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Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios

Highway A3, Ocho Rios
 
 
 
 
 
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Open Hours: Mo to Su from 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Up for a day trip? The adventurous visitor will want to check out this majestic waterfall, known as the Niagara of Jamaica. ... More
Dunn's River Falls
 

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Up for a day trip? The adventurous visitor will want to check out this majestic waterfall, known as the Niagara of Jamaica. Scale the 600-foot limestone rock formation as water cascades past you and splashes into the ocean below. Guides lead groups carefully, with group members linking hands for the steep ascent. Small pools of water and excellent photo opportunities will greet you along the way. Afterwards, relax at the beach restaurant or browse through the artisan market.
 
 
 
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Reviews for Dunn's River Falls: 194
 
 
 
 
 
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Outstanding Tour
By christy, 5/15/12
Highly Recommended for every family....Awesome, fun, and exciting
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Not a safe place.
By dog, 4/14/12
The Island is pretty and the tour guides were very helpful. Watch your wallets and your personal items. The locals that hang aroung the tourist places try to trick you. It is very hard to to enjoy yourself and feel comfortable. The people here can not drive. They like to pass you on either side of the road. Every muscle in my body was sore from feeling tense.
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GREAT PLACE (I WOULD KNOW I'M A LOCAL)
By One Love, 3/20/12
for those who are saying it's not a good place or whatever and how they are only hustlers there that's a lie and how everything is expensive you don't know what your talking about because first of all when you work it out it's the same as U.S dollars so not because you didn't have a good time doesn't mean you have to discourage others....and everyone that i know that has visited there said they loved it and can't wait to go back
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have to visit once!
By Lee, 2/23/12
We really enjoyed our visit there however two drawbacks, when we finished the climb we gave our guides a reasonable tip and they never said thank you and just kept looking at us for more. We were very disappointed with that. Also the craft vendors are there and they are very pushy, an idea might be to go back out through the entrance, we didn't and just kept walking and saying no. but in my opinion I don't think they should be in there at this tourist attraction. I was nervous about some areas, as it it a challenging climb, but I had many hands to help me and it was lots of fun. You will get soaking wet so come prepared for that, and you will have fun fun fun!
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dunns river falls - prepare yourself first
By jeff, 1/25/12
sorry that i not take the time to review the reviews before I went. if you are overweight and out of shape, start your work out before you attempt the falls. we made it 2/3 way up and I quit. said that was enough. felt fatigued and lacked interest to finish...in retrospect would have. did have one couple who got out at one exit, climbed the hill and got back in. second the other comments. take water shoes, travel light, graciously say 'no thanx' to the many vendors. liked the idea of not exiting the usual way through the shopping village but exiting through the entrance. the vendors will hound you. dunns river falls is beautiful though and everyone should do it once. but for us men in the 50's, overweight, out of shape, start your stair/quadricep work out few months in advance and you should be fine.......
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Nothing to brag about
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/4/11
We booked an excursion from Carnival, and was taken right off the boat via shuttle bus. We were greated by a tour giude and some locals with "Free" stuff. My wife and I elected to not climb the falls but take the stairs due to a hamsting pull I have. We were taking pictures ourselves and was aprroaced by a gentlemen wearing a yellow Duns River falls Photo team shirt. He took the camera out of my had without asking and told us he would take pics for us. He took about 4-5 pics ( which turned out blurry) then asked for a "good tip", we gav him a $5, and he walked away only to turn around and ask us if we wanted some "smoke". When we were done we walked alone back to the buses, and was aprroched by a vedor. He told us he was gonna lead us to buses only to take us to his hut and tried to sell stuff to us, after he cornred us inside his hut. He then handed us off the a lady that would "take us to bus" only to take us to her hut. eventually after being handed off to 3 different people we lowered our head and walked out. It almost like they wont take no for an answer.Make sure to travel through this little village in groups, and only carry small amounts of cash. If they see you have a lot, it gets worse.I was asked at least 4 times if i wanted "smoke" there. The falls were amazing to see, but the harrasment we got from the people made it miserable.
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Will never return if I can help it.
By Kymbo, 11/1/11
This was my second time to Jamaica and I have definately learned my lesson. The tour guides are rude, the vendors are pushy and overwhelming, the Dunn's River videos and pictures are expensive, misrepresented and horrible to watch. It's a shame that such a beautiful, natural place has been turned into a tourist trap; and that's EXACTLY what it is! The Falls are fun, but dangerous. I would not do this again or recommend it. And if I ever get the desire to visit Jamaica again, I will go from the plane to a Hotel/Resort and STAY there!
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Great..with caution!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/17/11
The Falls were quite beautiful, but certainly not for the faint at heart. We did the climb without guides, but were with friends who had hiked the Falls many times. Everyone wants money here, so if you accept a guide ..he does want paid! Absolutely a great experience and fun, though scrapes and bruises a certainty on the rocks and holes! Don't carry anything on you into the Falls, sunglasses will be forced off your head by the force of the water. If you go without a guide ( and yes you can) just follow the path of the groups holding hands for the least treacherous way up, but be prepared to wait the large groups out. Watch out for the slippery moss on the rocks, they supposedly go in and clean them each morning, but you will find green rocks and proceed with caution. You can exit at different levels if you find yourself in over your head and not enjoying the experience, but if you can make it through the first level you have accomplished the toughest portion. We headed to the beach afterwards with our snorkels. The lifeguards were not happy with us and wanted $15 to head out to more open water which we did NOT pay. We just managed to get out on our own. Like I said everyone wants money. You will be scammed by someone who drops a necklace and needs your assistance. After you pick it up they want you to buy or give them a donation. Ignore...ignore..ignore! Leaving the park you must travel through the Market place. Do so only in groups! Carry only a small amount of cash in with you. They will be pushy and prices will be astronomically high. If you must buy, bargain and offer 1/3. Best bet is to just put your head down and walk though! Use caution, it was the most uncomfortable part of our day.
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Had a BLAST - definitely do this at least once
By PamBi, 10/1/11
We actually went in 2004 with two other couples who had been before, so they knew the ropes. We didn't go with the group tour where everyone had to hold hands (if someone slips they take a few down with them!). We climbed the right side instead and helped each other up. It was so nice swimming in the pools along the way. Take your time, 2-21/2 hrs. If you do it by yourselves you can take your own pictures and not buy a CD. Lockers are available to rent. Be sure to take your water shoes! Wear your swimsuit with shorts or top over it. Regarding the vendors, we just ignored them. After our time at the falls, we bought a $50 each day pass at Sandals all-inclusive resort. The pool was gorgeous and we had access to lounges and some water sports. My husband and I went out on a catamaran - fun! It is no longer a Sandals resort, but is now The Jewels Dunns River - you might want to go to their website for more info and a good description of the falls.
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Wouldn't go back ..
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 7/18/11
After seeing Niagara, Dunn's wasn't much to see. We went on Carnival Cruise. Like everyone has stated before, all you find there are hustlers. Everything is overpriced and there are people who are supposedly there to help you i.e. guides, steering you towards someone aligned with them. I am done going to Carribean unless along with a local. There are plenty of places that I haven't seen here ... I will stick close to home. BTW, unlike one of the previous posts, we got our CD of the climb but it cost us $40. For a party of four, the total cost was $92 on top of the $302 for Dunn's and Paradise Beach tickets.
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