How long does this bus & minivan tours in Santa Cruz last?

It lasts approximately 8 hours. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

Cancellation terms are shown at checkout before you confirm. Contact our support team if your plans change.

Is confirmation instant?

Yes. Your booking is confirmed immediately and you'll receive your voucher by email right away.

Is this bus & minivan tours suitable for me?

It's well suited to culture lovers. Review the highlights and good-to-know details above to confirm it matches your interests and mobility level.

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Private Appleton Estate Rum and Black River Safari Tour

Q: How much does Private Appleton Estate Rum and Black River Safari Tour cost?

Prices start from €203 per person. The exact total depends on your selected date, party size and any options, and is shown before you pay.

Q: Where does Private Appleton Estate Rum and Black River Safari Tour start?

The activity starts at a designated meeting point in Santa Cruz — the exact address and a map link are in the Meeting point section on this page. Hotel pickup may also be available.

Santa Cruz, Jamaica

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About this activity

This bus & minivan tours is one of the standout things to do in Santa Cruz, Jamaica. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €203 per person. 2 1/2 hours drive to the Appleton Estate for a guided tour of the estate and rum tasting then off to the Black River Safari to see the friendly crododiles, birds, and mangroves in the largest wetland ecosystem in the caribbean

Appleton Estate Rum plus Black River Safari Tour is a combo tour about a cultural and rum producing experience with the addition of nature, wildlife and flora and fauna. Take a 2-hour guided tour of the Appleton Estate Rum Factory and discover the secret of how the estate produce such great quality rums, sample byproducts of sugarcane, see the old operating process and compare the new aged of the operation. Take a quick tour of the factory in operation and tour the ageing house before you sample 3 different rums and learn how to identify their different properties, then end your tour with a shopping experience in the gift shop.

A 45-minute drive from the Appleton Estate takes you to the town of Black River for an up-close experience with nature and one of the most diverse eco system in Jamaica, the Black River Safari. Experience a 1-hour boat ride on the longest navigable river in Jamaica to see the friendly crocodiles in their natural habitat. Capture the moments when your boat captain calls them by their names and they swim up to the side of the boat for him to pet them and feed them.

Explore the river with over 100 different species of other animals, plants, birds, fishes and other wildlife. After the boat trip, visit the nursery and see the baby crocs. You can hold them while you get your pictures taken. Entrance fee to both attractions included.

Good to know

•Duration: approximately 8 hours.
•Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
•Offered in 2 languages.
•A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
•Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Culture lovers

Best time to visit

Santa Cruz is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular bus & minivan tours slots in Santa Cruz sell out.