All Reviews for Caving

11:00 Meet at Shiragi Beach for 1 hour of snorkeling
After 12:00 End and disperse
15:30 Meet again (due to low tide)
17:00 End
It would be more customer-friendly to schedule from 14:00 to 17:00 to allow for other plans.

The total time from start to finish is 6 hours, but the actual usage time is only about 2.5 to 3 hours. I wasn't particularly expecting to see turtles, so it was fine if I didn't encounter any, but since we only swam in the bay at Shiragi Beach, there was no need for a tour; just renting snorkeling gear would suffice.

At the Blue Cave, you ride a boat, and the experience is much more impressive, with a longer duration that provides a sense of fulfillment, so it would have been better to use that for two days. The staff's response wasn't bad, but with a typhoon approaching, the waves were strong, and there was a risk of serious injury on the rocky areas, especially for women and children participating.

I understand that the tour company needs revenue due to COVID, but they are not ensuring safety and security, which is why I give this rating.

Additionally, while the Blue Cave provided prescription goggles for free, here they charged 2000 yen. There was no receipt given in cash, so it might have just gone into the staff's pockets... w

11:00 シラギビーチ集合1時間だけシュノーケル
12時すぎ　終了、解散
15:30 集合(干潮時間の為)
17:00 終了
14:00〜17:00での方が他の予定を組めて客に優しい

開始から終了時間までが6時間で実質的には利用時間は2:30から3時間
亀は別に期待して無かったので遭遇できなくてもよかったですがシラギビーチの湾内で泳ぐだけなのでシュノーケル道具をレンタルするだけでツアーにする必要はありません。
青の洞窟では船に乗るし、感動レベルも高く、時間も充実感を感じられるくらい長いのでそちらを2日利用した方が良かったです。
スタッフの対応は悪くは無かったですが台風が来ている中で波が強く、岩場で脚を切るなど(たいしたことはなかったが)女性、子供が参加する中で岩場の多い中で大怪我する危険性は大いにありました。
コロナの為売上が必要性でしょうがツアー会社として安心安全は出来ていない為、この評価とします。

追加、青の洞窟では度付きゴーグルはタダでしたがこちらでは2000円取られました。現金で領収書も出なかったのでスタッフの小遣いになっていたりして・・・w

I was completely satisfied with the sense of achievement from activities like canoeing, trekking, waterfall play, and exploring limestone caves! It was my first experience canoeing, but thanks to the thorough instruction, I was able to progress slowly while enjoying the view of the mangroves.

We received a lot of information about plants and creatures as we headed towards the waterfall, and the refreshing feeling when I dove into the waterfall was unforgettable!

Exploring the limestone cave was an incredible adventure, and I truly felt the greatness of nature that took thousands of years to form! I'm glad I participated and was able to experience the natural beauty of Iriomote Island.

カヌーやトレッキング、滝遊び、鍾乳洞の洞窟探検などなど達成感満載で大満足です！
カヌー初体験でしたが、丁寧にレクチャーしてもらえたおかげでマングローブなどを眺めながらゆっくり進むことができました。
植物や生物などもたくさんレクチャーしてもらいながら滝を目指し、滝にダイブした時のひんやりさはたまりませんでした！

鍾乳洞は探検感すごく、何万年もかけて出来上がった自然の偉大さを感じました！
西表島の自然を体感できて、参加してよかったです。

Canoeing was absolutely wonderful! I was moved by the amazing experience of crossing a real river.

The trekking offered views I had never experienced before. When I reached the waterfall, I felt a great sense of accomplishment.

In the limestone cave, I was first struck by the entrance. It was a surprising and mystical experience.

Throughout the entire process, the guide was very knowledgeable and answered many of my questions. Their clear explanations made the tour much more enjoyable. It is a physically demanding tour, but I highly recommend it!

カヌーが最高に気持ち良かったです！本物の川を渡るという素晴らしい経験に感動しました

トレッキングでは今までに体験した事のない景色が見られます　滝にたどり着いた時には達成感がいっぱいでした

鍾乳洞ではまず入り口に衝撃を受けました　驚きと神秘に満ちた体験でした

全ての工程においてガイドさんの知識が豊富で質問にたくさん答えてくださいました　わかりやすい説明でツアーが何倍も楽しめたように思います　体力が必要なツアーではありますが本当におすすめです！！

The staff were incredibly kind and nice. The shuttle service made it easy to participate. The activity was a great nature exploration and very enjoyable. I thought it might be quite strenuous, but once I participated, the level of exercise was manageable and enjoyable. It was so good that I would like to try a different activity next time I visit.

