The Pinaisara falls is the highest waterfall in Okinawa. You can enjoy mangrove kayak and hike to top of the waterfall.
Point 1 Beginners and Kids OK!
We will give you a short instruction course beforehand, so you can enjoy this tour.
Point 2 Let’s go to the Jungle!
You can see a fantastic view from the top of the waterfall. Along the journey, there are a lot of subtropical trees.
Point 3 Enjoy the natural pool!
You can swim in the waterfall basin during the summer. If you swim with a life vest, you can relax.
A characteristic of this tour is you can see the largest mangrove forest in Japan while paddling a kayak and you can hike to top of the 55 metre high waterfall. First, you kayak for about 40 minutes, and then you hike to top of the waterfall for about 50 minutes. You can see a excellent view from top of the waterfall. Let’s take some fantastic photos and have a tasty lunch.
After lunch, you will go to the waterfall basin. On a hot summer day you can swim waterfall basin. Enjoy some Okinawan snack during your break. Finally, you will go back to the real world after kayaking and hiking.
| AM8:00 ｜ 8:15 |
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pick up We will pick you up at the port or accommodation at the time we had promised. Then go to the base, we will orientation meeting before starting the tour. When all preparations are completed, it is time to start. |
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| AM8:50 |  |
Paddle practice After practicing how to use a paddle, get on the canoe floating in the river. Don’t worry about kayaking, even if you are a beginner. Iriomote’s river has very weak currents, next to nothing. Kayaking is easy and enjoyable. |
| AM9:10 |  |
Kayaking *45min First, maybe you can’t control your kayak, but it is not a problem. Take it easy! You will gradually get the hang of kayaking. When you will see the Pinaisara falls came into view, let’s take some souvenir photos. |
| AM10:00 |  |
Hiking *50min Let’s hike to top of the Pinaisara falls. Watch your step, especially when it is raining. In Iriomote jungle, there are many interesting trees and creatures. Our guide will explain them to you during the hike. |
| AM10:50 |  |
Arrive at top of the waterfall We finally arrive at top of the waterfall. You can see a excellent view. At the time, please listen carefully to what your guide about to say. While you are having a break, your guide will cook delicious lunch. It is Okinawan style noodle. After lunch, you go down the mountain and go to the waterfall basin. It takes about 1 hour. |
| PM12:30 |  |
Arrive at the waterfall basin We have arrived at waterfall basin. Please take a break while watching a beautiful Pinaisara falls. If it is hot day like summer, you can into the waterfall basin. Your kids can enjoy it too, but we must wear a life vest while swimming in the basin. If you are a little hungry, eat a delicious snack. |
| PM1:50 |  |
Kayaking *45min It’s almost time finish. We are a little sad, but we will feel so happy and relaxed. |
| PM3:30 |  |
Finish After taking a shower and change clothes, we will give you a ride to Uehara port or your accommodation. |
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