Enjoy a day exploring the natural treasures of Iriomote island. Kayak through the mangrove river and explore mysterious caves.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Japanese, English
Pickup optional: Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before scheduled pickup time. Your driver will wait no more than 5 minutes after scheduled time. They will be holding a sign that says "PiPi."
Small group: Limited to 9 participants

Highlights

Explore Iriomote through its rivers and caves
Kayak up the mangrove river and see a waterfall
Explore the natural limestone caves alongside your certified guide

Full description

Go off the beaten path during this guided tour of the UNESCO Heritage Site Iriomote Island. 90% of this island is untouched by humans, making this an ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. Start your tour kayaking down the mangrove jungle river, admiring lush plants and even a waterfall as you paddle along. Next visit the natural limestone caves, formed by water over hundreds of years. Climb the limestone walls and inspect narrow tunnels as you explore the caves alongside your guide.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Uehara area only)
Kayaking equipment
Caving equipment
Shower
Insurance
Photos

Food and drinks
Towels
Ferry tickets if you come from Ishigaki island

Not suitable for

Children under 2 years
People with mobility impairments
People with claustrophobia
People with recent surgeries
People over 254 lbs (115 kg)
People over 70 years
People with insect allergies

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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Meeting point

Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Your driver will wait up to 5 minutes after the scheduled start time before leaving. The driver will be holding a sign that says "PiPi."

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What to bring

Towel
Water

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Alcohol and drugs
Skirts
Feeding animals

Know before you go

This tour will take place rain or shine
A kayak can be exchanged for a stand-up paddle free of charge: please select the relevant option at check out

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the best tour to explore the UNESCO sites Iriomote island in half day! We spent time cruising the mangrove forest with kayak and stand up paddle and watch the waterfall and the 3 natural limestone cave. we were lucky to see the endangered Crested serpent eagle in the beginning of the tour! The guide Tomo kun was so knowledgeable about all the mangroves, flowers and animals of the island, he was also helpful and nice tour guiding with family with small child. Also he took the most beautiful pictures we couldn’t take with our phones making our day memorable one Definitely worth visiting the island if you are into the beauty of the nature and animals!

August 6, 2021

Iriomote Island: 3-Hour Guided Kayaking and Caving Tour

Iriomote Island: 3-Hour Guided Kayaking and Caving Tour

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