All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

I was healed by the beauty of the sea on Kouri Island, and at the Churaumi Aquarium, I forgot about my daily life while enjoying the aquarium and the sandy beach. I recommend it because you can visit the tourist attractions in one day. During the bus ride, the guide's fun and informative stories made me forget about the travel time. I would like to travel with this tour again.

古宇利島の海の美しさに癒され、美ら海水族館では水族館と砂浜で日常を忘れ、楽しかったです。観光名所を一日で訪れることが出来るのでお勧めです。バスの移動中もガイドさんの楽しく、勉強になる話で移動時間が気になりませんでした。また、このツアーで旅行をしたいと思います。

I thought it was great that we could disband at the airport, so I joined on the last day. Unfortunately, the weather was not ideal, so the views, such as those of Kabira Bay, were somewhat lacking. However, along the way, our veteran guide shared various stories unique to the locals, which was enjoyable. I would like to visit again when the weather is nice.

空港で離団できるのが良いな、と思ったので最終日に参加しました。あいにくの空模様だったので、川平湾などの景色はいまひとつ。ただ、道中でベテランガイドさんが地元の人ならではの話を色々と聞かせてくれたので楽しかったです。また天気の良いときに訪れたいです。

It was a very fulfilling tour where I could feel the atmosphere of each island! I was a bit disappointed that the meal was a bento, but there were plenty of highlights to see!

島それぞれの雰囲気を感じることができ、とても充実したツアーでした！
食事はお弁当なので、少しガッカリでしたが、見所満載でした！

The water buffalo can hold about 20 people, so depending on your seat, you might not be able to hear the guide's explanations at all. If you're sitting towards the back, you won't even feel like you're riding the water buffalo. I wanted to take a photo while riding, but it was impossible.

水牛は、20人くらい乗れるので
席によっては全然ガイドさんの説明が聞けない
後ろの方は水牛に乗ってる感じもしない。
乗ってるところの写真を撮りたかったけど無理でした

It was a very satisfying trip for a mature couple. I was concerned about the schedule with several hotel pickups, but the unique exterior designs of each resort hotel, including the approach and entrance, provided a good reference for our next hotel selection.

This time, it was great to hear stories from the local bus guide about the Okinawa base issue and the budget for the stationed troops.

As adults, we thoroughly enjoyed the aquarium's attractions, the whale shark and dolphin shows, as well as the dinosaur models at the Pineapple Park.

It's quite challenging to explore on our own, but thanks to the experienced driver, we were able to visit efficiently.

Next time, I would like to bring my grandchildren and participate in the 180-minute aquarium course.

　熟年夫婦旅でしたがとても満足出来る内容でした。
ホテル数か所ピックアップのスケジュールを見て時間気になってましたが
各リゾートホテルのアプローチ・エントランス等々外観デザインに特長が
あり次回のホテル選びの参考になりました。
　今回はバスガイドによる、沖縄基地問題・駐留軍への思いやり予算
についての現地の方ならではの話が聞けて良かった。
　大人ながら、水族館の仕掛け、ジンベイザメ・イルカショウ又
パイナップルパークの恐竜模型も十分に楽しめました。
　個人では中々観て周るには大変ですが、ベテラン運転手のお陰様で
効率よく見学出来ました。
　次回は孫を連れて水族館１８０分コースに参加したいと思います。

I chose this tour because I participated in a day trip to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium the day before. The weather was perfect, making it the best drive! At Kouri Island, I was able to see the beautiful sea and bridge from the sandy beach. The bus was shared with people heading to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. I was the only one at the Tropical Dream Center, but after parting ways with everyone at the electric vehicle stop within the marine park, I purchased a one-day pass (200 yen) from the electric vehicle driver and headed to the Tropical Dream Center.

The Tropical Dream Center has a quiet and calm atmosphere, unlike the aquarium. Bougainvillea, orchids, and many flowers were in full bloom. I was also able to see breadfruit and cacao pods. Since I could tour the place in about 90 minutes, I moved by electric vehicle to visit the Manatee Pavilion and the Sea Turtle Pavilion, which were free to explore! You can also watch the dolphin show at the Okichan Theater for free.

At Ryukyu Village, I was disappointed that the sugarcane juice I was looking forward to was sold out due to my late arrival, but I was very satisfied to visit Manzamo, as I had thought of the rock shaped like an elephant's trunk when I thought of Okinawa! The driver kindly used the coastal road for our travel, making it the best drive for me, as I cannot drive myself. The bus guide provided explanations about the flowers blooming along the road and shared information about Okinawa, including dialects and songs, making it a fun tour where I forgot I was participating alone. It was the most memorable day of this trip!

