Okinawa
I wanted to visit the Churaumi Aquarium, so I joined this bus tour. I think it's a great deal as it also takes you to famous tourist spots in Okinawa. The veteran guide's explanations were thorough and easy to understand, making it pleasant to listen to. Personally, I found the bridge to Kouri Island and the view of the sea from underneath the bridge to be beautiful. The timing felt just right. However, the Churaumi Aquarium was crowded, and if you wait for the crowds to thin out, you might run out of time, so I recommend moving quickly through the exhibits. You can see the key attractions, and the large tank with the whale sharks is breathtaking; you could watch it forever. The dolphin show was also heartwarming. It was a very satisfying tour.
美ら海水族館に行きたくてこのバスツアーに参加しました。水族館の他にも沖縄の有名な観光地をまわれて、大変お得なツアーだと思います。
ベテランガイドさんのお話も説明も丁寧で分かりやすく、聞いていて心地よかったです。
個人的には古宇利島の橋や橋の下から見る海がキレイでとてもよかったです。時間配分は丁度良く感じました。
ただ美ら海水族館は混雑していて、人だかりを空くのを待って見ていると時間が足りなくなるのでサクサク見ることをオススメします。
要所は見ることができ、巨大水槽やジンベイザメは圧巻でいつまでも見ていられます。イルカショーも見ていてほっこりしました。
大満足のツアーでした。
This was my first trip to Okinawa. I had hoped to visit the observation tower and Mihama, but since there were no openings, I chose this option instead.
I wanted to have lunch around the aquarium, so I didn't eat at Okashi Goten, but just looking at souvenirs left me with too much time on my hands. I thought I could explore a bit more since Ocean Expo Park has various facilities, but the bus stop was quite far away, and I only had time to see the aquarium, the manatee pavilion, and the dolphin show. I was hoping to have lunch at a restaurant, but it seemed like there were mostly food court options like burgers and soba, and I didn't have the luxury of taking my time…
Personally, I enjoyed the dinosaur area at Nago Pineapple Park more. I felt there were quite a few souvenir shops, so if I had known, I would have spent more time here instead of on the farm tour.
The guide shared a lot of interesting information about Okinawa at various locations, which was very nice.
As noted, it seems that transportation can be quite delayed. Even at the meeting time and departure time, there was no bus in sight near the hotel, and just when I was about to contact someone, the bus arrived. It would have been reassuring to receive a notification about the delay… (I was quite anxious, wondering if I was at the wrong waiting spot). The return shuttle to the hotel was also an hour late (there were some people who returned late at the departure time as well). I recommend planning your schedule with some extra time.
今回初めての沖縄旅行です。
展望塔と美浜の方希望だったのですが空きがなかったのでこちらにしました。
水族館周りで昼食にしたかったので御菓子御殿で昼食をとらなかったのですが、お土産を見るだけだと時間を持て余してしまいました。
海洋博公園は施設も色々あるので他も少し見て回れるかと思ってたんですがバス停までも結構離れてるし、水族館とマナティー館、イルカショーだけ見てあとは見る余裕もあまりありませんでした。
ランチもどこかレストランで…と思っていたのですが(バーガーやそばなどフードコートのような所が多かった気が…)ゆっくりしてる余裕もなく…(´;ω;`)
ナゴパイナップルパークは個人的に恐竜エリアの方が楽しめました。お土産屋さんが割と多かった印象だったので、判っていれば畑の見学よりこちらに時間取ってました。
ガイドさんが場所場所で沖縄の話を色々して下さりとても良かったです。
注意書きの所にもありますが、交通事情で結構遅れるようです。
集合時間になっても出発時刻になってもホテル付近にバスが見当たらず、連絡しようと思った所にバスが到着。遅れる旨連絡頂けたら安心できたのですが…(待機場所が間違っているのかとかなり焦りました)
帰りのホテルへの送迎も1時間遅れでした(出発時間に遅れて戻ってくる方がいたこともありますが)
余裕をもって予定を組んでおくことをお勧めします。
The first sightseeing spot, Manza Beach, was crowded with foreigners, making it difficult to enjoy. At the main attraction, Churaumi Aquarium, there was plenty of time to fully appreciate it. However, at Nago Pineapple Park, I only had about 20 minutes for a restroom break and shopping due to time constraints. I was really looking forward to visiting Pineapple Park, so I was quite disappointed. I would prefer to skip Manza Beach and spend more time at Nago Pineapple Park instead. However, the bus tour was very convenient, as it included hotel pick-up and drop-off, allowed for drinking, and provided the opportunity to nap during the ride.
