Plan introduction( Sunset Canoeing )
This tour allows you to watch the sunset while riding Canoe in the calm waters of Iriomote Island.
Our guide will pick you up at Uehara Port or nearby hotels, so even if you do not drive, you can join the tour without worries.
The tour lasts about 2.5 hours in the evening, so it can be enjoyed even after participating in other tours during the day.
Even beginners can easily ride Canoe as lectures are given before the tour starts.
Enjoy Canoe cruising while waiting for the “magic hour,” the time when the sky changes into seven different colors.
Watching the sunset from the ocean is an exceptional experience that will surely become a wonderful memory.
The sound of the waves and the wind will heal you and give you a great time to end your day.
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 17:00 | Please come to the meeting place * Hotel pick-up service is available at each hotel. (only in in Uehara area of Iriomote Island) |
| 17:30 | After the lecture, start Canoe cruising. |
| 19:30 | 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) |
* The time of the tour may vary by about 30 minutes depending on the season.
* The tour will be held even if the sunset is not visible.
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+) : 7,900 yen Child (3-11) : 7,900 yen |
| Included in price | Guide fee, Rental fee (life jackets, marine shoes, Canoe equipment), Photo data taken on the tour, 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 | 17:00-19:30 ( 2.5 hours) * The time of the tour may vary by about 30 minutes depending on the season. |
| Time of meeting | Around 17:00 p.m. * Our guide will inform you of the meeting time the day before the tour. |
| Age restrictions | Age range is SUP: 12-59 years and canoe: 3-65 years |
| 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. For safety reasons, we do not allow people who meet these conditions to participate in our tours. Please be sure to check.
