All Reviews for Bus Tours

I was worried about my elderly mother, but thanks to the consideration and care of our guide, Erika Oshima, I was able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. The fun talks and performances made the long journey a very enjoyable time. Whenever I travel, I always rely on optional tours from Veltra, and I definitely plan to do so again next time. It's unsettling to be in an unfamiliar place, so I feel secure with trusted Veltra. Thank you to our driver, Uehara, for your safe driving.

高齢な母を心配してましたが、なんのその❣️ガイドの大城エリカさんの配慮と気遣いで安心してツアーにのぞめました。楽しいトークとパフォーマンスに長旅もとても楽しいひと時でした。いつも旅行の折はオプショナルツアーはベルトラにお願いしてますが、次回も是非、お願いしようと思います。知らない土地は不安ですからね。信頼出来るベルトラは安心です。運転手の上原さん、安全運転ご苦労様でした。

i attended this bus tour as solo traveller and i enjoyed it very much. it was very informative and the Churaumi Aquarium is breathtaking !! Yui (i think that was her name) was even singing original okinawan songs for us in the bus during the drive. a really nice daytrip worth the money it costs !!

I think the cost performance is high for the boat, bus tour, and water buffalo cart included at this price. I would like to participate again if I have the chance.

この値段でボート、バス観光、水牛車付きはコストパフォーマンスが高いと思います。
また機会があれば参加したいと思います。

The weather was nice, and the staff's service was great, so I had a really enjoyable time! For lunch on Yubu Island, I honestly had no expectations, but the bento felt very much like "Okinawa," and everything was delicious.

There might not be much for small children to eat, but I think it's great for those who love Okinawan cuisine. It would have been tough to manage all the menu options by myself in one day, considering the travel time and transportation methods, so I was glad to sign up and enjoy it easily and happily.

On Taketomi Island, I chose cycling, and my mother, who is in her 60s, enjoyed it without any issues. For the ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote, I paid an extra 500 yen for the second-floor seats, but the deck seats felt nice with the sea breeze, and even I, who usually gets seasick, was fine.

I appreciated being able to choose from two return times, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. However, it was disappointing that the cafes on Taketomi Island were closed for a while after lunch time. I guess that's "island time." It was the same on Ishigaki, so I regret not being able to relax over tea, but I was able to enjoy delicious ice cream from a shop, which made the heat more bearable.

In any case, I have only good memories. Thank you very much! I appreciate all your help. I would like to sign up again when I go to Ishigaki.

天気も良かったし、スタッフさん達の対応も良くて、すごく楽しく過ごせました！
由布島で昼食で、正直全く期待していなかったけど、ザ・沖縄って感じのお弁当で、どれも美味しかったです。
小さなお子さんは食べる物が無いかもだけど、沖縄料理が好きな人にはいいと思います。
これだけのメニューを自分で1日で回るのは移動時間の計算とか、移動手段とか色々調べなきゃならないし大変なので申し込んで気軽に楽しく回れて良かったです。
竹富島ではサイクリングを選択しましたが、60代の母も問題なく楽しめました。
石垣から西表までの船は1人５００円プラスで2階席にしましたが、デッキ席は海風が気持ち良く、船酔いする私でも平気でした。
帰りの時間も２つから選べてありがたかったし、思う存分満喫でした。
ただ、竹富島はカフェがどこもランチタイムが終わったらしばらく開いてなかったのが残念です。
島時間ってヤツですかね。石垣もそうだったので、ゆっくりお茶できなかったのが悔やまれますが、商店で美味しいアイスクリームを食べられたので暑さも吹き飛びました。
とにかく、良い思い出しかありません。
本当にありがとうございました！
お世話になりました。また石垣に行ったら申し込みたいと思います。

I read in the reviews that the guide wouldn't be a young one like in the photos, but she was actually very beautiful and young. Well, I was also hoping for a veteran guide with skilled storytelling!

