Why choose this Okinawa tour ?
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Yambaru region in Northern Okinawa with a kayak tour guided by a native English-speaker. Whether you want to get amongst the mangroves to learn about the unique adaptations of this incredible ecosystem or paddle over the coral reef, this private tour caters to your group’s skill level, we will contact you after booking to curate a personalized experience that meets your needs and ensures a memorable outing.
We’ll meet you at a suitable location where you can change and grab a drink before heading to the launch site. We’ll provide you with a brief introduction to kayaking before you embark on your adventure.
The launch location and exploration routes will depend on weather and sea conditions, as well as your group’s abilities. Our tour may include visits to picturesque spots such as Kouri Island, Nakijin Reef, Yagaji Sea Valley, or Haneji Inland Sea, where you can explore secret beaches, mangroves, and remote islands.
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What makes Kayak Mangroves or Coral Reef: private tour in north Okinawa a unique experience ?
Our certified guide will meet you at this restaurant with its fantastic views over Kouri and Yagaji Islands. This will be a chance to use a restroom and grab a drink. After a quick briefing about the experience, you will follow the guide in your car to the launch site, a 5-minute drive away.
From calm flat water to rolling ocean waves, areas to explore will depend on the private group member’s abilities, preferences, the weather and sea conditions, which we discuss shortly after booking.
Options include paddling by Kouri bridge, through Yagaji’s sea valley with its steep jungle covered walls or navigating past uninhabited islands and a mangrove bay in the Haneji inland sea, or visiting Nakijin’s wide mangrove-lined river, not forgetting the numerous white sand beaches along the coast.
Stop for a break on a secluded island or beach for tea and snacks.
Returning trip after the break (if the tour is not going around an island or making a one-way journey).
Options include paddling by Kouri bridge, through Yagaji’s sea valley with its steep jungle covered walls or navigating past uninhabited islands and a mangrove bay in the Haneji inland sea, or visiting Nakijin’s wide mangrove-lined river, not forgetting the numerous white sand beaches along the coast.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in most weather conditions, please wear sun protection and clothes that can get wet.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Kayak Mangroves or Coast
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Add River Trek & waterfall: Make it a full day nature adventure! Lunch options after kayaking & before this exciting jungle river trek. (Allow 6–8 hours) - Kayak + Pickup & Drop off
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Include pickup & drop: This option includes pick up and drop off from any location in Nakijin, Motobu, Nago areas. For other areas, please ask.
Kayak Mangroves or Coral Reef: private tour in north Okinawa Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Specific customisations for your private group’s abilties
- All equipment including neoprene reef safe boots and life jackets
- Native English-speaking certified guide
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Unless pre-arranged)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Padaloha.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 55 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Wear clothes that can get wet, have a towel and change of clothes for when we get back.
• Minimum age is 3 years
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund.