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Island Hopping

Private Island Escape — 3 Days, 2 Nights.

A private three-day escape built for two — jungle, open ocean, and a remote island feast. No shared groups, no compromises. Just yours.

Duration
3 Days, 2 Nights
Group
Level
Languages
enja
Best in
Spring — Autumn
Hours
8:4516:30
3-dayPrivate Couples & familieIzenaBoat charterLocal feast

Three days is enough to reach places most visitors never find. This route moves from jungle waterfalls and coastal cycling in the north, to the open ocean off Izena — a remote island where the food is extraordinary, and the welcome is genuine.

Couple on island hopping tour
Guests on charter in Okinawa on tour
Aya on Izena boat (film camera)
Locals filleting fish on Izena

Itinerary.

  • Day 1

    Northern interior — waterfall, forest & cycle course

    A jungle trail to a hidden waterfall. Seasonal lunch — streamside in summer, forest soba house in winter. Afternoon cycle course through coastal lanes and viewpoints. Camp set up on arrival.

    Beach or mountain glamping
    Seasonal lunch (included)Glamping BBQ dinner (included)
    3 optional extras
    • Guided hike to Katsu-dake summit
    • Yachimun pottery experience
    • All-day jungle trek with waterfall climbing & rappelling
  • Day 2

    Izena Island — off the map

    Ferry to Izena. Half-day private charter with a local captain — fishing, snorkelling, sashimi on board. Back on shore, a multi-course island feast prepared by a local islander.

    Traditional Okinawan houseTatami floors, wooden beams, shared facilities. Private room on request.
    Breakfast before going to the portBento lunch on the ferry (included)island feast by a local islander (included)
    1 optional extra
    • Second day on the water in a private charter
  • Day 3

    Izena to mainland — live like a local

    Hike to a 360° hilltop, sugarcane pressing in the fields, umi budō tasting at the farm. Soba lunch, then the afternoon ferry home with an acerola stop in Motobu.

    Cafe breakfast bought locally in the morningBento lunch (included)Acerola refreshment in Motobu (included)
    1 optional extra
    • Second half-day reef charter before the ferryWeather and availability dependent
The longer story

The first day belongs to the north — waterfall, cycle course, glamping under the stars. The second day jumps to a different rhythm entirely: a ferry to Izena, a half-day boat charter with a local captain, and a multi-course island feast laid on by a local islander. The third winds down with a 360° hilltop hike, sugarcane pressed straight from the field, a visit to the umi budo factory and the ferry home.

This island hopping tour in Okinawa gave me a truly once in a lifetime experience. From fishing with a local fisherman, to eating our fresh catch right there on the boat and then experiencing the hospitality of a dinner in their own home! Aya was a fun, energetic and incredible tour host and I can't thank her enough for helping me not feel like a tourist but an actual part of their community. Highly recommend this experience!
Daniel Rivera

The practical bits.

Included6 items
  • 2 nights accommodation — beach or mountain glamping (Night 1), traditional Okinawan house on Izena (Night 2)
  • All ground transport throughout the tour
  • Izena ferry crossing (return)
  • Bilingual local guide throughout
  • Included meals — 2 meals on the first day, 3 meals on the second day and 2 meals on the third day.
  • All gear for water activities on Izena — fishing, snorkelling
Not included5 items
  • Flights to and from Okinawa
  • Optional activities and add-ons (chosen and paid on the day)
  • Meals and drinks not included in the package
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Transport outside the tour
What to bring
  • Swimwear, quick-dry towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
  • Sturdy footwear for the jungle trail
  • Light layers for the boat and the tatami house
Good to know
  • Izena is a small island with limited facilities — pack light, leave luggage at base if possible.
  • Boat charter is weather-dependent. We arrange calm-water alternatives if conditions change.
  • Glamping accommodation is very comfortable with beds, and AC. Expect a real outdoors feel.
  • Private pickup is available from accommodations in Okinawa City, Onnason, Yomitan, and Uruma City. Please mention your location at the time of booking.
Logistics
Map showing Kita interchange 7/11 — round-trip tour
Meeting point
Kita interchange 7/11
3 Chome-9-10 Noborikawa, Okinawa, 904-2142
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End point
Same — returns to the meeting point
Same — returns to the meeting point
Policies
Payment

20% deposit at booking secures your spot. Remaining 80% due 30 days before the tour, when vendors and accommodation are fully locked in.

Cancellation

Full refund if you cancel 60+ days out. Deposit non-refundable for 30–59 day cancellations. No refund inside 29 days. Travel insurance recommended.

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One last thing
We build small, hand-walked trips and we'd love to take you out.

The Evertrail crew

Private tour

Price per person.

2 people
¥213,800
3 people
¥174,633
4 people
¥153,550
5 people
¥139,900
6 people
¥124,967

Discounts available for children

Have a question about this tour?

Send a note — dates, group size, dietary needs, anything. We usually reply the same day.

What guests said.

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Eric Sung
2 months ago
Aya was so sweet and informative during our Izakaya hopping tour. She made sure everyone felt comfortable with the dishes that were curated and was sure to dive deep into the culture, history, and background of Okinawa. We hope to come back again. Would definitely recommend!
izakaya hopping
Jeshua Freeman
4 weeks ago
Wonderful tour, very conscientious and knowledgeable guide, excellent locations and activities.
Daniel Rivera
2 months ago
This island hopping tour in Okinawa gave me a truly once in a lifetime experience. From fishing with a Local fisherman, to eating our fresh catch right there on the boat and then experiencing the hospitality of a dinner in their own home! Aya was a fun, energetic and incredible tour host and I can’t thank her enough for helping me not feel like a tourist but an actual part of their community! Highly recommend this experience!
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