Montego Bay: Bamboo Rafting & Limestone Foot Massage Tour

Summary

Drift down a lush river near Montego Bay with a local captain guiding your bamboo raft and enjoy a limestone foot massage along the way

You’ll float down a peaceful river near Montego Bay on a hand-built bamboo raft with a local guide steering. Enjoy a limestone foot massage right on board, taste fresh coconut or rum punch, and soak up reggae rhythms drifting over the water. This tour includes private hotel pickup so you can just relax into Jamaica’s slower pace — it’s honestly hard not to.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the river to be so quiet. When we first climbed onto the bamboo raft outside Lethe, I could hear nothing but water slipping around us and some distant reggae from someone’s phone — not ours. Our captain, Andre, grinned and handed me a piece of sugar cane. “Chew it slow,” he said. I tried to look cool but probably looked like a squirrel. The air smelled green, if that makes sense — like wet leaves and something sweet underneath. It was cooler than in town, too.

The bamboo raft felt sturdy but alive under my feet, creaking every time Andre shifted his weight with the pole. He pointed out breadfruit trees and told us how his uncle used to fish here before tourists ever came for bamboo rafting in Montego Bay. At one bend, he pulled over so we could dip our toes in the water (cold at first!) and then started mixing up this grayish paste for the limestone foot massage. Honestly, I thought it would tickle — but it was more grounding than anything. My feet felt weirdly light after.

We sipped coconut jelly straight from the shell while drifting past tangled vines and kids waving from the bank. Someone on another raft offered us rum punch — I took a sip and nearly coughed (strong stuff). Andre laughed at my face and said next time I’d be ready for real Jamaican strength. There was jerk chicken grilling somewhere nearby; you could smell it even over the river’s clean scent. I still think about that view back toward the hills as we floated home — all green on green, with sunlight flickering through banana leaves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bamboo rafting and river tour

• Driver picks you up at hotel
• Drive through hillside and Lethe area
• Arrive at river location
• Board 50ft bamboo raft
• Glide down river enjoying scenery
• Captain stops for photos
• Enjoy refreshments: sugar cane, jelly coconut, Red Stripe beer

Top questions

How long does bamboo rafting near Montego Bay take?

The experience usually lasts about 1-2 hours on the river itself.

Is hotel pickup included for this bamboo rafting tour?

Yes, private roundtrip transportation from your hotel is included.

What do you get during the limestone foot massage?

Your captain uses natural limestone paste to massage your feet while you’re on the raft.

Are drinks or food provided during the tour?

You’ll be offered refreshments like sugar cane, coconut jelly, or Red Stripe beer; food such as jerk chicken can be purchased nearby.

Is this bamboo rafting tour suitable for families?

Yes, infants and small children can join; specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What’s included

Your day includes private roundtrip hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi onboard, bottled water for the ride out to Lethe village, all arrangements for your guided bamboo rafting experience with a limestone foot massage right on the river, plus refreshments like coconut jelly or Red Stripe beer along the way before returning to your hotel relaxed (and probably smiling).