Rafting White River, Dunn's River Falls & Horseback Swim

Ride a horse bareback into the Caribbean, then float downriver on a 30-foot bamboo raft.

A four-activity day tour from Ocho Rios combining zip-lining over Dunn's River Falls, horseback riding that ends with a swim in the sea, bamboo rafting on White River with a limestone foot massage, and lunch at a Jamaican jerk restaurant. You operate each activity yourself (climbing, riding, rafting) with guides present throughout and hotel pickup included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dunn's River Falls2h · entry included
2. White River1h · entry included

Adventure tour with falls, lunch, ride, raft

• Climb Dunn's River Falls
• Zipline over the waterfall
• Enjoy Jamaican lunch at Scotches Jerk
• Horseback ride through countryside
• Swim with horse in Caribbean Sea
• Bamboo raft ride on White River
• Receive limestone foot massage

The experience

You start at your hotel and travel by air-conditioned van through the Jamaican countryside to Dunn's River Falls, where you zip-line over the water. The falls themselves are travertine terraces that regenerate continuously from mineral deposits: a phenomenon found nowhere else in the Caribbean. After that comes lunch at Scotchie's, a casual local spot where you eat freshly jerked chicken or pork with coconut water or Red Stripe beer.

The horseback ride begins on a private beach. An experienced guide leads you through farmland and coastal scenery for about an hour, then the trail opens onto the beach where you ride your horse bareback into the warm sea for a swim. The guide stays with you the whole time and narrates the area as you go. After the water, you head to White River for the bamboo raft portion: you board a handcrafted 30-foot raft and float downriver with your guide navigating. While you're on the water, you get a limestone foot massage, a local tradition. The full day runs six to eight hours with a three-hour commute built in, and you have time for shopping before heading back to your hotel.

The tour operates as a package, but you can book individual activities separately if you prefer just the rafting, just the horseback ride, or just the zip-line and falls combination. Minimum age is 12, and at least two people need to book together. The operator notes this isn't suitable for anyone with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

What’s included

• Entry to Dunn's River Falls and White River.
• hotel pickup and air-conditioned transportation.
• all activity guides and equipment.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Options for this experience

4 options

Bamboo Rafting Only5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00includes pickup

Horseback Riding Only5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00includes pickup

Bamboo, Dunns River & Zipline5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00includes pickup

All-in-One Combo5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:004 the Hard Way!: Dunns River Falls, Zipline, Bamboo Rafting & Horseback Tour from Montego Bay, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Audio 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by The 876 Experience

Is this one for you?Book the full four-activity combo if you want to pack the most into one day and don't mind switching between different activities every couple of hours. Choose just the bamboo rafting or horseback riding if you prefer to spend more time on one thing and want a slower pace: each activity books separately at checkout.

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Top questions

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 makes Dunn's River Falls different from other waterfalls?

Dunn's River Falls is the only waterfall in the Caribbean, possibly the world, that flows directly into the sea while continuously regenerating itself. The terraces are made of travertine rock, a mineral deposit that forms as calcium carbonate precipitates from the river water as it flows over the falls, creating the distinctive dome-shaped cataracts you see.

Do I need horseback riding experience to do the ride-and-swim?

No. Your guide gives an introductory safety session before the one-hour trail ride starts, and guides stay with you throughout. The ride moves through farmland and countryside at a pace suited to all fitness levels, then ends on the beach where you swim bareback with the horse in the sea.

What happens during the bamboo raft part?

You board a 30-foot handcrafted bamboo raft and float down White River with an experienced guide steering. While you're on the water, you receive a limestone foot massage: a traditional Jamaican treatment. The raft ride is the calm, scenic portion of the day after the more active zip-line and horseback activities.

Can I book just one or two activities instead of all four?

Yes. You can choose the All-in-One Combo with all four activities, or book Horseback Riding Only, Bamboo Rafting Only, or a combination of Zip-line, Dunn's River and Bamboo Rafting. Each option is a separate booking at checkout.

What's included in the price?

Entry to both Dunn's River Falls and White River, hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transportation, bottled water, and all activity equipment and guides are included. Lunch at Scotchie's is not included in the price, nor are any shopping expenses.