Best Jamaican Tour Guide You Will Find – Family adventures as well as photography tours First of all, I must say that I truly need more than 5 stars to describe the service that Richie provided to my family during our Spring Break trip to Ocho Rios. I personally spent nearly 30 hours with Richie over a span of 3 days, and I have enough fun stories to tell of our adventures for years to come. If you are staying at a resort, skip the hotel excursion desk and give Richie a call! He will help you put together the adventure you want to have on your schedule. On our first full day in Ocho Rios, I had Richie take me on a photo tour while my wife and four teenagers hit the beach and pools. We started off our photo adventure at 9:00 AM, and I did not get back to the hotel until 9:30 PM. Richie drove me to several great spots around Ocho Rios, and I got some outstanding photos off the beaten tourist path. I then told him I wanted to be sure to get a good sunset spot. He said without hesitation that was to be had in Negril, so we headed off on a three hour drive to the white sand beaches of Negril. As promised, I was rewarded with a gorgeous seascape sunset photo opportunity. I ended the day with several great photos and had a great adventure with Richie. The next morning, Richie was at the door of our resort to pick up the rest of my family for a day of shopping and adventure. First, Richie found us a nice shopping area where everyone’s needs were met – t-shirts, swimming trunks, wood carvings, pottery, and jewelry. Next, we headed out to Dunn’s River Falls followed by Mystic Mountain for the bobsled adventure. The day was simply wonderful because the schedule was all ours, we were not being marched through the day like those who were with large groups on tour buses. This was perfect for our family, and Richie was full of advice on when and where to go next. We also booked Richie for our last day in Jamaica, but we left the schedule wide open. Richie was absolutely fine having us decide once we hit the road. For the third day with Richie, we visited the Blue Hole which was absolutely amazing. After we finished there, Richie took the rest of the family back to the resort to enjoy the pool. I headed out with him to the Blue Mountains for waterfall and mountain stream photos. The drive into the Blue Mountains took 1.5 hours, but it was some of the most gorgeous scenery you will see anywhere in the world. Our family was truly blessed to meet Richie and share time with him during our stay in Jamaica.

Great day, great guide, great price Our family just got back from a quick, 4-night trip to Jamaica. We had looked at excursion ideas before leaving home and my 8-year old daughter chose white water tubing for our adventure. But after learning about the Luminous Lagoon, she also really wanted to see the glowing water. There were no tours available through our hotel that included both of her choices. I remembered seeing Richard mentioned by former guests of our resort who provided feedback through tripadvisor. We called Friday morning on the chance that he might be able to accommodate us on one of the other 2 days we had on the island. He was simply fantastic! He arranged for us to climb a waterfall and go tubing on Rio Bueno, took us for a walk around Falmouth, and brought us to the lagoon for a night boat ride and swim. We are already planning to return to Jamaica soon and will most definitely be in touch with Richard to help us explore some more of the island.

VIP Service We had some things we wanted to do in Ocho Rios on a short day trip while on a cruise. I emailed Richie and he sorted out a plan to cover off the things we wanted and gave me a price for a private tour. We had a great day, Richie seems to know everybody, he avoids the crowds, takes you to the front and generally makes sure you get the absolute most from your trip. Basically you feel like a VIP. The only slight odd thing was that I had booked a private tour, which Richie had confirmed by email on more than one occasion, then on the day itself 4 random strangers were on the tour with us. It didn’t really affect anything, we still go to do everything, it was just not what we expected. I will certainly be recommending a trip with Richie as a ‘must do’ for anybody visiting Jamaica.

Richie is the Best!! Our cruise docked in Ochos Rios on December 25, 2013. Richie picked us up at our ship at 8:00 am and spent the day with us touring Bob Marley’s house and then off to Blue Hole which was absolutely breathtaking. Richie is so knowledgeable of the area and was so much fun to be with. He couldn’t do enough for us. We weren’t sure if we could do both Bob Marley and Blue Hole in the same day but Richie made sure it happened. He had a tour guide, Glen, waiting for us at the Blue Hole who took us through the waterfalls. Glen made sure we were safe as we jumped off different points of the waterfalls. The roads in Jamaica are not the best but we felt very safe with Richie behind the wheel. What a way to spend Christmas Day and we were so lucky to be able to be able to have Richie take the time to spend this special day with us. If you are fortunate enough to book Richie you are in good hands and will have probably the best day of your vacation. Can’t say enough good things about him. We arrived back at our ship 3:30 after one of the best days on our cruise. Thank you Richie. You are the best!!

The Highlight of our Trip– Mr. Richard Brooks My husband and I booked Excursion Ocho Rios (Richie Brooks) for a entire day to take just the two of us to a Blue Mountain Coffee Plantation in Kingston. Richie was timely, professional, the most respectful and thoughtful person that we met in Jamaica. We laughed and had fun the entire day. We immediately knew why his company has a perfect rating on Trip Advisor. We quickly became friends shared stories, jokes and the history/culture of our countries. We love learning all about the culture when we travel and tend to ask alot of questions. Richie was gracious in answering every question and offering a ton of interesting facts about his country. Mr. Brooks is a fantastic ambassador for Jamaica. We can not say enough about the day that we spent with him learning, seeing and experiencing beautiful Jamaica. At the end of our day we asked if he would be available for a half day of shoppinglater in the week, luckily he was and we booked another half day with him! Do not hesitate to book a day trip with Mr Brooks or anyone at his company. You will not regret the experience. It will be the highlight of your trip as well.

Richard Rocks!!! This is the third time I have used the services of Richard Brooks (Brooksie) and again the best decision one could make when planning tours around Jamaica or need a reliable hotel transfer. I cannot express how good it feels to see Richards smiling face there to greet me at the airport. it is like having family meet you because once you meet him he is family. He was waiting for me, I did not have to wait for him. It is so much better than getting on a tour bus full of tourists and stopping at all the resorts when all you want to do is get to yours. As a single female traveler I feel totally safe when I am with Richard. He has a cooler full of drinks to greet you after a long flight and many jokes and stories. It is never a dull moment when he takes you touring. He took me to Martha Brae Rafting, lunch at Scotchies and an evening tour at the Glistening Waters aka Luminous Lagoon and I still made it back in time to my resort for the bbq buffet on my beach at my hotel. He also took me to Dolphin Cove. He will do anything you ask and more. He tried to find me a cheap phone in Ocho Rios upon arrival as mine wouldn’t work. I could not imagine a trip to Jamaica that didn’t include seeing Richard as he is Jamaica. A trip without him would be like a day without sunshine and we all need sunshine!! I think he even has a deal with the weather gods as I always have beautiful weather there lol. As many others have said he is the highlight of my vacation and I am always sad when I have say good-bye. Thank-you Brooksie for another great experience and your number one hospitality. See you next time! Karen

Good time in Jamaica Our tour guide Tash was real nice….we enjoyed ourselves tremendously. They were real informative about the area. They took good care of and keep us on time to get back to our ship.

Richie was one of the best parts of our vacation! I was in Jamaica with my family for a week and my mom had hired Richie to pick us up in Kingston and take us to our resort in Montego Bay while stopping in Ocho Rios to climb the falls. Plans changed and we didn’t end up making it into Kingston and Richie was flexible enough to pick us up in Montego Bay and take us to Ocho Rios for the day. He was incredibly funny, amazingly trustworthy and probably the best part of our holiday. The bast way to describe him is jolly! My mom grew up in Jamaica and she and him were joking about things and remembering where landmarks were along the way. When we got to the falls, Richie stayed with our bags in the van so we wouldn’t have to use the lockers there. On our way back we ate at Scotchies for lunch and along the way he stopped for some “Hell A Bottom, Hell A Top and Hallelujah in the Middle” Sweet Potato Pudding. I can’t wait for my next trip to Jamaica so we can see Richie again.

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Richard is one of Jamaica’s treasures……… We hired Richard to drive us around and show us beautiful Jamaica. He has a lot of personality and did a wonderful job of introducing us to his island. We felt comfortable and safe and had a great time. We saw the beautiful Dunn River Falls, Fern Gully and several other spots. We got a little exercise and had a great time! Thank you, Richard!!

Amazing Tour! I found Excursion Ocho Rios here, on Trip Advisor! After reading the amazing reviews, I emailed Richie to begin discussing our trip! We cruised in for the day and he catered the tour to us. We visited the Blue Hole, we stopped along side the road to taste fresh fruit, he drove us to see the most beautiful views and we got Jamaican currency (something the kids wanted!). He is very knowledgeable about the island! I felt very safe with him there! We enjoyed the ride, the reggae music in the car, he provided beverages for us (it was HOT!) and just made our trip so fun! I would definitely book with Richie again should we return to Ocho Rios! Thank you, Richie, for a memorable experience! We loved our time with you and I will never forget you or our time in Ocho Rios!

Tolle Tour mit Richie Richie war ein ausgezeichneter Führer, viel Sachkenntnis, humorvoll. Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Tour mit ihm und empfehelen Richie jederzeit!!!

The best tripadvisees we ever met. My wife and I visited Ocho Rios, and chose Excursion Ocho Rios for our adventure. Richard is so resourceful that any question you need just ask he will give you information. He was very friendly, flexible and entertaining. he knew all places which met our needs. His charges were excellent, beating all other tour companies in the area, he gave us even an extra day bonus of a free tour to the mountains, what a treat. His Vehicles are way clean and comfortable. We actually spent a 4 nights at his house for a small fee, for a private bed room with a deluxe bed, and bathroom. guess what a bunch of savings instead of going to the hotel. We met his wife Marcia who was an awesome cook, who made delicious meals. she can cook! including giving you a little bit of every taste in Jamaica or you can tell her in advance what you want and she will make it. These Guys wont rush you you actually sit with them and make choices on things to do before you leave the area. they will work Closely with you. if you wanna have a good time choose this tour company you will never regret. we are going to use the same company when we go back. Julius, Colorado.

Excursions in Ocho Rios Most of the excursions we took were fantastic! Try to avoid days that the cruise ships are docking in that area, as the excursions are much busier than normal. When the ships are in, excursions tend to be a little more rushed than other days, so you don’t have as much time to enjoy! Water shoes are a big must to take for Dunn’s River Falls! You can purchase them in Ocho Rios shopping centers with several vendors, or for a little more$$, right at some hotels. The bus ride to Bob Marley’s was super interesting. The actual home was also interesting, very important to go on OFF cruise days as well! The culture and friendliness of all the local people was really great. They are very poor, however, they do not think so. They appreciate what they have, I learned a lot from the villagers about life!

Truly brilliant tour guide! We were lucky enough to go on a private day tour with Richard and it was fantastic. He has some great suggestions for extra things to do in the area. I can’t recommend him highly enough – we chose to do a tour with him because of the reviews and were not disappointed. We also stayed at his guest house ‘Live Like a Local’ which I would highly recommend. He loves Jamaica and he will do his best to make sure you love it too!

The best tour guide ever!!! We just spent a week in Ocho Rios, Jamaica with Richie as our tour guide for the WHOLE WEEK!!! We had so much fun getting to know him and his island. He was very patient, and had great suggestions when asked. We had a long list of things we wanted to do while in Jamaica and Richie did his best to accomadate us. Aside from picking us up and dropping us off at the airport, we visited the Port Antonio area and saw Somerset Falls, Frenchmans Cove, and The Blue Lagoon. We also went to Falmouth to the Glistening Waters boat ride, the water square, the Green Grotto Caves, and the Swamp Safari. Then we did alot of local things. Shaw park, Turtle River Falls Park, Mystic Mountain, Dolphin Cove, White River bamboo rafting, Prospect Plantation, craft markets, duty free shopping, etc. Then he would pick us up on several different evenings and drop us at the restaurants of our choice…and recommended 2 of them that we really liked!! He knows alot about Jamaica and will share with you if you like. He has a great sense of humor and we laughed alot with him! Just ask him about his “4th” language!!! lol You will not be disappointed if you use Richie with Excursions Ocho Rios!! If we ever go back, you can be sure we will be calling Richie!!!

Ocho Rios Day tour Richard was the best. He was very nice to me and all my friends. He was funny and told us a lot about Jamaica. Wish we would of had more time with him. He showed us around Ocho Rios and explained everything to us. Took us to eat at a good place and shopping. He had us back to the ship on time and was very helpful with my husband that is handicap. We give him 10 stars. I will alway contact him to do my tour and will recommend him to all my friends. Thank u so much for a wonderful day Richard ur the bomb.

Private Transport with Mark Henry Prior to my first time ever visit to Ocho Rios Jamaica, i found myself nervous about what I would do for transportation to & fro the airport as well as visiting places off-resort and excursions. After much investigation on trip advisor before my trip, I decided to call one of the many names that were suggested for private transport. I decided to go with Mark Henry. And I have to say that it was by far the best transportation descision that i could have made! Mark was the absolute greatest person i could have hoped for to take myself and my sister on our wish-list places to go. Not to mention the hassle free drives to and from the airport. Mark made us feel comfortable and safe everywhere we went. He is famous for his Sip n Tour treks to absolutely anywhere in Jamaica. It was so nice to get into his van instead of a packed filled bus making several hotel stops before you get to your own. And price was actually cheaper than the shuttle to and from airport offered with our SunWing package. Mark is so very knowledgeable about Jamaica peoples and the lands. The history we took from him on every tour was much welcomed and appreciated, as we were eager to learn all we could about this beautiful place we were visiting. Even off-the-beaten track places were so cool to see that Im sure we would not have been able to see on your regular tour bus excursions. Mark made sure that we were looked after with everything to sip on from water/juice/ beers or whatever. And he is one of the most real down to earth human beings that both myself and my sister have ever had the pleasure to meet. His friendly demeanor and total gentle soul leaves nothing to be desired. Mark Henry–you are the best!!! And we so look forward to seeing you again, not just for our transportation needs…but as a real true friend. Thank you so much for everything!!

Really Made Our Trip! Found Richie through reviews on line and its all true! Booked on line before we went and made some changes when we were at Couples San Souci resort. No problem – it was our day to do whatever. Richie was prompt with nice van (brought drinks for us) and was a wealth of knowledge on Jamaica. He was so much fun and we did many things and some extras. Well worth the cost (which was very reasonable even for 2 people) and definitely made our first trip to Jamaica great. We handed out his cards at the resort and can only hope others took our advice. No comparison to hotel excursions – we did everything at half the cost but more importantly had a “friend” give us a private tour of his beloved Jamaica. Book him – you won’t be sorry!!

A great tour We did the self drive in convoy day tour in a Mini Cooper from Sandals Ocho Rios, under the excellent guidance in the lead vehicle of Tyrone and Macey, we had a great day, rafting with Nelson and a good look at the real inland Jamaica.

