Private Tour
Okinawa: Kayak Mangroves & Ocean Native-English Private Tour
Overview
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Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Yambaru 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.
We'll meet you 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 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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Service animals allowed
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.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Activity may not be suitable for thoses with a BMI ~30 or over 109kg/240lb, please contact us
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Specific customisations for your private group's abilties
Native English-speaking certified guide
Kayaks and related safety equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Tea (caffeine free) and local snacks
Life jackets and neoprene protective footware
What To Expect
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.
Options
Kayak to golden sand beaches
Description: This option visits coral reefs & a lagoon near the reef edge, passing by rugged cliff edges, you'll stop at a secluded beach.
Golden hour - Sunrise kayak
Avoide the heat-calm serenity: Experience the surreal stillness of the early mornings by Kayak. Actual Sunrise varies between 05:30 and 07:00 over the year.
Kayak & Jungle Trek
Add River Trek & waterfall: Make it a full day nature adventure! Lunch options after kayaking & before this exciting jungle river trek. (Allow 6–8 hours)
Kayak mangroves & inland sea
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Laura R,
Jan 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful experience, perhaps the best we had in Okinawa (and we had many). Even if you only stay a few days you have to go kayaking and you have to go with Nik, the perfect guide!
Super fun kayaking experience
James N,
Aug 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00My husband and I really enjoyed this tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area, and he took some amazing pictures of us. The private tour was nice because we could go at our own pace and the experience had a more personalized touch. This tour is great for beginners or people that have previous kayaking experience. The kayaks we used had a rudder controlled by foot petals which made them much easier to start than a normal kayak, this was a huge plus especially in more narrow sections of the mangroves.
Amazing experience! Highly recommended!
Angela K,
Apr 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00Nik was accommodating to our family needs and flexible. He tailored the tour to us and shared local customs as well. We loved it! He even took photos for us and shared them after the tour. We would recommend 100 out of 100 times!!
Great tour guide + Unique experience = A must do
David Z,
Jan 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00A friend and I book the mangrove tour and spent a few hours with the guide (Nik) kayaking in a beautiful in-land sea in northern Okinawa. Nik is very friendly and knowledgeable, sharing with us not only amazing spots of nature but also some insights into the local culture. This experience is one of that we would gladly do again.
highly recomended activity
EMMANOUIL S,
Dec 31, 2023
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience and views !! One of the best activity in Okinawa. Highly recomended !! You shouldn;t miss this one
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