Bamboo Rafting: Scenic Jamaica River Adventure

Experience the beauty of bamboo river rafting on the Rio Nuevo River in Ocho Rios. Cruise along the calm water, capture group photos, and learn to steer the raft for a thrilling adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • JM Tours Travels, Blue Hole Tours, Bamboo River Rafting Tours, River Tubing Tours - Unwind and delight in a serene river cruise on a bamboo raft. As you glide along the river, the raft captain will share fascinating insights into the history and culture of the local area.
What's Included
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Ticket/Entrance fee (Rio Nuevo Bamboo Rafting)
  • Driver/Guide
  • Shopping and lunch stop (additional costs apply)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch/Dinner
  • Gratuity (recommended)
Additional Information

Once in Jamaica, this tour is advisable for all voyagers. Despite the rapids being not particularly striking and the water’s shallowness close to the coast.
Each Bamboo Raft has space for two adults, with potentially a third spot available depending on weight.
Groups can choose to float alongside each other for the purpose of capturing group-centric…

Location
JM Tours Travels, Blue Hole Tours, Bamboo River Rafting Tours, River Tubing Tours
Spring Valley Estate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kayona_d
Mar 1, 2026
Great time - This was a good time. Our tour guide "Daddy One" was delightful. He kept the music going for that Jamaican vibe. We stopped and shopped with the locals and got the stone massage. Great time.
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Aaron_m
Feb 21, 2026
Great day in Ocho Rios! - Cooper tours were fantastic. We had good communication while were delayed getting off the ship. Desmond our driver arrived with very nice, clean van. Super safe driver, explained the area as we drove. We got to see the areas outside the main tourist zone. I would highly recommend Cooper tours and Desmond again. No scamming or upsells. It was just what we asked for.
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Patricia_l
Jan 17, 2026
Easy local experience - We were picked up on time in a van at the cruise port. It was a 20-minute Drive to the raft River location. A group of approximately 10 people were on our tour. The raft guides walked you to the raft and assisted you to mount it sidestepping on bamboo boards until you could be seated. They turned on some music and also chatted a bit. They used long poles like in Venice to guide the raft toward the beach which was a short 10 to 15 minute ride. You get off the raft to walk on the beach and admire the water. Nothing much else to do there. Some vendors came by but we're not pushy. Then you returned to the raft and back to the dock. Very easy going experience. Saw two good looking birds but not much else. We found it enjoyable but if you are looking for Action this is not it.
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Vickie_m
Jan 1, 2026
Amazing - My experience was amazing with Cooper adventures, and the young man that was our bamboo rafter was an awesome person very personable and attentive to our needs. I’m sorry I can’t remember his name, but I recommend this excursion..
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Shanya
Dec 30, 2025
BEST CAPTAIN! - Capt. Xavier was amazing and kind truly made the experience extra special I will be visiting again! All the capts were nice ❤️
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Lorna_m
Nov 29, 2025
Amazing rafting experience - It was a wonderful experience 🙂 we loved it. Our driver Courtney was amazing and very professional. Also the rafter did an amazing job in doing the round trip and explaining the history of the river
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Dazjanae_y
Nov 28, 2025
Me and my hubby booked... - Me and my hubby booked with Coopa tours for River Rafting and Horseback riding. Our driver A (I am so sorry I can’t remember her name) was awesome! She made sure we made it safely and gave us a great educational tour while headed to our destination. Michael assisted us with river rafting and what can I say? He welcomed us with open arms and was very respectful. We will definitely visit Jamaica again and hope to book witj this company again! 10/10
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Tiana_r
Nov 15, 2025
Amazing service from Shadow and Courtney - We booked the excursion which included transportation and it was amazing. Even though we visited the island two weeks after the hurricane everyone was in great/ uplifting spirits. Both our rafting guide (Shadow) and our driver (Courtney) were very welcoming and made us feel very comfortable and safe. I’d highly recommend booking with Coopa tours if you are traveling to Ocho Rios!
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Kathleen_l
Sep 23, 2025
Great Excursion and Experience! - It was wonderful and relaxing. Our driver, Michael was awesome - he gave us a running commentary on the sights as we were driving to the site. I am very sorry I can’t remember our rafting operator’s name, but he was awesome and truly funny! We had a lot of fun on our trip. Everyone at Coopa Tours was very nice and welcoming.
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Anne_s
Feb 18, 2026
River rafting - Driven to starting point about 20 minutes away from cruise port and enjoyed drifting along the river- at half way point near the beach I was offered a foot and leg massage which was very relaxing. Driven back via a viewpoint then a shopping mall before returning to the ship.
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From $60
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).