前々日に美ら海水族館への日帰りツアーに参加した為、このツアーを選択しました☺️
天気にも恵まれ最高のドライブでした❗
古宇利島では砂浜から綺麗な海と橋を見ることができました。
バスは美ら海水族館へ行く方々との乗り合いでした。
熱帯ドリームセンターは私一人でしたが海洋公園内を巡る電気自動車の停留所で皆様と別れ１日パス(200円)を電気自動車の運転手さんから購入し熱帯ドリームセンターに向かいました。
熱帯ドリームセンターは水族館とは違い静かで落ち着いた雰囲気です。
ブーゲンビリア、胡蝶蘭と沢山の花が咲き誇っていました。パンの木の実やカカオの実も見ることができました。
展望台も含め90分程で見学できた為、電気自動車で移動し無料で見学できるマナティ館、海亀館を見に行きました❗オキちゃん劇場(イルカショー)も無料で見ることができるんですよ～
琉球村では到着が遅かったせいか楽しみにしていたサトウキビジュースが売り切れで残念でしたが沖縄といったら像の鼻の岩と思っていた私は万座毛にも行けて大満足でした❗
移動も運転手さんの心遣いなのか海岸線を利用してくださり運転ができない私にとって最高のドライブでした❗❗
バスガイドさんの道の両脇に咲く花の説明など沖縄についての案内、方言や歌、皆様で一緒に歌ったり一人で参加している事を忘れるような楽しいツアーでした。
今回の旅で一番の思い出に残る１日でした❗

You can visit tourist attractions just by riding the bus, and the guide shares interesting facts and history during the ride, making it a great deal for 5,100 yen! At the aquarium, tickets are distributed after purchasing them together, so you can enter right away without waiting in line! There’s plenty of free time too! The guide also informed us about lunch spots before entering, allowing us to avoid the crowds by timing our lunch perfectly.

Then we went to the snack shop at the beach just when we were getting hungry! They sell a variety of snacks, including individual pieces of chinsuko and other treats, perfect for a snack time. The guide also took us to Manzamo, which was reassuring. The retro atmosphere of American Village was lovely! I was very satisfied to reach the far end of the main island in just one day!

バスに乗ってるだけで観光名所回れて、バスの中ではガイドさんが豆知識や歴史などを教えてくださって、これで5100円は安い！！！
水族館でも、チケットをまとめて購入後配布してくださるので、列に並ばずにすぐに入れます！自由時間も十分！入る前にランチの場所も教えて下さり、時間をずらして混雑に巻き込まれずにランチできました〜
そして海に行ってちょうどお腹が空いた頃に行く御菓子御殿！沢山のお菓子が売ってあり、ちんすこうやその他のお菓子のバラ売りもあり、おやつタイムもできます
万座毛もガイドして連れて行って下さり安心でした。アメリカンビレッジもレトロな雰囲気が良かった！
1日で本島の端まで行けて大満足です〜！

This was my first trip to Okinawa, so I participated in this bus tour. There was a bit of a problem with the departure time, which made me anxious, but their response afterwards was solid, so it was fine. We were able to visit many places in one day, which kept it enjoyable without getting bored. The various hotel pickups were also helpful for my next trip to Okinawa. We visited many tourist spots, so the time at each location wasn't very long, but for me, it was sufficient. This time, since it was a monitor tour, one person's fee was free, so I thought it was quite a good deal price-wise.

今回初めての沖縄旅行でしたので、こちらのバスツアーに参加致しました。出発時間のトラブルがあり焦りましたが、その後の対応はしっかりしてくれましたので、大丈夫でした。沢山の場所に1日で回れるので、飽きずに楽しめました。色々なホテルでのピックアップもあり次また沖縄旅行の際の参考になりました。観光場所も沢山回るので、1ヶ所の時間はそれほど多くないですが、私的には十分でした。今回はモニターツアーで料金も1人分無料でしたので、料金的にもかなりお得だと思いました。

Since I didn't plan to rent a car for this trip, I took advantage of this bus tour that allowed me to visit attractions such as the Churaumi Aquarium and Pineapple Park. I was able to visit places that are not accessible by train in just one day, and I had a relatively ample amount of time at each attraction, which made me very satisfied. I also felt very relaxed on the bus during the round trip. I'm glad I used this bus tour.

今回の旅行では車のレンタルをする予定が無かったため、美ら海水族館やパイナップルパークを始めとした観光地を巡ることのできるこのバスツアーを利用させていただきました。
電車などでは行くことができない場所にもバスで1日で巡ることができ、しかも1つ1つの観光地に割と十分な時間の割り当てで行くことができたため、とても満足しています。
行き帰りのバスでも、とてもリラックスできました。
このバスツアーを利用して良かったです。

I used this for a family trip. The locals were warm, and I had a great experience. I was very satisfied to buy pineapples cheaply on Yufu Island.