口コミで写真のような若いガイドでないとありましたが、とってもきれいな、若いガイドさんでした。まぁ、ベテランの巧みな話術のガイドさんも期待していたんですけどね！　　　

I took a mangrove cruise on Iriomote Island, traveled back and forth to Yufu Island by water buffalo cart, and then crossed to Taketomi Island by boat, where I explored the area by water buffalo cart. The water buffalo were very cute, and the person handling them was kind, which made for a relaxing experience. Unfortunately, the glass-bottom boat didn't show the underwater scenery as beautifully due to the weather, but that's unavoidable. On the plus side, I didn't get sunburned, so it balances out. The explanations at each location were also good.

西表島でマングローブクルーズをして、由布島に水牛車で往復し、船で竹富島に渡って、水牛車でその辺をぐるっと回りました。水牛さんがとても可愛く、水牛を操る人もやさしく、のんびりしました。グラスボートは天候のせいで水中がそれほど美しく見えず残念でしたが、これは仕方ないですね。日焼けをしなかったメリットもあったので、差し引きゼロといったところです。それぞれの箇所での説明もよかったです。

The mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island allowed me to experience the great outdoors. At the beach during low tide, many crabs appeared. On Yubu Island, I was able to meet a lot of water buffalo. You can even interact with tiny newborn water buffalo that you can't see in Taketomi.

西表島のマングローブクルーズは大自然を実感できました。
潮が引けた浜では蟹がたくさん顔を出してきました。
由布島では沢山の水牛に会うことが出来ました。
竹富では見られないような生まれたばかりの小さな水牛にも触れ合うことができます。

The highlight was the Churaumi Aquarium, the stunning views of Kouri Island and Manzamo, and above all, what stood out the most was the guide's versatility. They explained the scenery along the way, shared stories about Okinawa and Ryukyu culture, sang beautifully, played music, told funny stories, and even taught us some dances. It was an incredibly fun day! We were very satisfied.

My mother, who is in her 70s, praised the guide highly, saying they were bright, cute, and provided excellent service, which made her very happy. This was our first visit, but thanks to the guide, both my mother and I fell in love with Okinawa.

目当ては美ら海水族館、古宇利島・万座毛の絶景・・・、そして、なんといっても一番良かったのは、ガイドさんの多才っぷりでした。道中の景色の説明、沖縄・琉球文化についての語り、綺麗な声の歌に演奏に笑い話、踊りも教えてくれて、楽しすぎる一日でした！大満足です。
同行した７０代の母がガイドさんをべた褒めで、明るくて可愛いくて、サービス満点やねぇと大喜びしていました。初めて訪れましたが、ガイドさんのお陰で母も私も沖縄が大好きになりました。

I participated in an afternoon half-day tour. It was a tour that condensed Ishigaki Island into a short amount of time, and the guide was excellent!

午後発の半周ツアーに参加しました。
短い時間の中に石垣島をぎゅっと凝縮したようなツアーで
ガイドさんも最高でした！

I chose the rental bicycle plan, and it was just right for exploring. I was able to fully enjoy the original scenery of Okinawa and the beautiful beaches.

レンタサイクルのプランを選択しましたが、自転車でまわるにはちょうど良かったです。沖縄の原風景ときれいなビーチを満喫できました。

Everything worked well. The guide didnt speak any english. It didnt matter though. The tour was nice. Kids liked it very much

Pros: we did not have to rent a car. Aquarium was outstanding.
Cons: Because the bus stopped at a some six hotels along the coast to pick up and drop off passengers it took about 4 hours to travel from the aquarium back to our hotel at 8:00pm.

The weather was nice, and I was looking forward to Kabira Bay. I was glad to see two sea turtles while on the glass-bottom boat. However, on the way back, there was a problem with the boat, and we couldn't move, so we had to be towed back by another boat. It was a bit disappointing that our time there was shortened, but the scenery was really beautiful. The food was delicious, like home-cooked meals, and the guide's explanations were easy to understand. It was also great to hear the sanshin music.

天気も良く楽しみにしていた川平湾、グラスボートもウミガメも2匹見れて
良かったんですが、戻るときにボートがトラブルで動けなくなり、違うボートにつながれて戻るというハプニングがあり、そこでの時間が少し短くなってしまったのはちょっと残念でしたが、景色はすごく良かったです。
食事も、家庭料理みたいで美味しかったし、ガイドのおじさんの説明も聞きやすく三線も聞けて良かったです。

I didn't have as much time as I thought, and my actions were quite rushed. I really wanted to take my time and look around, but I couldn't, which was very disappointing. Even though I came all the way to Ishigaki Island, I only have memories of being rushed and not being able to enjoy it. (laughs) If I had known, it would have been better to rent a car and explore at a more leisurely pace.

