All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I decided to participate because it was just a 10-minute boat ride from Ishigaki Island and the price was less than half of a certain travel company's optional tour.

Since we could choose the round-trip boat schedule freely, we were able to enjoy the water buffalo cart and the island at our own pace.

The locals were kind, and even though the post office was closed on Sunday, they happily accepted my request to mail a postcard, which arrived later with a Yaeyama postmark. (I paid for the postage.)

The service at the meeting point counter was also polite and good.

It became a wonderful memory.

石垣島から船で10分という気軽さと、某旅行会社のオプショナルツアーと比べて半額以下という格安料金だったので参加を決めました。
往復船便の時間を自由に選択できるので自分達のペースで水牛車も島内も楽しむことができました。
島内の方も親切で、日曜日で郵便局が閉まっていたにもかかわらず、はがきの投函をお願いしたら快く受けてくれ後日、八重山の消印で届きました。（切手代はお支払いしました）
集合場所のカウンターの対応も丁寧で良かったです。
良い想い出になりました。

Everyone else was from abroad. I had a really great time being taken to places that are not usually included in tour courses. It might be a place I wouldn't think to visit on my own, so I'm glad I found this tour.

自分以外は外国の方でした。あまりツアーコースに含まれることのない場所に連れていってもらい本当に楽しかった。思い立たないと行かない場所かもしれないので、このツアーを見つけられて良かった。

I felt that it was a great deal to visit these places at this price. It's cheaper than going by bus, so if the timing works out, I would like to use it again.

この値段でこれらの場所を回ってくれるのは、お得だと感じました。普通にバスで行くよりも安いので、時間が合えばまた利用したいです。

REALLY GOOD TRIP, Well organized n planned. Had fun with my friend

We came only for the aquarium but the extra stops at pineapple and butterfly were nice too. The guide could not speak English but we knew that before. She did her best to help us with the tour. Normally we do not book tours on holidays but the regular bus in Okinawa is expensive and not very useful

It was a very enjoyable time with a small group, and the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay was also very relaxing. The guide's sanshin performance was great too.

少人数で、移動もゆったりでき川平湾のグラスボートもとても楽しいひと時でした。
ガイドさんの三線も良かったです。

Taketomi Island is just a 15-minute boat ride from Ishigaki Island. We arrived in no time. We spent about 30 minutes on a glass-bottom boat, where we saw various fish, but I was concerned about the decreasing number of corals. Next, we rode water buffalo to explore the village. It was very peaceful. However, it was already hot in early June, so we had to use rental bicycles to get around the village. I recommend swimming at Hoshizuna Beach. There were few people, and the water was very clear and shallow, so we could see plenty of fish swimming right in front of us. I would love to go again.

竹富島へは石垣島から船で１５分。アッという間に着いてしまいました。グラスボートで約３０分いろんな魚が泳いでいましたがただサンゴが少なくなっているのが気がかりでした。次に水牛に乗って村を散策。のどかでしたね。ただ６月初めですでに暑くむらの散策もレンタサイクルで回らないと動けません。おすすめは星砂の浜での海水浴。人も少なくまた海がとても綺麗で遠浅なので目の前で魚がいっぱい泳いでいました。また行きたいですね

Our first trip with three generations ✈️ Our first time on Taketomi Island.
I wanted to make it the best trip possible, so I was searching online and found VELTRA's page!
The round-trip ferry, glass-bottom boat, and water buffalo experience were bundled together at a great price, and it was really helpful that they provided bus transportation.
Unfortunately, it rained, but we were still able to ride the glass-bottom boat, and the staff during the water buffalo experience were very warm and accommodating, which made it really enjoyable.
I would like to ask VELTRA for help again on our next trip (^^)

初めての三世帯旅行✈️初めての竹富島
最高の旅行にしたくて、ネットで色々探していたらVELTRAさんのページが！
往復の船、グラスボード、水牛体験がセットで安くて、バスで移動してくれるので凄く助かりました。
でも残念なことに雨でしたが、グラスボードにも乗れて水牛体験ではスタッフの方が暖かい対応をしてくださり凄く楽しめました。
旅行のさいにはまたVELTRAさんにお願いしたいです(^^)

I chose a café on the beach and was able to visit a popular spot. Everything was great. It's definitely worth participating at least once. It was a very fulfilling trip.

ビーチでカフェを選択、人気店を訪問できました。全てよかったです。一度は参加する価値ありです。とても充実した旅になりました。

I visited Okinawa for an award ceremony. On the last day, I had about half a day free, so I looked for a tour with VELTRA and found a perfect one to join. The sightseeing was hot, but it was nice to relax at a seaside café and quench my thirst. Since they also provided transportation to the airport, the sightseeing cost was practically free.

