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private Bamboo river rafting in ocho rios with transportation

Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
      A round trip transportation from all resorts listed.
    • Admission Fee - Skip the line tickets for faster entry to the attraction
    • Guide
    • We provide additional stop for authentic Jamaican food stop, souvenir shopping.
    • Lunch

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Start: Multiple pickup locations offered. Pickup details: Travelers will provide their location and that locatIon will be the pickup point. Hotel pickup offered: During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels. Port pickup offered: During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports. Ocho Rios cruiseship port End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 12/10/2023 - 04/09/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Infant seats available
    • 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

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Bryanna_R
    Dan-Paul was our guide he was as absolutely amazing and we are bamboo ride was a 10/10. He also took us to a great Jamaican restaurant and we got to go to a souvenir store where we had a 10$ credit! Overall was a great experience and highly recommend!

    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 41 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    must experience!

    Bradley_H, Mar 2026
    Dean Paul was great! Great Experience and everyone was very respectful. The food at Linda's was way better than any resort in the area.

    Bamboo river ride.

    Bryanna_R, Mar 2026
    Dan-Paul was our guide he was as absolutely amazing and we are bamboo ride was a 10/10. He also took us to a great Jamaican restaurant and we got to go to a souvenir store where we had a 10$ credit! Overall was a great experience and highly recommend!

    Amazing

    Amanda_T, Oct 2025
    Our tour guide was amazing super friendly and informative and we had such a good time the rafting was awesome and I absolutely loved my limestone massage

    Amazing !!!!! My tour...

    Danielle_P, Aug 2025
    Amazing !!!!! My tour guide was super sweet ! He showed us around , made us feel at home & gave us a great time ! Will definitely be booking again on my next trip ! Thank you Mr. Miyagi !!!

    Worth it

    Deborah_A, Jul 2025
    Great relaxing ride, tailored to your mood. Captain will tune to whatever you like to listen to. Go for the massage it is worth it. Added relaxation .

    Tranquility

    Kishona_D, Jun 2025
    It was lovely from the pick up from the hotel to the excursion everyone was just friendly and made us feel like we were welcome.

    Loved this experience....

    LaRhonda_C, Jan 2025
    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 :)

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    We thank you for your response and are pleased that your experience was great. We will see you on your next visit to Jamaica. Your tour guide Shavaon, looks forward to serving you again.

    Interesting experience but much shorter than we anticipated

    Svetlana_G, Jan 2025
    As a part of our day in Ocho Rios while cruising aboard Sky Princess, we had a planned tour to ride on a bamboo raft on White river. We got off the ship at 8:55 for our 9am tour and waited for over half an hour for our driver Shavaon to arrive. We were in the car ~9:35 when all other tour buses and minivans already departed. After ~15 minutes we were at the river. Rafts are made of green bamboo logs, ~ 40-45 feet long and about 4-5 feet wide, with a chair that fits 2-3 people in the back. Jamaican guy pushes the raft standing in the front. The river is hardly wider than the length of the raft - less than 100 feet for certain. Muddy banks are lined with tropical trees and backyards of assorted shacks. Our “captain” Sappy pushed the raft 300-400 yards up the river and pulled up to shore at a “chill out spot”. This was a group of 4-5 shacks mage of bamboo sticks and covered in blue tarp. One was selling souvenirs, another beer and snacks, another one was sort of a restaurant. We bought a couple of souvenirs for $10, a couple of bottles of “Red stripe” beer - $5 each, and our daughter took 15-20 swings on a tire swing over the river - another $10. We then sailed down the river, past the boarding dock and for another 300-400 yards to river estuary - ocean sandbar. We then returned back to dock upriver. Total journey was barely one hour. Our driver took us then to Bay beach. Total tour time was less than two hours. Cost us $75x3 + $20x2 tips + $30 swing tire+souvenirs+beer. Total pleasure cost us $295 and I felt that this was a ripoff. If other Jamaican experiences have similar cost/value I am not interested in coming back to see them.

