Where to Book Bamboo Rafting Trips in Ocho Rios: the 7 Best

1.Bamboo River Rafting Experience from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · from $63 a head Our pick

Relax on a guided bamboo raft along Jamaica’s White River from Ocho Rios. Guides such as Lincoln, Jay, CJ, and Lloyd add local stories, music, and gentle humor. Expect rainforest views, birds, freshwater fish, wet feet, optional drinks, photo stops, and possible vendor or massage offers.

“The music playing on the raft set the tone, the guide giving us a small history chat about the white river and showing us blue crabs, and the massage which was the icing on the cake. Tour guide was just so pleasant. They made my kids swing on a tire. They had so much fun. I stopped and got some delicious conch soap as well. It was a great experience.”

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2.Blue Hole and Bamboo Rafting Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $85 a head Best rated

Spend about an hour at Jamaica’s Blue Hole, where you can swim, use rope swings, jump from ledges, or explore a cave. Then take a two-hour guided bamboo raft ride through rainforest toward the ocean. Omar Tours provides pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, and rum punch. Guides may offer an extra-cost limestone massage.

“Tracy was our driver and she was awesome! All the guides were friendly and great. Bring more cash than you think because many of the guides/photographers don’t take card as payment and you will have several sets of guides and photographers.”

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3.Bamboo River Rafting in Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $60 a head Cheapest seat

Float along a calm stretch of Jamaica’s White River on a shaded bamboo raft with a local captain, then return by air-conditioned vehicle. Coopa Tours drivers such as Albert, Courtney, Desmond, and Ainsley are praised for friendly commentary, while raft guides add humor, music, photos, and optional limestone massages.

“Be careful with the bot agents address instructions if you book online. They gave us the wrong address which took us an hour out of our way. Other than that, the actual rafting experience was really amazing. It's pricey but I felt it was worth it for the once in a lifetime experience. The scenery, our captain, the rafting. 10 out of 10”

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4.Horseback Ride ATV and Bamboo Rafting Tour Ocho Rios in Jamaica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $90 a head

Spend about five to six hours exploring Jamaica with private transport, ATV riding at Rad Venture, bamboo rafting on the White River, and horseback riding at Turtle Beach. Guides such as Meka, Michael, Jay, and Kenny help with transfers and activities. Confirm whether activity fees are included before paying.

“We had so much fun! Meeka made us feel safe and right at home. Definitely will be going back and booking with her again!”

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5.Dunn’s River Falls, Blue Hole, Bamboo Rafting, Horseback Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $250 a head

Starting at 9:00 a.m., Courtney Taylor Private Tours combines Dunn’s River Falls, Blue Hole swimming and rope swings, a White River bamboo raft, horseback riding in St. Ann’s Bay, and a Jamaican lunch. Driver Constantine may handle your day, with local guides at each stop. Expect 5 to 6 hours and a moderate fitness level.

“To start, Constantine was our driver all day and he was top notch... If we come back we would love having him again.. all of the activities had awesome staff. We would probably not do the rafting again as it was pretty boring, not their fault it's Read more”

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6.Dunn’s River, Blue Hole and Bamboo Rafting from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $150 a head

You’ll visit Blue Hole for swimming, rope swings, cliff-jumping, and water caves, then climb Dunn’s River Falls and float down the White River on a bamboo raft. Omar Tours Jamaica provides pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guides, water, and rum punch. Ray and Tracy are among the named guides.

“We got more than we expected. Frank and Riri were friendly and excellent guides. We had to pick up some people from the cruise ship and they weren’t ready so they took us to get some souvenirs in a shopping area. After the rafting and BlRead more”

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7.Dunns River Falls, Zipline, Bamboo Rafting, Horseback Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $120 a head

Spend 6 to 8 hours combining Dunn’s River Falls, a waterfall zipline, White River bamboo rafting, and a horseback ride into the Caribbean Sea. Private transport, bottled water, WiFi, and admission fees are included. Akari is one named driver praised for a patient, unhurried approach.

“It was a time! Long ride in the van not the drinks and atmosphere made up for it. Soo much fun and so worth it!!”

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