　表彰式の招待で沖縄を訪れました。最終日に半日ほど時間があったので、ＶＥＬＴＲＡさんを探したらちょうど良いツアーがあり参加しました。観光は暑かったのですが、海辺の喫茶店で喉を潤しまったりと過ごせたのがよかったですね。
　これで空港まで送ってくれるのですから、観光代はタダ同然ですね。

Well paced itenery. Like the option where we can choose to drop off at another point.

I enjoyed seeing beautiful scenery and a lot of fish on the glass-bottom boat. It was only half a day, but I was very satisfied. The guide was kind and fun as well.

きれいな景色を見たり、グラスボートでたくさんの魚を見たり
半日でしたが大満足です。
ガイドさんも優しく楽しい方でした。

The day I participated was a rest day for Sefa Utaki, so unfortunately, we couldn't visit. When Sefa Utaki is closed, it seems that the usual plan is to go to Chinen Misaki, but based on the suggestion from Rad Kanko and the preferences of the participants that day, we didn't go there and instead visited both Shinbaru Beach and Okinawa World, which are typically options.

Shinbaru Beach was a bit disappointing due to the rain, but it was nice to be able to look at the ocean in Okinawa. I think we stayed for about 20 minutes.

At Okinawa World, we had two hours for sightseeing, which I personally found to be just the right length, but usually, it's about 70 minutes. If you plan to tour the limestone caves as well, 70 minutes might feel rushed, so please be mindful of the time allocation. Since the park can get wet from the rain, an umbrella is necessary, but the Eisa show and various experience facilities are covered, so on rainy days, I recommend Okinawa World over the beach. However, while the entrance fee is relatively inexpensive, additional charges will apply for various activities, so it's a good idea to consult your budget and choose experiences that interest you. Personally, I enjoyed the Ryukyu costume fitting experience. They also took photos with my camera, which made for a great keepsake.

私が参加した日は斎場御嶽の休息日のため、残念ながら見学することはできませんでした。
斎場御嶽が休息日の場合、通常は知念岬に行くことになっているらしいですが、ラド観光さんのご提案と当日の参加者の意向で、そちらへは行かずに、本来は選択となる新原ビーチとおきなわワールドの両方に行っていただきました。
新原ビーチは、あいにくの雨だったためイマイチでしたが、沖縄の海を眺められたのは良かったです。20分程度の滞在時間だったと思います。
おきなわワールドは２時間観光の時間を取っていただきました。個人的に丁度良い長さでしたが、通常は70分程度なんですね。鍾乳洞の観光もする場合、70分だと駆け足になると思いますので、時間配分に注意してください。パーク内は雨に濡れるため傘が必要ですが、エイサーショーや各種体験施設は屋根付きなので、雨の日はビーチよりもおきなわワールドがおすすめです。ただし、入園料自体は比較的安いのですが、色々楽しむためには結局のところ追加料金が発生するので、お財布と相談しながら興味のあるものを体験すると良いと思います。個人的には、琉装着付け体験が楽しかったです。手持ちカメラで写真も撮っていただけたので、良い記念になりました。

The tour didn't have a guide accompanying us the whole time, so we were free to move around.
Cycling on sunny days requires UV protection!
For women, having a hat and UV-cut arm covers is a good idea!

添乗員さんが付きっきりというツアーでは無かったので、自由に動くことが出来ました。
晴れた時のサイクリングは紫外線対策必須です！
女性は、帽子にUVカットアームカバーがあると良し！

Yui-kun was very cute. I had a great time enjoying Taketomi Island. I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity.

ゆいくんとてもかわいかっです。とても楽しく竹富島を満喫できました。また機会ありましたら利用したいと思います

My wife loved this trip. Highly recommend. Beautifully selected stops.

I had a very enjoyable trip and I really liked the driver. He was patient, kind and helpful which make the whole experience very pleasant.

The lunch venue and Tamatorizaki Observatory were breathtaking spots.
At Kabira Bay, there isn't enough time to visit the scenic spots when you take the glass-bottom boat.
The bus is old, so the seat pitch is a drawback.

昼食会場、および、玉取崎展望台が絶景スポットでした
川平湾は、グラスボートに乗車すると時間がなく、絶景スポットに行けません
バスは古いため、シートピッチが狭いのが難点です

We participated in a staff trip with four people in their 60s and 70s, two men and two women. Initially, we thought about renting a car and exploring on our own, but we were concerned about the possibility of an accident in an unfamiliar area, so we decided to join a bus tour. The relaxed itinerary and the ease of moving to the next sightseeing spot were just right for us seniors. If I had to be picky, I would have appreciated a lighter lunch buffet or some dishes that are more representative of Okinawa.

