Bamboo Rafting, Limestone Massage and Hip Strip Tour In Jamaica
Description
Relax and take in the scenery. You’ll be surrounded by beautiful trees and exquisite wildlife. No worries though, none of the wildlife in this area is dangerous. The sound of the river flowing along with the woodpeckers pecking away and the various exotic birds you’ll come across, will make this experience unforgettable. Take your camera out. You’ll enjoy looking through these photos later. Whether you’re looking for Romance, or making this day a family outing, this is sure to be a day you’ll remember. The rafts may look unstable, but you’ll be surprised at how well balanced they are. Getting on and off will be a breeze. The seats are well padded so this will be a comfortable journey. Even if you cant swim, you can still come and enjoy the ride. Life vests are provided just in case, but chances are you wont need them. The depth of the river is only 4 feet most of the year anyway so you can relax. Only in rainy season does it get up to around 12 feet.
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Itinerary
Experience this Award winning Bamboo Raft adventure on one of the most breathtaking valleys in Jamaica. Get on board a handcrafted 30ft bamboo raft at the Lethe Village, as your experienced guide navigates the soothing waters of the Great River. Enjoy the kisses of the warm Caribbean sun and the gentle caress of the cool island breeze, while your guide gives you an intimate break down of the island’s rich culture and heritage. Here you’ll find the perfect combination of land and water. With picturesque views from the hills to the tranquil and refreshingly cool water of the magnificent Great River, Lethe will create memories to last a lifetime. During your river journey, experience a natural foot rub from your Raft Captain using limestone paste made from the river rocks, locally known as 'Jungle socks'.
The Hip Strip in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is a lively and popular tourist area known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse attractions, and beautiful coastal views. Lined with a variety of shops, boutiques, and craft markets offering a range of goods including Jamaican souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, and local handicrafts. It's a great place to pick up unique gifts and keepsakes. Engage with friendly locals and immerse yourself in the laid-back Jamaican vibe. Sample local street food like jerk chicken or enjoy fresh coconut water from vendors along the strip. Well-equipped with amenities including hotels, resorts, transportation services, and tour operators, making it a convenient hub for tourists exploring Montego Bay and beyond. Overall, visiting the Hip Strip in Montego Bay offers a fun-filled experience with a mix of shopping, dining, beach activities, nightlife, and cultural immersion, all set against the backdrop of Jamaica's natural beauty and vibrant atmosphere.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please note the time selected during checkout is your arrival time, not the hotel pickup time. Hotel pickups commence approximately 10 - 40 minutes prior to this time depending on the hotel location. The hotel pickup time will vary based on distance. Our reservations team will reach out to the guest to advise on their specific hotel pickup time. Please make sure to check your email for this information. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Important information: Guest staying outside of the operating area of Montego Bay will be required to pay a surcharge fee for round trip transportation. Hotels included are Grand palladium, Ocean Eden bay, Royalton and Ocean Coral Springs.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Margaritaville is temporarily closed for renovations
Reviews(9)
My family and I had a truly horrible experience with this excursion, and we feel completely scammed. Our driver arrived over an hour late to pick us up, which was already concerning. Upon arrival, we were immediately pressured to pay for services that were advertised as complimentary—including water, a full body massage, and a visit to Margaritaville. We did not receive a full body massage as promised. Instead, they told us only a partial massage (from the knees down) was included, and that we’d have to pay extra for the rest. We also never made it to Margaritaville as the excursion description had stated. On top of that, I was charged for water, which was not only supposed to be free but was also extremely overpriced. To make matters worse, our driver told us that the organizers had instructed him to take us somewhere different—somewhere worse—than the location we had clearly selected when booking. This is absolutely unacceptable. I paid $260 for this experience and have been trying to resolve the issue since July 20th (the excursion took place on the 18th). I was told to wait 24 hours, which I did, only to be offered a partial refund of $40. That is not acceptable given the number of issues we faced and the fact that the experience did not match what was advertised in any way. I am requesting a full refund of the $260. Please address this promptly and professionally.
