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Horseback Riding in the ocean & Bamboo Rafting from Ocho Rios

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Ocho Rios, Jamaica
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

A good choice for time-pressed travelers, this day tour offers a variety of activities. Raft the White River, which offers some challenging rapids as well as calm stretches where you can relax and appreciate the surrounding biodiversity. Finally, head off the beaten path on a horseback riding journey along the ocean.
  • Enjoy a variety of activities in one tour
  • Ride a horse along the beach
  • Rafting trip on the White River
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch (unless specified)
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We pick up from the cruise port 30 minutes after the ship docks and 9am from all resorts in and around Ocho Rios The driver / Guide will have a Marvyn's Paradise Tours sign or guest name on a sign for easily recognition

Itinerary

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Marvyn's Paradise Tours

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Weight limit for horses 240lb
  • 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

4.6
based on 31 reviews
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The guide was super nice...

Sherry_S, Dec 2024
The guide was super nice and took plenty of photos for us on my phone. Need a better route. Not very scenic

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Sherry_s Thank you so much for leaving your review, we are pleased to hear that your driver did a great job. Thanks for making it Marvyn's Paradise Tours.

Great experience

India_H, Jun 2024
Had a great time river rafting and horse back riding for my husband’s birthday and our driver was great he made sure we were comfortable and was very nice! Will be coming back and book again!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

India_H Thank you so much for sharing your feedback it is greatly appreciated , we are pleased to know that you had a great time . Thanks for making it Marvyn’s Paradise Tours , we look forward to your next visit. See you soon!! Regards Sana

Please be advised!!!

Suzette_B, Jun 2024
The horseback riding was a nice experience. However, the bamboo rafting experience wasn't so pleasant. My niece and I was offered a foot massage whilst on the raft which lasted about 4 minutes. At the end of the ride, to our surprise we were told that we owed $80 for the massage. Keep in mind that we had already paid $150 for the raft and horseback riding. My advice to you when arriving to your excursions. Deny everything they offer you because you will be charged at the end of the trip.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Suzette-B I must take this time to say thank you so much for choosing our service and also for taking the time out to share your experience. We are pleased to know that your horseback experience was a great one, however your experience with the massage person is totally beyond our control, the package we offer is Bamboo rafting and horseback riding, massage is an additional service they offer there so we have no control, you could have rejected the service when they asked or ask the cost first. I am sorry about your experience. best regards Sana

Honest review

Thyrah_B, May 2024
My tour guide was very nice and looked out for my two friends and I. We were all girls so we were a little worried but they made sure to keep us safe. He gave us a little history. He took us to both places and waited for us. It was my birthday during the trip and I was accommodated for that which I really appreciated. We stopped by somewhere to eat as well. I had a very good time thanks to this tour company

Response from Host, May 2024

Thyrah Thank you so much for choosing our service, and also for sharing your experience,we are pleased to know that you had a great time . We look forward to your next visit. Kind regards Sana

Well

Jessica_A, Apr 2024
bamboo rafting was great and the guy who took us around was cool too, BUT one of the horse riding guys got really rude when I said he shouldn’t touch me and at one point he started hitting that horse multiple times!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Jessica _A Just want to say a big thanks to you for Choosing our company and also for sharing your experience . I am happy you have enjoyed your day however I am no pleased with the guide at the horseback I will surely address this issue with the manager, I must sincerely apologize to you about that . We look forward to your next visit. Best wishes Marvyn

Priceless!!

Dana_B, Jan 2024
Our driver was Cool Daine and he was amazing from the time he picked us up until he dropped us off. We had first class service at each our our excursions. Absolutely no complaints.

Horseback riding and Bamboo rafting

Bethis_W, Jul 2023
We enjoyed our horseback riding and Bamboo rafting. Our driver, Cool Daine was very pleasant and informative. My husband wanted to by something and he even got out of the vehicle to go with him so they wouldn't over charge him. Our experience was cool because of Cool Daine!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Bethis_ It is with great pleasure that we say thanks to you for choosing our services, It was our pleasure hosting your group. We are pleased to know that you had a great time and that cool Dane helped to make your experience great. We look forward to your next visit. Sana

Great!

Mitienne_J, Jul 2023
I really enjoyed the sightseeing and the Jamaican culture. If you’re planning on traveling to Jamaica for the first time, I highly recommend trying the bamboo raft trip. Bring some money with you because the locals could use the tip, in addition there’s food and souvenirs being sold along the trail. My wife and also got the limestone massage and it was amazing.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback it is highly appreciated. We look forward to your next visit. Best Regards Sana

Ask for Jayjay

Janill_R, Jun 2023
Make sure you book with Marvyn’s Paradise Tour, and ask for JayJay. This was an amazing experience. We wanted to go sightseeing, after the excursion and JayJay was an excellent tour guide, funny, played good music, and very good vibes.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Janil _R It is with great pleasure that we extend our gratitude to you for sharing your experience and also for choosing our service,. We are pleased to know that you had a great experience, we look forward to your next visit. Thanks for making it Marvyn’s Paradise Tours Sana

Great, 100% recommended

gianny_g, Mar 2023
Great service!! Very great driver and we felt completely safe. We did the horseback riding, bamboo rafting and blue hole excursion. It was so much fun and the driver was super nice and a great tour guide! Would definitely be using their service when we come back to Jamaica.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Gianny_g It is with great pleasure that we extend our gratitude to you for using our service and also to share your feedback so other prospective clients can make their decisions easier, thanks a million, we are happy you had a wonderful time with us. Thanks for making it Marvyns Paradise Tours!! See you same time next year Kind regards Sana

Everything was amazing… I...