職員旅行で60代７０代の４人、男性２名女性２名での参加でした。当初はレンタカーを借り４人だけで行動しようと思いましたが、不慣れな土地で事故でも起こしたら心配とのことでバスツアーに申込みました。ゆったりとした行程、次の観光場所への移動の気楽さは高齢の私達には丁度良かったです。欲を言うと昼のビュッフェがもう少し軽めの物や沖縄らしい食べ物があると嬉しかった感はあります。

I visited Ishigaki Island as a port of call on the Diamond Princess cruise, and I definitely wanted to ride the water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island! I made a reservation.

I was a bit worried about meeting at the location, but once I arrived at the remote island terminal, I was able to check in without getting lost. When I reached Taketomi Island, a shuttle was waiting to take me to the water buffalo cart boarding area, and I was able to board smoothly.

Since I had to return to the ship, I didn't go out for other sightseeing, but next time, I would like to take my time and explore!

ダイヤモンドプリンセスクルーズの寄港先に石垣島があり、是非とも竹富島の水牛車に乗りたい！い予約しました。

現地集合の為少し心配でしたが、離島ターミナルにつけば、迷う事無くにチェックイン出来、竹富島へ、島に着くと、水牛車乗り場までの送迎車が待っていて、スムーズに水牛車に乗る事が出来ました。
船に戻る時間があったので、他の観光は出なかったのですが、次回はゆっくりと観光してみたいです。　

We had about an hour and a half to spare before the water buffalo cart departed back to Iriomote Island. Since Yubu Island is not very large, we needed to be creative with how we spent our time. Many other guests were also sitting and waiting for the time to come.

由布島から西表島に戻る際の水牛車の出発まで、1時間半ほどあり時間をもてあました。由布島は大きな島ではないため、時間の使い方に工夫が必要。他のお客さんも座って時間が来るのを待っている方が多かった。

The day before was a thunderstorm, marking the start of the rainy season. I was worried about the rain forecast for the day, but we managed to stay dry, with occasional glimpses of sunshine.

Although it was cloudy, the view from Cape Hedo was breathtaking, and we could see Yoronjima Island as well. At Oishi Forest Park, we had the surprise of encountering a wild family of small boars. The strangely shaped rocks and the impressive giant banyan tree were incredibly soothing.

After that, we enjoyed a lunch buffet at the hotel. Honestly, I overindulged... It was just too delicious...

Since it was a tour to the northernmost point of Okinawa, we had a long bus ride, but the spacious seating and the music from Okinawan musicians made it a comfortable and relaxing experience. The tour guide's explanations were thorough and very easy to understand, making for a highly satisfying day.

I would love to go back on a sunny day!

前日は雷雨で梅雨入り。当日も雨予報でどうなる事かと思いましたが、時折晴れ間も見られるなど無事濡れずに済みました。
曇り空であったものの、辺戸岬からの眺めは絶景で、与論島も見渡すことが出来ました。
大石林山では野生の小さいイノシシ親子に遭遇するサプライズ。
不思議な形の岩と迫力満点な巨大ガジュマルに大いに癒されました。
その後はホテルでのランチビュッフェ。
正直、食べ過ぎました。。。
美味し過ぎました。。。
沖縄最北端へのツアーの為、長時間のバス移動でしたが、シート間隔が広く、また沖縄出身ミュージシャンの歌が流れるなど快適にくつろげました。
添乗員さんの説明も丁寧でとてもわかりやすく、大満足な一日となりました。
快晴の日にまた行きたいなー。

The tour was really nice and made seeing Okinawa easier as the public transport was hard to understand. The aquarium was the only reason we did the tour but the other stops were entertaining as well. The aquarium was really nice and we probably could have used more than 3 hours here but it was just enough and we got to see the dolphin show.

Really interesting. Sefa Utaki was very peaceful I was the only person on the trip that chose the beach option, everyone else went to the Okinawan Village. I took a trip on a glass bottomed boat, it was amazing

Since this is my second time visiting Taketomi Island, I chose a relaxed rental bicycle plan this time. I think the size of Taketomi Island is just right for exploring by bicycle. This plan includes not only the ferry ticket and rental bicycle fee but also round-trip transportation from the hotel and luggage storage service at the island terminal, so I found it to be a great deal.

