Top Service in Jamaika Über Richie hatten wir in Internet erfahren. Er antwortete die Mails sehr schnell und gab uns sehr viele Vorschläge, was wir dort machen konnten. Wir trafen ihn direkt am Hafen wie ausgemacht und er passte sich unseren Bedürfnissen jederzeit an, war immer nett. Wir können ihn mit guten Gewissen weiterempfehlen und bedanken uns ganz herzlich bei ihn für den schönen Tag in Jamaika.

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.

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.

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!!

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!

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!!

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 .

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.

The 18th Century and the dolphin cove beach. The 18th Century is a must see. You will learn about the history of what the people in Jamaica did back in those years in the farm. You will tour around in the farm where all the fruits and vegetables are grown. You will also get to eat the fruits of how the people in Jamaica make it and learn how they make it. Also you will get a tour around Sir Winston Churchill House that he has in Ocho Rios Jamaica. You will aslo taste the jamaica rum and learn the mix drink. The Dolphin Cove beach was so nice you can swim with the dolphin, sting rays or with sharks. The workers at the dolphin cove beach will swim with you if you want to swim with the sharks. Also you will get a good taste of jamaican spice and food.

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.

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.

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

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.

Amazing Expierence! We contacted Mr. Richard Brooks (aka James Bond) when we are on the island already. We quickly set up a day for a 6 hour tour. He asked us what we really wanted to see, which we were open to everything but wanted to check out the Blue Hole. He asked what type of day we wanted, whether it was sightseeing or a “wet day.” We wanted a wet day so he took us to Dunn’s River Falls. Then we went tubing on the White River. Then to the Blue Hole. During the whole time he told us facts about Jamiaca. He threw in some jokes and it was a very pleasent and anjorable expierence. He provided us with a good selection of refreshments during the trip. He watched our belongings, including DSLR cameras. He even took photos with our cameras when were unable to take them tubing. After our activities we asked how people live in Jamiaca. Mr Brooks told us then drove us around and showed us the homes in different nieghborhoods. Overall my group was extremely satisfied with the entire day. We did everything we wanted to do plus more. And Mr. Brooks made the trip even better. Thank You Mr. Brooks. Next time we visit we will definetly call Mr. Brooks!

Best day in Ocho Rios with Richie! My husband and I booked a private day with Richie to tour around Ocho Rios and go up to do the Nine Mile excursion. I had a lot of questions about different excursions prior to the trip and Richie always emailed me back quickly with very detailed information and suggestions. I tend to change my mind a lot and Richie was patient and always had helpful ideas. When we did meet Richie in the morning he was extremely friendly, knowledgable and funny. We drove up to the Bob Marley mausoleum which is a long drive but it felt too short. We stopped at different views along the way and he was always telling us about local plants, culture, history etc. We laughed the whole way up the mountains. He is very passionate about the country and he knows everything! He also knows everybody, people were constantly waving to him and chatting with him along the way. When we got to Nine Mile he gave us warnings about things we would be offered etc and he walked us right up to the entrance of the tour so we knew where to go. We felt so safe with him the whole day. He was waiting patiently for us when we returned and it was so great to be on our own schedule and not have to wait for other people. After our trip we went for lunch at Scotchies (a must) where he ordered at tradional meal with us and we ate and laughed the whole time. I was genuinely sad to say goodbye to him and tried to come up with other things to do just so I could call him to pick us up again. It was a very comfortable van and Richie had refreshments for us to enjoy. He also stopped at vendors along the way to get fresh local fruit. I can honestly say that I want to go back to Ocho Rios next year and Richie is a huge part of that. If you are going to visit Jamaica you have to call him for a day. He is the kindest and funniest guy, you will not be dissappointed!

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.

Second Time – Just as Charming We booked another cruise that offered as a port of Ocho Rios again. Only one way to spend the day for us and that was having Richie as our guide. We travelled this time with two friends who had never been to Jamaica before. We went through the Fern Gulley, floated with River Tubing and swam in the Blue Hole. All along Richie entertained us with stories and anecdotes of his native Jamaica. From Reddy Freddie, to Bananas, to Jamaican Gold Soup, Richie had is laughing and smiling for the entire day. We recommend a small group, just because of the personal attention. Richie has told us the van can hold up to 14 for a larger party. Keep smiling my friend and may the ships bring you many visiting sailors. For, Pauline as well – Garry

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!

