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Okinawa: Kayak Mangroves & Ocean Native-English Private Tour
(70) Reviews
Amesoko
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Operates in most weather conditions, please wear sun protection and clothes that can get wet.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the beauty of the Yanbaru 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.
Meeting 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 weath...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Specific customisations for your private group's abilties
Native English-speaking certified guide
Premium Kayaks, paddles and safety equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Tea (caffeine free) and local snacks
Life jackets and neoprene protective footwear
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Unless pre-arranged)
Meeting Points
Departure
DRIVE IN RIKARIKA-WARUMI
Weather and sea conditions may affect departure point. We will confirm the exact meeting before the tour date.
Please let us know to request pick-up & drop-off.
Return
Itinerary
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Drive In Rikarikawarumi
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.
10 minutes
2
Yagaji Island
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.
1 hour
3
Kouri Ohashi
Stop for a break on a secluded island or beach for tea and snacks.
30 minutes
4
Warumi Ohashi
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.
40 minutes
5
Nakijin-son
Nakijin boasts 10km of reef and beach coastline available. On the selected option, you'll pass over the coral reef before landing on a golden sand beach for a well-timed break.
30 minutes
Okinawa: Kayak Mangroves & Ocean Native-English Private Tour
(70) Reviews
Amesoko
About
Discover the beauty of the Yanbaru 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.
Meeting 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 weath...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Specific customisations for your private group's abilties
Native English-speaking certified guide
Premium Kayaks, paddles and safety equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Tea (caffeine free) and local snacks
Life jackets and neoprene protective footwear
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Unless pre-arranged)
Meeting Points
Departure
DRIVE IN RIKARIKA-WARUMI
Weather and sea conditions may affect departure point. We will confirm the exact meeting before the tour date.
Please let us know to request pick-up & drop-off.