Embark on a private kayak tour in North Okinawa and discover the stunning beauty of the Yambaru region. Explore mangroves and coral reef ecosystems with a native English-speaking guide.
- 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.
- 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.
- Kouri Ohashi - Stop for a break on a secluded island or beach for tea and snacks.
- 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.
- Specific customisations for your private group’s abilities
- All equipment including neoprene reef safe boots and life jackets
- Native English-speaking certified guide
- All fees and/or taxes
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Unless pre-arranged)
Experience the stunning splendor of Northern Okinawa’s Yambaru area with a kayak expedition led by a native English-speaking guide. Whether you’re keen to delve deep into the mangroves and understand this extraordinary ecosystem’s special evolutionary developments, or skim across the coral reef, our private tour is adaptable to your group’s proficiency level. Post-booking, we will reach out to design a custom experience that accommodates your requirements and guarantees an unforgettable trip.
We will rendezvous at a convenient spot where you can change outfits and grab a beverage prior to setting off to the launching point. We will familiarize you with the basics of kayaking before delving into your journey.
The launch point and exploration paths are dictated by the weather and marine conditions as well as your group’s capabilities. The expedition could possibly include stops at scenic locations like Kouri Island, Nakijin Reef, Yagaji Sea Valley, or Haneji Inland Sea, wherein you can investigate hidden beaches, mangroves, and secluded islands.
- Operates in most weather conditions, please wear sun protection and clothes that can get wet.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
