All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

The guides were very good! During the bus rides and activities, they provided detailed explanations about the island and occasionally lightened the mood with jokes. They repeatedly pointed out slightly dangerous areas and places to be cautious about, which allowed us to enjoy the experience safely and securely.

For canoeing, since you receive a lecture at the beginning, I think it's helpful to listen to tips on paddling to avoid getting too tired. Also, when it's windy, you can get wet easily, so a change of clothes is essential! (We forgot and returned feeling uncomfortable.)

The restaurants on Iriomote Island and the coffee shop on Yubu Island were also very good!

ガイドさんたちがとても良かったです！バスの移動中や、アクティビティ中も丁寧に島の説明をしてくださったり、時々ジョークなどで盛り上げてくださいました。少し危ない所や注意すべき所など、何度もおっしゃっていただき、安心安全に楽しむことができました。
カヌーは、最初にレクチャー受けるので、漕ぐ際のコツなど聞いておくと、疲れにくいと思います。また、風が強い際は濡れやすいので着替えは必須です！！(私たちは忘れて気持ち悪いまま帰ったので)
西表島のご飯屋さんや由布島のコーヒー屋さんもとてもよかったです！

I wanted to do a night jungle exploration and stargazing, so I searched various sites, and I found that Veltra had the lowest price and very good reviews, so I decided to book with them.

The stargazing was on a full moon night, so I couldn't see much, but the full moon sky was bright and very beautiful.

During the jungle exploration, I was very moved to see many creatures! I encountered a coconut crab twice, and there were also rare crabs and hermit crabs!

Finally, they took us to an observation deck where we could even see fireflies, which made me very satisfied!

The guide was handsome, very nice, and knowledgeable, making it enjoyable for both adults and children. They also took photos for us and sent them for free later, creating great memories.

I highly recommend not only this night jungle tour but also the tours from ADVENTURE PiPi!!!

ナイトジャングル探検＋星空鑑賞がしたくて色々なサイトで探したのですがベルトラさんが最安値でとても評判が良かったのでこちらで申し込みさせて頂きました。
星空鑑賞は満月の日だったのであまり見れなかったですが満月の星空も明るくてとても綺麗でした。
ジャングル探検はたくさんの生き物を見れてとても感動しました！
ヤシガニも2回遭遇できて他にも珍しいカニ、ヤドカリがいました！
最後に展望台に連れて行ってもらいホタルまで見れてとても満足でした！
ガイドさんがイケメンでとてもいい良い方で知識が豊富で、大人も子供も楽しめると思います。
写真も撮ってくださり、後で無料で送ってもらえて良い思い出になりました。
こちらのナイトジャングルツアーはもちろんのこと、ADVENTURE PiPiさんのツアーはとてもおすすめです！！！

The round-trip car service to the hotel was very helpful.

The course felt like it was going through a jungle, with moments where we had to push through between trees and navigate some thrilling ups and downs that made me wonder if we were really going this way. It was a night cruise that offered an experience not easily found in Tokyo, and it was quite interesting! 😊

I was happy to see a hawk, frogs, scorpions, and coconut crabs this time!

The weather was nice, and we were able to see a beautiful full moon! Even with the lights off, the moonlight was so bright that it cast shadows, which surprised me.

Next time I come to Iriomote Island, I want to see a beautiful starry sky!

ホテルまで行き帰りの車での送迎サービスがあったので、助かりました。

ジャングルの中を入っていくようなコースで、木と木の間をかき分けて進んでいく場面があったり、ここ進んでいくの？と思うような段差を下ったり上がったりとスリルもあって、なかなか東京では体験できないナイトクルーズだったので面白かったです☺️

今回はハブ、かえる、サソリ、ヤシガニなどを見ることができて嬉しかったです！

天気が良くてきれいな満月も見れました！ライトを消しても月明かりだけでも影ができるほど夜なのに明るくて驚きました。

次、西表島に来る時はきれいな星空を見たいです！

I am very satisfied after visiting three islands from morning until evening! Iriomote Island had breathtaking scenery that I've never seen before, on Yubu Island I got to ride a water buffalo cart and interact with the water buffalo, and on Taketomi Island, I enjoyed the Okinawan-style streets while riding in the water buffalo cart. It was an incredibly fun and fulfilling day!

