Bamboo Rafting Martha Brae River from Montego Bay

Bamboo raft, river guide, medicinal herb garden: a private afternoon on the Martha Brae

A private bamboo rafting tour on the Martha Brae River departing from Montego Bay hotels, where you navigate the raft yourself down a scenic river with a live English-speaking guide. The tour includes round-trip air-conditioned transport, entry to the river, and a visit to a local medicinal herb garden. Pickup is from your hotel. The experience lasts 2.5 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Martha Brae River rafting and local sights

• Pass by historic Falmouth town
• Pass by William Knibb Memorial High School
• Enjoy bamboo rafting on Martha Brae River

The experience

You board a bamboo raft on the Martha Brae River and take the pole yourself, guiding the raft downriver while your guide navigates the route and shares knowledge of the local landscape. The river winds through Jamaica's natural scenery, and the pace is unhurried. You're moving at the speed the raft travels, not rushing between stops. A private guide in English accompanies you throughout, explaining what you're seeing and handling the details of the journey so you can focus on the water and the surroundings.

After the rafting portion, the tour includes a visit to a local medicinal herb garden, where you learn about plants used in traditional Jamaican medicine and culture. This stop connects the river experience to the broader landscape and local knowledge of the area. The entire outing (from pickup at your Montego Bay hotel to return) takes 2.5 hours, so it fits into an afternoon without consuming a full day.

Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle is included, meaning you don't arrange separate rides to the river or back. Your guide handles the logistics. You arrive, raft, learn about the herbs, and return to your hotel. The experience is private, so the pace and stops are yours to shape within the tour structure.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English.
• bamboo raft and river access.
• medicinal herb garden visit.
• round-trip air-conditioned transport from your Montego Bay hotel.
• admission to the river.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

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

Operated by Flickystourja Limited

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to operate the raft yourself rather than watch from a passenger seat, and if an afternoon outing fits your schedule better than a full-day excursion. The private format means your guide adjusts to your pace and questions without managing other groups.

Top questions

What is the Martha Brae River like for rafting?

The Martha Brae River is a scenic waterway on Jamaica's north coast where bamboo rafting is a popular activity. You navigate the raft yourself down a tranquil stretch of river, moving through natural landscape at a relaxed pace rather than navigating rapids or whitewater.

Do I need rafting experience to do this?

No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and your guide handles the route and navigation. You operate the raft, but the guide is there throughout to ensure you stay on course and safe.

What happens at the medicinal herb garden?

The herb garden visit is a stop included in the tour where you learn about plants used in traditional Jamaican medicine and culture. It's a chance to understand local knowledge and the broader natural environment beyond the river itself.

How long does the whole experience take?

The tour lasts 2.5 hours total, including the rafting, the herb garden visit, and travel time. This fits into an afternoon and leaves time for other activities on your day.

Where does pickup happen?

Pickup is from your Montego Bay hotel, either Grand Palladium or other Montego Bay hotels depending on which option you select at checkout. The air-conditioned vehicle collects you and returns you after the tour.

Is this tour private or shared?

This is a private tour, so the raft, guide and transport are yours alone. The pace and experience are not shared with other groups.