Day trips to san blas islands from panama city

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PLACE OF DEPARTURE Panama CityDEPARTURE TIME Between 5:30 and 6 amRETURN TIME Approximately between 6pm and 7pm   AVAILABILITYEverydayDURATION OF CAR TRIP115 km from the City, between 2:30 and 3 hours DURATION OF BOAT TRIPThe island is located about 40 minutes from the portWHEN TO BOOK?Spots in San Blas are very limited. You can book up to the day before the tour, as long as there are places remaining. We recommend that you book now to guarantee your spot.FREE CANCELLATIONCancel up to 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund. Please read our Refund Policy for more details
✔︎ Round trip ground transport from your accommodation in Panama City
✔︎ Boat rides to and from the port
✔︎ Lunch
✔︎ Snorkeling Equipment
✔︎ Tour  Yanis Island, Natural Pool & Perro Chico Island/Sunken Ship
✗ Beverage   available on the Island (1-2$)
✗ Indigenous entrance taxes $23 foreigners, $ 8 Panama residents - Starting from 6 years
✗ Fee for Perro Chico Island - Sunken Ship $ 3 per person
FULL DAY $ 120
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How do you get to San Blas from Panama City?
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Duration: 14 hours | Price = $160

Explore Panama's Tropical Paradise
This trip can be customized into an overnight adventure or even a week long vacation!

Highlights:

  Visit a Guna Indian village
  Stunning, pristine beaches
  Cultural museum
 Starfish pools

Tour Includes:

  Transportation
  Lunch
  Boat tour
 Guna guide

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San Blas Islands Tour Description

The San Blas Islands are located in the Comarca de Guna Yala and the 365 island archipelago is home to the Guna Indians. This trip is a unlike any other. It gives you the chance to mingle with the Guna on their coconut-covered islands, enjoy the beaches, learn about Guna culture, and more. This tour is truly authentic and offers you amazing experiences in some of the most remote parts of the San Blas Islands.

Here is a Sample Itinerary for the San Blas Day Trip:

Depart Panama City around 5 a.m.
Arrive at the port around 8:30 a.m. and head to the islands
Explore, swim, or laze around your pristine island paradise
Enjoy a locally prepared lunch
Head back to the port around 3:30 p.m
Depart Port by 4:00 and arrive in Panama City around 7 p.m
The arrival and departure times may vary slightly

Overnight Options

Add as many nights to your overland San Blas experience as you want. Accommodation styles include camping, cabins and catamarans and the price ranges from $30 – $260pp per night.

The "Traditional Tour" - fly there

Before there was a road, you had to fly! This trip starts with an early flight from Panama City to the San Blas Islands. You are met by your Guna guide who will take you to your cabin on one of the islands before breakfast. You HAVE to stay at least 1 night if you choose to fly. Return to Panama City around 8 am on your final day. This tour starts at $400 pp for 1 night and includes flight, cabin, meals and tours. Add at least $140 pp per night after the 1st night. These cabins are the BEST land based accommodation options on the San Blas Islands.

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If you don’t have the time for an overnight visit to the San Blas Islands, then think about a San Blas Islands Day Tour. The San Blas Islands chain is made up of hundreds of small palm fringed islands. This is a pristine habitat that is inhabited by the indigenous Guna Yala that should be included in any visit to Panama. We will make sure to capture the essence of San Blas during this day tour by showing you the most popular sites in the archipelago.

INCLUDED

✔︎ Round trip ground transport from your accommodation in Panama City

✔︎ Boat rides to and from the port

✔︎ Lunch

✔︎ Snorkeling Equipment

✔︎ Tour Yanis Island, Natural Pool & Perro Chico Island/Sunken Ship

NOT INCLUDED

✗ Beverage available on the Island (1-2$)

✗ Indigenous entrance taxes $23 foreigners, $ 8 Panama residents - Starting from 6 years

✗ Fee for Perro Chico Island - Sunken Ship $ 3 per person

PRICE

FULL DAY $ 120

Price per person

ATTENTION
YOU ARE BOOKING WITH A DOWN PAYMENT (YOU ARE NOT PAYING THE TOTAL AMOUNT), THE REST OF THE BALANCE IS PAID IN ONLY CASH ON THE DAY OF THE TOUR.
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AFTER BOOKING, PLEASE MAKE SURE READING YOUR E MAIL AND RECEIPT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION FROM PANAMA CITY TO THE PORT
• Roundtrip 4x4 transportation from your accommodation (Hotel/Hostel/Apartment) in the Downtown of Panama City only.
We won't pick anyone up from these places: Westin Playa Bonita, Dreams Playa Bonita, or any of the hotels in Playa Blanca.
In the areas far from downtown , the meeting point can be: supermarket, gas station or parking lot (to be decided during the reservation).
San Blas Dreams is not responsible for reservations outside this area.

