The 11 Best Birdwatching Tours in Jamaica

1.YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Rum Tour OR Pelican Bar (Choose Up to 3)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $195Our pick

Explore Jamaica’s South Coast in a private vehicle with a local guide. Choose up to three stops among YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Estate, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Guides such as Marc, Wayne, Adrian, and Cedrick are praised for local history, food stops, and flexible service.

“Tour guide, Jovaine Coote was very informative about Jamaica’s history and community cultures. Was there every step of way. Would use him again when my husband and I come back to visit! Thank you.”

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2.Marijuana Farm and Bird Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 89 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll ride from your Montego Bay hotel in private, air-conditioned transport to a local marijuana nursery, then visit an exotic bird sanctuary. The English-speaking experience lasts about three hours, but farm and bird entry fees are extra, and the transportation provider is separate from the attraction operators.

“It was absolutely awfull. The guide said we should pay 20 dollars more, to look at some terrible circumstances for the poor poor animals, mostly birds sitting in small cages it was horrible. So we cancelled the rest of the activity and we went back to the hotel. So only a little ride in a car. I Will not recommand this trip to anyone. Its animal cruelty and I Will report it. Besides I paid 2 times this trip, because the first one did not go through. And that is really bad bad service.”

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3.Private Transportation from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate & Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $136

You’ll travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate, then take a 15-minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Guides such as Georgia Spence, Nickoy, and Mama G are known for adding local history and personality to the drive. Rum samples, snacks, and water are included, but admission and meals cost extra.

“A great way to see and learn about Jamica. We were lucky to have two guides, a driver Jeremiey, and a guide and future driver Henry. Our first stop was the Appleton that’s it’s just the Appleton Estates or is it Appleton Estates. Where we learRead more”

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4.YS Falls & Pelican Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $120Best value

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Negril with a private guide such as Marlon or Vincente, stopping at YS Falls and taking a boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Expect about 4 to 8 hours, hotel pickup, and extra fees for the falls and boat ride.

“Good experience. Our driver Vincente was kind and helpful. I do want to note that this is only transportation and nothing else however it says it includes transportation to pelican bar which it does NOT.. It provides transportation to the boat that'll take you to pelican bar. The boat will cost an extra $25 person and that will suck if your not prepared for it.”

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5.Private Rocklands Bird Sanctuary Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 26 reviews · 2 hours

Travel by private vehicle from Montego Bay to Rocklands Bird Sanctuary in Anchovy. Feed Jamaican hummingbirds by hand, watch forest birds at the feeders, and walk with a sanctuary guide. Fritz is one guide praised for his bird and plant knowledge. Entry costs extra.

“I thought this was a package deal but when we got there - we had to pay an extra $60 usd to see the birds. Just fyi.”

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6.Rockland Bird Sanctuary Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $120

Travel about 20 minutes from Montego Bay to Rockland Bird Sanctuary in Anchovy. Your private tour includes hotel transfers, a driver-guide, and time to hand-feed hummingbirds from sugar water. Guides such as Randy, Kevin, Carlos, and David Richie have earned praise for making the drive part of the experience.

“It was wonderful to see the small animals eating from your hand. The sound of the wings is fascinating.”

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7.Full-Day South Coast – YS Falls, Pelican Bar & Black River Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $250

Spend 7 to 9 hours with a private driver such as Rayon or Gordon, visiting YS Falls, cruising Black River, and riding to Pelican Bar. Transport and attraction entry are included, while meals, drinks, and an optional Appleton rum tour cost extra.

“Had a great time on this trip! Gordon our driver, was attentive and kind! Ended up stopping at a souvenir shop and getting mangoes on the side of the road! We would go again and would recommend this to our friends.”

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8.Rocklands Bird Sanctuary & City Highlights plus Shopping from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $135

Start with hotel pickup in Montego Bay and visit Rocklands Bird Sanctuary, where hummingbirds may perch on your finger for nectar. Continue to Sam Sharpe Square, St James Parish Church, Richmond Hill, and the Hip Strip. Transport and entrance fees are included, but the city stops are brief.

“We did not go do to not enough people for this event . So we are waiting for a full refund at this time 😭”

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9.Floyd’s Pelican Bar [Private Transportation]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $123

You’ll ride from your Montego Bay hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then take a wooden fishing boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar, a rustic sandbar pub between Treasure Beach and Black River. Expect swimming, drinks, fresh fried fish, and time to watch the sunset if weather allows. Andre may be your driver.

“The driver (Andre) was professional, prompt m, knowledgeable and kind. The vibe at the Pelican Bar was energetic and positive. Great food and the bar had the best drinks.”

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10.Black River Safari, YS Falls and Floyd’s Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $133

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Negril to Black River, YS Falls, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar. You may be guided by Demar Gray, Dewar, or Kevin. Expect crocodiles, swimming, fresh fish, and flexible routing, but budget separately for admission and lunch.

“The driver and guide Demar Gray made this excursion memorable. He answered all of our questions and was very knowledgeable and polite.”

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11.YS Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $179

Spend 6 to 8 hours with Catch A Cab & Tours visiting YS Falls, cruising the Black River by boat, and swimming out to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. James may guide your private outing, with air-conditioned transport and pickup from your hotel or airport. Admission, lunch, and facility fees cost extra.

“We paid $20 per person for YS Falls, Black River, and food at the Pelican Bar (total $120 + tips) but we felt it was definitely worth the experience! We were picked up in a car with no one else on the tour so it was nice to have a private Read more”

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