Combine the slow, reflective glide of Martha Brae bamboo rafting with the brisk freedom of horseback riding and a seaside swim on a private 5–6 hour day trip. Ideal for travelers seeking two distinct Jamaican landscapes—river and coast—in one easy itinerary.
Combine the slow, reflective glide of Martha Brae bamboo rafting with the brisk freedom of horseback riding and a seaside swim on a private 5–6 hour day trip. Ideal for travelers seeking two distinct Jamaican landscapes—river and coast—in one easy itinerary.
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Operated by Jamaica Terrific Travel Tours · Montego Bay, St. James
You step off the air-conditioned shuttle into humid air perfumed by river mud and salt—Martha Brae waits with slow, green patience as bamboo rafts line the bank. The raftman’s pole thuds and the river guides the boat like a conversation; water teases around roots and over shallow ribs of limestone while the hills press close and low. Later, a horse under saddle shifts its weight, eager to slip into coastal trails that open to a brisk sea breeze and a cove for a quick swim.
moderate.
5–6 hours.
Light-to-moderate fitness; ability to mount a horse and stand on a raft for short periods is needed
The private tour runs about 5–6 hours including transfers, rafting (about 1–2 hours) and horseback riding (about 1 hour), plus pickup and dropoff.
No — most operators welcome beginners and provide brief instruction; let the guide know your comfort level so they can match a suitable horse.
Yes — many horseback sections include shoreline wading or a short swim; bring swimwear and a towel.
Yes — the booking includes private air-conditioned transport, entry fees, rafting and horseback riding fees, and hotel pickup/dropoff.
The Martha Brae rafting tradition grew as a low-impact way to move goods and people along Jamaica’s river systems; Trelawny parish also holds colonial-era estates and maritime trade history.
Keep to marked areas and use reef-safe sunscreen; local operators emphasize minimal-impact rafting and discourage littering to protect riverine and coastal habitats.
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