Okinawa: Kayak Mangroves & Ocean Native-English Private Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

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 weather and sea conditions, as well as your group's preferences and 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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
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.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Kouri Ohashi
Stop for a break on a secluded island or beach for tea and snacks.
Duration: 30 mins
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.
Duration: 40 mins
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.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

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

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

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.

Kayak seats are 42 cm (16.5 in) wide, comparable to a budget airline seat

Supplied by Padaloha

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