Horseback Riding at Dunn's River Falls, Montego Bay

Ride mountain trails and wade through the sea, then climb the tiered falls with VIP access

Private horseback riding tour at Dunn's River Falls near Montego Bay includes a guide, hotel pickup, and VIP entry to skip the line at the cascades. Riders choose their horse, travel through mountain terrain and shallow sea, then explore the quarter-mile stretch of tiered falls with photo stops and time to rest on the benches.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dunn's River Falls and Horseback Riding

• Receive complimentary water or champagne
• Stop for photos of scenery
• Taste natural Jamaican puddings
• Enter Dunn's River Falls with VIP access
• Explore river and take photos
• Visit snack shacks and souvenir outlets
• Choose a horse for riding
• Ride horse through mountains and sea
• Take photos and name chosen horse

The experience

Dunn's River Falls stretches a quarter-mile down to the sea in a series of natural terraces, and this tour puts you on horseback through the approach before you reach it. You'll ride through the mountains and then through shallow sea where the horses wade, covering ground that would take much longer on foot. The guide leads the way and speaks English or Spanish, and you pick which horse suits you: riders even get to name theirs and take photos before the ride starts.

VIP entry means you walk past the line at the falls themselves. Once there, the river's tiered pools are open for climbing, wading and photos, and benches are scattered along the route for anyone who wants to rest instead. Snack shacks and souvenir stalls dot the area if you want to pick up anything during the stop. A bottle of water or champagne is included before you depart, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles all transport to and from your hotel.

The whole outing runs about four hours. Lunch and dinner are on your own, but the route is built around sightseeing and photos rather than a sit-down meal, so most travelers pack light or plan to eat after.

What’s included

• Private transportation with air conditioning and WiFi on board.
• bottled water or champagne before departure.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• VIP entry to Dunn's River Falls with no waiting in line.
• your choice of horse and the chance to name it.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideFrench

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Eyetravelja

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple or small group and want a private experience rather than joining others on the same ride. The VIP entry and private transport mean you move at your own pace without coordinating with a larger group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 Dunn's River Falls like when I get there?

Dunn's River Falls is a natural cascade that drops a quarter-mile in a series of tiered pools flowing into the sea. The water is shallow enough to wade and climb, and benches are placed along the route for rest. Snack shacks and souvenir shops line the area, and the VIP entry you get with this tour means no waiting in line at the gate.

Do I need riding experience to book this?

No. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and the minimum age is 18. You'll choose your horse from a variety, and the guide leads the pace through the mountains and along the sea.

Will I actually ride through the water?

Yes. The horses normally walk through shallow areas of the sea as part of the route, so you'll experience both mountain terrain and water during the ride itself.

What's included in the four hours?

Private transport from your hotel, the horseback ride through the mountains and sea, VIP entry to Dunn's River Falls, a guide in English or Spanish, bottled water or champagne before departure, and time to explore and photograph the falls. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Can I take photos with the horse?

Yes. You can take photos with any horse of your choice before and during the ride, and you're welcome to name your horse as well.