All Reviews for Bus Tours

I misunderstood that bike rentals were included in the activities on Taketomi Island, which caused some confusion upon arrival. I wish there had been an explanation at least when issuing the tickets. It seems that other customers received an explanation.

竹富島での過ごし方にレンタサイクルとあるので、含まれてると勘違いしてついてからゴタゴタしました。せめてチケット発行の時に説明がほしかったです。
他のお客様には説明があったようです。

I felt very relaxed while riding the water buffalo cart and listening to the sanshin.
I enjoyed a leisurely stroll on Yubu Island.
On Taketomi Island, I couldn't get a grasp of the schedule and only wandered around the port for a bit before returning, which left me feeling a bit unsatisfied, but I think it was good that I was able to return to Ishigaki Island early.

水牛車に乗って三線を聞きながらとてものんびりとした気分でとても癒されました。
由布島ではゆっくり散歩気分で散策が楽しかったです。
竹富島では、段取りが把握できずに港の周りを少しだけ散策して直ぐに港に戻り少し不完全燃焼でしたが、石垣島に早く戻れたのはよかったと思っています。

Since I was going to Ishigaki Island, I wanted to explore the surrounding islands as well, so I signed up for a tour. I was satisfied because we were able to efficiently visit each island.

折角石垣島に行くのであれば離島巡りもしたいなと思い申し込みました。効率よく各島を巡れたので満足です。

I was able to see the mangrove forest, ox carts, and Taketomi Island quite efficiently. I was unsure whether to rent a car and explore on my own, but I’m glad I didn’t because I wouldn’t have been able to do it as efficiently.

マングローブ林、牛車、竹富島をかなり効率良く見れました。自分でレンタカー借りて回るのと、迷いましたが、こんなに効率的には回れなかったので、良かったです。

In the morning, we were picked up by the hotel, marking the start of our day. We took a boat from Euglena, navigating up the mangrove river while enjoying views of the various islands. Our main goal was to ride in an ox cart, swaying gently while listening to the island songs played on the sanshin. The day continued leisurely to Yubu Island and then to Taketomi Island, making it a truly fulfilling experience.

朝ホテルにお迎えが来てくれて一日の始まりでした。ユーグレナから船に乗って、各島々を見ながらマングローブの川を遡上…1番の目的の牛車に揺られ、三線の音で島唄を聞きながら、ゆっくりと由布島へそして竹富島へと続いた1日はとっても充実感あふれるものでした。

Due to the season, the outdoor waiting times at various points were minimal, allowing us to conserve our energy. The breeze during the mangrove tour was pleasant, and traveling by water buffalo was enjoyable. There were two participants from our group, but for some reason, the others were all part of a tour group, leading to an early departure for the ferry and other activities. At the water buffalo riding area in Yufu, our two groups were left waiting until the very end without guidance, which was quite concerning.

季節柄、ポイントポイントでの屋外の待ち時間が少なくて体力が温存できました。
マングローブツアーの風が気持ちよいし、水牛での移動も楽しかったです。
こちらからのツアー参加者は、2人、2組で
なぜか他はツアー団体ご一行様と同じで、フェリーなど出発予定時間よりかなり早い出航となったり、由布での水牛乗り場では2組だけ最後の最後まで案内されなくて不安でしかありませんでした。

The date I initially wanted to book was fully booked, but when I inquired just in case, they were able to accommodate my reservation. Their response was very quick, and I was able to smoothly change my schedule, so I felt it was a good decision to book with Veltra even before participating.

The tour content was, of course, very satisfying. Since the itinerary did not include a stop at Taketomi Island, I would like to visit Taketomi Island next time I go.

最初に予約したかった日が満席だったのですが、ダメ元で問い合わせてみたところ、予約OKしていただき、またとても迅速な対応、スムーズに日程変更もできたので、参加する前からベルトラで申込みをしてよかったと思いました。
ツアー内容も、もちろんとても満足度の高い内容でした。竹富島へは寄らない内容だったので、次回行く時は竹富島へも行ってみたいと思いました。

The staff's guidance was smooth. The reception and the tour guide on the bus were great. The lunch bento was also delicious. I enjoyed it from start to finish.

スタッフさんの案内の流れがスムーズ。受付やバス車内の観光ガイドさんの対応が良かった。お昼のお弁当も美味しかった。最初から最後まで楽しめた。

The water buffalo was great, but you shouldn't expect much free time. The water buffalo walks very slowly, so by the time free time came, it was tough to explore the island even if you rented a bicycle.

