Private Bamboo Rafting and Horseback Riding from Ocho Rios
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Ocho Rios, Jamaica
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Ocho Rios Cruise Ship terminal pickup information. Once you get off the ship, go to the Visitor Information desk or the PORT AUTHORITY, inform them that you have an independent private tour with Quest Transfers and Tour. They will contact the driver from Quest Transfers and Tours so that he can gain access to the port to pick you up. 2. Ocho Rios Hotel, Villa or AIRBNB Pickup. Pickup Instructions: Your driver will meet you at the Hotel lobby or place of stay.
Itinerary
1
Rio Nuevo
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
St. Ann's Bay
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 41 reviews
Joanna_C, Mar 2026
Very good and fun experience. Very friendly and energetic guides! Learned a lot about Jamaica on the trip, would definitely recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much Joanna for choosing Quest Transfers and Tours! We’re really glad to hear you had a fun and memorable experience with our friendly and energetic team. It’s great that you enjoyed learning more about Jamaica along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on your next visit!
Dalton
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Kim_M, Mar 2026
The two experiences are only 30 minutes long each. I participated in other similar excursions which were more than an hour long eat. At the horse back riding Kevin immediately told us that our excursion would be cut short due to traffic ask for tips throughout the excursion. The bamboo part of the excursion was pleasant but we were on the bamboo raft for 20 minutes only.
It's just wasn't worth the money
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. Our tours are designed to give guests a fun and memorable introduction to both horseback riding and bamboo rafting.
We truly appreciate you mentioning that the bamboo rafting was pleasant, and we will certainly take your comments into consideration as we continue working with our partners to improve the overall experience. Guest feedback like yours helps us do better.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.
Best regards,
Dalton
Quest Transfers and Tours
Soljane_M, Feb 2026
Quest Transfers and Tours (Dalton) was communicative from booking through the excursion's end. He made the entire trip worry-free, including helpful tips on navigating and avoiding local vendor interactions (based on previous customer experiences). He was very timely, friendly and informative about the island. Horseback on the beach was like out of a movie-- magical. Our guide Omar was pleasant and a great teacher on horse handling and the land itself (plants, etc). This was truly a private tour, just us, our horses Princess and Sheba and the beautiful beach. We rode on the beach for about 15 minutes then entered the water to make the trip back to the starting point. Along the way, Omar took a bunch of awesome pictures and videos with our phones, even stopping for some posed shots of us. These captured moments include spectacular views and the natural sounds of the ocean, making the experience one we can relive for years to come!
From horseback riding to the bamboo experience was about a 10-minute drive. Bamboo rafting itself was beautiful and tranquil. Our only critique was the limestone massage option. Even though we expressed that we were not interested, our raft captain continued to pressure us and try to convince us otherwise. It took my husband having to express visible disagreement before he let it go. The trip itself was lovely (as advertised). Each captain decorates their raft to represent Jamaica, including music (Bob Marley of course!) and opportunities to have our pictures taken (with our phones) steering the raft and of us at the head of the raft. The trip stops at a small beach where there are a few vendors (which Dalton had prepared us for). They allowed us to enjoy the beach, take pictures and not bother us. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. The trip back to the start point was just as relaxing. On the way back to the hotel, Dalton asked if we wanted to make any other stops for food, or shopping. We recommend Quest Transfers and Tours excursions!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing and detailed review of your Private Bamboo Rafting and Horseback Riding from Ocho Rios experience with Quest Transfers and Tours.
It was truly a pleasure hosting you both here in Ocho Rios. I’m very happy to hear that everything felt smooth and worry-free from booking to drop-off — that’s always my goal. Preparing our guests ahead of time, especially about vendor areas, helps make the day more relaxed and enjoyable.
Your description of the horseback ride sounds absolutely magical. Riding along the beach and then into the ocean with Princess and Sheba is always a special moment. I’m glad Omar made the experience even better with his teaching, knowledge of the land, and by capturing those beautiful photos and videos for you. Those memories are priceless!
I’m also happy you enjoyed the peaceful bamboo rafting experience and the authentic Jamaican touches — from the decorated rafts to the Bob Marley vibes playing in the background. That calm, scenic ride is something truly special.
