The 12 Bamboo Rafting in Ocho Rios That Earn Their Price

1.Bamboo River Rafting Experience from Ocho Rios

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

Relax on a bamboo raft along Jamaica’s White River with a local guide, music, bird calls, rainforest views, and chances to spot fish. Guides such as Lincoln, Jay, Sanjay, and Captain Lloyd add local stories and humor. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered, and the small group size makes this a calm choice for couples and families.

“I just want to say this was the best experience ever from the pick up to the drop off! Jamoy was amazing he picked us up on time and got us to our excursion on time. Once we got there he did everything for us to get get started with our tour. Our tour took a little longer than expected but he waited and was so understanding. Jamoy even made a little detour for us to grab some souvenirs and one of the shops right outside our resort and then dropped us off. If you have the opportunity to book with him please do he is definitely a good time…”

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2.Blue Hole and Bamboo Rafting Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $85Top rated

Spend about an hour at Jamaica’s Blue Hole swimming, rope swinging, cliff jumping, and exploring a cave, then take a two-hour guided bamboo raft ride through rainforest toward the ocean. Omar Tours provides transport, water, and rum punch. Guides may include Ray, Tracy, Sam, and Andre. A limestone massage costs extra.

“this experience was a 10/10!! I was a little nervous because of the videos i seen of the exclusive touching during the massages BUT this company surpass all expectations!! Our driver, Ray, was the best we could ask for. all guides on each Read more”

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3.Blue Hole and River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $120

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Ocho Rios to the Blue Hole for swimming, rope swings, waterfalls, caves, and optional jumps. Then settle onto a bamboo raft for 45 to 60 minutes on the White River. Guides such as Tyrone, Adrian, Dalton, and Carlos may lead the day, with pickup and admission included.

“It was a great experience. Everything was on time & executed with kindness & professionalism. Adrian was an excellent tour guide.”

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4.Bamboo River Rafting in Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $60

Float down Jamaica’s calm White River on a shaded bamboo raft with a local captain, then return by air-conditioned vehicle to your Ocho Rios hotel or port. Guides such as Shadow, Hyrum, and Lincoln add music, jokes, river stories, and optional limestone massages. Shopping and lunch stops are available at your own cost.

“They were friendly I went with my boyfriend for his birthday and they did balloons and a name tag saying Happy Birthday”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $90

Spend about five to six hours exploring Jamaica near Ocho Rios by ATV, bamboo raft, and horseback. Meka and drivers such as Lamar, Michael, and Meeka handle transport, while local guides lead the rides. Expect hotel pickup, private transport, forest trails, river time, and horseback riding into the Caribbean Sea. Confirm admission costs before booking.

“Wonderful experience and they very helpful. They had a lot of patience also, they didn’t rush me at all”

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6.Private River Bamboo Rafting Activity in Ocho Rios Jamaica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $90

Glide down a calm Ocho Rios river with a private raft captain, learn reggae dance moves, spot fish and birds, and hear about local plants. The 2.5-hour outing includes transport and entry, plus a beach photo stop, Jamaican fruit tasting, and optional limestone leg massage. Drivers such as Devon and captains including Flowers have earned especially warm praise.

“wonderful people, beautiful views! convenient service in terms of pick up and drop off. our raft tour guide was great. I will say, the raft tour wasn't super long, but well worth the money. FYI the beach they end at is more of a pebble beach, not Read more”

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

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

You’ll visit Dunn’s River Falls and Blue Hole, float the White River on a bamboo raft, ride horseback through a nature trail and into the ocean, and stop for Jamaican food. Courtney Taylor Private Tours provides pickup, a driver such as Constantine, and a maximum group size of 26.

“Thanks to Courtney for keeping me updated! She even called me 2 days before the excursion to confirm, which I really appreciated. Communication was great, and I had a blast on most activities - bamboo rafting, exploring the Blue Hole, anRead more”

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8.Bamboo River Rafting Experience from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $70

Travel from Ocho Rios to the White River, then settle onto a traditional bamboo raft with a local captain such as Jayjay, Captain Flowers, or Sheldon. Expect Jamaican music, river views, island stories, cold drinks for purchase, and optional limestone or mud treatments. Hotel, Airbnb, and cruise-port pickup is available.

“From the friendly and professional driver who collected us on time, entertained us on route to the rafting experience (pleased to say minus the hard sell as previously experienced on other excursions) the rafter even have me some shells. Great time and would definitely recommend”

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9.Rio Nuevo Village Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $50Best value

You’ll spend about 45 minutes floating along Rio Nuevo near Ocho Rios, surrounded by tropical scenery and clear water. Guide Fire brings an easygoing spirit to the outing. Pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and alcoholic drinks are included, while lunch is not. The trip returns to Rio Nuevo Village.

“This was me and my wife 1st rafting experience and it was awesome from start to finish. Our rafter operator Fire was always vibes which made the experience smooth.”

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10.Bamboo River Rafting from Ocho Rios Jamaica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $90

From Ocho Rios, Taste the Tropics Tours takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to a calm Jamaican river for a bamboo raft ride with a local captain. Expect roughly 1 hour 45 minutes overall, hotel, villa, Airbnb, and port pickup, plus optional stops for Jamaican food and souvenirs. Ask about the limestone massage and confirm how much time is spent on the raft.

“Loved this experience. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of our guide, but he was great! Would gladly book it again on another visit to Jamaica :)”

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11.Blue Hole Waterfalls + Bamboo River Rafting Tour from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $95

Spend about three and a half hours at Jamaica’s Blue Hole waterfalls and on a bamboo raft along the White River. You can swim, use rope swings, make platform or cliff jumps, and hike about 10 minutes to Secret Falls. Drivers such as Jason and Jay provide hotel pickup and local context. Water shoes are essential.

“They all gave us a good experience. The tour guys was so awesome and made sure to keep us safe and was so helpful.”

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