Jamaica Bobsledding Tour from Montego Bay

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Where else in the world can you experience the thrill of bobsledding without the icy conditions of a snowy mountain? For the adventure of a lifetime in Jamaica, book yourself a seat on a bobsledding tour from Montego Bay. Buckle up, hold on and get ready for a thrilling ride through the Jamaican rainforest you won't want to miss!

In this unique Jamaican vacation activity, you'll get a taste of being on the world-famous Jamaican bobsled team. The exciting sport of bobsledding grabbed international headlines in 1988 when 4 guys from Jamaica donned their lycra bodysuits and hurtled down the mountain at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The unlikely-but-true story of a team from sunny Jamaica competing in the icy, winter sport of bobsledding captured the world's attention in the 1993 movie Cool Runnings. Now you have the chance to join the fun in the sun!

Departing Montego Bay, you'll travel through picturesque countryside towards the eco-park in Ocho Rios. The scenic drive along the north coast passes through the historic town of Falmouth, known for its Georgian style houses and links with Christopher Columbus.

On arrival at your bobsledding destination, you'll be intrigued by the layout and design of the park. Stretching from Dunns River Falls at a height of 700 ft (215m), the winding 3,200 ft (975m) course is an exotic habitat for local flora and fauna. With natural springs, indigenous plants and diverse species of birds, the landscape you will ride through is a great introduction to Jamaica's beautiful jungles. The track was built into the existing natural landscape, ensuring the least amount of impact on the local wildlife as possible.

Your Jamaican bobsled adventure begins with a little instruction, and you'll soon find that the bobsled is simple and easy to operate. A hand brake allows you to control your speed at all times. It's up to you if you want to slow down and enjoy the scenery, or get your heart pumping as you let go of the brakes and speed down the hill! Hotel pickup and drop off from Montego Bay is included on this fun day trip.

So what are you waiting for? Book your seat today for a truly unique adventure in Jamaica and enjoy some cool runnings of your own!

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Angela B H	August 2010
Buyer beware! They don't tell you that this is a full day trip to Mystic Mountain and Dunn's River Falls also! Save money and book this as your only Ocho Rios trip, it takes 2 hours each way from Montego Bay. I wish someone had told me, we spent money on three tours to do the same loop three days in a row, what a waste! You only get 1 trip on the bobsled with this tour! What a waste of the day after we had been the previous day on a separate trip to the falls!

Review by: Carl P	June 2010
I have one word for this tour - disappointing. This had no thrill for me. If you're a die-hard roller coaster fan I believe you will be disappointed, on the other hand if you have young children or aren't into the heart-stopping rides I believe you will like it. I felt it was an utter waste. If you're going to be going there for anything, buy the unlimited ride package or include other activities on the venue water park and/or zip line, and some agencies will even include a trip to the not-too-far Ochos Rios Falls while you're there.