If you're looking for fun, adventure, and relaxation while in Jamaica, then come with us on this great combo excursion that offers all three and more. You'll have the chance to experience the famous Blue Hole river and waterfall attraction rated #1 by Trip Advisor. Then enjoy a tasty lunch on a beautiful beach followed by a fun trip down the Rio Bueno River. You'll choose if you travel by kayak, tube, or raft. You'll be accompanied by an experienced Falmouth Shore Excursion guide throughout the day so this is a great excursion for the entire family.
Start this unique adventure by meeting with your shore excursion guide just outside your Falmouth Jamaica cruise ship pier. You'll be welcomed aboard the comfortable transportation and the ride won't be long so you'll be able to get your day going quickly.
Once you arrive at the shore excursion camp you will be guided to the gorgeous Blue Hole. This is a river that leads to a beautiful waterfall that has several collection pools. You are welcome to spend a bit of time in one and get a massage by Mother Nature herself through the cascading waters.
Then it will be time to rap things up a bit. You will travel to your next portion. There are 4 adventure excursion options to choose from: river kayaking, river tubing, river rafting, or riverboarding. The Rio Bueno river has both class 1 and 2 rapids, but only occasionally, in between, there are calm tranquil waters. You'll always be accompanied by an experienced river excursion guide so there are truly no worries. You can just enjoy the lush tropical foliage that is everywhere you look as you follow the current.
Rafting
Your group will receive the basics of paddling as a team before you get in your raft and start the thrilling ride downstream. The number of guests per raft will vary according to weight. The river rafting shore excursion staff captain will be steering the raft as you and your boat mates use teamwork to navigate down the Rio Bueno River. Laughter and excitement will pick up as the raft goes through various sections of class 1 and 2 whitewater rapids.
Kayaking
Your friendly Falmouth kayak shore excursion guide will then go over all the easy basics for paddling your personal kayak and explain the safety information. They will then lead you down a short trail through the rainforest leading to the river where your kayaks are set-up. After any last questions, the group will get in their kayaks and follow the guide downstream. Your guides will paddle at the front of the group as the currents take the kayaks down the river. There will be exciting class 1 and 2 whitewater rapids followed by calm pools along the way. This is definitely suitable for beginners and families too. No kayaking or whitewater experience is needed. The guides will assist you the entire time.
Boarding
Your Falmouth shore excursion guide will go over the instructions and safety information before you gather up your gear, river board and follow the group down to the river's edge. The water is cool and inviting as you jump in and begin this exciting new water sport. Your guide will lead the way downstream as you navigate using your board, hands, and legs to steer. You will pass through calm areas followed by class 1 and 2 whitewater rapids for a 3-mile thrilling journey! There will be a calm part of the river where you will take a breather, relax and maybe try your rope swing skills Tarzan style.
Tubing
The river tubing shore excursion guide will pass out your safety gear and take the group over the Irie Bridge and down a jungle trail to where you will launch the tubes. After a final check, you'll all jump in and the excitement starts. The river currents will take you through the rainforest as you enjoy the view during the lazy sections of the river. With each lazy section comes a thrilling class 2 rapid where the pace of the water picks up and your tube floats through the splashing white water. Coming to a bend in a lazy part of the river, you can try your Tarzan skills on the rope swing - fun to do and funnier to watch! Then you will start down the river over a few more rapids until the river calms.
Other members of your group may choose another activity while you do a different one. The river route is the same.
Regardless of the river excursion option you purchase, once you come to the end of the river, it will be time for you to go to the private beach for a great lunch. Powdery sand and swaying palms await you as you enjoy jerk chicken with rice and vegetable, or a pasta salad with a non-alcoholic drink. Additional food, snacks, and drinks can be purchased at the beach if customers want more than the lunch provided. Kick back and relax and enjoy the Jamaican scenery.
Once you arrive back at the shore excursion base it will be time to get back on board your transportation and you will be taken back to the meeting point close to your Falmouth cruise ship pier.
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