All Reviews for Cave Adventures

I participated for the first time! With a guide accompanying us, I was able to enjoy the activities with peace of mind! They also took wonderful photos for us!
Swimming in the beautiful sea and seeing the fish and coral reefs created such lovely memories!
In the Pumpkin Cave, I was able to see very mystical sights, and diving from the cave into the sea was thrilling! I would love to participate in other activities as well!

初めて参加させていただきました！ガイドの方が付いていてくださるため、安心してアクティビティを楽しむことが出来ました！また素敵な写真を撮って頂けました！
綺麗な海を泳いで、魚たちやサンゴ礁を見ることが出来、とても素敵な思い出になりました！
パンプキン鍾乳洞ではとても神秘的な光景を見ることが出来たり、鍾乳洞から海へのダイブはスリルが満点です！またほかのアクティビティに参加したいと思います！

Everything was amazing. The sea kayaking, as well as the exploration of the cave, was incredible. Additionally, Maashi-san is extremely knowledgeable about Miyako nature and culture, and he explained to us many things about Miyako that cannot be found anywhere on the internet. If you come to Miyako, make sure to join this tour!

(English below)

全部素晴らしかったですよ。シーカヤックも、洞窟探検も本当に楽しかった。さらに、まーしさんは宮古島の自然と文化についてとてもご存じですよ！
宮古島に来たら、ぜひこの体験に参加してください

Everything was amazing. The sea kayakking, as well as the exploration of the cave was incredible. A lot of varied activities, such as climbing through waterfalls and swimming through the entrance of the cave. Additionally, Maashi-san is extremely knowledgeable about Miyako nature and culture, and he explained to us many things about Miyako that cannot be found anywhere on the internet. If you come to Miyako, make sure to join this tour!

It was my first tour, but thanks to the thorough explanation before the tour, I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind! It's an attractive tour that you can't experience anywhere else. Even if you're not confident in canoeing, the two guides will come to help you right away. Above all, the stories from our guide "Nogi-chan" were interesting and fantastic! I would love to do it again! ✨

初めてのツアーでしたが、ツアー前にしっかり説明してくれたおかげで安心して楽しめました！他では体験できない、魅力的なツアーです。
カヌー漕ぐのに自信がなくても、2人のガイドさんがすぐ助けに来てくれます。
何よりも担当ガイドの「のぎちゃん」の話が面白くて最高でした！またお願いしたいです✨

The footage taken from the drone was truly beautiful and breathtaking. The snorkeling near the Blue Cave was enjoyable, even with small children, thanks to the attentive instructor.

ドローンからの撮影した映像は本当に綺麗で圧巻でした。青の洞窟付近でのシュノーケリングも小さい子供連れでしたがインストラクターの方がしっかりしてくれてましたので楽しめました。

I am truly grateful for the full day guided tour of the Pumpkin Cave and Shigira Beach! Tetsu-chan's guidance was very easy to understand, and thanks to the careful and attentive way he guided us, it became a wonderful memory! If there’s another opportunity, I would love to do it again! Thank you very much for this experience!

パンプキン鍾乳洞とシギラビーチを丸一日ガイドしていただいて本当に有り難かったです！
てっちゃんさんのガイドもとても分かりやすく、丁寧にガイドしていただいたおかげで楽しい思い出となりました！
また機会があればよろしくお願いします！
この度は本当にありがとうございました！

Initially, I had planned to experience the Blue Cave, but due to the weather, it was changed to snorkeling with sea turtles. However, it turned out to be a highly satisfying activity, and I enjoyed the entire day! The instructor was very supportive, especially for beginners, so even if you're scared of the ocean but still want to try, you can enjoy it with peace of mind. They are also very friendly, which helps ease any tension and lift your spirits.

The Pumpkin Cave is accessed by kayaking to a small cave entrance from the sea, and I was amazed by the mysterious scenery that you wouldn't expect from the outside. It made me feel like an adventurer, and the grandeur of nature brought an incredible sense of excitement and accomplishment for everyone, regardless of age.

During snorkeling, I was able to see sea turtles up close, and having photos taken from angles we couldn't capture ourselves became a wonderful memory! I definitely want to do it again. For those visiting Miyako Island for the first time and unsure of how to spend their time, I think this is just perfect.