Fantastic Tour of Beautiful Jamaica Do not hesitate to book with Ritchie. The port in Ocho Rios is clean and very well organized. Do as Ritchie tells you, walk straight through and give his name to one of the Agents, they will call Ritchie to come and fetch you. Quick pick up in his super clean air conditioned van. We toured an amazing park with many waterfalls, beautiful flowers and an aviary filled with well cared for tropical birds that we were able to feed. Made several stops to meet local folks like Dennis the Menace who was roadside with his beautiful display of fruits (he will let you sample) and spices. We also lunched at Lobster Dave’s. Lobster Dave’s is in a temporary building right now because there is construction at the usual beachside location. Looks a little sketchy when you first pull up, but no worries, the food was AMAZING! Lobster, shrimp, rice, beans, breadfruit and super cold Red Stripes…YUM! Ritchie knows everyone and everything about Jamaica and is a fantastic tour guide. Take lots of cash with you as you will need it, most places don’t take credit cards. Would not hesitate to book again with Ritchie.

Fantastic Tour, Fantastic Guide We booked a tour with Ritchie at the end of March and have absolutely no complaints. Ritchie is warm, personable, and knowledgeable with a great sense of humour! Ritchie offers a ‘highlights’ tour but will custom build your tour, time permitting, as well. I love that he doesn’t focus solely on the tourist traps but showed us what some of the locals have to offer as well and a glimpse of behind-the-scenes Jamaica. If you’re going to be in Ocho Rios send Ritchie a message! If we’re back in Ocho Rios he will be our go-to guide to see even more of the area (you really need several days to cram it all in!) Another heart-felt THANK YOU from us to you Ritchie, it was a pleasure!

Best tour guide in Jamaica!! We came in on a cruise ship Richard took us to Island gully and Blue hole, Richard was very knowledgeable and accommodating we had a group of 9 with a mixture of family,friends, young kids and teens if you want the best tour guide in Jamaica Richard Brooks is your guy ! He made our day! He even brought us towels from home because we forgot ours!! We got to enjoy the best fruits and authentic food in town! He was a genuine and honest family man and we can’t wait to go back and see more with him! Very trustworthy and worth every penny!

Blue Hole/Dunn River Falls This man is a true gem and a real gentlemen. He arrived on time and was ready to make sure me and my family had the best day possible. He set us up with the best guides, he has a wonderful sense of humor and is just the sweetest! He was always making sure we were ok and asking if we needed or wanted anything. If you’re in the Ocho Rios area and want to do an excursion with a local, he’s your guy!

very good day tour We traveled to Jamaica with our two year old son, so we contacted Richard Brooks hoping that he could find us a safe cabdriver to take us to Dolphin Cove, Dunn’s Falls and Scotchies. We were very surprised and happy to discover that Richard himself was available to drive us around and give us a tour of the beautiful island. He led my family through Dunn’s falls, and even helped my mother and aunt pick out food at Scotchie’s and they felt comfortable enough to try Scotchie’s delicious food. He had a very safe van that comfortably fit all four adults and a car seat. We greatly enjoyed our day in Jamaica, and can recommend Richard to other travelers and especially to families since he was very patient with our son.

Fun day shopping with Richie on our girl’s trip!~ I can’t say enough wonderful things about Richard Brooks and his excursions. We have now spent time with him on a few trips, and he never lets you down!! the last time was our palace Forum Ladies trip, and we wnated a shopping day out on the island with a guide. Knwoing richie I asked him to be our excort for the day. He always keeps you laughing and makes you feel so safe and well informed with his stories. the ladies had a blast with you Richie!! We will see you again in October!

Best day of our vacation We were on a cruise visiting Ocho Rios and Cayman Island. We decided to hire a private guide for the day while in Ocho Rios instead of doing an excursion through Carnival. This was a great decision. We hired Richard Brooks and asked him to take us to places that weren’t very crowded and where we could learn about the history of Ocho Rios. Richard was very knowledgeable about the history and told us several facts that were very interesting. He was funny, honest, and a wonderful tour guide. He provided us cold drinks at no extra charge. He seemed to know everyone and we felt safe with him. His rates very reasonable and we couldn’t have been happier at the end of the day. Thank you Richard. P.S. For anyone reading this, Scotchies and the Blue Hole are a must.

Great Service This personal guide service was great. You are shuttled from the port to the actual tour service where you meet personal tour guide and receive a bottle of water. What is great about this service is you get to pick what you do and your guide will watch your bags in the van. We chose the Blue Hole, a lazy river tour, and ate lunch. At the Blue Hole our guide got is a great tour guide there. Our guide through Marvin’s was so good, that at the restaurant when it was very busy, he got us a table, took our orders, and got us our food. Talk about personal service. We even had to change our day in port and the company was very responsive and friendly in accommodating us. Would recommend this service to others!

Perfect for cruisers Ritchie knows the perfect way to see the sights and avoid the massive cruise crowds. We did river tubing, the Blue Hole, some sight seeing and had an authentic Lunch at a Jerk Center. You are in great hands with Ritchie.

Mr. Winston , Tour guide After arriving at Ocho Rios port, the local recommended Mr.Winston for a private tour. He was friendly and offer different location tours. We selective one that fit our time frame. Winston was great ,fun ,safe, very enjoyable tour. Yes ,I would like to re-visit Jamacia and with no problem call on Mr. Winston tour for my sight seeing tour. Winston…Keep Smiling. Stanley

Loved it!!!!! My husband and I and another couple booked Richard Brooks tour and we absolutely loved it!!!! Been on several cruises and excursions and this was one of the best ones we have ever done. Relaxed and enjoyed tour. Had physical limitations and they worked our tour to our needs and yet kept it fun and enjoyable Very friendly people and we wanted non touristy tour wanted local feel tour and Richard took us by some friends of his and we got to taste local items even. Will book them again when going to ochos Rios.

Excursion Ocho Rios We hired O’neil Brooks as our private driver for the day. He was prompt, patient and absolutely wonderful. He took us to the Blue Hole, Dunns River Falls and into Ocho Rios shopping. He never rushed us. He told us alot about Jamaica and himself and we had a fantastic day with him. Will definately use him again.

Excellent tour!! Richard Brooks is the best! Richard picked the four of us up at the cruise terminal promptly after we departed the ship. As soon as Richard picked us up we knew we were in for a great time. Richard was very informative about the island and had a very quick wit and a humor like none other. He was open to show or take us anywhere we wanted to go and when we didn’t have a clue it made it the best day trip possible. He took us to meet Freddy & Dennis with both of them being a treat. It was interesting meeting the shy lady, and we ate the best lunch at Scotties. The jerk chicken was the best! If we ever go back to Ocho Rios Richard Brooks will be the one I contact. Thanks Richard you were indeed the best, Robert!

Fantastic fun tour! Mark picked up my husband and I and our 2 kids and spouses from the epic cruise. Took us right to Blue Hole before the crowds got there- what a blast!!! Very exciting and mildly dangerous! Definitely an adrenaline rush jumping into the water from rocks and platforms! He suggested that we do tubing instead of Dunnes falls since it would be a tamer version of the blue hole. The tubing was also exciting as the guides yelled “beers up” as we went over small rapids! Then my daughter asked for authentic food rather than tourist food and mark took us to a local jerk joint. Very nice man. Very nice day.

Best way to see Ocho Rios Booked Richie for a day tour for our stopped in the cruise port. I contacted Richie prior to going on the trip and he was professional and prompt with his response. I was traveling with a party of 5 who have never been to Jamaica. I had told Richie before the trip that I would be traveling with my 85 year old grandmother. Richie’s took care of my grandma the whole way and made sure that she was well taken care of. We began our day with a drive through Fern Gully where were made a quick stop to visit Freddy (ask Richie). Then Richie took us to Turtle River Falls and Garden (see separate post). Richie patiently waited for us while we had our private tour of the gardens and falls. When we finished our tour of the garden, Richie was waiting for us with refreshments and towels ( talk about first class services)! We then continued our tour to the Blue Hole. Richie made sure to call ahead before hand to arrange the guides, they were waiting for us when we pulled up. We concluded the tour with lunch at Scotchies where they do jerking on site. We had a wonderful time with Richie and enjoyed his jokes and knowledge of Ocho Rios along the way. Make sure to ask Richie to show you Tropical Reindeer while you are in Ocho Rios!!

Richie is the best! On January 7th my wife and I made a stop in Ochos Rios on a cruise to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary. I had contacted Richard Brooks before we left on our trip and he agreed to be our tour guide for the day. I told him we were looking for an excursion where we could learn about the country of Jamaica, the people and the culture. I wanted to tell everyone about the wonderful day we spent having Richard as our tour guide in Jamaica. Sue and I both feel that we got a great view of daily life in your country and were very pleased with all of the sites that he showed us, the people he introduced us to, and the places he took us to. It was a wonderful day and without a doubt, the best excursion of our trip. If you want great personal service and a chance to really get to see part of the culture of Jamaica, Richard Brooks is the person you should hire. I felt we were traveling with a friend as Richard joked with us and told us about everything we saw during our 5 hour tour! He even had beverages for us in the van! No problems, no worries. When I next get the chance to go to Jamaica, Richard is the first person I will contact, both as a tour guide and as a friend!

Negril Hi again, Well we tried to book with Richard but he was busy so he gave us another friend to use. His name is Collin Taxi Service and Tours. Collin drove us to Negril for the day with stops of interests alone the way. Good times! Thanks Richard again, and hope to see you again soon. Dave and Linda Soluk (Athabasca, Alberta, Canada)

An almost perfect day in Ocho Rios I was looking for a private tour as part of our cruise and came across Richard Brooks by chance. I don’t regret this coincidence in the slightest. The day was great, Richard has a great sense of humor and a lot of knowledge. We visited a lookout point, the Konoko Falls & Park, saw a lot of the surrounding area and at the end we had Yerk Pork. Thanks Richard 🙂

What a great private tour of Ocho Rios and surrounding area I contacted Mr. Brooks for a private tour of Ocho Rios about a week prior to our trip in November 2014. He responded right away and we agreed on a 5 hour day tour of Ocho and surrounding area. He catered to what we wanted to see and where we wanted to go. He took us into town and we saw gated communities, the hospital, schools, churches, supermarkets, and we had lunch. My husband and I asked all sorts of questions about Jamaica and Mr. Brooks was very informative. He is punctual, professional, friendly, courteous, and very humorous. We definitely recommend Mr. Brooks as a great tour guide and someone you can rely on for transportation. If you are reading this Mr. Brooks, all the best and thank you for the experience and information. Hope to see you again! We will definitely be back to Jamaica!

Tour in Ocho Rios! We ABSOLUTELY Loved our tour with Richie! Getting off our ship was a challenge and our group was late getting off. I found Richie patiently waiting with a smile. His 13 passenger was clean and the air worked great. Richie surprised us with ice cold drinks in a cooler. His knowledge of the area and his personality were WONDERFUL. He let us pick several destination even split our group up and picked us all up and off to lunch. We had great conversation as if we were out with an old friend. Couldn’t have picked a better tour guide to get us around. We made it back to the ship in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone visiting the area. If you are cruising he is a great alternative to the excursions offered through cruise ship.

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Awesome Guide!!!! Mr. Brooks was wonderful!! He made my husband and I felt at home. We spent a great deal together touring Ochos Rios and he was just hilarious!! He took us to the Blue water hole and that was just wonderful! We had a blast and we will be sure to look him up again the next time we head to Jamaica. I recommend him to anyone who looking for an authentic tour.

One day tour with excellent guide Richie We have spend one sunny day in May in Jamaica and thanks to Richie, we were able to see more than we could ever dreamed of. First Richie took us on private car tour of surrondings of Ocho rios, including tasting of some typical fruits and drinks, with a beautiful view of ocean and jamaican nature. We experienced some crazy time in Blue hole, after we moved the beach and we finished the day by eating some typical jerk chicken and pork at Scothies and wandering arounf the city market. Richie is the top choice if you want to see the real life as well as the touristic side of this beautiful island. Thanks again Richie!

Amazing Day! I am not one to write reviews, although I used them heavily to plan this trip. As we parted ways with Richard, I told him that I would make a point to come home and leave a review for him. He is truly a great man and totally worth booking for your tour. When we return, he will be the first we contact. I can’t say enough about our day with Richard! We arranged our day tour with him the week prior to our trip. Richard responded within 24 hours to all of my emails and was very clear with details and arrangements. He offered many options and suggestions – even our tour day was based on when there wouldn’t be a cruise ship in order to avoid congestion. The day of the tour, we expected him to be on “island time” and were surprised to find him in the lobby waiting on us. He was very flexible and truly made us feel at ease. As he drove us around Ocho Rios to our destinations, he educated us regarding the island and Ocho Rios. He made it so much fun to learn about the island. We were able to see several sites and attractions that would have had to been purchased as several tours (over the course of at least 3 days) via the resort. He made a point to stay by our side and look out for us at all times. We felt totally safe and secure with him as our guide. We went at our pace and were able to ask tons of questions.

Tubing: All inclusive bamboo beach Excellent! La Toya was our tour guide she was great. She was friendly and explained everything to us!!! She took care of us! But that rum punch!!! Woooow

A great day The day started with Richie picking us up from our resort at 9am. He then took us to Dunn’s River Falls first, which was good because the cruise ship passengers were not there yet and it was not very crowded. After Dunn’s River he provided us with some cold beverages. We then made our way up to Blue Hole, drove through Fern Gully and stopped at a Jerk Center before heading up to the hills to Bob Marley and Nine Mile. Richie was courteous and answered our questions about his island. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Jamaica and the attractions. We liked the private day tour because we were able to go at our own pace. We would definitely recommend Richie to anyone visiting.

WOW! Richie warmly greeted us at our hotel each day we went out on tours with him. He was very outgoing and encouraged our questions. He was very knowledgeable of Ocho Rios and every place we went with him, including Black River area and Negril. He was so much fun to visit with. He treated us like family and we can’t wait to go back, we feel we met a friend for life. He made our vacation so enjoyable, we have already made arrangements to go back and discover new areas with him as our guide. He showed us many places that he felt would interest us in addition to places we requested to go. We felt comfortable asking him what else we should see while we were in the area. We would highly recommend touring with Excursion Ocho Rios Private Day Tours as it made our vacation really special.

Best tour guide in Ocho Rios! I contacted Richie online to be tour guide when we stopped in this cruise port. I asked him to take us on a tour that would give us an overview of that part of Jamaica. We wanted to see and hear as much about the people and the culture as we could in short time. If possible I wanted to drive into some small villages as well to see the buildings, the way people live there. Richie delivered!! He is the best! We joked and laughed the whole 5 hour tour. He is very knowledgable about his country and told us many interesting stories and helped us understand his people. We had a wonderful day and was one of the best tours on our trip. As someone else mentioned he even provided cold drinks for us in his clean, comfortable, air conditioned van. My husband and I were very pleased with all the places he showed us, the people we met and I highly recommend him as a first class tour guide! Hey Richie, been to Scotchie’s lately???

