All Reviews for Bus Tours

This was the second tour that my husband and I booked using Veltra. The app is so easy to use. I was sitting in the hotel lobby waiting to go to our train. In less than 20 minutes we found a tour for Kyoto, purchased and confirmed tickets. The quality of tour that Veltra books for is consistent. We like that we can search for tours in English or that have English support. The open top bus company went above and beyond. The weather the day of our tour in Kyoto was weird. The day started with a mix of snow/hail which transitioned to full sun only to be followed by torrential downpour. We decided to go ahead a brave the 1.5 hour tour anyway, justifying that rain is only water and we could very easily dry off or change to dry clothes if we really need to. Veltra provided clear directions on our ticket confirmation for where to find the correct bus terminal. The Open Sky Bus tour guides greeted us at the bus terminal and were very friendly. They gave us ear buds for the English audio for the tour. As we entered the bus we were given rain ponchos, hot green tea, and instant hand warmers. This was amazing service and something that really made the tour. Even though it was cold, the sun came out and it ceased raining. The hot drinks and hand warmers really eased the cold of our January tour. Seat numbers were assigned. Knowing this now, I wish I would've asked the ticket counter if could have the seats in the very front of the bus. We had great views of some amazing sites in Kyoto. We felt like we got a great highlights or best-of tour. The audio had great music between talking bits. The information in the audio provided great history and insight into the city of Kyoto. It gave us some great ideas about which places we wanted to go back and visit. As it was our time in town was limited, so after the tour we actually took a local train down to Fushimi Inari shrine, which is not included in the tour, but a quick two-stop local train ride.

My husband and I took this tour as part of our first full day in Tokyo. We didn't really know what to expect. We are normally brave travelers who use public transit to see metropolitan cities. However, the more I researched more about Tokyo's attractions the more I began to feel overwhelmed. Enter Veltra and the Grand Tour Highlights with English Guide and Lunch Included!!! It was everything we could've hoped for. A great mix of traditional Japanese shrines and temples with a touch of modern tour attractions. The tour guides were so informative and friendly. Our bus driver was skilled and friendly, too. We actually missed our meeting time by 7min (because we exited the wrong exit in the Tokyo train station - we should've given ourselves more time to navigate that train station...read it'll take you 15 minutes - no joke- to go from one end to the other). Even though we missed our scheduled pick-up time, because we had pre-paid they left someone behind to wait for us and take us by cab (we paid $11 for the cab ride) to where the bus was making it's final pick up of people. The lunch that was included was delicious! We felt like we had enough time at each stop to explore on our own and make it back to the bus. Our guides were always very clear about what time and where exactly to find the bus. They counted us each time to make sure we didn't get lost - we felt very safe and well taken care of.

I was so impressed with the booking process on Veltra that I did not hesitate to book a similar tour to this in Kyoto. The instant confirmation and voucher system on the app makes it easy to use on the go!

It was a tour that covered all the highlights.
The male guide provided explanations, making sure to cover the key attractions.
He entertained us by playing the sanshin and singing island songs.
Unfortunately, due to the bad weather, we couldn't see the colors of the sea that we were hoping for.

見所を押さえた一周ツアーです。
男性のガイドさんの説明で、見所を押さえたツアーでした。
さんしんを弾きながら、島唄を歌って楽しませてくれます。
お天気が悪くて期待していた海の色はみえませんでした。

It depends on the weather, but you can take a tour that includes lunch at a low price. The male guide's fun island songs and the sound of the sanshin made the time fly by. This time, the weather was bad, and the color of the sea in Ishigaki Island was not great. It was disappointing. The lunch was delicious, and it would have been perfect if the sun had come out.

お天気に左右されますが、安くてランチ付きで一周できます。
男性ガイドさんの楽しい島唄、さんしんの音色で、時間はあっと言うまに過ぎました。
今回は天気が悪くて、石垣島の海の色はもうひとつでした。残念でした。
ランチもおいしかったし、これで晴れ間が出れば最高だったのですが。

I was disappointed because I was expecting the color of the sea. The guide's talk was interesting, and time passed quickly. I took a glass-bottom boat, but the weather was bad, and the coral reef was not great. The lunch was just okay. It was good for the price to make a quick round, but I think it depends on the weather.

