BEACHES & NATURE ADVENTURE
​RIO SIDRA COMMUNITY & SAIBA WATERFALL
SAN BLAS TOURS FROM PANAMA CITY

We are very happy to present this new tour, an exclusive from "San Blas Dreams", we have worked for several months with our certified Guna guides and along with our customers we have experienced this path day after day, to make it unique but at the same time suitable to as many people as possible, we are the only ones to who make this tour on the San Blas Islands.
The tour includes a stay of at least 2 nights, available in the Shared Cabin and in the Private Cabin, from the Ina Island where you will sleep, we will discover the Pelican Island (where the Netflix series La Casa de Papel 3 was filmed), then we will do a plunge into the marvelous and crystalline natural pool and finally arriving on the Demar Achudup island.
It is in the second day that the absolute exclusivity of this tour will happen, we will visit the Guna Community of Rio Sidra (Urgandi), here we will make a stop of about 30 minutes where we will visit the school and the health center of the small community, from here we will start to discover the Guna jungle, crossing the Rio Sidra river or also known as Rio Masargandi, during the journey we will make a very small stop in the cemetery of the Rio Sidra Community and our guide will explain its history. Along the way you will be able to see colorful butterflies, various species of birds and with a bit of luck you will be able to see some Toucans. After about 40 minutes walking we will finally arrive at the beautiful Saiba Waterfall (we recommend comfortable shoes for the walking route) where you can dive and enjoy 100% the spectacle that nature has to offer in this wonderful place

PLACE OF DEPARTURE  
Panama City
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DEPARTURE TIME    ​
Between 5:30 and 6 am

RETURN TIME  
Depart from the island after breakfast between 8 and 8:30 a.m., arriving in town around 11:30 a.m. (it is possible to leave later with an additional cost 📌See on Important Information) 
     
AVAILABILITY
Everyday

​DURATION OF CAR TRIP
115 km from the City, between 2:30 and 3 hours

​DURATION OF BOAT TRIP
The island is located about 40 minutes from the port
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​WHEN 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 CANCELLATION
Cancel up to 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund. Please​ read our Refund Policy for more details

INCLUDED

✔︎ ​Round trip ground transport from your accommodation in Panama City
✔︎ ​Accommodation in the chosen cabin 
​✔︎ ​Boat rides to and from the port
​✔︎ ​Typical Meals
✔︎ Tour​: Ina Island, Pelicano Island, Natural Pool, Ucubsui Island
​✔︎ ​Fee for Natural Pool

NOT INCLUDED

✖︎ Drinks such as beer, rum, water, or soda are available on the island for an additional fee ($ 1.50 - $ 2 each)  
​✖︎ Entrance to the Guna Yala territory + port fee: Panamanian Citizens and Foreign Residents $ 8 /// Tourist $ 23 /// From 6 years old 
​✖︎ ​Snorkeling Equipment ​
​​✖︎ Fee for Pelicano Island $ 3 per person

CABINS & PRICES

SHARED CABINS

*Minimum 2 people, if you are traveling alone just write us, we'll let you know if we already have other people for this tour on your same date

PRICE PER PERSON

2 Nights $ 200.00   Including 6 meals

3 Nights $ 225.00   Including 9 meals

4 Nights $ 250.00   Including 12 meals

Every additional day in Shared Cabin cost only $ 25/including 3 meals

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PRIVATE CABINS WITH SHARED BATHROOM​​​​

​​PRICE PER PERSON
​​MINIMUM 2 GUESTS IN A PRIVATE CABIN

2 Nights $ 210.00   Including 6 meals

3 Nights $ 240.00   Including 9 meals

4 Nights $ 270.00   Including 12 meals

Every additional day in Private Cabin cost only $ 30/including 3 meals

✖︎ To choose more than 1 Private Cabin you can make more reservations or make a single reservation by selecting the total number of people who will travel and immediately after booking send us an email to tell us the number of Private Cabin you want (minimum 2 pax for Private Cabin). If we do not receive any mails from within 5 minutes of your booking will be confirmed 1 unique Private Cabin for all selected people ✖︎

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.

LATE CHECK OUT
​📌 For late checkout You must pay $15 per person (minimum 5 persons), lunch included, You will be back in the city around 7p.m.​ ​
​With late check out you must leave the cabin after breakfast to allow cleaning and have it ready for the new guests who will arrive.  You will have a place to leave your things until you leave the island (around 3:00 p.m. on the last day).
*(Please at the moment you make your reservation, it's important that you notify us if you will be doing a late-check-out, in order to make a better organization, because if you do it at the island it might not be available).

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

ISLAND DETAILS

This is a small guide that we created to give travelers a greater vision of the island they choose to book, it was generated from the feedback of the clients who have traveled with us over the years and from our continuous presence on the islands what  allows  us  to live the experience personally.
In no way  we want to influence the choice of customers, we simply try to explain as much as possible what to expect on the island.

Food: Small portions, can be repetitive, hours may vary, restaurant won't have a Michelin star soon
Beach: Very pretty near most of the cabins and suitable for snorkeling
Service: The family that runs this island is known for being very reserved and maintaining their privacy, at times they seems downright unwelcoming

• Meals are included starting with lunch on the first day and ending with breakfast the last day (With late check out the last day includes lunch)
• Shared Cabins: Several cabins used as shared dormitories, could be 6 people up to 8/10 people. They are assigned once you arrive on the island and cannot be chosen before, the cabins have a sand or wood floor. 
• Private Cabins: There are 5 Private Cabins with shared bathroom. Almost all the private cabins have a wooden floor, there is one with a sand floor. This cabins can accommodate from 2 people onwards. 
• All cabins are basic but comfortable.
• The bathroom they are separate from all accommodations and quite basic. There are 4 toilets and 4 showers shared between all guests.
• There are not outlets for charging in most of the cabanas however guests may charge devices in the restaurant area in the evening.    
• Volleyball: Yes​

WHAT TO BRING

• Comfortable shoes for the walking route (waterfall)
• 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.

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