朝から夕方まで3つの島をまわって大満足です！
西表島は見たことのない壮大な景色で、由布島は水牛車に乗れて水牛とも触れ合えて、竹富島では水牛車に乗りながら沖縄らしい街並みを見て、濃い1日でめちゃくちゃ楽しかったです！

It's quite packed, but I think it's understandable if you're visiting three islands in one day. It seems like you can enjoy it more if you take a quick look first and then focus on the islands you liked for a more leisurely visit. Especially, I believe you'll want to visit Iriomote Island again later.

相当詰め込まれてますが1日で3島回るなら仕方ないと思います。最初にざっと見て気に入った島を再度重点的に訪問するとゆっくり楽しめそうです。特に西表島は後日改めて行きたくなるはず。

I participated in this tour on my first visit to Iriomote Island.

In the morning, we went out to the sea for snorkeling around Barasu Island and its surrounding points (led by Shōtarō). The beauty of Ishigaki was impressive, but the stunning clarity of the ocean and the colorful corals were breathtaking! We were lucky enough to encounter a shark! I also took many photos underwater, creating the best memories.

In the afternoon, we did SUP in the mangrove river (led by Ren). It was my first time on a SUP, but they taught me carefully, and it was easy and felt great! I got to see and touch rare creatures and plants with knowledgeable explanations, which was really interesting.

The staff were cheerful, and it was an incredibly fun tour! I want to stay on Iriomote Island next time!

初の西表島でこちらのツアーに参加しました。

午前は海にでてバラス島とその周りのポイントでシュノーケル。(担当:しょうたろうさん)
石垣も綺麗でしたが桁違いの海の綺麗さと色とりどりのサンゴに感動！運良くサメにも遭遇しました！
水中から沢山写真も撮っていただき最高の思い出になりました‍♀️

午後はマングローブの川でSUP。(担当:れんさん)
初めてのSUPでしたが丁寧に教えていただき簡単に乗れて気持ち良かった！
珍しい生き物や植物を知識豊富な説明つきで見たり触ることができてとっても面白かったです‍♀️

スタッフの皆さんが明るく最高に楽しいツアーでした！
次は西表島にも泊まりたいです！

I landed on Iriomote Island for the first time, and this tour was truly amazing!!! The woman guiding the mangrove boat tour gave really great explanations. The bus driver's stories on the way to the boarding area for Yubu Island were also a lot of fun, making us laugh on the bus. The stories about the water buffalo on Yubu Island were interesting, and I'm really glad I participated.

西表島には初めて上陸したけど、このツアーは本当に最高！！！
マングローブの遊覧船の案内してくれる女性の方の説明が本当に良かった。
その後の、由布島に行く乗り場までのバスの運転手のお話も凄く楽しくてバスの中で笑いが出るくらいでした。
由布島の水牛をお話が面白く本当に参加して良かった。

The lunch on Yufu Island included local cuisine and was delicious. I didn't know much about water buffalo, but there was an explanation about them, making it a fun experience. The descriptions of the island and the mangroves were refreshing, as there was a lot I didn't know. It was a fulfilling day where I could experience something out of the ordinary.

由布島のランチも郷土料理がはいっていて、おいしかったです。水牛のこともあまり知りませんでしたが、水牛の説明もあり、楽しい体験でした。
島の説明やマングローブの説明、知らないことが多く新鮮でした。
非日常が味わえて１日充実していました。

I booked this trip with the intention of snorkeling at Barasu Island, but the mangrove tour in the morning was even more enjoyable than I expected! Our guide, Komugi, explained the ecology of the plants and animals in detail, making it not just visually enjoyable but also educational. I won’t go into details to avoid spoilers, but I highly recommend anyone visiting Iriomote Island to participate in the mangrove tour! By the way, I was torn between SUP and canoeing, and I chose the canoe!

As for Barasu Island, the weather was perfect, and it was truly beautiful. The surface of the water was so clear. During the tour, they also took photos for us, creating wonderful memories!

バラス島のシュノーケリングを目当てに予約しましたが、午前中のマングローブが想像以上に楽しかったです！ガイドのこむぎさんが植物や動物の生態を丁寧に説明してくださるので、目で見て楽しむだけではなく勉強にもなりました。ネタバレになるので詳細は伏せますが笑
ぜひ西表島に行く機会のある方はマングローブツアー参加して欲しいです！ちなみに私はSUPと悩んでカヌーにしました！
そして、本命のバラス島も天気に恵まれて本当に綺麗でした。海面がとぅるんとぅるん。ツアー中はお写真も撮ってくださり、とてもよい思い出になりました！

I was picked up at my accommodation, Hoshino Resort, and we went to Uehara Port where I greeted my guide. As a beginner in stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), I received a detailed lecture from the guide before the experience, which made me feel secure and allowed me to enjoy it.

