CrusinAgain Posted July 22, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Thinking of booking with Phil Lafayette for the Ochos Rios tour that includes Dunn Falls, Fern Gully, Coyaba Gardens. Question is does he include entrance fees for the Gardens or do we even go inside? Also, I thought I read where there are waterfalls inside Coyaba Gardens? I have read where some didn't even get to go to the Gardens. Appreciate any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barva Posted July 23, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2006 We did Ocho Rios on 7/5. We had Marva Shaw (knowjamaica.com) as our guide for the day. She did not include the entrance fees to either Coyoba Gardens ($10US cash per person), Enchanted Gardens ($5US pp), or White River tubing ($20US pp) in her fee. These were a la carte so to speak because she was so flexible and willing to take us wherever we wanted. We preferred our private tour of the falls and aviary with Clarence at Enchanted Gardens over our tour with Dave at Coyoba Gardens. There are water features at Coyoba but nothing like the fabulous falls at Enchanted Gardens or Dunn's River. Both gardens were lovely but very different. We had a fantastic day seeing the scenery around Ocho Rios with Marva. Have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familycruzer Posted July 23, 2006 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I emailed him a few days ago he told me the trip includes all admission fees. You can do a search for the Coyaba Gardens to find out if there is a falls. He also takes you to a school so you can visit with the local children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper41 Posted July 26, 2006 #4 Share Posted July 26, 2006 How do I get ahold of Phil Lafayette? Do you have a email for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted July 26, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 26, 2006 How do I get ahold of Phil Lafayette? Do you have a email for him? phillaf@cwjamaica.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish708 Posted July 26, 2006 #6 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I emailed him a few days ago he told me the trip includes all admission fees. You can do a search for the Coyaba Gardens to find out if there is a falls. He also takes you to a school so you can visit with the local children. I never read in any of the threads that Phil takes you to a local school, is this a regular feature ?Reason that I'm asking is I'd bring candy or something, but as it is summer, I'd think school would be out. I'm going to be there on Aug 8th........ really looking forward to it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ockelly Posted July 27, 2006 #7 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I never read in any of the threads that Phil takes you to a local school, is this a regular feature ?Reason that I'm asking is I'd bring candy or something, but as it is summer, I'd think school would be out. I'm going to be there on Aug 8th........ really looking forward to it. Thanks! We went past a school, they do have summer school going on. But we did not stop and get out. If you want to bring stuff for kids, there are a bunch who help and hang out at the river tubing area...They'd probably appreciate anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusinAgain Posted July 27, 2006 Author #8 Share Posted July 27, 2006 When I inquired about Peat's tour, he did say they stop at a local school, but Phil's didn't say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam2488 Posted July 28, 2006 #9 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Just returned today. We used Phenomenal Phil and had a great time. He was fun and took good care of us. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again. As for tubing while pregnant, certainly check with your Dr. but it was relativley calm. There was actually very little "white water". More of a faster pace lazy river kind of ride. http://www.phil-lafayette-tours.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper41 Posted July 28, 2006 #10 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwanna Posted July 29, 2006 #11 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Just returned today. We used Phenomenal Phil and had a great time. He was fun and took good care of us. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again. As for tubing while pregnant, certainly check with your Dr. but it was relativley calm. There was actually very little "white water". More of a faster pace lazy river kind of ride. http://www.phil-lafayette-tours.com What are the "norms" for tipping? I've heard great things about Phil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Anna & Sir Troy Posted July 29, 2006 #12 Share Posted July 29, 2006 There is a waterfall at Coyaba Water Gardens and you can even play around in it. Coyaba is a lot more fun if you do!! As to tipping, restaurants where there is no service charge 10 - 15%, where there is a service charge 3 - 5%, taxis 10% and up, bartenders $1.00 per mixed drink or two beers, Bellboys $1.00 per bag, and a few dollars to whoever else you feel is helpful. At All-Inclusives were tipping is "not allowed" or "frowned upon" wrap a few dollars in your hand and shake, or for waiters/bartenders/etc, stick a few dollars under you glass. Hope this helps :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaLawdog Posted August 3, 2006 #13 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I never read in any of the threads that Phil takes you to a local school, is this a regular feature ?Reason that I'm asking is I'd bring candy or something, but as it is summer, I'd think school would be out. I'm going to be there on Aug 8th........ really looking forward to it. Thanks! We're booked with Peat Taylor in Ocho Rios when we arrive on the Triumph 8/8 (assuming Chris doesn't change that). His tour stops at a school where I understand the children sing to us tourist types. We got 15 little boxes of crayons and 15 coloring books for the kids. I emailed Peat a few days ago and asked him if that was enough and he said it would be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam2488 Posted August 5, 2006 #14 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Bwanna, Phil's fee for the excursion was $20.00 per person ($55pp-$15.00 for the falls $20.00 tubing& $20.00 for Phil) We tipped him a bit extra. I think my husband gave him an extra $25.00 but not sure of the amounts for the guides at the falls and tubing. I'm guessing $5.00 or $10.00 to each guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted August 9, 2006 #15 Share Posted August 9, 2006 We were with Phil last week for the Falls and tubing. It was a highlight of the trip! Phil was great and I'd book with him again in a heartbeat. We went by a school but didn't get out--there were no children around. Cheers! Jayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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