Bamboo Rafting Trips Around the World: 5 to Book

1.Sok River: Bamboo Raft Ride, Monkey Temple & View Point Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 257 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $61Our pick

From Khao Lak, ride a bamboo raft along the Sok River with a local paddler, stop for coffee served in bamboo, visit a monkey cave temple, and photograph Khao Sok from above. Guides such as Meil, Gay, Mong, and Dee Dee have been praised for their warm, informative help.

“we had a wonderful, well aducated guide who as well as the driver who was verry kind. first we arrived to an amaizing waterfall than got to hangout with lits of monkey in the cave temple and for the last we had a rhapsody tour in the sok river where we saw a giant lizard and had a traditional tea/coffee. definitely recommend!”

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2.Great River bamboo Rafting and Margaritaville from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $25Best value

Ride from Montego Bay in a private air-conditioned vehicle, stop at Margaritaville if selected, then float Hanover’s Great River on a handmade 30-foot bamboo raft. Guides such as Oshane, Jamauri, Toto, and Smiley add local stories, music, fruit stops, and a limestone foot massage.

“The best part of this trip is the driver from Thriller transport who was so accommodating and helpful. The guys who rafted us was ok .. they stopped along the way. Had coconut and sugar cane . The ride was nice . Would definitely recommend”

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3.Bamboo Rafting and Limestone Foot Massage on Lethe River Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $155

Your private driver takes you from Montego Bay to Lethe Estate, where a local captain such as Peter, Marlon, or Terrick guides your 30-foot bamboo raft. Expect reggae, river stories, a limestone foot massage, optional food and drinks, and time for photos.

“FANTASTIC! From pickup to drop off & everything in between! Our driver Richie was EARLY & the car was super clean! . We learned all about the cities history & the Lethe community on the way up to the “country” as they call it! SouljaBoy our Raft Guide was super cool & entertaining! The river gives everything you need for a epic vacation day! And the foot massage…, where fo i begin! The whole day was an experience i will never forget! Thank you and thank you for remembering it was my husband birthday!!! NICE TOUCH!”

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4.Bamboo River Rafting Experience from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · from $63

Glide along Jamaica’s White River on a traditional bamboo raft with a local guide such as Captain Lloyd, CJ, Jay, or Lincoln. Expect rainforest views, birds, freshwater fish, music, local stories, and optional stops for drinks, photos, shopping, or a limestone massage.

“It was good. The guide was sweet & informative. We were surprised by the vendors massage price but overall a good trip.”

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5.Bamboo River Rafting in Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $60

From your Ocho Rios hotel or cruise port, Coopa Tours takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to a calm river section for bamboo rafting. Your local captain guides the raft, shares Jamaican history, and may offer stops for shopping, food, drinks, or a limestone leg massage at extra cost.

“This experience was very peaceful and relaxing the limestone massage is a separate fee so make sure u take cash with.”

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