Paddle Sport

Iriomote: Sunrise Mangrove SUP or Canoe Tour

- Catch first light over Iriomote's waterways on a calm mangrove route, and receive waterproof sunrise photos so you can stay focused on paddling.
- Check in with the local operator in the Uehara area before dawn, sign in, get kitted out, then join a short safety and paddling briefing.
- All paddling gear, including a board or canoe, life jacket, specialized shoes, and safety equipment, is provided, plus liability insurance, fee, and taxes.
- Glide along a wind-sheltered jungle river on an easy route that suits first-timers, while eco-friendly practices help keep Iriomote's nature intact.
- Choose your preferred style on the water: a SUP course where you stand and glide, or a sit-in canoe course if you prefer seated paddling.

- SUP paddling activity- Full set of SUP/Canoe equipment- Safety gear, life jacket, specialized shoes- Liability insurance- Photo data- Experience fee- Consumption tax

Free pick-up and drop-off service is available for the Uehara area only. Hotels outside the Uehara area are not covered by the shuttle service. If you are staying outside the Uehara area, please use a bus or taxi to get to Uehara Port.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

★ Easy for beginners!
This course takes place on a mangrove river sheltered from the wind, so even beginners can enjoy it easily!

★ Choose SUP or canoe!
You can select either SUP or canoe! Please choose in advance and let us know by message. Please come dressed in clothes that can get wet.

★ Free photo data!
We capture your memories during the tour with a special waterproof camera, and provide the photo data to you for free!

★ We are committed to eco-friendly and sustainable tours that are kind to the planet.

What to bring

Clothing: Bring clothing that can get wet as you'll be paddling on the water.

Drinks: Bring beverages so you can stay hydrated during the tour.

Sun protection: Apply and bring sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun.

Towels and clothes: Bring a towel and a change of clothes for after the activity.

What's not allowed

Health conditions: This tour is not recommended for people with heart conditions.

Pets: This tour is not suitable for pets.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Strollers: This experience is not stroller accessible.

Additional information

Public transport: There is no public transportation nearby, so plan your journey in advance.

Hotel transfers: Free pickup is only available for hotels in the Uehara area.

Out-of-area hotels: If you stay outside Uehara, use a bus or taxi to reach Uehara Port.

Operator contact: If you don't hear from the operator by 6pm the day before, contact IRIOMOTE ADVENTURE PiPi.

Contact details: You can reach the operator by phone, WhatsApp, or email as listed on your voucher.

Infants: Infants must sit on laps during the experience.

Infant seats: Infant seats are available on this tour.

Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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