最初は青の洞窟体験予定でしたが、天候等によりウミガメとのシュノーケリングに変更になりましたがとても満足度の高いアクティビティで1日楽しめました(^^)
インストラクターさんは初心者にもしっかり寄り添ってくれますので海が怖いけどそれでも体験したいという方でも安心して楽しめると思います。そして気さくな方なので緊張もほぐしてくれ気持ちを上げてくれます。
パンプキン鍾乳洞はシーカヤックを漕いで行った先の海から入る小さな洞窟の入口の先に外からは想像もつかない神秘な風景に驚かされ、冒険家になったような気持ちになり自然の偉大さに老若男女問わずワクワク感と達成感半端無いです。
シュノーケリングはウミガメにしっかり会えましたし、自分達では撮れないアングルの写真を撮ってもらえるのは最高の思い出になりました！またやりたいです。
宮古島初めて、どう過ごそうと悩んでいる方には丁度良いと思います。

The weather was great, and it was the best! The canoeing was refreshing, and the main attraction, the limestone cave, was very mysterious and moving. Our guide, Nogi-chan, was cheerful and lively, making the tour even more enjoyable. If I have the chance to visit Miyako Island again, I would love to participate. Thank you very much!!

天気も良く、最高でした！
カヌーも気持ち良かったし、本命の鍾乳洞はとても神秘的で感動しました。ガイドののぎちゃんは明るく溌剌としていて、このツアーをより楽しくしてくださっていました。
もしまた宮古島に来る機会があれば、参加させていただきたいと思いました。
ありがとうございました！！

The explanation was thorough and in a relaxed manner. The time flew by. Additionally, there was someone who got seasick, but it was nice to see how they took care of them politely and made sure not to inconvenience the other guests.

悠長な日本語で説明が上手。あっという間の時間でした。
さらに船酔いをしてしまった人がいましたが、丁寧にお世話したり、他のお客さんを不快にしないように対応していた姿がよかったです。

In the morning, I went kayaking to the Pumpkin Cave, and in the afternoon, I went snorkeling.

During the tour, Tetsu shared a lot of interesting knowledge that I didn't know, which made it very enjoyable! Also, I was happy to take pictures at many photo spots!

I had a great time being able to visit the cave, see sea turtles, and take lots of photos. I'm really glad I participated!

午前中はカヤックに乗りパンプキン鍾乳洞へ行き、午後はシュノーケリングをしました。

ツアー中はてっちゃんが色々な知識を話してくれて知らなかったことばかりだったのでとても面白かったです！
また、たくさんのフォトスポットで写真を撮ってくれて嬉しかったです！

鍾乳洞にも行けて、ウミガメにも会えて、たくさん写真も撮ってくれて楽しかったし参加してよかったです！！

It seems there are cheaper plans available for direct bookings. While it says "VELTRA's activities are at the best price," I contacted them just to check, but they only introduced me to other plans, and the prices for those plans remained high.

直接予約した方が安いプランも有るようです。
「VELTRAのアクティビティはベストプライス」と有りますが、一応連絡してみたのですが、他のプランを紹介頂くだけで、そのプラン自体は高いままでした。

I was worried because my Japanese is not very good as a foreigner, but the guide explained everything well in English, which was great. ☺️ The overall system of the tour (instead of everyone getting on the bus together after one tour ends, we moved individually in cars) wasn't that great, but the guide took beautiful photos for us and was very kind! Thanks to the guide's hard work in searching for sea turtles, we were able to see them! It was difficult to carry the boat because of the nail art, but the guide carried everything and was always smiling, creating a bright atmosphere for the tour! Thank you so much for making it a wonderful day!

外国人なので日本語が下手で心配したんですが、ガイドさんが英語でうまく説明してくれてとても良かったです。☺️ ツアーの全体的なシステム（一つのツアーが終わるとみんなでバスに乗って移動するのではなく、個別に車に乗って移動する）はそんなに良くはなかったのですが、ガイドさんが写真もきれいに撮ってくださって、すごく親切でした！ ガイドさんが一生懸命ウミガメを探してくださったおかげでウミガメを見ることができました！ネイルアートがありますからボートを運ぶのが難しかったのですが、ガイドさんが全部運んでくれて、いつも笑っていたので、明るい雰囲気でツアーができました！ 良い一日を作ってくださって本当にありがとうございます！

I participated in a tour of the Pumpkin Cave and snorkeling. We traveled to the entrance of the cave by canoe, and the cave was very mysterious. It seems that the Pumpkin Cave is set to become a cultural heritage site, so if you're interested, it might be better to go sooner rather than later!