Great time in Jamaica! We travelled with Richard and his son Oneil around Ocho Rios and for a day trip to Negril through Montego Bay. Everytime, we had a great service, clean car, good drivers, we felt safe all the time. they were joyfull all the time and would answer to our many questions … during the daytrip to Negril, Richard had refreshments for us all day long. Each stop we did, he waited patiently for us and we never felt rushed. Overall, we had a great time and we would recommend their services to anyone travelling in Jamaica.

Safe, Reliable, Affordable cruise day transportation We were stopping at Falmouth Jamaica and wanted to spend the day at the Rose Hall Hilton. A friend of ours had used this group before and O’Neil Brooks – one of the owner’s or owner’s son. Everyone kept trying to push Resort for Day but we didn’t want to get carted in a bus, get there late, no be able to leave when we wanted to, etc. so we booked through here. Very reliable, he was waiting for us in the “pre-booked ground transportation” area which is a little hard to find so you should ask an official where it is (past all other transportation near rear of ship in our case). O’Neil was there and ready to take care of us for the day. He drove us to the Rose Hall Hilton (we got there before 11am and ship was in at 1030!) and he waited there for us! We chose to leave at 345p and he saw us come out front, pulled right up and took us back. For 6 people it was $200 which we thought was a great deal and worked out better financially booked this on our own and the Rose Hall Hilton on our own versus Resort for a Day. We were worried about safety in Jamaica – this group is safe, reliable and very attentive. Would highly recommend for your excursion or other transportation needs in Jamaica!

Great Tour Had a great time on this tour. Richie Brooks is a great guide. We had a lot of fun laughing, talking, and learning with Richie. Highly recommend this tour.

Excelente guia Hemos estado de crucero por el Caribe y en uno de nuestras escalas fue Ocho,Rios donde habiamos contratado con Ocho,Rios Day Tour una excursion para los 21 componentes de la familia. Fue un gran acierto pues nuestro guia Richard demostro su profesionalidad y nos mostro lugares encantadores de este lugar, asi como sus playas en un ambiente divertido del que participamos mayores y menores. Gracias Richard y no dudes que si volvemos a Ocho,Rios contaremos contigo.

A Wonderful Tour with A Great Guide Richie was a very informative and interesting tour guide. He showed up right on time to pick us up from the cruise ship port. We were two couples coming from a Royal Caribbean cruise and wanting to see and explore as much as possible. Richie started with a very informative and knowledgeable review of the history and culture of Jamaica. He really seemed to want us to explore Jamaica with all senses. He took us all around from Falmouth to Ocho Rios to Montego Bay. We got to go to a local market where we learned about and tasted local fruit. At the local market, Richie purchased sugar cane for us to snack on during the day. I will always remember touching the shy lady plant, which Richie took time out to show. We saw many beautiful sights with opportunities for photos. Richie took us for an authentic lunch, where we tried breadfruit, festival, and fish. When Richie learned that my husband and I enjoyed jelly coconut, Richie made sure to find us a place to buy one on the side of the road. It was delicious! Don’t miss out on an opportunity to spend the day with Richie! If we are ever back to Falmouth, Jamaica, I will be sure to contact Richie again. Richie goes above and beyond to make sure that you’ll be satisfied with the tour. We definitely were and look forward to exploring Jamaica again one day in the future.

An Amazing Tour Company!!! We found Richie through tripadvisor.ca and he lived up and surpassed his reviews! He picked myself and my three friends up right at our hotel (right on time too) and took us for a day full of humour, fun, and adventure. We did Dunn’s River Falls and the white water tubing; he took us through the hills of Furn Gully making stops along the way, took us to breathtaking views of ocho rios, an amazing jerk chicken lunch, and other historical. Richie loves his job and has a real sense of genuiness about him; he is full of information about Jamaica-fun and historical and answered all our questions…he really gave us a sense of Jamaica. This has been one of the best tours I have been on and I am well travelled (over 21 countries visited). I would highly recommend Richie to anyone that travels to Ocho Rios or the surrounding area! Thank you Richie for such an amazing day!

Jamaika? Nur mit Richie!!!! Unsere Reise ist jetzt schon etwas her und es tut mir wirklich leid, dass ich noch keine Bewertung geschrieben hatte, denn Richie hat es sowas von verdient!!! Wir waren zu fünft und sind mit dem Schiff Carnival Victory gereist. Die Tour hatte ich vorab per Mail mit Richie organisiert. Er war schon Monate im Voraus sehr hilfsbereit und hat uns ein paar Vorschläge gemacht. Doch mir als Bob Marley Fan war sofort klar, dass ich etwas von Bob sehen möchte. Also entweder das Museum oder das Mausoleum. Richie meinte aber, dass von Ochos Rios einfach die Tour zum Mausoleum besser sei. Mein Freunde waren etwas skeptisch wegen Jamaika. Es sei nicht so sicher uns so… Aber Richie war super! Er hat uns vom Schiff abgeholt und uns von der ersten bis zur letzten Minute begleitet. Er fuhr uns durch „unfestige“ Straßen von Jamaika zum Mausoleum. Wir fühlten uns zu jeder Minute sehr sicher und gut aufgehoben. Sein Auto bietet kalte Getränke, gute Musik, eine Klimaanlage und vor allem eine persönliche Unterhaltung durch Richie. Es war eine perfekte Tour auch für nicht Fans. Mein Mann mag überhaupt keine Touren. Und ist immer dagegen eine Tour vom Schiff zu buchen, aber diese Tour fand selbst er toll. Wir werden noch einmal nach Jamaika fahren und in jedem Fall wieder mit Richie. Er ist so herzlich, zuverlässig, motiviert und ein toller Fahrer!!! Wer nach Jamaika mit einem Schiff kommt, sollte niemanden anderen wählen außer Richie!!! Wer fragen zu ihm hat, kann mir gerne schreiben. Und Sorry Richie, dass ich erst so spät schreibe.

forgot to pick us up was sch,for9.45 am never showed up , hotel says he came by at 9.am i blame bookit for that,wouldnt refund ,so we had to go at 1pm till 5 so we thought. part of the group went missing till 5,30 we had dinner res, at 630 and we were 1hour away from hote,never made it ,didnt find out till we were checking out that the restuant charged or room for no show ,THAT IS BULL

Contact Richard before visiting Jamaica! We visited Jamaica for one day during a cruise in a group of 7. Based on Tripadvisor comments, we contacted Richard Brooks in advance to arrange for a laid back, not too touristy tour of Jamaica. He met us at the pier exactly on time and his son, O’Neil was our guide for the day. O’Neil took us to the Blue Hole which was the highlight of the whole trip for the kids – not commercial, no vendors, not crowded and warmer than Dunns River – but with waterfalls, rope swing, cave and swimming. He stopped for some shopping with some vendors that were very easy to work with and not pushy, and stopped again to visit the Spice Man who let us try a variety of jamaican fruit and spices as well as sugar cane. O’Neill also drove us through Fern Gully and a jamaican village and had lots of background and information for us. He then took us to a lovely private beach with lunch and music. The kids were raving about sugar cane en route to the beach and when we got back in the van, O’Neill had picked up a bag of sugar cane for them as a treat at the end of the day which was something extra and unexpected but greatly appreciated! It was a perfect day and I would highly recommend Richard Brooks and his son to anyone travelling to Jamaica. In fact….on the plane on the way home I was sitting beside a gentleman planning a trip to Jamaica later this year and I gave him all of Richie’s contact information. Ahead of time, Richard was excellent for communication and planning, and on the day, both Richard and O’Neil were professional, knowledgeable, charming and 100% reliable. Ricahrd and O’Neill – thank you so much for a perfect day!

RICHIE IS THE BEST!!!! I booked Richie for a shore excursion for 5-6 hours. He has a car that seats 7 and a bus that seats 14. The more people you have the less you pay. I found people on Cruise Critic Roll Call for my Princess Cruise and posted a message telling everyone about the tour. Within a couple of days I had 14 people signed up! I told Richie that I didn’t want to go to the usual tourist places. Since I love Botanical Gardens I asked him about Turtle River Falls, Botanical Gardens and Bird Aviary. He said he thought it would be a great place to visit and afterwards he would drive around and give us a tour of Ocho Rios. Richie was amazing! He is a laugh a minute type of guy and very entertaining! He took care of us the whole way, had beverages in his van and showed us the best of the island. His love of his country truly shows! Richie drove us around pointing out many places of interest, made some roadside stops, which included a man making/selling fresh dried herbs and gave us a pottery demonstration! I would recommend him to anyone who will be going to Jamaica. He without a doubt made the excursion to Jamaica a memory I will never forget! Turtle River Falls, Gardens and Bird Aviary are simply stunning. This tropical paradise will take your breath away with its rustic charm and natural setting. We had an excellent tour guide there who pointed out hummingbirds, talked of various trees, including crushing the leaves on a pimento tree (which produce allspice berries!), discussed various flowering plants, fed the koi fish in a brilliant display of a feeding frenzy, and walked us past the lily pond to the aviary. The aviary has dozens of bright colorful birds flying around. The macaws were gorgeous! They are all very friendly and will perch on your shoulder, arm or head! We were given some bird seeds and the birds were literally eat out of our hands! There were 14 cascading waterfalls on the Turtle River, which flow through the property. The falls really cooled us off as we took off our shoes and climbed the large rocks to the cascading falls. Richie is the best and don’t hesitate to contact him for lasting memories of Ocho Rios!

10 stars! Every time me and my fiancé come to Jamaica we make sure we contact Richie! He’s so friendly and knowledgeable it just makes the experience so much better. This is our third trip to Jamaica and we actually booked him two days in a row. You can not go wrong with using his services. I promise you won’t be disappointed! Thank you Richie for being so amazing!

Great guide. I had heard about Richard on trip advisor prior to our trip to Ocho Rios.After a fast reply to my email I reserved a day trip for 8 of us.Richard is very knowledgeable and very funny.He brought us sightseeing up Fern Gully then to a great tour on the White River tubing.From then on we were off to the Blue Hole which was the highlight of our trip.On the return to hotel he brought us to a cheap place to buy t-shirts.Perfect day for all of us and we will be using Richard on our trip again next year.Be sure to ask him about Snow in Jamaica. Thanks again Richard. Mark

Amazing tour of Ocho Rios with Richard Brooks! My husband and I booked a tour with Excursion Ocho Rios with Richard Brooks. He was amazing…hilarious, extremely knowledgeable, and very professional. We learned so much about the country of Jamaica, the parish of St. Ann and the town of Ocho Rios. We couldn’t stop laughing even after we returned from the tour. When we return to Jamaica we will definitely book an excursion with Richie and recommend him highly!! Hope you have as much fun as we did! Thanks Richie for an amazing excursion!

A great tour We were travelling as a group of 4 adults and wanted to see a little of the ‘real’ Jamaica. We contacted Richard a couple of weeks before we arrived in Jamaica and he helped us to plan our trip. We visited Fern Gully, a fantastic view spot for photos, a small school, a roadside stall selling spices and fruits (Dennis the Menace) Turtle River Falls and the Blue Hole, and then a quick visit to a shop too buy a couple of souvenirs. Nothing was too much trouble and Richard was a very informative and humorous guide who provided us with an entertaining commentary throughout the day. He looked after us well.

Amazing Day with Mr. Richie! Mr. Richie! He made our stop in Ocho Rios so memorable. I cannot say enough good things about him and his tour. Someone on a Facebook group recommended him and I read the reviews and decided to go with him. I’m so glad I did! He was so funny, had waters, sodas, and red stripes just for us in his super comfortable and well-air conditioned van. We went to this beautiful overlook, botanical gardens, and fern gully/blue hole. He knows his stuff when it comes to his hometown and country and everyone seems to know him! He even stopped and grabbed Jamaican bananas for us and they were divine. His tour and our day in beautiful Ocho Rios was the highlight of our cruise. Thanks again Mr. Richie!

Travel in Ocho Rios We had a wonderful experience with Richie Brooks (Excursion Ocho Rios Private Day Tours). He met us as arranged when our cruise ship arrived. We had a little time before our Dolphin and and Stingray adventure started so he took us on an awesome tour and made it very special for the kids. He took us to a local pottery shop where the kids were able to make their own pots. We then went on a beautiful garden tour before going to Dolphin Cove. He provided cold drinks and a safe place to keep our items. Richie was great and we would highly recommend him for a safe and fun day in Ocho Rios. We had a party of 9. Thanks again Richie for the wonderful day and tasty Patties!

perfect day in jamaica We’ve been to Jamaica couple times before. This time, we brought our kids and we booked a tour with Richard! This was by far our favorite day on any cruise ship port excursion ever! This email communication was excellent. His tour was so much fun! He made sure that our family had plenty of drinks, and he took us to some great places! In addition to the typical haunts of Dunn’s River Falls and river rafting, our kids loved seeing the Jamaican countryside, and visiting Dennis the Menace, a local organic farmer. it was my husband’s birthday, and Richard surprised us with a bottle of champagne! This guy is the real deal. He’s professional, courteous, and will give you the best day you’ve ever had in Jamaica!

Best introduction to Jamaica! We entrusted Richard with our one and only day in Jamaica as we passed through on a cruise. Richard was a complete gem, meeting the wishes of all of us: arranging horseback riding with my two teenagers, time to stop and check in with a fruit stand, time for lunch at Scotchies, a drive through Ferngully and finally, the absolute best part: time at the Blue Hole. Richard was knowledgeable, considerate and so very patient. He made me, my husband and 2 teenagers feel not only welcome, but also very eager to return to Jamaica to explore and enjoy the cultural and natural environment for a longer stay. What a memorable experience. Thank you!

UN DIA EN OCHO RIOS JAMAICA El crucero Allure of the Seas, atraco en Jamaica y desde alli tomamos un taxi que nos llevo a Ocho Rios, Las Cascadas. El viaje es de aprox. 2 horas ida y vuelta pero vale la pena, pues el lugar es precioso, lleno de mucha paz. Lo que no nos agrado de Jamaica es que el costo de vida es un poco caro. Nos llevaron a una tienda y todo era bien caro, mientras que cuando llegamos al puerto en las tiendas de alli conseguimos mejores precios.

Private tour We arrived in Ocho Rios on June 6th on the MSC cruise line. We were quickly directed to the correct spot to check in for our tour with Oneil. We waiting about 15 minutes for him to arrive in the van. We had the best time! He made us feel very comfortable offering us refreshments as soon as he picked us up. His van was very clean and the air conditioning kept us cool the entire trip. He was willing and ready to take us wherever we wanted to go. We requested to see Fern Gully, Irie Blue hole, shopping and lunch at Scotchies(best jerk chicken ever! Don’t get the chicken wrap, it’s cold and soggy 😕Oneil suggested we order 1/2 jerk chicken you will not be disappointed) He also suggested we stop at a local outside bar and get a cool drink. It was beautiful and overlooked the cruise ship. We passed his dad Richie on one of the roads and he made a point to stop and introduced himself. Together they run the private tours. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND both of them.

