Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands
Description
We offer the most unique experience in San Blas Islands the 4 most beautiful islands in only one day. You will Kayaking or Paddel board in Island Misdub, visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Diablo island, go swimming in the Natural swimming pool full of starfishes, Snorkel in the Shipwreck in the famous Perro Chico island, Taste delicious lunch made by the locals in Island Perro chico and if we are lucky enough, our driver has the best eye to catch sloths in the road. We offer umbrellas, beach chairs, Kayaks, Paddle boards, Snorkel mask, beach toys, pickle ball, mini golf, water bed exclusive for our clients! 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.
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Itinerary
Pick up starts at 5:20am in your hotel or airbnb, it is a shared 4X4 for 6 passengers. Once everyone is on board we will make a stop in the supermarket so you can buy snacks or other drinks (beer, wine, water etc), or get cash from an ATM (card is not accepted in san blas). There are around 3 hours driving, the last hour is a bumpy road in san blas hills, but our drivers are very experienced as they have travelled everyday to san blas, and if you are lucky enough our driver will spot a sloth or monkeys on the way in. Arrive to the port around 8:30am and jump in to the boat once all the cars arrive, your guide Naidi will introduce himself. After 30 minutes in boat arrive to the 1st island in this paradise: Island Chichime where you will have fruits, kayaks, and paddle boards exclusive to explore the island at your own, just for our clients! Please notice the drivers do not speak English just our guide, but they will make the effort to talk with you.
First stop Misdub Island those are one of the best islands in san blas, where we have kayak and paddle boards for our clients, you will have time to rest and take a fruits snack.
Visit a little island called Diablo, very famous for its beauty, where you can enjoy the beach all around.
Next stop is lunch time around 12 am we will go to the famous Island Perro chico. Taste a delicious lunch which is catch of the day (fish, octopus, or shrimps, or lobster for an additional), Chicken or Lentils for the vegans with patacones and coconut rice! After lunch, take your snorkel mask or ask it to Naidi, and jump in to the water to snorkel in the best spot in san blas, as it has a sunken boat, nowdays a reef full of tiny colored fishes. Have fun with the locals and play vollyeball with them!
Our final stop in the natural swmiming pool, a bank of sand in the middle of the ocean, with water up to your chest or hip, and have fun finding your starfishes. Or just relax lay back and admire the surrondings.
Time to say goodbye to this little paradise! Around 3:30pm you will be back to the port, and arrive around 7pm to your hotel in Panama city full of souvenirs!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up in all hotels in Panama city. Just leave us a note with your hotel in Panama city if you dont see your hotel. Its not needed to call to confirm. We need also your room number once you make check in. Hotels in Playa Bonita has additional cost of 10USD per people to be paid to the driver in cash. Other hotels outside Panama city, please contact us to know the additional fee, we do not pick up in hotels in Playa Blanca, Summit or Gamboa Rainforest, or others hotels more than 30min far from Panama city. Pickup from your lodging is scheduled between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM, although in some cases it may be as late as 5:45 AM. To ensure a smooth experience for all guests, please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby by 5:00 AM. If you are not at the designated pickup point, the driver will try to locate you, but cannot delay transportation for more than 10 minutes.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup from your lodging is scheduled between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM, although in some cases it may be as late as 5:45 AM. To ensure a smooth experience for all guests, please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby by 5:00 AM. If you are not at the designated pickup point, the driver will try to locate you, but cannot delay transportation for more than 10 minutes.
- You are allowed to bring additional beverages.
- 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 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
- Day tour return is at 3:30PM. You will arrive in Panama City between 6:30PM and 7:00PM.
- 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.
- The driver will make a stop in a super market where you can buy a disposable cooler, ice etc.
- 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.
- There is no power electricity in the huts, only light.
- 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 6 hours.
Reviews(1,595)
Great experience just as described. Each employee was an expert on the area and its history, all we needed to do was ask! The boat guides were super helpful and very professional. Snorkels were provided (when we asked) for the four islands we visited and saw many fish, coral, and starfish. Our driver from and back to Panama City communicated very well and was patient (even though we prepared, the drive was very windy) during our journey. We were the best kind of exhausted when we returned. I highly recommend this tour!
The driver communicated very well when our hotels got location was incorrect & the tour guide said aware of us at all times ensuring we got the best experience possible!
Naidi was a wonderful guide. He is fluent in both English, Spanish and Portuguese. He made sure we were well informed and that everything went smoothly.
Travelers consistently describe the San Blas Islands as a breathtaking, untouched tropical paradise but warn that getting there and adjusting to the lack of modern infrastructure can be exhausting. Many reviews emphasize the stunning white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and authentic, off-the-grid island-hopping experience.
San Blas was the highlight of our trip to Panama! From the early 5:00 a.m. pickup in Panama City to the breathtaking drive through the mountains and lush jungle, the adventure began the moment we left the city. My wife and I had an amazing time exploring all four islands, with the Natural Pool being our favorite stop. The delicious hot lunch and refreshing Balboa beer made the experience even better. One of the most memorable parts of the tour was learning about the indigenous Guna people and gaining insight into their rich culture and traditions. If you're planning a trip to Panama, a visit to San Blas is an absolute must. Viator made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Their customer support team was easy to reach and very helpful whenever we had questions or needed assistance. Highly recommended!
We had a good overall experience. The rate via Trip Advisor that we paid was well worth the experience. The visit to San Blas was about 5 hours but the commute was long. We were exhausted after a very long day, started at 5am and ended at 8pm due to traffic and some waiting at the end of the day. I liked learning about the Guna Yala; their community is beautiful and I appreciate how they worked hard and together to ensure that all went smoothly. They had to manage boat full of people, and it was a lot of boat loads coming to and from the mainland. Also, our driver worked hard driving us through traffic and was good with communication. This activity is for anyone who loves pristine nature and learning about different cultures. Also, if you’re picky about what water you will swim in, this will hit the mark. We had a great time and glad we got a chance to go.
The islands were worth the travel time. The water and beaches were amazing. It's about a 3 hour drive there and then an hour by boat each way. If you are tall or large the car will feel cramped and you may have a challenge getting in and out of the boat at each stop but they will help you.
Great experience and well worth the money. All islands and beaches were absolutely beautiful
Very good, I enjoyed our tour guide Nairi
Beautiful experience, a must-do
