- Caving and Snorkeling in Okinoerabu Island
- Kagoshima , Japan
- The discovery of one of Japan's quietest undiscovered getaways
- Price
- JPY 258,000
- Period
- 4nights 5days
- Season
- All year
Highlights
- Okinoerabu, One of Asia's Top Caving Spots
Explore two caves, Rimstone and Ginsuido. Pristine caves that have not been altered, explore them with a professional guide. Enjoy caving the beginner's course Rimstone Cave and then two courses through Ginsuido, which is said to be the most beautiful in Okinoerabu. - Snorkeling with Wild Sea Turtles
On Okinoerabu island, our local guides know the points where sea turtles often go. Enjoy snorkeling with wild sea turtles. - Relax with Laid-back Cycling Tour
Ditch the car tour and let our local guide navigate for you on the island’s roads by bike. You will see the scenery unique to these remote islands and enjoy hanging out with a local person who knows the area well.
Caving the Mysterious Okinoerabu Island
Innumerable caves, which are thought to number more than 200 to 300, spread out around Okinoerabu Island. They have recently been attracting attention as a famous caving spot. We will help beginners explore two caves with support from an experienced guide, the Rimstone Cave (about 2 hours) for beginners and the Ginsuido (about 5 hours), which is one of the most beautiful in Japan. Neither is a cave altered for sightseeing, so there are no lighting or well-maintained trails. Under the careful guidance of a professional guide, enjoy this adventurous cave diving experience, with the provided safety gear like headlamps and coveralls. You will sometimes have to walk along the river which flows through the cave; and at other times, climb on all fours to get up and down on the rocky paths to explore the cave. You will see many natural beautiful structures one after another, like stalactites and stalagmites, that took many years to form. This kind of spelunking is something you can’t experience in your daily life, so why not give it a go while visiting the Island?
Sea Turtle Snorkeling With A High Encounter Rate
During the high tide, many green sea turtles come to eat the seaweed in the shallow water and can also be seen from land. We will go snorkeling at low tide so we can observe them very closely. Green sea turtles that eat seaweed on the rocks of the ocean floor, must surface on a regular basis to breath. Once you find one, stay relaxed and observe it calmly, waiting at the surface of the sea to observe what it is doing, and as they slowly come to the surface you can swim with the sea turtles. There are many turtles that have gotten accustomed to snorkelers and have no fear of humans, so you can see them up close very easily. They are around all year but in July and August, due to their nesting season, the chance of encountering sea turtles is even greater.
Itinerary
| City | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okinoerabu | Arrive at any time. Your tour leader who will assist you during your stay will welcome you at the airport or ferry terminal.
Overnight in Okinoerabu | Meal Included: Dinner |
| 2 | Okinoerabu |
Enjoy a half day caving experience with our experienced guide (2 hours of caving). In the afternoon we will take a relaxing cycling tour. You will see a local perspective on the island’s unique landscape. Or you can enjoy hiking along the ocean and offer the chance to discover numerous hidden beaches. Overnight in Okinoerabu | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner |
| 3 | Okinoerabu (Caving) |
Second day of cave diving. Enjoy exploring the most beautiful cave Ginsuido (5 hours of caving). *Opt for other sea activities such as Stans up paddle boarding, etc. Overnight in Okinoerabu | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner |
| 4 | Okinoerabu (Snorkeling) |
In the afternoon, enjoy snorkeling observing the wild Sea turtles. Overnight in Okinoerabu | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner |
| 5 | Okinoerabu | The tour concludes. Your tour leader will be on hand to advise on access for onward journeys within Japan or to your departure airport. Meal Included: Breakfast |
Price
Season: All year| Price per person | |
|---|---|
| Tour cost | JPY 258,000 *For 4 to 5 participants |
| Single room supplement | JPY 15,000 |
** This is a general guideline for the tour. We welcome any changes in the types of activities included, duration of the tour as well as upgrades in accommodations, as you request.
** Tour price listed is per person, based on sharing twin rooms; please inquire for price quotes if your group is more or less than the group size limit mentioned.
Including :
4 Nights of Accommodations | English Speaking Guide | Private Vehicle | Meals (4 breakfasts, 4 dinners) | All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itineraryExclusive of :
Transportation to/from Japan | Domestic flight within Japan | Travel & Medical Insurance (Mandatory) | Daily Lunches & Additional Snacks | Personal Expenses (Souvenirs and Alcoholic Beverages, etc.) | Diving equipment rentalCaving (aka spelunking or potholing)
You will need to wear a bathing suit, have a towel and socks that can get dirty. We will lend a helmet, headlamps, coveralls, knee pads, gloves, and shoes for you locally without additional fees. Also included is a waterproof bag for your personal items. Please refrain from this activity if you are claustrophobic or afraid of dark places. If one person needs to return mid-way through the journey, the entire group will have to leave the cave together. It will take about 5 hours to complete the tour through Ginsuido cave, so some basic physical stamina is required. There is a chance for flooding due to weather conditions, so this may cause the caving activity to be cancelled. If that happens, we will offer alternative sightseeing options and the cost difference will be refunded to you.Snorkeling
You can enjoy diving in Okinoerabu all year around. We will supply snorkeling gear locally, without additional fees. The sea turtles are wild animals and may not be observable according to the situation. This tour is weather-dependent, so it may be cancelled if sea conditions are bad. In that case, we will offer alternate activities for sightseeing.Access
Okinoerabu Island is accessible by ferry and airplane.Travel by air: Transfer at Kagoshima airport to Okinoerabu island takes about 90 mins.
Travel by sea: A ferry from Naha on Okinawa Main Island takes about 7 hours (5 hours from Motobu). A ferry from Kagoshima takes about 18 hours. There are also ferries from the other islands of the Amami Islands. Please contact us for more information.
Contact us about this tour
3rd floor, Kyodo Bldg. jimbocho, 2-2, Kanda, jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan ｜Travel Agency Registration No. 607
