Rafting in Lethe with Limestone Foot Massage

Bamboo raft down the Great River with a limestone foot massage built into the ride

Rafting in Lethe is a guided activity on the Great River where you ride a 30-foot bamboo raft under a historic bridge and tree canopy while receiving a limestone foot massage. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included, and the afternoon ends with 40 minutes at Margaritaville and souvenir shopping before drop-off.

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel lobby, and a driver in a Nick's Tours JA shirt arrives 15 minutes early with your contact details already sent. The air-conditioned van includes complimentary water and rum punch on the drive to Lethe. Once you board the bamboo raft (30 feet long and built to handle the river's current), the massage begins as you drift downstream under the historic bridge and the canopy of towering trees and bamboo.

The limestone foot massage happens while you're on the water, a working part of the float rather than a separate stop. If you want a full-body massage, that's available for an additional cost. The raft moves at the river's pace, so there's no paddling or steering on your part. You're a passenger on the vessel itself.

After the river, you get a bonus: time to browse for souvenirs and gifts, then 40 minutes at Margaritaville to order a cocktail or two before the driver takes you back to your starting point. Bring water shoes and a towel. A waterproof phone case keeps your camera safe if you want to take photos from the raft.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• river rafting on a bamboo raft.
• limestone foot massage during the float.
• private air-conditioned transportation.
• complimentary water and rum punch.
• personal guide.
• 40 minutes at Margaritaville.
• souvenir shopping time.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Nick's Tours JA

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving by cruise ship or staying at a resort in Montego Bay and have an afternoon free: the pickup and return timing work around most port schedules and hotel check-in windows. The massage on the water is the draw here. If you want a longer or more active river experience, look for a different rafting option.

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Top questions

What exactly happens during the limestone foot massage on the raft?

The massage is given while you're floating on the bamboo raft down the Great River, so it's part of the ride itself, not a separate treatment. A full-body massage is available for an additional cost if you prefer that instead.

Do I need to paddle or do anything active on the raft?

No. You're a passenger on the 30-foot bamboo raft. The river's current moves the vessel and you relax during the float. No paddling or steering is required.

What's included in the price besides the rafting?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport to and from Lethe, the limestone foot massage on the raft, a personal guide, complimentary water and rum punch during the drive, 40 minutes at Margaritaville, and time to shop for souvenirs are all included.

How long is the whole activity from pickup to drop-off?

The rafting itself is one hour on the water. The full experience (pickup, drive to Lethe, the raft, Margaritaville time, and the return drive) takes several hours total, though the exact length depends on your hotel's distance from Lethe.

What should I bring or wear?

Bring water shoes, a towel, and a waterproof phone case. You'll be on the water and getting a foot massage, so wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and that dry quickly.