水牛はよかったですが、自由時間は期待しない方がいいです。
水牛さんはゆっくりゆっくり歩くので、自由時間になった時には自転車をレンタルしても島を散策するには厳しい時間になってました。

Since it was my first time in Ishigaki Island, I was taken care of by Ishigaki Island Dream Tourism. Throughout the entire itinerary, I could feel the thoughtfulness of the staff. It started with a send-off from the port, and during the mangrove cruise and the bus ride from Iriomote Island to Yubu Island, they provided detailed explanations and shared many interesting stories while driving the boat and bus, making it a very enjoyable and meaningful time. I was able to leisurely cross to Yubu Island on a water buffalo while listening to the wonderful sounds of the sanshin. I'm really glad I signed up for this. Thank you very much.

初めての石垣島ということで石垣島ドリーム観光さんにお世話になりました。全ての行程においてもスタッフの皆様の心遣い感じることができました。港からの見送りから始まり、マングローブ遊覧船&西表島から由布島へのバスでの案内は船やバスを運転されながら丁寧な解説や興味深い話を沢山していただき、とても楽しく有意義な時間を過ごすことができました。水牛で由布島までも、のんびりと素敵な三線の音色を聴きながら渡ることができました。こちらに申し込んで本当に良かったです。ありがとうございました。

A tour around the three islands of Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Takefu Island. The weather was great, and it was a very efficient tour with no wasted time. There was also a reasonable amount of free time, which allowed us to enjoy ourselves. The staff were wonderful in their response to those who felt unwell. There are several companies offering similar tours, but it seems they operate their own boats, making for a safe and comfortable journey.

西表島、由布島、武富島の三島めぐり。天気も良く非常に効率的に回れる無駄のないツアー。
それなりに自由行動もあり、堪能できました。
気分の悪くなった方への対応など、スタッフさんも素晴らしい。何社か同様のツアーありますが、自社所有の船での運航のようで安心快適な旅でした。

It has a wonderful uniqueness compared to other aquariums. I enjoyed watching the colorful fish of the southern seas and the size of the whale shark. At Pineapple Park, I learned about the variety and how to distinguish the sweetness. The guide had an Okinawan accent, which made it difficult to understand at times.

他の水族館と違った素晴らしさがあります。南海の魚のカラフルさ、ジンベイザメの大きさなど見ていて楽しかった。
パイナップルパークでは種類の多さと甘さの見分け方も勉強になりました。
ガイドさんは沖縄なまりもあり、よく聞き取れないことがありました。

I participated in a tour that covered Ishigaki Island, Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island. I was really grateful that it included all the remote islands I wanted to visit and allowed us to explore efficiently!

The great nature of Iriomote Island, the water buffalo cart on Yufu Island, and actually riding a water buffalo on Taketomi Island created wonderful memories.

However, I felt a bit regretful that if we had a little more time on Taketomi Island, we could have explored other places as well. That said, I was very satisfied with how fulfilling the day was!

石垣島から、西表島・由布島・竹富島をめぐるツアーに参加しました。
行きたかった離島を全部網羅してくれていて、効率よく回れたのが本当にありがたかったです！

西表島の大自然、由布島の水牛車、そして竹富島では実際に水牛に乗れて、すごくいい思い出になりました。

ただ、竹富島ではもう少し時間があれば、他の場所も見て回れたかなぁ…と少しだけ名残惜しさもありました。
とはいえ、1日でここまで充実していたのは大満足でした！

I had a great time in Okinawa thanks to the bus guide's explanations. Thank you! I'm glad I could visit various places.

バスガイドさんの説明で楽しく沖縄旅ができました。ありがとうございます！いろんなところに行けてよかったです。

I was busy visiting three islands in one day, but I was able to efficiently see the highlights, which made me excited for my next trip as a first-time visitor. Riding the water buffalo cart was a lot of fun since it was my first time. While traveling to Yubu Island on the water buffalo cart, I discovered a fiddler crab. I was moved to see the fiddler crab, which I had only known from songs, right in front of me! The oil miso from Yubu Island that we had on the tour was exquisite. I couldn't help but buy some at the souvenir shop. I was torn between exploring the mangroves of Iriomote Island by canoe or kayak or taking a sightseeing boat, but choosing this tour was definitely the right decision for me. It was great to ride the boat and leisurely reflect on the mangrove ecosystem while listening to the guide's explanations. The bus driver's sightseeing commentary while traveling on Iriomote Island was also outstanding. Although it was a short time, I was able to learn more about Iriomote Island than what is in the guidebooks.

