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Bamboo River Rafting Experience from Ocho Rios

Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Ocho Rios, Jamaica
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Make navigating Jamaica’s White River a relaxing, sightseeing experience when you book this bamboo rafting trip from Ocho Rios. Enjoy hotel pickup or meet at Majorie’s Riverside Cafe, then sit back and enjoy the scenery passing outside your window. Float down the White River on a traditional bamboo raft, listening to Jamaican music, and sipping on cold beer.
  • Learn about the White River’s historical importance in Jamaica
  • Sail into the lush forests of Jamaica keeping an eye out for wildlife
  • Optional lunch available for purchase
  • Perfect for travelers spending most of their time on the coast

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Travelers should contact us at least 2 days before their scheduled tour date

or

Meeting point

  • Marjorie’s Riverside Cafe and Lounge
    Old Rd, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

    The driver or tour guide will be holding sign, with the company's name and logo on it.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
  • 11/04/2022 - 04/29/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

What To Expect

1

White River

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Rafting was excellent 👌

Stephanie_S, May 2025
We had a excellent time .Driver was beyond nice . Mens at the rafting made our experience comfortable as if we was family. We had so much fun . We really enjoyed ourselves. One love ❤️

Disappointing Experience

John_K, Feb 2025
The driver who took us to the river was great. The rest of the experience was very disappointing. We walked down broken steps to the river. The guide was not enthusiastic at all. The actual "tour" was a short ride down a small waterway to a shack selling drinks for exorbitant prices. Then another short ride to a spot where we were pressured to buy massages, braiding, etc. After about 15 minutes, we were brought back to the starting point. We paid $75 each for this.

I’m not as a peaceful and...

LauraJean_P, Jan 2025
It was a peaceful and beautiful experience. Our guide was experienced and knowledgeable A very different thing to do in Jamaica. We would def do it again!

Pay in person...it is literally half the price.

PETERJAY_L, Jul 2024
Do not book through this app/site. When you get there in person it is $40 per person and they do NOT charge for children 2 and under. Great experience regardless but please do not book through the app. Pay on person!!!!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for taking the time out to actually return to share your experience with everyone. This product was created and priced for people who want to do bamboo rafting and also need transportation from their hotel/Airbnb/cruise to the bamboo rafting site and back, you feel cheated because you did not use the transportation service and went ahead and paid for another transportation to take you there. We are very sorry it happened like that for you but please, dont tell the people not to use the app. When you are using the app please read the information given on the products like inclusive and excluded, doing that? Everything should be ok.

Better than expected

Lisa_E, Jul 2024
Tour was surprisingly good. Tour guide was very good. After we boarded the bus, we stopped at a gift shop first, then went on to the river where we each got helped onto a raft. The raft captain took us up river to some food, drinks and a tire swing was a nice surprise, very fun! The raft captains make sure everyone is having a good time, super friendly and very attentive. After rafting, we boarded the bus to go back and we had the option of stopping to shop and walking back to the ship or taking the bus back to the ship. Highly Recommend!

It’s a must! 10/10

Danielle_S, Jun 2024
We had the experience of a life time! We were celebrating a 40th birthday and they made the bday girl and the rest of the girls feel so special! All the rafters were so knowledgable and you can tell they enjoyed what they do! This is a must! Shout out to J for picking us up and looking after us! 10/10 service! We will back again very soon 😀

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you so much for your kind review. it was our pleasure having you here. We look forward to seeing you again real soon!

This was a great...

London_O, Jun 2024
This was a great experience. My friends and I had a lot of fun. Uncle Dreddy and Lloyd were very nice. We would definitely do this excursion again.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

We are truly happy that you had a great experience with us. we look forward to see you again real soon! Thankyou for choosing us !

Enjoyed

Jennifer_H, May 2024
This was a vibe. I want to thank Jamoy and especially Jayjay (the raft operator) for giving a great experience and memories by taking the pictures. I highly recommend Jayjay for a great vibe. I will rebook again.

Bamboo River Raft Jamaica 24”

Antoinette_A, May 2024
Absolutely beautiful relaxing experience!!! From the tour guide to the locals I truly enjoyed every moment.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thankyou for choosing jaiden dream TOURS. We are truly happy that you had a wonderful experience with us . We look forward to seeing you real soon.

Great time

Amanda_G, May 2024
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

My vacation

Cecile_M, Feb 2024
I was not impressed but we made the best of it. The guide was informative. I felt it was not worth the money at all.

Great tour fun vibes

Emone_J, Jan 2024
Loved it thought the limestone massage was included but it was an extra fee.. opted not to do it but had fun taking pics enjoying the river and vibes and had some coconut water

If you want an authentic Bamboo rafting experience this is it

Yterria_M, Jan 2024
This was an amazing experience. Our tour guide made sure we had a great time. He took his time and talked about life on the island.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thankyou for making it Jaiden Dream Tours, we are happy you had a great time with us. We look forward to seeing you again real soon.

