The 13 Best Private Birdwatching Tours in Jamaica

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Private Rockland Bird Sanctuary Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $110

Travel from Montego Bay in an air-conditioned private vehicle to Rockland Bird Sanctuary, where a guide helps you feed hummingbirds from a small bottle as they perch on your finger. Meet native birds, stroll through gardens, and enjoy hotel pickup, drop-off, and admission included.

“Had a great time. “Z” was an excellent driver and guide. The sanctuary was amazing! Would highly recommend for Jamaica!”

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6.Private Seafood Tour and Floyds Pelican Bar or Black River Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $194

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Jamaica’s south coast with private driver Dasayev, known as Das. Eat brown stew and escovitch fish, sample Middle Quarters pepper shrimp, then choose Floyd’s Pelican Bar or a Black River boat safari.

“This tour was amazing. The food was local, authentic, and delicious. Das was knowledgeable and felt like you were seeing the island with a friend. We learned about the people of Jamaica, the food, and the culture. If I could give more thRead more”

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7.Shared or Private FD Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews

Spend about eight hours touring Appleton Estate, tasting Jamaican rum, swimming at YS Falls, eating a patty and lunch, then boating to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Pickup is included, with English, Dutch, French, and German guides. Choose a private or small-group outing, but note the eight-person minimum.

“They did not even show up to pick me up from my hotel. They sent an email a few days prior to confirm pick up time at my hotel in Negril. I was waiting in my lobby 45 minutes early and waited a full hour after scheduled time. What's worse, they charged my credit card and have not even bothered to address this via email. I would stay away from this company at all costs.”

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8.[PRIVATE] YS Falls, Black River, Pelican Bar – Entrance & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $347

From Montego Bay, your private guide takes you to Black River for a boat safari, YS Falls for swimming and a possible zipline, then Pelican Bar by boat. Guides associated with this operator include Adrian, Alrick, Cedric, and Andrae. Lunch, drinks, transport, and entrance fees are included, but Pelican Bar drinks and the zipline may cost extra.

“This trip to Jamaica was for my birthday, and Andrae our tour guide went above and beyond to show us an amazing time. I not only was glad to have Andrae for this tour but also for the Private Dunn's Falls and Marth Brae River Raft. AndraRead more”

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9.Private Appleton Estate Rum and Pelican Bar Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $230

Spend about eight hours with a private guide from Montego Bay, touring Appleton Estate’s rum-making stations, factory, aging house, and film before taking a short boat ride to Pelican Bar. Patrick from VIP Tours Jamaica is specifically praised for his guiding. Bring water shoes, towels, dry clothes, and cash.

“Our driver from VIP Tours Jamaica was amazing. I have been to Jamaica several times, but Patrick was the best tour guide I have ever had! The tour of the estate is very thorough, they don’t miss a step. I would recommend this tour and this driver to anyone visiting the island.”

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10.Rockland Bird Sanctuary plus Montego Bay Highlights & Shopping Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $123

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from your Montego Bay hotel or cruise dock to Rocklands Bird Sanctuary. Feed hummingbirds by hand, spot finches and orioles, then see Montego Bay highlights and shop at your own pace. Drivers such as Bailey and guides such as Fritz may add local insight.

“Second time back there is now upper deck area for the hummingbirds and there is no way walking path around the back so it toady today. Can’t wait to explore more when back”

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11.Rockland Bird Sanctuary Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $97Best value

Travel from Montego Bay to Rocklands Bird Sanctuary with private transport, then feed Jamaica’s tame Red-billed Streamertail and Jamaica Mango hummingbirds by hand. Guides such as Bailey and Fritz can add local insight, while the 2-hour sanctuary visit brings you close to several Jamaican bird species.

“Our experience was fantastic. Our driver, Bailey, was very personable and friendlyThe staff were so knowledgeable at the sanctuary and gave us an exclusive tour on the trail to show us more birds. Another shoutout goes to Fritz, who was an amazing guide.”

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12.Floyd’s Pelican Ocean Bar Private Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $169

You’ll travel from Montego Bay to Jamaica’s South Coast with a local guide, taking in rivers, beaches, mountains, and cliffs before stopping at Floyd’s Pelican Bar, an offshore watering hole. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered, and your private group sets the pace.

“Pelican bar was fun, transportation was just ok, driver got lost- took a wrong turn took over 2 hours to get there. But it was a long day, he waited for us and got us back to the north side of the island safely.”

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13.Private Tour from Negril to YS Falls and Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel privately from Negril to Jamaica’s seven-tiered YS Falls, then take a short boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar on a sandbar. The day also includes Alligator Pond Bamboo Avenue. Alwayne Buchanan provides the tour, and pickup is available.

“Wes our driver was an absolutely wonderful person. He was always on time, cared about our needs, answered all questions, and made us feel so welcome. We loved the tour too, it is 100% worth it. Perfect for a group too. The falls are Read more”

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