思ってた以上に時間に余裕がなくバタバタの行動でした。もっとゆっくり見たいけど見れなかったのが凄く残念でした。せっかく石垣島まで来たのにゆっくり見れなくバタバタしたって言う思い出しかなかったです(笑)こんな事ならレンタカー借りてゆっくり回った方がよかったです。

I had given up on sightseeing in the southern part because there were no rental cars and few buses. This tour allows you to see the World Heritage Site, Sefa Utaki, in the morning, enjoy yourself at Okinawa World, and get dropped off at Kencho-mae. In the afternoon, you can freely explore with the Yui Rail, so there are no access issues. They also take you to the airport, making it easy for those with afternoon flights to use their time effectively. I highly recommend this tour.

レンタカーもなく、路面バスは少ないので、南部観光が難しいと諦めていました。このツアーは、午前中世界遺産の斎場御嶽が見れ、おきなわワールドで存分遊び、県庁前まで送ってもらえます。午後の半日はゆいレールで自由に観光出来るのでアクセスに困る事がありません。空港にも送ってもらえるので、午後便の飛行機の方には無駄なく時間を有効に使えます。是非お勧めしたいツアーです。

This was my first half-day tour in Okinawa.

The course structure involved being transported to sightseeing points, after which we had free time until a predetermined meeting time.

The guide provided various explanations and stories about Okinawa's history, tourist spots, dialect, lifestyle, and customs during the drive, making it feel like an enriching social studies experience for adults, for which I am very grateful.

At the Sefa Utaki, we visited ancient Ryukyu ruins. "Sefa" means a sacred forest called "usaki," and each of the five ruins retains the meaning of the rituals associated with them, making it understandable why it's considered a power spot. It had an atmosphere that made me want to join my hands in prayer.

At Okinawa World, we first watched the Eisa dance. The dance has meaning and a story, and I had a very enjoyable time experiencing the dynamic performance.

After that, we returned to the limestone cave. I heard that it usually takes about 20 minutes to explore slowly, with a total time of 30 minutes, but since it wasn't too crowded, I took my time and spent about 45 minutes inside the cave while taking photos.

As the guide mentioned, there are several limestone caves in Japan, and Akiyoshido in Yamaguchi is very famous, but each cave has its own unique shape and personality. "Gyokusendo" boasts 25 types of stalactites, totaling 900,000.

In fact, looking up, I was moved by the sight of shapes resembling a bundle of pasta twisted and spread out above me.

Since the visit wasn't timed, I really enjoyed being able to explore freely at my own pace.

After the tour, I was dropped off at Naha Airport on time, and I was also satisfied to have lunch with the popular "pork egg onigiri."

初めての沖縄で最初に参加した半日コースでした。

コースの仕組みは観光ポイントまで運んでいただくと、予め決められた集合時間まで自由行動。

添乗されたガイドさんは車中、沖縄の歴史や観光スポットにまつわる説明やエピソード、沖縄の方言や生活、風習に至るまで色々とお話くださって、大人の社会科見学のような体験ができ、とても充実した内容に感謝いたします。

斎場御嶽では琉球の古代遺跡を見学。斎場(せーふぁー)とは“うさき”という聖なる森を意味するそうですが、5ヶ所ほどある遺跡にはそれぞれの儀式が意味する形が残されていて、パワースポットと言われるのも納得。手を合わせたくなる佇まいでした。

おきなわワールドでは、まず、エーサー踊りを見学。踊りに意味やストーリーがあって、躍動感ある踊りにとても楽しいひとときを過ごせた思います。

そのあと、鍾乳洞に戻りました。通常20分くらい、ゆっくり見学して30分の所要時間と聞きましたが、あまり混雑していなかったので、じっくり、じっくりと写真撮りながら見学しましたら45分くらい洞窟の中にいたと思います。

ガイドさんもおっしゃっていましたが、国内には何ヵ所か鍾乳洞があり、山口にある秋芳洞はとても有名ですが、それぞれの鍾乳洞には個別の形状、個性があり、“玉泉洞” は鍾乳石が25種、90万本という数を誇っているようです。