OFF THE BEATEN ROAD IN JAMAICA My wife & I from Canada made a trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and wanted to visit few places of my interest, i.e., Ian Fleming Villa, Captain Henry Morgan’s Residency, James Bond filming locations, etc. Except Bob Merley Museum, there were no landmark related group tour available and Richard Brook (Excursion Ocho Rios) came to our resque. We used him for 3 days. Dot on time, always smiling, comfortable vehicle, anytime/anywhere attitude and most importantly at competetive cost.

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!

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!

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!!!

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.

Aceptable Me parece caro para lo que realmente es. Mucha gente en las cascadas, si no es con excursión contratada no puedes casi subir

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!

Vacation in Jamaica My family and I just came back from vacationing in Jamaica. We had a splendid time, our tour guide Richie is very knowledgeable of Jamaica. We was very impressed with the services we received. We went to Coyaba Garden it is so beautiful and the highlight Dunn’s River Fall awesome. I will recommend Excursion Ocho Rios Tours any time. Richie with his friendly personality made us feel so special.

Be met by Richard and trust in him to show you the real Jamaica. Earlier in the year, after looking at all the rave reviews on Trip Advisor about what Richard and Marcia have to offer – not only accommodation in their beautiful home but also airport transfers and tours, we booked with them. From the outset we felt they could be relied on to look after us and having built up a rapport via emailing our requests over the months, when it came to our arrival at Kingston it was like being met by a very good friend. Richard has been in the hospitality industry for many years and can offer suggestions as to what to see and do both in Ocho and across the island. His driving skills are awesome and he knows the roads like the back of his hand! There are always drinks in the ice box and impromptu stop offs along the way to take photos or try various traditional dishes. Tours can be tailor-made and are priced per car for 4 people and so for some, if you are just a couple, it may seem expensive. However, you can afford to be adventurous and explore the real Jamaica with Richard. Relax and go with the flow for he has only your happiness and wellbeing at hand. Yeh mon!

We had a wonderful day with Mr. Richard! He is an excellent driver who is extremely knowledgeable of Ocho Rios and Jamaica. Mr. Richard was extremely accommodating and professional. I highly recommend Mr. Richard. His prices were more reasonable than booking an excursion through our resort.

YEAH MON ! For boxing day we booked the Jamaica’s Duo Tour. When we arrived at the Ocho Rios port with our cruise ship, our guide Richard picked us up from the cruise ship terminal. Richard told us very interesting facts about Jamaica when we were on our way to the Bob Marley House. The house was in a village in the countryside called Nine Mile. We had to drive through all the hills and the landscape was magnificent! We got along with Richie very well and he was very funny and friendly! As we arrived at the Bob Marley House, Richard took us to our guide there. The tour was very interesting and the rastafari guides were singing Bob Marley songs all the time, it was great! After the tour there we were off to the River Falls, which were so extremly crowded. Richie recommended us to go to another smaller fall, and it was great there as there were barely tourists! All in all I can recommend the tour with Richie to everybody! It was amazing and my family and me would definately do it again some time!

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!

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!!

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.

An Amazing Day in Jamaica We had booked our day with Richie Brooks on a recommendation from family that had used him previously and we are so glad we did. We only had a short time in Jamaica, especially since our cruise ship (Serenade of the Seas) docked in Falmouth, and not Ocho Rios. Richie met us inside the port area, and whisked us off to start the day. We visited Christopher Columbus’ landing site, the Fern Gully Rain Forest, a beautiful scenic overlook, Coyaba Gardens, Dunriver Falls, and lunch at a great jerk restaurant. We had great communication with Richie before the cruise, and we had the whole day planned out beforehand, with Richie tailoring the trip to meet our needs.

Wonderful time in Jamaica, thanks to Richard We booked a tour with Richard, who met us at our cruise ship in Montego Bay and took our party of six us to all of the sites that interested us in the time we were allotted. We decided to go with this option, as my teenage son is very interested in Jamaica and wanted a sense of the culture of the country. We felt that none of the cruise ship excursions offered a sense of the “real Jamaica.” We were not disappointed. Richard was entertaining, upbeat, and was extremely informed about every aspect of Jamaican culture that we talked about. He took us to a wonderful lunch spot where we had Jamaican jerk chicken cooked in a traditional way over a firepit on freshly cut logs. We visited sea caves, previously used by rum runners and escaped slaves,learned about one the four places in the world where the sea water actually glows at night (bioluminescent water), and visited where Columbus landed in Jamaica. Richard even went out of his way to take us to a small beach area before we had to get back to the cruise ship. He provided us with a cooler of soft drinks, beer, and a local soft drink, Ting, that we actually liked so much that we asked to stop at a local store so that we could purchase more. He was friendly, fun, and a wonderful representative for Jamaica. Any tour with Richard Brooks would be well worth it. I only wish we had more time with him! Thank you, Richard, for taking the extra time with us, even though it meant you got home much later due to the traffic!