Snorkeling was enjoyable with a life jacket and fins, making it easy to explore. There were many fish in the coral reef, and I was lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle.

Tsubasa, who led the tour, had a wonderful smile and explained a lot about marine life! Thank you!

パンプキン鍾乳洞とシュノーケリングのツアーに参加しました。
鍾乳洞の入口まではカヌーで移動しました、鍾乳洞はとても神秘的でした。パンプキン鍾乳洞は文化遺産になるそうで、そうなると入れなくなるそうなので気になる方は早めの方がいいかもしれません！
シュノーケリングはライフジャケットとフィンで楽にシュノーケリングを楽しめました。サンゴ礁にはたくさんの魚がいましたし、ウミガメにも遭遇することが出来て良かったです。
ツアーを担当してくれたつばささんは、笑顔が素敵で海の生物のことなどたくさん説明してくれました！ありがとうございました！

I'm glad it was sunny!
The beautiful sea and blue sky.
Thank you to the staff for being very kind and attentive.
I had so much fun.

晴れてよかった！
綺麗な海と青い空
スタッフの方もとても親切丁寧に対応していただきありがとうございました。
とってもとっても楽しかったです。

Although we couldn't go sea kayaking due to the weather on the day, we were able to participate in snorkeling! The guide was very thorough and explained everything clearly, even going out of their way to take photos for us! We also searched for sea turtles until the very last moment and were fortunate enough to see them. Thank you for such a valuable experience! I would love to make a reservation again if the opportunity arises!

当日の天候でシーカヤックはできませんでしたが、シュノーケリングは参加させていただきました！
ガイドの人は丁寧にわかりやすく教えていただいたり、体を張って写真を撮ってくくれました！また、ギリギリの時間までウミガメを探し無事見ることができましたとても貴重な体験をさせていただきありがとうございました！またぜひ機会があびましたら予約させていただきたいです！

The captain's speaking skills and the bouncing boat were just as the reviews said, and it was a lot of fun! Reservations are required for at least two people, but when I mentioned I was coming alone, they kindly refunded me on the day. The service was very friendly and attentive. Although it was an early start at 7 AM, there were no other boats waiting at that time, so we could enjoy the Blue Cave at a leisurely pace, and the sea was calm. I heard that the afternoon trips were expected to have rough seas. Therefore, I recommend the early morning cruise! If you're prone to seasickness, it's a good idea to bring motion sickness medication, but if you focus on the distant view, you'll be fine!

船長のトーク力と飛び跳ねるボートは口コミ通りでとても楽しかったです！申し込みは2名分からとなり、1人参加と伝えたら当日返金してくださいましたし、対応が親切丁寧でした。朝7時と早起きでしたが、その時間帯は他に待機するボートがなく、ゆっくり青の洞窟を楽しめましたし、海も穏やかなんだそうです。その日も午後の便は海が荒れそうとのことでした。なので、朝イチのクルーズをオススメします！船酔いする方は酔い止めを用意した方がよいですが、遠くを見て楽しんでしまえば大丈夫です！

I couldn't see any sea turtles, but the ocean was beautiful and there were plenty of fish. The coral was also large and impressive.

ウミガメを見ることはできませんでしたが、海が綺麗で魚もたくさんいました。サンゴも大きく見応えがありました。

I joined this tour because I wanted to see sea turtles. Unfortunately, I couldn't see any sea turtles on the day of the tour... However, our guide, Chitose, introduced us to many beautiful fish and coral reefs, and she also provided a lot of support for my parents, who are not very good swimmers, and my scared elementary school child, allowing us to enjoy the experience.

The Pumpkin Cave was much larger than I expected, and I was surprised by the big pumpkin. Both my child and I were shocked to think we had to climb it, but my child said it was great that we gathered the courage to try climbing it.

