Iriomote Half-Day Outrigger Canoe Tour with Local Guide and Tea Break

Highlights

• Half-Day Outrigger Canoe Tour to Relax and Explore the Natural Beauty of Iriomote
• Learn canoeing basics from a local Japanese guide with deep knowledge of the island
• Choose from a morning or afternoon session to fit your schedule
• Participate with the whole family including children from age one and up
• Includes tea break and convenient island transfers from your hotel or Uehara Port

What to expect

Explore Iriomote’s untouched nature on a half-day outrigger canoe tour guided by a local expert. Paddle calm waters to a peaceful spot for a short break. The stable canoe makes it ideal for beginners and families.

What's included

• Equipment renta
• Transfers
• Japanese-speaking guide

About this experience

Starting at

08:30

Group size

Up to 6 people

Schedule

1. 08:30
   Hotel Pickup or Meeting at Uehara Port Included
2. 08:45
   Safety Briefing and Preparation

   Your guide will carefully explain basic paddling techniques and safety procedures. The instructions are easy to follow, even for first-time paddlers and young children.

   
3. 09:15
   Outrigger Canoe Departure

   Hop into a six-person outrigger canoe and gently paddle out onto the sea. Glide across calm waters as you pass by mangrove forests and small uninhabited islands, fully immersed in the surrounding nature.
   
   

   
4. 10:15
   Tea break

   Land on a beach or quiet spot and take a short break. Enjoy tea while chatting with your guide or taking photos in a peaceful setting.

   
5. 10:45
   Return Canoe Trip

   Begin the return paddle by outrigger canoe, adjusting the pace as needed. The way back offers new perspectives of Iriomote’s coastline, and you may spot birds or fish along the way.

   
6. 11:45
   Arrival Back at Base

   Thank you for joining the tour! Shower and changing facilities are available for an additional fee of ¥500.
7. 12:00
   Drop-off at Hotel or Uehara Port

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Uehara Port

  Uehara Port, Uehara, Taketomi Town, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

  

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