Bamboo Rafting Jamaica: River & Hip Strip

Two hours on the water, then the city's best stops on foot

Bamboo rafting on Jamaica's river combines a quiet stretch of paddling with a guided tour of Hip Strip, the island's entertainment zone of white sand beaches, shops and restaurants. A live English-speaking guide picks you up and handles entry fees and transport. Children from age 5 are welcome. The two activities run back-to-back in a single outing.

Step-by-step itinerary

City tour, Hip Strip, and river rafting

• View the city and shop
• Enjoy local cuisine
• Visit Hip Strip entertainment zone
• Experience river rafting in nature

The experience

The day splits into two parts. First comes the rafting itself. You paddle a bamboo raft down a lush, quiet section of river where the pace stays relaxed. The guide leads the way and knows the water, so the focus stays on the moment rather than on navigation. After you come off the water, the same guide takes you into Hip Strip, Jamaica's main entertainment zone, where you walk through white sand beaches, gift shops, restaurants and nightclubs. The itinerary gives you time to shop and eat at a local spot if you want to, or just move through and see what draws you.

Transport and entry fees are already built in, so there's no separate ticket to buy or pickup to arrange. The guide meets you and the day unfolds from there. The whole outing runs two hours, which means you're back with time to spare if you're on a ship or have other plans. A live guide in English means you get someone who knows the history and the roads of Jamaica, not just a driver running a route.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• hotel or meeting point pickup.
• river entry and Hip Strip access.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Bamboo Rafting onlyGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 2 hours; pickup is included

Rafting on bamboo and a hip strip rideGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 1 hour by minibus; includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Youth (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideSpanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Dove Adventures JA

Is this one for you?Book the rafting-only option if you want just the water and a quick return. Add Hip Strip if you have time to walk the beaches and shops without rushing. The two-hour window works for cruise passengers or anyone fitting an activity between other plans.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What's the river like for bamboo rafting in Jamaica?

The rafting takes place on a lush, quiet stretch of river designed for a relaxing paddle rather than whitewater or technical skill. The guide leads and the pace stays gentle, so it suits anyone from age 5 onward.

Can I eat or shop during the Hip Strip part of the tour?

Yes. Hip Strip is Jamaica's entertainment zone with restaurants, gift shops and white sand beaches, and the guide gives you time to stop and eat local cuisine or browse if you want to. You're not locked into a schedule once you're there.

Do I need to arrange my own pickup?

No. Pickup is included, so the guide meets you at your location and handles transport to the river and then to Hip Strip. You don't need to arrange a separate ride.

What's included in the price?

Entry fees, taxes and all transport are included. You can book bamboo rafting alone or add the Hip Strip tour as part of the same outing. Lunch is not part of either option.

Is there an age limit for the rafting?

Children are welcome from age 5. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, but it suits all other fitness levels.