Thank you for your feedback. We’d like to clarify that we do not sell or advertise full body massages in any of our tour packages. The experience includes a limestone foot massage from the knees to the toes, which is clearly stated on our website and explained by the Raft Captain before the tour begins. Our driver arrived on time for your scheduled pickup; however, you requested to reschedule, and the later time slot was already sold out, so we accommodated you at the next available time. You also requested to stop at KFC instead of Margaritaville, which was honored. The Margaritaville stop is advertised as 45 minutes, but you spent about 1 hour and 30 minutes at KFC. Complimentary bottled water was offered at pickup, but you declined and later chose to purchase water from a vendor at the rafting site. Although your concerns were addressed and a partial refund was issued, the tour provided matched what was advertised. We always strive to deliver clear communication and excellent service, and we’re sorry this experience did not meet your expectations.
This was such a great excursion, from start to finish. Pick up from the resort was flawless. Our driver Pablo was friendly and on time. Mario, our raft guy was funny and relatable. Once we were done on the raft we got driven to a souvenir shop and the staff there were nice as well. Overall a great excursion, 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Our driver Alex was awesome. He took us to our location, helped us resolve an issue with not getting all of the pictures we paid for and brought us back to the hotel safely.
We booked this excursion the night before as we were looking for something to do that would be shaded when my husband got a bad sunburn. Pickup for excursions is always a bit wonky. Our driver wandered around the lobby but didn't actually approach us or state outloud who he was looking for or what excursion he was picking up for, like the tour operators typically do. The drive to the river was about 20 minutes for us. We were captain Max's first raft of the day, he was excellent. He told us all about the plants and wildlife and was very entertaining. He did my limestone massage that was excellent, even adjusted his technique when he saw how ticklish I was. Highly recommend his raft! I would recommend you bring cash for the bars and for tipping, we didn't bring enough, but our driver on the trip back to the resort was kind enough to both take us to an ATM and agree to take cash back to the rafting location for Max. The hip strip shopping tour was interesting. Our return driver took us to a store he knew 'that would give us good discounts'. The store offered us free drinks, good ac, and said that everything was half off. Everything except for the alcohol apparently, because we bought 2 bottles of Sangsters rum cream there for $88/bottle. I can't say we were taken advantage of because we made the choice to buy it, but those same bottles are available at the Green Apple Store at Whitter Village across from our resort for $28/bottle with delivery to your resort. I do feel like the driver was incentivized to take us there, and that they intentionally mark up their prices 4x because we are tourists and can't price compare. Ultimately this is a 'live and learn' moment for us. They don't give you an itemized receipt either so there isn't much you can do. If you have data on your phone, Google prices before you buy anything!!!! Overall I would recommend the rafting, but I would say book your own taxi there and back to avoid the shopping situation.
Keemo was a great driver! Maro and C4 were great on the bamboo rafts!! Keemo also did a great job with our tour around the island.
We went the rafting on my birthday and it wasn’t what I thought it would be. The guide Andre was nice, but the tour was short. We were literally on the raft for 30 min and we were done. We started off great by us getting a drink and him being informative we did the limestone on our legs and and shortly after we parked on the side and he washed it off and we were off the raft walking thru the jungles looking at plants that we didn’t care to see. If the tide is wah affected us getting a full experience you should warn your consumers before having book something that is not what they will get in the end. We paid over $200 and nothing that was advertised we really received. The margaritaville is closed and hipstrip we did not get to experience. The best part of our tour was Keemo! He was fun, kind , informative and tried making up for the sucky tour by taking us to a famous jerk spot which we enjoyed . Hire more Keemo he’s good for business.
This tour was really amazing and our guy Cooper was the best. The rafting trip was so much fun and we were able to eat along the way during the ride. The hip strip is an amazing place for shopping and sites.
This was great. Our driver was the bomb! highly recommend this excursion, would definitely do this again.
This was an amazing experience. We felt relaxed and safe while we were there. Thanks to Alex for his good vybz and for taking care of us. Definitely looking forward to visit again summer
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