家族旅行で利用しました。
現地の皆さんも温かく、良い経験ができました。
由布島でパイナップルを安く買えて大満足です。

The guide's explanation was great.
I could tell where I was on the bus.
The time spent at the aquarium felt short.
If you want to stay longer at the aquarium, it might be better to go there directly by express bus.
As for the day's sightseeing, I was very satisfied!
Thank you.

ガイドさんの説明もよかったです。
自分が今バスでどの辺にいるのかわかります。
水族館の滞在時間は短く感じました。
水族館に長く居たい方は水族館のみ高速バスで行く方がいいかも。
一日の観光内容としては大満足でした！
ありがとうございました。

The guide's stories were very easy to listen to, and I was moved by the song after the storytelling. The driver ensured a safe and pleasant bus tour experience.

This was my first trip to Okinawa, and I had a great time while feeling the warmth of the local people. I was able to return home with wonderful memories. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんのお話しが とても聞き易く
物語の話しをして頂いた後の 歌に
感動しました。
ドライバーの方には安全運転で
気持ち良くバスツアーに参加させて頂来ました

今回初めて沖縄旅行でしたので
大変楽しく又 沖縄の皆さんの
あたたかさをかんじながら
帰って来る事が出来ました
ありがとうございました

I thought driving would be difficult due to the distance, so I joined a bus tour! It was a great deal since they took us to various sightseeing spots. The meeting place at the Prefectural Office Square was easy to find and convenient.

At the Churaumi Aquarium, I was able to see the whale shark up close, and I was very satisfied with the dolphin show as well! The little gifts of chin-suko and pineapple sherbet were a nice touch.

Unfortunately, the weather was not great for the views at Manzamo and Kouri Island, but I would like to participate in other tours with Veltra when I visit Okinawa again!

レンタカーを借りての移動は距離もあり運転も大変だと思い、バスツアーに参加！！色々な観光名所に連れて行ってもらえるのでお得なツアーでした。
集合場所の県庁前県民広場は、わかりやすく良かったです。
美ら海水族館では、ジンベイザメを間近で見る事ができ、そしてイルカショーも見て大満足でした！！
ちんすこうとパイナップルシャーベットのちょっぴりプレゼントは嬉しかったです。
万座毛と古宇利島での景色はあいにくのお天気だったので残念でしたが、また沖縄に行く時にはベルトラさんの他のツアーにも参加したいと思います！

There were some negative reviews, which made me a bit worried, but in reality, it wasn't like that at all. The staff were very pleasant!

However, riding the bicycle can be quite tiring (^^; There are many sandy areas that can get your tires stuck! I wonder if an electric bike or a water buffalo would have been better (´ω`；).

口コミに悪い意見もあり
少し心配していましたが
実際はそんなことなく
スタッフの方々も感じが良かったです！

ただ自転車結構疲れます(^^;
砂地が多くタイヤとられます！
電動や水牛の方が
よかったのかな〜とは
思いました(´ω`；)

I was able to smoothly enjoy the island-hopping tour. During the bus ride from Iriomote Island to the water buffalo cart boarding area, the driver's unique commentary was great, and the staff with the water buffalo cart entertained us with folk songs, making the trip enjoyable. Renting a bicycle to explore Taketomi Island allowed me to take it easy and go at my own pace, which was wonderful.

3島巡りをスムーズに観光する事が出来ました。
西表島から水牛車乗り場へのバス移動の際、運転手さんのユニークな案内も良かったし、水牛車の係りの方も民謡を聞かせてくださり、旅を盛り上げて頂き楽しく過ごす事ができました。
自転車を借りて竹富島巡りはのんびりと自分のペースで過ごせて良かったです。

Pineapple Park was more like an amusement park than I had imagined. I was expecting just a simple pineapple field. It's better to think of it as geared towards children.

パイナップルパークは遊園地化されていたので想像と違っていた。
単なるパイナップル畑を想像してました。
子供向けと考えた方が良いです。

Since I was traveling with my elderly grandparents, I was looking for a tour-type island-hopping experience rather than going individually. I was able to enjoy Taketomi Island, which I was most looking forward to, and I was also satisfied with visiting Iriomote Island and Yubu Island together. The weather wasn't very good, but the mangrove cruise and the water buffalo were impressive. While I can't say it was completely relaxing, I was able to spend a fulfilling day at a relatively leisurely pace. I'm glad I allocated a longer time for Taketomi Island.