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.

Private Tour Guide will Make your visits much more effective and safe Christopher Linton is a class act when it comes to “Tour Guides”. He is a wonderful family man that was trained as a banker, but has opted to serve the tourism industry with his rich local knowledge and connections. Chris will customize a trip that takes in your interests and wishes and in doing so will connect you with local folks that really know how to take care of their clients. We had a wonderful time at the “Blue Hole” with Riley, and on the “White River” with our captain Bob who piloted our raft and serenaded us through the tropical rain forest and local village. Chris took us to many local historical and point of interest sites in a safe and enjoyable manner. Your request will be answered within minutes at kplinton@yahoo.com

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!

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

Book with Richie !! I just returned from Jamaica a few days ago. I had booked Richie in advance based on the reviews from trip advisor. He was very prompt in answering all my questions and returning my emails. He makes the tour very personable to your needs. He took us on a tour of Ocho Rios, Dunns River & some shopping. He made us feel very comfortable & we truly enjoyed his company for the day. He seemed to be well known everywhere he went. I will definitely recommend booking Richie as he is very knowlegable about his country and its history. I cannot wait to return to Jamaica to Do more sightseeing. Thanks Richie for a great day!!

Jamaica trip Took a great trip to Riu Ocho rios hotel n Resort in Jamaica, best trip ever! Hotel rooms beautiful with gorgeous view of the ocean. The entertainment team they have are a fantastic group, they worked very hard to keep the crowds upbeat I recommend this trip to anyone. The trip to Dolphins cove was excellent got to play with the dolphins.

Fantastic tour with Richie Our latest cruise took us to Jamaica for the first time with a stop in Ocho Rios. Along with another couple, we spent the day with Richie and it was absolutely fantastic. Richie is a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable about the area and the island. He shared facts and stories and made us feel we’d known him forever. Our day was custom designed just for the four of us and included driving through beautiful Fern Gully, tubing on the White River, visiting the Irie Blue Hole, learning about native fruits and other plants from a local merchant, and visiting several of the beautiful neighborhoods with spectacular homes overlooking the brilliantly blue Caribbean. Richie guided us through several local shops in Ocho Rios so we could get mementos of our visit without our having to deal with the somewhat “in your face” sales approach so often found in the area. If we were to return to Jamaica, we would definitely arrange a tour with Richie again so he could share with us other areas of his beautiful island home.

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.

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.

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….

Richard was the best tour guide!! We chose Ritchie because we wanted to see off the beaten tourist trail that the resort tours tend to take you on . We looked online and found Mr. Richard Brooks or Ritchie as he likes to be called and we couldn’t have been more pleased. Ritchie took us to Bob Marley’s 9 Mile village and to the beautiful “Blue Hole” swimming and cliff diving, as well as squeezing in a delicious Jerk Chicken lunch along the way. Yes these are tourist area and that was to be expected but they were wonderful. Marley’s place is quite tourist but in the end, as a big fan, I found it to be worth it. Blue Hole was wonderfully beautiful and fun. The real enjoyment of the day however was spending time with Ritchie and hearing his knowledge (and jokes! He’s a very funny man) and taking us well off the beaten path to show the countryside of Jamaica. Ritchie is a proud Jamaican and his love for his country shows in his tours. I can’t say enough good things about him and the time he gave us. His rates are fair and he is very flexible on what it is we wanted to do in the time we had with him. He even brings refreshments like beer, juice and water and bought us all some fresh bananas from a roadside fruit stand that were incredibly delicious. Best bananas I’ve ever had. Out of this world! My only complaint was the place he took us when I said I wanted to buy some coffee beans and rum. I was hoping for a local shop or a place he might go to on his own, but instead we ended up at a tourist-trap type place with inflated prices but they were negotiable. However, I think if we had been more clear on our intentions, Ritchie would have taken us somewhere else. Lesson learned. Overall, I highly recommend Richie. Ask for him by name. He is a very sweet man and a great ambassador of Jamaica. He really made our time in his country special. We would absolutely hire him again. Thank you Ritchie!!!!

