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Explore Jamaica: Montego Bay to Blue Mountains

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Things change. We checked official sources on October 10, 2026. Several pages (Dunn's River Falls prices, Knutsford Express fares, Bob Marley Museum hours, the airport's fee pages) did not show the numbers we wanted, so this guide gives you the page to check and a blank to fill in. Where a fact is time-sensitive, we say what usually happens, that it varies, and where to confirm.

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Promise: Six days of Jamaica's best beaches, waterfalls and mountain coffee on a points-and-cash budget, with a clear-eyed safety read.
Trip length: 6 days, 5 nights (optional 6th night in Kingston).
Best months: roughly December to April for dry weather; hurricane season peaks August to October.
Budget band: budget-to-mid; fill in the blanks in Chapter 8 for your real numbers.
Best for: beach lovers who want one active day (the falls), one mellow day (the mountains) and one dose of culture (Kingston).

At a glance

Level 2 advisory (Exercise increased caution), crime and health indicators, dated June 23, 2026; named Level 3 areas exist. [read 2026-10-10 — page dated June 23, 2026, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/jamaica-travel-advisory.html]
Fly into MBJ. Official airport taxis are JUTA and JCAL at the desk outside Customs. (checked Oct 10, 2026)
Base 1: Montego Bay (night 1). Base 2: Negril (nights 2-3). Base 3: Ocho Rios (night 4). Base 4: Kingston (night 5, optional).
Dunn's River Falls: ticket types are Non Resident and Resident. Resident holders must show identity. Check the booking page for prices. (checked Oct 10, 2026)
Bob Marley Museum: 56 Hope Road, Kingston, phone 876-630-1588. Check the site for hours and tickets. (checked Oct 10, 2026)
Knutsford Express runs scheduled coach services from north- and south-coast locations including Negril, Portland and St. Mary; fares live on its fare-table page. (checked Oct 10, 2026)
Uber is mainly available in Kingston, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios per the State Department advisory.
Landslides in the Blue Mountains are tied to prolonged or intense rain per the advisory.