Due to the timing, the water was shallow, and we occasionally got stuck, but I was still able to have a lot of fun as a beginner. Whenever I struggled to keep up with the team's pace, the guide actively supported me. They also introduced information about Iriomote Island, the local wildlife, and recommended restaurants along the way, which was helpful for my future stay on the island.

In the afternoon, we briefly disbanded at Uehara Port and went on a tour to Barasu Island. Similarly, before snorkeling, the guide provided a very detailed lecture. I felt a bit anxious since it had been a while since I last snorkeled, but I was able to enjoy the tour comfortably without any water entering my goggles or fogging up.

Throughout both the morning and afternoon, the guide took photos for us. In the morning, they used a very high-quality camera, and in the afternoon, the guide even dove underwater to take pictures, which we could never have captured ourselves. These photos became truly unforgettable memories.

After the tour, it seemed we could take a shower at the office, but we were kindly taken directly back to Hoshino Resort. From start to finish, I felt very comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I am truly grateful to everyone involved.

宿泊先の星野リゾートまでお迎えに来ていただき、そこから上原港まで行き、担当ガイドとご挨拶しました。
サップ初心者でしたが、体験前に担当ガイドから詳しいレクチャーをしていただき、安心して楽しむことができました。
サップは時間帯的に水が干上がっており、時折座礁しましたが、初心者でも充分楽しめることができました。
チームのペースについていけない時は、積極的にガイドがサポートしており、また、西表島についての事や生き物、おすすめのご飯屋さんなど道中で紹介してくれ、これからの西表島を過ごすための参考になりました。
午後は一旦上原校で解散してバラス島のツアーに行きました。
同じようにシュノーケリング前には担当ガイドから大変詳しいレクチャーがあり、久しぶりのシュノーケリングで少し不安でしたが、ゴーグルから水が入ることもなく、くもりもなく大変快適にツアーを楽しむことができました。
午前午後とも担当ガイドさんが写真を撮ってくださいました。午前は大変画質の良いカメラで、午後はなんとガイドさんが水中に潜り、水中の中での写真を撮っていただけました。自分たちでは絶対に撮れない写真なので、本当に一生の思い出になりました。
ツアー終了後は、事務所でシャワーを浴びることもできたみたいですが、私たちはご好意でそのまま宿泊先の星野リゾート送っていただけました。初めから終わりまで、大変心地が良く、快適にツアーを楽しむことができました。皆さんには本当に感謝しています。

You can smoothly visit the three islands. As mentioned in the reviews, the bus driver on Ishigaki Island was enjoyable to talk to, and I was able to see a baby water buffalo on the Yufu water buffalo cart. I recommend renting a bicycle on Taketomi Island. I think walking along the coast can be a bit tiring.

3島巡りスムーズに回れます
口コミにあるとおり、石垣島バスドライバーの話も楽しく、由布水牛車では水牛の子供も見れました
竹富島はレンタサイクルをおすすめします
徒歩で海岸沿いに散策するのは、ちょっとしんどいと思います

I participated in this tour because I wanted to explore the island smoothly during my honeymoon.

I was worried about whether there would be something I could eat for lunch, but it was very delicious, and I finished it in no time! The champuru was the best I had on this trip.

The drivers of the bus, boat, and water buffalo were all very entertaining, and I really felt that joining this tour was a great decision.

We chose to bike around Taketomi Island, but even with our confidence in reading maps, we got lost, so it might be better to head back a little earlier. We were able to ride around the sea and the Nishi Sanzan Bridge, and we also enjoyed a mango smoothie in the center, so choosing to bike was definitely the right choice!

