Private Bamboo Rafting and Horseback Riding from Ocho Rios
Two activities, one morning, nothing to arrange yourself
A private bamboo rafting and horseback riding activity in Ocho Rios combines 60 minutes on a hand-made bamboo raft with 45 minutes riding horses on the beach, both with entrance fees and air-conditioned transportation included. Your driver and guide pick you up from your hotel or cruise port, handle the 20-minute drive between stops, and return you by mid-morning, leaving the logistics to them so you move straight from one activity to the next.
3h–4h
Step-by-step itinerary
Bamboo rafting and horseback riding
- Pickup from hotel or cruise port
- Drive 20 minutes to bamboo rafting
- Enjoy 60 minutes bamboo rafting
- Drive 30 minutes to horseback riding location
- Ride horses on the beach for 45 minutes
- Return to cruise ship or stop for shopping and lunch
The Experience
The day starts with pickup from your hotel or cruise port in Ocho Rios. Your driver takes you about 20 minutes inland to the bamboo rafting site, where you board a hand-made raft and spend an hour on the water. Your guide shares what the area looks like and how it works while you float on the clear water and feel the sun.
At 10:20 am, the driver brings you back toward the coast for the horseback riding. You ride on the beach for about 45 minutes with trained guides, moving into the water so the horses can splash alongside you. By 11:30 am you're heading back to your ship or hotel. If you want to add time, you can stop for souvenirs or lunch on the way.
The private format means your group moves on your own schedule without waiting for other travelers. Transportation is air-conditioned, entrance to both activities is covered, and your guide speaks English and knows the route. The whole experience runs three to four hours from pickup to drop-off.
What’s included
- Private transportation from your hotel or cruise port.
- air-conditioned vehicle.
- entrance fee for bamboo rafting.
- 60-minute bamboo raft experience.
- entrance fee for horseback riding.
- 45-minute horseback riding on the beach.
- English-speaking guide.
- return transportation to your starting point.
Operated by Quest Transfers and Tours
Is this one for you?Choose the private option if your group wants to set your own pace and have your guide adjust timing for water or riding activities.
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Top questions
How long do I actually spend in the water on the bamboo raft?
The bamboo rafting lasts 60 minutes on the water. You board a hand-made raft and float while your guide talks about the area and the landscape around you.
Can I ride horses if I've never done it before?
Yes. The horseback riding uses well-trained guides and horses, and the activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The ride lasts 45 minutes on the beach and in the water.
What if I'm arriving on a cruise ship -- will the timing work?
Pickup happens from your cruise port in Ocho Rios, and the driver returns you by around 11:30 am, giving you time to get back to the ship. The whole activity runs three to four hours including transportation.
Is lunch included in the price?
Lunch is not included, but you have the option to stop for it on the way back to your hotel or port if you want to add time to the day.
Do I need to bring anything, or is equipment provided?
Entrance fees to both the bamboo rafting and horseback riding are included. Bring sunscreen, a towel and water shoes or sandals you don't mind getting wet.
Private Bamboo Rafting and Horseback Riding from Ocho Rios
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