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    Thank you for your honest response but as I explained to you sorry for the delay in getting pick up in time it’s because it’s a cruise ship day so there was a lot of traffic. It’s totally out of my control on how many tips you give out. The bamboo rafting experience last from 45 minutes - 1 hour . You only paid us 75us person. But i totally apologize if you felt like it was ripped off

    One love!

    Kaneshia_W, Dec 2024
    The bamboo rafting experience was everything with the lower body massage. The scenery along the river was nice and the guide on the raft was extremely attentive. Our guide Shaon was so polite and helpful. Loved every minute of it.

    A Great Excursion / Experience

    Robert_P, Dec 2024
    We had a great time on our Rafting excursion. The service was great, the people were friendly and nice. Our guide Chevonn(sp) was excellent , he showed us around and gave us a brief synopsis of the history and areas. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone interested in this adventure. They deserve as many stars as possible an Excellent experience .

    Wonderful experience

    Carissa_B, Sep 2024
    Bamboo rafting was so much fun our tour guide stayed there entire time and made sure we ate some great food.

    Rafting Bliss In Jamaica

    R_M, Aug 2024
    I had an amazing experience on my bamboo rafting adventure in Ocho Rios with Taste the Tropics Tours & Transportation! Our tour guide, Shavon, was incredibly friendly & knowledgeable, making the entire journey both entertaining & educational. The rafting itself was a relaxing & memorable experience. I highly recommend Taste the Tropics Tours for anyone looking to explore Jamaica in a fun and authentic way!

    A Great Time!

    Tierney_C, Jul 2024
    My best friend and I had the greatest time during this raft excuriding. Shavon and his captain took great care of us and we felt safe throughout the whole time we were with them. I appreciated having transportation included with the rafting experience as well as the hospitality on the ride to our destination. I’m hoping to come back to Jamaica again soon to book with him again!

    Response from Host, Aug 2024

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with Taste the Tropics Tours! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us. It was our pleasure to show you the beauty and charm of the tropics. Your kind words are incredibly motivating for our team, and we’re delighted that we could make your trip memorable. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon. Thank you once again for choosing us and for your fantastic review! Warm regards, Shavaon caballero / Owner Taste the Tropics Tours

    Brilliant :)

    Jahlita_L, Jul 2024
    The experience was brilliant from start to finish. Driver was on time very friendly and helpful. Guys doing rafting were nice to. Would use again. Thank you

    Response from Host, Aug 2024

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with Taste the Tropics Tours! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us. It was our pleasure to show you the beauty and charm of the tropics. Your kind words are incredibly motivating for our team, and we’re delighted that we could make your trip memorable. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon. Thank you once again for choosing us and for your fantastic review! Warm regards, Shavaon caballero / Owner Taste the Tropics Tours

    Amazing experience, definitely recommend

    destiny_m, Jul 2024
    Was an amazing experience with myself and friends! Contacted and picked up within the hour of booking via app. Very professional was a day to remember , shout out to our driver Shavaon he was great and made us feel in safe hands ! Definitely recommend.

    Response from Host, Aug 2024

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with Taste the Tropics Tours! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us. It was our pleasure to show you the beauty and charm of the tropics. Your kind words are incredibly motivating for our team, and we’re delighted that we could make your trip memorable. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon. Thank you once again for choosing us and for your fantastic review! Warm regards, Shavaon caballero / Owner Taste the Tropics Tours

    Bad

    Marina_W, Sep 2025
    They were looking forward to it Not an experience. The excursion was cancelled by the organizer without giving a reason.
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    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    We are truly sorry for canceling your tours on the last minute. Unfortunately your tour was canceled because of the weather conditions and we state the reason why it was canceled. This is water activity tours when there is bad weather conditions this tour cannot be operated sorry for any misunderstanding

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