Horseback Riding, ATV & Bamboo Rafting in Jamaica
Three ways to move through Jamaica's countryside in a single afternoon
This half-day activity in Jamaica combines ATV riding through rugged trails, bamboo rafting on the river, and horseback riding to the beach, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You choose which combination suits your day: ATV only, rafting alone, horseback riding solo, or any pairing of the three. A guide leads each segment and the vehicle is air-conditioned between stops.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Jamaica's backcountry activities
- Hotel pickup
- ATV ride through countryside
- Bamboo rafting on river
- Horseback ride to beach and sea
- Hotel drop-off
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- a live English-speaking guide.
- all activity fees and taxes.
- bottled water.
- an air-conditioned vehicle between stops.
- WiFi on board.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Ride ATVs through Jamaican hills, paddle a bamboo raft down the river, and gallop horseback into the Caribbean.
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The experience
The day starts with ATV riding through the Jamaican backcountry. You follow your guide on off-road trails through the hills, stopping at spots with views of the Caribbean and chances to photograph the landscape. Along the way, you'll learn about local culture and sample exotic fruits grown on the property: the kind of detail that separates a backcountry ride from a loop around a resort.
Next comes the bamboo raft. You board a 30-foot raft and paddle down the river, passing over rapids and spotting wildlife. The raft captain stops to take pictures and you can swim in the river or simply stay aboard and watch the jungle pass. This is the quiet part of the day: a chance to catch your breath and see Jamaica from the water instead of from the saddle or the seat of an ATV.
The final segment is horseback riding through the countryside and into the sea. No previous experience is required. The horses are accustomed to riders of all levels. You trot through the water and along the beach, ending at Turtle Beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off bracket the whole thing, and the vehicle between activities is air-conditioned with bottled water on board.
Top questions
Can I do just one of these activities instead of all three?
Yes. You can book ATV riding alone, bamboo rafting alone, horseback riding alone, or any combination of two: ATV and horseback, horseback and rafting, or ATV and rafting. Pick the option that matches your interests at checkout.
What's the bamboo raft actually like on the river?
The raft is 30 feet long and you paddle down the river, passing over rapids. You can swim in the water, stay aboard and watch the jungle, or simply relax while the raft captain stops to photograph the scenery and wildlife along the way.
Do I need to know how to ride a horse?
No previous experience is required. The horses are trained for riders of all levels, and you'll ride through the countryside and into the Caribbean at Turtle Beach with your guide leading the way.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the guide, all activity fees and taxes, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle between stops are included. Food and drinks beyond the water are not.
How long does the whole thing take?
The half-day excursion runs five to six hours from pickup to drop-off, depending on which activities you choose and how long you spend at each stop.
Where does this take place in Jamaica?
The activities are based in the Ocho Rios area and include riding and rafting through the backcountry, with the horseback portion ending at Turtle Beach on the Caribbean coast.
Operated by Meka's Tour Jamaica. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 3 days ago
Horseback Riding, ATV & Bamboo Rafting in Jamaica
5h–6h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 90.91 per person
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