新婚旅行で、島をスムーズに巡りたくて
参加しましました。

お弁当は食べれるものがあるか不安でしたが、とても美味しく一瞬で完食してしまいました！
チャンプルーが今回の旅で一番美味しかったです。

バス、船、水牛いずれの運転手さんもお話がとても楽しくてツアーにして本当によかったと思いました。

竹富島は自転車コースにしましたが、地図に自身のある私達でも迷ったので、少し早めに帰路についたほうがいいかもしれません。海や西桟橋を廻り、中心でマンゴースムージーも飲めたので、自転車にして正解でした！

Cycling after 20 to 30 years was fun, but it was disappointing that the roads were confusing and I couldn't get to Star Sand Beach. I also didn't have enough time at the café to enjoy sweets, only having juice instead, which was a letdown.

20〜30年ぶりのサイクリングは、楽しかったけれど、道がわかりにくくて、星砂のビーチに行けなくて残念でした
時間が、足りなくてカフェではジュースのみでスイーツを頂く時間がなくて残念でした

Iriomote Island Mangrove Canoe Tour
Yubu Island Sightseeing (Water Buffalo)

The weather was great, and the timing (October) was just right, so I really enjoyed it. You can choose between canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding, so definitely give it a try. During the sightseeing on Yubu Island, we landed while listening to Okinawan music on a water buffalo. Since this is an experience that can only be had on Yubu Island in the whole country, it was a valuable experience. I also got to take a lot of Instagram-worthy photos, which made me very satisfied. I would love to participate again if I have the chance!

西表島マングローブカヌーツアー
由布島観光（水牛）

天気も良く時期（10月）もちょうど良い気候だったので、楽しめました。カヌーまたはSUPどちらも選択できるので、体験してみてください。由布島観光では水牛で沖縄音楽を聴きながら、上陸しました。水牛は全国で由布島でしか体験できない為、貴重な体験になりました。インスタ映えな写真もたくさん撮っていただき、満足です。また機会があれば参加したいと思います！

Since I was pregnant, I decided to use this service this time. I thought it would be a waste to just see the mangroves and Yufu Island in Iriomote Island and then go home. However, since lunch is included, I believe it's definitely more cost-effective to go on a tour rather than buying the ferry tickets myself, so I'm glad I was able to use it.

妊婦だったので、今回はこちらを利用しました。
西表島はマングローブと由布島だけ見て帰るのはもったいないなと思いました。ただ、昼食もついてるしツアーで行くほうが自分でフェリーのチケットを買っていくより断然お得だと思うので利用できてよかったです。

Due to the weather, I couldn't go to Barasu Island, but the canoe and water buffalo cart tour was very satisfying!

It's reassuring that they pick you up at Uehara Port for participation.

The staff were bright and friendly, making it enjoyable to participate in the tour even alone!

I was guided by Ayu for the canoeing, and she adjusted to each person's pace, so even beginners can feel safe! She also took wonderful photos, and after the tour, I received the data. It became a lovely memory even as a solo participant.

I was guided by Macchan on Yubu Island. During the transfer, he shared a lot of interesting facts about Iriomote Island, which was very educational!

I would like to join Pipi's tour again the next time I come to Iriomote Island!

天候影響でバラス島には行けませんでしたが、カヌー・水牛車だけでもとても満足なツアーでした！

参加にあたり、上原港までピックアップ頂けるので安心です。

またスタッフさんが明るくフレンドリーで、一人でも楽しくツアーに参加することができました！

カヌーはあゆちゃんにガイドして頂きましたが、一人一人のペースに合わせてくださるので、初心者の女性でも安心です！また素敵な写真も撮影くださり、ツアー終了後、データを送っていただけます。ひとり参加でも素敵な思い出になりたした^^

由布島はまっちゃんにガイドして頂きました。移動中は西表島に関する豆知識をたくさん教えてくださり、とても勉強になりました！

次回西表島に来る際もピピさんのツアーに参加したいと思います！

I wanted to experience the night on Iriomote Island, so I stayed there for one night and participated in a night tour. Just before the tour, there was a heavy rain. The rain stopped before we entered the mountains, and I headed up wearing the borrowed shoes. I discovered a coconut crab, a snake, and a cricket. After that, the sky cleared up, and while driving, we spotted an owl on the power lines and observed it. We were able to stargaze on a bridge. The starry sky was beautiful and moving, but I felt a bit disappointed because the night tour involved a short round trip and we were behind another group, so I missed seeing some of the things that had escaped. However, I am grateful for the experience, as this is probably what a night on Iriomote Island is really like.