Karisma_H, Dec 2022
Everything was amazing… I was a little on edge once we were off the raft but other than that everything was good ..

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Karisma_H Thanks for sharing your feedback it is greatly appreciated. We are pleased to know that you had a great time , thanks for making it Marvyns Paradise Tours. Regards Sana

Everything was wonderful...

Dominic_J, Dec 2022
Everything was wonderful I enjoyed everything I just haven’t receive my pictures from horseback riding yet

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank You for sharing your feedback Dominic , we are pleased to know that you had enjoyed your day with us. We will check with the horseback people for your photos. Thanks for making it Marvyns Paradise Tours

Very Satisfied

Brittany_L, Nov 2022
Our trip was everything and more. Starting with our driver. He was amazing . Very welcoming and made us feel safe at all times. The ppl at the both excursions was extremely nice . We had a really good time!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Brittany_L Thank you so much for sharing your feedback it is greatly appreciated, it was our pleasure to show you around our Island. We are pleased to know that you had enjoyed your day with us. Hope to see you on your next visit . Regards Sana

The horseback riding was...

Taylor_F, Nov 2022
The horseback riding was such a relaxing experience I loved every bit of it . Omar was my tour guide and he was amazing . Sara was the horse and she was a babe . With the bamboo rafting I think it was too short and from watching videos I was abit disappointed that the limestone massage wasn’t included after all that money was spent . Overall decent experience and I got some really nice pictures out of it

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Taylor _F Thanks for sharing your feedback it is highly appreciated. We are pleased to know that overall you had a great time. The limestone message is a completely different thing from what this tour offers so they would have charged you differently for that, it is not apart of the rafting it’s additional. I am sorry to know that you found the rafting time to be short, thanks for bringing this to our attention, I will outline this to the company. Thanks for making it Marvyns Paradise Tours !! Hope to see you on your next visit Regards Sana

Grand Experience

Monica_P, Nov 2022
The Horseback Riding and Bamboo Rafting was a unique and memorable experience for my family and I. The guides were good at their craft and full of knowledge as well as friendly.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Monica_P It is with great pleasure that we say a big thanks to you for sharing your feedback, thanks for giving us the opportunity to show your family around, We are pleased to know that you all had a wonderful time👍🏻 We look forward to seeing you again same time next year!!! One Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 Regards Sana

Awful. Wish we got a refund.

Sarah_W, Nov 2022
Everywhere you step on the horse journey we were stepping in horse droppings, trash filled the walkways of the excursion, and the entire time the guide asked for gratuities for himself the entire ride. On the raft, the guide broke the top of the raft and yelled at us. He rowed us into a tree branch and the roof covering the raft completely broke onto us. This was probably the only job where you can smoke cigarettes, drink, and smoke weed while at work. The final straw was having to use the restroom. The bathroom wasn't working, so they guided us to a patch of woods where there were tampons and pads at our feet. Overall a horrible experience for a first vacation in a few years.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Sarah_w Thanks for sharing your feedback, we appreciate you pointing these issues out , I must apologize for the distasteful experience you had ,in fact I will be contacting the attractions to bring these things to their attention. I must again apologize to you and your family, and we hope if given the opportunity to take you on another excursion in the future we will make it up to you .

Awesome experience!

Wendi_B, Oct 2022
The best part was our tour driver Henry! He not only drove us to our destinations but explained the history and culture of Jamaica along the way! We loved the horseback riding but expected a little more with the river rafting. Overall had a great time!!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thanks for sharing your feedback It was our pleasure providing our service. We are pleased to know that you had a great time and that our staff Henry had help to make your experience a great one. We are looking forward to seeing you again. thank you!!

Great experience

Christina_L, Sep 2022
The horse back riding was fine. Im just scared of bugs so going through the trees and seeing spiders was pretty terrifying for me lol. The guy with the horses kind of badgered me for a tip afterwards. The River rafting was great. Our guy was very good at pointing things out and he let us sail the raft. Our tour guide was great as well. He even took us to places we needed to go and we got to try local food in Ocho rios. Def recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Christina_L Thanks for sharing your feedback, it was our pleasure providing our services to you. We are pleased to know that you had a great time, Thanks for making it Marvyns Paradise Tours!! Regards Sana

Amazing Adventure

Patrick_G, Jul 2022
Not enough can be said about this excursion. The drivers and all the tour captains were amazing. The history behind the city was amazing to hear. If you’re going to do the River ride, try your best to schedule first thing in the morning. By the time we were ending the tour that’s when the crowd started pouring in. Didn’t take away from the event but the tranquility definitely took a hit due to some of the other captains hyping up their passengers with laughter and music. The horseback riding was only another 10-15 min drive from the river so that was cool. Driver gave us history of Ocho along the way. Once we got to the horseback section, it was a lot of people but as soon as we started riding, it felt as if we were the only ones there. Great tour guides here as well. Bring small bills of cash if you want to tip or buy from the vendors. They have the typical necklaces, shot glasses etc. but the coolest thing was the “drive thru” River bar. Get you a drink or Jamaican “treat” right there on the River. Overall great experience

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