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Hello Board, this is my first post... I'm headed for a week in Negril next week. I'd like to hire a private driver for the day (going to use one recommended by this site) to do a day of site seeing. I'd like to visit Mayfield Falls and Blue Hole. I have know idea how long it takes to get to these places... is there any other sites to see along the way ??? any other places to combine with this day trip ??? Thanks for reading. Joey
Hi Joey.
Check with my son "Linston's Zion Hill Taxi" here on the board or at:
www.redplate-negril.com
We always include a visit to Zion Hill on all our day trips
Regards
Cap
https://vimeo.com/115357920
we did a south coast tour..YS falls, Appleton distillery, Black river tour..it included a nice lunch. It was an all day affair though.
Hi Joey!Quote:
Originally Posted by Joey
Call us and we would be happy to assist you! You can learn more checking out our website and facebook pages. Choose your tour among the many we offer and let us make your trip to Jamaica the trip of your life!!! Let our tour guides take care of you. They are very knowledgeable of Jamaica’s history, culture, music, and traditions and with a wide experience. They are also excellent drivers and can provide amazing insights into the local areas.
We also provide for transfers from and to Montego Bay and Kingston airports and taxi services around Negril area.
Phone (876) 3624906
email: crossjamaicatours@gmail.com
www.crossjamaicatours.com
We would be happy to be part of your upcoming trip to Jamaica!! Enjoy your stay!
How much did you pay for the whole trip?
Joey,
Visiting Mayfield Falls and Blue Hole is going to take pretty much a whole day. There is nothing else around unless you want to go through Savanna La Mar town coming back from MayField.
We would be pleased to take you there (Blue Hole+Mayfield Falls+Visit to the town of Savanna La Mar) for USD 150 for two persons.
Regards
Owen
Check with Shane Taxi. We always use Shane for all our touring needs. Your wallet will feel no pain, when you ride with Shane!
Joey, one thing you will learn is that everyone has a favorite driver and thinks that he/she is the best driver in all Jamaica. What one person experiences with a driver may be totally different that what another person experiences. First, make sure that the driver has a Red Plate and is insured to carry passengers. Have your prospective driver help you design a trip to do exactly what you want and then get a quoted price. If you feel comfortable with that price and how you and your new driver interacted, schedule the trip. It is okay to shop a little on a price so don't be afraid to do that but the most important person to please is you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joey
Personally, I have a lot of favorite drivers all around Jamaica. People that have treated me honestly and fairly and did what I wanted and not what they wanted. Three decades of travel to Jamaica makes for a lot of good friends.
Have a great trip and remember, be sure to contact your driver if your plans change. Money is tight in Jamaica and your payment may be what he or she is counting on to pay their bills.
Too many people get "sand gravity" and decide not to use the driver they hired for a tour.
There are a lot of good, safe and culturally aware drivers looking for work. Have a great trip!
Peace and Guidance
it was 130.00 a person..that was 2 years go though..
oh wanted to mention ..that it included the admission too...not just the driver. We first went to the Black river, then had lunch provided at the Black river. We then went to YS falls. They have a zipline there but it was extra..after YS then we went to the Appleton Distillery. It was a lot of fun..last year we wanted to do the ATV tour's, Mayfield falls, but the other couple we were with didn't want to do any of it. so we just stayed on the beach..
$130pp is insanity.
well maybe for you it is..I figure 17 bucks for the YS falls admission fee, 20 bucks for the black river Safari fee, 20 bucks for the appleton distillery fee, 15 bucks for lunch..that adds up to almost 75 bucks.. about 55 bucks for the driver / company he works for..since he was with us all day and a hoot to boot total of 130 thats not too bad in my book considering if you look online at the various companies they are wanting quit a bit more than that.
Personally, I think your breakdown justifies the amount you paid. Not that you needed to justify yourself to anyone. I live in Accompong Town (which is only 15 minutes from Appleton Distillery) and good, "locals" price for a ride to Negril and return would cost me at least $100 US.Quote:
Originally Posted by 68Stang
Sometimes when people have "friends" or take non-Red Plate taxis they get a lot lower price.
If a driver is expected to make a living then getting $110 US for taking two people all that way and using all that time when he could have been making money elsewhere would, in my book, classify as a "sane" choice by you.
Nuff Respect.
Peace and Guidance