高齢の祖父母も一緒の旅行でしたので、個人ではなくツアータイプの離島めぐりを探していました。
一番期待していた竹富島も楽しめましたし、西表島と由布島も一緒に行けて満足できました。
天候はあまりよくなかったのですが、マングローブクルーズと水牛が印象的でした。
のんびりゆっくり…とは言い切れませんが、それなりにゆっくりしながら充実した一日を過ごせました。竹富島は長めの時間にしておいてよかったです。

I’m not good at deciding on courses myself, so I decided to ask for help here.

Everything went smoothly and on time, and I was able to enjoy myself without any worries like, “Is this the right destination?”

The bus driver on Iriomote Island was the best. The lunch on Yubu Island was delicious. On Taketomi Island, I chose the bus tour and water buffalo ride. There were times when I thought, “Wait, we’re leaving already? I want to stay here a little longer…” but it was a great day packed into about 9 hours.

I definitely want to ask for help again!

自分でコースを決めるのが苦手なので、こちらでお願いすることにしました。

時間通りに、スムーズに活動でき、「行き先はここかな？」等という不安なく、安心して楽しむことができました。

西表島のバスの運転手さん、最高でした。由布島のランチ、美味しかったです。竹富島では、バス観光&水牛を選択しました。え？もう出発？もう少しここにいたいな…という時もありましたが、約9時間の中に、ぎゅぎゅっと詰まった良い１日でした。

是非またお願いしたいと思います！

The tour was very convenient for us to take since they offer pickup and drop services from well known hotels. If you do not have your own rental car and only have about a day or two to explore the city, I would say this tour is your best bet. There are other operators that pick you up from the airport, but if you are living up north in one of the secluded beach resorts then this option works very well since you don't have to go back and forth into the city.

The guide spoke Japanese but also had English translation. We could not follow the translation much but the views make up for it all.

Time wise, we found 150 minutes good enough for Churaumi Aquarium but I would have liked to stay at the Kouri beach for a little longer. Then again it is a personal choice since I am a fan of white sand beaches. Other than the Charaumi Aquarium, I felt it was more about going from point A to B to C rather than savouring A, B and C. Having said that, this tour did introduce me to some of the amazing places in Okinawa. I spent half of next day at Kouri beach to sink in it's beauty completely.

I participated in the afternoon tour. Although the price is the same as the morning tour, the afternoon one is one hour shorter. The places we visited were reduced, and I couldn't go to the scenic spots I wanted to see. It was stated that lunch was included, so I joined with an empty stomach, but it turned out to be just a light snack. If the tour content is different, it should be clearly stated, and if the afternoon tour is shorter, shouldn't the price be adjusted as well? I was really looking forward to the only island sightseeing, so I was disappointed.

午後のツアーに参加しました。午前と料金同じなのに午後の方が1時間短い。訪れる場所が削られ、行きたかった景勝地に行けませんでした。
ランチがついてると書いてたので、お腹を空かして参加したところ軽食。ツアー内容が違うなら違うと記載する必要がありますし、午後の方が時間も短いのであれば料金も変更するべきではないですか？唯一の島内観光で楽しみにしていただけにガッカリ。

My first trip to Okinawa. There were many things I learned from the guide's explanations that I didn't know before. I'm glad I participated because we were able to visit various sightseeing spots in just one day. If only the weather had been nice... that's the only downside.

初めての沖縄旅行。ガイドさんの説明で知らなかった事もいろいろありました。1日で色々観光名所が回れて参加してよかったです。お天気が良ければ…そこだけですね。

Although the weather was bad with rain and winds at 10 m/s, the boat ride was smooth and there were no issues. I was able to closely observe the mangroves unique to the Yaeyama Islands from a well-equipped boat designed for rain protection. The tour included a water buffalo cart ride to Yubu Island, a scene familiar from television, and it was enjoyable as a guest. On Yubu Island, the sight of the largest butterfly in Japan, the Papilio garamas, fluttering around was elegant and beautiful! The mangrove walking path is also well-maintained.

On Taketomi Island, I leisurely enjoyed my time exploring the Okinawan village by water buffalo cart and on foot. I returned to Ishigaki Island at 4:15 PM and took a photo with Yoshitaka Gushiken—what a thrill! The popular tour had a well-organized schedule, which was reassuring. It was unfortunate about the unpredictable weather. Lunch was somewhat disappointing compared to the delicious meal from the previous day. It would have been perfect if there had been more choices.