Special Attraction in Ocho Rios If your travel plans are taking you to the wonderful island of Jamaica, do not miss visiting Ocho Rios! But not just Ocho Rios itself, you’ve got to do yourself a favor and book a very personalized day tour with the very well know Jamaican Richard Brooks. Entertaining, informative, knowledgeable, fun, safe, and wonderfully personal, and a great jokester! We arrived on Carnival Victory and spent the next 4 hours with “Richie” and it made our visit to the Ocho Rios area of Jamaica, just that more memorable. We happen to be the type of travelers that enjoy seeing “where we are!” Not just the close-by straw markets and vendors. We want to see the area, the beauty, the local color, the people. So instead of the pre-booked tours offered by airlines and cruise ships, we prefer to find a private, local guide to show us around. Well, we hit the jackpot with Richard Brooks. He can be reached at the following; excursionochorios@gmail.com and also by calling 876-770-1539. I took the time to call the number and Richie answered right away. Told him what we would like to see and experience, and everything was set. Keep Richie in mind when going to the land of Bob Marley!!

Book Richard! Richard was the best from start, his sense of humor gets me every time. If you’re looking for a boring scripted tour he’s not the guy he’s very personable, honest and he’s well known around the town so he’s the most knowledgeable. We booked him for 1 day and eneded up with him for 3 days straight! 1 thing we realized is he will not let you feel like a visitor he makes sure you’re comfortable and well taken care of. I wish I had more to say but what else is there to do but contact him to have the best time possible in Jamaica, you tell him what you want and not only does he make it happen he does it with a smile for the love of what he does. Much love

Super Tour mit Richie, Yeah man Während unserer Mittelamerika Kreuzfahrt haben wir mit Richard eine Tour gemacht. Nach einem anfänglichen kleinen Durcheinander, weil noch eine weitere Gruppe verspätet zu uns dazugestoßen ist, ging es dann gleich los, Blue Hole, Duns River Falls und eine Gruppe dann zum Strand und wir haben mit Richie noch etwas Sightseeing gemacht. Alles in allem, es war ein super Tag, Kommunikation vorab via Email war top und es gab gekühlte Getränke im Van (Im Preis inbegriffen). Richard ist ein super lustiger Guide, Yeah man, und wir hatten richtig viel Spaß. Wir können ihn nur empfehlen und würden definitiv wieder eine Tour mit ihm buchen.

Great small private tours Richard is extremely knowledgeable. We did Dunn’s river Falls and Blue Hole. We had a private tour for the 6 of us. Richard is extremely professional and everything was as described. He made sure he had a guide set up for us at blue hole which was super helpful. Would definitely use again.

Amazing Tour My family cannot stop talking about our afternoon with Richard! He took the four of us to Island Gully Falls at The Blue Hole where our guide, Javier, was waiting to take us on an adventure of a lifetime. While we climbed falls, jumped from cliffs, repelled down a waterfall, and so much more, Richard stayed on site. Then he took us to Scotchy’s and joined us for jerk chicken and other island cuisine which were delicious. The entire time Richard entertained us with Jamaican facts and stories. We highly recommend Richard and will book with him on our next trip!

Excellent Richie Brooks led our group of 8 in Ocho Rios, we went to Dunns Falls, Fern Gulley, a local place to eat that was fantastic and he got us special service there, up the mountain side to a beautfiul look-out and was able to give us a tremendous amout of information about Jamaica. Loved the tour and would recommend everyone to use Richie for your tours. Thanks Richie!!!

The best trip in the whole world Excursion Ocho Rios with Richard Brooks is the best that a person could ever want. Richard takes you anywhere you want to go and stays with you. You get see what the real Jamaica is like. There was 4 in our group and we enjoyed every minute of it. I highly recommend you book with Richard Brooks. You will not be disappointed by no means. Great time by all! thanks again Richard and Marcia. The Soluk’s from Canada

Another great review of Richard Brooks We just returned from a cruise in which we had the opportunity to spend a day in Jamaica with Richard Brooks. WOW!!!!!!!!! What an awesome day in Jamaica, thanks to Richard. Richard met us just as planned. He showed the four of us around the island, taking us to the highlights, telling us interesting facts, and joking with us like we were family. Richard made sure we were taken care of, answered all our questions, and made sure we were comfortable and safe. Richard is a very honest person. One person in our party dropped some money on the ground at one of our stops. Richard saw it and told him. He could have easily picked it up as the person didn’t know he had dropped it. Richard took extra steps to be sure my husband (who has a prosthetic due to an accident) was comfortable and even called his son (who also helps him) and traded vehicles with him because Richard thought it would be easier for my husband to get in and out of his son’s van. Richard shows us how people lived in Jamaica. He took us all around the island showing us unique things and places (like the house shaped like a ship). I want to take this chance to say THANK YOU, Richard, from the bottom of our hearts for making our trip one that we will always remember. You better bet the next time we visit Jamaica we will contact Richard first and be sure he is available!!!!!!!! The next time we visit, we want Richard to take us down the river on the bamboo rafts!!!! It looked awesome. If you are visiting Jamaica, be sure to give Richard a try. His prices are very reasonable (much cheaper than ship excursions) and his tours are private so you don’t have to spend your entire day waiting on other people. It was an awesome day.

Warm Welcome to Jamaica Trip Advisor has proven to be a fantastic resource when travelling to new places. We’ve been pleasantly surprised by the great experiences we’ve had so many times based upon the resources we found on TripAdvisor, it shouldn’t surprise us anymore. Consistent with our previous experiences based upon TripAdvisor review, our fantastic experience with Richie Brooks impressed us, as well. I chose Richie because of the consistent positive reviews. That he is a punctual, professional, trustworthy, and engaging host. I can confirm that all of this is true. We arrived in Falmouth on the Oasis of the Seas. Richie was waiting for us in the area for private tour providers. I recognized him based upon the pictures I’d seen on TripAdvisor. He greeted us warmly. We hopped into his van and we were off! The first thing you notice after spending only a few minutes with Richie is how personable he is and what a great sense of humor he has. My husband and I were smiling and laughing almost immediately. The second thing we noticed during our time with Richie is that EVERYONE knows Richie (in a good way). We opted to go with a private tour with Richie in lieu of the excursions offered from the ship to avoid being herded with the masses in buses. Our goal was to get a less touristy taste of Jamaica. The first place we stopped off was the historic Seville house. The house was a working plantation that is now managed by the Jamaican national trust. During our tour we learned the history of Jamaica from the Taino Indians, Spanish, and British influence. We toured the grounds to see the preserved areas of the old plantation and also the old slave’s kitchen garden that is still maintained. From there, Richie drove us through the town of Ocho Rios. Prior to our arrival, I thought that it was a much larger town. However it is really a small local town that is built around tourism. There are many shopping opportunities all through town. My husband and I aren’t big into shopping, but if that is your thing, there are ample amounts of artisan’s wares to choose from. Our next stop was Fern Gully. Richie drove us through the “locals” area where it was nice to see the local school children going about their day from school. The area gets its name from the wide variety of ferns which grow in the area, towering high above the road forming a shady tunnel of lush greenery. Vendors line the road, selling wooden carvings and sculptures Next, we stopped off at a great Ocho Rios lookout spot for a refreshing beverage, whose name I can’t remember, but was in a beautiful area just below Mick Jagger’s house. After our refreshing beverage, Richie took us to our favorite spot Coyaba Gardens. We participated in a brief tour of the gardens, but we could have wandered around all afternoon. There is a great variety of flora and fauna, some of which is labeled. The views and photo opportunities are truly breathtaking. We followed our garden tour with Dunn’s River Falls. Yes, this is THE tourist spot for the area. It was swimming with tourists and people who were more than happy to sell to them. The husband and I neglected to bring our swim suit, but Richie still made the visit worthwhile. He followed us into the park and walked with us through each area of the falls, taking pictures of us along the way. You would never know that we didn’t actually climb the falls(yes, we cheated!) from all the great pictures Richie generously took of us. The perfect ending to day was our stop at Scotchies. This is someplace I felt you would see on Anthony Bourdain as an “authentic” place that the locals go to. I’d read about it before we arrived but am sooooo…glad we enjoyed a meal there. The jerk chicken with all the trimmings was fantastic. My husband and I are still talking about how great our meal was. If you are still reading, thanks for hanging in there! 🙂 In summary, count yourself lucky if you are able to book time with Richie. A tour experience with him is truly a treat!

Great Private Tour!!! Highly Recommend My friend and I were on a cruise and had a port stop in Ocho Rios. I found Richard and Excursion Ocho Rios through Trip Advisor and reached out to him. He responded so promptly and was so professional in all of his communications. He was extremely flexible and either gave us the option of planning our own day or he could plan it (or a mixture of both). Along with another couple (there were 4 of us in total), Richard gave us very easy instructions when we disembarked the boat and he was ready and waiting for us. It was an air conditioned vehicle with a 13 passenger seating van. He was informative, funny and took us to some of the most beautiful places that Ocho Rios has to offer. We interacted with locals and he bought us local fruit from the street vendors. He is such a pleasure to deal with and provides you with a much better experience than those pre-arranged cattle call tours and at a much cheaper price. Some of the highlights were the Blue Hole, the look out point, scotchies, fern gully and of course the beach!! It was a 5-6 hour tour…the highlight was the private guided tour of the Blue Hole that he arranged with a local guide, a DEFINITE must do. His contact info…Richard Brooks excursionochorios@gmail.com

Muy divertida, emocionante. Me encantó esta excursión, es ideal para un día soleado en Jamaica. No fue mi caso, y como uno se moja todo tuve un poco de frío. Si les toca un día así lo ideal sería usar un traje de neopren, pero no es absolutamente necesario. Lo que sí hay que tener es zapatillas para el agua o “water shoes”, como le dicen ellos. Caso contrario allá salen algo de 10 dólares. Una camara de agua es necesaria ya que no pueden llevar algo que no sea resistente al agua. Muy recomendable excursión!!

The Blue Hole and Mystic Mountain This excursion was from Excursions in Jamaica (Karandas Tours). As soon as we departed from our cruise ship in Ochos Rios, we were met by our driver Uton. Uton drove our party (7 of us, 2 adults and 5 teenagers) in his van to Mystic Mountain. He dropped us off and gave us his cell number. He told us to call him when we were ready to go. We took the chairlift up to the bobsled rides. This was very fun, even though it went by too quickly. Then we swam in the infinity pool, went down the slide, enjoyed the fabulous views and then ate lunch in the restaurant. We called Uton and he quickly picked us up. He had a cooler of cold drinks for us and drove us the Blue Hole. (You need to have water shoes, but if you forget you can rent them from a little stand on the way up the mountain.) Here we were met by our guide Devore. We had a fantastic time here! Devore took us up the falls and into little caves. He guided each of us as we climbed down the steep falls and jumped into the beautiful blue hole. It is not crowded because not as many people know about it yet. This was definitely a highlight of our trip to Ochos Rios. My husband and younger son did not attend because they wanted to go to Dolphin Cove. With the Dolphin Encounter excursion, they had to go to Dunn River Falls instead. After seeing our pictures and hearing about our experiences they were very disappointed they weren’t able to join us.

Ocho Rios mit Richie Anlässlich unserer Kreuzfahrt haben wir mit Richie eine Tour gemacht. Organisation war top, hat alles super geklappt! Blue Hole war ein Mega Erlebnis, die Dunn River Falls haben und nicht so gut gefallen. Das lag aber nicht an Richie, sondern daran, dass sie total überlaufen waren. Richie war gut drauf, hat uns Land und Leute näher gebracht! Danke dafür!

Great guide. We wanted a last minute trip to go rafting on the white river. We called Richie and he handled everything. Prompt, funny, honest and knowledgeable. This is the tour guide you want in Jamaica! He has been doing it forever and he knows all the ins and outs. He won’t push you to his spots for eating and shopping. But he is full of suggestions if you need them. We will use Richie again.

Richard war der beste Guide den man sich vorstellen kann: sicherer Fahrer, beste Gespräche, viel Humor und jamaikanisches Lebensgefühl – toller Service. Eine beste Empfehlung für alle die Bob Marley besuchen wollen.

Great Experience! I found Richard here on trip advisor, and enjoyed the tour so much I want others to experience as well. Richard was prompt with his email correspondence, which makes organizing a tour very smooth and easy. A small deposit via PayPal is required but I assure you Richard will show up. For a very reasonable price we were able to visit Fern Gully, Dunn’s River Waterfalls, Blue Hole (my favorite), White River Tubing, as well as SEVERAL other scenic locations. We could’ve shopped but instead Richard had us visit the “Spice Man”, who had us sample local fruit. We all purchased some spices which are so fresh. There was never a dull moment as Richard mixes his historical knowledge of Jamaica with a great sense of humor. We felt safe at all times and highly recommended Richard as your tour guide if you decide to visit. DON’T JUST STAY ON YOUR RESORT!!! GET OUT AND SEE JAMAICA!!!!

Richie is THE BEST We spent our honeymoon in Jamaica and booked Richie for 2 days based on his great reviews. I am so glad we did because Richie is simply the best. We were able to see sights and experience things that we might have been unable to do if we were with the resort or a larger group. Richie is polite, prompt and funny (and that’s just the beginning) He provided a cooler with cold drinks and a safe place to keep our things. We can’t wait to return next year and book Richie again!!

Great Private Guide We booked Richard for our custom tour because it was cheaper than booking with Carnival. My whole family loved the day with Richard. First he took us to Dunn Falls and watched our stuff while we climbed the falls. This saved us from having to rent lockers. Also remember you don’t need a guide for Dunn falls. We climbed it twice on our own and it was a lot of fun. Next Richard took us to an authentic jerk chicken restaurant to try some delicious spicy chicken. We ended up at Maragritavlle to end the day. Richard did everything he could to make us happy and helped us enjoy our time in Ocho Rios. He had the lowest price and was a great private tour guide. We will book him again if we ever go back to Ocho Rios.

We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip. We all loved the experience. When you shop, be prepared to bargain. Many have the same items at different prices. We visited Dunn’s River Falls and another water fall where you could jump into the water. it was great. The ride over was full of sites of the people out and about. You must get out and enjoy as much of jamaica as you can. Ochio Rios had a Burger King that was popular with our group too.

Awesome private tour Richie was so generous to us during our tour. We were late getting off the ship, but Richie was still able to accomodate us and get us to 9 mile where Bob Marley is laid to rest. He even rushed the kitchen at the restaurant to make sure we didnt get stuck in jamaica. Although I would’ve been perfectly fine with that. thanks for everything richie, cant wait to see you again, ya mon.

