Horseback Riding in Montego Bay: Caribbean Sea Swim

Horseback along the shore, then into the water

A private horseback ride from Montego Bay takes you through rural Jamaica to Rio Bueno, where you ride the horses into the Caribbean for a swim. A guide leads the outing in English, and the route includes time for lunch and shopping at your own pace. Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and WiFi are included. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horseback ride and local exploration

• Pickup from resort
• Horseback ride along countryside
• Swim in Caribbean Sea
• Shopping and sightseeing
• Lunch at Scotchies Ocho Rios

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. You'll ride through the countryside toward Rio Bueno, a small seaside village on Jamaica's north coast, where the horses meet the water. The pace is laid back and depends on your comfort level. This is not a race across terrain, but a scenic journey that lets you take in the landscape as you go.

Once you reach the shore, you ride the horses into the Caribbean for a swim. This is the centerpiece of the outing: the moment where the ride and the water meet. Afterward, time is set aside for lunch (at your own expense) and for browsing local shops or taking photographs. The whole experience runs three to four hours, which leaves room for other activities earlier or later in your day.

A live guide in English leads the ride throughout. The private vehicle means your group travels alone, and the route is built around your pace rather than a fixed schedule. Bring a towel if you want one after the swim. The operator does not provide towels. Moderate fitness helps, but the ride is designed for families and is not a strenuous trek.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and WiFi.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• the horseback ride and Caribbean swim.
• time for lunch and shopping at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

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 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 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Bucketlistja

Is this one for you?The three to four hour span fits neatly into a morning or afternoon, leaving the rest of your day open for other plans. Bring your own towel if you want one after the swim, since that is not provided.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 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 is Rio Bueno like when we get there?

Rio Bueno is a small seaside village on the border between two parishes, known for its deep natural harbor and colonial history. The village sits against the water's edge with green hills as a backdrop, and it has old structures including a fort and churches that reflect its past as a maritime waypoint.

Do we have to eat at a specific restaurant?

Lunch is at your own expense and your choice. Time is allocated during the outing for you to eat and shop locally, so you pick where and what you want.

How long does the whole thing take?

The ride runs three to four hours from start to finish, including the horseback journey, the swim, and time for lunch and shopping. That leaves you the rest of your day free.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned on the drive there?

Yes, the private vehicle is air-conditioned, and it includes bottled water and WiFi on board during the ride to and from Rio Bueno.