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.
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.
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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 glampingSeasonal 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 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!”
The practical bits.
- 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
- 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
- Swimwear, quick-dry towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Sturdy footwear for the jungle trail
- Light layers for the boat and the tatami house
- 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.
20% deposit at booking secures your spot. Remaining 80% due 30 days before the tour, when vendors and accommodation are fully locked in.
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.
- 2 people
- ¥213,800
- 3 people
- ¥174,633
- 4 people
- ¥153,550
- 5 people
- ¥139,900
- 6 people
- ¥124,967
Discounts available for children
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What guests said.
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We booked a full day north Okinawa tour and requested both a river trek and a hike up Mount Katsuudake. We had a great time with Yumi (who is fluent in English and - as a native Okinawan - very knowledgeable on local customs). She kept the mood light and fun.
I came into this with little-to-no expectations, knowing that I was initially interested in Okinawan culture and being more adventurous. Fortunately, I'm glad to say that Things To Do In Okinawa went above and beyond with personalizing my private 3-day tour to match exactly what I wanted to get out of Okinawa! The tour was amazing from start to finish. I began with exploring Shimuku Gama in learning how it served as a shelter for 1,000 refugees who came out of there alive during WW2, swimming through a secret cave near Cape Maeda, trekking to a hidden lesser-known waterfall for a dip and some stoneskipping, and peacefully glamping with yakiniku grilling to end the night. The next day then had me being welcomed as family by the locals of Izena Island with charter fishing, snorkeling and a home-cooked dinner featuring our fresh catches. On my final day, the itinerary consisted of understanding Izena Island's relation to Okinawan history overall, getting introduced to some of the island's hardworking local businesses/products, and lastly basking in the beauty of Cape Manzamo while enjoying the refreshing taste of acerola. Truly, I could not have asked for a better experience. David, Aya, James, and the lovely folks at や～ぐな～ were so accommodating and kind throughout my entire tour. All my thanks to the team at Things To Do In Okinawa for helping to create unforgettable memories for my first time in Okinawa. I would highly recommend doing a tour with them for anyone visiting Okinawa, or even to those already living there!
We did the 3 day 2 night tour and it was outstanding. The itinerary was so well thought out and we were well prepared for our trip. David was ready to answer any questions we had which we really appreciated. The activities were well planned but also we felt we had plenty time to relax and take in the surroundings. This is a trip that you absolutely need to add to your bucket list. We will be back hopefully!!