Everyone we met was very friendly and attentive and the entire afternoon extremely reasonable (with entry and lunch and tips for everyone who helped us it was under $200 US for the four of us-you cannot find that kind of an experience at such a reasonable cost in the US). Capping off the afternoon, a lifeguard helped the girls climb up the natural limestone falls (not dangerous at all and a highlight of the park for our two teen/pre-teen girls) and they spent time after the climb splashing about in one of the natural pools. We ate a late lunch on the terrace at the restaurant in the park, with spectacular views overlooking the town and sea (enjoyed jerk pork, snapper, bammy & festival). We also had the chance to see many of the other animals being cared for in the conservation area of the park and to go into the aviary with the budgies and feed the small parakeets by hand, which was a magical experience. He spent over an hour with us and along the way another of the staff who work with the animals brought out an iguana and Jamaican boa for us to each hold. We started with a garden tour, given by our guide, who was incredibly knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna and the history of the place. I am a Jamaican-American who was on a return visit to Ochi with my husband and two daughters who are all American and we spent a truly wonderful afternoon at Konoko Falls & Park.

It was well worth experiencing both falls with their unique offerings. The vendors were respectful and we did not feel harassed. Our driver had warned us before we entered the park of the craft market “etiquette” - if you do not want to purchase anything, just say “thank you, no.” This worked beautifully. In order to exit the area outside the park, it was necessary to walk through a craft market. Dunns River was more challenging to climb requiring us to be somewhat cautious in some areas due to slippery rocks or murky holes but the guides were professional, knowledgeable, helpful and fun. It has a much higher elevation and more crowds than Konoko Falls (we went on a day when a cruise ship was docked). The tour concluded with a sampling of jerk chicken.ĭunns River Falls is the more popular of the two water falls. We met up with another guide who took us on a walking tour of the grounds & miniature zoo which included photo opportunities with a snake coiling around our neck and using our arm as a perch for a parrot. Two of us stayed in the cave just long enough to take a picture and commended each other on our bravery! Konoko Falls not only provides guides to assist guests climbing the falls but once at the top, there was an opportunity to take pictures. The real treat was squeezing into a cave within the falls, known as the “Bob Marley Cave.” The guide carefully explained how to bend and twist our bodies into the dark crevice.

Konoko Falls was smaller, quainter, less crowded. Since I planned several excursions for our eight days in Ocho Rios, I was hesitant to schedule two trips that entailed climbing water falls but I am glad I did. This was a first trip to Jamaica for six members of our group. I had climbed Dunn’s River Falls in the late 90’s but never had experienced Konoko. They will lead you through the River Gardens, give you a brief history of our original inhabitants – the Taino Indians, introduce you to a variety of our indigenous birds and animals and guide you up the waterfall climb.A group of eight of us were able to climb the falls at both Konoko & Dunn’s River.

You can spend the day and tour the property at your leisure or we invite you to take our guided tour of the park with one of our experienced guides. Konoko Falls and Park allows you to be one with nature and you set the pace. The wonderful thing about Konoko Falls is that there is so much more to see and hear about, by guided Tour other than just climbing Falls, so if you are interested in knowing more about the history of Jamaica, which includes a Museum about the Taino Indians with artifacts, maps and pictures – or if you are an avid Gardener, this is the perfect Tour for you.Īt our past two Inner Peace in Paradise Yoga Retreat’s – Konoko Falls was one of the two excursions our Yogis went to and the feedback has always been very positive about the entire property including the personalized Tour.

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