Thorough comparison of five canoe tour plans in Iriomote Island!
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Canoe (kayak) tour, a standard activity in Iriomote Island
Iriomote Island, the "Galapagos of the East," is covered with jungle covering more than 901 tp3t of the island.Iriomote Island is home to rare plants and animals that have been designated as national natural treasures, such as the famous Iriomote wildcat, and the entire Iriomote Island is also up for registration as a candidate for World Natural Heritage in 2018.
Iriomote Island, which has one of the largest mangroves in Japan, has more than 40 rivers,Pinaisara waterfall basin with a drop of 55 meters, the largest drop in Okinawa Prefecture.The waterside is a mecca for canoeing and kayaking that is unparalleled in Japan, with various waterfalls, including a waterfall at the "Mangrove Falls," and spectacular mangrove forests!
Canoe tours allow visitors to enjoy nature to the fullest, and since rental of canoes and all other equipment is included in the plan, you can participate in the tours empty-handed!
In addition, there are several canoe tour plans with destinations and travel times. Here are the contents and recommendations for each plan using canoes and kayaks!
Iriomote Island Canoe Tour Plan Comparison
1. Standard Plan
This canoe tour is perfect for customers who want to experience not only canoeing and kayaking but also hiking in the mountains and diving in the sea, since they have come all the way to Iriomote Island!
The canoe tour is only about half a day (about 2.5 hours), making it ideal for before or after other tours.The canoeing tour is also designed for beginners, people with small children, and the elderly who have difficulty moving for long periods of time. Although the tour takes only about 2.5 hours, you will feel as if you are exploring the Amazon River as you ride a canoe through Japan's largest mangrove forest and subtropical jungle.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.
You can cruise by canoe through mangrove trees that you have never seen before, and experience colorful trees, interestingly shaped plants, and the sounds of animals that make noises you have never heard before! During the canoe cruise, you will pass through and over archways of mangrove forests, giving you a sense of adventure.
For more information on standard mangrove canoeing, click here↓.
2. Dusk Canoeing Plan
The animals are quiet, the dusk is silent, and the only noise is the sound of the water paddling on the kayak...
The plan is to canoe while listening to the occasional nocturnal animal call and watching the sun suck in the ridges of the mountains. The plan is to canoe through mangrove forests that simultaneously quiet down when the world goes to sleep.
The scenery of Iriomote Island changing from day to night and the space with only the sound of paddling a canoe will give you an experience you have never felt before.You can enjoy the natural sunset and the interlude of the night while enjoying jungle kayaking!
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3. Mangrove Canoe & Yubu Island Buffalo Car Sightseeing Plan
Popular mangrove canoeing & Yubu Island sightseeing set plan. This plan kills two birds with one stone: mangrove canoeing in the morning and sightseeing on Yubu Island in the afternoon.
Mangrove canoeing, jungle trekking, Pinaisara Falls, the largest waterfall in Iriomote Island, and buffalo cart in Yubu Island are recommended for those who want to experience all in one day! We packed the above 4 activities into one day! After canoeing and trekking, we will have lunch (Yaeyama soba), and it is delicious lunch after all the activities!
You can enjoy the ocean, mountains, and rivers of Iriomote Island in one day!
Click here for a combination plan of canoeing to Pinaisara Falls and Yubu Island.
4. 1-day plan for canoeing and trekking to Pinaisara Falls
The most standard canoe tour plan in Iriomote Island is the course of canoeing and trekking to the Pinaisara waterfall basin! The most popular course is to go to the top of Pinaisara by canoe and trek from the waterfall basin for a full day!
First, we will go through the mangroves, and once we get off the canoe, we will trek up the mountain a bit to see various types of creatures.When you arrive at the Pinaisara waterfall basin, enjoy homemade Yaeyama soba noodles♪ The Yaeyama soba noodles served here are indescribably delicious.Then we will play in the clean water of Pinaisara. After lunch, we will trek to the top of Pinaisara.
From the top of Pinaisara Falls, you can see the whole jungle of Iriomote Island, and you will surely be surprised at its too bright green color! Please come and enjoy the panoramic view of Iriomote Island from the height!
Click here for 1 day canoeing and trekking plan to Pinaisara Falls.
5. Canoeing & Canyoning Plan
Recommended in hot summer! This plan allows you to experience mangrove canoeing & canyoning in clean water.
In the morning, we will go canoeing and trekking to the Pinaisara waterfall basin. We will play in the water and enjoy lunch at the waterfall basin. After lunch, we will move to Omisha River for canyoning! After sweating a lot, jump into the clean and cool water and sweat it out!
This is a recommended summer plan to enjoy the great nature of Iriomote Island while feeling the tropical summer by jumping into the Omija River and walking along the riverbank.
If you come to Iriomote Island in summer, why don't you try not only canoeing but also canyoning?
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Kayak and ocean package plans are also popular.
On Iriomote Island, it is popular to spend half a day kayaking and playing with waterfalls in the mangrove river, and in the afternoon do activities such as fishing, snorkeling, and landing on Barasu Island in the ocean.
There are many tours that can be joined by small children and that do not have such strict age restrictions. You can enjoy the mangroves and the sea of Iriomote Island in the morning and afternoon.
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How was the tour? There are several plans for canoe/kayak tours depending on the contents of the course, so please try to participate in the tour after considering your physical strength, time, and what you would like to do! If you are in doubt, please consult with Iriomotejima Tours staff!
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