スタッフさんが何より親切で良い人でした。送迎もあり参加もしやすかったです。
アクティビティは、大自然探索でとても楽しかったです♬結構しんどいのかな？と思いましたが、参加してみると楽しめる余裕がある運動量でした。
とても、良かったので次行ったときは別のアクティビティでお世話になりたいと思います。

I've always wanted to try canoeing through the mangroves! It was truly refreshing to slowly enjoy nature while paddling down the river under the bright blue sky, allowing me to forget the daily hustle and bustle. I was able to experience many things that I can't normally enjoy in my everyday life, such as trekking to a large waterfall and exploring untouched natural caves. If I had more time, I would love to try even more activities. I definitely want to go again!

ずっとやってみたかったマングローブのカヌー下り！
真っ青な青空の下ゆっくりと自然を満喫しながら川を下っていくのが日頃の喧騒を忘れることができて本当に気持ち良かったです。
大きな滝までのトレッキングや手つかずの自然の洞窟の探検など普段生活をしている中では味わえない事が沢山出来ました。もっと時間があればもっと色々なことを経験してみたいです。
また、是非行きたいと思います！

It was a very hot day, exceeding 33 degrees, but canoeing among the unique plants and trees of Iriomote Island was enjoyable, and the Pisanara Falls exceeded my expectations, feeling like a place that could be anywhere but Japan. The cave was naturally preserved in a good way; it was dark and narrow, but that added to the extraordinary experience! However, it seemed there wasn't a spot with light shining through like in the tour photos.

The trekking to the falls takes about 30 minutes and is quite hard. To prevent sunburn and to touch the plants, I recommend wearing long-sleeved leggings even in summer.

This tour is highly recommended for those who love caves and limestone caves. The tour guide was a very young woman, but she was dedicated and left a good impression. It seems that the place where we could store our luggage and borrow a shower also operates as a guesthouse, which had a great atmosphere. I would like to stay there next time I visit.

33度超えでとても暑い日でしたが西表島ならではの植物や木々の中のカヌーは楽しく、ピサナーラ滝は予想以上で日本とは思えない感じでした。洞窟も良い意味で自然そのままなので、くらく狭いですが、それがまた非日常でよかった！ただこのツアーの写真のような光が差す場所はなかったような…
滝までのトレッキングは30分くらいですがまあまあハードです。日焼け防止と植物に触れたりするので夏でも長袖スパッツをお勧めします。
洞窟や鍾乳洞好きな方にはこのツアーはとてもオススメです。
ツアーのガイドさんはとても若い女性の方でしたが一生懸命で好感がもてました。荷物を預けたりシャワーを借りたこちらはゲストハウスもやってらっしゃるようでとても雰囲気がよく、次回はこちらに泊まりでまた来たいと思います。

I was able to experience a lot of nature on Iriomote Island! The limestone cave provided an exciting and thrilling experience. The guide was friendly and explained the plants of Iriomote Island in an easy-to-understand way. I would love to use this service again!

西表島の自然に沢山触れあえました！鍾乳洞ではワクワクドキドキの体験ができました♩ガイドさんも気さくで西表島の植物についてわかりやすく教えていただきました(o^^o)また利用したいです♬

ほとんど曇りで雨の日でしたが、ジャングルとその天気はとても良い組み合わせだと思います。マングローブ川でのカヤックはとても楽しくてリラックスできましたし、滝も素晴らしかったですし、洞窟は雨の中の冒険のようでした。とても楽しい体験をしました。強くお勧めします！

It was mostly cloudy and rainy day, but I think the jungle and that weather are quite a good match. Kayaking on the mangrove river was so fun and calming, the waterfall was great, and the cave was like an adventure in the rain. Such fun experience I had. Highly recommended!

The staff who guided us were knowledgeable about various things and were wonderful. It started to rain heavily partway through the day, but it was an experience that reminded me of my childhood. As I entered the cave, I thought, "Is it really going to be like this?" and then an incredible view unfolded before me, which was moving. I felt that such an experience is hard to come by.