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.

Richard was great. He was very entertaining and accommodating. You couldn’t imagine a better guide. Thank you for the wonderful day.

Great Day With Richie Brooks!!!! After reading all of the positive comments about Richie, my daughter and I booked him for a day. It was very simple to correspond with him via email – he responded quickly, asked the right questions, and made suggestions for a great day. He picked us up at our resort and we were off for the day – we went to Coyoba Gardens, Fern Gully, Dunn’s River Falls, shopping and Scotchies for lunch. We had a great time!!! We were very comfortable with Richie and he was just a great person to share the day with – he is smart, friendly, and extremely funny. This was our first trip to Jamaica and I know that if we do return one day, we would book him again in a heartbeat. As a side note, Richie’s son Oneil drove us to the airport the next day and he was awesome as well…they are both just great people!!

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!

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

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!

Wonderful Tour My husband and I took a cruise for our 5th year anniversary and based on the reviews on Trip Advisor, booked a private tour with Mr. Richard for about 5 hours or so. With limited time, he made the best of our short day in Ocho Rios. He was amazing… knowledgeable, great sense of humor. Surely, he loves his job. The main attraction we visited was the Blue Hole Waterfalls which was so beautiful but our biggest satisfaction was learning about the culture in Jamaica and seeing the locals and their unique crafts. We enjoyed our short visit and when we come back, we will definitely book with him again.

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.

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!!

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!

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???

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

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.

Amazing – Richie Brooks – Ocho Rios Excursion We booked a private tour with Richard Brooks on our cruise stop in Ocho Rios (3/22/18) – it was the BEST excursion we’ve ever been on. The communication between us prior to boarding the cruise was exceptional and prompt. He met our family of 6 at the port, half an hour early (because I forgot there was a difference between ship time/local time) with a smile, clean, air-conditioned vehicle and a cooler full of drinks for us. We told him we what we wanted and he far exceeded our requests. Richie showed us places, was full of information and allowed us to experience things we never would have known about otherwise. I’ll also add that we’re a family with daughters ages 10,15 ,20 and 23 and EVERYONE loved it – our only complaint is that we had to board the ship much sooner than we wanted to. We will definitely be back to Jamaica and will book Richie every time! Can’t say enough good things about this man!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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

The best in Jamaica – ocho rios and beyond! Richard is a top notch your guide. He is hilarious, friendly, and makes you feel like family. His rates are extremely fair, and you will undoubtedly receive more than you paid for. Richard is a licensed your guide and knows the ins and outs of the entire island! Ask him to take you to the Bob Marley Mausoleum, or the Blue Mountains, to Kingston, to Negril for romantic dining, or…. Take his Ocho rios highlights tour. You will not be disappointed. He provides local knowledge, tours with a a smile, and cold drinks! Call him to book your excursion today. You won’t be disappointed. excursionochorios@gmail.com and also by calling 876-770-1539.

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!

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!

Another great day in Ocho Rios with Richie Brooks!! We went back to Jamaica this year on a cruise. We went there last year and found a wonderful private guide-Richie Brooks with Excursion Ocho Rios. When I heard we were headed back to the same area I couldn’t wait to tell him we were coming back! When we saw him it was like seeing family! He was as warm and friendly as he was last year! we had a wonderful day river tubing, Dunns River Falls and eating at Scotchie’s. He was a perfect guide-explaining everything about his country. Stopped where ever we wanted to, he had a cooler of cold drinks for us in the back of his van! If you get to Falmouth or Ocho Rios call Richie-you won;t be disappointed!

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.

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!!

Ocho Rios with Richie Brooks Me and my wife just returned from our honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. We stayed at the Sandals Resort which was wonderful. My wife heard about Richie through a coworker and gave us his email. We contacted him a few weeks ahead of our vacation and his responses were always swift and helpful. We had a free day to spend with him. He picked us up from the resort in the morning and drove us through Fern Gully and took us to a beautiful lookout that gave us a spectacular view of Ocho Rios. We then made our way to Dunn’s Falls where he walked us to the front gate and to a place to rent water shoes. He waited for us while we climbed the falls. He then took us to lunch at a local Jamaican restaurant. We thoroughly enjoyed his company as we ate some delicious Jamaican food. The afternoon was spent shopping at various stops for gifts/souvenires. The day was wonderful and a great chance to get out of the resort for a while. The large van that Richie drove was clean, well air conditioned and comfortable. Richie was courteous,warm, professional and extremely knowledgable regarding the area and Jamaican culture. It seemed like every corner we stopped at in Ocho Rios, someone wave, smile and shout, “Hey, Mr. Richie!!” It really seemed like he knew everyone in that town. After spending the morning with him we knew we wanted him to eat lunch with us which was also a wonderful experience. He made an excellent casual lunch recommendation in “Mom’s Restaurant.” and made good recommendations off the menu as well. We would whole-heartedly recommend Richie to anyone passing through Ocho Rios. We felt comfortable and very safe the entire time. We trust this man completely. Five stars, all the way for Richie Brooks!

