San Blas Islands Tour + 4 places + welcome drink
4.5
San Blas Islands Tour + 4 places + welcome drink
By Guna Yala Explorer
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Personal Experience: Our Guna guides connect you with the culture of the place. You will not only see beaches, you will also learn about the history and life of the people.
Important on this tour we will pick you up between 5:00-5:40 am and you will be back at your hotel between 6:00-7:00 pm in Panama City Center.
12 Hours includes 4x4 transfers from Panama City.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-90, max of 25 per group
Duration: 12h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Transfer by 4x4 car (shared)
- We will visit 3 places in the beautiful San Blas Islands
- Lunch Included ( Mixed Seafood, Chicken, Fish Fillet, Fish, Shrimp
- Tour to 2 beautiful islands and the Natural Pool
- Entry/Admission - Isla Perro
What's not included- Regional payment of 22 per person
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- You must be there 15 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. If you are going to change hotels and will not return to the same hotel, you must have already checked out. If we have to pick you up at the Tocumen International Airport, verify that your flight arrives at least 2 hours before the scheduled pick-up time. Hotels located in Playa Bonita area, Westin, Dreams, Panama Pacifico have a charge of $15 per extra person. We search all hotels or Airbnbs in Panama City Center
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Tocumen Intl Airport, Panama City Panama
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17402P15- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17402P15
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- KTravNanaimo0 contributionsAmazing day!Right from the pick up at the hotel it was a great experience. The driver was an excellent driver and super patient as there was some mix up on where to pick up two of the people. The drive is so crazy, it was literally like a roller coaster. The road was paved which was really nice. We stopped for bathroom break and snacks a third of the way. So make sure you have cash. The boat ride was so fun and our guide Juan was amazing. The islands are so beautiful and the water is so unbelievable! Visiting the community was a unique experience and it’s hard to believe people still live like that. Save some cash for the community. We are so glad we did the tour. We would totally recommend it. You have to climb in and out of the boat so if mobility is an issue you might not want to do this tour.Written March 18, 2024
- Departure7942510 contributionsSuperb tourAbsolutely great trip , culture mixed in with the gorgeous beaches , Isla Perro was beautiful and the natural pool amazing Everyone should have this experience My guide Juan was amazing and Alexander the driver who did the pickup was awesomeWritten March 2, 2024
- P2294OFsallyd0 contributionsWorth the early am start!These islands are stunning and well worth the trip. Would consider an overnight stay next trip. Our guide was very kind and friendly and spoke both English and Spanish. Lunch was delicious! All in all a very special experienceWritten February 20, 2024
- FellowTraveler2113270 contributionsBreathtaking placeJuan our tour guide was great. The only thing I didn’t like they charged to use the bathroom in the port and also the trip is super long and tiering. It is a lot for one day! However the place is just magical… the beach, the views, the food. Great experience.Written February 11, 2024
- SARAHJOY5 .0 contributionsIncredible experienceThis tour was incredible. The beaches were beautiful and relaxing. The lunch was great. I met so many wonderful people and met a another sole traveler who I had dinner with after the tour. Awesome tourWritten October 22, 2023
- NorthStar301543951250 contributionsGreat trip, great tour guides.Great trip and the reviews were accurate. Tour guides knew what they were doing and very friendly. I would recommend this trip for anyone trying to spend one of their days in Panama.Written October 21, 2023
- mexnotes0 contributionsWonderful trip!It was a wonderful and relaxing trip. Our driver and our tour guides were accommodating, helpful and informative. So grateful that the Cuna people are sharing the beauty of their home.Written October 4, 2023
- JanelleA19220 contributionsGIRLS' TRIP 2023THE ENTIRE TRIP WAS PERFECT. Joel was one of our drivers. The over the mountain through the woods was worth the mirage looking views you embark on!!! Definitely worth the early wake up!!!Written September 14, 2023
- Sofia_Va190 contributionsBeautiful islandAmazing experience and services. It's a good place to relax and to refrsh ,in which, you can see a variety of islands thanks to the tour's plan provided by the staff. The food is excellent.Written September 2, 2023
- H3808REkarolinaz0 contributionsTrip to paradiseEverything was well organised and on time. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the beautiful islandsWritten August 15, 2023
- 443ariadnaj0 contributionsAmazing San Blas IslandsI had a great time on San Blas. Joel was amazing answering all my questions during the way, he was an excellent driver and what would have been a bumpy drive was super smooth. The islands were beautiful, people on there were nice and welcoming, the views were breathtaking and the water amazing. The guide even gave me tips where to snorkel to see schools and schools of fishes and water critters, it was a great experience that I recommend specially cause you are supporting the indigenous community by visiting. 10/10Written June 23, 2023
