Montego Bay Bamboo Rafting Tour with Limestone Massage
Float the Great River on a handcrafted bamboo raft, then walk the Hip Strip shops
A private bamboo rafting tour in Montego Bay combines two hours on the Great River at Lethe Village with a stop at the Hip Strip for shopping. Your raft captain navigates the soothing waters while you receive a natural limestone foot massage during the journey, then your driver takes you to browse gift shops before returning to your hotel.
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Bamboo rafting and Hip Strip visit
- Board bamboo raft at Lethe Village
- Enjoy river journey with limestone foot massage
- Visit Hip Strip for shopping and sightseeing
- Return to hotel for drop off
- Lethe Estate Entry included 2h
- Hip Strip 30m
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off.
- bamboo rafting on the Great River with an experienced guide.
- limestone foot massage during the river journey.
- complementary bottle of water.
- all fees and taxes.
- Every day 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00
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Bamboo raft down the Great River at Lethe Village with a private guide, then browse the Hip Strip for souvenirs. Includes limestone foot massage, hotel pickup and water.
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The experience
The day starts at Lethe Village, where you board a handcrafted 30-foot bamboo raft on the Great River. Your experienced guide navigates the soothing waters while you sit back and listen to the birds. The raft captain gives you an intimate breakdown of Jamaica's rich culture and heritage as you drift past picturesque views from the hills to the tranquil water. During the river journey, you receive a natural foot rub using limestone paste made from river rocks, locally known as "jungle socks", a signature part of the experience that happens right on the raft.
After the river portion ends, your private driver takes you to the Hip Strip, the heart of Montego Bay's tourism and entertainment. You have time to browse the souvenir gift shops scattered through this bustling area, where the town's most popular restaurants, bars and nightclubs are clustered. This is your chance to pick up gifts before heading back to your hotel for drop-off. The whole outing runs between two and three hours from start to finish.
Your private transportation is air-conditioned, and a complementary bottle of water is included. The guide speaks English and will walk you through the island's heritage as you float downriver. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the experience suits all fitness levels.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Great River like at Lethe Village where the rafting starts?
The Great River at Lethe Village flows through picturesque terrain with views from the surrounding hills down to the tranquil water. The raft captain navigates the soothing waters, and you drift past lush green Jamaican rainforest while listening to the birds and feeling the warm Caribbean sun and cool island breeze.
What happens during the limestone massage part of the rafting?
Your raft captain gives you a natural foot rub using limestone paste made from river rocks during the river journey itself. This locally made paste, called "jungle socks," is applied while you're on the bamboo raft as part of the experience.
How much time do I spend shopping on the Hip Strip?
The Hip Strip portion is built into the tour after your river rafting ends. You have the opportunity to browse the souvenir gift shops located throughout the Hip Strip before your driver takes you back to your hotel, though the exact time for shopping is not fixed. It depends on the overall tour flow.
Is hotel pickup included, and do I need to arrange my own transport to Lethe Village?
Private transportation is included in this tour. Your driver picks you up from your hotel, takes you to Lethe Village for the rafting, then to the Hip Strip, and returns you to your hotel at the end.
What should I bring or wear for the bamboo rafting?
Wear clothes and footwear you don't mind getting wet, as you'll be on the river and receiving a foot massage with limestone paste. Bring sunscreen and a hat for sun protection. A complementary bottle of water is provided during the tour.
Operated by BOJ Adventure Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Montego Bay Bamboo Rafting Tour with Limestone Massage
2h–3h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 40 per person
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