Plan introduction( Turtle Snorkeling )
On this tour, you will snorkel around Barasu Island, which is rich in coral and tropical fish.
Sea turtles inhabit the Barasu Island area, and if you are lucky, you will be able to swim with sea turtles that are friendly to people at close range.
On the tour, Our guides will give you a lecture on how to use the equipment and snorkeling tips.
Therefore, even inexperienced snorkelers can enjoy snorkeling without having to prepare anything other than a swimsuit.
Even if you cannot swim, you will wear a life jacket so you can stay afloat on the surface of the ocean.
The sea of Iriomote Island is famous for tropical fish such as clownfish and endangered sea turtles.
Why don’t you swim with tropical creatures while snorkeling in a relaxed atmosphere?
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 | Departure from Uehara Port. |
| 9:30/13:30 | Arrival at Barasu Island. Start Snorkeling at around Barasu Island. |
| 11:00/15:00 | Back to the port. |
| 11:30/15:30 | 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) |
* Barasu Island appears only at low tide, so depending on the tide level, it may not be possible to land on the island.
If you wish to land on Barasu Island, please indicate so in the remarks column when making a reservation.
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+) : 7,900 yen Child (6-11) : 7,900 yen |
| Included in price | Guide fee, Rental fee (life jackets, marine shoes, Snorkel equipment, Wetsuits for winter), Fee for using shower room(hot water), 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 | 9:00-11:30,13:00-15:30 ( 2.5 hours) |
| Time of meeting | Our guide will inform you of the meeting time the day before the tour. |
| Age restrictions | 6-59 years old |
| 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 the safety of our guests, we require all guests to wear life jackets on our tours.
Please do not remove your life jacket during the tour.
6. For safety reasons, we do not allow people who meet these conditions to participate in our tours. Please be sure to check.
