Great River Rafting in Negril: Bamboo Raft & Limestone Massage

Drift through Negril’s tropical hills and soothe your feet with river rock paste

Great River rafting in Negril is a guided tour where you sit on a handmade bamboo raft while a pilot steers slowly down the river through tropical rainforest, then receive a foot massage using limestone paste made from river rocks. The tour includes private transportation from your hotel, bottled water, and a cold Red Stripe beer. It runs one to two hours and suits all fitness levels, with children welcome from age six.

Step-by-step itinerary

River rafting and limestone foot massage

• Ride air-conditioned vehicle along coast
• Stop for food and scenic views
• Raft down river on bamboo raft
• Listen to guide's cultural stories
• Receive limestone paste foot massage

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Negril hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, then heads into the hills of Hanover where Great River waits. You board a 30-foot bamboo raft handcrafted for the river, and the guide pilots it slowly downstream while you sit back and listen to stories about the island and its culture. The rainforest surrounds you as the raft moves. The guide controls the pace and shares knowledge about what you're passing through.

Once you've drifted the length of the river, the massage begins on the riverbank. The guide uses limestone paste made from rocks pulled from the river itself to rub your feet, working the paste in to smooth and rejuvenate the skin. This is not a spa treatment but a traditional practice tied to the river itself. The limestone comes from the water you just traveled on. Afterward, you get a cold Red Stripe beer before heading back to your hotel.

The whole experience runs between one and two hours from start to finish. Stops along the way are flexible: if you want to pause for food, scenic photos or a particular view, the guide can arrange that. Bottled water is provided throughout, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for the ride to and from the river.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Negril hotel.
• the guided bamboo raft ride down Great River.
• a limestone foot massage using river rocks.
• bottled water throughout.
• and a cold Red Stripe beer at the end.

Options for this experience

2 options

Foot Massage OptionGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 11:00Lasts 1 hour: When you book this option, you will receive only a foot massage. Pickup is included.

Limestone Massage Rafting Tour From Negril, SharedGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 11:00Lasts 1 hour: When you book this option, you will receive a full body massage. Full Body Massage option: Rafting with a Full Body Massage. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 11:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (17 to 65 years) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

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

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Thriller Paradise Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the shared tour if you're open to meeting other travelers and want the standard experience at a lower price. Pick the foot massage option if you want to add an extra massage or upgrade the one included, since the base tour already has one built in.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

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 exactly is the bamboo raft like on Great River?

The raft is 30 feet long and handmade from bamboo, built specifically for the river. You sit on it while the guide pilots it downstream at a slow pace, so there's no paddling or physical effort required on your part.

How does the limestone foot massage work?

The guide uses limestone paste made from rocks found in Great River itself to massage your feet on the riverbank after the raft ride. The paste is worked into your skin to smooth and rejuvenate it, and it's a traditional practice tied to the river.

Does the tour include food?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but the guide can make stops along the river if you want to purchase food at local spots. Bottled water and a cold Red Stripe beer are provided.

What's included in the price?

Private hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, the bamboo raft ride with guide, the limestone foot massage, bottled water, and a cold Red Stripe beer are all included.