ガイドしてくださったスタッフの方もいろんな事をよく知ってて、ステキでした。
当日は途中から雨も強く降り始めましたが、子供の頃を思い出したような体験でした。洞窟はこんな所入って行くの～と思っていくと、すっごい景色が広がり、感動でした。こんな体験なかなか出来ないと思いました。

The guide was very kind and fun, and although we were caught in the rain while canoeing, it added to the adventure and was really great. The stories were interesting, and the giant rice balls we had for lunch were delicious, especially enjoyed in front of the waterfall. We had to crouch quite a bit to enter the cave, but we felt the beauty of nature's formations. It was a day filled with energy from nature!

ガイドさんもとても優しく楽しい方でカヌーも行きしなは雨に降られましたが、それもまた、探検ぼくてとてもよかったです。お話も面白くお昼ご飯の特大おにぎりも、滝の前で食べれて本当においしかったです。洞窟もかなりかがんだりしながら中に入り自然の造形美を感じました。自然からパワーをいっぱいもらった1日でした！

We participated in a day trip from Ishigaki Island with my wife and our second-grade son. The guide was very kind to us, and we had an incredibly memorable and amazing experience.

During the canoeing and trekking to the waterfall, the guide provided detailed explanations about the natural creatures and plants, and he answered my son's various questions appropriately, deepening his interest in nature. It was also a lot of fun to dive into the waterfall pool.

The itinerary was manageable even for canoe beginners, thanks to the appropriate advice, and the trekking was quick, taking only about 30 minutes.

The latter part in the limestone cave surprised me a bit as I didn't expect that to be the entrance, but it was filled with a sense of adventure and was enjoyable.

Next time, I want to stay on Iriomote Island and participate! My son seems to have had an unforgettable experience and is excitedly saying he wants to go back to Iriomote Island!

小２の息子と妻と3名で石垣島からの日帰り参加でした。
ガイドさんにはとても良くして頂き、非常に思い出に残る最高の体験ができました。

滝までのカヌーやトレッキングでは自然の生物や植物について細かく説明してくれて、息子の様々な質問にも適切に答えてくれて、自然への興味をより深いものにしてくれました。
滝壺にもダイブで入れ、とても楽しかったです。

行程は、カヌー初心者でも適切なアドバイスで問題なく進めることが出来たし、トレッキングも30分程度で行けるのであっという間に行けました。

後半の鍾乳洞は、ここから入るの？ってところが入口で少々ビックリしましたが、秘境感満載で楽しかったです。

今度は西表島に宿泊して参加したいと思います！！
息子も忘れられない体験になったようで、西表島また行きたい！と騒いでます

It was raining on the day of our adventure, which brought down our spirits a bit. However, we paddled our canoe through the heavy downpour and ventured deep into the river. From there, we trekked up through the dense jungle, and the sight of the swollen Pinai Sara was impressive, lifting our spirits significantly. The cave was completely dark without any lighting. We wore headlamps and bumped our helmets against the rocks, crouching down and getting our lower bodies wet—it was truly an adventure. The staff from Iriomote Island Monsoon were friendly and taught us many things with great care.

当日は雨だったのでテンションは下がっていたのですが
土砂降りの中、カヌー漕いで川の奥まで行き、そこからトレッキングで密林を登って目に入ってきた増水したピナイサーラは迫力があり、テンションアゲアゲになりました。また、洞窟は照明もなく真っ暗でした。
私達は、ヘッドライトをつけながら、ヘルメットを岩にぶつけたり、しゃがんで下半身を濡らしたりとまさにアドベンチャーでした。
西表島モンスーンさんは人柄も良く、丁寧で色んな事を教えてもらいました。

I booked a half-day tour to explore Iriomote Island during my main trip to Ishigaki Island. Although it rained, I was able to see impressive waterfalls, and I had a more enjoyable experience than I expected with trekking and cave exploration. The instructor provided various explanations along the way, making the time fly by. I think it's a course that allows you to experience the charm of Iriomote Island even in a limited time and enjoy it thoroughly!

石垣島に滞在メインの旅行で、西表島にも足を伸ばしたいと思い、半日コースを申し込みしました。
生憎の雨でしたが、迫力のある滝が見れましたし、トレッキングに洞窟探検、思った以上の楽しい体験が出来ました。道中、インストラクターの方がいろんな説明をしてくださるので、あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。
限られた時間でも西表島の魅力に触れられ、十分に楽しめるコースだと思います！

We experienced this with two people aged 65 and 61. We usually go out without plans, but since the weather tomorrow is forecasted to be cloudy, we started looking for options about two hours before leaving home and made a reservation without fully understanding the details. On the day, it drizzled on and off. What I thought would be a regular cave turned out to be an exciting cave exploration where we crawled through a limestone cave. The round trip to the waterfall involved canoeing and trekking, and everything exceeded our expectations. It was the best experience I've had so far. The guide was also very good. I was hoping to see the sunset and the stars in Ishigaki Island, but they were obstructed by clouds and moonlight. Next year, I want to stay in Iriomote. I definitely recommend this experience without worrying about age.