It was my first time in Miyako Island, and there are still many activities I want to participate in, so I definitely want to see sea turtles next time! I will come back!

ウミガメに会いたくてこのツアーに参加しました。
当日は残念ながらウミガメに会うことはできず…
でしたが、ガイドの千登勢さんにきれいな魚たちや珊瑚礁をたくさん紹介していただき、また、泳ぎに不慣れな両親と怖がりの小学生の子供のフォローもたくさんしてもらいがら楽しむことができました。
パンプキン鍾乳洞は、思っていたよりも大きなパンプキンでびっくりしました。これを登るのか〜と親子ともどもビックリしましたが、勇気を出して登ってみてよかったと子供も話していました。
初めての宮古島でしたが、まだまだ参加したいアクティビティーもたくさんあるし、次回こそウミガメに会いたいです！また来ます！

In the morning, I participated in a stand-up paddleboarding tour, and in the afternoon, I joined a snorkeling tour. Both had calm waves, and I was really able to enjoy them. However, there isn't a place or time to change, so if you plan to participate, I think it's a good idea to consider where to change beforehand.

午前中はサップ、午後はシュノーケルのツアーに参加しました。どちらも波も穏やかでとても楽しむことができて良かったです。
ただ、着替える時間や場所は無いので、参加する場合はどこで着替えるか事前に検討してた方がいいと思います。

I was able to see sea turtles up close while snorkeling, and the guide was great at taking photos, which made for a fun time! It was my first time at Pumpkin, and both high school students and adults enjoyed it, creating wonderful memories. I hope my wishes come true... haha. The guide taught us various things, which made it even more enjoyable. I would definitely like to request the same guide when I come back to Miyako Island! Thank you very much!

シュノーケルではウミガメも間近で見ることができたし、ガイドさんが写真撮るのも上手で楽しい時間を過ごせました！
パンプキンも初めてでしたが高校生も大人も楽しむことができていい思い出ができました^_^
願い事が叶ってくれるといいですが…笑
ガイドさんが色々教えてくれて、おもしろかったので、より楽しめたと思います♪
ぜひまた宮古島に来たときは同じガイドさんでお願いしたいです☆
ありがとうございました！

It was full of activities! You can enjoy it from any seat!
It was a very memorable experience♪
I'm glad I participated.
Thank you very much.

アクティビティ感満載です!どこの席でも楽しめます!
とても思い出に残る体験でした♪
参加して良かったです。
ありがとうございました。

We participated on August 21 with two adults and one 7-year-old child. Initially, we signed up for the Pumpkin Hall Cave and snorkeling tour, but due to bad weather, the Pumpkin Cave was canceled, and we switched to SUP instead.

Although we originally had a reservation for Monday, we had to change it to Tuesday because of the typhoon, and then we were told that snorkeling might be difficult, so we rescheduled for Wednesday. Thank you for accommodating us despite the repeated changes!

SUP was no problem for our 7-year-old as they could sit while paddling, and the child enjoyed it. After that, we were excited for snorkeling and were thrilled to see the sea turtles, which made our child very happy! There were quite a few people, causing some sand to stir up and make the water murky, but that’s to be expected in shallow areas. However, our child was really happy, so we were satisfied.

During snorkeling, I noticed that my child had lost a fin, but our guide, Mr. Goto, was very kind and helped us look for it without any complaints. Thank you! The staff, including Mr. Goto, were all very friendly, and I’m glad we signed up for the tour.

Thank you!

8/21に大人2名と7歳児1名で参加しました。
最初はパンプキンホール鍾乳洞とシュノーケリングのツアーに申し込みましたが、天候が悪くパンプキン鍾乳洞は中止になり、代わりにSUPに変更。

本当は月曜日に予約していたものの台風の影響で、火曜日に変更、ただシュノーケリングは難しいかもと言われ、さらに水曜日に変更いただきました。
度重なる変更にも快く調整していただきありがとうございました！

SUPは7歳でも座りながらであればまったく問題なく、子供も楽しんでいました。
その後、楽しみにしていたシュノーケリング、お目当てのウミガメにも会えて子供も大喜びでした！若干人が集まり過ぎて砂が舞ってしまい濁っていましたが、浅瀬だとしょうがないですね。。ただ子供もすごい喜んでいたので満足でした。

シュノーケリングの時に気付いたら子供がフィンをなくしてしまったのですが、ガイドの後藤さん（りくさん）が嫌な顔せず親切に対応、探していただきありがとうございました！
ガイドの後藤さん含め、とても親しみやすいスタッフばかりでツアーに申し込んで良かったです。

ありがとうございました！

The meeting place was a bit hard to find, but…
We shared the ride with two other families.
Once on board, we had a wonderful time the whole way!

