Blue Mountain Coffee Tours›Blue Mountain Coffee Tasting from Kingston and the North CoastUpdated 2026-08-29
Blue Mountain Coffee Tasting from Kingston and the North Coast
Hours, prices and access verified by the Blue Mountain Coffee Tours team — last checked 2026-08-29
Ninety dollars, four pickup points and ninety minutes on the farm
The lowest fare on the mountain
Return transport, a guide, farm entry and
the tasting, all inside ninety dollars.
Four places it collects you
Kingston, New Kingston, Ocho Rios and Runaway
Bay — the only listing that reaches the north coast for this price.
An hour and a half on the farm
The walk up through the trees and the
tasting at the top, unhurried.
English and Spanish guiding
Stated on the listing, and confirmed by
Spanish-speaking reviewers.
Private or small groups
One party of four had the farm to themselves
before the coaches arrived.
What this morning is actually about
It is the tour most people take, and the reason is arithmetic. Ninety dollars buys the
drive up, a professional guide, entry to the coffee farm and the tasting. That is less
than a private car costs, and about the same as a taxi one way.
The day starts with the climb out of Kingston, and the guide works the whole way. The
history of the road, the ownership of the estates, the birds in the trees on the way past.
A view point above the city is the first proper stop. Then the farm, where you walk up
through the coffee and finish with the cupping under a roof.
A lunch stop follows, with a complimentary drink and the food left to you. It also
reaches Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay, which puts a Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee tour from Ocho Rios inside a north-coast holiday without
a hire car.
Your day, stop by stop
Collection. From your hotel in Kingston, New Kingston, Ocho Rios or
Runaway Bay; one traveller records a 9:15 pickup.
The climb. Out of the city and onto the switchbacks, with commentary
the whole way.
The view point. A guided stop looking back down over the plain,
roughly half an hour of scenic driving in.
The coffee farm. An hour and a half: the walk up through the trees,
then the tasting.
Lunch. Optional, about half an hour, with a complimentary drink
included.
Drop-off. Back to the point you were collected from.
What the fare covers
Return transport
Professional guide
Coffee tasting
Entry fees, group tour only
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
What it does not
Lunch — there is a lunch stop and the cost is not included, though a complimentary drink is
Who this suits, and who should book something else
Book this if
You want the mountain without the mountain-sized fare. Or you are on the north coast
without a car, or travelling alone and unwilling to pay for a private vehicle. Spanish
speakers are well served here too.
Book something else if
You want a named estate in the product title, a car to yourself, or a fixed collection
time you can plan a whole day around. In that case take the
private
Craighton Estate half-day, which goes to one named farm and adds Devon House.
Where it collects you
Four pickup points and four drop-offs: Kingston, New Kingston, Ocho Rios and Runaway
Bay. The exact address is confirmed when you check availability, and the operator
arranges anything not on the list with you afterwards.
That spread is the whole point of this booking. From Ocho Rios the day runs towards
the top of the four-to-nine-hour band, because the mountains sit on the far side of the
island from the north-coast resorts.
Know before you go
It is not a hiking tour, but the coffee grows on a slope. The
operator asks that you be moderately fit enough to walk the farm.
Children of seven and under need close supervision. The operator
asks for it, and notes that this may not suit every child.
The road is winding. If you are prone to motion sickness, come
prepared for an hour of switchbacks each way.
Bring repellent and sunscreen. Both are on the operator's own
what-to-bring list, along with trainers and comfortable clothes.
Lunch is not included. There is a stop and a complimentary drink;
carry cash for the meal.
Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with back problems.
Stated plainly on the listing.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours aheadReserve now and pay later, so a forecast never costs you the booking.
Next step: pick your date and see live availability, the exact collection time and travellers' own photographs of the farm.
Questions people ask before booking this one
Can it collect me in Ocho Rios?
Yes. Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay are both on the pickup list, alongside Kingston and New Kingston. Expect the longer end of the four-to-nine-hour band, because the mountains are on the other side of the island.
Is it a private tour or a shared one?
Both are offered, and which you get depends on the date and the party. One traveller records a group of four that had the farm to itself before the coaches arrived. Check availability for your date to see which is running.
How much of the day is on the farm?
An hour and a half, which is the longest single stop. The rest is the drive, a guided view point on the way up, and an optional lunch stop of about half an hour.
Do the guides speak Spanish?
Yes, English and Spanish are both listed, and Spanish-speaking travellers name their guide in the reviews. Ask when you book if it matters to your party.
Is lunch included?
No. There is a lunch stop and the operator provides a complimentary drink, but the meal itself is not in the fare. Carry cash for it.
Is there a shorter option from Kingston?
Yes. The private Craighton Estate half-day runs four hours door to door with a car to yourself, and stops at Devon House on the way back.
What if it rains?
The tour runs. The tasting is under cover and the walk is short, and every booking refunds in full up to 24 hours ahead. What the weather does to a coffee day sets out the month you are travelling in.
Karen gave us history the whole way up the mountain and kept going once we reached the estate — the habitat, the birds, even who has owned the property over the years. The walk up is a little steep but manageable. As a coffee lover, seeing how much care goes into one cup was a treat, and the tasting finished the morning off.
Danielle, United States · February 2026 · couple Blue Mountains Jamaica coffee tour · Kingston to the coffee farm, four pickup points
★★★★★
There were four of us, so it felt private. We were collected at 9:15 and did the whole farm walk and tasting as our own group; the coaches arrived just as we were leaving and the place filled up behind us. No time pressure at any point, and the food at the little café was very good.
Morten, Germany · January 2026 · small group Blue Mountains Jamaica coffee tour · Kingston to the coffee farm, four pickup points
★★★★★
Courtney pointed out sights the whole way and shared a lot of history — and I am local, so that is saying something. Errol handled the narrow winding roads safely in both directions. The guide at the farm covered the plant types, the roasts and what actually makes a good brew. Good value and seamlessly organised.
Rochelle, Jamaica · October 2025 · solo Blue Mountains Jamaica coffee tour · Kingston to the coffee farm, four pickup points
If this one is not yours, the other two featured days are these. A private half-day to Craighton Estate, ending at Devon House; a private cross-island day from Ocho Rios or Montego Bay.