YS Falls Private Tour from Kingston
Spend the day at YS Falls in St. Elizabeth, seven cascading waterfalls with natural swimming pools, on a private tour from your Kingston hotel or home. Your JUTA-licensed driver handles the 2.5-hour drive along the south coast, so you can relax and enjoy the scenery.
Your day at YS Falls
Every YS Falls tour from Kingston is private, so the timing is built around you. Here is how a typical day runs.
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Early pickup in Kingston
We collect you from your hotel lobby or home. Leaving early means arriving before the falls fill up, since the gate closes once the park reaches capacity.
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Scenic drive to St. Elizabeth
About two and a half hours through the countryside in an air-conditioned Toyota, with stops along the way if you need them.
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Time at the falls
A tractor-drawn jitney takes you through the YS Estate to the cascades. Swim in the pools, try the rope swing with lifeguards on hand, or relax in the gardens.
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Optional extra stop
Add Appleton Estate, a Black River safari, Floyd's Pelican Bar or Treasure Beach on request. Tell us what you would like and we will include it in your quote.
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Return to Kingston
We drop you back at your door in the evening.
How pricing works
Because every tour is private, we price by trip rather than per seat. Your quote depends on how many people are travelling and which vehicle suits your group:
- Toyota Voxy for couples and small groups
- Toyota Hiace for families and larger groups with room for bags
Send us your date, pickup location and group size, and we will reply with a quote that confirms the vehicle, the pickup time and whether gate admission is included.
Request a quoteYS Falls admission and hours
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Overseas visitor, adult | US$25 |
| Overseas visitor, child (3–15) | US$16 |
| Jamaican resident, adult | J$2,400 |
| Jamaican resident, child | J$1,500 |
Open Tuesday to Sunday. Admission from 9:30am to 3pm, and all guests leave by 4:30pm. Closed Mondays, all public holidays and for two weeks each September.
Jamaican resident rates need a valid ID (driver's licence, voter ID or work permit). Rates from the official YS Falls website, checked October 2026, and may change.
Good to know before you go
Wear river shoes
Some areas around the pools are rocky, so water shoes make the day much more comfortable.
Bring cash
The falls take most cards, but the card system relies on the internet and can be unreliable.
Keep valuables light
There are no lockers at the falls. Anything you don't need can stay safely in the vehicle.
Pack swimwear and a towel
Changing rooms are available at the cascades.
Arrive early
Admission stops once the park is full, which can happen before 3pm on busy days.
Groups over 10
The falls need a reservation for groups larger than 10, up to a maximum of 15. Let us know your group size when you ask for a quote.
YS Falls tour questions
How much is the YS Falls entry fee?
Overseas visitors pay US$25 per adult and US$16 per child aged 3 to 15. Jamaican residents with valid ID pay J$2,400 per adult and J$1,500 per child.
What days is YS Falls open?
YS Falls is open Tuesday to Sunday. Admission runs from 9:30am to 3pm and all guests leave by 4:30pm. The falls are closed on Mondays, on all public holidays and for two weeks every September.
How far is YS Falls from Kingston?
The drive from Kingston to YS Falls in St. Elizabeth takes about two and a half hours each way, so the tour is a full day trip.
How much does the YS Falls tour from Kingston cost?
Every tour is private, so the price depends on your group size and vehicle. Message us on WhatsApp or call 876-358-3873 with your date and number of travellers for a quote.
Is the YS Falls entry fee included in the tour?
Your quote will confirm whether gate admission is included. If it is not, admission is paid at the YS Falls entrance on the day.
Can I combine YS Falls with other stops?
Yes. Appleton Estate, a Black River safari, Floyd's Pelican Bar and Treasure Beach can all be added on request. Tell us what you would like to see when you ask for a quote.
Is the YS Falls zip line open?
The canopy zip line at YS Falls is closed until further notice. The waterfalls, pools, rope swing and gardens are open as normal.
Plan your YS Falls day trip
Tell us your date, pickup location and group size, and we will send your quote.
