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Discover the untouched beauty of the San Blas Islands, one of the last pristine archipelagos in the world, home to the indigenous Guna people.
This 2-day / 1-night adventure combines the comfort of a private cabin stay (shared bathroom, not oceanfront) with the excitement of a boat tour to nearby islands and natural pools. You’ll experience the best of San Blas: a chance to disconnect, explore, and embrace paradise at your own pace.
✨ Why travelers love booking with us:
Optional roundtrip transportation from Panama City in comfortable 4x4 SUVs
- Boats with sun protection for a smoother ride
- Quality meals prepared in a clean kitchen with fresh ingredients
- Friendly, reliable customer service — from booking to your return
- Best Price/Quality Guarantee
Come with an open heart, and you’ll leave with unforgettable memories of the paradise islands of San Blas.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
If booking with transportation from Panama City: Please note: Your tour is not confirmed until you provide us with your WhatsApp number, hotel name, and room number. Without this information, we will be unable to arrange your pickup. On the day of your tour, be ready in your hotel lobby between 5:00 AM and 5:45 AM. Transportation is shared (up to 6 guests per vehicle), and routes are planned to collect everyone efficiently. To avoid delays, it’s very important that you are on time. If you are not present at your designated pickup point, the tour will depart without you and no refund will be issued. Our drivers will do their best to contact you via WhatsApp, but they can only wait a maximum of 10 minutes before moving on to ensure timely service for all guests. If driving yourself to San Blas: Please contact our office for detailed driving directions and instructions. Important: Only true 4x4 vehicles are permitted to enter Guna territory. Standard SUVs (e.g., Hyundai Tucson or similar) are not allowed, as they are too small and unsuitable for the challenging mountain roads. Many travelers have been turned away for arriving in non-4x4 vehicles, so please plan accordingly.
The tour starts in the port of Carti. Contact our office for exact driving directions and instructions. Plan to arrive no later than 8:30am. Only 4x4 vehicles are allowed entry into San Blas territory. All other cars and SUVs will not be allowed to enter the territory and you will lose your tour.
Itinerary
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1Panama City
If you choose our optional roundtrip transportation, pickup is between 5:00–5:45 AM from your Panama City hotel. Enjoy a scenic 2.5–3 hour ride through the jungle highlands before arriving at the San Blas port around 8:30–9:00 AM. Please note: the check-in process may appear a bit disorganized, but the Guna community has a well-established system, and all guests are taken care of. You may wait up to 30 minutes before departure. Board your lancha (boat) for a 30–40 minute transfer to Isla Diablo. Along the way, the boat may make brief stops to pick up or drop off other guests.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
2San Blas Islands
Arrival on Isla Diablo between 10:00–10:30 AM. Spend the rest of the day enjoying its stunning beaches, ocean swings, and optional SUP rentals. Freshly prepared lunch and dinner included. Vegetarian and vegan meals available on request.
1 day • Admission ticket free -
3San Blas Islands
Wake up to the sound of the sea and enjoy breakfast on the island. Today is yours to relax and soak in paradise — swim in turquoise waters, sunbathe, or stroll around the island at your own pace. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight stay in your private cabin.
1 day • Admission ticket free -
4San Blas Islands
Check out of your cabin by 8:00am, then enjoy a leisurely morning on Isla Diablo until around 10:00AM. Around 10:00–10:30am, a boat will pick you up to begin your island tour adventure: First stop at Isla Perro Grande or Isla Chichime, both offering stunning white-sand beaches and calm turquoise waters perfect for swimming. Continue to the famous Natural Pools, where you can stand waist-deep on a sandbank in the middle of the ocean. Head to Isla Perro Chico for lunch, then enjoy free time lounging on the beach or snorkeling the famous shipwreck just offshore. At around 3:30pm, return to the port and transfer by 4x4 back to Panama City, arriving by 7:00PM
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Arrival in San Blas
Free Day in Paradise
Checkout, Boat Tour & Return to Panama City
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please DO NOT FORGET to bring your ORIGINAL Passport for the Kuna border crossing
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please DO NOT FORGET to bring your ORIGINAL Passport for the Kuna border crossing
- The boat transfer from the port to the islands may be bumpy with some sea spray. If you are sensitive to motion sickness, please prepare accordingly by bringing appropriate medication. You may also get wet, so please bring some water protection for your luggage and yourself
- You are allowed to bring additional snacks/beverages and a cooler.
- Our 4x4 transportation has insurance for the car and each passenger inside (maximum 6 passengers per car)
- We recommend that you bring your personal hygiene items, such as towels, sunscreen, hats, mosquito repellent.
- The usage of drones has been made illegal in the islands of San Blas. Heavy fines have been imposed on those who ignore the law. Please don’t do it!