夜の西表島を体験したくて、西表島に一泊、ナイトツアーに参加。ツアー直前に豪雨。山に入る前には雨も止み、貸してもらった靴で山へ。ヤシガニ、蛇、コロギスと発見。その後は空も晴れてきて、車移動、途中で電線にフクロウを発見、観察、橋の上で星空観察できました。星空はキレイで感動しましたが、ナイトツアーは短距離の往復と前を行くグループの後で、発見したモノも逃げてしまって見れなかったりで、ちょっと残念だと感じました。でも、コレが現実の西表島の夜かなと体験できた事に感謝しています。

I had a great time.
At first, I was worried because it was cloudy and a little rainy, but the jungle was full of life even in the rain, and I enjoyed it thoroughly.
After a while, the rain stopped, and the stars were beautifully visible. However, I was told that on clear days, even more stars can be seen, so I look forward to my next visit!
The guide was very knowledgeable, and I could feel that they were doing their best to find creatures for us (we actually encountered some).
If I have the chance to go to Iriomote Island, I would like to use this service again for a stargazing revenge.

とても楽しかったです。
曇天で少し雨も降っていたので最初はどうなることかと不安でしたが、ジャングルは雨でも生き物がたくさんいて十分に楽しめました。
途中からは雨もあがって星が綺麗に見えました。ただ、晴天の日はこれ以上にもっと星が見えると教えていただいたので、次来る時の楽しみにもなりました！
ガイドさんは知識が豊富で勉強になりましたし、私たちのために一生懸命生き物を探してくれようとしているのが感じられました。（実際に遭遇できました）
西表島に行く機会があれば、星空リベンジでまた利用したいです。

The smooth operation made it very satisfying even when going alone! Since my stay in Taketomi was a bit short, I think it's better for those who want to fully enjoy it to go individually.

スムーズな運行により、一人で行っても大満足でした！竹富の滞在がちょっと短かったので、満喫したい人は個人で行った方がいいと思います

It was different from what I had expected (which I found to be good), and it was compact and interesting due to its tourist-friendly nature. The food was also good.

自分が予想していた物と違い（自分的には良かった）、観光化されてコンパクトで面白かった。食事も良かった。

The most memorable part was Kote-kun! He stopped right where the customers could safely get off. But he was distracted by his crush, Koume-chan, and kept turning around while pulling the cart. So cute! He should muster up the courage and confess (laughs). I wonder if he's working energetically today. I want to go see him again. I also got to listen to the sanshin, and the lunch in Yufuin was delicious. Since then, I've become hooked on the oil miso and even bought some as souvenirs, which made my bag heavy (laughs). Since I had an elderly companion, we took the bus around Taketomi. It was a bit of a hectic trip, but I was able to truly experience Okinawa.

一番印象に残ったのはこてつくんです!　お客さんが安全に降りられる所にきちんと止まってくれました。だけど好きな子(コウメちゃん)が気になって、振り向き振り向き牛車を引いていましたね。かわいい。勇気だして告ったほうがいいよ(笑)　今日も元気に働いているのかな。また会いに行きたいな。三線も聞けて、由布の昼食も美味しかった。あれから油味噌のとりこになり、お土産まで買って重い重い(笑)　高齢者の連れがいたので、竹富はバス移動にしました。ちょっと慌ただしい旅でしたが、沖縄を肌で感じることができました。

I joined this tour that allows you to visit three islands because I wanted to travel alone to various places. I noticed many people were traveling solo as well, and since there wasn't much interaction with other groups, I was able to relax comfortably.

Before departure, you receive an explanation and your ticket at the counter inside the island terminal. The tickets are collected each time, so be careful not to lose them. The explanation was thorough, leaving no room for confusion.

The ferry has free seating, and of course, the window seats fill up first. Everything runs on time, so as long as you make it, you won't be left behind, but arriving early will get you better seats.

During the sightseeing tour of Iriomote Island, I learned various things about the island while enjoying fun stories. I was lucky enough to see a crested serpent eagle. It's said that the Iriomote wildcat is nocturnal and rarely seen. Personally, I enjoyed the mangrove tour as well, but the bus tour to Yubu Island after the sightseeing was also fun. The driver's stories were entertaining.

On Yubu Island, we moved around on water buffaloes. There were fast and slow ones, so which one you ride is a matter of luck. The front seat offers a great view of the buffalo, but be careful as there might be splashes during their bathroom breaks. You can take a photo with Rui, the only water buffalo you can interact with on the island. You can buy a small free photo or a nice paid one. The lunch on this island was delicious, like a bento box. After that, we had a little free time, rode the water buffalo again, took the bus, and then the boat.