It means a lot that you would recommend Quest Transfers and Tours. We truly appreciate you choosing us and would be honored to welcome you back to Jamaica again for another unforgettable adventure.
Warm regards,
Dalton
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Aaron_H, Jan 2026
Very private tour! We were the only two with our guide. The guide was knowledgeable and both the horseback riding and the raft was an amazing experience
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello, thank you so much Aaron for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re really happy you enjoyed the private tour. It’s great to hear that the horseback riding and rafting were amazing and that our guide’s knowledge added to your experience. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon for another adventure!
Dalton
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Jonathan_S, Jan 2026
We had a great time at both the horse back riding and the bamboo rafting! It was so much fun riding the horses along the beach and then getting out in the water with them! The horses were very gentle and the guides were so much fun, joking, laughing, even taking our phones and taking videos and photos all along the way.
The captain of our bamboo raft was also a lot of fun to be around. He danced, played music, and even let us venture out on the raft to take stand and take photos, even took some for us as well with our phones.
But maybe the best part of the day was our driver, Kenneth! He informed us of different things along the way between sites, keep our valuables secure while we were engaged in the different activities, and then drove us to a great restaurant at our request where we could try jerk chicken, pork, and sausage. Then after leaving the restaurant, at our request, dropped us off at a shopping district near the ship where we could look through the shops before returning to the ship!
I would highly recommend this excursion and if you are lucky enough to have Kenneth as your driver, you will have an awesome day!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much Jonathan for this amazing review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic time with both the horseback riding and bamboo rafting — riding the horses along the beach and into the water is truly a special experience, and we’re glad our guides made it even more fun by capturing those memories for you.
It’s wonderful to know your bamboo rafting captain brought great vibes with the music, dancing, and photo moments — that’s the Jamaican spirit we love to share 🇯🇲
A special thank you for highlighting Kenneth! He’ll be very proud to know his knowledge, care for your belongings, flexibility, and restaurant recommendation helped make your day unforgettable. From local food to shopping before returning to the ship, that’s exactly the personalized experience we aim to provide.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Jamaica for another adventure with Quest Transfers and Tours!
Dalton
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Sripriya_S, Jan 2026
The day started out great with our driver, Dalton. He was so welcoming and flexible with our family. It was raining on and off and he was able to accommodate our time changes in order to try to avoid the rain.
We started off with the horseback riding on the beach. The guides were great with the kids and took a lot of pictures with our own phone.
The second part of the trip was the bamboo rafting. Our two guides had such great energy and even let the kids steer the bamboo raft for a little bit. We caught a beautiful rainbow halfway through the trip.
We had a wonderful time on this excursion.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience!
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed both the horseback riding and bamboo rafting. Riding along the beach is always a special experience, and our guides love making it fun and comfortable for everyone. The bamboo rafting is a favorite as well, and we’re glad you enjoyed the relaxing ride and the great energy from the raft guides.
Thank you for choosing Quest Transfers and Tours. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Jamaica for another unforgettable adventure! 🇯🇲
Kaylee_R, Dec 2025
Wonderful experience. Dalton was such a great tour guide and driver. Amazing service all around. Would recommend horseback riding and the bamboo rafting to everyone. We had an amazing time here!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much Kaylee for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you choosing Quest Transfers and Tours. It was a pleasure being your tour guide and driver, and I’m very happy to hear you had an amazing time. Horseback riding and bamboo rafting are always special experiences, and I’m glad you enjoyed them. Thank you for the recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Jamaica again soon! 🇯🇲😊
Dalton
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Marquita_P, Dec 2025
We had an amazing time! Mr. Dalton was amazing. The horseback riding was a magical experience and the bamboo rafting was amazing. We will definitely come back!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much Marquita for your wonderful review! I’m really glad to hear you had an amazing time. It was a pleasure having you, and I’m happy you enjoyed the horseback riding and the bamboo rafting—both truly special experiences. We appreciate you choosing Quest Transfers and Tours, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Jamaica again soon! 🇯🇲
Dalton
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Robyn_R, Nov 2025
For anyone looking for an excursion while visiting Ocho Rios Jamaica.. Trust me Quest Tours is highly recommended from yours truly!! 10 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!! VIP service over the top experience, friendly and professional from the moment we stepped into their clean and safe vehicle to the moment we were dropped off!! The Horseback riding and Bamboo Rafting to include the Limestone Massage, Private tour, Authentic Jamaican lunch, shopping and complementary fresh Jamaican beef patties! Today 11/20/2025 ...Ochi owes us nothing!! Book Book Reserve and tell Dalton the owner I sent ya!! You won't be disappointed!! Thank you Dalton we are grateful and appreciate your amazing service today,!! Will be back for more Sooner than later 🇯🇲🇯🇲🙏 🇯🇲🙏
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much Robin for this incredible review! 🙏🇯🇲
We truly appreciate you choosing Quest Transfers and Tours for your excursion here in Ocho Rios.
