Northern Okinawa 3-Day 2-Night Experience.
Three days deep into the wild heart of Okinawa — hidden waterfalls, jungle ziplines, and a market-fresh feast at a mountain lodge.
Departures.
Small group · max 6 travellers
Reserving holds nothing yet and costs nothing — we confirm availability by email before anything is booked.
Three days that take you deeper into Okinawa's untamed beauty than most ever go — hidden waterfalls, jungle rappelling, sea kayaking, and starlit camps. We handle the logistics; you just show up ready.
Itinerary.
- Day 1
Northern interior — waterfall, forest & cycle course
A jungle trail leads through shade and the sound of running water to a hidden waterfall. Lunch is seasonal: streamside in summer, forest soba house in winter. The afternoon takes the group onto a coastal cycle course — past ancient trees and ocean viewpoints, at a pace that rewards the curious.
Beach or mountain glamping, or four-star beachside hotel (recommendation not included)Seasonal lunch — streamside or forest soba (included)Glamping barbecue (book with glampsite) or hotel izakaya dinner (included)2 optional extras
- Guided hike to Katsu-dake summitA whole-group choice. We keep the group together, so the kayak and the cycle course cannot run side by side.
- Minna island charterA whole-group choice. We keep the group together, so the kayak and the cycle course cannot run side by side.
- Day 2
Yanbaru jungle — two waterfalls, a rappel & a feast
A full day in the deep forest. Through the ancient jungle of Yanbaru to a series of hidden waterfalls. Climb the first, press further in and climb the second, then stand at the edge of the biggest and rappel down the face of it into the basin below. The evening is the lodge owner's market-fresh feast — course after course of locally sourced food, conversation poured along with the awamori.
Mountain lodge or four-star beachside hotel (recommendation not included)Surrounded by jungle and nature, not for those who can't stand insects.Market-fresh lodge feast dinner hotel dinner (book with accommodation) - Day 3
Yanbaru to the edge — jungle waterways & Cape Hedo
A home-prepared breakfast by the lodge owner, then morning kayaking through tranquil jungle waterways beneath towering canopies. Lunch at a local northern diner. The afternoon takes the group to Cape Hedo — the northernmost tip of Okinawa, where the Pacific and East China Sea meet at a stretch of dramatic coastline. A final lookout before the drive south.
Home-prepared breakfast by the lodge owner or hotel breakfast (book with accommodation)Lunch at a northern local diner
Northern Okinawa is a different country from the resorts in the middle and south. Yanbaru's jungle is one of the most ecologically significant forests in Japan with 50% of species only ever found right there — old trees, hidden streams, waterfalls you have to walk to. This route uses the geography as the itinerary. The night is yours to choose: beach or mountain glamping with a barbecue, or a four-star beachside hotel with an izakaya evening led by your guide.
Day two is the pivot — a full day in the deep forest with two waterfalls climbed, then a rappel down the face of the biggest. Cold water, vivid green, and the satisfaction of earning a view. The lodge owner that night cooks a feast from whatever was freshest at the market that morning, then sits down at your table and pours a drink. Unhurried, generous, not in any guidebook.
The practical bits.
- 2 nights accommodation — beach/mountain glamping (Night 1), mountain lodge (Night 2)
- All group ground transport throughout the tour
- Bilingual local guide throughout
- Included meals
- All necessary equipment for water activities and jungle trekking
- 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
- Accommodation is not included and must be booked and paid for directly by the guest. We can recommend suitable options and provide general guidance.
- Sturdy footwear with grip — trails get muddy
- Quick-dry clothes you don't mind getting wet
- Swimwear and towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen, insect repellent, hat
- Light layers for the lodge evening
- Day 2 includes waterfall climbing and rappelling — all gear and instruction provided. No prior experience needed but a baseline of fitness helps.
- Glamping accommodation is very comfortable with beds, and AC. Expect a real outdoors feel.
- Schedule adapts to weather — alternative routes are planned for poor conditions.
- Overnight tours with a single guest cannot be run at the open group rate. Please visit our terms page for full details on how solo bookings work.
- Surrounded by nature, Mountain Lodge offers incredible stargazing and a unique local experience with the owner. As a rustic nature stay, insects may occasionally be found inside.
20% deposit at booking secures your spot. Remaining 80% due 30 days before the tour.
Full refund if you cancel 60+ days out. Deposit non-refundable for 30–59 day cancellations. No refund inside 29 days. Travel insurance recommended.
We build small, hand-walked trips and we'd love to take you out.
— The Evertrail crew
Price per person.
- 1 person
- ¥131,000
- 2 people
- ¥111,000
- 3 people
- ¥99,000
- 4 people
- ¥93,000
- 5 people
- ¥88,000
- 6 people
- ¥85,000
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What guests said.
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Culture & Coast half day tour with. I was visiting from Australia and my tour guide was Aya. Visited market arcade stroll. Fresh fish and meat markets. Got to enjoy selecting a fish and how u like it cooked. Underground wartime tunnels & Memorial. South coast historic waterfall and tide pool. It was an amazing tour. Aya was awaresome with information about each place we visited. If your in Okinawa and want to explore and also visit the other islands around Okinawa highly recommend. I will be heading back to okinawa next year and will be booking with this tour again. 😀
I’m really grateful I booked this. The guide Aya was kind, patient, and genuinely cared that everyone had a great experience. It didn’t feel like we were being rushed through someone’s checklist, it felt like a day that was thoughtfully created for people to enjoy.
Would highly recommend Things To Do In Okinawa for anyone wanting an amazing day in Okinawa. We selected a full day tour which included a hike to a waterfall (which we ended up having all to ourselves!), lunch, and then a charter boat to two snorkelling locations. Our group was small (only 3 people) which we loved since then we really got to know the other wonderful person in our group as well as our amazing guide Aya. Aya was wonderful and graciously shared with us a lot of Okinawa history throughout the day which we really enjoyed. They also provided everything we needed- including boots to wear on our trek to the waterfall and all snorkelling gear. I think the ability to really customize your day, the small groups, and Aya’s great guidance make a Things To Do in Okinawa tour well worth it!!
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