--- title: Margaritaville Hip-Strip and Great River Rafting Private Tour lang: en type: tour city: Jamaica country: Caribbean price: 18 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 247 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 57 of 75 (Bamboo Rafting & River Tubing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/jamaica/tours/margaritaville-hip-strip-and-great-river-rafting-private-tour/ --- # Margaritaville Hip-Strip and Great River Rafting Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** Choose Great River bamboo rafting, Hip-strip shopping or both on a private tour for your party. Private round-trip transport is included; rafting, a limestone foot massage and other admissions depend on the option selected, while lunch costs extra. 4.77 from 247 reviews at €18 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #57 of 75 in Bamboo Rafting & River Tubing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Your journey begins with a scenic drive to the Lethe Rafting Village, where you'll board a handcrafted 30-foot bamboo raft. Guided by an experienced raft captain, you'll gently float along the calm river surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, and the soothing sounds of nature. During the ride, you can enjoy an optional natural limestone paste foot massage, a popular local experience that leaves your skin feeling soft and refreshed. Along the way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to capture stunning photos and learn about the area's history and culture. Margaritaville is one of Montego Bay's most popular entertainment and chill spots. Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, it combines a restaurant, tropical bar, and private beach access which includes floating water trampolines. Enjoy authentic Jamaican and international cuisine, sip a frozen cocktail, do some shopping, listen to some music, and soak up the energetic island atmosphere. Margaritaville is a must-visit destination. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 7 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00 - Food not included: Lunch (purchase at own expense) **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €18 per person for the Margaritaville Hip-strip Only option; other options up to €109 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.77/5 from 247 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Legacy Excursions & Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.77 from 247 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 233 of 247. - 5 stars: 219 (89%) - 4 stars: 14 (6%) - 3 stars: 4 (2%) - 2 stars: 4 (2%) - 1 star: 6 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Margaritaville Hip-strip Only | €18 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Margaritaville Hip-strip Only: Only Margaritaville or Hip-strip Shopping for Souvenirs or refreshments will be allowed with this option. Pickup included | | Great River Rafting Only | €100 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Great River Rafting only : Only great river rafting with limestone foot massage will be allowed with this option. Pickup included | | Margaritaville & River Rafting | €109 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Both Margaritaville/Hip-strip shopping and Great river rafting with Limestone foot Massage will be allowed with this option. Pickup included | ## What's included - Entry/Admission - Margaritaville / Hip-strip Shopping (If selected) - Private round-trip transportation - Air-conditioned vehicle - Entry/Admission - River rafting / Limestone Foot Massage (If selected) ## Not included - Lunch (purchase at own expense) ## Itinerary 1. **Travelers will enjoy Cruising down the great river on a 30 ft hand-crafted ba...** (1h) - Travelers will enjoy Cruising down the great river on a 30 ft hand-crafted bamboo raft, piloted by a certified guide. Learn about the history and culture of Jamaica and the surrounding areas. Travelers can view and take amazing photos, videos, have a drink, get something to... 2. **Hip Strip** (1h) - After your rafting adventure, head to Margaritaville Montego Bay on the famous Hip-Strip. Margaritaville is a great place to chill, have some fun, listen to some music, get a drink by the bar, grab some food at the restaurant or even a swim in the beautiful Caribbean Sea. The... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Bamboo Rafting & River Tubing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #57 of 75** | €18 | 2h 30m | 4.77 (247) | private | | [Jamaica Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting with Bus Transportation](/caribbean/jamaica/tours/jamaica-martha-brae-bamboo-rafting-with-bus-transportation/?format=md) | €133 | 3h | 4.94 (582) | shared | | [Clear Kayak Beauty Photoshoot Montego Bay Jamaica](/caribbean/jamaica/tours/clear-kayak-beauty-photoshoot-montego-bay-jamaica/?format=md) | €145 | 30 min | 4.96 (101) | private | | [ATV, Bamboo Rafting and Negril Ricks Cafe from Montego Bay](/caribbean/jamaica/tours/atv-bamboo-rafting-and-negril-ricks-cafe-from-montego-bay/?format=md) | €73 | 7h | 4.94 (122) | shared | Ranked #57 of 75 in Bamboo Rafting & River Tubing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €16 to €288, median €109; typical length 3h. 40 of 75 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/jamaica/bamboo-rafting-jamaica/?format=md ## More in Jamaica - All Jamaica tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/jamaica/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/jamaica/tours/margaritaville-hip-strip-and-great-river-rafting-private-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/jamaica/?format=md