Plan introduction( SUP or Canoeing & Caving )
This is a popular tour that includes a SUP or canoe cruise at mangrove river and caving.
This tour is recommended for those with a short travel schedule, as it allows you to fully enjoy the great nature of this World Heritage site in a short time.
Let’s cruise at mangrove river of Iriomote Island, registered as a World Natural Heritage site, by canoe or SUP.
We will take you to a place where the current is calm considering the wind direction and tide level of the day, so you can enjoy a relaxing cruise time.
A relaxing cruise with a magnificent view of Iriomote Island will be the best healing time for you to blow away your daily fatigue!
Finally, you will experience caving in a limestone cave in a secluded area of the jungle. Untouched limestone caves will welcome you.
Let’s go through the pitch-dark cave, relying on headlights.
The rugged rock surface and limestone stalactites create a mysterious atmosphere and give you an extraordinary experience.
Why don’t you enjoy the rich nature of Iriomote Island in this half-day tour?
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 9:00/13:00 | Please come to the meeting place * Hotel pick-up service is available at each hotel. (only in in Uehara area of Iriomote Island) * If you are participating in the morning tour and coming from Ishigaki Island on the same day, please board the 8:00 a.m. ferry to Uehara Port. |
| 9:20/13:20 | Arrival at the field. |
| 9:30/13:30 | After the lecture, start SUP/Canoe cruising . |
| 11:00/15:00 | End of SUP/Canoe cruising . |
| 11:20/15:20 | Start Caving. |
| 12:30/16:30 | End of the tour * If you request a drop-off service, we will take you to your hotel. (only in Uehara area of Iriomote Island) |
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+) : 12,000 yen Child (6-11) : 12,000 yen |
| Included in price | Guide fee, Rental fee (life jackets, marine shoes, SUP/Canoe equipment, Flash light for caving), Photo data taken on the tour, Fee for using shower room(hot water), Insurance, Taxes |
| What to bring | Towel, Drink, Sunscreen, Change of clothes (if you need) |
| What to wear on tour | Swimsuit, Rash guard, Half pants, etc. |
| Meeting and Dismissal Locations | Please choose from the following. 1. Pick-up and drop-off at each hotel in Iriomote Island (Only in Uehara area) * Please see NOTES for details. 2. Uehara Port 681 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541, Japan (Google Map) |
| Term | Whole Year |
| Time | 9:00-12:30,13:00-16:30 ( 3.5 hours) |
| Time of meeting | Our guide will inform you of the meeting time the day before the tour. |
| Age restrictions | 6-59 years old * SUP is limited only for ages 12 and older. If you have children between 6 and 11 years old, please choose canoeing. |
| Max. capacity of the tour | 30 people (Minimum 2 people) |
| Reservation deadline | By 8:00 p.m. the day before the tour |
How to contact us after booking a tour
Our guide will contact you by phone (or e-mail) the evening of the day before the tour to inform you of the tour details.
For single person
The minimum number of participants for this plan is 2.
If there are no other participants, the tour will be cancelled free of charge.
We will inform you if the tour will be held or not the day before the tour.
Pick-up and Drop-off Area
Pick up and drop off service is available at hotels in Uehara area of Iriomote Island.
Our guide will inform you of the pick-up time after your reservation is made.
* Hotels outside the Uehara area (Jungle Hotel Painumaya, Eco Village, Latida Iriomote, etc.) are out of the pick-up and drop-off area.
If you are staying at such hotels, please take a bus or taxi to the Uehara Port.
Cancellation and Change of Reservation
The following cancellation fees will apply if you wish to cancel your reservation.
1. By 8 days before the tour : Free of charge
2. By 7 to 2 days before the tour : 2,000 yen for one group
3. After the day before the tour : 100% of the participation fee
*No cancellation fee will be charged if you cannot join the tour due to force majeure, such as tour cancellation due to bad weather or flight cancellation.
For any changes to the tour, please get in touch with us at the e-mail address (or phone number) provided in the reservation confirmation e-mail.
About the decision to cancel the tour
The tour will be held even if it rains, as long as safety is ensured.
Except for special weather conditions such as typhoons, the tour will generally be held rain or shine.
However, field conditions are subject to change due to wind, waves, and other factors in addition to rain.
If we determine that the field is not safe on the day of the tour due to these factors, we may cancel the tour even if the weather is fine.
Our guide will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Notes
1. Meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day of the tour.
Our guide will inform you of the meeting place and time on the day before the tour.
2. Please change into clothes that you do not mind getting wet before the tour.
3. Please use the restroom before the tour. There are no restrooms near the tour field.
4. Please contact our guide in advance if you are going to be late.
5. SUP is limited only for ages 12 and older.
If you have children between 6 and 11 years old, please choose canoeing.
6. For safety reasons, we do not allow people who meet these conditions to participate in our tours. Please be sure to check.