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pamela broderick Got a tour round Ocho rios from Pamela,she was very good with information, took us to a was memorial tour, took us also to local shops/bars which were very cheap, also took us to places for good photos,, I have had a lot of tours when coming of ships but she comes out top by far, she is also full of fun, (876) 478-4689 is her phone number, Pamelaajbrod@gmail.com is another way of contacting her, I’m from Scotland and she understood us very well,20us dollars each it cost an tour lasted 3 hours

Richard is the guy you want! We had a friend of ours book this day trip through the internet not really knowing what to expect. Richard arrived in spacious new comfy Van which 7 of us departed in for a 6 hour guided tour. He asked if we had any specific locations we wanted to go as he was wide open to anything. We ended up touring the local countryside for a bit, going through Fern Gully stopping to meet one of the locals that sold his secret Jerk Spices, and sampled local fruit. Throughout the tour Richard was very informative about past & present. His one liner jokes kept us laughing all day long. from there we had him take us to the renown “Scotchies” for lunch to enjoy Jerk Chicken & Sausage with there special dumplings. mmm good. Then for a quick stop to get a few souvenirs followed by a trip to “The Blue Hole” he had his friends waiting to take us on our next adventure jumping off the falls. How time flew by that day. Prices were very reasonable for what we received. If you are staying in Ocho Rios and you need to see more let Richard know and he will look after you. Thanks for some great memories my friend.

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.

Mark’s private tours. The intended Plantationn Tour needed to be cancelled due to recent heavy rain in that area, but Mark more than compensated our disappointment by taking us to a variety of other interesting attractions in and around vicinity of Ocho Rios – St. Anne Parish, Fern Valley, Cadbury and a tour of the very beautiful Botanical Gardens. There were 8 of us in Mark’s comfortable van, the pace was leisurely and the commentary and scenery were superb, during the 4 hour tour. Mark and his wife offer several private tours of interest at very reasonable cost. Highly recommended.

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.

Cruise excursion We spent a fun day on a shore excursion in ochos Rios. We went river tubing which was a good value and great fun. The bus ride up the steep and narrow roads was an adventure in itself. The river guides Devon, Amir and Warren ensured we had a safe and exiting afternoon. My granddaughters and Irecomend this excursion

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

Tour with Richie Brooks We recently did a Caribbean cruise on the MSC Seaside and the highlight for our family of ten was Richie Brooks tour. From the prompt pickup at the port to ensuring that everyone had a great time, nothing was too much trouble. I have to say Richie’s sense of humour was great and he had us laughing all day. Stopping for us to try local fruit and spicies and taking us to the best waterfalls. We had a wonderful day and the children have amazing memories. Thank you for a great time.

brill great day out plenty of shops to do shopping and duty free burger king banks and cash points market good

We took the shopping tour and it was good They only took us to one strip mall — but that strip mall had a bit of everything we were looking for — Cuban cigars, rum, and a great swimsuit!!!

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.

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.!

The Best Time and Tour Guide We visited Jamaica for my Daughter’s birthday! We were a group of 7 ! Three adults and 4 teenagers! Richard helped me choose the perfect excursions and made sure at each excursion we were treated like VIP’s! He organized all tours for me making sure that they all met my expectations. We hired him for two full days and I am so glad we did. He is knowledgeable, helpful, organized, prompt, and accessible. We had wonderful laughs, conversations, and an overall wonderful time! Thank you Richard for making our trip that much more memorable. If you are in Jamaica I highly recommend Richard! Give him a call !

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.

Excellent Way to See Jamaica We had the most excellent private day tour. Our guide Richard picked us up at the hotel with a cooler of refreshments and ready to take us where we desired. Richard was an amazing, knowledgeable, and hilarious guide. We spent the day going to Bob Marley, Dunes River falls, and a swimming hole with a waterfall and activities. We had an amazing day with non-stop laughter and great times. If you are going to do day tours of Jamaica, Richard is the guide for you. You are guaranteed to have an amazing time! Thanks Richard for such a great tour of the attractions. We had a great time! -Kelly and Matt Boston, MA

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.

