Yambaru, Okinawa: Private Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour in Northern Okinawa
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8 Ratings
Motobu
Escape the city and explore the hidden gem of Yambaru, Okinawa with a private kayaking and snorkeling tour. Discover untouched coastlines, crystal-clear waters, and white sandy beaches.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kayo - Kayaking along the rugged - cliff lined coast and well off the normal tourist routes, this flexible experience can involve an extended journey inside and outside the reef line (depending on your ability).
  • Kayo - Waterfall, along the route is this fantastic tiny waterfall to explore.
  • Kayo - Optional snorkeling, see some beautiful coral and fish
What's Included
  • kayak jackets for cold weather/rain
  • Kayaks and all safety related equipment
What's Not Included
  • Depending on time of day (tide level dependent), a small lunch is appropriate - rice balls, nuts etc
  • Pick-up & drop-off (Unless pre-arranged).
Additional Information

Experience the secret beauty of Northern Okinawa through our unique tour designed specifically to explore less-traveled areas of the island. This is an ideal chance to break free from the noisy city life and cherish the untouched surroundings of Yambaru.

Our expedition will lead you through an extraordinary trip around the unspoiled coastline, offering breathtaking scenery and letting you enjoy the magnificence of nature firsthand. You will travel across the transparent water and alongside pristine white beaches.

Location
Lawson Motobu Gushiken
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Miraiv2018
Apr 29, 2024
A great day! - We had a wonderful day with Nik as our guide! Beforehand we could choose the program: we went for seeing the mangroves and the coastline during the kayak tour. In the morning he picked us up (a great extra service). The kayak tour was very relaxing. However, the highlight of our trip was definitely snorkeling in the reef. We saw so many beautiful corals and animals (even an octopus). During lunch Nik even brought donut sticks for us to taste. Thank you!
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Danhg3319zr
Apr 14, 2024
Unforgettable experience - What an amazing experience! Nik wad a fantastic guide and showed us some absolutely stunning spots to kayak and snorkel around Okinawa. What an unforgettable experience and would highly recommend!
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V4229eblouiser
Apr 14, 2024
Incredible scenery, great tour guide and everlasting memories - What an amazing experience! Definitely recommend this tour and Nik as the guide, it was a highlight of our trip. We did the kayak and snorkeling tour and as we had little previous experience, Nik talked us through everything and made us feel at ease. He provided all the gear including wetsuits as the water was chilly at that time of year. He was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to get to know during our tour. We stopped at the most beautiful snorkeling spots and the kayaking route was incredible. The turquoise sea and colorful fish is something I'll never forget! Thankfully Nik also took photos of us underwater snorkeling so we're able to cherish those memories! Thanks so much for this experience :)
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John
Feb 13, 2024
Kayaks and snorkeling - Great day out with Nik, paddling up the coast. Great reefs, turtles, fish, and sea snakes! Would highly recommend for an active day out.
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X8583xowendyw
Nov 8, 2023
Great Experience! - Our kayak and snorkeling adventure was a highlight of our time in Japan. Nik was a wonderful guide as he gave options and ensured we enjoyed every minute of our day. He prepared snacks and beverages during our journey, an unexpected treat! The snorkeling locations were fabulous. He was friendly and patient with a sense of humor. I highly recommend you book!
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Trek41947359848
Nov 3, 2023
Fantastic Ocean Kayaking Experience - Nik made the whole experience easy and fun! He is professional, courteous and a knowledgeable guide. I really enjoyed him taking me around and showing off the beautiful surroundings of Okinawa’s waters. His gear was nice and everything ran smoothly. I would highly recommend booking with him for a great ocean kayaking experience! Hopefully Nik will send me the great photos he took but I don’t have them yet for this post.
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Mariaso6953si
Apr 15, 2023
Thank you, Nik! - I took many tours with Nik, not only the Adventure Kayak. Highly recommended! Nik will choose a perfect day for kayaking, give your thorough instructions how to get to the place, equip you with everything needed, and be attentive to your requests. He kindly provided us with tea and snacks mid-way on a beautiful beach. His knowledge, professionalism, and skills are amazing. Thank you, Nik!
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Kellynvitanza
Aug 13, 2022
Excellent tour! - One of our favorite experiences in Okinawa! We enjoyed a beautiful morning of kayaking in clear blue water off of stunning, remote beaches we would not have been able to find ourselves! Nik was awesome with communication before, during and after the trip. He customized our experience to match what we were looking for, all while using his expertise to safely guide us. We had limited experience ocean kayaking but felt totally at ease through the entire trip. We got to kayak to a cool waterfall with great snorkeling. Nik was kind to take some awesome photos (and share them with us promptly after!) He was fully prepared with all gear set up before we arrived, professional and easy to talk to. Highly recommend Nik and the Yambaru Kayak Tour! Whether you live in Oki or are just visiting, this will be a highlight of your time on the island. We’ll certainly be booking another tour. Thank you Nik!
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