Lethe Bamboo Rafting Village
A small village on the Great River where local raft captains pole 30-foot bamboo rafts under the stone bridge built in 1820. The river is shallow in parts, so you can swim where the captain stops.
Getting there
Easy. About 30 minutes from Montego Bay, turning off the B8 just before Anchovy. Prices and hours differ a lot between sources, so book directly. The current runs fast in places. Sources disagree on whether Lethe is in Hanover or St. James.
Before you go
- Place type
- River / Spring
- Access
- Easy access
- Guide
- Not mentioned in our notes
- Entry cost
- Reported prices differ. Ask or check on arrival.
- What to bring
- Swimwear, water shoes, a towel and a little cash
- Safety
- Rivers can rise fast after rain. Check the weather first, and stay out if the water is brown or rising.
Details last reviewed November 2026. Conditions can change, especially after storms.
Nearby on the map
- Rocklands Bird Sanctuary (garden in St. James) about 5 km away in a straight line
- Orchard Beach (beach in Hanover) about 9 km away in a straight line
- A Vegan's Utopia, Montego Bay (food in St. James) about 10 km away in a straight line
- Harmony Beach Park (beach in St. James) about 10 km away in a straight line
- The Pork Pit (food in St. James) about 10 km away in a straight line
More spots in St. James
- Rastafari Indigenous Village (culture & views)
- Greenwood Great House (culture & views)
- Catadupa Heritage and Eco Tours (culture & views)
- Success Beach (beach)
More in St. James and Hanover. See all rivers and springs in Jamaica.