Jamaica · Shopping

Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Shopping Tour from Runaway Bay

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit world-famous Dunn’s River Falls & Park
  • 02 Climb the falls with guidance from a resident falls guide
  • 03 Enjoy scenic views as you travel through Runaway Bay
  • 04 Shop for souvenirs in Ocho Rios
  • 05 Browse for local items including rum, coffee, hats, and jewelry
  • 06 Optional stop for lunch at a local restaurant such as Scotchies
  • 07 Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off included

Spend a day exploring one of Jamaica’s most popular resort areas on this Runaway Bay to Ocho Rios excursion. Travel through scenic coastal surroundings before heading to world-famous Dunn’s River Falls, where you can climb the cascading terraces with a resident falls guide or simply enjoy the park atmosphere at your own pace.

After your visit, continue to Ocho Rios for souvenir shopping with time to browse for local favorites such as rum, coffee, T-shirts, hats, and jewelry. You may also choose to round out the day with lunch at a local restaurant such as Scotchies before returning to your hotel.

Feel free to ask your tour guide to point out the areas of the falls that featured in the James Bond movie (Doctor No).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Ocho Rios
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Runaway Bay

This tour takes you through one of the most popular towns on the Island. Runaway Bay is naturally beautiful and is certainly one of the most scenic areas in Jamaica. It sits between the beautiful, crisp coastline to one side and the lush green mountains to the other. There is much debate as to how the town of Runaway Bay got its name. Some people believe it got the name because that is where the last batch of Spanish soldiers ran away from when they were retreating from the attacking British Troops led by Governor Ysassi right after the 1655 British invasion of Jamaica, while others argue that it was the point from which the Slaves from inland plantations used as an escape route to run away to Cuba. Get your cameras ready to go as you make your way through this area. Pass by without stopping

Dunn's River Falls and Park

Your tour guide will take you directly to the extremely beautiful, world-famous Dunn's River Falls & Park. By now, you should be wearing your swimsuits, so all you have to do is get checked in, meet with your resident guide, go through the briefing, sign the waiver form, and get on with the fun at hand. There are professional photographers stationed at Dunns River who will accompany you on the trip. You can purchase your pictures at the end if you like, but feel free to take your waterproof cameras with you. Your Falls Guide will also assist you by taking photos. Your walk to the starting point will be about 2 minutes down to the beach, where you will start the 600ft (183 meter) climb. Your total time at Dunn's River Falls will be approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. If you are unable to complete the climb, it’s no problem - there are exit points along the way for you to abort. Feel free to ask your tour guide to point out the areas of the falls that featured in the James Bond movie (Doctor No). Please head directly to the bus as soon as the climb is complete.

Souvenir Shopping

Shopping on this day trip could be either at the Taj Mahal Shopping Center, the Whitter Village Shopping Centre, or similar. A wide variety of items are available in these areas. Items include rums, coffee, T-shirts, hats, jewelry, Harley-D products, etc. There is a 1-hour stop for shopping, so make the best use of the time. Don’t forget to negotiate. Scotchies Outdoor Garden Restaurant is undoubtedly the best jerk chicken and pork spot you can find anywhere (lunch could be at Scotchies, or a similar restaurant). We recommend that you cap off your day’s activities with a stop for the ultimate jerk experience at Scotchies. The food is prepared with the whole family in mind, so even the children can take advantage of this amazing experience of tender, juicy pork and succulent chicken with festival. Steamed vegetables are also available for non-meat eaters. Don’t forget to challenge the homemade Scotchies specialty hot sauce made from local sun-ripened Scotch Bonnet Pepper.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided. 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional driver and guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Admission

What's Not Included

  • Lunch (available to purchase)
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infant meals not included
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Dress code is casual
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Dunns River Falls is not recommended for pregnant women but feel free to take a walk in the park.
  • Dunns River Falls is not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Dunns River Falls is not recommended for participants with back problems, it is up to your discretion.
  • It is recommended that you bring cash, a camera, towels, water shoes and a swimsuit
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • • Dress code is casual • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Things To take: Cash, Camera, Towels, Water shoes and swimsuit • 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. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Dunns River Falls not recommended for participants with back problems. Use your discretion. • Dunns River Falls not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions. Use your discretion. • Dunns River Falls not recommended for pregnant women. Use your discretion. • Minimum drinking age is 18 years

    Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

    Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

  • We pick up from most Runaway Bay Hotels. Customers are required to contact us at the information provided at least 24 hours prior to the day of the tour to reconfirm your hotel or central pick up point.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided.
Tour start
Pickup service provided.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided..

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