Bamboo Rafting and Horseback Riding in Ocho Rios

Ride horses to the ocean, then drift through the forest on bamboo

A double activity combining horseback riding and bamboo rafting in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, with hotel pickup and a local guide. You ride horses along a nature trail that ends in the ocean, then float downstream on bamboo rafts through the forest while your guide narrates the area's history and ecology.

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a scenic drive to the riding trail. You'll ride horses through the Jamaican countryside on a nature trail, ending where the path meets the ocean: the horses wade in with you. After that leg, your guide drives you to the rafting point and briefs you on what you'll see in the forest ahead.

The bamboo rafting leg takes you downriver through the forest. You float on the raft while listening to the sounds of the surrounding nature. Your guide entertains and explains the ecology and history of the area as you drift. Both activities are included in one price, and the whole outing runs roughly two hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport between your hotel and both activity sites.
• a live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by YF adventures

Is this one for you?Both activities happen in sequence on the same day, so you experience two different landscapes (countryside and ocean on horseback, then forest by water) without returning to your hotel between them. Book this if you want variety in a single outing and don't mind moving between two different activities.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do the horseback riding and bamboo rafting on the same day?

Yes, both activities are combined into a single outing. You ride horses first, then move on to the bamboo rafting afterward, all in one booking.

What happens on the horseback riding part?

You ride horses along a nature trail through the Jamaican countryside, ending where the trail reaches the ocean. The horses wade into the water with you as part of the ride.

Is there a guide with me on the bamboo raft?

Yes, your guide floats with you on the raft, sharing information about the forest's history and ecology while you drift downstream.

What's included in the price?

All fees and taxes are included, plus an air-conditioned vehicle for transport between the hotel, the riding trail, and the rafting point. Hotel pickup is part of the booking.

Is there an age requirement?

Participants must be at least 12 years old. The activity is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.