See what you want not the driver. Five friends and I had the pleasure of Richard’s company in Ocho Rios. He promptly picked us up at our hotel, was dressed appropriately, personable, courteous and professional. He was also knowledgeable about his country and was able to answer our questions. What I believe sets Richard’s tour apart from others is that he is interested in what you – not himself – wants to see. There were times he actually turned around to go the other way when one of us mentioned something of interest. If you are interested in going where you want to go and seeing what you want to see, this is the Man!

Great day in Ocho Rios! I can’t tell you how highly I recommend Richie Brooks! I was so concerned about hiring a provate guide-would he be trustworthy, reliable, courteous? Richie was that and so much more! He met us at the port at the exact time we discussed. Took us where we wanted to go plus showed us places in Ocho Rios that we never knew to even ask about. He had a car problem at one point and had no way to contact us because all of our stuff was in his van and he sent his son over to help us! He wound up getting there at the same time as his son, but what service! Cold drinks in the cooler were a pleasant surprise! If you are in Ocho Rios call him, you won’t be disappointed!

Great day out! Great day out visiting dunns river falls and island gully falls. Very professional service super friendly and very knowledgeable. Brilliant to see Jamaica close up and personal. Would definitely recommend A+++++

BEST OF OCHO RIOS From the moment we met Richard when he picked us up from the airport, he made us comfortable and relaxed. He had a cooler of cold drinks waiting for us, drove us from Kingston through the mountains with skill. We had a list of things we wanted to do and he helped us figure out when the best times would be. The Blue Hole – was our absolute favorite – DO NOT MISS THIS. Second favorite was the Botanical gardens. At every stop, he was accommodating to OUR schedule, and allowed us as much time as we wanted. He seemed to know everyone and everything about the area. Thanks Richard!

Touring with Richard the highlight of my trip! Anyone can tour Jamaica but seeing it with Richard is a whole different experience! I booked Richard after sending emails to many other tour companies and his response to my request was the best. He customized it to my likes and he also had the best price. I didn’t want to do the tourist areas as much as I wanted to see the real Jamaica,the countryside and it’s lovely people and that’s exactly what I got, crazy country roads included. In fact driving those roads was an experience in itself! If you tour with him ask him about his “phd”. He will personalize your tour to exactly what you want to see and do and he will just take you and the people you are travelling with. From the moment he met me at my resort I felt like I had known him forever, he is very down to earth, funny and knows his Jamaica. I learned so much about his lovely country and the people.We had real fruit from the land, freshly picked and met wonderful people. Travelling alone he made me feel safe and secure at all times. We toured Bob Marley’s home as well, had lunch at Scotchies, (a must-do) went to the flea markets. I had so much fun with him that I just couldn’t come home without booking another tour on my last day. I only went to Dolphin’s Cove but just sharing some more laughs with Richard and kissing the dolphin it was a great ending to a great trip! On the first outing my camera’s battery decided to die but Richie had one and took an unforgetable picture for me. Then he surprised me on the last trip by having it blown up and presenting it to me, what a nice surprise. He also had a cooler filled with refreshments which really came in handy after the Marley tour and I tried Red Stripe beer which I must say was really good. I was really sad to have to say good-bye to Richie but I know I now have a friend for life. I will definitely book him on my next trip. Thanks again Richie for an unforgettable time and for making me feel special.

Great morning in Jamaica with Richard! We booked White River tubing with Richard Brooks and he was FANTASTIC! Richard was so friendly, knowledgeable, and his spotless van comfortably held our group of 8 people with extra room. We had a couple glitches—none were Richards fault—because it was Christmas Day. Richard saved the day with quick execution of Plan B. Richard knows everyone and everyone knows Richard. We had the river to ourselves with two excellent river guides. Richard took great care of us. Can’t wait to come back to Jamaica and will definitely have Richard show us more of his beautiful island. Book local with Richard, avoid the big groups and crowds of cruise excursions, and you won’t be disappointed!

Wonderful day trip around Ocho Rios My wife and I booked Richie for a day trip at the begining of September. We were extremely pleased with his services: from his prompt answers to my emails discussing the itinerary, to selecting the proper day for the trip (no cruise ships in Ocho, MoBay, or Falmouth) to the trip itself. We decided to experience the bamboo river rafting on Martha Brae and to visit the Blue hole. Both fitted quite well in our 1 day trip, that started at 9:00am in front of our Ocho Rios hotel, and ended around 6pm. We also had time for a quick stop at Discovery Bay, some shopping in Ocho Rios, and a delicious lunch at Scotchies (famous for jerk chicken & pork). Richie is truly a wonderful person, reliable, flexible, and his humour will put a smile on your face. His cooler with all sort of soft drinks was a welcome refreshment during the warm day. I put a smile on his face as well when I mentioned that I truly enjoyed the local foods, drinks and fruits. I could not lie about it, as both the Jamaican ginger beer and the ‘Ting’ bottles were sitting empty on the floor of his van, and the three of us just finished a delicious lunch at the Scotchies. The next thing I know, Richie stops briefly and buys us a handful of guineps to try them. Thank you, sir! All in all, it was an amazing day, and one of the highlights of our stay in Jamaica. And the day could have not ended on a better note than returning from the Blue Hole, enjoying the local scenery, with Richie driving slowly on the narrow and bumpy road through the forest, and everybody singing along Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds.

Alles super, toller Tag mit kalten Getränken im Auto inklusive�

Great trip to Ocho Rios!! We traveled to Ocho Rios on a cruise in April and wanted to experience the local way of life. The tours you could book through the cruise line were expensive and most only took you to and from one place. Well we wanted more out of our day so I started researching private tour companies. I emailed Richie and let him know what kind of things we were interested in doing and asked how much it would be… he emailed me back within a day and was very nice. He put together a tour package that was perfect for my husband and I and the price was very reasonable. His son Oniel was our guide while in Ocho Rios and he was awesome! We had a great time! We visited the Coyaba Gardens, Seville House, drove through the town, tried some local fruit & got some yummy jerk spices, had lunch at Scotchies & finished the day with a little shopping. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone that is visiting Jamaica. I am a very cautious person and did a lot of research before booking and we were not disappointed. Thanks again for a great trip!

Tremendo!!! Si vas a Jamaica, no puedes faltar a esa travesia por OCHO RIOS, excelente, fuimos en un grupo de 10 personas y le dimos un 10 a esta experiencia!

Picked us up in Falmouth Cruise Port Yes! Excursion Ocho Rios drove all the way to the Falmouth Cruise port to pick us up! We were lucky enough to have Richard Brooks as our driver. I am writing this review a little late as our day with Richard was back in February. Richard was prompt. In fact, he was waiting for us to get off the cruise ship. For a flat, pre-arranged price agreement, he drove us to the Marth Brae river rafting experience, to the place where James Bond was filmed at an alligator pond, and to a beach. We laid on the beach for several hours, and Richard stayed by his van for waiting for us the whole time as was previously agreed upon.

Although he drove us to the alligator place as requested, my wife and I changed our minds at the last minute and decided not to go in, only because it was just too hot outside. So we left to go to the beach. It’s this kind of flexability of why going with a private taxi service is so much better than a group tour. You can come and go as you wish.

A very nice and personable man, a clean and modern van with the airconditioning working, and promptness. Although we hadn’t requested a van, it sure was nice to have one! More room to spread out on a hot Jamaican day.

What could be better than that? We highly recommend Excursion Ocho Rios Day Tours.

Amazing local feel with tons of fun to be had from horseback riding, tubing, hiking, swimming or just simply sun bathing I found the tour very helpful, it saved us a lot of time and money. Richard the tour guide is professional but he instantly becomes a very good friend. There is nothing like travelling with a local and being comfortable with each other. This made the tour a lot more fun, Richard is legit! The horseback riding was scary as a thought but learning how to ride through the streets of Mammee Bay all the way down to the beach took all the worries away. The Dunn’s River Falls and the White Water Tubing are a great way to cool off from the hot summer caribbean sun, highly recommended. I highly recommend this tour, you will have a lot of fun while building new friendships and great memories.

Excelente opción para tour en ocho Rios El Señor Brooks nos ha dado un excelente tour a las cascadas Dunn y a Blue Hole . Estuvo puntual en el puerto esperándonos , y nos armó un excelente tour a los lados q queríamos ir. Recomiendo ampliamente sus tours . Una persona muy amable , al contactarlo por mail y al conocerlo .

Jamaica in a day with Richie It was our first time visiting Jamaica and, based on other trip advisor recommendations, we booked with Richard Brooks, from Excursion Ocho Rios. The email responses were prompt and courteous and the cost quote was excellent. Richie met us at our ship’s port right on time and was an excellent host during our one day stay. In addition to showing us all of our requested attractions (Dunn’s River Falls, Mystic Mountain and shopping), he showed us unexpected sites and even made special stops just for our children. He was funny and polite, and really seemed to look out for us and for our kids. We found Jamaican people to be very friendly and willing to go out of their way to help you – and Richie was no different. We definitely want to visit Jamaica again and Excursion Ocho Rios will be our first call.

Flavor of the Island Fantastic day with Richard as we explored the History and countryside of St. Ann’s Parish (Ohos Rios). His knowledge is only superseded by his wit and candor….We were thoroughly entertained! He asked us what our interest were then he molded a tour that suited us. A special treat was our visiting a small coffee plantation were Mr. Black (the owner) .provided us an intimate look into the coffee industry of Jamaica but more importantly the culture surrounding the small agriculture businesses of the mountains of St. Ann’s
Richard Brooks will deliver….

Like Driving Around with Your Friend Richard Brooks owner of Excursion Ocho Rios Day Tours and will coordinate whatever tour you want because it is private. This man is funny, supplies Red Stripe, pop, wata and knows his way around Ocho Rios. We decided to go sight seeing and some shopping . We wanted to see some of the area’s highlights and he did not disappoint.

He took us sightseeing through the St Ann Parish, Small towns and villages showing some lovely mansions on the hill side as well as a unique house in the shape of a ship along with its history. Jamaica is known to have the most churches per square mile of any country and we did make a few stops at some of them. We also stopped for some rum tasting and shopping. We toured with Richard 3 years earlier and he took us to a hidden shop. We asked and he remembered where and went back.We stopped at a well known place for Jerk Chicken and Pork, Scotchies and it was great.

Tour was totally tailored to what we wanted to do and see. He will however take you to Dunns River, Blue Hole, Tubing, Snorkelling, Shopping or what ever you desire.

He is a small business, is reasonable and entertaining. Highly recommend.

Best Guide in Ocho Rios My husband and I booked with Richie before we left it was the best day we had in Jamaica!! He made us feel so comfortable like we were spending the day with a friend. If your looking to spend the day exploring Jamaica this is the way to do it. You can’t beat the price and get to do what you want instead of being stuck with a crowd of people. Book with Richie you won’t be disappointed!!!!

Cruise tour A group of us from Ncl Pearl booked a trip with Richard and I’m glad we did. He showed us all a great time, entertained us with his jokes, gave us cold drinks and we visited several great spots. We had all previously did Dunn’s river falls, so instead we first went tubing on the White River, lots of fun, then the Blue Hole, again a great spot, Fern gully, a nice ride to take some photos above town and finally a little shopping. Highly recommend Richard Brooks, very reasonable and you won’t be disappointed!

Wonderful service We had a two hour window between a wedding and reception. I contacted Ritchie who replied to my emails immediately and arranged the perfect excursion. Ritchie arranged for Orville who is his associate to give us the most wonderful excursion we could have wished for. Orville took us to some great sites and photo opportunities. Ritchie visited us to introduce himself at our hotel a day later. What a character he is who is very professional. His clients are number one. I could not rate he and Orville high enough. True gentlemen with a wonderful approach.

Best tour/guide in Jamaica! My family and I spent a day with Richard when we were in Jamaica during a cruise stop. We use him every time we visit Jamaica. He is reliable, friendly, knowledgeable and a very safe driver. I highly recommend him and his company for private touring on the island.

Want the best? Richi is the Man! Great day in Ochos Rios and all this thanks to Richi. if you are on a cruise and have some hours in Ochos Rios then Richi is the man. Make sure you visit the blue hole. The dunns river falls are nothing compared to the paradise of the blue hole. Thanks Richi!

Buy one get one FREE We booked Richie (Dick) James Bond 🙂 through comments on here from Trip advisor reviews, I emailed several times back and forth and indeed always prompt replies, suggestions prices etc., so all agreed before we arrived. I write Buy 1 get 1 free as you get a tour guide and a very funny guy who entertains all day. What he does not know about Ocho Rios is anyone’s business as Richie knows all the best places to take clients etc. Indeed we tasked Richie with a challenging task and requests and he managed to achieve all 3, first class. We booked initially for two day excursions and agreed another when we were there. We asked if we could take a couple whom we met on our vacation on the extra day out and no hesitation he said “of course – no extra cost” excellent Truly if you want a reliable guide whom will turn up when he says and time, book this guy. Indeed we also recommended to another party who were in our hotel and they booked went out with him for the day and feedback was also great. Thanks Richie made our days out and always remember keep the bush trimmed and your friend on the hill whom never speaks, keep taking guests to visit him as he always stand to attention 🙂 Mark & Amanda

Great Day trip with Richard!! One of our group planned a day trip for us and our daughter last month, with Richard. He arrived promptly, and was awesome in guiding us and giving us the history of the island. We had a tour of the Ocho area, he arranged guides for us at Blue Hole. Everything went so smoothly and we felt so safe and in good hands! We had a fun lunch at Scotchies for some jerk chicken and drinks, and a bit of shopping locally. It was a great day and we would highly recommend Richard for others wanting a fun, safe way to explore the island! Thanks from Jim, Connie & little Zoey!

AMAZING! Richard was amazing! He was a great guide and driver. He took us to multiple places in Ocho Rios and waited while our family explored.

Very timely, kind, and funny! Great sense of humor and made sure we got back to our ship with plenty of time to spare!

Two perfect days with Richie 😉 We didn’t know Richard, so we booked him because of the good TripAdvisor-Ratings and hoped the best.
It took exactly two minutes after he picked us up to become one of the best days of our whole vacation in Jamaica. Richie is really nice and friendly and his humorous character turns every moment into real fun. Beside all the jokes and laughing he provides you a lot of information about the island and the history of Jamaica. Due to Richard we saw not only the tourist hotspots, but also some secret spots („the real jamaica“ ;)). We were really delighted about this day, so we asked him spontaneous for another daytrip. Luckily he had time for us and took us to the east of the island, which was definitely the best day of our vacation, because of both, the beautiful nature in this part of Jamaica in combination with Richie.
We wanna say thank you again for these two perfect
days with you and highly recommend Richard to everyone who wanna spend a great and stressless day in Paradise 🙂

Thanks a lot from your friends from Austria

Lisa & Peter

Wonderful Tour A group of 6 of us booked for a tour with Richard during our stop in Jamaica on the Carnival Magic cruise ship. This tour is not one of the ones scheduled by Carnival, and we are glad we found out about him. It could not have gone better. He was completely responsive to what we wanted to do, and his sense of humor and enthusiasm were contagious. He took us to beautiful places, exciting caves, a beach where my grandsons could wade, and a wonderful lunch place with the local barbecue. Richard was a definite highlight of our cruise, and I recommend him highly to anyone cruising that is looking for an alternative to the ship’s planned excursions.

