Konoko Falls & River Tubing Tour: Kids & Adults in Ocho Rios

Climb the falls, float the lazy river, see crocodiles and iguanas up close

This 3-hour tour at Konoko Falls and Park near Ocho Rios combines waterfall climbing, a guided garden walk where you learn about local plants and interact with wildlife including crocodiles, snakes and iguanas, and a 45-minute to 1-hour white river tubing float down a lazy river with safe rapids. A live English-speaking guide leads the whole day and sings local music as you drift. Pickup is included and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nature, falls, and river tubing

• Tour garden and learn plants
• View and feed wildlife
• Climb Konoko Falls
• Enjoy white river tubing
• Listen to guide's local songs

The experience

The tour starts at Konoko Falls and Park, where a guide takes you through the gardens to learn about the plants and flowers, then into the wildlife areas. You'll see crocodiles, snakes, iguanas and birds up close, and you get to feed some of them. The main event is climbing the Konoko Falls themselves. The waterfall is right there to climb, and from the top you get views of Ocho Rios spread out below you.

After the falls, you move to the white river tubing. This is the part that fills the afternoon: you float down a lazy river in an inner tube for roughly 45 minutes to an hour, drifting under tree canopy with a few safe rapids mixed in. The guide floats with you, singing Jamaican music and telling you about the island's history and culture as you go. The water is warm and the pace is slow enough for kids of any age, so there's no fighting current or scrambling to keep up.

Pickup is included, and all fees and taxes are built into the price. The tour runs 3 hours total and is open to all fitness levels. The climbing is optional and the tubing is genuinely relaxing, not a workout.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide for the full 3 hours.
• entry to Konoko Falls and Park.
• garden and wildlife tour with the chance to feed birds and interact with iguanas, snakes and crocodiles.
• climbing access to Konoko Falls.
• white river tubing for 45 minutes to an hour.
• hotel pickup.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Courtney Taylor Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling with kids and want a single tour that mixes adventure, nature and relaxation without splitting the group across different activities. The guide keeps everyone together and paces the day so younger children stay engaged and safe the whole time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What animals will we actually see, or is it just a few in enclosures?

You'll see crocodiles, snakes, iguanas and birds in the wildlife areas of the park. You get to interact with some of them and feed the birds. It's hands-on, not just looking through glass.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and specialized infant seats are available, so even very young kids can come along. The guide will help you figure out what works for your child's age and comfort level.

What do I need to bring, and is there time to dry off after tubing?

Bring a change of clothes and a towel for after the river. You'll be wet from tubing. The tour is 3 hours total, so plan to head back to your hotel or accommodation afterward to fully dry off and change.