Fantastic Experience

Shamika_R, Dec 2023
My experience was great! FANTASTIC music and vibes. i also had a mud massage that I really enjoyed which cost $40 & converted to JMD it's roughly 6000 a bit pricey for what you get but I suppose it is all about experience 😊. The Driver that picked us up from our resort was really helpful and professional. Highly experience staff and knows Ocho rios really well so ask plenty of questions.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thankyou so much for choosing us , we appreciate with it! we look forward to seeing you soon .

Great

TANDRA_B, Dec 2023
Great time . Very unique experience. Only knocked a star because I would have liked it to be longer on the raft . Mud massage was extra but awesome . Driver was great took us additional Location so definitely 5 stars for the company

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thankyou so much for choosing us. we appreciate your kind review , and we hope to see you again soon.

Relax on a Bamboo River Raft

Andrea_M, Dec 2023
Jason picked us up at our port and is an excellent driver and provided a great deal of information about the island. Before the raft experience you can purchase a drink to enjoy on your ride. While on the raft we paddled as well. Making the experience even more relaxing for a fee you can enjoy a massage using limestone paste. Captain Flowers operated a beautifully decorated raft and provided the massage. The use of the natural limestone made your skin so soft. It was a wonderful experience.

Such a Vibe

VICTORIA_P, Oct 2023
JUST WOW, what a beautiful experience. 1st of all Jamoy was the very best tour guide you could possibly have. Super friendly.Provided specific instructions for meeting and stood with us the whole time making us feel super safe. Truly providing us with the best 1st time experience in Jamaica. The bamboo River was fun. Note:bring cash, mud rub are $40+ extra. Along the river there drinks for extra cost as well. He took us to a local restaurant which was amazing since we got back earlier. 10 out of 10 recommended. Definitely booking in future.

Beautiful

kirkland139, Oct 2023
An absolute wonderful experience. We couldn't have dreamt of a better way to spend our day. We were extremely happy and definitely will do it again

You won’t regret it

Dominique_F, Sep 2023
We had an awesome time. The tour guide was friendly and made the experience a great one. Also, our raft driver was also a nice guy and he took plenty of pictures for us. They had a speaker available to play music from to make the experience even better. Highly recommend!

Soothing & Relaxing

Sonya_S, Sep 2023
We had a blast! We jammed as we cruised down the river. It was soothing & relaxing. The guides were pleasant.

Ocho Rios 2023

J_B, Aug 2023
Beckham was friendly, personable and funny. The experience on the bamboo was tranquil and relaxing! I enjoyed this experience and it was great to support the locals of Ocho Rios! Jaiden tours was professional.

Great

Anthea_E, Jul 2023
It’s was great our tour guide was great , very informative & fun 😂, music was on point I’ll recommend doing again.

Raft draft

Gertrude_F, Jul 2023
The cool breeze blowing against my skin was refreshing and the ability to gear the raft was exciting. The music and staff was amazing.

Fancy Raft, Dirty River

Aqlia_T, Jul 2023
Let me first say the driver Jason and the raft operator Sheldon were absolutely amazing!!! Reason for 4 stars the actual route on the river is very short and the river was not exactly clean. It did end at a beautiful beach with the option to get a clay massage. While I would recommend this company, I will not recommend this route if you’re looking for a slow relaxing ride on pristine waters. All of the raft operators are extremely nice and professional and rafts are beautifully decorated but the dirty river and short ride is a no for me.

Great experience! I would recommend trying!

yemaya_o, Jul 2023
Our driver Jay was on time and got us safely to our tour. He was very kind and helpful as well. The tour was very beautiful with amazing scenery and a knowledgeable raft captain. They took us to a small market with a beach view and many souvenir sellers.

Must do

TIA_D, Jul 2023
Was a peaceful ride down the river. Captain Sanjay was very helpful and wonderful. Would recommend anyone to come out an enjoy the experience on a bamboo raft.

Great great service. Our...

LeighAnn_C, Jun 2023
Great great service. Our drive Jaiden was very professional and helpful & our rafter Gregory (or flowers) was fun and entertaining and gave us 5 star service! Would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thankyou so much for your positive feedback, we're happy that you enjoyed your trip, we look forward to seeing you very soon.

Our guide was fun and...

Sheena_C, Jun 2023
Our guide was fun and amazing! The ride and river was beautiful! I loved the stop with the local vendors and glad I was able to support

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thankyou so much for choosing us for your trip. We look forward to serving you again very soon!

Amazing raft experience

Jean_B, Jun 2023
This was our first experience being on a raft and we enjoyed every moment.The person in charge was very friendly, he made us feel very comfortable, the ride was very relaxing and the view was beautiful.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thankyou for choosing us, we are pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience and we hope to see you again very soon !

Rafting in Ochos Rios

Antonae_F, May 2023
Was a beautiful experience and our tour guide was great. He made sure we were comfortable and even explained the history behind the location we visited. I wish the path was longer, however our raft guide made the experience much better.

Response from Host, May 2023

We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thankyou for choosing us! we hope to see you again real soon.

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