A taste of Authentic Jamaica Instead of all the touristy excursions, we hired Charles a local Taxi and Tour guide and had an amazing experience as we climbed a beautiful waterfall (better than Dunns River), went down the White River on a bamboo raft, experienced not only one blue hole, but EIGHT and more! Give him a call at 876-355-1099. He is reasonable in price, trustworthy and a downright good guy! Tell him John and Shari say hi!

Family Vacation We were ready to get out of the resort and see some of Jamaica. We booked a day with Richard after reading the reviews on TripAdvisor. Booking was easy and Richard picked us up at our resort. We drove through Fern Gully, then went to Konoko Falls and The Blue Hole. We ate lunch at Scotchies, then took a tour of the Ocho Rios area. We learned a lot and had so much fun! Thanks Richard.

Shopping We had a lady named Tracey help us she was amazing. Went with us from store to store and whe we were looking for certain items she went and found them for us

Such a great person! Really made our experience better We were recommended to Mr.Brooks by a friend who visited Ocho Rios. He is very knowledgable of the area and knows where and when to take you. He made us feel at home when were were with him. It’s always good to have someone who is familiar with the area to take you around and Mr Brooks did just that. He is very funny and his laughter is contagious. He made us feel at ease.

Trip to the Blue Hole We had Richie take us from our hotel at Sandals Royal Plantation to the Blue Hole. He was a wonderful driver and guide. On this trip we were not interested in doing any other activities, but we will definitely use Richie again and take better advantage of what he has to offer and check out some additional sites.

Very interesting trip Took the bus to Ocho Rios for a shopping trip. The driver was very intertaining and helpful. He took us to a great store where we were treated very well by the staff. The store was called the Gift Exchange. The driver gave us a brief history along the way as well

Mark Henry a long established tour/taxi is my favorite Mark Henry (Cassie) has been around for long time and it seems his knowledge about the Island continues to increase. Mark is affectionately called our “family” tour guy in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Lately we have been using him for 1 day excursions when we arrive via cruise ship. Mark has a million valuable connections and is well know at the cruise port taxi tour stand…if you want to hit the beach no problem, shop, or just take an informative tour he is your man. Beside a taxi he also has a 12 person tour bus for larger groups. Mark is really like family and gets a 5 star from us …1-8767728278 or 1-876-4200572

Best Guide in Ochi Richard is hands down the best guide I’ve ever had. He picked us up from our hotel and took us through the countryside to the Bob Marley tour definitely has a PhD (ask him when you meet him:)). He did not rush us and completely went above and beyond our expectations. If your staying in Ocho Rios you MUST have Richard take you on your excursion!!!!

Community Tour This was a special tour offered locally through Air Canada Vacations (can’t speak of other providers). We toured an elementary school with grade 3-5 children up in the mountains. Very cute. We also went to a coffee farm and had a presentation from the owner and sampled coffee and local fruits. Then into Ocho Rios for a short shopping venture. A great day and time to see the real people of Jamaica.

No question the very best travel decision I’ve ever made hands down! Our day touring with Richie was by far the best day of our trip, perhaps my fondest memory in all of my travels. I recommend him 110% without hestitation and would encourage you to take the chance the get to know the real Jamaica by venturing outside of the cookie cutter hotel excursions. We couldn’t have been more pleased – Richie is a gem! I found Richie here on Trip Advisor and like many tourists and many of you, I always booked excursions through the hotel travel desk but this time we were travelling as a group of two couples in our 30’s and wanted more experience and more value than what the hotel could offer. When I first reached out to several of Trip Advisors top 5 Richie was the first to respond. He was not the cheapest, nor was he the most expensive. To put it into perspective our entire 10 hour private tour cost less per person than one hotel excursion. I’m not kidding. I felt at ease from the beginning and chose Richie on behalf of the group for our first ever private tour. This was a great decision. Richie was amazing. I only wish I could adequately express for those reading just how magical our day was because of him. Richie was on time (actually a bit early) and greeted us with the type of warmth and hospitality typically reserved for friends and family. He was wonderfully professional and kind from the start. I felt very confident we were in capable hands. Our day was busy one as we were packing in Dunn’s River. the Bob Marley Mausoleum in Nine Mile, Scotchies, and the Blue Hole (please see my other reviews on those under attractions). We deferred to Richies expertise on which order to visit the attractions in and he started us at Dunn’s since Richie wanted us to have the place to ourselves before the big crowds took over and this was a great call on his part. Richie held onto our belongings, took photo’s, pointed out several interesting facts about the falls and kept us safe and secure going through the gauntlet-like market place at the end. He far surpassed the paid tour guides in my opinion. Once we returned to the van Richie brought out the cooler stocked with some beer, water and soda and the refreshments sure hit the spot. Next we set out for the very long journey to Nine Mile to visit Bob Marleys resting place. The hour and a half trip up the bumpy mountain roads went by rather quickly as Richie kept us entertained with stories, jokes, and little know facts about the area. He also stopped at a road side stand to buy fresh bananas which he happily shared with us – an unexpected yet wonderful touch. One of many we would experience through out the day. Make sure if you make the journey to Nine Mile with Richie you ask about his friend Freddy. Too funny Richie! After we finished up at Nine Mile we headed to Scotchies for lunch. This was all it was hyped up to be and Richie made sure we had the best table in the house and he went so far beyond what we ever expected when he carried our trays and ordered what looked like a breadstick made with cornmeal and insisted we try it. I was convinced by that point that Richie does nothing half way – he was always going the extra mile to make sure our day was perfect and far beyond our expectations – this is his nature and mission accomplished for sure! Our last stop landed us at the Blue Hole. Richie made a call to make sure there were “local” guides there to meet us and as luck would have it we has the entire place to ourselves. I still wonder if he planned it that way. The guide Richie arranged for us was top notch. We had the time of our lives and this experience is one we will never forget and it was so far beyond what we could have ever experienced through the cattle call excursions done through the hotels. Once we finished up Richie took us back to our hotel and we exchanged phone numbers so we could try and arrange for him to take us back to the airport a few days later. This is how happy we were with our day – we wanted to have a little more “Richie time” and were thrilled he was available to take us to the airport. This too was an amazing adventure in itself and the perfect end to a wonderful vacation. We could not thank him enough as he turned a rather average trip into a out of this world experience. I know I speak for our entire group when I say that as soon as we finalize the dates of our next trip to Jamaica our first call won’t be to the hotel but rather to Richie to make sure he is free for us – airport pick up, drop off, private day tour – the works. I cannot imagine any future trip to the island with our having a visit with this wonderful man. Thank you Richie for sharing your experiences, knowledge, kindness and sense of humour with us. We learned so much from you. And a big thank you for your patience while trying to teach me Patois. I am still very much a work in progress. We hope to see you very soon my friend. For those of you with any questions about our experience with Richard Brooks & Excursion Ocho Rios as always please feel free to message me anytime. Best wishes for much success in the future Richie- good things come to good people and you Sir are one of the best! Respect. Always, Michelle, Denis & group

Fun morning at the Blue Hole! Looked after really well by O’neill, Richie’s son. went to the Blue Hole to dive and jump into waterfalls, amazing. Looked after really well there by devereux, who I hung onto most of the time!!! Then stopped for lunch and swim at the beach before back to the ship. Great fun, would really recommend!!

Best way to explore Jamaica I decided to explore Jamaica by booking a homestay at Marcias and Richards home and also booked several tours with them. It was one of the best trips I’ve ever done. Richard and his wife are the most friendly people you can imagine, they will treat you like family. Every excursion you dream of they will try to make it possible. I hope to see them again one day… I can highly recommend the Nine Mile excursion, Negril and my favourite one was the Blue Mountain trip. What ever type of traveler you are – tell Richard and Marica and they will make your stay in Jamaica an unforgettable experience.

Can’t wait to see more of Jamaica with Richard Brooks We are just back from a 10 day trip to Jamaica and one of our highlights was our day with Richard Brooks!!!! I send him a message letting him know when we would be in the country, and some ideas of what we want to do, and he was super prompt at getting back to me, his price is reasonable, he took us everywhere we wanted to go (Horse riding in the ocean, river rafting, and blue hole), and he is such a lovely man. We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with him. We felt safe, and well taken care of. He has lots of interesting stories, and it was a pleasure meeting him. We can’t wait to come back and have Richard take us around to even more amazing sites next time:). Thanks Richard xox. Your crazy Canadian Friends.

Schöne Tour…. …im Privat Mini Bus, die wir mit Richie erlebt haben. Richie wartete gleich am Ausgang zum CruiseTerminal auf uns (alles sehr unkompliziert und freundlich) und dann gings auch schon los – zuerst durch den Fren Gully (ein Strassenabschnitt mit vielen unterschiedlichen Farnen), auf eine kleine Tour durch das Hinterland von Ocho Rios – mit ein paar Fotostopps und einem kurzen Stopp bei einem Strassenhändler (Früchte – sehr lecker) – Richie geht sehr gut auf die Interessen seiner Gruppe ein, bei uns Kulinarik (einige Stopps um uns Früchte und Gewürze zu zeigen) – dann gings zu den Dunhill Falls, ein wirklich schönes Erlebnis – einmal was anderes einen Wasserfall hoch zu klettern 🙂 Unser letzter Stopp war bei einem befreundetem Händler (alles was man so “braucht” Zigarren, Saucen….) ….es war wirklich ein schöner Tagesausflug – Richie war sehr bemüht und sehr freundlich – kann man nur empfehlen!

Excellent time with Excursion Ocho Rios Day Tours Visited Jamaica July 2017 with husband, 5yo and 1yo. We had an excellent time with Mr. Brooks. We booked a private tour and were picked up on time from our hotel in a clean air conditioned van. He was even able to get a car seat for the one year old. We visited the blue hole and a nature observatory. It was wonderful to have him around to show us different parts of the city from a local’s prospective. My husband and I were extremely happy with our experience.

Thank you Richard with assisting me with my group of 21 while in Ochi. We had ana amazing time and everyone is still talking about how much they love Jamaica! I also want to thank you for doing my trip to Kingston last summer! Yeah Mon! Thank you again and I’ll definitely contact you for future trips! 🇯🇲

Absolutely Fantastic!!! My family took a cruise to ocho rios, Jamaica and this was,by, far our best decision. We called in advance of our cruise to set up a day with Ritchie Brooks. He was at the port waiting for us when we arrived. He had to be one of the nicest men I have met. He has lived in Jamaica his complete life and knows the area and people well. He gave us suggestions of where to go and we enjoyed enjoyed each stop. Ritchie had drinks for my family ready in a cooler when we were thirsty. We visited 2 of the more popular areas, but he timed it so there were not many people there when we arrived. He was really good with our kids and had a great sense of humor. Ritchie will make you feel at home. We spent the day with him got to see a lot of the local areas and even stopped and visited with a local farmer. After our tour, my family treated him to lunch with us. He was much more than a tour guide as we now consider him a friend. If you need someone to show you ocho Rios, Jamaica their is none better than Ritchie!!!!

Estresante pero divertida Excursion un poco estresante, por la cantidad de gente que va, pero divertida y dinámica. Fuimos en familia, y nos lo pasamos muy bien. Totalmente aconsejable.

cruise ship tour we booked Richie after reading reviews on trip advisor, I have 3 teenage daughters and myself and husband , we wanted something that they would find interesting and fun. Richie met us at the ship at 8:30 as requested, we went to Dunns river falls and were the first to arrive, we did the falls on our own and he waited for us, we had such a good time that we climbed the falls a 2nd time, he waited very patiently for us. THe kids loved it, we then went to Scotchies for some fabulous jerk chicken and ribs and beat the rush. Great lunch. Ritchie then took us on a tour of ocho rios and showed us some sites and homes in the hills. This was very interesting, even the kids liked it. the weather was not great, however the sun came out in the aft and although we had arranged to go to the beach we were starting to get tired. Richie almost seemed disappointed that we said that he was going to have an earlier day. We had hired him for a 6 hour day and we had a great time. he was a gentleman , we felt safe and secure with him, we saw some great sites and we were happy that the tour was private and we did not have to wait for other people. I would highly recommend him, he brought us refreshments and was really very interested in showing us not only the sites but the culture. Dont hesitate to book your custom tour with him. You will not be disappointed. We have been on many ships and tours and feel that this was great value. Cheers

We booked the Highlights of Ocho Rios excursion based solely on the reviews found on Trip Advisor. Am I glad we decided on this tour and this operator. We were met at the end of the pier by Oneal, a delightful and knowledgeable local resident. Our tour started in Fern Gully, then to Kokono Nature Park, and finally to the Blue Hole. Topping off the excursion was a stop to a popular local jerk restaurant where we all had a filling and satisfying meal. We wee dropped off back at the pier about 3pm. All told the excursion lasted about 5 hours. If you want a great tour when in Ocho Rios I highly recommend that you check out Excursion Ocho Rios web site and check out all the amazing excursions that they have to offer. I’m glad we did and you won’t be disappointed.

Highest recommedation for Richard Brooks! We sailed into Jamaica on the Oasis of the Seas and booked with Richie to drive us around for the day. We wanted a private tour for our family group of 12. Richie came highly recommended and totally lived up to his reputation. He is personable, trustworthy, flexible, and he knows all the best places to go. His also supplied beverages and treats and his van easily accommodated our family. He took us to Island Gully for tubing and Blue Hole for swimming and cliff jumping. Our 6 grandkids were ages 9-18 and they had a ball! Contact Richie and reserve your date with confidence that he will make Jamaica the best day of your cruise!

Richie ist der Beste Während unserer Kreuzfahrt im Januar 2016 haben wir unseren Stop in Jamaica mir Richie verbracht.Wir hätten keine Besseren finden können. Nachdem er unsere Wünsche kannte, hatte er sofort ein Programm für uns bereit.Er zeigte uns die schönsten Aussichten, den Markt und Strand von Ocho Rios. Schon vorher hatter er uns im Internet einige Vorschläge gemacht. Richie kennt sich super aus, mit ihm hatten wir viel Spaß. So etwas kann man bei den Ausflugsbuchungen über das Schiff nicht erleben. Wer einen Guide in Jamaika braucht, sollte unbedingt Richie buchen.

Island tour, Bamboo beach , Dunns river fall in Ocho Rio, Jamaica I would like to say that this excursion was offered on the Carnival Ship for 69.99 and I must say it was well worth it. Sasha was our guide person and she was awesome ,very fun, and organized. Sasha and her crew catered to my group and I to the fullest especially at the Bamboo beach. The food and drinks were superb!! The river fall climbing was also fun and great experience. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone who’s looking for something fun to do.