海の色を期待していたので、残念。
案内の人のトークが面白くて、時間が過ぎるのが早かった。
グラスボートに乗りましたが、天気が悪くて珊瑚礁もう一つでした。
お昼の食事はまあまあ。
ざっと一周するには、値段の割によかったですが、天気によると思います。

After arriving at Taketomi Island, we were taken by car to the water buffalo cart boarding area, and we were also able to rent bicycles at the same location. We were very satisfied with both experiences. Since we had made a reservation, everything went smoothly. We took the ferry that departed Ishigaki Port at 10:45 and returned from Taketomi Island at 14:10, but the popular restaurants were crowded, and we didn't have enough time to get in. The roads are sandy and there are many hills, so it can be a bit challenging for those who are not used to riding bicycles. On sunny days, I think it’s a good idea to have sunglasses and a hat.

竹富島に到着後、車で水牛車乗り場まで連れて行っていただき、レンタサイクルも同じ場所でできました。どちらも大満足でした。
予約してあったので全てスムーズに行きました。10:45石垣港発14:10竹富島発の船に乗りましたが、人気のレストランは混んで居ては入れないなど時間が足りないくらいでした。
道は砂が敷いてあり坂道が多いので、自転車に乗り慣れて居ない人には少し大変です。
晴れている日にはサングラスや帽子があるといいと思います。

The deck seats were cold, but I think it's very convenient for sightseeing in Osaka. It would have been even better if there were options for departure times.

デッキ席は寒かったですが、大阪観光を一通りするのにはとても便利だと思います。
出発時間の選択肢があれば、もっと良かったです。

I must say this was one of the best way to see complex city like Tokyo. It was far beyond my expectations. The route covered was awesome, buses were excellent. This saves lot of time that one would spend otherwise understanding Tokyo subways, finding way to the station and out of station (this is huge concern if you have kids). The flexibility to get down on designated spot and hopping on was great. Only suggestion I would give is like in case of Roppongi Odaiba course, the gap between hop on and hop off is too large (almost 3 .5 hours). If they can shorten this, it will provide more flexibility to hop off at more places. Thanks for the good times.

Instead of following a single guide the whole time, the system allows you to follow your course number and navigate the route. Guides are waiting at each location, so there’s no need to worry about getting lost, and it felt free enough to act independently. The guide's stories were great as well.

However, it was unfortunate that the weather was bad on the day of the tour, and it was quite cold, so I wish I had dressed a bit warmer.

ずっと１人のガイドについて回るのではなく、自分のコース番号に従ってルートを回る仕組みになっていますが、各場所でガイドさんが待っていてくれますし、特に迷う心配もなく、個人行動しているくらいの自由さでよかったです。ガイドさんの話もよかったです。
ただ、残念だったのは当日、天気が悪く、かなり寒かったので、もう少し暖かい格好で行けばよかったです。

I participated in a half-day tour in the afternoon. The driver was knowledgeable and provided explanations while we toured together, and I was able to get photos taken from the best angles. It exceeded my expectations.

午後の半日ツアーに参加しました。運転手さんは知識豊富で、一緒に回って説明、ベストな角度から写真も撮ってもらえました。
思っていた以上の内容でした。

I thought I had booked the tour with the famous old man, but a woman was in charge. The tour had plenty of time at each location, allowing us to see everything thoroughly. The guide's explanations were clear and interesting, making it a more fulfilling experience than I expected. I wouldn't recommend the lunch as it wasn't very tasty, but everything else was wonderful, so I would love to go again if I get the chance.

名物おじさんのツアーと思い午前中の予約にしたのですが、女性の方が担当でした。ツアーはどこも時間に余裕がありしっかり見ることが出来たのとガイドさんの説明が分かりやすく、面白かったので予想以上に充実したツアーになりました。ランチはあまり美味しくなかったのでオススメしませんが、それ以外は素晴らしいのでまたチャンスがあれば行きたいです。

Sometimes younger guides will assist, but this time, an older gentleman guided us. It was impressive how he gently and leisurely guided us, even including some words that were hard to understand (I think everyone was able to grasp the meaning from the surrounding context). I was also moved by the intelligence of the island's most handsome (handsome water buffalo) Pīsuke. I didn't use this service when I visited Taketomi Island before, but I'm glad I did this time! I'm very satisfied! ☆

若い方が案内してくれることもありますが、今回はおじーが案内をしてくれました。
ところどころ、理解できない言葉もはさみつつ（前後の文章からみんなイメージして理解していると思う）やさしくのんびり案内してくれたのが印象的。島一番のイケメン（イケ水牛）ぴーすけの賢さにも感動。以前竹富島にきたときには利用しなかったのですが、利用して正解！大満足です☆

I used this service during my first visit to Taketomi Island. The cost performance was good, and I was very satisfied. I went to several famous restaurants on the island, but to be honest, I didn't understand why they were popular. (They weren't delicious...)

