Horse riding · PRIVATE HORSEBACK RIDING TOURS IN JAMAICA
The 15 best private horseback riding tours in Jamaica you can book right now, with what each costs, how long you are in the saddle and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Start around 8:30 am with private pickup, then explore Jamaica by ATV, zipline, and horseback. Bathe in natural spring pools before heading to Rick’s Cafe, where cliff jumping and a Caribbean sunset await. Craig is the main driver and guide, with a team handling the activity stops.
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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You get private, air-conditioned transport from Negril to Ocho Rios for a full day of Blue Hole swimming, horseback riding, White River tubing, and bamboo rafting. Andre, also called Andrae, is praised for friendly service, local stops, and flexible help. Entrance fees cost extra, so budget carefully before booking.
“As past reviews say, Andre is the best. He is very polite and actually cares about your experience. He knows his way around. Stops for food. Points out nice landmarks along the way. Our excursion had to be bumped up to 7am instead of Read more”
You’ll leave Montego Bay in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, ride along the beach near Discover Bay for about 45 minutes, then spend an hour at Blue Hole climbing through the river and taking photos. Guides include Reggie, while drivers such as Jason and Adrian handle the road journey.
“Everything about this experience was great from the driver making sure we were good the entire time to the excursion tour guides. My goal was to do things I hadn’t done before and they made it 10x better for me!”
Spend about 3 hours and 15 minutes combining a 450cc or 570cc ATV ride, a horseback ride into warm tropical water, and time at Blue Hole Waterfalls. Devon is the guide most often named for this experience, with a reputation for punctual transport, friendly care, and flexible help. Pickup is offered, and your private group returns to Island Village.
Ride from Ocho Rios through Jamaican villages and countryside with a private guide, then head into the sea on horseback. Your guide selects a horse for your size and experience, walks alongside you, and explains local sights. Round-trip hotel or cruise-port transport, entrance fees, and bottled water are included.
“Suzette is such a gem!! Support the locals and go with a tour with Suzette’s tour company. She was so friendly and flexible. We talked the whole way to the horse back riding. The horse back riding was awesome. We had a great time riding the horses through the water. The guides were so funny and friendly. I would absolutely go again!”
You’ll visit Dunn’s River Falls with VIP entry, stop for photos and Jamaican pudding, then choose and name a horse for a ride through Saint Ann Parish, the mountains, and the sea. Adrian, Runna, Wayne, and Floyd are among the guides connected with this experience. Pickup, bottled water, WiFi, and private transport are included.
“Both the Dunns River and Horseback were wonderful experiences. Runna and Wayne made us feel comfortable and Floyd made us feel like Super Woman. This was our 1st time ever doing any of these things.”
Ride ATVs over rocky country roads, then take a horseback ride into the sea near Lucea. Kijanna Tours JA provides private, air-conditioned transport for groups of up to six, with drivers such as Kijanna, Tonya, and Tajay noted for careful service and helpful local information.
Ride a horse into the Caribbean Sea near St. Ann’s Bay, then climb Dunn’s River Falls by the wet or dry route. Your private tour includes hotel pickup, admission, transport, and a driver who stays with your group. Expect about 5 to 6 hours, with a possible 1.5-hour drive each way from Montego Bay.
“This was an amazing day . The best part was again the drivers who guided the tour . He was with us all day . He made sure all the tours went well. There was not rush . This was the best . The guys who did the horse back riding was so nice as I was scared . Duns river climb was great the guts were very friendly. Would recommend.”
Thomas Explora Tours takes you from your Montego Bay hotel, Airbnb, or cruise port to St Ann’s Bay for a guided horseback ride along trails and into the Caribbean Sea. Thomas or Odane may handle your private transfer, with air-conditioned transport, advance driver details, and optional stops. The four-hour outing suits couples, families, solo visitors, and small groups.
You’ll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay or Negril to Dunn’s River Falls, then climb the cascades, zipline above the canopy, and ride horseback along the beach and through the waves. Guides including Taric Clarke, Duncan, and Jensen have been praised for smooth coordination and careful attention to safety.
“All three excursions were excellent. The gentlemen at the horseback riding were very helpful and will take as many pictures as you like. Duncan and Jensen were awesome at the zipline and always made sure safety first and that we had Read more”
Spend 6 to 9 hours exploring Jamaica from Montego Bay in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Ride horseback into the water at Ocho Rios, climb or swim at Dunn’s River Falls, and raft three calm miles of the Martha Brae River. Drivers such as Terry, Terick, and Kevin have earned praise for attentive service.
“We had a great time horse back riding, bamboo rafting and Dunns river on this excursion. Jamaica mesmerizing tours came through on the one Terry was our driver and he was awesome…Big up Terry you were amazing and you made our Read more”
You’ll pair a climb or swim at Dunn’s River Falls with a horseback ride into the Caribbean Sea on a private six-hour outing from Montego Bay. Carlos and his partner may handle your drive and share local commentary along the way. Choose your horse on arrival, but note the 230-pound riding limit and possible weather changes.
“Our drivers were amazing, Carlos and his partner did a great job of telling us about Jamaica and DJing the drive. Horse back riding was just ok. They don't tell you that you have to take the horses on side of highway to get to the beach. The Read more”
Spend about six hours with local guides Green and Carado, climbing Dunns River Falls before riding gentle horses along a Jamaican beach. Private air-conditioned transport, attraction entry, bottled water, snacks, and rum punch are included. Expect an active day, strong guide support, and a pace set for your group.
From Montego Bay, your private driver takes you toward Ocho Rios and St. Ann for ATV riding, bamboo rafting, and a horseback ride with a water component. Guides including Kirk and Kurth are noted for helpful service and photos. Lunch at Scotchies is suggested, while towels and a limestone foot massage cost extra.
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