The captain kept making dad jokes,
the pleasant sea breeze during the cruise,
the emerald green of the Blue Grotto,
the magical sunset, etc...

It was surprising that the Blue Grotto looks more beautiful on cloudy days than in clear weather.

I've heard that during the morning and daytime, other companies' boats create traffic at the Blue Grotto, so I recommend the evening trips!

集合場所が少し分かりづらかったですが…
他2家族と同乗。
乗船してからはずーっと楽しい時間でした！

船長の親父ギャグ連発
クルーズ中の心地よい潮風
エメラルドグリーンの青の洞窟
幻想的なサンセットetc...

快晴よりも曇り空の方が青の洞窟が綺麗というのは意外でした

朝と日中は他社船で青の洞窟が渋滞するそうなので、夕方便はオススメです！

I went snorkeling for the first time, and even though I'm not a good swimmer, they carefully taught me how to put on the equipment, which made me feel safe to participate. I was able to see sea turtles and fish up close, and it was a very enjoyable tour.

初めてシュノーケリングをし、泳ぎも苦手なものですが、器具の付け方から丁寧に教えていただき安心して参加できました。ウミガメや魚を近くで見ることができ、とても楽しいツアーでした。

We participated as a family of three with our 6-year-old daughter. It was her second time snorkeling, and the first time in a year. The weather was great, and we were all thrilled to see so many fish at a fantastic spot, as well as the mysterious scenery of the Blue Cave! A super handsome guide led us, and our daughter was all smiles and really enjoyed herself!!! We were satisfied with all the photos and videos we received. I'm really glad we participated!

6才の娘を連れて、家族3人で参加しました。娘は一年振りのシュノーケルで、今回で2回目でした。天気もとても良くて、おさかなのたくさん見れる良いポイントと、青の洞窟の神秘的な光景に、家族全員ずーっと大興奮でした！めちゃくちゃイケメンのお兄さんが引率してくれて、娘もにこにこで懐いて最高に楽しそうでした！！！いただいた写真も動画も、全部満足です。本当に参加して良かったです！

Not only did we take photos with the sea turtles, but we also enjoyed introductions to nearby fish and creatures like sea anemones. ^_^
At the Pumpkin Cave, I struggled a bit climbing, but thanks to Tetsu's support, I was able to make it to the top! Thank you so much (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)
I’m considering using this service again next time! It was a very fun adventure! Tetsu's guidance was the best (^з^)-☆

ただ海亀と写真を撮るだけでなく、近くを泳いでいる魚やイソギンチャクなどの生き物の紹介をしてくれたため終始楽しむことができました。^_^
パンプキン鍾乳洞では、鍾乳洞を登るのに手こずってしまいましたが、てっちゃんさんのサポートにより無事登ることができました！とてもありがとうございます(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)
また次も利用したいと考えています！とても楽しい冒険になりました！てっちゃんさんのガイド最高です(^з^)-☆

I went canoeing at Kabira Bay. It was a bit cloudy, but I was able to take a lot of photos. They turned out very beautiful, and I'm satisfied. I chose the full-day course, but we returned near the hotel in the morning and then took a bus to do the same course again in the afternoon, so it might be nice to have different optional activities for the morning and afternoon. It felt like a bit of a time loss there. It would have been better if we had some time to stroll around Kabira Bay during lunch.

I was also anxious about snorkeling, but I received solid support and was able to swim happily. I had misunderstood and thought we would be snorkeling inside the Blue Cave.

