Bamboo Rafting from Montego Bay: Hanover Lethe River

Float downriver on a hand-crafted bamboo raft while the current does the work

Bamboo rafting on Jamaica's Great River near Montego Bay is a 3-hour float down a refreshingly cool waterway in the Hanover Lethe hills, with a limestone foot massage included. You climb aboard a 30-foot hand-crafted bamboo raft and drift with the river's rhythm. The massage happens on the water, leaving your skin smooth and rejuvenated. A live English-speaking guide leads the trip, and pickup from Montego Bay is included.

The experience

What makes this different from a motorboat or a guided hike is that you're on the water the whole time, moving at the river's pace rather than fighting it. The 30-foot bamboo raft is built by hand and designed to carry you downriver without effort on your part. You sit, relax, and listen to the water. The hills of Hanover Lethe frame the route, and the water stays cool enough that you'll feel the difference from the heat on shore. Admission to the site is included in the price.

The limestone foot massage happens during the float, so you're not getting out and sitting on a bench somewhere. It's part of the drift itself. Your skin comes away silky and smooth, and the whole experience is built around doing as little as possible while still being on the water. The guide speaks English and is there the whole time. Pickup from Montego Bay is arranged for you, so you don't need to find your own way to Hanover Lethe.

What’s included

• Admission fee.
• 30-foot bamboo raft ride down the Great River.
• limestone foot massage on the water.
• live English-speaking guide.
• pickup from Montego Bay.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Youth (2 to 15 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Montiq_tours.ja

Is this one for you?The raft moves at the river's pace, so there's no paddling or swimming required. You float and relax while the current carries you. This suits anyone who wants to be on the water without the physical effort of a kayak or the confinement of a tour bus.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (2 to 15 years).

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.

How long does the bamboo rafting take from start to finish?

The full experience runs 3 hours, which includes the raft ride down the Great River and the limestone massage on the water.

What exactly happens during the limestone massage on the raft?

A foot massage using limestone is performed while you're floating downriver. It leaves your skin silky and rejuvenated without you having to leave the raft or stop moving.

Is pickup from my Montego Bay hotel included?

Yes, pickup from Montego Bay is included in the booking, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to Hanover Lethe.

What's included in the price?

Admission to the site, the raft ride, the limestone massage, the guide, and pickup from Montego Bay are all included. Lunch and alcoholic beverages are not.