Bamboo Rafting and Margaritaville Experience: Exploring Jamaica's Hip Strip
4.2
53 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
4.2
(53 Ratings)
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Courtney_t
Jun 5, 2024
Amazing - We had the greatest driver(OCARRIE) we got the most of our experience. I highly recommend this company for your airport shuttle to excursions.
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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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Tienesha_m
May 22, 2024
May 2024 - I did not get my hiphop strip tour. Overall the bamboo rafting was pretty fun. It was raining before getting there but stopped by the time we started the activity.
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Claudia_p
May 7, 2024
Warning - Overall”ok” experience! Please be mindful when booking WITH the margaritaville stop since it has been closed for months and they still offering the option without letting you know. It sucks that we paid for it and nothing was offered instead since it is closed (no refund, no other stops) Also be mindful of everything you get on the raft you will pay for at the end…
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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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Schuyler_w
Jun 5, 2024
Disappointing - I would not book with this company again for this experience. There was very poor communication from the very start of the day.
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Jason_r
May 5, 2024
Disappointed - On the positive side: Taxi guides there and back were nice with good conversation. The raft guide had a fun personality . That's about it Negative side: Altough the raft was really cool and looked like a promising trip.. we didn't spend much time on it. Between the constant upsell attempts and delays. By the time we started diwn the river the guide said our time was up. We still could see the starting port we got on the boat at. The limestone massage was only for the ladies and they wanted an extra tip for everthing. $50 for a bottle of rum and 2 plastic cups, tip the driver and raft guide, guys have to pay extra for lady to rub limestone on them. They advertise from $45 but its $235 for 2 people..plus the margaritaville is closed .. but still advertised in value
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Yashpal_c
May 28, 2024
Awful experience - I had a terrible experience with this provider. He is a rip off. He did not offer me ride from hotel not hip strip tour. Beware everyone he will leave you to local people to figure out who is taking on the ride and you will have to pay your owne taxi if you are not in Montego Bay even if the experience says you can pay a surcharge
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