Hello everyone! Have you ever participated in a nature tour? At Link Adventures, we conduct nature tours on Amami Oshima, and we have many customers every month. Today, I would like to introduce the benefits and drawbacks of participating in a nature tour and the unique features of Link Adventures’ nature tours.
Benefits of Participating in a Nature Tour
Safety
Nature tours ensure a minimum level of safety as a guide accompanies you, allowing you to fully enjoy the natural surroundings. Especially on Amami Oshima, where there are venomous snakes and dense forests that can be disorienting, traveling with a knowledgeable guide reduces the risks. However, the most important principle is to protect yourself. Following the guide’s advice while also managing your safety is crucial.
Gain knowledge
Guides possess extensive knowledge about the natural environment of the areas they lead tours in. This allows you to gain more insights and information than if you were exploring on your own, making your time spent much more meaningful and enriching.
Visit Unfamiliar Spots
By joining a guided tour, you might get to visit hidden spots that you can’t find in guidebooks or through Google searches. This is perhaps one of the greatest attractions of guided tours.
Drawbacks of Participating in a Nature Tour
Limited Flexibility in Group Tours
If other groups join the tour, the flexibility of your itinerary and activities decreases. The guide needs to adhere to a set schedule and visit designated spots on time, so individual requests cannot alter the group’s plan.
Costs Involved
Joining a guided tour is usually more expensive than exploring on your own. However, considering the safety, knowledge gained, and the efficiency of visiting various places, the cost is often reasonable.
Compatibility with the Guide
You won’t know which guide will be leading your tour until the day of. A cheerful, engaging guide can make the experience enjoyable, while a more reserved, scholarly guide might feel less lively. While nature tours can enrich your travel experience, the enjoyment can be influenced by your compatibility with the guide.
Link Adventures’ Nature Tours
Certified Guides Accompany You
At Link Adventures, our guides have completed training with the Amami Oshima Eco-Tourism Association and hold certified guide qualifications. They possess extensive knowledge about the island’s nature and can lead tours across various fields. However, the primary goal of our tours is to ensure that you enjoy Amami Oshima with a smile. We focus on making your experience enjoyable without overwhelming you with excessive information.
Private Tours
All tours with Link Adventures are private, allowing for flexible scheduling and itineraries. You don’t have to worry about your tour being disrupted by others. We also offer transportation, so no matter where you stay on Amami Oshima, we will come to pick you up.
Check Out Our Guides on YouTube
Visit Link Adventures’ YouTube channel to see our guide, Seiya, speaking directly to the camera. You’ll find videos showcasing the tours and highlights of Amami Oshima. Watching these videos can give you a good sense of what our guides are like and what to expect on your tour.
If You’re Unsure About the Tour, Contact Us First
If you’re unsure whether to join a tour, feel free to contact us. We’ll listen to your needs and suggest the best tour for you. You can also reach out via messenger apps for convenience.