初の竹富島観光で利用させていただきました。
コスパも良く大変満足でした。
島で有名な店(食事する所)に何店か行きましたが、そこは正直なんで流行ってるのか分からなかったです。(美味しくない…)

I stayed for just half a day to visit Iriomote Island in the afternoon. I made a reservation in advance, which allowed me to enjoy Taketomi Island smoothly. I was unsure whether to rent an electric bike, but a regular one was sufficient.

午後に西表島に行くために、半日だけの滞在。
先に予約しておいてスムーズに竹富島を楽しめました。
レンタサイクル電動か迷いましたが、普通で充分でした。

The content of the tour was as I expected, both good and bad, but above all, the weather was pleasantly mild, neither too hot nor too cold.

I had quite a bit of free time after crossing to Yufu Island, but I was able to search for crabs and other creatures in the tidal flats and take photos of the mangroves, so it turned out to be okay.

Unexpectedly, I learned that I could walk back from Iriomote Island, so I didn't take the cart and walked back through the tidal flats.

I was able to take some great photos, it felt nice, and above all, it was a valuable and interesting experience.

ツアーの内容自体は思っていた通りで、良くも悪くもという感じでしたが、何より天気が暑くも寒くもなく気持ちよかったです。
由布島に渡ってからのフリーの時間がけっこう余りましたが、干潟でカニや生き物を探したり、マングローブの写真を撮ったりできたので、結果的にはokです。
思いがけず、西表島に歩いてでも帰れることを知ったので、牛車には乗らず、干潟を歩いて戻りました。
とてもいい写真が撮れたし、気持ちよかったし、何よりいい経験ができて面白かったです。

In this course, I could see the outline of Tokyo.
But it was really boring.
-It was freezing day, so I had an impression that would have been needed something to make us warm, like hokkairo. I doubt the company can't make an effort to let the customer spend good time.
-Audio explanation had often been interrupted before it finished. Automatic audio system seems difficult to function in this type of the transportation. The company should provide the human guide for us to explain.
-The explanations itself were sometimes trivial matters, not essence of things.

It wasn't worth to pay enough for 3500yen.

We were having a grreat time during one day tour in Mt. Fuji. Eventhough the wheather was not perfect, and we can not visit the station 5, but they compensate it in a fair way. The tour leader, Levin San, is very friendly and warm. We are satisfied with all the services.

I was able to fully enjoy my first visit to Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island with an efficient tour! We went cycling on Taketomi Island, and there were bicycles with child seats, so our family of four had a great time!

無駄のないツアーで初めての西表島、由布島、竹富島を満喫できました！
竹富島ではサイクリングをしましたが、子供乗せ自転車もあったので家族4人で楽しめました！

It was an early morning tour, but thanks to that, it wasn't too crowded anywhere, which was great. It was amazing that we could visit so many places in just half a day. The guide's explanations were clear and memorable. After the tour ended, we still had plenty of time, so we were able to use our time meaningfully.

朝早くからのツアーでしたが、そのお陰で、どこもあまり混んでなくて良かったです。半日であれだけ回れたのは凄い。ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく、心に残りました。
ツアー終了後も、時間が充分あるので、時間を有意義に使えました。

I was unsure whether to rent a car in Ishigaki Island or to use a jumbo taxi or bus for sightseeing, so I made my reservation with some hesitation. Just before the trip, the jumbo taxi driver suggested that instead of taking the bus, we could continue sightseeing with the jumbo taxi. However, I thought it might be difficult to cancel, so I decided to go ahead with it. We had a child in a wheelchair, but both the bus driver and the guide were very nice, and I really appreciated their help with folding and lifting the wheelchair and their consideration for the child’s needs! The guide was skilled, incorporating songs and the sanshin, which made for a very enjoyable half-day filled with laughter and jokes. They took us to places we wouldn’t have been able to visit on our own, and we had a great time.

石垣島でレンタカー借りるより、ジャンボタクシーや、バスで観光出来るかな？と迷いながらの予約申込でした。直前、ジャンボタクシーの人から、バスで観光するより、このままジャンボタクシーで観光しては？と言われましたが、キャンセルするのもどうかなと思い、そのまま参加しました。車椅子の子供がいたのですが、バスの運転手さんもガイドさんも好い人で、車椅子をたたんでの上げ下ろしや、不自由な子供への配慮がとても有難かったです！ガイドも上手で、歌や三線取り入れて、笑いあり、冗談ありでとても楽しい半日でした。家族だけではなかなか行けないところに連れていってくれ、楽しかったです

I was glad to be able to visit various places in one day. However, the sightseeing time at each facility was short, so I couldn't have lunch, which was a bit disappointing.