実際、頭上を見上げるとパスタひと束をねじって広げる形状が降りかかってくるような光景に感動しました。

時間を刻んだ見学ではなかったので、気ままに自由に見学出来たのはとても楽しめたと思います。

見学終了後は定刻通り那覇空港で降ろしていただき、人気の “ポークたまごおにぎり” をランチ出来たのも満足でした。

Unexpectedly, I talked and took photos with a solo traveler. It seemed that the next day was the festival on Taketomi Island, and I happened to come across the rehearsal location. I listened to the dances of the island girls and their indescribable songs, and I felt the atmosphere of Taketomi Island.

思いがけず、一人旅の方とお話ししたり写真を撮ったりした。
翌日が竹富島のお祭りだったらしく、リハーサルの場所に行き合わせた。
島の女の子たちの踊りとなんとも言えない唄を聴き、竹富島の雰囲気を感じました。

I participated alone, but I had a great time! The guide's atmosphere was very pleasant, and they really knew how to liven things up. The paper play and the cute costumes were wonderful, and the sign language version of "Tears for You" was fantastic. The volume of the Okinawan folk music played as background music was just right, not too loud, showing great attention to detail.

As a tour, it was of a very high level, and the content was very fulfilling, making it feel like a great value. I don't think anyone who participated would feel disappointed. It's definitely worth joining! ^ ^

一人参加でしたが、とても楽しめました！
ガイドさんの雰囲気がとても良く、いい具合に盛り上げてくれました。紙芝居や可愛い衣装にて演出や、手話付きの涙そうそうも素晴らしかったです。
BGMでかけてくれる沖縄民謡のボリュームも大きすぎずちょうど良く細やかな気配りが出来ています。
ツアーとしてはとてもレベルが高く、
とても充実したツアー内容でお得感を感じれます。
参加して残念だった感じる人はいないんじゃないでしょうか。
参加する価値ありです^ ^

This price includes admission to the Churaumi Aquarium. Our guide, Mr. Karama, had a wonderful smile and voice, making the bus ride even more comfortable.

美ら海水族館の入場券込みでこのお値段です。ガイドの唐間さん、笑顔もお声も素敵でバス移動がいっそう快適なものになりました。

The tour guide was excellent!
The driver was safe!

The time management was perfect,
I highly recommend it.

The tour guide's singing was great!
I will use this service again!!

添乗員さん、案内最高！
ドライバーさん、運転安全！

時間配分もぴったりで
おススメです。

添乗員さんの歌、良かったな〜
また、利用します！！

We used this tour for our honeymoon as a couple. I was a bit anxious about not having a tour guide, but I decided on this tour after reading the reviews.

As expected from a tour that visits three islands, the local guide moved at a good pace! The water buffalo cart driver to Yubu Island was entertaining! For lunch, we had a bento box with Okinawan cuisine, which was filling and delicious! During the bus tour on Taketomi Island, the driver took us to a beach with star sand! Moreover, he kindly taught us how to collect the star sand, so we were able to gather more than we expected!!

Even as first-timers, we were able to explore the remote islands without getting lost! I highly recommend it!!

夫婦でハネムーンに利用しました。
添乗員がいないとのことで不安でしたが、口コミを見てこのツアーに決めました。

3島も巡るツアーだけあり、現地のガイドさんがテンポよく進めてくれます！
由布島まで行く水牛車の運転手さんが面白かったです！お昼は沖縄料理が入っている幕の内弁当で、ボリュームがあり美味しかったです！
竹富島のバス観光で、運転手さんが星の砂があるビーチまで連れて行ってくれました！更に、星の砂の取り方まで丁寧に教えてくださったので、思ったよりたくさんとることができました！！

初めてでも、迷わず離島巡りができました！おすすめです！！

This is a definitive tour that efficiently covers the famous spots in Okinawa in one day. The Churaumi Aquarium, which I visited for the first time, was wonderful and I didn't have enough time to enjoy it fully. The dolphin show and Emerald Beach were also great. Kouri Island was beautiful as well. The entire journey was soothing thanks to our bus guide's lovely chatter and cute performances. Our guide, Erika Oshima, was very polite, bowing every time, and she was quite charming. The atmosphere on the bus was relaxed and enjoyable.

