Ocho Rios River Tubing Tour with Lunch and Cocktails

Inner tube down a jungle river to the Caribbean, then eat and drink on the sand

River tubing in Ocho Rios combines a scenic float down the Rio Bueno with a half-day at Bamboo Beach Club, where you get lunch, cocktails and beach time. The activity runs about five hours from pickup to drop-off, with a professional guide leading the tubing portion and all safety gear provided. Transport, meals and drinks are included. The pace is relaxed, suited to families and anyone comfortable in water.

Step-by-step itinerary

River tubing and beach club relaxation

• Drive 30 minutes to tubing river
• Attend safety briefing
• Walk across Irie bridge and jungle trail
• Tube down Rio Bueno river
• Float to Caribbean Sea
• Travel to Bamboo Beach Club
• Relax on beach chair
• Enjoy cocktail demonstrations and house beverages
• Eat 4-course tapas lunch beachside

The experience

The river journey starts with a 30-minute drive from your hotel to the Rio Bueno, where a certified guide gives a safety briefing before you slip into an inner tube. You'll cross the Irie bridge, walk a short jungle trail to the launch site, then settle into the water and float downstream past greenery and mild rapids. The guide stays with you the whole way, pointing out the landscape as the river widens and eventually opens into the Caribbean Sea: no paddling required, just drifting.

After the river, you're driven to Bamboo Beach Club, a secluded stretch of sand where you'll spend the rest of the day. A padded beach chair is yours for the afternoon, and the staff keeps the energy going with live entertainment and cocktail demonstrations. You'll drink rum punch, lemonade and other house beverages, then sit down to a 4-course tapas lunch: jerk chicken, festivals, plantains, banana fritters and more, all served beachside. The whole crew (your river guide, bartenders and hostesses) stays on to keep things moving.

Everything is arranged: your hotel pickup and drop-off, life jacket and helmet, the guide, the beach chair, the food and drinks. Bring a towel, sunscreen, hat and water shoes. A change of clothes is optional. Children under 6 ride in larger tubes and sit on a parent's lap. The operator notes that the activity suits families and requires at least moderate fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off.
• life jacket, helmet and all safety equipment.
• professional river guide for the tubing portion.
• entrance to Bamboo Beach Club.
• padded beach chair for the afternoon.
• 4-course tapas lunch with jerk chicken, plantains, banana fritters and more.
• rum punch, lemonade and other house beverages.
• live entertainment and cocktail demonstrations.
• certified lifeguard on duty.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 150

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bamboo Beach Club

Is this one for you?The tubing itself is a gentle float with no paddling, but you do need to be comfortable in water and have moderate fitness. Children under 6 sit on a parent's lap in a larger tube. The five-hour day splits between an hour on the river and the rest at the beach, so it suits families and anyone who wants activity mixed with relaxation on the sand.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 Rio Bueno river like for tubing?

The Rio Bueno has mild rapids and gentle current, lined with jungle greenery. You float downstream in an inner tube with your guide, no paddling involved, until the river opens into the Caribbean Sea. The water is cool and the pace is relaxed enough for families.

How much time do I spend in the water versus on the beach?

The tubing portion takes roughly an hour on the river itself, plus a 30-minute drive each way. The rest of the five-hour outing is spent at Bamboo Beach Club on the sand, eating, drinking and watching entertainment.

What does the 4-course lunch include?

The beachside tapas menu features jerk chicken, festivals (a fried cornmeal side), plantains, banana fritters and other items. Three alcoholic beverages, including rum punch, and three non-alcoholic options like lemonade are provided. Alcoholic drinks are for guests 18 and up.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, round-trip transport from your hotel is included, with a certified tour guide accompanying you from pickup through drop-off. The drive to the river takes approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic.

What should I bring?

Bring a towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and water shoes. A change of clothing is optional. Cash or credit cards are useful if you want to purchase anything extra. All safety gear (life jacket and helmet) is provided.