Ziplining in Montego Bay: ATV, Horseback & Dunn's River

Four activities in one day: zipline, ATV, horseback and waterfall climb

A full-day activity package in Montego Bay combines ziplining over Dunn's River Falls, ATV riding through forested hills, horseback riding through the forest to the beach, and climbing the tiered travertine cascades of Dunn's River Falls itself. A live English-speaking guide leads the group, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Rose Hall Great Housepassing by
2. Rio Bueno15m
3. Green Grotto Cavespassing by
4. Dunn's River Falls1h 35m · entry included

Explore Jamaica's backcountry and falls

• Hotel pickup in Montego Bay
• ATV riding on rugged trails
• Horseback riding through forest and beach
• Zipline over Dunn's River Falls
• Climb Dunn's River Falls
• Hotel drop-off in Montego Bay

The experience

You start from your Montego Bay hotel and travel by private transportation to Ocho Rios, where all four activities happen in sequence. The guide walks you through the history of the area (Rose Hall Great House, the colonial Rio Bueno village, and Green Grotto Caves) as you pass, so you get the landscape and the story without extra stops. The day is built around doing, not watching: you operate the ATV yourself on rugged trails through the hills, ride horseback through the forest and into the water, clip into the zipline rig and sail out over the falls, then climb the stone steps of Dunn's River itself, moving up the natural travertine pools.

Dunn's River is the centerpiece: a cascade of small dome-shaped pools stacked down the hillside, unique in the Caribbean because it flows directly into the sea and continuously regenerates itself from mineral deposits. Climbing it means wading up through the cool water, moving from one pool to the next, with the guide managing the pace. The zipline crosses above it, so you see the falls from two angles: once from the air, once from the water. Between activities there's time to catch your breath. The operator includes bottled water throughout and WiFi on the transport vehicle if you need it.

A moderate level of fitness helps (you're moving for most of the day, climbing, riding and operating equipment), but the guide adjusts the pace for the group. Children from 6 onward can do all four activities. The full day runs between 6 and 10 hours depending on how the group moves through each station.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Montego Bay hotel and back.
• a live guide in English.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• WiFi on board the transport vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 80

Prices and times updated 18 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Scott's Transport And Tours

Is this one for you?You do all four activities yourself (you're not watching a demonstration), so this suits someone who wants to be active the whole day rather than ride along. The guide leads the group and manages safety, but the pace depends on how the group moves through each station, so it works best if you're comfortable with a moderate level of physical exertion spread across 6 to 10 hours.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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 natural travertine pools cascading down a hillside directly to the sea, unique in the Caribbean because it regenerates itself from mineral deposits in the water. You climb up through the pools on foot, moving through cool water from one level to the next, with the guide controlling the pace so nobody gets rushed or left behind.

Do I operate the ATV myself, or does a guide drive?

You ride the ATV yourself on rugged trails through the hills. The guide leads the group and sets the route, but you control your own machine.

How does the day flow? Do you do all four activities, or pick some?

You do all four in sequence: ATV riding, horseback riding, ziplining over the falls, then climbing Dunn's River itself. The guide leads you through each one at the same location in Ocho Rios, so there's no driving between activities.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Montego Bay, private transportation to Ocho Rios, a live English-speaking guide for the full day, bottled water and WiFi on the vehicle are all included. Bring sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes for the water activities. The guide will tell you what else to pack when you book.