一日で3つの島を回るので忙しかったです。が、見どころを効率よく見れたので初めて訪れた旅行者には次回の旅行への期待が膨らみました。水牛車に乗るのは初めてだったのでとても楽しかったです。由布島に水牛車で移動中に、シオマネキを発見。これまで歌でしか知らなかったシオマネキを目の前で見ることができ感動！ツアーで食べた由布島の油味噌は絶品でした。思わず土産物屋で買ってしまいました。西表島のマングローブをカヌーやカヤックで巡るか観光ボートにするか迷ったけどこのツアーにして私は大正解。ボートに乗り、船頭さんの解説を聞きながらゆったりとマングローブの生態系に思いを馳せれたのはよかったです。西表島を移動中のバスの運転手さんの観光案内も大変すばらしかったです。短い時間ですが西表島のことをガイドブック以上に知ることができました。

Despite the rain and strong winds caused by the typhoon, it was convenient that the bus was able to park right at the tourist attractions, except for the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Our guide, Kim, worked hard to manage the tour on time. The sightseeing information was provided in a style that could be read on smartphones, so opinions may vary on whether this is better than the traditional style. This tour was suitable for those who want to visit various places all at once when time is limited.

台風の影響で雨や強風でしたが、「美ら海水族館」を除いて、観光名所にバスが横付け状態だったので、助かりました。ガイドのキムさんも、時間通りにツアーをマネージメントしようとがんばられていました。観光案内は、スマホで読み取るスタイルなので、従来のスタイルとどちらが良いかは好みが分かれるところです。時間がない時にいっぺんにいろいろなところを回りたい人向きのツアーでした。

I was worried that the tour of the three islands would be hectic, but overall, it was a well-organized and incredibly smooth experience! The staff were friendly, and the guide was experienced and easy to understand, making it enjoyable even for first-timers. I felt that the free time on Taketomi Island went by too quickly, and it would have been nice to have a bit more time, but it was still a very enjoyable tour!

3島を回るツアーで慌ただしくないか心配でしたが、全体的に流れに無駄がなく、凄くスムーズで完成されたツアーでした！スタッフの方も親切で、ガイドの方もベテランでわかりやすく、初めてでも最高に楽しめます👍竹富島のフリータイムがあっという間でもう少し長いと良かったと感じましたが、それでもとても楽しめるツアーでした！！

It was convenient to visit places that are difficult to reach without a car, and I was able to enjoy sightseeing while taking breaks on the bus. The duration of the stay was just right, allowing us to efficiently visit major tourist attractions.

車がないと不便な所もまわってくれ、バスで休憩しながら楽しく観光地に行けた。
滞在時間もちょうど良く効率的にメジャーな観光地をまわれた。

I chose a tour with a glass-bottom boat, but unfortunately, due to the impact of a typhoon, we had to change our plans. However, they kindly accommodated us with a different plan, and we were able to enjoy a fun sightseeing experience. Thank you very much.

グラスボート付きのツアーにしましたが、あいにくの台風の影響で結構となってしまってプランを変更しました。が、再度別のプランに快く対応していただき楽しい観光ができました。
ありがとうございました。

You can have a lot of experiences at a reasonable price. The duration of stay at each location was also sufficient, allowing us to fully enjoy everything. Additionally, the tour guide was very kind and friendly. I think we were able to have a pleasant trip, as they communicated well with various guests from both domestic and international backgrounds.

リーズナブルにたくさんの体験ができます。
全ての場所の滞在時間も十分に取られていたので満喫できました。
また、ツアーガイドの方がとても親切でフレンドリーな方でした。国内外のいろんなお客さんともコミュニケーションをとっており、和やかな旅ができたと思います。

The Sefa Utaki was a bit disappointing. However, the Gyokusendo Cave was very good. The tour guide at Gyokusendo provided interesting explanations, and I enjoyed it. I received detailed information about the banyan trees and the limestone caves. I heard that research is still ongoing, so there may be new discoveries!

斎場御獄ほちょっと残念でした。でもガンガラーの谷はとても良かったです。ガンガラーの谷のツアーガイドさんが興味を持てる説明をしてくださり楽しめました。ガジュマルの木や鍾乳洞について詳しく説明を受けました。今現在も調査が続いているとのこと新しい発見が見つかるかもしれませんね！

I was able to efficiently tour the highlights of the island. The guide's explanations were also very good. Thank you for the enjoyable time!