６５と６１歳の二人で体験してきました。
いつも予定なしで出かけるのですが、
明日の天気は曇りということで、
家を出る２時間位前から探したので
、内容をよく理解しないままでの予約をしました。
当日は小雨が降ったりやんだりでした。
予想もしなかった普通の洞窟と思っていたら
鍾乳洞の中を四つんばいになっての感動の洞窟探検。
カヌーとトレッキングで滝壺までの往復
すべてが期待以上の経験をさせていただきました。
今までの経験上最高の遊びでした。
ガイドさんもとても良かった。
石垣島では夕日と夜空の星を期待したのですが
雲と月明かりにじゃまされてしまいました。
来年は西表に泊まりたいと思います。
年齢を気にしないで是非体験してみたら良いですよ。

The local guide was very clear and provided explanations about the history and flora and fauna of Iriomote Island! I definitely want to participate again when I come back to Iriomote Island! This tour is highly recommended! The Pinaisara Falls were impressive!

現地のガイドさんがわかりやすく、西表島の歴史や動植物の説明を入れながらガイドしてくださいました！また西表島に来たら絶対に参加したいです！とてもオススメのツアーですよ！ピナイサーラの滝！見応え有りでした！

We participated as a group of eight men in their 30s and 40s. It was an experience that allowed us to let loose and enjoy ourselves until the end, truly a return to childhood. It wasn't the typical tourist route; we got to experience both the limestone caves and the mangroves. I never expected to have such a wild experience in Japan! The staff were very attentive and provided excellent support, which made us feel at ease. Thank you very much!!

30-40代男性8人で参加しました。
最後まではしゃいで楽しめる、
童心に帰るとはこの事か、と言う内容でした。
観光化されたお決まりコースではなく、
鍾乳洞もマングローブも、
日本でこんなワイルド体験ができるとは！
でもスタッフさんが丁寧に、
しっかりフォローして下さり安心。
ありがとうございました！！

We decided on this tour for our fifth grader and first-year middle school boy who wanted an active experience. On the day of the tour, we gathered at Uehara Port and heard it could get crowded coming from Ishigaki Island, so we arrived early to depart. We felt relieved to meet the staff waiting for us on-site, but this year there has been a dry rainy season, and the cave's sanitary conditions weren't good, so we quickly changed to canyoning for the afternoon. After moving to the shop, we put our valuables in a waterproof bag we borrowed and received a canoeing lesson before heading to the location. There were tandem options available, but they assured us that our fifth grader could manage alone. While being watched over and given advice, we trekked for 40 minutes, listening to stories about the flora and fauna, and were healed by the negative ions at Pinai Saara Falls. We enjoyed homemade rice balls from our guide for lunch and returned via the same route before heading to canyoning. We experienced jumping in from upstream, and the descent downstream was filled with excitement for the kids on a hot summer day, making for a very active and enjoyable day. It went by in a flash, but we truly had a fun day. I would love to sign up for the same tour again next time. Lastly, I was happy to receive many photos as well. For those looking to spend an active day, even though the cave plan changed, the staff were kind and I highly recommend it. Thank you!

小学５年と中１男子、アクティブな体験したいとこのツアーに決定。当日は上原港に集合ということで石垣島から混雑すると聞いて早め待機で出港。現地で待っていただいてるスタッフの方と合流でき安心したのですが今年は空梅雨で洞窟の衛生環境がよくないらしく急きょお昼から代案のキャニオニングに変更。一度店の方へ移動させていただいてから貴重品のみお借りした防水バックにいれてカヌーのこぎ方レクチャーし現地へ。２人のりもあるそうだけど小学５年でも一人で大丈夫、と見守ってアドバイスいただきながら片道４０分、動植物のお話聞きながらトレッキング、ピナイサーラの滝でマイナスイオンに癒されました。ガイドさんの手作りおにぎり、昼食いただき元来たルートで戻り、次はキャニオニングへ。上流から飛び込みも体験しつつ下流までの沢下りは暑い夏日に子供たちもおおはしゃぎでとてもアクティブに心地よくハードに１日満喫できました。あっという間でしたが、本当に楽しい１日過ごせました。今度もまた同じツアーで申し込みたいくらいです。また最後にたくさんの写メもいただけ嬉しかったです。アクティブに１日過ごされたい方洞窟は変更になりましたがスタッフの方も優しくおすすめです。ありがとうございました！

I experienced this with a friend, and the guide provided thorough explanations, making it a truly enjoyable day! We got to do activities like canoeing, waterfall play, and cave exploration—things we had never experienced before! It was really fun. Thank you so much!