Great Vacation & Thanks To Richard Brooks We were in Jamaica recently & we all had a great time. Before this visit we knew nothing about the country but thanks to the people we met during this trip we left with fond memories. Jamaica is beautiful but what makes it beautiful is the amazing people. We had Richard Brooks as our tour guide for 2 days & he really is wonderful. He is friendly, nice, & warm. He knows his country & people well. When he shares this knowledge he speaks with so much pride & we were impressed. He made sure that we were comfortable, safe, & well-fed. He patiently answered all my husband’s questions & there was a lot! Hahaha! He got us capable guides when my daughter did her many crazy cliff dives! He brought us to many different places & we met a lot of people who made sure we had a wonderful time while there. There was Mark & Greg in Somerset Falls, Phil in Blue Lagoon, Victor in Firefly, Dennis by his roadside fruit stand, & Glen in Blue Hole. To all of you, thank you so much for an unforgettable vacation, but most especially to Richard Brooks for being more than a tour guide to us. You are a good man, Richie, but a great friend! You make Jamaica amazing! From : John, Toni, & Gel from Long Island, New York

Awesome tour and wonderful guide You can not find a better tour guide than Richie. From the very first time I emailed him, to nailing down the details and going on the actual tour Richie could not have been more helpful. He worked with us on setting up an individualized tour to take us to the places we wanted to see. He offered suggestions and set everything up for us. He introduced us to locals and gave us a very personalized view into Jamaica. He even arranged for his favorite tour guide to come in on his day off to escort us at the Blue Hole. We could not have asked for a friendlier more gracious guide. We will definitely contact Richie the next time we are in Ocho Rios.

Richard Brooks – Tour Guide Extraordinaire! I visited Ocho Rios as part of a cruise stop in 2010 with my wife and we booked a tour with Richie’s company. He was amazing! So amazing that we remembered his name and his excellent service and hospitality when we scheduled our next visit to Jamaica, again as part of a cruise excursion. I contacted Richie a few weeks before our cruise, this time porting in Falmouth, and he was extremely accommodating. We had a group of 15 people and he and his driver, Patrick, welcomed us with his large van and a cooler full of cold drinks. Our drive to the blue hole was about an hour and a half long, but he kept us entertained with his history lesson and nonstop jokes. We never felt unsafe, and had a wonderful time. Richie and Patrick joined us for lunch at Scotchie’s after the blue hole. Everyone knows this guy and loves him. Our entire group was treated to a great, memorable day in Jamaica thanks to Richard Brooks. I would book with Richie again and again.

Dunns River Fall We had a group of 25 or more. Our server/tour guide was JOVANE, he was awesome. He really knew the history of Jamaica. Everyone, include his co-workers simply love him. He has a beautiful spirit and is very polite and professional. Please mention to him and Mr. Fox how much the group really enjoy them spending the day in Jamaica taking us around. The beach for after was very good as well. I would recommend that you try the Dunn River Fall climb and dinner excursion. It was my husband and my honeymoon and we had a great time!

Richard Rocks! We booked Richard for our cruise excursion in Ocho Rios during April 2015. He was on time, trustworthy, friendly, experienced, and funny…and he seems to know everyone in Jamaica! We had 5 adults and 7 kids, and we all agreed that our day in Jamaica with Richard was our favorite. He took us tubing down the White River and then to the Blue Hole for some crazy waterfall adventures. He always made sure that we were safe and had the right guides. Hands down, we would hire him and again and highly recommend him.

The best guide in Ochoa Rios! We were on a cruise ship my husband myself and our 16-year-old son. After reading all the reviews I was not quite sure what to do since one day to do so much seemed overwhelming. I contacted Richie only two weeks prior to our cruise and he was not available. However, he recommended one of his colleagues and assured me that we would have a wonderful time and that we would be well taken care of. His pricing was only for the van itself and the stops that we made were all included -it was basically whatever we wanted to do. We just paid for the entry fees itself. This seemed a lot more fair than other places that would take us with other people in a van and base the price on the amount of stops that we made. Our driver/guide was Orville who was an absolutely wonderful sweet gentle kind man who we trusted with all of our belongings in the van-not to worry so feel safe and trust them! (unlike something most of us would not do in our own country). We did a lot of excursions but would have been happy just to stay at the blue hole which was spectacular! Our guide Glenn was very nice and did not try to hint at tipping and we were happy to tip him because he was so kind. the river tubing was so so although the ladies at the gift shop were a whoot and sold the most delicious coconut ginger confection. I bought most of what they had LOL. Our guide for the tubing was a guy named Vivian who kept saying you take care of Vivian, Vivian take care of you. I mean to say it once was okay but 10 times was a little obnoxious. The river tubing also cost more than the blue hole which was much more of a bargain and felt a lot less touristy. Finally we went to Dunn Falls although I could’ve done without that. It was just too much water and a lot of walking/ climbing. I would’ve just liked to look at it or to sit on the beach where the falls meets the ocean is which is fantastic. They also put you in groups where you have to hold hands with strangers, which a lot of people are not comfortable with. they have you yelling and cheering and doing a lot of stupid stuff. I would’ve, as I said, been just as happy to stay at the Blue Hole. We also ate at Scotchies which I think was wonderful. the food was authentic & very cheap. we treated our driver to lunch and it came to $32 for four of us including two beers. I don’t know why people say bad things about it -it’s outside under huts and it was really very enjoyable and delicious. Although I have reviewed all of our excursions and if you’re still reading thank you for staying on this long rant with me LOL but Richie and his excursions are the way to go! you do your own thing and it is worth every penny and it’s the most economical in my opinion. One more thing I need to add. Jamaica is a very poor country. Richie’s wife is head of helping children, poor children especially, with schooling. I went to the dollar store and bought about $15 worth of stuff and brought it in a used backpack to Richie. he was so grateful and I’m sure that they could really use it. if everyone would get five dollars worth of supplies pencils paper erasers etc. for these kids, I know it would make a world of difference. Thank you Richie and thank you Orville for taking such good care of us….you guys rock!

408 euros 4 adults 2 children + 150 euros entry to the Bob Marley museum + 150 entry to the falls for 6 people for 4 hours of driving and 1 hour of activities it’s very expensive to pay But we had Flova our guide, a passionate guide so very good despite the price

Richard Brooks will look after you I’v read reviews here in people getting ripped off in Jamaica. Under Richard Brooks, I had no such problems, in fact everywhere we went, he would make sure I wasn’t hassled. I also found him polite, respectful and a very funny fellow. Very knowledgeable with the history of Jamaica. Looked after me well. Will not hesitate to use him again. Not once did he try to sell me anything or steer me to places for commission which is what usually happens with most private tours. 5 stars for this guy 🙂

Excellent day out with an excellent guide We originally discovered Richard from trip advisor and after answering all my questions promptly via email and seeing the other reviews we decided to book a day trip for 2 of us prior to our visit to Jamaica. We arranged to meet Richard at 9am at our hotel and he arrived promptly with a big smile on his face. We were immediately put at our ease and began our journey. He told us that what every we wanted to do on the day, he would try and make happen and it was our day and all we had to do is ask. We decided to visit Dunns River Falls and botanical gardens which he said was no problem. We also asked if we could be shown around to see the real Jamaica such as the local life. Dunns river falls were amazing and Richard gave us as much time as we wanted and waited patiently. This he also did at the botanical gardens. As the weather turned a little grey we drove around the sites both wealthy and less well off and Richard was very informative answering all our questions with obvious knowledge of the areas we visited. We stopped for lunch at a restaurant called Scothies which specialised in jerk chicken and pork which first we watched being cooked and then had lunch. We can certainly recommend it, it was excellent. Richard was in no doubt an experienced driver and full of knowledge to share about Jamaica. On the tour he offered complementary drinks which was a nice touch. We were dropped off around 4pm at our hotel. We would thoroughly recommend anyone visiting the island to contact Richard for a very enjoyable informative and witty day out. Thank you very much once again Richard, Karen and Nick

Excellent way to discover Jamaica We retained the services of Richard Brooks for our day excursion into northern Jamaica. What a great time we had right from the beginning. Richard knows and love his Jamaica! We discussed many topics during our trip and visited Dunn’s River falls, Fern Gully, Oceans on the Ridge, Sun Valley Plantation and finished by a Supermarket (not a tourist trap) to buy some coffee, rum and jerk. We got a very interesting introduction into the real life of Jamaicans. Richard was excellent all the way and nothing could have been better. Even the price is very reasonable. Definitely the way to go if you want to learn and see Jamaica.

Unforgettable time in Jamaica thanks to Richard! Richard knows the island like the back of his hand! We went on a couple of tours with him all of which were memorable. Him and his family are the parts we miss most about Jamaica. Truly a magnificent experience and he already knows that we will be back for more!

Trip to Blue Hole, tubing down river and sight seeing through Marvy’n Paradise Marvyn got back to me quickly and got me on his list with just a two day notice. Dave was a super nice tour guide. He was there for us to see whatever we wanted. He was very personable and helpful. Alex at Blue Hole was so helpful. He had ahold of my hand much of the time since rocks and water were something I was far from familiar with. A fall could have been terrible. Blue Hole was beautiful, but not for the faint at heart. The tubing was fun. The current was quite slow and the rapids were very small, exactly what I could handle. The tour in the city would have been better for me if I had taken motion sickness pills, but others in the group loved it. I would advise others to check them out. You feel like you are visiting the city rather than going to an attraction in a crowd. The personal touch makes the city so much more real.

Unvergessliches Erlebnis! Beim Kreuzfahrt-Aufenthalt Ende 2016 in Ocho Rios hat Richie meinen Mann und mich auf unserer privaten Tour begleitet. Er ist super sympathisch und kann sogar etwas deutsch! Die Stationen der Tour haben wir im Voraus nach unseren Wünschen zusammengestellt. Wir entschieden uns für das Tubing und die Blue Hole (die hat uns besonders gut gefallen! GoPro nicht vergessen!). Während der Fahrt zu den einzelnen Spots hat er uns Wissenswertes über Jamaika erzählt und uns mit kühlen Getränken und frischen Früchten versorgt. Wir hielten zwischendurch an einem kleinen Obst-Stand entlang der Straße, durften von allem probieren, nahmen ein kleines Säckchen Avocado-Gewürz mit und bereuen total, dass wir nicht noch mehr davon gekauft haben – es ist so unglaublich gut!! Es war der erste und auch mit Abstand der beste Ausflug während der gesamten Kreuzfahrt. Wir hatten sehr viel Spaß und empfehlen ihn zu 100% weiter. Vielen, vielen Dank Richie für die tolle Zeit! <3

Don’t worry about a ‘ting My family of five (3 kids: 8, 11, 13) had Richie take us out for the day during our time docked from our cruise ship. We had an ambitious day planned of horse back riding on the beach and the blue hole and we not only did we do that with plenty of time to spare we also snuck in a bit of shopping and an authentic lunch at Scotchies (jerk chicken, pork, white yams, red strip) that was incredibly tasty. Richie made our day fun and lighthearted and our kids appreciated the authentic Jamaican drinks (Ting!). Don’t worry about a ting – every little ting gonna be aw-right if you have Richie as your guide. Ya Mon!

On Time! The booking process was super easy! We booked 2 trips and had a different driver each time. They are very timely and friendly. They both offered a very safe ride. Good dependable service!

Pamela Broderick Pamela is a sweet woman we found through youtube! We emailed her back and forth for weeks asking all types of questions! She always responded and was very helpful. When it came time for her tour she was there on time and we immediately felt safe with her and in her car. She is full of information. We felt like she knew everyone we drove by. She brought us the the blue hole and Bob Marley’s 9 mile tour. We spent all morning with her and afternoon. We are sad we didn’t get to take a photo with her. Any questions we had she would answer. Telling us the history along with current events that were going on. Good friday was the following day so there were people setting up with kites, and stuff going on at public beaches. Her rates were better than our hotels. Anyone who needs a trusted guide she is your person!!! We plan on going back one day and having her as our tour guide again! She is that amazing! pamelajbrod@gmail.com (876) 478-4689

One of the best excursions I’ve ever had. This excursion was my favorite day in Ocho Rios. Oneil picked my wife and I up from our resort. From there we did Mystic Mountain, Dunns River Falls, and, Ferngully, and The Blue Hole. The Blue Hole was a place that wasn’t advertised by the resort but was my favorite one. He even drove us around and showed us some fancy houses. Oneil was very knowledgable and had a great personality. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Ocho Rios.

Nothing but the best! We traveled with a group of 12 so finding a way to and from attractions seems like it would have been somewhat of a hassle, but not with Excursion Ocho Rios. Our driver, Claud, was fun, dependable, and had great knowledge of the attractions. He had a lot of tips for us to ensure we had the best time at each of the places we went. I highly recommend calling them if you need transportation!

The highlight of our trip Richard provided easy airport pick up and drop off. He even had cold drinks waiting for us. His warm smile and endless jokes had us feeling right at home. On our various tours, he told us lots of history along the way and he knows all the right spots to eat. Richard and Marcia were a pleasure to deal with and we’ll certainly be back.

Sweet 16 in Jamaica! My travel agent suggested that we book a day with Richie Brooks to tour some of the island and book some excursions. It was the absolute best suggestion. It was our favorite day in Jamaica. Richie was knowledgeable and funny. He delivered us to each excursion and made sure we had the best tour guides. He took us to see the beautiful full view of Ocho Rios. We thoroughly enjoyed our day touring because of Richie!! He was the best and we highly recommend booking a day traveling in Jamaica with him!

Marvelous day with Richard at the helm We were five couples from Cali looking for a fun day on a cruise stop. Richard was an excellent communicator prior to our trip, helping me craft a fun filled itinerary. He picked us up promptly at the cruise terminal and started us off at Dunn Falls. He found us an excellent guide to take us zip lining and through the falls. We followed that with a drive to Blue Hole, which was the highlight of the day. His handpicked guide was amazing and we had so much fun jumping into the falls and swimming in caves. We were hungry after all the swimming and hiking, so he took us to a great local place for jerk chicken, delicious plantains and bahama mamas. Lastly, he took us to a great shop to purchase souvenirs before we had to rush off to the ship. Richard was mindful of our timeline and best of all, had a cooler full of drinks and red stripe. He was witty and knowledgable about all things Jamaica. Everyone seemed to know and look up to him. We all enjoyed are day with Richard and would highly recommend his services.