一日で、沖縄の名所効率よく回る決定的なツアーです。初めての、美ら海水族館は、素晴らしく時間が足りないくらいでした。イルカショー、エメラルドビーチも、良かったです。古宇利島も綺麗でした。全行程バスガイドさんの素敵なお喋りと、可愛いパフォーマンスに心が、癒されました。ガイドの大城えりかさんは、毎回お辞儀をされ、とても丁寧で、可愛いらしいかたでした。バスの雰囲気が、和やかな感じで、楽しかったです。

I participated because I wanted to make it to my flight before 3 PM.

【Sefa Utaki】
From the parking lot to the famous rock area that you often see in photos, there was surprisingly quite a distance. I think it's better to prepare for a light trek (laughs). If you keep this in mind, it was a nice power spot!

【Okinawa World】
I focused on two things: the limestone cave and the Okinawan traditional costumes. I was a bit rushed, but I managed to see both. We had a great time, but be cautious about the time.

【Himeyuri Monument】
*Here, I didn't have enough time to see much (;'∀'). However, I was grateful to receive a couple of sata andagi, which helped tide me over until lunch. You could get them without having to buy anything! (^^)! (laughs)

In the end, I was able to spend my time meaningfully until my flight on the last day, which was great!

15時前のフライトに間に合わせたくて、参加しました。

【斎場御嶽】
駐車場から、写真とかでよく見る有名な岩の場所までは、意外と距離がありました。軽いトレッキングくらいの準備で行った方がいいと思います(笑)これさえ覚悟して行けば、良い感じのパワースポットでした！
【おきなわワールド】
鍾乳洞と沖縄民族衣装の２つに目的を絞って行き、
少し急ぎ気味で、なんとか両方行けました。
私たちは十分楽しめましたが、時間には少し要注意です。
【ひめゆりの塔】
※ここでは、時間が短すぎて特に何も見れてません(;'∀')
ただ、サーターアンダギーを１つずつもらえたのが、
昼食までの繋ぎになり、有難かったです。
何も買い物しなくても貰えました～!(^^)!笑

結果的に、最終日の飛行機に乗るまでの時間を、
有意義に過ごすことができて、よかったです！

This tour is packed with activities, so I'll introduce each part individually!

【Tropical Dream Center】
I was able to relax quite a bit. However, it seemed like there was only one place to have lunch in the very large center, so it would be wise to keep an eye on the time. The observation area visible from the café can be accessed, so be sure to check that out!

【Kouri Island】
The time was a bit short, but I was able to take super beautiful photos with the bridge and the bright blue sea in the background!

【Okashi Goten】
In the souvenir corner where non-sweet items are sold, there’s a glass-walled area where you can see the beautiful sea, so it might be worth checking that out too.

【Manzamo】
That famous cliff! It’s more about viewing the cliff from a distance.

【American Village】
I didn’t do much shopping and instead went to Sunset Beach to relax. I thought it was just in time for the sunset, but it was a bit early.

On the way back, we arrived a little early, which was helpful.

The guide played the sanshin and sang, making the bus ride enjoyable too! I was able to fully enjoy Okinawa all day long.

内容が盛りだくさんのツアーなので、個別に紹介します！

【熱帯ドリームセンター】
そこそこのんびりできました。ただ、とても広いセンター内で、昼食を取れるところが１カ所しかない？ようだったので、時間には気を付けた方がよさそうです。カフェから見える展望台的な場所は、出て行くことができるので、要checkです！
【古宇利島】
時間は短めですが、橋と真っ青な海をバックに超きれいな写真が撮れました！
【御菓子御殿】
お菓子じゃないものが売っているお土産コーナーの奥は、ガラス張りできれいな海が見れるので、そこも見てみるといいかも。
【万座毛】
あの有名な崖です(笑)
崖を遠くから眺める、って感じです。
【アメリカンビレッジ】
あまり買い物はせずにサンセットビーチへ行き、のんびり過ごしました。
ちょうどサンセットかな、と思ったのですが、ちょっと早かったです('Д')

帰りは、少し早めに着き、助かりました。

ガイドさんが三線を演奏してくれたり、歌を歌ってくれたり、バスの移動時間も楽しかったです！！一日中沖縄をガッツリ満喫できました。

It was an early morning departure, but we had a hotel pickup. About 80% of the participants were foreigners. Since we arrived at Mount Ontake early, it was great that there were no other tourists around. By the time we returned to the bus, there were many tourists...