最初に観光した万座毛は外国人が多く、満足に観ることができません。
メインの美ら海水族館は時間もたっぷりあり、満足に観ることができます。
ナゴパイナップルパークは、時間がなく、トイレと買い物のみで20分ほどしか滞在できませんでした。パイナップルパークに行くのもとても楽しみにしていたため、がっかりしてしまいました。万座毛をやめて、その分ナゴパイナップルパークにもっと時間をとって頂きたいです。
ただ、バスツアーはやはり、ホテルまで送迎、お酒も飲め、移動中寝ることもでき、非常に楽でした。
I joined this tour because it goes to Cape Hedo by bus. I've been to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium before, but I had never been further north, so I was really looking forward to it. Once you get on the bus, it takes you to your destination, which is convenient! You can relax and enjoy the scenery from the window.
Cape Hedo is truly impressive. It was absolutely breathtaking. Since the time was a bit short, I wish we had about 20 more minutes. I wasn't very familiar with Daichi Forest, but I heard it's a power spot. It's quiet and very soothing. However, because it rained, the ground was slippery, so it's better to wear shoes that are less slippery.
At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, we had plenty of time, so I was able to enjoy both the dolphin show and the aquarium. The guide was easy to understand and very approachable, which was great. We had a little chat about Amuro-chan, which was fun!
バスツアーで辺戸岬まで行けるという事でこのツアーに参加しました。
美ら海水族館は行った事あるのですが、それより北側には行った事なかったので、とても楽しみにしてました。
一度バスに乗って仕舞えばあとは目的地まで連れて行ってくれるのでラクです!車窓の景色を見ながらのんびりできます。
辺戸岬は流石の迫力ですね。まさに絶景でした。時間が短めなので、あと20分位ほしかったかな。
大石林山はよく知らなかったのですが、パワースポットとの事。静かで癒されます。ただ、雨が降ったせいか足元が滑りやすかったので靴は滑りにくいものの方がいいです。
美ら海水族館は時間がたっぷりあったので、イルカショーと水族館両方とも楽しめました。
ガイドさんの案内もわかりやすく、話しやすい方でよかったです。少しだけですが安室ちゃんトーク楽しかったですw
Dear Lisa,
Thank you very much for participating in the bus tour organized by Jumbo Tours. We sincerely appreciate your choice of the Hip-Hop Bus Tour for this trip. I apologize for the delay in my response.
Thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the duration of your stay, as well as for the wonderful photos.
We also appreciate your kind words about our tour guide. I will be sure to share your compliments.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Okinawa again. "Mata mensore yo♪"
Jumbo Tours Co., Ltd.
Hip-Hop Bus Team
Lisa 様
この度は、ジャンボツアーズ主催のバスツアーへご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
今回のご旅行でHip-Hop Bus Tour をお選び頂きました事、心より感謝しております。
お礼の返信が遅くなり大変申し訳ございませんでした。
滞在時間についての貴重なご意見、
ステキなお写真もありがとうございます。
また、添乗員へのお褒めのお言葉ありがとうございます。
共有させていただきます。
又のご来沖を心よりお待ちしております。"まためんそーりよー♪"
(株)ジャンボツアーズ
ヒップホップバスチーム
It was my first trip to Okinawa. I was really torn about where to go, whether to rent a car or take the Yui Rail, but after much deliberation, I discovered this great value monitor tour on an internet site and signed up. To sum it up, it had great cost performance, a good travel itinerary, the Churaumi Aquarium was fantastic, and Emerald Beach was wonderful—this bus tour was perfect for a first-time trip to Okinawa. The only downside was that the bus seemed old, and there was a smell of exhaust inside, plus the ride was uncomfortable. Other than that, the guide's explanations were enjoyable and thorough, which was great. I would definitely like to use a different plan when I come for my second trip to Okinawa.
