AUTHENTIC GUNA YALA EXPERIENCE
SAN BLAS TOURS FROM PANAMA CITY

We consider this tour one of the most beautiful and interesting, we get to live full days at the islands since the departure from it to Panama City is at 3pm instead of 8am in order to take full adventage of the last day.
​Day trips to new islands each day with: Music, snorkeling equipment included, volleyball and a cooler for your drinks, the plus of this package is a visit during the last day of the trip to the Guna community, where we will see how the community lives.​

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

RETURN TIME  
Late check out included. Return to Panama City between 6 and 7pm approximately
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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 35/40 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
✔︎ ​Late check out
✔︎ ​Snorkeling Equipment ​
✔︎ Tour​: Every day is different tour (depending on the nights booked) between these islands: Diablo Island, Natural Pool with starfish, Perro Grande, Arena Blanca, Perro Chico/Sunken Ship, Pelicano Island (not Money Heist Series). After 2 nights, tours might repeat.
✔︎ Visit to the Guna Community

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 
​​✖︎ Fee for entry to the islands during the tours $ 3 per person (paid in Perro Chico, Perro Grande, Pelicano)

CABINS & PRICES

SHARED CABINS

PRICE PER PERSON

1 Night     $ 180.00​   Including 4 meals

2 Nights   $ 220.00​   Including 7 meals

Every additional day in Shared Cabin cost only $ 40 per person/including 3 meals

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PRIVATE CABIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM​​​

PRICE PER PERSON
​MINIMUM 2 GUESTS IN A PRIVATE CABIN

1 Night     $ 195.00​   Including 4 meals

2 Nights   $ 250.00​   Including 7 meals

Every additional day in Private Cabin cost only $ 55 per person/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.**

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PRIVATE CABIN BATHROOM INSIDE

PRICE PER PERSON
​MINIMUM 2 GUESTS IN A PRIVATE CABIN

1 Night     $ 205.00​   Including 4 meals

2 Nights   $ 270.00​   Including 7 meals

Every additional day in Private Cabin cost only $ 65 per person/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. 
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• 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
Late check out included. Return to Panama City between 6 and 7pm approximately.
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).
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: Normal and good quality portions
Beach: this is one of the most famous islands in the archipelago, a good beach and a beautiful sea
Service: Decent, the local family makes an effort to handle all the visitors, they can be confused sometimes with the departure of the tour included, but it is always done

• 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 12/14 people. They are assigned once you arrive on the island and cannot be chosen before, the cabins have a sand floor. 
• Private Cabins with external bathroom: there are 5 private cabins with wood floor with external bathroom. They can accommodate 2 or more people.
• For all the cabins without private bathroom, they are separate from all accommodations and quite basic. There are 5 toilets and 5 showers shared between all guests.
• Private Cabins with bathroom inside: There are 5 private cabins with wooden floor and a private bathroom inside. They can accommodate 2 or more people.
• All cabins are basic but comfortable.
• 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

• 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.