Where to Ride: the 11 Best Bamboo Rafting and Horseback Rides in Ocho Rios

1.Horseback Ride ATV and Bamboo Rafting Tour Ocho Rios in Jamaica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $90Our pick

Spend about five to six hours exploring Jamaica with private transport, ATV riding on country trails, bamboo rafting on the White River, and horseback riding into the Caribbean Sea. Guides such as Meka, Mika, Jay, Kenny, Lamar, and Michael are associated with the experience. Admission costs may be separate, so confirm the final price before booking.

“It was a great experience. I had a great time. I'm definitely coming back and booking again. Telling my friends as well.”

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2.Dunn’s River Falls, Blue Hole, Bamboo Rafting, Horseback Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $250Top rated

Start with pickup at 9:00 a.m. for a 5 to 6 hour Ocho Rios outing led by local guides such as Constantine and Courtney Taylor. Climb Dunn’s River Falls, swim and swing at Blue Hole, ride a 50-foot bamboo raft, take a guided horseback ride into the ocean, and stop for Jamaican food.

“This tour was amazing from start to finish! My friend and I were warmly greeted and provided with tons of interesting information about Jamaica throughout the entire ride. We were dropped off at each excursion location and picked up prRead more”

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3.Private Bamboo Rafting and Horseback Riding from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $130

Leave Ocho Rios with guide Dalton of Quest Transfers and Tours for a private half-day outing. You will spend about an hour on a handmade bamboo raft at Rio Nuevo, learning about the area, then ride a trained horse along the beach and into the sea near St. Ann’s Bay. Pickup, drop-off, transport, fees, and taxes are included.

“Wonderful experience. Dalton was such a great tour guide and driver. Amazing service all around. Would recommend horseback riding and the bamboo rafting to everyone. We had an amazing time here!”

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4.ATV, Bamboo Rafting, and Horseback Ride Tour From Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $110

This private, five to six-hour outing takes you from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios for three Jamaican activities: an ATV ride near Snow Hill Mountain, a one-hour bamboo raft trip on the White River, and a horseback ride with a Caribbean Sea swim. Hotel pickup, transport, bottled water, fees, and a Scotchies stop are included.

“This excursion was great , the driver was amazing and friendly and played great music Jharvi i think was the name enjoyed it!”

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5.Horseback Riding in the ocean & Bamboo Rafting from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $170

Combine a 45 to 60 minute bamboo rafting trip on the White River with horseback riding along the ocean. Your private group gets air-conditioned transport, bottled water, live commentary, and hotel or cruise-port pickup. Drivers such as Cool Daine, JayJay, and Henry are praised for local insight, though horse weight is limited to 240 pounds.

“Make sure you book with Marvyn’s Paradise Tour, and ask for JayJay. This was an amazing experience. We wanted to go sightseeing, after the excursion and JayJay was an excellent tour guide, funny, played good music, and very good vibes.”

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6.Blue Hole, Horseride with Swim and Bamboo Rafting Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $150

Spend about five hours in Ocho Rios with pickup, a Blue Hole visit, bamboo rafting toward the sea, and horseback riding along the coast with an ocean swim. Guides including Britney, Ray, and Tracy have been associated with the experience. Bring water shoes and a towel. Lunch and optional massage cost extra.

“We have had the best day ever on our trip. Britney & Ray were the perfect tour guides and told us about lots of history and parts of the island that we traveled past. We went on the bamboo rafts, horse back riding and to Dunns River falls. ARead more”

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7.Dunns River Falls, Zipline, Bamboo Rafting, Horseback Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $120

Spend 6 to 8 hours combining a zipline and climb at Dunn’s River Falls, a White River bamboo raft ride, Jamaican jerk lunch, and a horseback ride into the Caribbean Sea. Private transportation, bottled water, WiFi, admission fees, and hotel pickup are included, but lunch is extra and pickup coverage should be confirmed.

“Our driver Akari was awesome from start to finish! He was very patient and knowledgeable. He did not ever make us feel rushed. Highly recommend!”

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8.Horseback Riding in the Ocean and Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

You’ll travel by air-conditioned van from Ocho Rios, Oracabessa, Tower Isle, or Boscobel for White River bamboo rafting, a Fern Gully drive, and guided horseback riding to the ocean. The four-hour private tour includes hotel or port pickup, live English commentary, and time to swim at the beach.

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9.Bamboo Rafting and HorseBack Riding Excursion in OchoRios Jamaica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $135

Pair a 60-minute bamboo raft ride near Ocho Rios with a scenic horseback trip along the coast near St. Ann’s Bay. Your driver handles hotel or cruise-port transport, while local guides lead the raft and ocean riding. Expect Jamaican history, river scenery, beach time, and a possible stop for food or souvenirs.

“Michael picked us up in a nice van which we could easily get in and out of. He was great and told us about Jamaica and places as we passed by them. He drove us to Horseback riding on the beach and to the bamboo rafting excursions. He Read more”

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10.Bamboo Rafting and Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $119

This Ocho Rios combo pairs a countryside horseback ride that ends in the ocean with a peaceful bamboo-raft trip through the forest. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, fees, bottled water, and Jamaican rum punch are included. Michael is one guide named in the tour details. Plan on about 1 hour 45 minutes in a small group of up to 12.

“It was a very nice experience. Michael was very nice and helpful. The weather was perfect. Will book again”

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11.Horseback Riding & Bamboo Rafting Ocho Rios (Transportation Only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $60Best value

You’ll ride through Jamaican countryside and rainforest to Ocho Rios Bay Beach, then spend time in the sea before floating the jade-green White River near Lethe on a bamboo raft. McLean Paradise Ja Tours provides private, air-conditioned transport and bottled water, but attraction entry fees are extra.

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