Dunn's River Falls Plus Rafting

Dunn River Falls and Bamboo River Rafting in Ocho Rios Jamaica

13 reviews

from $135 per person

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Duration: 3-4 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Coopa Tours

Overview

This half-day outing from Ocho Rios stacks a bamboo raft float and a climb up Dunn's River Falls into one trip, with round-trip transport handled for you. Coopa Tours runs it over roughly 3 to 4 hours, picking up from listed hotels and villas in and around Ocho Rios as well as the cruise port. You confirm your exact pickup time when booking.

The day starts with the rafting segment at the JM 876 Rafting Club, a 45-minute drift downriver on a bamboo raft piloted by a local raftsman. Reviewers describe the float as relaxing, and one traveller mentioned the covered, decorated rafts. From there the tour moves to Dunn's River Falls and Park for about two hours. The climb itself is a genuine workout: cool water, slippery rocks and a fair amount of vertical movement, in the words of one traveller.

Entry tickets for both attractions, an air-conditioned vehicle and a driver-guide are all bundled in. Food is not, though the driver can stop for lunch or shopping if the group asks, at travellers' own expense. It suits reasonably fit visitors who want the two headline Ocho Rios activities without arranging separate transport, and it works for cruise passengers on a port day. It is not a fit for wheelchair users, and the listing advises against it for pregnant travellers or anyone with serious back or heart conditions.

What's Included

Included

Dunn's River Falls entry admission/ticket
Bamboo River Rafting entry admission/ticket
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver / guide
Round-trip transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off/ Cruise Ship Port pickup and drop-off

Not Included

Gratuity (recommended)
Shopping and lunch stop (at traveler's expense) if requested
Breakfast, lunch or dinner

Itinerary

Hotel or port pickupThe driver collects you from your listed Ocho Rios area hotel, villa or the cruise ship port. Confirm the exact pickup time when booking.
Transfer to rafting baseTravel to the JM 876 Rafting Club by air-conditioned vehicle. The listing notes the remaining tour time covers travel between stops.
Bamboo river raftingA 45-minute bamboo raft ride with admission ticket included. A raft pilot guides the raft, and reviewers have described the float as relaxing.
Dunn's River Falls climbTwo hours at Dunn's River Falls and Park, with admission ticket included. Guides lead the climb up the falls.
Optional lunch or shoppingOptional and at your own expense. The driver can stop for lunch or shopping if requested.
Return and drop-offDrive back to your original pickup point in Ocho Rios or at the cruise port.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape how much you enjoy this tour.

Bring a towel. The listing asks each person to bring one towel, and you will want it after both the raft ride and the falls climb. You get wet twice on this tour, so plan accordingly.
Wear water shoes. Water shoes are recommended for climbing Dunn's River Falls, and reviewers back this up, describing slippery rocks and crisp water on the ascent. The listing makes the same recommendation.
Moderate fitness needed. The listing sets the bar at a moderate physical fitness level, and one reviewer calls the falls climb a workout. Expect physical effort on the climb.
Group tour pace. The tour runs with up to 30 travellers. One reviewer found that frequent photo stops during the climb dragged the pace out, while others praised the guides and the fun of the ascent. If you prefer moving quickly, be prepared for pauses.
No food included. Meals are not included, so eat before pickup or bring snacks. A lunch or shopping stop is possible if the group requests it, but you pay your own way.
Getting around. Pickup and drop-off from listed Ocho Rios hotels, villas and the cruise port are part of the package. If your accommodation is not listed when booking, contact the operator to check whether it falls inside the pickup zone.

Common issues. The falls climb is genuinely physical, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible or recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back or heart problems, per the listing. One reviewer reported being rafted on a different, less scenic river than expected and a shorter float than advertised, which is worth keeping in mind if the specific river matters to you. Another felt the frequent photo stops slowed the climb considerably. Gratuities and food are extra, and if you cancel less than 24 hours before start time there is no refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Entry admission for both bamboo river rafting and Dunn's River Falls, round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a driver-guide, and hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off from listed locations in the Ocho Rios area. Gratuities are not included. Meals are also excluded, though a lunch or shopping stop can be arranged at your own expense.

Is Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from listed hotels, villas and the cruise ship port are included. The price covers Ocho Rios and nearby surrounding areas, so if your accommodation is not listed at booking, contact the operator to confirm you are inside the pickup zone. You confirm your exact pickup time when booking.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour runs 3 to 4 hours in total. That includes roughly 45 minutes of bamboo rafting and about two hours at Dunn's River Falls, with the remaining time spent travelling between stops.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

Infant seats are available, so young children can travel in the vehicle. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing requires a moderate level of physical fitness for the falls climb. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with back problems or serious heart conditions.

What Should I Bring?

Bring one towel per person, as the listing requests, and wear water shoes, which are recommended for climbing the falls. Swimwear is practical since you get wet on both the raft and at the falls. Bring money or a card if you want lunch, snacks or gratuities, since none of those are included.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancel or request changes inside that 24-hour window and no refund or changes are accepted. Cut-off times are based on local time in Jamaica.