川平湾でカヌーをしました少し曇りもありましたが沢山写真を撮っていただきました。画像にするととても綺麗で満足です。1日コースにしたのですが、午前に一旦ホテル近くまで戻ってきて、また昼から同じコースをバスで行くため、午前と午後別のオプショナルでもいい感じです。そこが少し時間のロスのような。川平湾で昼散策する時間があったらよりよかったかも。
シュノーケルも不安でしたがしっかりサポートしてもらい楽しく泳ぐことができました。青の洞窟のなかをシュノーケルするのかと勘違いしてました。

I was disappointed that the pumpkin event was canceled, but I was able to rebook with SUP and snorkeling, and it turned out to be a lot of fun. I even encountered a sea turtle, which became a wonderful memory!

パンプキンの予定が中止になり残念だったのですが、supとシュノーケルで予約を取り直してもらえて結果すごく楽しかったです
ウミガメにも遭遇できて最高の思い出になりました！

I was able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling! It was safe to participate even with children, and the whole family had a great time. The kids were really excited to see clownfish and squid! In the end, we even encountered a sea turtle, which made for truly wonderful memories.

シュノーケリングで、たくさんのお魚を見ることができました！子ども連れでも安心して参加でき、家族みんなで楽しむことができました。子どもたちはクマノミやイカに大興奮！
最後にウミガメにも出会えて、本当に良い思い出になりました。

I think there isn't much difference in the tours of the Pumpkin Cave regardless of the company you choose. However, this company had a no mobile phone policy (while customers from other companies were bringing their phones without issue).

One downside of this company is that there are no restrooms, showers, or changing rooms at the meeting point. Additionally, you have to climb up and down a fairly steep slope to get to the beach, so if that’s a concern for you, it would be better to choose a tour company that has a parking lot near the beach and provides transportation by car.

パンプキン鍾乳洞のツアー自体はどこの会社を使っても大差ないと思います。ただこの会社は携帯持ち込み禁止でした。（他の会社のお客さんは普通に携帯持ち込んでました）

ここの会社の難点は、集合場所にトイレ、シャワー、更衣室がないことです。
それからビーチまで結構な急坂を上り下りしなくてはならず、それが嫌な方はビーチの近くの駐車場を確保していて、車で送迎してくれるツアー会社を選んだ方が良いと思います。

I participated in a half-day tour in the morning! The Pumpkin Cave, which you can't visit on your own, was even more exciting than I imagined—truly an adventure! I was really satisfied with the tour! ✨

Our guide was Tetsu, who looks like a local but is actually from Osaka! He created a fun atmosphere with his cheerful and lively talk—truly impressive!

On this day, our team of 10, including families and couples, aimed for the Pumpkin Cave! Under Captain Tetsu's guidance, we first got on kayaks to head to the cave's entrance! (Don't worry, there are thorough instructions on paddling and safety before we head out to sea.)

The entrance to the Pumpkin Cave is actually in the ocean! So, the timing to enter is only during the perfect moment when the tide is low enough but the kayak doesn't run aground! This really heightens the sense of adventure.

What lies beyond this point is for you to enjoy! An experience that exceeds your imagination awaits you! You can fully experience the unique terrain of Miyako Island! I especially recommend it for those who love nature activities.

Lastly, Tetsu! I had so much fun! Thank you for the precious experience!!

午前中の半日ツアーに参加させて頂きました！
個人では行けないパンプキン鍾乳洞、想像以上にワクワクでまさにアドベンチャー
本当に大満足なツアーでした！✨


担当してくれたのは、現地人に見えるけど実は大阪人のてっちゃん！
陽気でテンポ良いトークで終始楽しい雰囲気を作ってくれて流石の一言


この日は家族連れやカップル含め10名のチームでパンプキン鍾乳洞を目指しました！
隊長てっちゃんのもと、まずはカヤックに乗って鍾乳洞の入口を目指します！
（海に出る前にしっかり漕ぎ方のレクチャーやセーフティに関するレクチャーもあるので安心）


パンプキン鍾乳洞の入口は海の中なのです！
なので入れるタイミングは潮が引きつつもカヤックが座礁しない絶妙なタイミングのみ！
この辺がアドベンチャー感をめちゃくちゃ掻き立てます


これより先は行ってのお楽しみ
想像を超える体験がその先に待っていますよ！
宮古島ならではの地形を存分に体験できます！
ネイチャー系アクティビティが好きな方には特にオススメです


最後に、てっちゃん！めっちゃ楽しかったよー！
貴重な体験をありがとう！！