Martha Brae River Rafting Tour with Private Transport

Bamboo raft down Martha Brae River, hotel pickup to return

Private rafting on Martha Brae River from Montego Bay includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan ride, a guided journey with entry and bamboo raft fee, and time for souvenirs or lunch. Your dedicated guide handles the route and stops along the way, leaving you to paddle and drift on the water itself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private tour and rafting experience

• Depart from Montego Bay hotel
• Stop for historical sightseeing
• Enjoy Martha Brae River rafting
• Shop for souvenirs or regional lunch

The experience

Martha Brae River rafting starts at your Montego Bay hotel, where the minivan collects you for the drive inland. The route passes historical sightseeing stops and local attractions on the way to the river, giving you a sense of the landscape and the towns between the coast and the water. Your guide narrates the journey and chooses where to pause.

Once at Martha Brae River, you board a bamboo raft (each one holds two people), and float downstream. The guide steers and points out the river itself: the water, the banks, the pace of the current. The raft experience is the core of the half-day. The drive and the stops frame it. After the float, the itinerary builds in time to shop for souvenirs or grab a regional lunch before heading back to your hotel.

The tour runs three to four hours total and includes all entry fees, the raft fee, transport and taxes in one price. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with young children. Bring cash if you want to buy food, drinks or souvenirs along the way. Those are separate from the tour price.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
• guided journey with stops for sightseeing.
• entry to Martha Brae River.
• bamboo raft fee for two people per raft.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 24 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Reddie Transfers and Tours JA

Is this one for you?The three- to four-hour window means you can fit this into a morning or afternoon and still have the rest of your day free in Montego Bay. If you're on a cruise ship, add $25 USD for the pier fee at checkout.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is Martha Brae River like as a rafting spot?

Martha Brae River is a peaceful, natural waterway where bamboo rafts drift downstream. The river itself is the destination. You float rather than paddle hard, and the guide controls the raft's direction and speed.

How much time do I actually spend on the water?

The full tour runs three to four hours from hotel pickup to return, which includes the minivan ride, stops along the route, the raft float itself, and time for lunch or shopping afterward. The raft portion is the centerpiece of that window.

Does the tour stop anywhere besides the river?

Yes. The drive from Montego Bay to Martha Brae includes historical sightseeing stops and local attractions. After the raft float, the itinerary includes time to shop for souvenirs or eat a regional lunch before you head back to your hotel.

Is food included in the price?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. The itinerary sets aside time for you to stop for a regional lunch or grab refreshments, but you pay separately for what you eat.