友達と二人で体験させていただいたのですが、ガイドの方が丁寧に説明してくださり本当に楽しい1日になりました‼︎
カヌーに滝遊び、洞窟体験と今まで経験したことのない遊びをいっぱいさせていただきました‼︎
本当に楽しかったです♪ありがとうございました♪

I forgot to post this, but it's been a while... We canoed close to the waterfall and then trekked to the waterfall! We played in the water at the waterfall and had rice balls nearby. In the afternoon, we explored three caves! The trekking path was harder than I expected, but the excitement when we reached the waterfall was immense. The caves were natural, each with a different character, and there were some very large stalactites, as well as countless icicle-like formations on the ceiling that sparkled when light was shone on them. It was also fun to hear the guide talk about the mangroves and the flora and fauna of the island. I was very satisfied with the full day of activities. It was a tour that made me want to participate again. (I have the images saved on my computer, but I couldn't upload them successfully.)
Now that I can upload images, I have done so!

投稿を忘れておりだいぶたっておりますが・・・滝の近くまでカヌーで進み、その後、滝までトレッキング！滝で水遊び、周辺でおにぎりを食べました。午後から３つの洞窟を探検しました！トレッキングの道は思っていたよりハードめでしたが、その分、滝に到達したときは感激が大きかったです。洞窟は自然のままの洞窟で、それぞれ表情が違い、鍾乳石は、とても大きいものがあったり、天井に無数のつららがあったり、光を当てると粒子がきらきらしていました。ガイドさんがマングローブなど動植物や島のお話をしてくれたのも楽しかったです。１日盛りだくさんの内容で満足できました。また、参加したいと思えるツアーでした。（画像をパソコンに取り込んでありますがうまくアップロードできなかったです。）
画像がアップできるようになったのでアップしました！

I was moved by my first visit to Iriomote Island.
We rode canoes and aimed for the Pinai Sara Falls on a trekking adventure.
Since the trail is quite challenging, I think the kids (ages 13 and 9) will need two bottles of water each for the August tour.
However, the waterfall was incredibly refreshing, and the homemade lunch was very delicious, making all the fatigue disappear.

The cave exploration in the afternoon was also quite something!
I was amazed at how we could pass through such places, and the world inside the cave was completely devoid of light.
It got pretty muddy, but on the contrary, we had a blast.
(A helmet is a must!)

I actually wanted to give a maximum rating, but there were quite a few fingers in the photos taken by the guide, and it was hard to hear the explanations towards the back, so I rated it ★★★★.
The tour itself was flawless.

The Ishigaki Island lizards were incredibly beautiful! ♥

初めての西表島に感動しました。
カヌーに乗って、トレッキングでピナイサーラの滝を目指します。
なかなかの道なので８月のツアーでは子供たち（１３歳・９歳）の飲料水は２本づつ必要かと。
ただ、滝の水はとても気持ち良く、手作りのランチもとてもおいしく、疲れも吹っ飛びます。

午後からの洞窟めぐりもなかなかのモノ！
こんな所通れるの～とか、洞窟の中で光の全くない世界。
結構ドロドロになりますが、逆に思い切り楽しめました。
（ヘルメットは必須です）

本当は評価マックスにしたかったのですが、ガイドさんに撮ってもらった写真に結構指が入っていたのと、説明が後ろの方まで聞き取りにくかったので★★★★でした。
ツアー自体は文句なしです。

石垣島トカゲ、すっごくきれいでした♥

I was simply amazed by the experience of being surrounded by nature while canoeing. The water at the waterfall was a bit cold on May 1st, but I thoroughly enjoyed playing in the water. The caves were more impressive than I expected, and I think this tour is a great deal.

カヌーでは自然に囲まれ初めての体験にただただ感動しました。滝壺では5/1で少し冷たいですが、思いっきり水遊びを楽しめました。洞窟も思った以上に迫力満点で、このツアーはお得だと思います。