Great private tours from an extremely professional team!

Top Notch Service/Excellent Experience Richie treated is like family! He b made sure This day would be very special for us mall on vacation. He took us through ocho rios showed us various local interest sites, Fern Gully, took us to some amazing locations for great pics, we met some of the locals, visited Kinoko Gardens, and the Blue Hole. I’m so glad we selected Richie, he made our day in Ocho Rios one to remember. 5 star service at his best.

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.

Super Richie😊😊 Wir haben letzten Sonntag eine Tour mit Richie während unseres Kreuzfahrt Aufenthaltes in Ocho Rios gemacht. Alles lief super und wie abgesprochen ab. Er spricht sogar ein bischen deutsch. Aber auch sonst war die Verständigung gut (trotz altem Schulenglisch). Er ist absolut zu empfehlen! !!

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.

Divertido Um lugar surpreende não só pelas cachoeiras, mas pelas piscinas naturais que elas formam em vários níveis . Fiquei meio receosa de escalar as pedras, mas fui encorajada pelo guia da excursão, que aliás conhecia muito bem o local. A paisagem é deslumbrante, porém não esqueça os repelentes, pois tem bastante pernilongos. Basta ter cuidado, porque as pedras são bastante escorregadias e usar calçados adequados.

Muy Bueno Tours de compras, muchos y variados artículos, la mayoría de las artesanías son de origen indú, tambien mucha electronica y bebidas

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!

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,

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

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.

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.

Like being with family We booked Richie thru a recommendation off Trip Advisor. We were so pleased to meet such a kind, honest and caring individual. His van picked us up at the airport so we were able to avoid the large shuttle bus thing and all their stops. On our way to the resort he begin with a cooler of refreshments (:) and the tour. Our trip included a historical review of Jamaica and an authentic jerk lunch at Scotchies. YUM! After that we booked 2 additional excursions with Richie. My kids were so comfortable with Richie they said he was like family. We even left items carelessly in his van and he immediately let us know and would return them upon our next pickup. He prices are reasonable. Take a trip with Richie, you won’t be disappointed!

Safe, courteous, knowedgeable, Clean Private Van Service in Ochos Rios Hired Ritchie’s van for a few hours while my wife and I were in Ochos Rios last November on a MSC cruise. Just found his card in my wallet and the service was so good, I had to come by and leave a message. We went to Scotchies for Jerk Chicken (laid back atmosphere-outdoor dining but fabulous food and good prices) and then up the hill to a beautiful overlook park that had a small bar there. Got great pictures of Ochos Rios and the cruise ship and a cold beer. Our driver was very courteous, engaging, and gave us a strong sense of safety while with him. Highly recommended private van service for those cruising or visiting Ochos Rios! Thanks Ritchies!

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Wonderful Service – made us feel at home Going to Jamaica? Planning on exploring and doing excursions? Look no further, highly recommend Richie Brooks as your private tour guide. Such a friendly guy, great company, good humour, hospitable, knowledgable and all round fantastic. I was recommended by a friend and I’m doing the same. I would definitely use Richard again! My family and I had the best two days with him and he made our trip memorable. Definitely use him, he will cater for any group size and ages. Want to see Jamaica properly, use Richie! He goes the extra mile to make sure his customers are comfortable, happy and enjoying his country. Showed us the cultural parts of Jamaica and the best spots.
Thank you Richie for everything! We will be back.
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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 🙂

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.

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 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

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!

Completely reliable, always on time, and extremely personable and knowledgeable of Jamaica!

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.

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!

“Jamaica is better with Mark!” Didn’t have anything booked for our day in Ocho Rios but boy were we glad we took a chance on Mark Henry. He was helpful, not pushy and gave us a great tour while we were in port. Taught us about the islands history and showed us some great spots. Our favorite was the Blue Hole!! He hand picked our guide JJ and we had a blast climbing and jumping in the beautiful pools. JJ is a master of the iPhone and got tons of great photos and video. Then it was off to the beach where we had plenty of time to relax on the white sand. Always being careful of our return time to the cruise ship, Mark found us just enough time to enjoy a little bit of shopping before returning us safe to the port. His van was clean and the air conditioning worked great. Highly recommend him!!