It was our pleasure to provide you with VIP service from start to finish, and we’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the horseback riding, bamboo rafting with limestone massage, private tour, authentic Jamaican lunch, shopping, and of course the fresh Jamaican beef patties! 😄
Your kind words mean the world to us, and we're grateful you had a memorable experience.
Thank you again for the 10-star love and for recommending us. We look forward to welcoming you back sooner rather than later.
Respect and One Love always! 🇯🇲❤️
Dalton
Quest transfers and tours
Elizabeth_K, Aug 2025
This tour company is polished, and its owner articulate, engaging and respectful. We loved working with him. Our only criticism is that the horseback ride -- arranged with a private horse owner by this company-- didn't swim and gallop around in the water as the big tour groups' horses did. This was a bit disappointing, as this is part of why we wanted to ride the horses in the ocean. Please be advised, also, that this horseback ride is akin to a pony ride (with horses being led in a line to the ocean and back). The horse owner did take stop leading the horse directly when requested, but as far as horseback rides go, this one didn't involve hardly any rider autonomy.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and for choosing Quest Transfers and Tours. I truly appreciate your kind words about our service, professionalism, and the experience we provided.
I also value your honest comments regarding the horseback riding activity. Since this excursion is arranged with a private horse owner, the experience can differ from the larger tour operators. The focus is often more on safety and relaxation rather than speed or independent riding, but I understand your expectations and the disappointment of not experiencing the swimming and galloping you had hoped for. Your feedback helps me communicate more clearly with future guests about what to expect, and I’ll be sure to pass your input along to the horse owner as well.
I’m glad you still enjoyed working with us overall, and I’d love the opportunity to welcome you back to Jamaica and arrange another adventure that’s a perfect fit for you.
Dalton
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Nardalyn_B, Aug 2025
The experience was fun, my first time riding on a horse , definitely will do this again.Staff was great ,with good personality.And not to mention the driver that transported us from Quest transfer and tour,was above excellent.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're thrilled to hear about your positive experience. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Dalton
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Amie_F, Jul 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our excursion day with Dalton and Quest Tours. We booked a day of horseback riding and bamboo rafting with Quest. Dalton picked up our group of six in a nice vehicle, talked about local culture and the places we drove through on the way to our activities, and made sure we got his favorite guides at the horse and rafting sites. We never felt rushed and, in fact, he took us to get lunch and some shopping time in Ocho Rios after our activities on the way back to our pickup location. It was an excursion day completely tailored to what we wanted to do. Dalton made us feel taken care of so we could concentrate on enjoying the experiences. We highly recommend Dalton and Quest tours.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you Amie for taking the time to leave such a positive review of your experience with Quest Transfers and Tours. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your River Rafting and Horseback excursion and that our team was able to provide you with a seamless and memorable experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon!
Warm regards,
[Dalton]
Quest Transfers and Tours Team
Charmain_R, May 2024
Booked this as a birthday excursion! Best excursion EVER! Everything was AMAZING! I got Queen treatment!!!even though we decided not to horseback ride due to rain- we enjoyed everything we did! I will recommend to everyone visiting & can't wait to come back to do it Again. Dalton was our driver he was phenomenal- make us truly enjoy our first visit to Jamaica&& helped me celebrate my birthday to the fullest!
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're thrilled to hear about your positive experience. We look forward to serving you again soon.
ayanna_l, Mar 2024
Had a great time with Dalton as our tour guide. I’d recommend this activity for anyone. We were well taken care of
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review of your experience with Quest Transfers and Tours. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your River Rafting and Horseback excursion and that our team was able to provide you with a seamless and memorable experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon!
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