Horseback riding in Ocho Rios: Green Grotto Caves combo

Ride into a cave system that sheltered Tainos, Spanish colonists, runaway slaves and pirates

A guided horseback ride from Ocho Rios to Green Grotto Caves, where you explore limestone caverns that played pivotal roles in Jamaica's past, from the first Arawak inhabitants through the colonial era and beyond. The tour combines five hours in the saddle and underground, with entry fees and water included. A live English-speaking guide leads the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Green Grotto Caves and history

• Visit Green Grotto Caves
• Discover cave history and legends

The experience

Green Grotto Caves sits in thick vegetation fed by pristine water flowing from underground springs, and the ride there is part of the experience. You travel on horseback through the landscape surrounding Ocho Rios, moving at a pace that lets you take in the terrain before you reach the cave entrance. The caverns themselves are a labyrinth of chambers: the Arawak people (known as the Tainos) lived in these caves, Spanish colonists hid here during the 1655 English invasion, and runaway slaves sought refuge in the 18th century. Pirates stashed treasure in the depths, the government once stored rum here, and the caves even served as a filming location for the James Bond film Live and Let Die. A guide walks you through the underground passages, pointing out the history written into the rock.

The full outing runs five hours from pickup in Ocho Rios. Entrance fees and bottled water are included. You'll need a moderate level of fitness for both the riding and the cave exploration. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at the departure point rather than arrange pickup.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to Green Grotto Caves.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• a live English-speaking guide leading the entire experience.
• hotel pickup from Ocho Rios.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 15 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15 · max 2 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Marvyn's Paradise Tours Limited

Is this one for you?You ride the entire route yourself rather than watching from a vehicle, so this suits anyone comfortable in the saddle for a morning or afternoon. The shared-group format keeps the cost lower than a private ride, and the guide handles the cave history and navigation, so you focus on the ride and the landscape.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 15 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is Green Grotto Caves and why is it historically significant?

Green Grotto Caves is a limestone cavern system near Ocho Rios that sheltered the Tainos (the first inhabitants of Jamaica), Spanish colonists fleeing the English invasion of 1655, runaway slaves in the 18th century, and pirates hiding treasure. The government also used the caves to store rum, and the site was featured in the James Bond film Live and Let Die.

What happens during the cave portion of the tour?

Once you reach Green Grotto Caves, you dismount and explore the underground cavern system with your guide, who explains the historical significance of the chambers and the people who sheltered there over centuries.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. Entrance fees and bottled water are provided. You can arrange a meal separately before or after the ride.

How do I get to the starting point in Ocho Rios?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour. If you prefer to meet the group at the departure point instead, public transportation options are available nearby.