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.

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.

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.

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+++++

Captivating Tours with an Awesome (Wow) Tour Guide Richard is an excellent tour guide! He thoroughly knows Ocho Rios and the people in the community know and respect him. He is knowledgeable of the history of Jamaica and can take you anywhere, gives you honest recommendations and makes you feel comfortable. We had a whale of a time! He took us to Dunn’s River Falls and Blue Mountain. The Blue Mountain Tour is the ultimate tour ever (everyone should take this tour). The Blue Mountain is a wonder to behold, lush, fertile and green with an abundance of waterfalls, flowing out of various veins of the mountain. We made stops at many rivers and villages along the way and Richard was a great source of information about the culture and daily life in the hills. We pass through the Jamaica Army training grounds and were lucky to see new recruits doing drills and even spoke to one of the drill instructors. We made a stop at James Dennis’ coffee plant, one of the first Blue Mountain Coffee producers. We past through Kingston on our way back to Ocho Rios. Finding Richard and Marcia on Airbnb was a great thing. They made every aspect of our vacation enjoyable and affordable; thanks to Richard and Marcia.

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!

Richard ‘s tour Richard took us to Nine Mile, Bob Marley’s home, and we had a fantastic experience. Richard was very entertaining and informative. I highly recommend Excursion 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!

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! 🇯🇲

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!

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!

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.

Richard Brooks Excursion Ocho Rios Richard went above and beyond on our 6 person half day tour. All the locals knew him and that made the experience that much more fun. He listened to us and since we had all been to the falls before he substituted other attractions and sites that kept us busy the entire time. When we had to get back to the boat and did not have much time for shopping he to us to a store that virtually had everything under one roof. That is what we asked him for. It was not what he planned. We were able to do 2 hours worth of shopping in about half an hour. This person is a real find

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

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.

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!!!

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.

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!

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

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

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!!!

Richard was AWESOME!!! He arrived promptly to pick us up. He was so friendly and personable. He had my family laughing from the time he picked us up until he dropped us off. He was an excellent guide, showing us the local sites and helping us navigate easily through areas of the tour. He also provided cold beverages which were so welcome on the hot day. We will definitely be using Richard’s services upon our return to Jamaica!

Friendly, safe, comfortable and flexible. Leslie was our driver on our Day tour. Very impressed with Viator. We were on a cruise and were to stop in Montego Bay- captain announced he had changed the plan and we would be stopping in Ocho Rios instead of Montego Bay. Called Viator toll free number via internet on the ship- they were able to move our “day tour” booked at Montego Bay to Ocho Rios.

Our driver was Leslie. Easy to find him as we stepped off the ship. He was warm, friendly and made us feel at ease. He was eager to find out what was important to us and catered the day to our family. We were 4 adults, mom, dad and 2 adult sons. Highlight of the trip was the Blue Hole- which was so worth seeing. Leslie took us to a local restaurant to experience Jerk Chicken. Fun! Thank you so much Leslie for a wonderful introduction to Jamaica.

Wir haben während unserer Kreuzfahrt eine Tour mit Richie gemacht. Blue Hole, Duns River Falls, und noch ein wenig Sightseeing, standen auf dem Plan 🙂 Richie ist ein sehr netter und lustiger Guide, wir würden jederzeit wieder eine Tour mit ihm buchen! Vielen Dank für den schönen Tag!

Fantastic tour Wonderful tour with guide Richard Brooks. He is so knowledgeable and proud of his native home. We toured Fern Gully, Konoko Falls, and had lunch at Scotchies, and finally, a little shopping. Richard’s tour was very educational and lots of fun! We loved him and his wonderful sense of humor! Konoko Falls was great… I was the only one on the falls! Definitely less crowded than Dunn’s Falls. Great little arboretum and falls. Fern Gully was so beautiful and Scotchie’s restaurant is not to be missed! The only thing I didn’t like was that I wanted to stop and take pictures. I know I should have said something. We stopped briefly at this “vista point,” and wondered why we didn’t get out. Overall it was a fantastic tour and will book again with 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

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

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.

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!

I love these people!! My family and I have used Richard and his family for years while travelling in Jamaica. He picks us up at the airport and when we are sorry that we have to leave he is there again to make sure we get to our flight on time. He shows us around and he treats us just like family!! We have used him numerous times and have recommended him highly to all of our friends that have travelled to Jamaica….they have all used him also…..there is no one better to use!! I would never have anyone else take us around Jamaica!!

