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By RIVIERA Iya Valley
Free cancellation available
Price is £74 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Feel the fun of playful rapids without needing previous kayaking experience
    • Stop for swims, splashes and photo moments along the river
    • Enjoy a more personal river experience than sitting in a raft
    • Paddle your own kayak on the emerald Yoshino River near Oboke Gorge
    • Take home photos from your adventure, included in the experience

Activity location

    • Oboke Gorge
    • Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒779-5452 徳島県三好市山城町上名2149−7 | Our store is conveniently located just a 7-minute walk from JR Oboke Station. Look for the large red sign next to the entrance. There are three parking spaces right next to the store.
    • Miyoshi, Tokushima, Japan

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Iya Valley:Guided Kayaking Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Rental clothing will be prepared in advance, so please be sure to provide the participant's height (cm), weight (kg), and shoe size (EU).

Language options: English
Price details
£73.89 x 1 Adult£73.89
Total
Price is £73.89

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Rental of all required safety equipment and clothing (neoprene shoes, wetsuit trousers, jacket, helmet and life jacket)
  • Inclusions
    Transport to the activity and return transfer to RIVIERA Iya Valley
  • Inclusions
    Guiding and activity facilitation
  • Inclusions
    Free parking
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Children under 14 years, People over 243 lbs (110 kg), People over 70 years, People under 4 ft 8 in (145 cm), People with back problems, People with diabetes, People with epilepsy, People with heart problems, Pregnant women
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Looking for something more personal than rafting, but without committing to a full kayaking course? This is the perfect way to experience the Yoshino River.

    This kayak adventure is for travellers who want to feel more connected to the river. You are not just sitting in a boat while someone else controls the ride. You paddle, steer, splash, laugh, recover, try again and feel the river for yourself.

    The experience is carried out in stable kayaks, making it ideal for beginners and first-time paddlers. These kayaks are easy to use, forgiving and designed to help you enjoy the river with confidence from the very beginning.

    The experience starts in Oboke Gorge, where you receive the required river equipment and a clear safety briefing before heading to the water. Once at the river, the team explains the basics: how to paddle, how to turn, how to stay balanced and what to do in the moving water.

    Then the fun begins.

    You paddle along one of the most beautiful sections of the Yoshino River, surrounded by emerald water, white rocks and mountain views. The route combines calmer parts where you can get comfortable with the kayak and playful rapids where the real fun starts. Expect splashes, small challenges, moments where you feel proud of yourself and probably a few laughs when things do not go perfectly.

    This is not meant to feel like a strict sports lesson. It is an active, beginner-friendly river adventure for people who want to try something more personal than rafting but still feel safe and supported throughout the trip.

    Along the way, there are stops for swimming, relaxing and photos. The best part is that photos are included, so you do not need to worry about taking your phone onto the river. Just focus on paddling, enjoying the Iya Valley and collecting the kind of memories that look as good as they felt.

    The activity is suitable for friends, couples, solo travellers and active families who want one of the most memorable outdoor experiences in Iya Valley.

    Come ready to get wet, laugh, paddle and leave with a storey.

Location

Activity location

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    • Oboke Gorge
    • Tokushima Prefecture, Tokushima, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒779-5452 徳島県三好市山城町上名2149−7 | Our store is conveniently located just a 7-minute walk from JR Oboke Station. Look for the large red sign next to the entrance. There are three parking spaces right next to the store.
    • Miyoshi, Tokushima, Japan