Great River Rafting: Bamboo Raft & Limestone Massage

One hour on a bamboo raft down the Great River, then a limestone massage on the bank

Private rafting on the Great River near Montego Bay combines a guided 1-hour bamboo raft ride through Lethe with a limestone foot or full-body massage at the riverside. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay, receive a briefing on the river's history and limestone benefits from your raft captain, and enjoy local fruit and Jamaican music throughout. Rum punch and bottled water are included.

The experience

The Great River sits in the cool community of Lethe, and the journey there starts with rum punch and a ride through Montego Bay in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You can stop for street food or supplies on the way if you want. Once you arrive at the rafting site, your raft captain seats you on a neatly crafted bamboo raft and briefs you on the river's history and the limestone that lines it. The raft ride itself lasts an hour, moving slowly enough that you see how locals set up small shops and cuisines along the banks.

After the raft ride, you get a limestone foot massage or a full-body massage if you prefer, and the limestone's effects show quickly. Your raft captain keeps the day moving with local fruits, Jamaican music, tricks and jokes. The whole experience runs about 90 minutes from start to finish, with travel time included. Bottled water stays with you throughout, and you have the option to buy Jamaican souvenirs at the site.

What’s included

• Rum punch on pickup.
• bottled water throughout the activity.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport from Montego Bay.
• a live English-speaking raft captain and guide.
• a limestone foot massage or full-body massage at the riverside.
• local fruit tasting and Jamaican music during the raft ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 70 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 12 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideSpanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 29 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 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Howlett Family Island Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private activity, so you travel and raft with your own guide rather than joining a group. Choose it if you want a relaxed pace on the water and the flexibility to stop for local food on the way to Lethe.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (2 to 12 years): free; 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.

What is the Great River like to raft on?

The Great River in Lethe moves slowly enough that you can see the community along its banks and the small shops locals run there. The bamboo raft is handcrafted and neatly made, and the ride lasts one hour down and back.

Do I need rafting experience to do this?

No. Your raft captain handles the raft and briefs you on everything when you arrive. The activity suits all physical fitness levels, and the pace is relaxing rather than demanding.

What happens after the raft ride?

You receive a limestone foot massage or full-body massage at the riverside. The limestone's effects show right away. Your raft captain also has you try local fruits and entertains you with Jamaican music and jokes.

What's included in the pickup from Montego Bay?

Your guide picks you up in a clean air-conditioned vehicle and welcomes you with Jamaican rum punch. You travel through the heart of Montego Bay with the option to stop for street food or supplies, and the vehicle ride counts toward the 90-minute total duration.