On Taketomi Island, I had free time as per the plan I signed up for. It was a free walk plan, but it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the entrance of the village, which isn't too far. I enjoyed the free walk to Nishizaki Pier. It might be tough at Hoshi no Sunahama, but the pier offered a beautiful view of the sea.

After that, I took the ferry at my preferred time back to the island terminal. It was a very enjoyable day.

一人旅でいろんなところに行きたかったため、3つの島を巡れるこのツアーに参加しました。
1人参加の方も多く見られ、特に他のグループと関わって何かすることもなかったのでとても気軽に過ごせました。

出発前に離島ターミナル内のカウンターで説明とチケットを受け取ります。チケットは都度回収されるので無くさないように。説明は充分にされ、不明点がないほどしっかりされました。

フェリーは自由席。やはり窓側から埋まります。時間ぴったりに全て旅の計画は進むので間に合えば置いていかれることはない、けど早い方がいい席は取れます。

西表島の遊覧では楽しい話とともに西表島の様々なことが知れます。運良くカンムリワシ見れました。イリオモテヤマネコは夜行性で見れることはほぼないそう。私的にはマングローブツアーも楽しかったですが、遊覧降りてから由布島までのバス観光もたのしかったです。運転手さんの話がおもしろい。

由布島では水牛にのって移動。早い子、遅い子様々でどの子に乗れるかは運次第。1番前の席は見渡せ、牛がしっかり見えますが、排泄シーンでは水が飛ぶことがあるので注意。
由布島では唯一触れ合える水牛のルイくんと写真撮れます。無料の小さな写真と有料の立派な写真が買えたり。この島で昼食、お弁当見たいなごはんで美味しかったです。その後はすこし自由時間をとり、また水牛にのり、バスに乗り、船に乗り。

竹富島では申し込んだプランでフリータイム。
フリーウォークのプランでしたが、集落の入り口までは歩いて10分ほど。そんなに遠くないです。
西桟橋までならフリーウォークで十分楽しめました。星の砂の浜だと厳しいかもしれませんが、桟橋でもとってもきれいな海を見れました。

その後は好きな時間のフェリーにのり、離島ターミナルへ。とっても楽しい1日でした。

I had a great time on the first day! I'm glad I was able to visit many islands. The best part was traveling between the islands on a water buffalo! I want to go again.

1日目一杯楽しめました！たくさんの島を回れてよかったです。一番は水牛で島を行き来したのがよかったです！！また行きたいです
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The tour schedule felt a bit busy, but I was glad I could see various sights. The water buffalo cart ride, in particular, allowed for a relaxing time.

少しツアーのスケジュールが忙しく思えたが、色々と観光できたので良かった。特に水牛車は、ゆったりとした時間が過ごせた。

Personally, I found the time allocation just right. To conclude, the Nakama River cruise, which I had the least expectations for, turned out to be the best. The guide was wonderful, and we stopped to look for wild birds, sometimes even turning back. Additionally, the bus ride from Nakama River to Yufu Island was great, with the driver's talk about daily life and shopping on Iriomote Island being enjoyable. When we spotted a crested serpent eagle along the way, the bus stopped so we could take a good look, which was very satisfying. I think both the mangrove cruise and the bus ride were a hit thanks to the people involved. However, I had high expectations for the water buffalo cart to Yufu Island, and after riding it twice, I was disappointed both times. It was much smaller than I had imagined, and the talk was quite standard. The much-anticipated sanshin performance was also formal and didn't resonate with me. The water buffalo cart experience I had on Taketomi Island last time was much more satisfying. Overall, since this was my first time in Iriomote Island, I think it was a good tour. Next time, I want to participate in some activities.

