All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

I was able to visit three islands, and it was a very meaningful time. The mangroves, water buffalo carts, and the streets of Taketomi Island were amazing. The rental bicycles were great. The ferry from Ishigaki Island is very rocky, so those who are prone to motion sickness definitely need to take anti-nausea medication! After arriving at Taketomi Island, I took a bus to the city center, but it was unfortunate that the departure was delayed because we were waiting for the next ferry. This reduced our sightseeing time on Taketomi Island.

3つの島をまわることが出来て、とても有意義な時間でした。
マングローブや水牛車、竹富島の街並みは最高でした。レンタサイクル良かったです。
石垣島からの船はとても揺れるので、酔いやすい人は酔い止め必須です！
竹富島に着いてから市街地まで行くバスに乗車したけれど、次の便の船を待っていた為、発車が遅れたことが残念です。竹富島観光の時間が減りました。

I didn't know places like this still existed. It's as if Yufu Island is heaven, a paradise, and the water buffalo cart is a shuttle to heaven—truly like a dream. The water buffalo cart feels like it's moving through time and space. There’s such a different world here that it makes me worry about returning to reality. I'm glad I went.

まだ、こういう場所があったのか。まるで由布島は天国、楽園、水牛車は天国への送迎、まさに夢の中。水牛車は時空を超えて移動しているようです。現実世界に戻れるか心配になるほど違った世界があります。行ってよかった。

I was able to enjoy the sightseeing bus until my flight around 3:00 PM. They can drop you off at the airport along the way, but it's not too far from the bus terminal to the airport, so I recommend this for your last day.

15:00頃のフライトまで観光バスで楽しめました。途中で空港下車も対応してくれますが、バスターミナルまで戻っても空港まではそんなに遠くないので最終日におすすめします。

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！！

Regarding the tour guide, while they didn't exhibit particularly bad behavior, their lack of enthusiasm was quite noticeable. I understand that due to cost issues, there wasn't a bus guide, but all the information about Okinawa was provided through a pre-recorded audio system on the bus.

Additionally, it would be helpful if they could call out names or display the tour name on a poster at the meeting point, as it was unclear which bus to board. Also, the name of the tour displayed above the bus front should match the name of the tour we are participating in to avoid confusion.

These are the points that concerned me. I hope for improvements.

添乗員について
特に酷い態度を取ったりするわけではないが、やる気のなさがすごい
費用などの問題でバスガイドがつかないのはわかるが、バスの中での沖縄案内は録音済みの無線で全て済ませていた。
あとは集合場所で名前を呼ぶなりツアー名などの案内を画用紙等で表示させてくれないとどのバスに乗るのかわからない。それとバスフロントの上に表示させるツアーの名前を参加するツアーの名前と同じにしてくれないとわからない。

以上が気になった点です。
改善よろしくお願いします。

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。

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。

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！

I planned my trip mainly around the Churaumi Aquarium. I had the option to choose courses that included Kouri Ohashi and Pineapple Park, but I found the glass-bottom boat and American Village to be appealing as well, so I went with this course. The tour guide was really great, and it was a packed and indulgent day! Since everyone has their own car, the traffic was surprisingly heavy, and I felt that renting a car could be quite challenging.

美ら海水族館をメインにプランを立てました。
古宇利大橋・パイナップルパークとコースが選べましたが、グラスボートとアメリカンビレッジも魅力的だったので、このコースにしました。
添乗員さんも凄く良かったですし、盛り沢山で欲張りな一日でした！
一人一台車社会で渋滞は思いの外凄く、レンタカーでは大変だなと感じました。

I reserved a charter taxi in advance and toured Ishigaki Island for four hours. The course was based on my requests and the driver's recommendations. The driver was very kind, guiding me to photo spots and even making reservations for a glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay, allowing me to efficiently visit the highlights. It's more cost-effective and private compared to group bus tours, so I highly recommend it.

貸切タクシーを事前予約して寄港地の石垣島を4時間で観光しました。コースは、リクエストとドライバーさんのオススメです。ドライバーさんは親切な方で撮影スポットの案内や川平湾のグラスボートの乗船予約までして頂き、効率良く見所を周る事が出来ました。団体観光バスツアーよりお得でプライベートで観光が出来てオススメです。

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！

I was able to enjoy sightseeing in the northern region comfortably on a beautiful large bus. The tour guide was cheerful and articulate, and spoke fluent English. The sashimi for lunch was fresh and delicious. It seemed to be a popular place, as many locals were there by opening time. It was also nice that we didn't have to wait for our seats during the tour. We spent an hour at Daishi Forest Park, where the shapes of the rocks were interesting, and there were impressive sights like the large banyan tree. We also had a fun time observing the Okinawa rail with explanations from the staff. I was delighted to receive lemon jelly, lemon cake, and a bottle of water as a gift.

綺麗な大型バスで楽に北部観光が出来ました。添乗員さんはハキハキとして明るく、英語もペラペラでした。昼食のお刺身が新鮮で美味しかった。人気店らしく開店時間には地元の方々が沢山いらしてました。ツアーでは待たされず席が用意されているのも良かったです。大石林山は1時間の滞在でしたが岩の形も面白く、大きなガジュマルの木など見応えがありました。ヤンバルクイナも施設の方の解説があり楽しく観察出来ました。レモンゼリーとレモンケーキ、お水1本プレゼントがあり嬉しかったです。

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！