Immerse yourself in the authentic Guna Ayala culture on a day tour to an indigenous Guna village in the San Blas Islands. Experience their way of life, enjoy a beach day, snorkel in a natural swimming pool, and savor traditional food.
- Panama San Blas Tours - Your journey starts with pick up at 5:20am in your hotel in panama city or airbnb. Your driver will accomodate you in the shared 4x4 car, once everyone is on board we will make a stop in the super market in case you want to buy snacks or drinks (wine, beer, water etc), get cash from the ATM (cards are NOT accepted in san blas). Around 7am you will enter to san blas hills where the roads can be very bumpy, we recommend to take medicine if you suffer of nauseas. We have the best driver to help you spot the wild animals in the hills, such as monkeys or sloth, if you are lucky enough you will spot one!
- Isla Perro - Visit Island Perro chico where you have the best spot to make snorkelling in san blas as there is a sunken boat nowdays a beautiful reef full of tiny colored fishes.
- San Blas Islands - Swim and snorkelling in the natural swimming pool, find your starfish!
- San Blas Islands - Around 12 taste a delicious local lunch of the catch of the day in a not very crowded island where you can rest and enjoy your time. We have several options: fish with patacones and coconut rice, or chicken or lentils for vegans.
- San Blas Islands - After lunch visit one of the largest Community in San Blas Islands - Bring home a little piece of this paradise to always remember, a bracelet handcraft by a local guna.
- Panama City - Back to your hotel in Panama city
- English Speaking Local Guide (basic)
- Tours as described
- Traditional Lunch (Fresh fish with salad and rice)
- Shared Boat transportation from Port to Islands and back
- Snorkel MASK included
- Shared transportation from Panama City to Port and back for 6 passengers
- 1 Complimentary Drink (Beer, Water, or Soda)
- Entrance and port fees (22USD per person)
- Pick in Dreams or Westin Playa Bonita $20USD pp. both ways.
- Infant spot in the car $50USD both ways, or can travel in adult laps for free.
Immerse in the Guna Ayala Culture, learn how they live in the most amazing Caribbean paradise, learn how they live in one of the largest community of San Blas Islands, and at the same time enjoy a beach day in Perro chico island and the natural swimming pool.
-Visit Island Perro chico, Snorkel in the natural swimming pool.
- Taste traditional food - catch of the day with rice and salad.
We support the local community, San Blas is a Indigenous protected zone, all our staff are local Gunas for Transportation, Boat, Food etc.. you will experience how they live and learn about their way of life. You can disconnect from the daily routine and have great time with your friends or family.
- Day tour return is at 3:30PM. You will arrive in Panama City between 6:30PM and 7:00PM.
- PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR ORGINAL PASSPORT. WITH OUT IT, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER TO SAN BLAS.
- Please notice San Blas is an Indian protected zone. All the services are basic and rustic, only kuna people are in charge of all tourist’s services such as food, ground and water transportation, lodging, etc, we work with them to support the local economy. Please take this into consideration, the services are not as in the city, the waiting time can be long, and kunas are more informal. We have provided hospitality train to them, but they are still working on it, their culture is different, they are never in a rush, this is part of the adventure to San Blas. Food is basic such as fresh fried fish with salad and rice.
- The driver will make a stop in a super market where you can buy a disposable cooler, ice etc.
- You are allowed to bring additional beverages.
- In San Blas Islands there are no ATMs, only cash in received. You can buy drinks there, snacks, souvenirs etc.“+Movil” and “Digicel” are the cell phone companies which works in San Blas Islands.
- We recommend you bring your personal hygiene items, towels, sunscreen, mosquito repellent. You can bring a cooler with your own drinks, potable water, snacks and beverages (fruit juice or alcohol) you can by on site or bring it yourself.
- Departure time is at 5:20am in the reception of your hotel. Any delay will have an additional charge, or may imply not to go to SanBlas.
- There is no power electricity in the huts, only light.
- Check out from the island is at 3:30pm you should be back in Panama between 6-7pm.
- The vehicle is 4x4 for 6 passengers plus the driver. Pick up time is between 5:20am to 6:00am depending on the route, you can be first ones of last ones. Please be ready at 5:00AM to avoid any delays to other passengers. No Show – or Mayor delays will incur in a penalty – cost of reservation fee. In case you will be pick up in Costa del este or near to the airport, pick up time is between 5:45 and 6:00am
- Transport time is 2.5 hours way in and 2.5 back. Then 40 minutes to the island in boat. Real time in Islands is around 5 hours.
- Dear client In order to confirm your reservation we will need complete names, passport number, nationality and age of all passengers. Also Covid-negative test results are needed to travel to san blas islands even if you are vaccinated with at least 3 days in advance. Thanks
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.