Day 1   Arrival

Meet Adventure Lead at NAHA airport and transfer to Hotel. Relax and have some Free and Easy time before meeting for a group dinner wrapping off with a ride brief for the following days. Use the remaining time to pack your bags for bike packing and drop off your main luggage and bike bag for storage at the Hotel. Have a good night’s rest.

Meals : Dinner.

Stay : Hotel.

Day 2   NAHA to Tancha Bay

After a hearty breakfast, prepare your bike and bike pack and begin the day’s ride to the West Coast after a ride brief. Enjoy the pristine coast and many of the beach resorts. Stop over at the America Village, checking in on cape, lighthouse and enjoy a meal or 2 at the chic cafes and restaurants that you fancy, overlooking the beautiful coast before ending the day at Tancha Bay.

Meals : Breakfast.

Stay : Hotel.

Cycling Distance : 48km approx.

Profile : Generally Flat. 

Day 3  Tancha Bay to Motobu

Today we continue North towards Motobu. The highlight for the day is the Elephant cape, more quaint beach and a Marine Park where you can view the underwater marine life without getting wet. Today’s ride ends at the Sea Aquarium. After checking-In to the hotel, take the rest of the afternoon visiting the Aquarium and its surrounding parks.  

Meals : Breakfast.

Stay : Hotel.

Cycling Distance : 50km approx.

Profile : Generally Flat.  

Day 4   Motobu to Gesashi

Today’s adventure will see us crossing over to the east ending at Gesashi. Today’s ride brings you through Yagagi Island on the West before stopping over at Ogimi, the town with the oldest living community. Tonight, we will stay in a hotel amidst the tranquil nature of Higashi watching the starry sky on a clear night. 

Meals : Breakfast & Dinner.

Stay : Hotel.

Cycling Distance : 47km approx.

Profile : Moderate Hills. 

Day 5   Gesashi to Ginoza

Head South towards Ginoza and enjoy the magnificent East Coast that is starkly different from the West Coast the day before. Enjoy the stunning landscape and more rural towns of the West. The ride ends on a coastal resort with a Chapel and an open air Wedding venue on a cliff overlooking the horizon. 

Meals : Breakfast.

Stay : Hotel.

Cycling Distance : 38km approx.

Profile : Generally Flat.

Day 6   Ginoza to Hamahiga Island

Today, we will ride through the longest bridge to the cluster of islands off the East Coast. This bridge is so long, there is a rest stop at the middle where we will make a stop to check out the beach and the Sea creature museum before ending the ride at Hamahiga Island at a resort on top  of a cliff. 

Meals : Breakfast.

Stay : Hotel.

Cycling Distance : 45km approx.

Profile : Generally Flat. 

Day 7   Hanahiga Island to NAHA

Wake early (optional at 6am) to catch the Sunrise over breakfast. Prepare to head back to NAHA riding through the remaining East Coast, returning back into civilization, stopping over Malls and the metropolitan city of NAHA. The ride ends back at the Hotel we started. Wash up and celebrate the completion over a group dinner.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner.

Stay : Hotel.

Cycling Distance : 45km approximately.

Profile : Generally Flat. 

Day 8   Depart Okinawa or Extend

Your bike packing adventure concludes after checking out. Official check out time is 11 AM / 12 PM. Proceed for your onward journey.

Meals : Breakfast.

– 7 nights stay at mostly 4-star Hotel; 

– 7 Breakfast, 3 Dinner;

– 2 ways airport group transfers based on designated timing;

– Adventure Lead for the duration of the ride;

– Assistance with on-trip transport arrangement on own expense;

– Bike mechanical support;

– 1 year TaiJi Cycling membership;

– Bike Packing Training & Consultancy for trip and air travel;

– TaiJi Cycling Jersey;

– air/land travel to NAHA, Okinawa;

– visa arrangement, if required;

– meals not mentioned within the itinerary;

– admission fee to attractions;

– provision of cycling helmet;

– provision of bicycle;

– comprehensive personal travel insurance;

– expenditure on personal effects;

– anything not specified in the trip inclusion and itinerary.

Twin/Double Occupancy :            From SGD 3,150 per person

Single Occupancy :                         From SGD 3,940 per person

Taiji Cycling Member Discount : SGD 50

~ A depositof 30% is required at the time of booking. Deposit paid is non-refundable unless trip is withdrawn or cancelled by Taiji Cycling/Travel Wander.

~ Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.

~ Only book your air ticket to Naha, Okinawa Japan when you have been informed to do so.

~ Group size: minimum 6 cyclists, maximum 10 cyclists.

~ Should you require a visa to enter Japan, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure. Check your entry requirement and apply for your visa HERE if you require.

~ For cyclists who are travelling alone and have opted for twin-share occupancy, Taiji Cycling/Travel Wander will do our utmost to pair you with another cyclist of the same gender to share the room. If this is not possible, cyclists are required to top up the difference for a single room. Should you choose not to go on this trip, there is no refund of the deposit paid.

~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Taiji Cycling/Travel Wander. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.

~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases  local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Taiji Cycling/Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Taiji Cycling/Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.

~ As you prepare for the bike packing adventure, we highly recommend at least 70km of accumulated cycling per week and have completed at least 1 overnighter bike packing adventure with TaiJi Cycling.

~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclists. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due (not limited) to bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.

~ As Bike Packing Adventure requires a significant level of cardio and physical exertion, it is not suitable for cyclists with chronic and/or acute disease. Please obtain your doctor’s advice to be fit for the activity before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to cycle.

~ If the cyclist presents difficulty in completing the day’s ride, we strongly discourage the cyclist from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the cyclist and team in mind. Cyclist may require booking a private transfer at the cyclist’s own expense to fast track to the next accommodation. There is no refund on the uncompleted distance of the ride.

~ Cyclist may choose to terminate the ride early during the planned cycling day where possible. Or make it a rest day and fast track to the next accommodation. Cyclist may require to book a private transfer at the cyclist’s own expense. Should the cyclist wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the cyclist’s own expense. There is no refund on this portion of the trip.

~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.

~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.