All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

The weather in Okinawa is unpredictable. I think it would be great if it didn't rain. This time, I wanted to connect with nature, but unfortunately, the rain diminished that experience. The bus had a tour guide with audio guidance through receivers, which might be a bit bland for older folks. However, it's perfect for quietly enjoying the sights.

沖縄の天気は気まぐれ。
雨が降らなければ最高だと思う。
今回、自然に触れようとしたがあいにくの雨で半減。
バスも添乗員さんが居てレシーバーで音声ガイダンス、年配の方には味気ないかな？静かに観光するにはもってこいだけど。

This was my first stay in Ishigaki Island. Although it was just a little over half a day of sightseeing, I was blessed with good weather and had a fulfilling time.

Before participating, I had planned not to include the glass-bottom boat. However, when we arrived at Kabira Bay, we encountered a sudden rain shower and decided to join in. Even with the rain, the water's clarity in the bay remained exceptionally high, allowing us to enjoy the corals and fish, which was a lot of fun. In the end, it was definitely the right decision to participate. When we disembarked, the blue sky spread out before us, and we enjoyed the wonderful scenery. At other stops, I was captivated by the beauty of Ishigaki Island.

Lunch was much more luxurious than I had expected, and I enjoyed delicious Okinawan cuisine! During the bus ride, we had interesting and informative stories, along with lively performances of sanshin and singing.

Next time I stay in Ishigaki Island, I would like to visit the places I went to this time again.

初めての石垣島滞在。半日ちょっとの観光でしたが、お天気にも恵まれ充実した時間を過ごせました。
参加前はグラスボートをつけない予定でした。なぜか川平湾についたときのみ通り雨にあい、急遽参加しました。雨でも湾内の透明度は変わらず非常に高く、サンゴや魚を鑑賞でき楽しかったです。結果、参加して正解。下船したときには、青空が広がり素晴らしい景色も堪能。その他の下車地でも石垣島の美しさにうっとりしました。
お昼は予想より非常に豪華で、沖縄のご飯を美味しくいただきました！バス移動中は面白く為になる話と三線&歌で盛り上がりました。
次回石垣島に滞在するときは、今回訪れた場所にまた行ってみたいです

I used this service on the second day of my stay. Since the pickup location was the hotel I was staying at, I had no trouble finding the meeting point, and it allowed us to efficiently visit the tourist spots, making it highly recommended for first-timers. Most of the participants were foreigners, but there is an earphone guide available, the bus is clean, and the guide was experienced and efficient, which made me feel at ease.

滞在2日目に利用しました。ピックアップ先が宿泊していたホテルでしたので集合場所に迷う事なく、観光スポットを効率よく回れるので初めての方にお勧めです。外国の方がほとんどでしたが、イヤホンガイドもありますし、バスは綺麗ですし、ガイドさんはテキパキ慣れた方で安心です。

I booked a 12 hour private tour for a group of 8 with transportation - October,2017.
Our quide (Taiji) met us at the Yokohama port (we arrived via cruise ship) at the designated time. We visited Rikugien Japanese Gardens, Imperial Palace-East Garden, National Museum of Tokyo, Senso-ji temple & Nakamise St.
We had an amazing lunch and traditional Japanese dinner. The only thing would have been to have some time for shopping. We also went to Shibuya Crossing before returning to Yokohoma. The weather was rainy so that contributed to a long day!

Guide needs a microphone in van so all can hear him.

Our group was VERY pleased with the service and sites!

Do Not hesitate to use Veltra!

You can efficiently visit Kouri Island, Churaumi Aquarium, Okashi Goten, Manza Beach, and Ryukyu Village in one day. Personally, I wished I had a bit more time at Kouri Island, Churaumi Aquarium, and Manza Beach. Okashi Goten might feel a bit pointless for those who aren't interested in shopping, but there is a beautiful beach and a café behind it where you can take a break.

古宇利島・美ら海水族館・お菓子御殿・万座毛・琉球村を１日で効率よく回れます。個人的には、古宇利島・美ら海水族館・万座毛でもう少し時間が欲しかったです。お菓子御殿は、買い物タイムのため買い物不要な人には手持ち無沙汰ですが、裏に綺麗なビーチ、カフェがあり休憩できます

You can efficiently visit Kouri Island, Churaumi Aquarium, Okashi Goten, Manza Beach, and Ryukyu Village in one day. Okashi Goten is a shopping stop, but there is a beautiful beach and a café behind it where you can take a short break. This tour is very popular and was fully booked on the day.