Richie is the BEST!! I contacted Richie before our trip to Ocho Rios and I’m so glad I booked him early! I wanted to plan something special for my husband’s birthday and he had a great day set up for us. On January 26, 2015 Richie picked us up at 9am and started the tour. He showed us around the town, gave us great information, made a few stops to see beautiful views and then we ventured the 9 Miles to the Bob Marley attraction. Along the way, he stopped and gave us a cooler full of drinks and even had a bottle of champagne for my husband’s birthday! After Bob Marley, we went to Scotchies and ate lunch. I highly recommend this place! It was delicious! He finished by showing us around a little more and then we went to Dunn’s River Falls. We booked Richie for 7 hours and it was the perfect amount of time. Thanks to him, we are now more knowledgeable about Jamaica and really got a true sense as to what it’s like to live there. Book with Richie before your vacation to make sure he’s available! This was definitely the highlight of our trip! Thanks Richie!!

Richard is Great We booked a private day tour with Richard and it was fabulous. He gave us a tour of the town, through Fern Gully which has hundreds of species of fern in a gully with a winding 2 lane road. Took us to a number of sports for best views and finally to Blue Hole where he arranged with two lifeguards to guide us all the way through. Fabulous time.

Magical I stayed with Marcia and Richard Brooks from the 6th June until the 4th July and did all my excursions with Richie and Marcia accompanied us when she could. I went to Dunns River, Nine Mile, Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Devon House, Rose Hall, Wassi Art. Seville Great House, Negril and the Plantation Tour. They really made sure I enjoyed myself and they are the people to book with, Richie knows all the history and he’ll make you laugh with his jokes. I would only recommend Richie, Marcia and Oneil their son who also works in the family business. Go with them and I assure you, you won’t be disappointed.

nice day beautiful scenery, great markets, tropical falls, visit crafts factory and private park wish exotic plants.

Mr Brooks knows Jamaica! Trust Mr Richard Brooks to be there at the airport when you arrive, and take you anywhere with charm, humor, safety, and knowledge! We have just returned from Jamaica, and he and his son picked us up at Montego Bay, Sangster airport, and drove us to Ocho Rios to our hotel. Another day ,he drove us to an art gallery, and to a good place for lunch in Ocho Rios. He even stopped off at a store so we could make some purchases. He’s the man, delightful & honest!

Best vacation decision Our family of 5 spent two days exploring Ocho Rios with Richard Brooks. Richard is a great guide, trustworthy and an all around great guy. We highly recommend booking him for a day or two. His rates are great. Richard took us to local attractions, restaurants, shopping, and even the grocery store, so we could stock up our vacation rental house.

EXCELLENT!!! Richard provides the best prompt and professional service!!! His tours are great and he is a rare find! Who knew that a private tour could actually be cheaper than a group tour??? This is the ONLY way to see Ocho Rios!!

2nd time with Richard/Excursion Ocho Rios We returned to Jamaica after five years (this time part of a cruise) and there was no way we would pass on the chance to see Richard again. He brought us to Sun Valley plantation again, at our request, so our teenagers could appreciate and learn how many fruits, vegatables, spices,.. grow in Jamaica. We followed this with a swim at Blue Hole to finish with Jamaican patties at a local restaurant. Richard was the highlight of our teenagers’ visits during the whole cruise. Very friendly and savvy he makes everybody love Jamaica! Thanks again for the great time Richie!

Caribbean World Tours a great operator Two families did a shopping, river tubing and Dunn’s River Falls excursion, with lunch afterward. Our guide was wonderful. She told us more about life on the island and was a great help with specific instructions on how to avoid being scammed by the less scrupulous operators in the Craft Market at Dunn’s Falls. Thanks!

Amazing day spent with Richard in Jamaica! Richard was recommended to us by our travel agent for a private tour in Jamaica while on a cruise. It was myself, husband, mom and aunt. We had a really wonderful day visiting Bob Marley’s mosoleum. Richard was wonderful and very informative. His vehicle is well maintained, and he provided us with a cooler full of beverages for the ride. Afterwards we went to lunch at a great jerk chicken local restaurant. Richard then followed up with some additional sightseeing and time for a little shopping. Everyone in our group really enjoyed our day! Highly recommend Richard!!!

Richie was amazing!! I found Richard on TripAdvisor and could not be more impressed! He took our entire family (4 adults and 4 children) out two different days. He picked us up on time from the Riu and made amazing suggestions on horse back riding for half of what others paid, Dunn’s River Fall’s and then to Island Gully Falls. He has his own personal guides that take you through everything and they were so helpful with our two autistic girls. They went so far as to jump holding hands with them and were sooo patient. Simply amazing! Day 2 was a trip to 9 miles to see Bob Marley’s place and some shopping. Again amazing day with Richard. He always had a cooler with drinks available and made sure we were comfortable with everything we did. If in Ocho Rios he’s the guy to hire if you want personal attention you can’t get on a large tour bus.

Great trip They took us to our tubbing and zip lining tour. Our driver Clifton was funny and informative. Explained a lot about the island and answered all of the questions about Jamaica and their history. Ask them about the Jamaican reighndeer

Shopping trip Took a day to go shopping in Ocho Rios. Our guide was knowledgeable and attentive. He looked after us well and tipped us off on where not to go and to watch for fake discounts.!

Richie rocked our day in Jamaica! My 2 daughters and my husband and I spent the day with Richie as one of our cruise port stops. It was wonderful to be able to custom make our day’s schedule. It was very crowded on the island (because of the number of cruise ships docked), but Richie seemed to know how to get us in and out of everywhere we wanted to go. We ended the day with a wonderful lunch and he got us back to the ship on time. I would definitely recommend spending the day with Richie!!!!!! Thanks again!

Richard Brooks – Best. Tour Guide. Ever. Richie is fantastic. I booked a last minute late afternoon tour. Richie responded to my emails within minutes and arrived at our hotel on time – exactly as planned. His van was spotless and reminiscent of the island itself with reggae music playing. I has originally asked for an hour tour of Ocho Rios. Richie extended the tour to 2.5 hours.

Along the way he schooled us on the history of Jamaica. Asked my kids many question, injected humour and frequently stopped to let us meet locals. He is known all around the island. We met a local farmer who allowed us to taste fruit and cane sugar. Richie then passed by a local pottery shop. The owner was closing by re-opened for us! He gave us a quick lesson and then created a vase. As we watched.

We drove through Fern Gully, the mountains, communities rich and poor.

Richie is fantastic. Honestly – the best tour we’ve ever taken. Highly recommend Richie. The best way to taste the island and all its sweet flavour isn’t a manufactured amusement park. Do it with a local. You won’t be disappointed.

Not what we expected or agreed to So, we booked this tour because of the positive reviews, but unfortunately, didn’t have the same experience the other reviews write about. Richard sent a different driver, Glenroy, because he had a last minute family emergency. We had booked the Bob Marley tour, the Dunn’s River Falls climb, and the Dunn’s River zipline experience. Glenroy led us to some locals at Bob Marley’s museum who we thought were the tour guides. Turns out, their tour of the marijuana farm was an additional charge that Glenroy didn’t mention. Because of this additional tour, we didn’t even get to go ziplining because there wasn’t enough time. The extra tour was a cool tour, don’t get me wrong, but the dishonesty took away from that, plus the fact that we didn’t get to do what we were scheduled to do. I understand family emergencies, but don’t let Richard give you Glenroy as a driver. And if you do, be stern about having him stick to the schedule.

Friendly and punctual!! We wanted to take a private tour to Kingston as having done it with our tour operator last year, we found the timetable really tight. I contacted Richard Brooks after seeing positive reviews and we were not disappointed. We paid a total of $250 US for 4 of us to have Richie for the whole day, he picked us up promptly as 08.30 and we took the low road (scenic route from Ochi to Kingston. He took us every where we wanted and suggested others to before heading back to Ochi in the afternoon. It takes nearly 2 hours to get there but less coming back on the motorway. We had a brilliant time. Richie was a lot of fun and had anecdotes galore. I would not hesitate to recommend him!!

wonderful trip I had to give a five star rating for the great driver we had, We went on Excursion tour which took us into Ocho Rios for a little shopping. I always thought New Jersey had crazy drivers, thank the lord for our driver who was very courteous and cautious driver who was not the least bit unraveled by all the honking horns, cars riding on his bumper, and passing on all sides of him, He patiently drove along and when reaching our destination instead of letting us out,he gave some shopping survival wisdom. shopping in ocho rios was great, I loved speaking to the local vendors in the craft market, once you got past the feeling you just walked into a room filled with car sales men. Yes they all want you to come see what they have sell, but I also got to speak with very lovely people, hard workers, many have what i call a infectious laugh and smile. relax, sit back, let the tour company drive,

Dear Richie made our holiday extra special We have just returned from two weeks in Jamaica. A great holiday – made super special by Richie Brooks, who had been recommended by a friend. He is a big, kind, warm family man whose love of life and his island comes through from the moment you meet him. His local knowledge was invaluable to us, and he took us to places we would never have thought of, or not even known about. We felt so safe with him. His driving was meticulous and his commentary, amusing anecdotes and his jokes all served to spice up the two great days we spent with him!!! We chose to use Richie instead of the ‘packaged trips’ offered by our hotel rep ( all of which are overpriced, over-hyped and poor value for money). With Richie, he will take you wherever you want and help you build your own trip for a day out, taking in as much as you want – and he’ll suggest other stuff along the way too. He provides welcome cooling drinks too for your journey at no extra cost. Nothing is too much trouble….. Most of all – you can trust him….not only to deliver a great experience…but I’d trust him with my grandchildren.

Excursions Ocho Rios Private Day Tours Rocked Richie was a wonderful and flexible driver. We were two couples coming from a Royal Carribbean cruise and he picked up us in his van and took us from Ocho Rios, Falmouth and Montego Bay in the 7 hours we booked. Not planning to return to Jamaica, we really wanted to see it all. He spoke perfect English and takes pride in the fact that he now owns his own company. He and his son do all the tours. He took us to a local market and gave us an opportunity to try some local fruit that tasted much better than it looked. He took us to some stunning photo opps. We weren’t interested in shopping but rather in getting a feel for the area and he was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable.

This guy i met 29 years ago and still one of the friendliest people I’ve ever met great to meet up again and he takes you places that you would never go to 12/10 well recommended richardI you remember we had a great time the first time we met and the second now wait for the third

We had a fabulous time with Richie!! From the moment he picked us up he entertained us and our girls with his funny and witty humor and great knowledge!! We had an absolute blast at Dunn’s River and the Blue Hole. He stopped at a great place for us to grab lunch and we invited him to join us as we all thoroughly enjoyed his company!! Richie seemed to know everyone and everyone knew him. Big hugs goodbye from all of us at the end of the tour!! I recommended him to several other people at the Beaches resort and next time we are in Jamaica we are definitely going to give him a call!!

Richie is the BEST!! This was our 2nd time using Excursion Ocho Rios for a private day tour. We love Richie and will use him again next time we are in the area! We were staying at Sandals Royal Plantation and knew we wanted to get out for part of a day but did not plan anything ahead of time. We emailed Richie while on resort and he was available 2 days later to take us to the Blue Hole and to Scotchies. He lives in the area and knows everyone and everything there is to know. On the way back to the hotel we stopped at local produce stand for fresh mango and coconut, heaven! If you are staying at a resort, it is a must to avoid the cruise ship crowds. This was very easy for us by going in the afternoon vs. morning. It was nearly empty at both our stops. Thank you again Richie for a great time, and we hope to see you again soon! -Billy & Allison

The Countryside Tour and Tubing with Ava was everything I could have hoped for. She guided me and my sister around with care as though we were her daughters. The countryside was so beautiful and people so friendly and driving through Ferngully was so peaceful with the birds chirping in the background. Ava even showed us that she could make bird sounds and the birds replied! Definitely book with them and ask for Ava!

Best Day Ever with Richie! Instead of taking the typical cruise ship tour, we hired Richie for a “taste of Jamaica.” It was the best day ever! Richie is an ambassador for his country. He knows the best places to visit, knows the history of his country inside out and makes sure you have “no worries” during your day. Our party consisted of eight people from age eight to seventy and he was able to please all of us with his tour. His humor kept our spirits bouyant and his love of country made us fall in love with Jamaica, too! We all feel like we now have a family member in Ocho Rios. If you are visiting Ocho Rios, a tour with Richie and Excursion Ocho Rios Private Day Tours is a MUST! Don’t miss out on having your BEST DAY EVER!

Best tour guide ever We had Richard for our tour guide in Jamaica for a day. He met us right on time and wasted no time in showing us how to fit everything we wanted in a day. First he took us to Bob Marley’s house pointing out so many interesting facts along the way which you would never learn on an excursion through tour cruise ship. When lunchtime came he took us to a real local place to sink our teeth into the best jerk chicken you ever tasted. On our way back from our afternoon outing he did a side tour of the little town we were in and stopped a few times so we could get the best pictures. Richard made sure we were comfortable by have all kinds of drinks ready for us. I know when I go back I will be calling on Richard again.

Renee

Vacation Richard was great! Booked for only 6 hours and most was spent at mystic mountain but the time we were with Richard he showed my wife and I the real Jamaica!! You can tell he loves and is proud of his country and is more than happy to show it off!! We couldn’t have been happier with our small time spent with Richard and this wondering country!!

Vacation Richard was amazing. He took care of us the whole way and showed us the best of the island. I will recommend him to anyone i know who will be going to Jamaica. He without a doubt made the excursion to Jamaica a memory i will never forget.

Pamela Broderick I have recently retured back from a Caribbean cruise with my family, Pamela gave us a fantastic sight seeing trip to Bob Marleys house and final resting place. She also took us to a rustic Jamaican eating house to try Jerk chicken and local foods, then we came back over the beautiful misty mountains to Ocho Rios to see Mick Jaggers house and look over the breath taking views over the bay. I found Pamela to be an extremely pleasent lady who took care of myslef and my family very well. A trip we will never forget 👍thanks Pamela.

Still smiling after this trip! We decided to go with Richie after reading the reviews off trip advisor. The reviews were very accurate and I am so glad we did this! So I booked our tour date a while in advance and Richie was very fast at responding to me by email and setting everything up for us. We went on a day trip we stopped at little Dunn Rivers Falls, Coyaba Botanical Gardens, Prospect Plantation, shopping in Ocho Rios, and finished up with a great dinner at Scotchies! So Richie came and picked us up right on time. He was very welcoming and made us feel like we were old friends. He kept me and my Grandmother laughing for 7 hours straight (my face hurt for laughing lol)! He was very informative and we learned a lot about his beautiful country and the people who call Jamaica home. He had taken the time to book all our tours and plan everything out so we got the best of our day. Every tour we took was fantastic and I really recommend the Plantation as it was so informative and interesting to see how things grow and taste fresh fruit. Richie was also kind and brought along cold refreshments to keep us hydrated throughout the day. He also at one point asked what our favourite fruit was and surprised us after one of our tours with a bag of fresh cut pineapple and mango YUM! I can’t wait to go back to Jamaica and will definitely book a day with Richie again as this was one of the highlights of our trip! I really enjoyed the day with him and look forward to seeing him again! Thank you Richie 🙂