Rio Nuevo Bamboo River Rafting & Dunn's River Falls

Bamboo raft through rainforest, then climb 600 feet of cascading waterfalls

A full-day North Coast tour combining bamboo rafting on the Rio Nuevo River with climbing at Dunn's River Falls. You board a handcrafted 30-foot bamboo raft and drift through St. Mary's rainforests while your captain shares local culture and natural history, then travel to the island's most famous waterfall to climb its terraced pools and cascades.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dunn's River Falls and Bamboo Rafting

• Visit Columbus Park historic site
• Climb Dunn's River Falls
• Bamboo rafting on Rio Nuevo River

The experience

The day starts on a handcrafted 30-foot bamboo raft on the Rio Nuevo River, where the water runs calm and clear through untouched rainforest. Your captain navigates the serene stretch, pointing out the landscape and explaining the local culture and ecology as you drift. This is not a thrill ride. It is the tranquil half of the day, built for drifting and listening rather than paddling or steering.

After the river, the tour moves to Dunn's River Falls, Jamaica's most visited natural attraction. The waterfall drops 600 feet in a series of terraced pools and cascades that you climb step by step, moving from one natural basin to the next. A quick stop at Columbus Park, a 16th-century site on the way, frames the history of the North Coast before you reach the falls. The climbing itself is the physical core of the day, not technical, but steady and wet, with time to swim in the pools between ascents.

Transport is air-conditioned and pickup is included. Bottled water and all entrance fees are covered. The full day runs seven hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• entrance fees to Dunn's River Falls.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

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 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Real Tours Jamaica

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want both a strenuous waterfall climb and a relaxing bamboo raft float in one trip, rather than booking two separate outings.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

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 Dunn's River Falls actually like when you get there?

Dunn's River Falls is a series of cascading pools and terraces that drop 600 feet total. You climb from one level to the next, swimming in the natural pools as you go. It is Jamaica's most famous waterfall and draws thousands of visitors, so expect crowds, especially in the middle of the day.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer or climber for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The bamboo raft requires no physical effort. You sit while the captain guides. The waterfall climbing is steady but not technical. You move at your own pace from pool to pool.

What does the guide talk about during the rafting?

Your captain shares information about local culture, nature, and the warmth of the Jamaican people as you drift through the rainforest. The rafting is designed as a cultural and educational experience alongside the scenery.