個人的には程よい時間配分でちょうどよかったです。結論から言うと、一番期待していなかった仲間川クルーズが一番よかった。船頭さんの案内が素晴らしくマングローブは勿論、野鳥を探しては停まったり時には戻ったりしていただけました。また、仲間川から由布島までのバスも運転手さんのトークが最高で西表島の日常や買い物事情など楽しかったです。そして道中、カンムリワシを発見した時はバスを停車させてじっくり見させてもらえ大満足。マングローブクルーズもバスも人次第なので大当たりだったと思います。しかし、由布島へ渡る水牛車は大きな期待をしていただけに往復2回乗りますが、どちらもがっかりでした。想像していたスケールよりもかなり小さく、トークも定型的でした。期待の三線演奏もこれまた形式的で演奏が心に響くことはありませんでした。前回体験した竹富島の水牛車の方が内容はずっと満足出来るものでした。
今回は初めての西表島だったので総合的にはよいツアーだったと思います。次はアクティビティに参加したいです。

It was a fulfilling day visiting three islands on a day trip. On Taketomi Island, it was convenient to choose the return ferry time. I was able to get around efficiently with a rental bicycle. However, be careful as some rental shops do not offer shuttle service to the ferry. Also, since there are many sandy areas, a bicycle with wider tires might be easier to ride.

日帰りで３島巡れて濃密な１日でした。
竹富島は、帰りの船の時間を選べて便利。レンタサイクルで効率的にまわれた。レンタサイクル屋によっては船の時間に送迎ないため注意必要。また、砂地が多くタイヤが広い自転車が乗りやすいかも。

The weather was favorable on the day of the tour, so I was satisfied to cross to Yufu Island on a water buffalo under the blue sky, just as I had envisioned. The bus driver's stories on Iriomote Island were also interesting, and on Taketomi Island, I appreciated being able to choose the ferry time back to Ishigaki Island, allowing for more freedom in my activities.

I didn't book a rental bicycle for Taketomi Island as part of the tour, but I was able to rent one from a shop at Taketomi Port. Since it was a time of strong sunlight (mid-September), I recommend using a bicycle for getting around the island.

当日は天気に恵まれたので、思い描いていた通りの、
青い空の下で水牛で由布島に渡る、
ができて満足です。
西表島でのバス運転手さんのお話も面白かったし、
竹富島では石垣島に戻るフェリーの時間が選択できるので、
自由に行動できるのがいいです。

このツアーで竹富島でのレンタサイクルは申し込みませんでしたが、
竹富港にいたレンタサイクル屋さんに申し込み、
利用することができました。
日差しもきつい時期（9月中旬）だったので、
島内の移動は自転車を使った方がおすすめです。

I rode a water buffalo cart on Yubu Island and Taketomi Island, and it seems that each water buffalo has its own personality. They understand emotions like humans, and the interactions with the staff were very cute. Riding the water buffalo cart while listening to live sanshin music was a wonderful experience unique to Okinawa. I think it's a great plan because it allows you to efficiently explore the islands.

由布島と竹富島で水牛車に乗りましたが、水牛さんもそれぞれ個性があるようで、人間のように感情がわかって、係の人とのやりとりがとても可愛かったです。三線の生演奏を聴きながらゆっくり水牛車に乗れて、沖縄ならではのとても良い経験でした。
効率よく島を回れるので良いプランだと思います。

I was able to visit Iriomote Island, which I had always wanted to go to, and the experience of riding a water buffalo to Yufu Island became a wonderful memory. I often look back at the videos of the sound of the sanshin played by the boatman. I chose a free plan for Taketomi Island, but it was easy to get around using the wagon bus that runs on the island, and I was able to collect star sand. It was a very satisfying day.

いつか行って見たいと思っていた西表島に行けた上、水牛に乗って由布島へ渡った体験は、素晴らしい思い出になりました。船頭さんが奏でる三線の音色も動画で何度も振り返って聴いています。竹富島はフリープランにしましたが、島内を走るワゴンバスで移動は簡単にでき、星の砂もゲットできました。大満足の1日でした

We participated as a family of four with our 6-year-old and 10-year-old children. Unfortunately, the trip to Barasu Island was canceled, but we were able to tour Yufu Island as an alternative. The explanations about the mangroves we explored by canoe and about Iriomote Island during the car ride were very thorough and easy for the kids to understand. We were all pleased with Matt's guidance. It was our first time on Iriomote Island, and we would love to go back, especially to Barasu Island next time.

6歳、10歳の子供と家族4人で参加させて頂きました。残念ながらバラス島は中止になってしまいましたが代替案の由布島を観光することが出来ました。カヌーで回ったマングローブについてや移動中の車内でも西表島について丁寧に説明をして下さり子供たちも理解出来るくらい分かりやすかったです。
まっちゃんのガイドで家族全員良かったです。初めての西表島でしたがまた行きたいのと今度はバラス島に行きたいです。