! We didn't care so much for the shopping in Ochos Rios, but that didn't take away from this

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March 29, 2023

Our driver kept us safe throughout the day and provided lots of information and awareness. Dunns falls were amazing. Couldn't climb them due to health issues but managed to get some good pictures and access from various viewing spots. Nine Mile was a winding narrow road and we got there quite late in the day but very fascinating and great to see the connection of the lyrics and where Bob was born and laid to rest. As the trip started late there were some parts which were a bit rushed and we didnt shop in Ocho Rios to make up the time.

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March 29, 2023

I loved this tour and all the stops! Dunnes River was excellent and fun, 9 mile was so neat — I’m not a huge Marley fan but I found the whole thing so interesting (minus the very sexist and crude tour guide at 9 mile), and the luminous lagoon was so much fun. I also loved the beautiful views and sunset from the tour van and even the food was pretty good. The main issue is that our tour guide for the overall trip did not speak much and when he did he was very quiet. It was honestly fine though because the view was so beautiful.

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March 29, 2023

Product ID: 47892