Horseback Ride ATV and Bamboo Rafting Tour Ocho Rios in Jamaica
Description
This tour allows you to explore Jamaica's backcountry through ATV riding, Horseback Riding, and Bamboo Rafting. During this half-day excursion with hotel pickup and drop-off, you'll get to immerse yourself in the lush jungles and rugged landscape of the 'real' Jamaica. - ATV riding on rugged trails through the hills. - Bamboo Rafting. - Horseback riding through the forest onto the beach and in the water. - Hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Itinerary
Go off-roading through the Jamaican countryside on an ATV during this tour. Follow your guide to hidden spots of significant natural beauty, stopping to take in views of the azure Caribbean Sea and snap photos. Learn about local Jamaican culture and sample exotic fruits grown on the property.
Take some time to relax and see the beauty of Jamaica from a 30-foot (9-meter) bamboo raft. Pass over rapids, catch sight of wildlife, splash over the side to swim in the river, or simply enjoy your time aboard the raft. While Rafting on the River the raft captain will stop to capture beautiful pictures.
Explore the gorgeous countryside of Jamaica on horseback! Saddle up for an amazing ride and feel the surge of real ‘horsepower’ as you ride into the warmth of the Caribbean Sea atop your trusty horse. No previous experience is required, so get ready to trot through the sea together and enjoy the ride of your life.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up is only offered from Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay Resort/Hotels, Airbnb, Private Villas, and Guest House. For Cruise Ship Passengers from Ocho Rios Cruise Port, the tour departs 30 minutes after the ship docks.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(75)
Very amazing experience, my driver Patrick made it an even better experience than it already was. It’s the perfect bundle for the day and it never felt too long or short. Would def recommend.
We recently did the Horses/ATV/Raft trip while staying in Ocho Rios. Overall it was a good day. Our driver, Saint Patrick was amazing - on time, friendly, and made it an excellent trip throughout the day. We started at the horses, and that was probably our favorite stop. Unfortunately it rained a bit while we were on our ride, but no one can help the weather. The only negative I would note about the horses was that one of the guides was unnecessarily rough with the horse I was riding... It made me sad to see the horse yelled at and having his head yanked around for doing absolutely nothing wrong. That said, the ride was nice and we enjoyed the trip to the beach on the horses. Our second stop was rafting. The rafts were enjoyable, but it was a pretty short ride - we basically went upriver a few hundred yards, got off the rafts at a little stop on the beach where a few people were peddling their wares, then back to the starting point. It was a nice relaxing float, albeit a bit shorter than I expected. Our final stop was for ATVs. Our guide/host was very friendly and helped my two boys get comfortable driving the ATVs. It was very hot out and we rode on some pretty rough terrain (rocky, bumpy), so the kids ended up riding with myself and my husband. We had some fresh mango as a quick refreshment then headed out. Again, a bit shorter of a stop than I expected. On the way back to our hotel, Saint Patrick took us to a local spot for some fresh Jamaican food - it was delicious and we appreciated him showing us a local spot! Overall it was a good day.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a good day exploring Ocho Rios with Saint Patrick. We truly appreciate your kind words about his service and are glad you enjoyed the horseback ride, rafting, ATV adventure, and the local Jamaican food stop. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the horseback experience and the length of some activities. Your comments are valuable and will be shared with our partners as we continually work to improve our guests’ experiences. We hope to welcome you back to Jamaica again soon! 🇯🇲😊
Lamar was our driver and unofficial city guide. Great personality. From Ocho Rios all the activities were within 20-30 min away. Horseback riding was a blast. It helped that we've been on horses before. No helmet though. You won't be on the animal long enough to need long pants. Got wet so avoid cotton socks or bring dry ones. Riding through the waves was awesome. Too bad we couldn't spend an hour but it was good for a short "taste". Guides were on foot and with you at all times (i forgot names for all the guides- sorry. My bad). The ATV activity was equally fun and equally too short. An added bonus was coming across ripe mangos. Picked up a few, washed them and enjoyed fresh fruit right on the trail! The final activity was a calm bamboo river raft cruise. Midpoint was a commercial stop for vendors. A little out of place. Those river guides work hard! The day was a blast. Just too short
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great time with Lamar and enjoyed all three activities. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team, and we’ll be sure to pass them along. Thank you as well for your helpful feedback and tips for future guests. We hope to welcome you back to Jamaica for another unforgettable adventure, hopefully with even more time to enjoy each experience! 🌴😊
Omar was a great guide for us as we enjoyed the excursions. His friendliness and familiarity with the guides had us in good hands.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your excursions with Omar. We’ll be sure to share your kind feedback with him. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Jamaica for another unforgettable adventure soon! 🇯🇲😊
OMAR!!! He was the man for our tour. He treated us like family and made us feel so comfortable. If I could give Meka Tours 6 stars I would! The experience with them made us want to come back and do it again and again! These guys are great. Can’t go wrong booking with Meka
Thank you so much, Courtney! We’re thrilled that you had such an amazing experience with Omar and the Meka Tours team. It was our pleasure to be a part of your Jamaican adventure. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences. Safe travels and thank you for choosing Meka Tours!😊🇯🇲
Had a blast. Omar was great. Very down to earth and easygoing. Wear water shoes and bring cash to tip.