島内のみどころポイントを効率よく観光出来ました。
ガイドさんの説明もとてもよかったです。
楽しい時間をありがとうございました！

The time allocation was very good, and I had a great time! The guides for the water buffalo, bus, and boat were also fun.

時間の配分もとても良く楽しく過ごせました♪
水牛、バス、船のガイドさんたちのトークも楽しかったです。

I thoroughly enjoyed Iriomote Island and Yufu Island. I had experienced them once during my student days, but experiencing them again as an adult made me see things differently, and my sensibilities have changed, so it felt fresh again. The staff provided interesting explanations and I got to listen to Okinawan folk songs, so I was glad to have such a variety of experiences!

西表島、由布島をとても満喫できました。
学生の頃にも、一度経験しているのですが
再度、大人になってから経験すると
見るところが違ったり、感性も変わってるので
また新鮮に感じました。
スタッフさんの、豆知識的な解説もあったり
沖縄民謡？も聴かせていただいたり
いろんな経験をできてよかったです！

The itinerary was smooth and efficient from the morning pickup to the final drop-off, and I was very satisfied. The main destination was the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, but the brief stop at Kouri Island was a great addition. Of course, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was wonderful, and I had plenty of time to enjoy it. I actually didn't have high expectations for the Pineapple Park, but it turned out to be very fun and really great. The entire tour was absolutely perfect with no wasted time!

朝のピックアップから最終降車地点までスムースで無駄のない旅程を組んであり大満足です。目的は美ら海水族館でしたが、古宇利島に少し立ち寄る流れはとても良かったです。美ら海水族館は言うまでもないですが時間もたっぷりで良かったです。またパイナップルパークは実は期待してなかったのですが行ってみるととても楽しくて凄く良かったです。全行程全く無駄なく最高のツアーでした！

We used this service to visit three remote islands in one day, as arranging it ourselves would have taken too much time! Other than the transportation, we had basically free time and were able to enjoy it at our own pace.

1日で離島３つ回るには個人手配では、時間もかかるため利用しました！
移動以外は基本的に自由行動で、自分たちのペースでゆっくり楽しめました。

I don't think I could have visited so many places on my own from morning until evening, so I really enjoyed being taken around on the tour.

個人では朝から夕方までの間でこんなにたくさんまわれなかったと思うので、ツアーで連れて行ってもらえてとても満喫できました。

I participated in a half-day course at Saijo-ō-gokoku and Niihara Beach. The bus guide's explanations were detailed and enjoyable, and the guidance was more thorough and easy to understand than I had expected. Since I am traveling alone without a car, I would like to join a full-day course next time.

斎場御獄、新原ビーチ、半日コースに参加しました。バスガイドさんの説明も詳しく楽しく、思っていたよりしっかりと案内していただき分かりやすかったです。車なし一人旅なので、次は１日コースに参加したいです。

As a person in my 60s traveling alone, I was initially worried about the meeting point, bus station, and restrooms, but everything was taken into consideration. The water buffalo cart that I was looking forward to was wonderful, and what exceeded my expectations was the bus tour of Iriomote Island with the driver's guidance. I was also able to see the butterflies I wanted to see during my free time on Yubu Island. Although the ferry ride between Ishigaki and Iriomote Islands was long, I enjoyed it, and I'm dreaming of a trip where I can stay on Iriomote Island next time.

60代、1人参加なので集合場所やバス乗り場、お手洗いなど不安でしたが全てに配慮されていました。
楽しみにしていた水牛車はもちろん、予想以上に良かったのは西表島のバス観光で運転手さんのガイド。由布島での自由時間に見たかった蝶を見れた事。
石垣と西表島の船の時間が長いことも楽しみながら、次は西表島に滞在する旅も夢見ています。

I was amazed by the 17.5 km mangrove and felt inspired! Thank you, Yuka the water buffalo, for doing such a great job transporting us! The plants and food on Yubu Island were delicious. I also enjoyed Taketomi Island; all of it became wonderful memories.

17.5kmもあるマングローブに驚きパワーをいただき感動しました！
水牛のゆうかちゃん、よく頑張って私たちを運んでくれて有難う！
由布島の植物、お食事もおいしかったです。竹富島も満喫、いずれもいい思い出になりました。