古宇利島・美ら海水族館・お菓子御殿・万座毛・琉球村を１日で効率よく回れます。御菓子御殿は、買い物タイムですが、裏に綺麗なビーチ、カフェがありますので小休止できます。本ツアー、大変人気で当日は満席でした

It was very good! I would like to use it again or recommend it! It would probably be tough to visit these three places in one day without a tour or taxi.

とても良かったたです！また利用もしくは紹介したいです！多分ツアーかタクシーでなければこの３ヶ所を１日では厳しいです

I was skeptical about visiting three islands in one day, but the schedule for each island was just right, and I was able to have a meaningful day.

１日で３島をまわるのはどうなのかと疑問を感じていましたが、各島でのスケジュール感もほどよく、有意義な一日を過ごすことができました。

The tour was comfortable and efficient for exploring the northern region, blessed with good weather. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided plenty of explanations. There were many foreign visitors, and the tour was almost full, but the explanations regarding departure times were clear, so there were no delays. Personally, I would have liked a bit more time to visit the observation tower on Kouri Island, but I enjoyed it thoroughly.

好天にもめぐまれ、北部観光を効率よく回るのに快適なツアーでした。とても知識豊富なガイドさんがたっぷり説明もしてくださいました。外国の方も多く、ほぼ満席状態でしたが、出発時間などの説明もきちんとされていたので遅れることもありませんでした。個人的にはもう少し古宇利島で展望タワーに行けるくらいの時間が欲しかったですが、十分楽しめました。

The places we visited were all great with magnificent views! But we wish we could’ve stayed longer per area. We wanted to try out more activities at the ninja village and also stroll around a bit more ti check out stalls and souvenirs at Oshino village. Our tour guide Kim was helpful and accomidating as well!

Lunch was great! It was a buffet and everything was delicious. Blueberry Ice cream at Kawaguchiko lake was phenomenal. Even though it’s in the middle of winter, it’s highly recommended!

Overall, it was an amazing trip. We were able to go to all places since it was a sunny day.

You can relax and spend time on Yufu Island. The mangrove cruise was also easy to understand thanks to the friendly guide. Considering transportation and efficiency, I think an optional tour is a good choice for island sightseeing.

由布島でゆっくり過ごせます。マングローブクルーズもガイドさんが親切でわかりやすかったです。交通の便や効率性を考えると離島観光はＯＰツアーが良いと思います。

I found the tour very helpful. I was able to sightsee efficiently without getting lost, even with limited time, and I was very satisfied. They not only explained the tourist spots but also provided information about the streets and history of Kyoto in English. I would like to use this service again next time. Thank you very much.

ツアーを利用して、とても助かりました。道に迷うことなく、限られた時間の中でも、効率的に観光できて大変満足しました。観光スポットだけではなく、京都の道や歴史なども英語で説明してくれました。また次回も利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

Participating alone
Since I rarely acted in a group, it was quite relaxed for me.
It might be good for beginners to easily experience various things.

一人で参加
特に団体で行動する事が少なかったので
自分的には気楽であった
初心者には簡単に色々と経験出来ていいかも

I had a whole day free while traveling alone, so I decided to make a reservation. My main goal was the Ocean Expo Park, but since I had the opportunity, I chose this tour that also allowed me to visit places I hadn't had the chance to go to before.

As a result, I was able to take photos at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, and I thoroughly enjoyed both Pineapple Park and Ryukyu Mura. Although my stay at places other than Churaumi was short, I personally felt it was just the right amount of time without feeling rushed.

The guide, despite saying they were inexperienced, provided a thorough and reassuring tour. If you're participating with multiple people, three hours might not be enough to fully enjoy the aquarium, but I think this plan is perfect for solo travelers.

