Bamboo River Rafting & Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios
Glide downriver on bamboo, then climb water-carved stone
A guided excursion in Ocho Rios combining bamboo river rafting on Rio Nuevo and hiking Dunn's River Falls, a 600-foot cascading waterfall. You float downstream on a 30-foot bamboo raft while your captain shares the history and culture of the landscape, then hike the terraced face of the falls, moving through pools of water as you climb. Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off are included.
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Bamboo rafting and waterfall hike
- Bamboo rafting on Rio Nuevo River
- Learn about Jamaican history and culture
- Travel to Dunn's River Falls
- Hike the 600-foot cascading waterfalls
What’s included
- Entry to Dunn's River Falls and the bamboo raft experience.
- a driver and live guide in English.
- round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- hotel or cruise ship port pickup and drop-off.
Times
- Every day 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00
Before you book
Operated by Coopa Tours
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The experience
The day starts at Rio Nuevo River, where you board a 30-foot bamboo raft and settle in for roughly an hour drifting downstream. Your raft captain narrates the landscape as you move, pointing out the history and culture woven through the surrounding area. The pace follows your interest: stops happen naturally if something catches your eye. After you step off the raft, your driver takes you to Dunn's River Falls to begin the second half of the experience.
Dunn's River Falls is a 600-foot cascade of terraced stone and water in the heart of Ocho Rios. You hike its face by moving up through the stacked pools, with water pushing against your feet as you climb. The challenge is real (a moderate level of fitness helps), but the waterfall is built to be climbed, and your guide is there to help you navigate the route. Wear water shoes if you have them. A towel per person is essential.
The whole outing runs three to four hours including travel time between the two sites. You're picked up from your hotel or cruise ship port in Ocho Rios and the surrounding area, and dropped back when it's done. Entry to both Dunn's River Falls and the bamboo raft is covered. Your driver and guide are with you the whole way in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want both a relaxed float and an active climb in one outing. The bamboo raft gives you time to sit and listen. Dunn's River Falls is where you do the work. Together they fill a morning or afternoon without feeling rushed.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.
How long does the bamboo rafting part actually take?
The raft journey down Rio Nuevo River lasts approximately one hour, though the pace can shift depending on where you want to stop and what you want to see along the way.
What is Dunn's River Falls like when you get there?
Dunn's River Falls is a 600-foot waterfall made of stacked terraces and pools. You climb by moving up through the water-filled steps, with the current pushing against your legs as you go higher.
Do I need to be in great shape to do this?
A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended for the hike up Dunn's River Falls. The climb is adventurous but manageable if you're reasonably fit. Your guide helps you navigate the route.
Is pickup from my hotel included?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Ocho Rios and the surrounding area are included. If you're arriving by cruise ship, port pickup is also available. Confirm your location when you book.
What should I bring or wear?
Bring one towel per person and wear water shoes if you have them. They make climbing the waterfall easier. You'll be in and around water for most of the day.
Bamboo River Rafting & Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios
3h–4h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 128.25 per person
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