- P375MBjaquelinec0 contributionsGreat serviceThe car arrived on time. The driver was very polite and kind. The beach was beautiful. It was amazing.Written June 20, 2023
- Q1375VSmiam0 contributionsNice TourGood coordination and visit to the islands, the recomendations of Osiris and the drivers were magnificent, the road is in poor condition at the beginning, but apparently they are already repairing it, the food and the visit to the islands were good, we did no have a sunny day but it did not rain although it seems that it is already in rainy season. A recommended tour.Written May 12, 2023
- 206luisanap0 contributionsPeaceful place, beautiful palm tress and clear waterI read so many reviews before booking, still decided to take a chance. It’s true that the drive is not for those prone to car sickness, but it’s 100% worth it, once you make it to the port and shortly to an island, it is best example of a paradise. I recommend you to bring your own snacks and water bottle(s). Be environmentally conscious and respectful. Guna Yala people are sweet, respectful and expect from us the visitors the same. Go for it! Get some fried fish and rice for lunch and enjoy the peace of San Blas Islands. Tours may mention that include 3 islands, but the truth is that it depends, mine was only 2, even when I paid for 3. I could have stayed all day on the first island, it was very beautiful place.Written January 15, 2023
- Matt R0 contributionsHighlight of our Panama vacation.Our party of six booked a private one-day tour and had an excellent experience. Because it was just us, we had some say in which islands to visit and how long to spend. These guys were very accommodating and made it a very personal experience. Because our main interest was snorkeling, they took us to specifically great spots. We saw plenty of other tour boats that were group tours and we felt a little sorry for them... too crowded, and probably no "customization". We could not have asked for more, and if/when we visit again, we will try to book with them. Prep Notes: 1. The description here currently says that prices start at $165 per person, but we paid less than that for our *private* tour, so please reach out directly to the company to get your own quote. They are very responsive via WhatsApp, but email worked also. 2. The road trip is not as bad as some people say, just go with poor expectations and it will be OK! :-) 3. There are restrooms available at the boat launch site, but they are not free. Some of our party used them as changing rooms instead of dressing in swim suits at the hotel. Kudos and thanks to Osiris and the others who served us. Just do it!Written April 11, 2022
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Russell R
Needham, MA8 contributions
The tour indicated there were English speaking tour guides. This was “barely” accurate. There were 20 people on our boat and we were the only 2 who did not speak Spanish. This would not have been an issue however the tour guide only minimally translated things for us. When the guide speaks in Spanish for ~5 minutes and then says 4 sentences in English, you kinda realize that things are not being fully explained or communicated. We feel like we lost out a lot on the information one would get with a guide tour.
Even the safety issues were not fully explained. At no point was it explained that you will need to climb in and out of a boat that at times was slippery &/or immersed in the ocean, making you climb a metal ladder to get in. If you have any knee problems this would not be a good tour to go on.
The San Blas water & beaches were beautiful and the lunch was tasty. We never got the “welcome cocktail” that was supposed to be included.
As for the transportation to & from the hotel to the dock, it was quite stressful with very treacherous roads. The driver was excellent in navigating the roads. Having to sit in the 3rd row made for a cramped ride and required us to have our seats overly reclined so as to not hit our heads on the roof of the car. We did enjoy the trip however from others experiences, I would not recommend this tour group unless you speak Spanish fluently and are physically
in good shape.
Even the safety issues were not fully explained. At no point was it explained that you will need to climb in and out of a boat that at times was slippery &/or immersed in the ocean, making you climb a metal ladder to get in. If you have any knee problems this would not be a good tour to go on.
The San Blas water & beaches were beautiful and the lunch was tasty. We never got the “welcome cocktail” that was supposed to be included.
As for the transportation to & from the hotel to the dock, it was quite stressful with very treacherous roads. The driver was excellent in navigating the roads. Having to sit in the 3rd row made for a cramped ride and required us to have our seats overly reclined so as to not hit our heads on the roof of the car. We did enjoy the trip however from others experiences, I would not recommend this tour group unless you speak Spanish fluently and are physically
in good shape.
Written July 28, 2024
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Tim R
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Nice day trip, nice experience. Good lunch and friendly staff. Locals do everything to give a beautiful experience
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