Bamboo Rafting and Margaritaville Experience: Exploring Jamaica's Hip Strip
4.4
48 Ratings
Montego Bay
Escape your hotel resort and experience the beauty of Jamaica with bamboo rafting through lush rainforest, followed by a lively night at Margaritaville on the Hip Strip.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lethe Estate - 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’.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Bamboo Raft
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Break free from your resort lodging and immerse yourself in the authentic splendor and distinctiveness of Jamaica. This is an essential adventure for every island visitor. Unwind, take it easy, and tune in to the bird’s melodious song, as your raft guide smoothly steers you down the river on a bamboo raft, meandering through the dense, vibrant Jamaican rainforest. Later, make your stop at Margaritaville, located on the renowned Hip Strip in Montego Bay. Ideal for those in search of a thrilling night in town. Tasty cuisine and a dynamic environment make Margaritaville a prime destination day and night! During the day, catch global sports events on the large television screens and groove to the relaxed tunes of Jimmy Buffett. The bustling bar offers a spectrum of tropical margaritas and their speciality 22-ounce beer bong! The biggest daylight attractions include the 110ft waterslide, spiraling from the rooftop into the Caribbean Sea below, and the two enormous water trampolines moored just off the coast.

  • Margaritaville is temporarily closed
Location
Lethe Estate
Lethe Estate, Lethe District
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.4
(48 Ratings)
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Zaida_s
Mar 25, 2024
So worth it!!! - The experience superseded my expectations I highly recommend!!! my tour guide was the best I think I fell I love with him too lol 💗
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Salima_t
Mar 24, 2024
Jamaican - I enjoyed every bit of my rafting. The guide was very nice, helpful and an amazing singer. The food was very tasteful. I love the way his raft was decorated for my friends birthday.
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Alicia_s
Mar 16, 2024
Awesome!!! Out this on your To-Do list - Great experience !!! So accommodating.. the limestone massage was everything!!! Just a while vibe!!! Definitely gonna do it again when I come back!!!!
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Lachanda_t
Mar 14, 2024
First class rafting - This was an excellent experience and learning one as well. Kenton aka Bones was so dope and personable… I would recommend this excursion and make sure you ask for bones
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Eileen_t
Mar 10, 2024
Awesome trip - It was really nice our driver dropped us off & they had people selling items before you got on but they are a little forceful but nice you can bargain with them. They depend on tourist dollars so prepare. Also wear good footwear to get onto the bamboo. They had restrooms which helps when the car ride was about 40 minutes to get there from RIU Hotel in Montego bay. Our rafter driver "Ricardo" was awesome and helpful with all. We had a blast. Rum punch bottle $20 it was worth it. Yah Mon!
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Melissa_g
Mar 3, 2024
Beyond Compare - We were picked up promptly by Ocarrie. He kept consistent contact with up from hours before pick-up to getting in the van. He spoke with us throughout our 20-30 minute trip through the city to the rafting site. Upon meeting Turbo, we felt immediately in good hands. He guided us onto his designated raft and off we went. He had some great music playing on his Bluetooth speaker but was ok letting me play my own, to which I think he was pleasantly surprised by my selection. We enjoyed tunes from Louie Lemke, Papa , Mad Cobra and Simple Simon while Turbo told us about the local agriculture and made a store run for us. It was an unbelievable experience from shove-off to pulling back in. Margaritaville was closed due to weather-induced need for renovations but there was plenty nearby to satisfy our needs (and besides - who wants to go to a place you’ve never been before to eat at a place you see all the time?). Upon request, we stopped off much earlier than the Hip Strip to get some authentic Jamaican fare. The jerk chicken has spoiled me for anything I’m ever going to eat in the states. The views were unbelievable from the Hip Strip. I got plenty of time to talk to Ocarrie about day-to-day life in Jamaica. That’s the stuff I live for. I’d tell anyone who would listen to go have this experience. It was a baptism for what’s left of my soul. I am eternally grateful that I got to interact with these two humans who shaped my entire experience.
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Rachelmx9088rq
Mar 1, 2024
Amazing. - We really had an amazing time.. Bones, AJ and Jack are the best! I would definitely recommend. Make sure you get the jerk chicken and rice and peas from jerkie!
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Noor_z
Feb 28, 2024
Amazing - This tour was just like the pictures, got a decorated raft for my birthday, tried sugar cane and coconut water for the first time it was amazing. Our tour guide was amazing as well!
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V7211zkmichelleb
Feb 27, 2024
Book with Best Of Jamaica Adventures Now!!! - Everytime I go to Jamaica and want to do an excursion whether it’s to be adventurous or relaxed BOJA (Best Of Jamaica Adventures) is who I book! Make sure you do too ! You won’t regret it !!!
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Uma_m
Mar 31, 2024
Bamboo rafting was fun, but poor logistical communication - Overall we enjoyed the day, but many things could have been communicated better. The highlight was the bamboo rafting experience, which was very relaxing and we learned a lot from our guide. However, the tour operator and driver communicated two different pick up times to us after we booked. This meant that we rushed to get ready for the earlier communicated time (earlier than the time on the booking) and were left waiting around until the later time that the driver communicated. After the bamboo rafting part of the tour, the driver proceeded back towards the resort until we asked about whether Margaritaville and the Hip Strip were still part of the tour. Margaritaville, is actually closed for the season due to storm damage, so this shouldn't be included as a viable tour option until they reopen. Likewise, most places on the Hip Strip were closed at the time we went. We got lunch on the hip strip instead, and our driver called us asked us to get our food to go because he had another pick up 15 minutes later. We got our food to go, but our driver had already left. The tour operator sent another driver a little later. In general, the communication of logistics and knowledge of what is actually open and available to tour could have been better.
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