雨混じりで１０ｍ風速で悪天候であったが、ボートでの移動も揺れ少なく、
問題なかった。八重山諸島特有のマングローブも雨対策の完備したボートで
近くで観察できた。テレビでお馴染みの由布島への水牛車風景巡りであったが
お客主賓で楽しかった。由布島では日本で最も大きい蝶、オオゴマダラが飛び交う姿は、優雅で美しい！マングローブ遊歩道も整備されている。
竹富島では沖縄集落を水牛車と徒歩散策でゆったり時間を楽しんだ。
石垣島へ帰ったのが4時15分、具志堅用高と写真を撮り万歳！
人気のあるツアーで手慣れたスケジュールは安心できる。
天候不順は残念。昼食は前日美味しい食事だったので、やや不満足でした。
もっとチョイスが出来れば満点。

The weather wasn't very good, which was disappointing, but it was an easy tour. I would like to try going in the summer next time. I want to choose a plan with a bit more activities next time.

天気があまり良くなく残念なところもあったが手軽なツアーでした。次回は夏に行ってみたい。次回はもう少しアクティビティーの高いプランを選んでみたい

Since it was my first time in Okinawa with my mother, we were a bit anxious about renting a car, so we signed up for a bus tour that allowed us to visit various places. It was great to be able to see so many key spots. The Churaumi Aquarium had plenty of time allocated, but it was so full of highlights that it felt insufficient. I was really happy that the bus driver raised the sunshade for us at photo spots while driving.

母と初めての沖縄でレンタカーは不安があったので色々回れるバスツアーに申し込みました。要所を色々回れてよかったです。美ら海水族館は時間もたっぷりとっていましたが見どころ満載で足りないくらいでした。バスの運転手さんが走りながらの写真スポットを走行中に日除けを上げてくれて嬉しかったです。

There was a lot to see, so especially regarding the Churaumi Aquarium, I felt I would have liked a bit more time if I wanted to see the dolphin show. However, I was still able to see everything I wanted, and I was very satisfied! The guide was also very nice, and I enjoyed myself during the bus ride as well.

かなり盛り沢山な内容なので、特に美ら海水族館に関してはイルカショーを見たりするのであれば、もう少し時間が欲しいとも思いましたが、それでも見たいと思ってたところは見れましたし、大満足です！
ガイドさんも、とてもいい方で、バスの移動中もら楽しめました♪

The glass-bottom boat experience at Kabira Bay was wonderful, with beautiful coral and fish. Above all, the blue of the ocean was stunning, and I wanted to keep looking at it forever. The bus guide was full of humor and even sang along with the sanshin, which made it enjoyable. I definitely want to visit Ishigaki Island again.

川平湾でのグラスボートで見た海の中は、綺麗な珊瑚と魚でとても素敵でした。
何より、海の青さがステキでずっと見ていたいと思いました。
バスガイドさんの説明がユーモアたっぷりで三線に合わせて歌まで披露してくださり楽しかったです。
また石垣島に行きたいと思いました。

I thought it would be a tough day since it was a tour of Mishima, but I was able to enjoy it leisurely! Even though it was just one day, it turned out to be a meaningful day with so much to see.

三島巡りだったのでハードだと思いましたがゆったりと満喫できました！一日でありますがこれだけ回れ有意義な日になりました。

The weather was great on the day of the trip, making it a wonderful journey. The shuttle service was shared with other groups, but the staff was efficient, and I had no complaints. The tour started and ended in Ishigaki Island, visiting Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island, and it had a well-organized schedule that allowed us to fully enjoy the islands. If I had gone on my own, I wouldn't have been able to cover so much in one day. I look forward to using Veltra again for my next enjoyable trip.

当日は天気が良く素晴らしい旅になりました。
送迎はほかの団体客と同乗でしたが担当者さんはキビキビしていて別段不満はなかったです。
石垣島発着で西表島、由布島、竹富島を周遊するツアーでしたが、ツアーならではの無駄のないスケジュールで離島を満喫しました。
個人で行ったらこんなに効率的に回れず１日で周るのは無理でした。
また次回もベルトラを利用して楽しい旅をしたいと思います。

Our resort hotel was on the northern side, quite inaccessible and we did not rent a car as well.

This tour enabled us to see (and taste) the best of Okinawa within just a day. As an added bonus, it was a great experience that started and ended punctually. Our guide was great and helped get the tour bus to drop us right at our hotel.

Highly recommend this to future participants!

I'm glad I chose a bus tour for my first visit to Ishigaki Island. The food was delicious, and I was able to visit all the major sightseeing spots, so I was very satisfied.

初めての石垣島だったのでバスツアーで観光してよかったと思います。ご飯も美味しかったですし観光名所も一通り行けたので満足です。