At Okinawa World, we got caught up with a group of school trip students, but that was expected. We then got off at Naha Airport. I recommend using it on the last day.

The guide seemed to not speak any English at all, which was unfortunate for the foreign participants. They couldn't even explain where to get off... I thought it would be helpful to have some tour information written in English.

早朝の出発でしたが、ホテルピックアップでした。８割は外国人参加者。
早い時間に御嶽到着なので、他の観光客が居なくてとても良かった。
バスへ戻る頃には沢山の観光客が....
おきなわワールドでは修学旅行集団に巻き込まれましたが、それは想定内。
そのまま那覇空港に下車。
最終日の利用がおすすめですね。

ガイドさん、全く英語できないようで、
外国人参加者がかわいそうでした。
下車の場所も説明できずに....
何か英語で書かれたツアー説明あれば良いかもと思った。

I had a full day of fun! I was unsure about renting a car, but I'm glad I chose this option. The guide was wonderful and taught us about the various attractions, songs, and Ryukyu culture. The Churaumi Aquarium, as well as Ryukyu Village and the stunning views, were all enjoyable. It's an experience that you can't have with a rental car.

一日たっぷり遊べました！レンタカーと迷いましたが
こちらにしてよかったです。ガイドさんも素敵な方で
各名所の説明や歌や琉球文化などを教えてくれました。
美ら海水族館はもちろん琉球村や絶景も楽しかったです。
レンタカーでは味わえない感動です。

Good trip! But poor lunch! It would be better if your staff can speak some english.

I participated in a course to visit the Valley of Gangala. It was scheduled to include Okinawa World, but we actually didn't go there (laughs).

(Okinawa World and the Valley of Gangala are right in front of each other, but the activities are separated by course. While the participants of the other course went to Okinawa World, we joined the Valley of Gangala tour.)

I had been to Okinawa World before and didn't particularly want to go this time, so it was fine, but since it seems to be included in the course details, it's something to be aware of.

It was good because it was more efficient and cheaper than going individually.

ガンガラーの谷へ行くコースに参加しました。
予定ではおきなわワールドも記載されていますが、実際は行きません(笑)
(おきなわワールドとガンガラーの谷は目の前なのですが、コースによって別れて行動になります。もう一つのコース参加者がおきなわワールドに行っている間に、ガンガラーの谷ツアーに参加するので。)
おきなわワールドは以前に行ったことがあり、今回は特に希望してなかったので、よかったですが、コース内容を見ると含まれている感じなので気を付けた方がいいです。
個人で行くより効率的に安く回れたのでよかったです。

I was traveling with a 4-year-old, and I was happy that they paid attention to the children. They also helped by providing information about the showtimes at the aquarium, which was very helpful. The travel time from Naha is long, but I think it's a cost-effective tour.

４歳の子連れでしたが、子供にも気を配ってくれて嬉しかったです。水族館でのショーの時間の案内などもしてくれ助かりました。那覇からの乗車時間は長いですが、コスパが良いツアーだと思います。

It was a day where we could truly feel Okinawa! The water buffalo cart ride became a wonderful memory, and my husband and I said we definitely want to go back to Ishigaki Island again. We had a reservation for the afternoon, so we only had 50 minutes after the water buffalo cart ride to return to Ishigaki Island, and it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't explore more with the rental bicycles. I think it would be even better if there was enough time to ride around with the rental bicycles in the afternoon as well!

沖縄を感じられた1日でした！
水牛車も良い思い出になり、夫婦でまた絶対に行きたいねと言いながら石垣島に戻りました(^^)
午後の予約をしたので、水牛車終わり後、石垣島に戻るまでに50分しかなく、レンタル自転車して、回れなかったのが少し残念でした。。
午後からのものも、レンタル自転車で周れる時間があればもっと良いと思います！