Float downstream on a guided raft through Rio Nuevo’s limestone banks, then browse nearby markets on this private 2–3 hour excursion from Ocho Rios. Perfect for travelers who want relaxed river time with local flavor and a private transfer.
Float downstream on a guided raft through Rio Nuevo’s limestone banks, then browse nearby markets on this private 2–3 hour excursion from Ocho Rios. Perfect for travelers who want relaxed river time with local flavor and a private transfer.
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Operated by Tour Jamaica Today · Ocho Rios, St. Ann
Morning sun slides across the Caribbean and you’re drifting down a river that dares you to forget the clock. A local raft captain—steady hands, easy laugh—guides a flat wooden raft through riffles and calm pools, while the shoreline alternates between palm-scattered clearings and low limestone banks. Conversations hush; the river sets the pace.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness; ability to step on/off a raft and stand for short periods required.
The full private tour runs about 2–3 hours total; the rafting segment typically lasts around 60–90 minutes depending on group and river conditions.
Yes—an air-conditioned minibus transfer from Ocho Rios is included as part of the private tour.
Children are allowed—ages 4–11 pay half—there is a minimum of two people per booking and a maximum around 15; raft capacity is two persons per raft.
Wear water-safe shoes and quick-dry clothing, bring a dry bag, ID, swimwear underneath, and reef-safe sunscreen; bottled water is provided by the operator.
The Rio Nuevo area is known locally for 17th-century colonial-era clashes; the river corridor later supported fishing and small farming communities.
Operators encourage small group sizes, avoidance of soaps in the water, and use of reef-safe products to protect river and coastal habitats—pack out waste and respect local sites.
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