Dunns River Falls & River Tubing from Montego Bay: Private Tour

Climb waterfalls, then tube down a river: both in one afternoon

A private tour from Montego Bay pairs two water activities: climbing Dunns River Falls (wet or dry trail) and tubing the Rio Bueno. The day includes entry to both sites, air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup from Montego Bay, Runaway Bay, Falmouth or Grand Palladium. Five to six hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dunns River Falls and River Tubing

• Choose wet or dry climb at Dunns River Falls
• Climb or swim at Dunns River Falls
• Drive to Rio Bueno for tubing
• Enjoy river tubing adventure

The experience

If you've landed in Montego Bay and want to pack two distinct water adventures into one afternoon, this private tour stacks them back-to-back. You start at Dunns River Falls, where the choice is yours: climb the wet route through the cascading water in a swimsuit, or take the dry walking trail alongside the falls. Both lead to the same spot, and if climbing isn't your thing, you can swim in the sea water at the base instead. The park is built around the falls themselves. There's no separate museum or boardwalk section to sit through.

After Dunns River, you drive about 45 minutes to the Rio Bueno, which sits roughly midway between Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. The river water ranges from sun-warmed to moderately cool, and the slope is gradual enough that the rapids stay gentle, never rough. Once you reach the drop-off point, you board a tube and float the river. The water is deep in places, but the current does the work. You're not paddling or fighting anything.

Transport is private throughout: you get picked up from your hotel (Montego Bay, Runaway Bay, Falmouth or Grand Palladium), driven in an air-conditioned vehicle to both sites, and returned at the end. Entry fees to both Dunns River Falls and the river tubing adventure are included. The whole day runs five to six hours from pickup to dropoff.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and dropoff from Montego Bay, Runaway Bay, Falmouth or Grand Palladium.
• entry to Dunns River Falls and Park.
• entry to the Rio Bueno River Tubing Adventure.

Options for this experience

4 options

From Montego BayGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Includes pickup

From FalmouthGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:30Includes pickup

From Grand PalladiumGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00Includes pickup

From Runaway BayGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:30Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (2 to 8 years) · Infant (under 2): free

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jamaica Terrific Travel Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to combine waterfall hiking and river tubing in one afternoon. The private vehicle handles transport between both sites, so you're not coordinating logistics yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 8 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 climb Dunns River Falls without getting soaked?

Yes. Dunns River Falls offers two routes: the wet climb, which takes you through the water and the cascades themselves, and a dry walking trail that runs alongside the falls. Both reach the same viewpoint, so you choose based on whether you want to stay dry or embrace getting wet. If neither appeals, you can swim in the sea water at the base of the falls instead.

What's the Rio Bueno tubing like, is it rough water?

The Rio Bueno has a gradual, gentle slope, so the rapids are lightly churning at most, never turbulent. The water temperature ranges from sun-warmed to moderately cool, and it's deep in certain areas, but the current carries you along without requiring any paddling or active effort on your part.

Do I need to arrange my own way to these two places?

No. The tour includes private transportation from your hotel, so you're picked up and dropped off at the end of the day. The drive from Montego Bay (or Runaway Bay, Falmouth, or Grand Palladium) to Dunns River Falls is included, and then you're transported to the Rio Bueno for the tubing portion.

How much time do I spend at each location?

The full day runs five to six hours from hotel pickup to return. That time covers the drive to Dunns River Falls, your time at the park (climbing, swimming or both), the 45-minute drive to the Rio Bueno, and the tubing adventure itself, plus the return journey to your hotel.

What should I bring or wear?

Bring a swimsuit for both activities. For Dunns River Falls, anything that dries quickly works if you're doing the wet climb. For the Rio Bueno tubing, wear something you don't mind getting wet. Towels and a change of clothes are practical to have in the vehicle afterward.