Montego Bay: Bamboo Rafting & Limestone Massage with Pickup

Summary

Float the Great River in Montego Bay with a local raft captain

You’ll float down Jamaica’s Great River on a handcrafted bamboo raft with a local guide from Lethe Village, learning about daily life and island history as you go. Feel the cool limestone foot massage right on board and watch for wildlife along the banks. Private pickup and entry are included—just show up ready to relax.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to feel so calm just sitting on a bamboo raft, but there I was—bare feet dangling over the edge, drifting along the Great River outside Montego Bay. Our guide, Devon, had this way of steering with one hand and pointing out birds with the other. He told us stories about Lethe Village—how his uncle used to fish here, how the river changes after heavy rain. The air smelled green, if that makes sense—like wet leaves and something sweet I couldn’t quite name.

At one point Devon scooped up some pale limestone paste and grinned at my hesitation. “Trust me,” he said, rubbing it onto my feet. It felt cool and gritty at first, then weirdly soft when he rinsed it off in the river. My partner tried to say thank you in Patois—Devon laughed so hard he nearly dropped his pole. There were kids waving from the bank and an old woman selling fruit under a blue tarp; she called out something we didn’t catch.

The whole thing took maybe an hour or so—I lost track. The sun kept peeking through clouds and sometimes you’d hear goats somewhere up in the hills. I still think about that stretch where everything went quiet except for water against bamboo. It wasn’t fancy or anything, but honestly? That’s what made it stick with me.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bamboo rafting and limestone massage

• Board handcrafted bamboo raft
• Raft down Great River
• Learn about local culture
• View hills and rainforest wildlife
• Receive natural limestone foot massage

Top questions

How long does the bamboo rafting tour in Montego Bay last?

The rafting experience takes about an hour on the river.

Is pickup included for this Montego Bay bamboo rafting tour?

Yes, private transportation with pickup is included in your booking.

What is included in the Montego Bay bamboo rafting experience?

The tour includes hotel pickup, entry/admission to Lethe Bamboo Rafting, a guided raft ride, and a limestone foot massage.

Is this bamboo rafting tour suitable for families with children?

Yes, all fitness levels are welcome and infants can sit on an adult’s lap; infant seats are available upon request.

Where does the bamboo rafting take place near Montego Bay?

The rafting happens on the Great River at Lethe Village near Montego Bay.

What’s included

Your day includes private air-conditioned transportation with pickup and drop-off from your hotel or accommodation in Montego Bay, entry fees for Lethe Bamboo Rafting, a guided ride down the Great River with a certified local raft captain who shares stories about village life, plus a natural limestone foot massage right on board before heading back relaxed.