竹富島に行くのは2回目なので、今回はのんびりレンタサイクルのプランを選びました。竹富島の広さは、レンタサイクルくらいがちょうどいいなと思います。このプランには乗船券とレンタサイクル代だけではなく、ホテルからの往復送迎や離島ターミナルでの荷物預かりのサービスもついているので、とてもお得だと思いました。

I used this tour on the last day of my trip. I definitely wanted to visit the Sefa Utaki and the Himeyuri Peace Museum, so I joined this tour. At Okinawa World, I saw the Eisa performance recommended by our guide. It was so efficient to cover so much in half a day, and they even took us to Naha Airport for a great price! We arrived at the airport with the beautiful voice of our guide singing "Matahari nu Chindara Kanushamayo," a traditional Okinawan folk song. It was a satisfying conclusion to a fun trip.

旅行最終日に利用しました。
斎場御獄とひめゆりの塔は絶対行ったみたかったので、このツアーに参加しました。おきなわワールドでは、ガイドさんオススメのエイサーを見ました。
半日でこれだけ効率よく周れて、那覇空港まで送ってもらえる上に、格安！
♬マタハリヌ チンダラ カヌシャマヨ♬ と沖縄民謡で、ガイドさんの美声に送られて空港に着きました。楽しかった旅行の締めくくりに大満足のツアーでした。

Iriomote's mangrove cruise was easy to understand thanks to the detailed explanations from the guide, and the scenery while riding the water buffalo to Yufu was breathtaking! Additionally, Taketomi Island is simply a wonderful place; the flowers are beautiful, and riding the water buffalo while exploring is incredibly soothing. I traveled alone, but I had a great time. I highly recommend this!

西表はマングローブクルーズはガイドさんの細かい説明で分かりやすかったし、水牛にのって由布へ行く時の景色のすごさは感動！そして竹富島はなんともいえない良いところ花は綺麗だし水牛に乗って散策してるときはすごく癒されます。一人旅でしたがすごく楽しめました。これはオススメです！

The Churaumi Aquarium focused on areas I couldn't see during my last tour, and I also entered the botanical garden associated with it, where I was able to see beautiful flowers that truly refreshed my spirit. On Kouri Island, I enjoyed a leisurely walk along the sandy beach. At the underwater observatory, I was able to observe many tropical fish, and at American Village, I spent the day enjoying some window shopping and an early dinner. However, I felt that the conversation between the bus driver and the tour guide was a bit too loud. I would have appreciated it if they could have spoken a little more quietly. Other than that, I am very satisfied.

美ら海水族館は前回のツアーで観れなかった所を中心に見て回り、関連施設の植物園の方にも入園し、綺麗な花を見ることが出来、心が癒されました。古宇利島では砂浜をのんびり散歩させて頂くことが出来ました。海中展望台では、多くの熱帯魚を観察することが出来、アメリカンビレッジではウインドショッピングを中心に、早めの夕食と一日中、楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。ただ一点、バスの運転手と添乗員の私語の会話が少し声が大きかったような気がしました。もう少し、小声で話をして頂ければと思いました。それ以外は満足しています。

We took one day tour to visit the aquarium and other famous spots. The tour was very well organized , the lead guide was really cheerful , cooperative and gave a great overview of Okinawa and the tour places. Even arranged vegetarian food on request.

The only minor issue we had was that since our pick up point was the first in the morning , we had to go around to all pick up points before starting the tour almost 3 hours after boarding.

I usually visit Okinawa about three times a year. This time during Golden Week, I rented a car, but considering the distance and traffic, I found it cumbersome to drive myself. So, I chose this course that includes the Oishi Forest, which I hadn't been to before, among the many options available at the Churaumi Aquarium.

Both Cape Hedo and Oishi Forest were perfect walking courses for my legs that had been sitting on the bus, allowing me to enjoy wonderful and unique views. The lunch buffet was also delicious.

While there was a huge traffic jam for regular cars trying to enter the parking lot at the Churaumi Aquarium, tourist buses have their own parking area, so we were free from the congestion.

I heard that the bus for this course is spacious and comfortable, making the travel time relaxed and enjoyable.

多い年は 年に3回位が行く沖縄です。
ゴールデンウィークの今回もレンタカーを借りていたのですが
距離や渋滞を考えると 自分で運転するのが億劫で、沢山ある美ら海水族館コースの中で、行ったことのない大石林山の含まれてている こちらのコースを選択しました。
辺戸岬も大石林山も バスで座りっきりだった足にちょうど良い お散歩コースで
素敵な眺め 珍しい眺めを 堪能できました。
昼食のバイキングも 美味しかったです。
美ら海水族館は 一般車は駐車場に入るために大渋滞でしたが、観光バスは専用駐車場があるので 渋滞とは無縁でした。

このコースのバスは 足元も広々の ゆったりめのバスが使われているそうで
移動時間も のびのび楽々でした。