人生初めての沖縄旅行でした。何処に行こうかとか、レンタカーを借りようか、ゆいレールにしようかと、迷いに迷ったあげく、インターネットサイトで、このお得な、モニターツアーを発見し、申し込みました。結果から言えばコスパ良し、旅行の工程プラン良し、美ら海水族館よし、エメラルドビーチ良しで、初めて沖縄旅行するには、もってこいのバスツアーでした。ただ残念なのはバスが古いのか車内に排ガスの臭いがあり、また乗り心地がX。その他は、ガイドさんの案内も楽しく、丁寧で、良かったです。また2回目の沖縄旅行に来た時もぜひ違うプランで利用したいです。
Although it didn't rain, it was cloudy and windy due to the typhoon's influence. Due to our schedule, we went in the afternoon on the day we arrived in Ishigaki Island.
The high-speed boat to Taketomi Island is smaller and tends to sway more, almost bouncing over the waves. It was great that we arrived at Taketomi Island quickly. On the way back, we took a larger boat which was much steadier.
Our first sightseeing activity was a glass-bottom boat. The captain was very experienced and showed us shallow areas where the glass bottom of the boat was almost touching the coral reefs. He was very familiar with the points of interest. As expected, some people had to use the sick bags.
The water buffalo cart moved very slowly, allowing the water buffalo to take the lead on the path, and I was impressed that the cars could pass without scraping on the narrow roads. The island bus tour included stops at places like Hoshizuna Beach, and the guidance was very kind. We were able to experience the sightseeing points of Taketomi Island in a compact manner.
雨こそ降らなかったけれど,台風の影響で曇りで風が強かったです.日程の関係で石垣島到着日の午後に行きました.
竹富島まで行く高速艇は小さいほど揺れます,というか波の上を跳ねていく感じです.竹富島が近くて直ぐに着いてよかったです.帰りは大きめの船で落ち着いていました.
最初の観光はグラスボートでした.船頭さんは非常にベテランで大揺れの船底のガラスに珊瑚礁が当たるすれすれまで浅いところを見せてくれました.ポイントを熟知しておられます.案の定エチケット袋を使うかたが出ました.
水牛車はとてもとてものんびり走行し,水牛に走行路を任せていますが,狭い道を車が擦れないで通るのは感心しました.島内バス観光は星砂の浜などのコースですが親切な案内でした.コンパクトに竹富島の観光ポイントを経験できました.
I couldn't go to the Busena Marine Park, but instead, I went to the Dinosaur Park, and my 9-year-old granddaughter was unexpectedly thrilled! By the way, she's a girl. She was even more excited than at the Churaumi Aquarium.
Now she's completely fallen in love with traveling!
Thank you!
ブセナ海中公園には行けなかったけど。
代わりに、恐竜パークに行って、
9才の孫は、まさかのおお喜び!ちなみに女の子ですけど。
美ら海水族館よりテンションあがってました。
次の旅行は、どこ行く?って、
すっかり旅行好きになりました!
ありがとうございました!
Dear Chirolyn,
Thank you very much for participating in the bus tour organized by Jumbo Tours. We sincerely appreciate your choice of the Hip-Hop Bus Tour for this trip. We apologize for the delay in our response.
We are very pleased to hear that your grandchild enjoyed the experience. It seems you were captivated by the dinosaurs...!!
We look forward to your next visit to Okinawa. "Mata mensoreyo♪"
Jumbo Tours Co., Ltd.
Hip-Hop Bus Team
ちろりん 様
この度は、ジャンボツアーズ主催のバスツアーへご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
今回のご旅行でHip-Hop Bus Tour をお選び頂きました事、心より感謝しております。
お礼の返信が遅くなり大変申し訳ございませんでした。
お孫さん、楽しんでいただけたようで私共も大変嬉しく思います。
恐竜に魅力を感じられたのですね・・・!!