一日でいろいろ回れてよかったです。ただ、施設ごとの観光時間が短かったので、お昼ご飯を食べることで出来なかったのは、少し残念でした。

I'm glad I was able to visit various places in one day. However, the sightseeing time at each facility was short, so I couldn't have lunch, which was a bit disappointing.

一日でいろいろ回れてよかったです。ただ、施設ごとの観光時間が短かったので、お昼ご飯を食べることで出来なかったのは、少し残念でした。

Time provided at each place is quite short.
The drop-point is different from the pick-up point.

I enjoyed the Osaka illumination while riding a double-decker bus along Midosuji. They provided blankets and heating pads, so I didn't feel too cold. The elevated view allows you to see the illumination from a different perspective! I highly recommend experiencing it.

二階建てバスで御堂筋を走り大阪イルミネーションを堪能しました。
カイロや膝掛けも用意されており、あまり寒さは感じませんでした。
視界が高くなりますから違った感じでイルミネーションを見れますよ！
是非体験されて下さい。

The bus guide and the driver were very pleasant and wonderful. Due to hotel arrangements, I had to get off partway, but they were very kind and provided great support, which impressed me. Kouri Island was very beautiful. I wish I could have spent a little more time there. The weather wasn't great, but I was able to visit many places I wanted to go and had a great time. The bus was comfortable, and thanks to that, I was able to enjoy my time.

バスガイドさんと運転手さんがとても感じがよくて、素晴らしかった。
ホテルの都合で途中下車をすることになったけれど、色々相談に乗ってくださりとても親切で素晴らしい対応で感動しました。
古宇利島がとても綺麗でした。
もう少しゆっくりできたらよかったです。
天候がイマイチでしたが、行ってみたかったところにたくさん行けて満喫できました。
バスも快適でお陰で楽しい時間を過ごせました。

December 21
We were fortunate to have a great driver and tour guide, making it a wonderful trip. It's much safer and more reassuring than renting a car. Although the driver and tour guide were with us for just one day, we appreciated their help. The tour content was very fulfilling, and I highly recommend it.

12月21日
ドライバーさん添乗員さんに恵まれてとても良い旅行になりました。
レンタカーを借りるより安心安全ですよ。
ドライバーさん添乗員さん一日と短い間でしたがお世話になりました。
ツアーの内容もとても充実お勧めですよ。

We thank Levin for a wonderful time. Fuji Airway was a fantastic and wow experience...Mt Fuji 5th station view was beautiful...our guide Levin ensure we can get there impressed upon me that he cares.

The tour guide and the driver were both very pleasant and accommodating.

On that day, it snowed heavily, and I was able to fully enjoy the winter scenery of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama.

The explanations provided by the tour guide, which were not included in the guidebook, were very informative. The stories about the Yashiki-mori and the Kodo gate were particularly interesting.

Additionally, the information about shops and souvenirs was very helpful. I was able to visit different shops on that day and the next, enjoying reasonably priced and delicious meals. I also had no trouble selecting souvenirs.

I'm sorry I forgot the name of the tour guide. I had a wonderful trip in Kanazawa. Thank you very much!

添乗員さん、運転手さんともに、大変気持ちの良い対応でした。

当日、たっぷり雪が降り、冬の白川郷、五箇山を堪能できました。

添乗員さんのガイドブックには載っていない説明、勉強になりました。屋敷森や鼓門の話などとても面白かったです。

また、お店やお土産情報、大変参考になりました。当日、翌日、違ったお店に行き、リーズナブルで美味しいお料理をいただくことができました。また、お土産もスムーズに選べました。

添乗員さんのお名前、忘れてしまってごめんなさい。金沢、良い旅ができました。ありがとうございました。あんやと❣️

It's incredibly cheap!
Also, the guide was a veteran, which gave me a sense of security.
Many people were able to get off at the airport, so I think there were more on the last day.
I highly recommend it.

とにかく安い！
そしてガイドさんがベテランで安心感が
ありました。
空港で降りられる方も多かったので
最終日の方が多かったのだと思います。
オススメです。

Our family enjoy the visit at Churaumi Aquarium and after the Pineapple park, we even received a surprise gift of pineapple ice cream and it taste very delicious