YoutoursJamaica · Great River at Lethe
A captain poles your two-person bamboo raft down the Great River at Lethe while you sit back, with a limestone foot massage and fruit along the way. It's the cheapest tour on this site.
YoutoursJamaica runs this from Lethe, on the Great River inland from Montego Bay. You can drive yourself to the meeting point or take the pickup from hotels in Montego Bay, Trelawny or Negril, set within two hours of your tour time. Two people share each handmade bamboo raft, and a captain poles it downstream.
On the way: fruit, jelly coconut and sugarcane, a limestone foot massage from your captain and a stop at an eatery. Guests mention picking the music, learning about local herbs, and vendors on the bank, so bring some cash.
Check two things when you book. The option: a Martha Brae version has no massage, and one guest found the massage cost US$30 extra on the option she chose. And the weight: 250 lb per person, 350 lb on the solo option, and a second raft costs US$60. It's the slow alternative to tubing on the Rio Bueno.
The pickup is set within two hours before the tour time and confirmed by email within 24 hours of the tour.
Meet your captain at Lethe and settle onto the raft.
Tropical fruit, then the limestone foot massage.
Jelly coconut and sugarcane on the bank, and a stop at an eatery.
The trip ends at the meeting point, about 1.5 hours in all, then the drive back.
★★★★★Lenox and his friend were the best!!! They took their time with us educated us about their culture, herbs and the beautiful environment. It was the best excursion I have had in my 17day vacation with my family (kids are 5 and 10).
★★★★★Our tour guy name was Kemar , and he made sure we had a great time ! From the very beginning to the end . He let us play our music even song along with us . Gave us knowledge of the flowers , and even the clay when u put it on us. Plus stopped at a spot for us to get some food!
★★★★★We loved Marlon! He was great. He even had brought some feeling back into my foot, I have nerve damage. Marlon is a perfect gentleman with a lovely character to match.
★★★★★A must and definitely get the limestone rub. Our tour guide was amazing. The water was so beautiful. Our pick up was on time and the driver was very informative and professional.
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At Lethe, on the Great River inland from Montego Bay. Use the Lethe Primary School as a marker if you drive yourself.
On the Great River option, yes. The Martha Brae option has no massage, and one guest paid US$30 extra for it on her option. Check before you pay.
250 lb per person on the shared raft, or 350 lb on the solo option. Over that, a second raft costs US$60.
Yes. Child tickets start at 5, youth at 8, adults at 13 and seniors at 60. Families with kids of 5 and 10 have done it.
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