Okinawa: Kayak Mangroves & Ocean Native-English Private Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Padaloha

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Specific customisations for your private group's abilties
Included: Native English-speaking certified guide
Included: Premium Kayaks, paddles and safety equipment
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Tea (caffeine free) and local snacks
Included: Life jackets and neoprene protective footwear

Itinerary

Drive In Rikarikawarumi

10 min

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

one hour

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

30 min

Stop for a break on a secluded island or beach for tea and snacks.
Warumi Ohashi

40 min

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.
Nakijin-son

30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End 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.

Using your ticket

Wear clothes that can get wet, have a towel and change of clothes for when we get back.
Minimum age is 3 years
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Mangroves & Inland sea

Remote island & secluded beach: 2-3 hrs. Mangroves and the inland sea are free from ocean waves and well sheltered.

Recommended between Nov & June: Better suited during cooler months.
Kayak & Jungle Trek

6-8 hours: Make it a full-day nature adventure: kayak for 2-3 hrs, then take a 2-hr lunch break before a jungle trek to a waterfall.
Reef, Lagoon and Beaches

Kayak the lagoon, reef & coast: 2-3 hrs. Visiting the reef & lagoon. Passing by limestone cliffs and taking a break on a sandy beach for an optional swim.