1人旅で丸々1日空いていたので、予約してみました。目当ては海洋博公演でしたが、せっかくなので、あえて行く機会がなかなか無かった場所にも寄れるこのツアーをチョイス。
結果的に、美ら海水族館での写真撮影はもちろん、パイナップルパークも琉宮城もしっかり楽しめました。美ら海以外は滞在短めですが、個人的には時間を持て余すことが無くちょうど良いくらいでした。
ガイドさんは、不慣れとおっしゃりつつも丁寧にガイドしてくださり、安心できました。
複数人で参加の場合は、水族館をじっくり見たりと3時間滞在では足りないかもしれませんが、1人旅にはピッタリのプランだと思います。

It was a wonderful experience. Mr. Shoji, our driver and guide, was knowledgeable and top notch. He was a wonderful company, professional and a delight. At the start, he had a tour plan waiting for as well as consulting our group if there were other things we wanted to see or do. We managed to see what we wanted to see and then some more. There were slight hiccups as some of the sights closed due to the holidays but he manage to find good alternatives. All in all a very good and well planned experience.

Our guide, Hiromi Izumi, showcased her extensive knowledge and provided an exceptional experience with singing, dancing, and storytelling. She even taught us the traditional Kachashi dance and created her own quizzes, demonstrating her dedication to service as a veteran guide. I was also impressed by her calm handling of late guests.

ガイドさんの泉広美さん。豊富な知識での案内に加え、歌に踊りに紙芝居、さらにカチャーシー指導や自作のクイズまでサービス精神の塊でベテランガイドの至芸を見せてくださいました。遅刻する客に対する処し方も穏やかで感服しました。

As the title suggests, it rained all day, but we had a great time on the bus thanks to the bus guide's talks, songs, and dances. Also, the aquarium was as impressive as rumored, and my daughter was very satisfied.

タイトルの通り終日雨でしたが、バスガイドさんのトークやら歌やら踊りでバス車内では楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました。また、水族館は噂通りの迫力で娘も大満足でした。

The weather was bad, so I couldn't see the Marine Blue that I was looking forward to. I was a bit disappointed because I had high expectations for Marine Blue. The male guide entertained us during the tour with the sound of the sanshin and local island songs. The tour included plenty of highlights like the Tomb of the Chinese, Kabira Bay, Tamatorizaki Observatory, and the Yaeyama Palm forest, making it a great deal.

The morning bus tour with lunch was a good value and highly recommended. The ingredients for lunch were great, and the pickled bitter melon was the best. I wanted to buy some to take home. I enjoyed it very much.

I made a mistake and got the date wrong, which caused trouble for the bus company, Beltora. However, thanks to the bus company's proper advice, I was able to change it to the next day, which made me happy. Without the bus company's advice, I would have lost my payment. I would also like to thank Beltora and the bus company for their assistance.

お天気が悪くて、楽しみにしていたマリーンブルーを見ることができませんでした。
マリーンブルーへの期待が大きかったため、少々がっかり。
男性ガイドさんの”さんしん”の音色と地元の島唄　ツアー中楽しませてくれます。
唐人墓、川平湾、玉取崎展望台、ヤエヤマヤシの林と盛りだくさんで、お得です。
午前発ランチ付きのバスツアー　お得でお勧めです。
ランチの食材もよかったし、ゴーヤの漬け物最高でした。買って帰りたいくらいでした。おいしくいただきました。

ミスで、日にちを間違えて、バス会社、ベルトラさんに迷惑をおかけしましたが、バス会社の適切なアドバイスで翌日に変更してもらい、うれしかったです。バス会社さんのアドバイスがなければ、代金を損するところでした。また対応してくださったベルトラさん、バス会社さんにもお礼申し上げます。

On January 7th, I participated alone from Yamaguchi during the middle of a three-day weekend. I usually enjoy exploring places by myself, but it had been a while since I signed up for a proper tour; the last time was about ten years ago when I went to Mongolia.

The itinerary started with my main destination, Shirakawa-go. Fortunately, we were blessed with great weather, completely calm with no wind, allowing me to fully enjoy the scenery without feeling cold. For lunch, we had a feast at the only hot spring facility in Shirakawa-go, featuring the blessings of the mountains. It was delicious! I was particularly impressed by the mountain vegetables and miso.

In the afternoon, we headed to another World Heritage site, Ainokura in Gokayama. Compared to Shirakawa-go, it was much smaller, and honestly, I didn't have high expectations, but it truly felt like a hidden gem! With few tourists and the excellent weather, I was able to enjoy a peaceful time. Personally, it left a stronger impression on me than Shirakawa-go.