• Every day from 5:30 am we start to pick up our customers meaning we can reach to you from that time to 6:00 am, SUVs we have fit up to 6 people, which means that depending on the route before you can collect other customers. Sometimes it happens that customers are not ready and we are forced to wait for them (we try not to leave anyone behind). In this case we ask you for a little patience, we always do our best to be with you as soon as possible.

• Roundtrip transportation in SUV's 4x4 from your accommodation (Hotel/Hostel/Home) in Panama City to San Blas Port between 5-6 a.m. and arrive back in the City about 6/7pm.

USEFUL TIPS
• From December to April it is very high season, the places on the islands are limited, we recommend booking as soon as possible.

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It is advisable to carry only a small bag with what is necessary to spend the days on the islands, leave your large suitcase in the city, there is not enough space in the car and it could get wet during the boat trip.

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This "Comarca" (Guna Yala or more commonly known as San Blas Islands) is a paradise where it is only allowed to people from its community to work there, tourism is something new to them, their infrastructure is currently under development and service might not be entirely satisfactory in some cases, if you are an intransigent or demanding person with schedules or if you are looking for a 5 stars service, this tour is not for you, but if you wish to enjoy extraordinary beaches in the Caribbean then we invite you to book with us.
We really care about our reputation. We’re not a booking agency that tells you whatever you want to hear to get you to book a trip.
Please read all our information well.

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Some things you need to know before the trip to the San Blas Islands. Click here • The use of Drones is not allowed in the San Blas Islands. You could get a fine and get your drone taken away from you.
San Blas Dreams is not responsible and can't intervene in any way, regarding the decisions made by the Guna General Congress.

WHAT TO BRING

• Snacks & Fruit
• Your own drinks: Water, Rum, Beer, Wine, Soda
• Shower & Beach towel
• Insect repellent
• Sun protection
• Snorkeling equipment
• Original Passport (Entry to Guna Yala may be denied without it)
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Fully charged camera
• There is no ATM in San Blas, so be sure to bring enough cash
• A light jacket for boat transfers

*It's forbidden to take beach chairs, big coolers or other large object which might occupy a lot of space.

As of February 15, 2022 there will no longer be a stop at the supermarket to avoid unnecessary time loss and to be able to arrive at the port as soon as possible. Therefore, we encourage our clients to purchase supplies to take with you to the island (snacks, drinks, water) the day before the tour. Make sure you get enough cash in Panama City before the trip. The remaining balance must be paid in cash dollars. There are no ATMs in San Blas, we strongly recommend to withdraw the cash needed the day before the tour.

Can you do a day trip to San Blas?

San Blas Day Tour - Panama. If you don´t have time for an overnight visit to San Blas, you can still enjoy a quick trip and spend the day in paradise- white sand beaches, wonderful snorkeling and tropical vibes! Day tour – you will visit two or more islands that may include Isa Perro.

How do you get to San Blas from Panama City?

How to get from Panama City to San Blas Islands. The trip from Panama City to San Blas Islands is pretty straight forward. Basically, a 4×4 vehicle picks you up from your hotel in Panama City and drives to Puerto de Carti. From there, you board a small boat that transports you from the mainland to the islands.

How long does it take to get from Panama City to San Blas?

How far are the San Blas Islands from Panama City? From Panama City to San Blas is about 150 miles and takes you up to four hours by 4×4 jeep-taxi and one hour by flight.

How do I get from Panama airport to San Blas?

There is no direct connection from Panama City Airport (PTY) to San Blas Islands. However, you can take the shuttle to Riande Aeropuerto Hotel, take the walk to Utp, take the line 2 subway to Nuevo Tocumen, take the taxi to Cartí, then take the Tour to San Blas Islands.