Good afternoon. Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a blast and enjoyed your time with Omar. He takes great pride in providing a friendly, down-to-earth experience for all our guests. We truly appreciate your recommendation about bringing water shoes and tip money, as it will be helpful to future travelers. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Jamaica again soon!
Overall fantastic experience!! The entire tour was designed well. My 3 teenage sons and I were able to have a super fun adventurous time together! Highly recommend!
Good afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your three sons had such a fun and adventurous day together. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the tour and found everything well organized. Creating memorable experiences for families is what we strive for, and your feedback means a lot to us. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you and your family back for another adventure in Jamaica!
The actual activities are quick- driving takes the longest. Driver was pushy & encouraged us to tip & buy towels from specific store because if mess was made, expenses come out his pocket, not the company.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear that you and your friends enjoyed the activities; however, we are sorry that your overall experience did not meet your expectations. The ATV tour, bamboo rafting, and horseback riding are located at three different locations, which is why transportation time between destinations is approximately 20–30 minutes. Each activity typically lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour. We understand that the amount of driving involved may not have been what you expected, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the tour itinerary. We are especially concerned to hear about your experience with the driver. We do not condone pressuring guests for tips or encouraging purchases from specific vendors. This behavior is completely unacceptable and does not reflect the level of professionalism and customer service we expect from our team. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. After reviewing the incident, the driver was terminated from our company, as we take complaints of this nature very seriously. We sincerely apologize for any discomfort, frustration, or disappointment this caused during your visit. Providing our guests with a safe, enjoyable, and stress-free experience is our top priority, and we regret that we fell short in this instance. Your feedback helps us improve our service and hold our team to the standards our guests deserve. Thank you again for your review. We truly appreciate your honesty and hope that, despite this experience, you will consider giving us another opportunity to provide the exceptional service we strive to deliver.
Meka Tours was the best decision we made for offsite tour activities during our Birthday/Anniversary weekend. They made it memorable. The company is very professional, very responsive to accommodation, very timely, and transparent. They have great tour guides. OMAR was the BEST!!! He held great conversation, very knowledgeable about his country, compassionate and relatable to us a patrons. He made the day equally as memorable as the excursions.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Meka Tours for your special Birthday/Anniversary weekend! We’re truly happy to hear that you had such a memorable experience with us. Your feedback means a lot to our team. We’ll definitely pass your compliments on to Omar — he’ll be thrilled to know he made such a positive impact on your trip. Thank you again for your support, and we hope to welcome you back to Jamaica for another amazing adventure soon!
Omar Omar Omar!!!! Omar made sure we had the BEST EXPERIENCE!!! He was very nice, friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable! I wouldn’t want to tour with anyone else. He made sure my family had a GREAT TIME IN JAMAICA 🇯🇲. From the horses to the arc to the bamboo rafting, EVERYTHING WAS GREAT! I wouldn’t definitely recommend 10/10!!!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re beyond happy to hear that you and your family had such a great experience with Omar. He truly loves making every guest feel welcomed and ensuring each tour is fun, memorable, and full of good vibes. We’ll definitely share your kind words with him — he’ll be so excited to hear this! Thank you again for choosing Meka Tours and for recommending us. We hope to see you and your family again soon for another unforgettable Jamaican adventure! 🇯🇲✨
