Plan introduction( Tropical Beach Snorkeling & Yubu Island Buffalo Cart)
This tour plan includes snorkeling in Iriomote Island, which is registered as a World Natural Heritage site, and sightseeing in Yubu Island, which is famous for its buffalo cart.
This tour includes entrance fee of Yubu Island, buffalo cart ticket, and transportation to and from Uehara area.
Iriomote Island, where most of the island is covered with undeveloped virgin forest and registered as a World Natural Heritage site, is famous for trekking and canoeing tours in the jungle.
In fact, however, untouched and beautiful nature also extends into the sea, where snorkeling and diving can be enjoyed.
The sea is a home to colorful creatures such as clown fish, butterfly fish, and sea anemones, which you can find in aquariums.
In this tour, you can also enjoy sightseeing in Yubu Island, which is located near Iriomote Island.
Yubu Island can be reached from Iriomote Island by riding a buffalo cart across the sea.
This buffalo cart is famous for its slow and relaxing ride on the sea, sometimes taking a rest, and you can feel the time flowing slowly in Iriomote Island, which is very relaxing.
The entire of “Yubu Island” is a subtropical botanical garden.
Please enjoy leisurely sightseeing while visiting greenhouses where colorful tropical plants are cultivated, butterfly garden, souvenir shops, and cafes.
Why don’t you join this tour to enjoy snorkeling and sightseeing in Yubu Island efficiently and fully enjoy your trip to Iriomote Island?
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 9:00 | 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 coming from Ishigaki Island on the same day, please board the 8:00 a.m. ferry to Uehara Port. |
| 9:20 | Arrival at the field. |
| 9:30 | Start of 1st activity. |
| 11:00 | End of 1st activity. |
| 11:30 | Lunch time. * Our guide will take you to a restaurant where you can have lunch. * Please bring money for lunch. |
| 13:00 | End of lunch time |
| 13:20 | Arrival at the field. |
| 13:30 | Start of 2nd activity. |
| 15:00 | End of 2nd activity. |
| 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) |
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+) : 11,500 yen Child (3-11) : 11,500 yen |
| Included in price | Guide fee, Rental fee (life jackets, marine shoes, Snorkel equipment, Wetsuits for winter ), Entrance fee to Yubu Island, Fee for buffalo cart ride, 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 | 9:00-15:30 ( 6.5 hours) |
| Time of meeting | Our guide will inform you of the meeting time the day before the tour. |
| Age restrictions | 3-59 years old |
| Max. capacity of the tour | 30 people (Minimum 1 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.
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.