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!

Nice and safe From Couples San Souci we had Mr Oneil Brooks take us shopping in town. I told him I wanted souvenirs and a juicy patty. He said no problem and took us to his buddy’s store in a shopping area. The store was named the Jamaican gift palace. The owner in this store was awesome. He wasn’t pushy, gave us a great deals and even beer as we shopped. We walked around the corner and was able to get my juicy patty. We then ventured into a few other stores and a market where we didn’t feel very comfortable with how pushy the people were so we booked it back to the Jamaican gift palace. From there they called Oneil to come pick us up because we were ready and 2 minutes later he was there to get us. He was very friendly on the short drive and I appreciate where he took us for our “town experience” I basically only used them for a taxi but next time in Jamaica I’ll check them out for their other services.

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

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!!!!

Amazing time All I can say is fantastic. Richard our tour guide was and is the best. Our cruise ship was 2.5 hrs late. We did not get the chance to see the Dunn River Falls and that was no problem because Richard made up for it with a tour of the countryside while driving to Bob Marleys house. I asked for some authentic jerked chicken and Richard brought us to this amazing road side BBQ. Great day! Great fun! Thanks again Richard.

Richard was amazing! My family of 5 hired Richard for the day to take us around Ocho Rios….we were an hour delayed getting off the ship due to a minor injury and he not only waited, but paid to come inside to find us. He was caring, patient and hilarious. He clearly loves his country and my family left loving it to…he was a highlight of our trip. Do not hesitate to book him…he responds back immediately and is really fair priced. Thanks so much “Auntie Richard” for a wonderful day! Laiahsang Family

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.

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

entretenido Entretenido para visitar con amigos, lugar recomendado para ir a conocer y disfrutar de momentos agradables

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!!

Best trip of my life thanks to Richie!!! I can’t tell you how great my trip was to Jamaica. You really should go experience it for yourself. Richie showed us (me and my best friend) the best possible time, we just wish we had more of it! He picks us up from a steaming hot airport with cold Red Stripes awaiting in a clean good running Air Conditioning van. Not to mention throughout the whole ride to the resort he explains the real Jamaica and the stories behind it all. We scheduled all of our activities with Richie, he picked us up on time and always with cold refreshments waiting. One thing I say you must do, is the Mystic Mountain ride, normal tour buses cant make it up the road we took because of its small small small size, but since Richie had the van we were able to explore and see the rich mountainous land of beautiful Jamaica and the people that came with it. Not only did we feel safe and secure but we felt comfortable. Richie laughed with us, took us to local local I mean local pubs and placed to eat. If you go definitely ask him to take you to Scotchies (ocho rios) the best jerk around!!! We went about 3 days in a row.. I saw that alot of people stayed on the resort their entire trip, but you can be on any beach and any island if you want to do that. My best advice is to get out, explore, get a real feel of the culture. And there is no one better to help you do that then a great man named Richie!!! Hope you all enjoy your time and if you see him tell him the Red Stripe gals sent you lol

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!

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 🙂

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!

Amazing tour guide! We visited Ocho Rios, as a family of ten, for a day on MSC cruise and I booked the tour with Richie ahead of time based on the reviews and his professional and fast reply to my initial inquiry. Clearly he loves what he does and he brings his knowledge and humor to us all – even when some of our group members don’t understand the language, they feel the welcoming and warmth from our tour guide. He was super on time and had arranged the day based on our needs. He even prepared local beer (in addition to water and soft drink) in the car and we certainly enjoyed it after the visit to blue hole! Our group had seniors and young kids – thanks to Richie, we all had a great time!

BEST Day!! Long overdue review! Richie and his son are fabulous!! During our cruise stop, our group of 20 adult friends enjoyed a day of horseback riding, visited the botanical gardens, explored the Blue Hole, and truly experienced the local sites, sounds and flavors of Jamaica! We all highly recommend Richie and will certainly utilize his services next visit to the area.

Richie is GREAT!!!!!!! This man made us feel safe and was a awesome tour guide. There are so many to choose from for guides and in our time with him, he was great. Always answered our questions, offered us beer or water, and took us to Scotchies and had lunch with us. We will see him again when we return.

Richie is the best We took the Ocho Rios Marcus Garvey tour with Richie back in 2014. We had a blast. Highly informative and Richie was a top notch tour guide. He was a lot of fun and I hope that I can take another tour with him when we return to Jamaica. Highly recommended.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.