White River Bamboo Rafting
White River
Gentle bamboo raft rides along the White River, with tropical rainforest and fishing villages on the banks. Upriver, tyre tubing, horseback riding and zip lines offer more adventure.
The White River flows into the sea east of Ocho Rios and forms the boundary between St. Ann and St. Mary parishes. Traditional bamboo rafting is led by boatmen who pole the raft, with two passengers per raft under a parasol. The journey takes about an hour, with stops to swim in pools along the way. At the mouth of the river are the White River fishing village and small seafood restaurants. Upriver, the White River Valley adventure park offers tyre tubing, horseback riding and rainforest zip lines, which are more intense. Prices for each activity range from about 50 to 100 US dollars and often include transfers. The drive from town takes about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–16:00 (depends on operator)
Nearby sights
- Mahogany Beach
- Ocho Rios Bay Beach (Turtle Beach)
- Konoko Falls & Park
- Turtle River Falls & Gardens
- Shaw Park Gardens
- Fern Gully
- Mystic Mountain
- Blue Hole (Island Gully Falls)