The Blue Hole and Secret Falls is probably the most sought after tourist attraction in Ocho Rios. There are many unknown waterfalls in Jamaica, but the secret in Ocho Rios is the most accessible one. Travel east of the Ocho Rios town for approximately 4 miles, pass through local communities and then head into the rural hills until we get to the remote Irie Blue & Secret Falls attraction.
The Blue Hole is deep and a lot of fun for good swimmers and divers of all ages. The White River’s blue hazy water adds to the beauty of the surroundings.
Included in this attraction for thrill seekers is a Tarzan Rope swing after which you can jump in the river pool, you may explore small caves, climb behind the water falls, go cliff diving into the river, hike along the river and get covered in clay from the river bank.
Bask in the sun, enjoy the cool breeze in the hills, and spend a day in the Jamaican bush enjoying the beautiful surroundings away from the crowds associated with larger tourist attractions. This is an off the beaten track attraction that supports the local economy, you will be assisted with guides and trained life guards as you go through the property, they are eager to help you enjoy this one of a kind attraction. Bathrooms facilities and changing rooms are also available at the Secret Falls.
We guarantee that you will enjoy this experience, consider it to be your #1 attraction and go away with many memories of adventure and fun. After you have finished climbing, its time to go climbing. It’s one wet adventure after the other.
Your driver/guide will take you for a 15 minute ride down toward the coast until we arrive at the world famous Dunn’s River Falls. When you arrive at the falls you will be oriented by our guides briefly before making the climb. There is a stairway adjacent to the fall that goes all the way down to the beach. At the base of the Falls on the beach is where you will start your climb of this 600 feet natural wonder, for all those of you who are adventurous. The climb is not hard, but an easily navigable fun experience.
For those who do not want to climb, but prefer a less adventurous experience, the beautiful impressive sights of the falls alone are worth it. These visitors may view the action from the adjacent stairways and the beautiful surroundings all to the sounds of gushing water on the falls. Dunn’s River Falls and park consist of a beach with water sports activities, a Craft Market, picnic areas and Food Court, but the main activity is climbing the Falls – which is a fun group activity!
The Park requires that you wear (Aquamarine) water shoes to make this wet but easily navigable climb. If you don’t bring your own they can be rented or purchased on property.
The park also provides guides to assist you with your climb. there is no charge for these guides but it’s customary to tip them. They take groups of fifteen or more persons on the climb up the Falls. They are really helpful during your climb and will help you to enjoy the experience more. However, using a falls guide is not mandatory and left up to your comfort level and confidence in making this journey. The climb to the top of the falls takes (approximately 45minutes) from the base on the beach.
If you do not want to continue your climb at some point during the journey or would like to start at a particular point on the falls, there are several points along the way of the adjoining path that you can easily access the River.
Be sure to bring your water proof camera as there will be many opportunities to take pictures of this unforgettable experience. However, if you forgot to bring your camera there are several photographers available to capture all your special moments. Dunn’s River Falls is a wonderful experience, we have taken groups who have made the climb up to three times in one visit!
Over decades Dunn’s River Falls has offered millions of explorers an instant connection to nature but also has concessions such as Blue Mountain Coffee, hair braiding and Baskin & Robins.
From Dunn’s River Falls your guide will take you on a short ride along the north coast and then either back to your ship or to the Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville where you can go on the pool slide, drink some cocktails, jump in the water trampolines, do some last minute shopping for rum and souvenirs or take a swim at the Margaritaville beach before returning to your Resort.
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Ralonda p
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Re: Dunn’s River Falls from Grand Palladium
I would definitely highly recommend this trip. Our driver Michael made a stop along the way for us to buy some Jamaican apples and showed us interesting sights as we traveled along.
Little T at the Blue Hole was the best!
We look forward to coming back soon.
Ralonda
Michelle S
Hello, We loved this excursion the blue hole was everyone’s favorite and we had perfect time at both the dunns fall and the blue hole. All the guides at the dunns fall and blue hole were AWESOME!! I thought the excursion included a restaurant and gift shop but that did not happen but outside of that everything was great. I think it was new years and drivers trying to get back in time for that and I realize our hotel was far out. We ended up stopping at a store to buy snacks to hold us over until we got back to the hotel.
Drivers: We had a van and a bus both the same drivers there and back. I was in the Van and I was not to pleased with that driver. He told us a few things and that was the rose house and Christopher Columbus and that was it and a few ways Jamaicans say things. He was nice not rude at all.
The driver on the bus Robert! I was not on that bus but everyone talked so highly of him those of us in the van were jealous. They said how he talked the entire way there told them about all the land everything. They said that the kids were up front screaming he put up with that and continued to talk and gave them so much knowledge. They bragged and bragged on him and loved him so A+ to Robert ?.
All in all we had a wonderful time and would recommend the excursion and your company.
Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Renee B
Everything was awesome. We had great day! I also reviewed you on trip advisor!!!
Liron B
Hi Dwight,
We really enjoy our trip to Jamaica especially our excursion to the Blue Hole, Secret Falls & Dunn’s River Falls. Thanks to your asset Driver/ Guide Uton. He was very nice and courteous, Took care of all our needs, shopping, restroom, stops etc. he’s knowledge about your island exceeding all expectations. He really knows a lot about Jamaica, and he was kind enough to share all his knowledge with us.
We thank you very much for the good time that we have with you. We definitely will come again to Jamaica and we highly recommend your services to our friends.
Regards and thank you very much