- Please be advised that San Blas is in the Guna territory, which is an autonomous, Indian zone. The services are very basic. The Gunas will be providing all touristic services, such as meal preparations, car and boat transportations, lodging, and tour guiding. We are proud to be working with this friendly tribe and with each booking we give back to the community, supporting their customs and their traditional way of life. We kindly ask you to respect this beautiful culture and their simple way of life, leaving your expectations behind and learning about their innocent culture.
- Aside from using generators for electricity, there are no amenities and utilities as you are used to from the city. Electricity only available between 6pm and 6am. Food is basic, yet freshly prepared such as fresh fried fish, mixed seafood, chicken or lobster (at extra charge) with salad, rice or plantains.
- We will check the availability of the cabin and will send you a confirmation mail.
- PLEASE BE PREPARED FOR A 2.5 to 3 HOUR CAR JOURNEY EACH WAY OVER CURVY ROADS! THERE IS ALSO A 25-30 MINUTE BOAT RIDE TO YOUR FIRST ISLAND WHICH CAN GET QUITE BUMPY AND WET. We feel that the islands are worth the long drive, but some travelers have complained about the drive and the fast boat ride from and to the port. While we strive to provide our guests the best service and an unforgettable experience in San Blas, we are not responsible for road and ocean conditions, and we would like you to be aware of this fact :)
- Check out from your cabin on the island is at 8:00am and you should be back in Panama City between 6-7pm.
- Infants need to sit on laps
- There are no electrical outlets in the huts, only light. You can recharge your phones and cameras in the main house
- “Tigo” is the cell phone company that has the best reception in San Blas.
- AGAIN!!! Please be prepared for a 2.5 hour car journey each way (1 hour on a highway and about 1.5 hours through the mountains over curvy roads! Please do not leave bad reviews because of the road. We try to warn you ahead of time ;)
- IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING San Blas is one of the most beautiful and untouched island paradises in the world — turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and the unique culture of the Kuna people. At the same time, San Blas is very rustic. Think of it more as a cultural adventure or camping trip on a tropical island, rather than a luxury holiday. If you expect 5-star comfort, we recommend our other tours in Panama. If you come with an open mind, you’ll discover an authentic, once-in-a-lifetime experience far from mass tourism. Our Service vs. Local Service We are committed to providing excellent service during your booking process and will do everything possible to assist you before and during your trip. However, please note that we do not own or operate the islands. Once you arrive in San Blas, all services are provided by the local Kuna community, and the quality of service may differ from what you are used to. While we work closely with the Kuna and provide training in hospitality, we cannot guarantee the same service standards during your stay as we do during the booking process. What to Expect in San Blas Accommodation & Comfort No A/C and limited electricity. No WiFi (local SIM cards may work, but not guaranteed). Bathrooms are simple and sometimes not very clean. Kuna families reuse materials that may look like “clutter” — please respect their way of life. Food Meals are freshly prepared in local island kitchens. Expect simple dishes such as grilled or fried fish, chicken, rice, salad, or patacones (fried plantains). Transportation Car ride: 2.5–3 hrs from Panama City, including 1.5 hrs on curvy mountain roads. Shared 4x4 SUVs (7 passengers). If you need extra space, you must purchase an additional seat. Pick-up between 5:00–5:30am. Please be ready on time — drivers cannot delay more than 10 minutes. No refunds for late/no-shows. Boat ride: 20–40 min depending on weather/sea conditions. Can be bumpy and wet. Kuna Culture Only Kuna are permitted to work in San Blas. Most do not speak English, and service is not “hospitality industry” style, but they are kind and welcoming in their own way. A smile and respectful approach go a long way. Environment & Nature Trash: unfortunately, ocean currents bring plastic waste from across the Caribbean. Kunas clean regularly, but you may see debris. They also repurpose some materials. Sandflies: common during rainy or windless periods (April–Dec). Please bring strong insect repellent. Weather: Panama’s climate is unpredictable. Forecasts often show rain, but many days are still sunny. Rain can happen anytime — no refunds for rainy days. Health & Safety San Blas is remote, with very limited medical care. Only minor issues can be treated locally. For anything serious (e.g., broken bones), evacuation to Panama City is required. Guests are responsible for all emergency costs (boat, car, hospital). We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers medical emergencies. it’s about disconnecting, experiencing a unique culture, and enjoying some of the most stunning islands in the world. Come with patience, flexibility, and an open heart. The Kuna people may be reserved, but they are gentle and kind, and you will often be rewarded with a warm smile. With the right mindset, San Blas will give you memories of paradise that last a lifetime.
- Boat transfers may stop at other islands to pick up or drop off guests, offering a glimpse of authentic Guna island life.
- The check-in process at the port can feel busy and informal, but the Guna community has an organized system and all guests are well taken care of. During the boat ride, your lancha may make brief stops at nearby islands to pick up or drop off other travelers.
- The road to San Blas is very curvy. If you are sensitive to motion sickness, please prepare accordingly by bringing appropriate medication.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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