Breathtaking YS Falls & Black River Safari: Jamaica's Wild Side

The YS Falls were beautiful. We enjoyed the rope swings and the tour guides did a great job of making sure we had pictures of our memories. It wasn’t too busy on the Tuesday we went. The lunch at the Black River restaurant was delicious. We grabbed some ice cream for the boat ride and enjoyed the beautiful views. We saw several crocodiles and the tour guide was funny and informative. The tour guide that drove the bus was amazing. He gave us a great history of Jamaica and was very enjoyable to be around. Overall a great trip.

I want to clarify upfront that this review is for the Dunn River Falls, Blue Hole, and Secret Falls tour, as the operator kindly rebooked me from the YS Falls and Black River Safari tour at no extra charge due to low interest in the latter. This thoughtful accommodation allowed me to join a group traveling on Christmas Day, which was greatly appreciated. — Transportation & Group Dynamics: The transport did take some time due to multiple pickups and stops, but the driver more than made up for it with humor and a welcoming attitude. He engaged everyone with jokes and even hosted a fun trivia game, which helped pass the time and set a positive tone for the day. The operators ensured there were opportunities for bathroom breaks, refreshment purchases, and even souvenir shopping, making the journey feel well-paced. — Destination 1: Dunn River Falls Experience Upon arrival, there was a bit of a wait due to the popularity of the site, but once we started, the experience was truly enjoyable. The falls were beautiful, and the activity itself was well-organized and fun. However, at the end of this portion, the guides became a bit pushy when requesting tips. While I felt somewhat guilted into tipping more than I intended (due to limited local currency on hand), I understand this isn't reflective of the tour operator but something for future travelers to be aware of. — Destination 2: Blue Hole and Secret Falls At the next stop, participants were given the freedom to engage at their comfort level—whether diving, rope swinging, or simply observing. I personally participated and found the activities thrilling and the scenery breathtaking. The camaraderie among the group of strangers was a delightful bonus, making the experience even more memorable. — Return Journey & Final Impressions: The return trip was straightforward and scenic, though understandably long. Overall, it was a fantastic way to spend a day. — Tips for Future Travelers A couple of takeaways: 1. Be mindful of tipping—it's always helpful to have smaller denominations in local currency to avoid overextending. 2. Expect some delays during transport and at popular sites, but rest assured the experience is worth it. In summary, this was a well-organized and thoroughly enjoyable excursion. The operator’s efforts to create a friendly, fun, and flexible experience were evident, making it a memorable day for all involved.

We had a great time doing both of these activities. Even made a few personalized stops along the way (gift shop for water shoes - finally were optional, and by the road to drink from a coconut). Were expecting a group tour but they still accommodated just the three of us, with a car seat for our 4 year-old, who keeps talking about how great our « friend » and driver/tour guide Copely was. A day to remember!

We had an amazing trip Ricardo was really cool he showed us a lot in our way to YS Falls even let us stop at Starbucks! It was great the trip all together was a highlight for my entire family! We really appreciate it and loved this experience for our first time in Montego Bay

Anthony our driver picked us up on time and with a big smile, we picked up another couple en route, upon arrival at YS we met our falls guide and he showed us safe routes and took lots of pics and videos for us , the warm relaxation pool at the bottom was soothing and invigorating YS is not as busy and challenging as Dunnes River but equally beautiful experience then we met Anthony and made our way to Black River Safari, on arrival we had a lovely dinner the alighted the boat , it was a beautiful River cruise, with lots of crocodiles and wildlife with good knowledge fron the driver, on the way back I even got to pilot the boat which was a great experience, We then met Anthony for our journey back to hotel Its was a wonderful day and would like to.thank SNL tours and especially Anthony for taking care of us all day , always checking to see if we were OK and needed anything all with a smile , and getting us home through rush hour traffic which is an experience in itself Would highly recommend this tour and SNL Tours especially Anthony Mark and Judith

The black river safari was a highlight of my trip I many different kinds of birds and a lot of crocodile’s I would recommend The YS falls part of trip was alright the falls are pretty the water was freezing but a lot people were swimming in it

Our driver with SNL Jamaican Tours was Ricardo. He was awesome!! We were very impressed with his driving skills and his knowledge of Jamaica. We loved hearing him speak of the country and the Jamaican people. Our guide at the Falls was Kimarley and he was awesome helping us over the rocks. He held our phones and took pics and videos of us, FOR FREE! He was the best guide! We played on the Tarzan Rope and the gliding rope. He took a lot of good pics! It was very safe and lots of fun! The Falls were beautiful!!! The lunch at the restaurant was a buffet of Jamaican chicken, beef stew, rice with beans, and a roll with yummy punch. It was delicious! They also sell sodas including “Ginger Beer” which is a delicious soda! Try it!!! The Safari was very informative and our guide was Shane, I believe. He showed us some huge crocs, lots of birds, and told us about the ecosystem of the mangroves. I would do both tours again! I would book with SNL Jamaican Tours Company for any future tours! Thanks to everyone for the fun day!!!

A great trip met a couple of small crocodiles in the black river and then trekked through the ys falls also had lunch provided on the trip as well most enjoyable trip.

Great day out seeing George the crocodile as well as the rest of them. Very friendly tour guide and driver

Thumps up!! Beautiful . Long drive on a curved road—. So if you have trouble take a Dramamine—. But worth the views and fun