Plan introduction( Tropical Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoeing)
This tour plan includes snorkeling and a mangrove cruise by SUP or canoe on Iriomote Island, which is registered as a World Natural Heritage site.
Combining two very popular activities in Iriomote Island, this plan allows you to enjoy both the jungle and the beautiful ocean.
Snorkeling will be held at the beach with beautiful corals and tropical fishes in Iriomote Island, so those who are worried about seasickness and deep water are also welcome.
Of course, before the tour starts, we will give you a lecture on how to use the equipment and tips on how to swim, so beginners and children are welcome.
Even if you can’t swim at all, just putting on a life jacket and floating around is fun, so please feel free to join us!
Iriomote Island, where most of the island is covered with undeveloped virgin forest and registered as a World Natural Heritage site, is very popular for its SUP and canoe cruising activities on the rivers flowing through the jungle.
In this tour, you can enjoy a jungle cruise by your choice of SUP or canoe.
SUP is surprisingly easy to ride despite its appearance, but if you do not want to fall into the water as much as possible, or if you want to have fun while talking in pairs, you should choose canoeing.
This tour is recommended for those who want to experience the charm of Iriomote Island in just one day.
Let’s enjoy Iriomote Island, a World Heritage Site, with the most popular and classic activities.
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) |
* Schedule is subject to change depending on weather, tide level, and number of participants.
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+) : 13,800 yen Child (6-11) : 13,800 yen |
| Included in price | Guide fee, Rental fee (life jackets, marine shoes, Snorkel equipment, SUP/Canoe 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 | 9:00-15:30 ( 6.5 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 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. SUP is limited only for ages 12 and older. If you have children between 6 and 11 years old, please choose canoeing.
7. We will guide you to the best field depending on the wind direction, tide level, and crowds on the day of the tour.
*There is a possibility that we will guide you to the sea instead of the mangrove river.
8. For safety reasons, we do not allow people who meet these conditions to participate in our tours. Please be sure to check.