又のご来沖を心よりお待ちしております。"まためんそーりよー♪"
(株)ジャンボツアーズ
ヒップホップバスチーム
It's an ambitious course that you can't fully explore in a day, yet somehow time moves slowly. Starting with a mangrove jungle cruise, I was surprisingly relaxed on the water buffalo cart, and cycling on Taketomi Island was refreshing! Each of the three places had a different vibe and atmosphere, and I was very satisfied!
自分では、1日で周りきれない欲張りコースなのに、何故か時間がゆっくり動きます。マングローブのジャングルクルーズから始まり、水牛車には自分でもびっくりするほど癒されて、竹富島ではサイクリングでスカッとしました〜。
3箇所全部違う顔、雰囲気があり大変満足でした!
It's a shame the weather wasn't clear. I was healed by the cuteness of the water buffalo. The golden chrysalis was surprising! It was impressive.
お天気がカラッととはいかなかったのが残念。水牛の可愛さに癒されました。金色のサナギが驚き‼️印象的でした。
The staff's prompt and friendly service.
Although it was a short time, it was an experience of island time.
Since it was a whirlwind trip, this kind of relaxed time was perfect for us.
スタッフの迅速で親切な対応。
短い時間でしたが、島国時間の体験。
弾丸旅行だったので、こんなのんびりした時間が私たちにはピッタリでした。
I participated from a hotel in Naha City. Since it was a business hotel, we gathered at Kenmin Plaza, but it was conveniently less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel. My main purpose was to visit the aquarium, and even with the round-trip bus fare from Naha City and the aquarium ticket price, I received change from the tour fee.
Especially at the aquarium, they coordinated the schedule to fit the dolphin show times, and I had time to sit at a café and observe the whale sharks, which was delightful. On Kouri Island, we had time to eat soft serve ice cream and take photos on the beach. The guide's advice was not only accurate but also subtle, making it a pleasant experience.
那覇市内のホテルから参加しました。ビジネスホテルだったので、県民広場集合でしたが、ホテルから歩いて10分もかからない距離で便利でした。水族館に行くのがメインの目的でしたが、那覇市内からのバス往復、水族館チケット代だけても、ツアー料金からお釣りがきます。
とくに水族館ではイルカショーなどの時間帯にも合わせてくださり、ジンベイザメをカフェで座って観察する時間もあり、満喫出来ました。古宇利島ではソフトクリームを食べて、浜辺で写真を撮る時間もありました。ガイドさんのアドバイスが的確なうえにさりげなくて、心地良かったです。
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。
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〜!
Dear Mikan,
Thank you for participating in our sightseeing bus tour.
We also appreciate your wonderful feedback. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. We will share your comments with our bus guide. We will continue to strive to ensure that all our passengers are satisfied. If you have the opportunity, please come visit Okinawa again. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you.
Thank you once again for joining our sightseeing bus tour.
Sincerely,
Cerulean Blue Staff
みかん様
この度は、弊社観光バスツアーへご参加いただきありがとうございます。
また嬉しい体験談のご投稿有難うございます。
ツアーをお楽しみいただけたようで大変嬉しく思います。
バスガイドとも共有させていただきます。
これからもご乗車いただく皆様にご満足いただけるよう努めていきたいと思います。
また機会がございましたら、ぜひ沖縄に遊びにいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
この度は、弊社観光バスツアーへご参加いただきまして、誠にありがとうございました。
セルリアンブルー スタッフ一同
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 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。
Dear Tama,
Thank you very much for participating in the bus tour organized by Jumbo Tours. We sincerely appreciate your choice of the Hip-Hop Bus Tour for this trip.
I apologize for the delay in my response.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Okinawa.
Jumbo Tours
Hip-Hop Bus Team
tama 様
この度は、ジャンボツアーズ主催のバスツアーへご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
今回のご旅行でHip-Hop Bus Tour をお選び頂きました事、心より感謝しております。
ご返信が遅くなり、大変失礼致しました。
貴重なご意見ありがとうございました。
又のご来沖を心よりお待ちしております。
ジャンボツアーズ
ヒップホップバスチーム
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.
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
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。