Plan introduction( Tropical Beach & Barasu Island Snorkeling )
This tour plan includes snorkeling at the beach of Iriomote Island, which is registered as a World Natural Heritage site, and snorkeling around “Barasu Island”, an uninhabited island about 15 minutes by boat from Iriomote Island.
You can experience both beach snorkeling and boat snorkeling, so those who want to enjoy the beautiful sea of Iriomote Island should not miss this plan.
Iriomote Island, where more than 90% 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, the pristine beauty of nature also extends into the sea, where some visitors come for snorkeling and diving.
It is a home to colorful creatures such as clownfish, butterfly fish, sea anemones, and sea turtles, which are usually only seen in aquariums.
Barasu Island, located close to Iriomote Island, is a small uninhabited island made entirely of coral fragments, and is one of the most popular spots in the area.
The sea area around Barasu Island is rich in corals, and moreover, it is known as a habitat of sea turtles.
If you are lucky, you may be able to get a photo with a sea turtle as it rises to the surface to catch its breath.
If you want to experience the beautiful sea of Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site, see the colorful tropical underwater world, or meet cute creatures such as sea turtles and clown fish, please check out this tour.
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, 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 |
| 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.
