Horseback riding and bamboo rafting: Ocho Rios

Ride and float two rivers in one afternoon

Combine horseback riding and bamboo river rafting on the White River near Ocho Rios, with a guide leading both activities. You'll ride a trail through rainforest to the beach, then drift downriver on a bamboo raft with time to swim and take in the scenery. Pickup is included. Children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horseback riding and bamboo rafting

• Meet guides for horseback riding
• Ride horses through village and ocean
• Meet guides for bamboo rafting
• Relax on bamboo raft along White River

The experience

You have a free afternoon in Ocho Rios and want to pack two activities into one outing without arranging separate transport. This tour stacks horseback riding and bamboo rafting back-to-back, so you move between them without gaps. A guide meets you and leads the ride first: you'll control your horse on a trail through the village and rainforest, then ride into the water at the beach before heading back to the stables. The second half shifts to the White River, where trained guides show you how to manage the bamboo raft and then you drift downriver at a relaxed pace.

The rafting half is built around the river itself. You float on a bamboo raft rather than sitting in a boat while someone else steers, so the pace stays slow and you're free to swim when the raft stops, or stay aboard with a beer and watch the banks slide past. The White River is narrow and calm enough that this works for a range of fitness levels, though the horseback portion demands at least moderate fitness and comfort in the saddle. Both activities run back-to-back over one to two hours total, so the day doesn't disappear into a single experience.

What’s included

• Guide for both activities.
• pickup from your Ocho Rios location.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (19 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 75 years) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by SSJ Tours

Is this one for you?The back-to-back format works best if you want two different water and land experiences without the logistics of booking them separately. The one-to-two-hour pace suits an afternoon slot rather than a full day, so it fits between other plans in Ocho Rios.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 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's the White River like for swimming?

The White River is calm and shallow enough for swimming stops during the raft float, so you can cool off without fighting a current. The guides choose where to pause, and swimming is one of the activities allowed on the raft itself.

Do I need riding experience to do the horseback part?

No prior experience is required. Trained guides instruct you on how to control the horse before the ride begins, then lead you on a trail through the village and rainforest to the beach.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not part of this tour. All fees and taxes are covered, and you can bring food or purchase it separately if needed.