Finally, we visited a rice cracker workshop. Freshly made rice crackers, which I rarely get to eat, were surprisingly delicious. Both the driver and the tour guide were wonderful people, making it hard to say goodbye. Next time, I hope to arrange my schedule to participate with my family. Thank you very much.

1月7日、3連休の中日に山口から独りで参加しました。
いつも独りであちこち散策するのを趣味としていますが、ちゃんとしたツアーに申し込むのは久しぶり、確か最後は10年ほど前にモンゴルへ行って以来となります。
旅程はまず本命の白川郷、ラッキーな事に好天に恵まれて、全くの無風で寒さを感じる事なく景色を十二分に堪能させて頂きました。
お昼は白川郷唯一の温泉施設内の宴会場で、山の恵みをご馳走になりました。これがまた美味！特に山菜と味噌には感動しました。
午後からはもう一つの世界遺産、五箇山の相倉へ。白川郷に比べると随分と小規模で、正直あまり期待していませんでしたが、まさに秘境！観光客も少なく、抜群の天候も重なり静かな時間を満喫させて頂きました。個人的には白川郷より印象に残っております。
最後はお煎餅の体験工房、滅多に口にできない焼きたての煎餅ですが、こんなに美味しいとは驚きました。
運転手様、添乗員様共にお人柄がまた素晴らしく、お別れの時間が辛くなる程でした。次回は何とか都合をつけて、家族同伴で参加させていただきたいと思います。
ありがとうごさいました。

Shirakawa-go and Gokayama in the snow were truly wonderful! The guide's stories were interesting and entertaining. I want to go again in a warmer season. The rice cracker baking experience wasn't necessary.

雪の白川郷と五箇山、本当に素敵でした！
ガイドさんの話も興味深くて面白かったです。
今度は暖かい季節に行きたいです
せんべい焼き体験はなくても良かったです。

This tour was very personable and made us feel as if we were touring the city with a friend.
I'd highly recommend this tour!

The morning course is a great deal with lunch included. The wonderful voice of the male guide, the sound of the sanshin, and the island songs are enjoyable. I wish there had been some sunshine. I was looking forward to the color of the sea at Kabira Bay, but it was cloudy, which was disappointing. The lunch was delicious, and aside from the weather, I was satisfied. I made a mistake with the date, but the staff at Veltra were very helpful, which made me happy. I highly recommend this course; it offers great value.

午前のコースはランチ付きでお得です。
男性ガイドのすてきな声、さんしんの音色、島唄は楽しませてくれます。
これで晴れ間があれば、よかったのですが。
川平湾の海の色を期待していたのですが、曇り空で残念。
ランチもおいしかったし、空模様以外は満足です。
自分のミスで日にちを間違えており、それにもベルトラさんが対応してくれて、うれしかったです。
お勧めで、お得感いっぱいのコースです。

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。

I appreciated the shuttle service and that it was okay to participate alone. It was my first time going to the northern part of the main island. From Cape Henna, the northernmost point, I could faintly see Yoronjima. At Oishi Forest Park, it wasn't as crowded as I expected, so I was able to pass through the rock of reincarnation, which is said to allow you to be reborn if you go through it three times, without bothering anyone. Since it was New Year's Day, they served special sweet red bean soup. While I was quietly gazing at the scenery, a swallowtail butterfly fluttered by and landed on my smartphone, which made me very happy. The hotel lunch was luxurious. The aquarium visit was short, so I focused on the whale shark and dolphin show. I bought souvenirs at the candy castle. Since there were many foreign visitors, the bus had an audio guide. I'm sure the foreign guests felt reassured. It was a very fulfilling day. Thank you very much.

送迎があり一人参加OKで助かりました。本島の北には初めて行きました。最北端の辺戸岬から与論島がぼんやり見えました。大石林山では思ったより混んでいなかったので三回くぐると生まれ変われるという生まれ変わりの岩もどなたのじゃまにもならずにくぐることができました。元旦ということで特別お汁粉がふるまわれていました。景色をじっと眺めていたらアゲハチョウがひらひらと飛んできてスマホにとまってくれました。なんだかとてもうれしかったです。ホテルのランチは豪華でした。水族館は時間が短いのでジンベイザメとイルカショーに絞りました。お菓子御殿でお土産を買いました。外国のかたが多いのでバスの中は音声ガイドでした。きっと外国のかたは安心と思います。とても充実した一日でした。ありがとうございました。

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.