Private Day tour in San Blas Islands
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Ages 8-80
Duration: 13h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Private Car only for your group.
- Private Boat from 1 people in advance. You can choose your time in each island.
- 1 Drink (Soda, beer or bottled water)
- Snorkel Mask
- Visit to 3 Islands (Wailidub, Perro Chico and Natural Swimming pool)
- Life jacket
- Umbrella, beach chair and towels.
- Kayaks and paddel board to share.
- Entry/Admission - Isla Perro
What's not included- Entry fee to San Blas Islands $20USDpp
- Fees to the islands to visit in cash $3USD per people
- Lobster lunch (+$20USD)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick up in all hotels in Panama city, outside the city it will have an additional charge depending of the quantity of people. You just write in comments your hotel and room number.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 75405P24- 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
- The car will make a stop in a minisuper, so you can buy snacks, drinks, ice, desserts, fruits and everything you want to take to San Blas. Its is a long drive 2.5 hours way in and 2.5 way back, then 40minutes in boat. Total time in Islands around 5hours.
- 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. 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.
- 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.
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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: 75405P24
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- Chi Tam L0 contributionsWorth it !Great experience and very well accompanied by our driver and Davis our tour guide. All materials to enjoy was provided. Lunch was ok.Written December 4, 2024
- Venture049160137690 contributionsEverything was great!Excellent! I recommend the tour. Davies guide was really helpful, also Jeffrey the driver as punctual, kind and knowledgeable.Written December 2, 2024
- K2650DGcarolined0 contributionsBreathtakingOur driver Jeffry and our tour guide Davis were absolutely amazing! Very kind and helpful. Drive was smooth with newly paved roads all the way through (perfect roads). The boat ride was very easy and the time at each spot was a perfect amount. The first island was our favorite and the natural pools were amazing. We saw star fish and huge shells. Second and third islands were beautiful, but the first and the natural pools are just breathtaking. You can buy water and drinks at each island for great prices. We felt like we had to bring tons of water and food, but in reality just bring some water and maybe a few snacks.Written December 1, 2024
- Hugo U0 contributionsAmazingWell organized, Amazing place, Excellent driver (Mr. Toti). The island was beautiful, clear water, good native food.Written December 1, 2024
- nikkikY8513EJ0 contributionsI love San Blas !!!!San Blas is so pretty!! Our tour guide Davis was really nice, funny and even gifted all of us seashells to bring home as souvenirs :’) I booked this trip last minute but glad I did because San Blas was definitely the highlight of my Panama trip <3Written November 27, 2024
- davidhJ9846QC0 contributionsThe views were incredible. I would go again.The views were incredible. I would go again. I would definitely recommend this trip to my friends and family. I feel like people were too sensitive and the trip there wasn’t even that rough,Written November 26, 2024
- 876smadarm0 contributionsA beautiful day on San BlasThe trip was well planned- we had a great time. The guys were great- Davis is awesome! Definitely a great experience! The islands are beautiful and we'll maintained.Written November 26, 2024
- Donald M0 contributionsDavis did a great jobDavis did an EXCELLENT job leading us! Fabulous day with him! Great snorkeling on all the islands. Great cocktails too!Written November 25, 2024
- delmyj050 contributionsGreat TourThe tour was great and our guide Davis was very informative, helpful and really nice. The islands are beautiful, would definitely recommend.Written November 24, 2024
- 609shanei0 contributionsA beautiful place but…San Blas Islands are beautiful and you should visit! The road is pretty smooth, just a lot of ups and downs. But… Transport is pretty efficient - zero complaints there. We arrived ahead of schedule but had to wait for others to arrive. Pack towels - the description says that they will be provided but that’s a lie, as other reviews said. Because of that I was very self conscious to get out of the water early so I can air dry off before heading home. Make sure the guide gets your lunch order right because mine didn’t. The lunch wasn’t very tasty - lucky there was a lot of hot sauce available. The 5am pickup is needed but the island you get lunch on has very little shade and tired us out a lot. At that point we were ready to go home.Written November 18, 2024
- 233denzell0 contributions14hr excursion isn’t for everyoneTo say the least, the islands were beautiful and the water felt great. But the overall transportation getting to and from the port where you catch the boat was extremely horrible to say the least. The driver was very rude, didn’t speak English nor try to accommodate us as English speaking riders. After being on the tour all day and returning to port, they didn’t communicate with us that we would have to sit an extra hour with no food, water or proper reasoning as to why we got left behind while everyone else on our boat ride got to leave and head back to Panama City or their respected areas. Overall the islands were beautiful but I don’t think a 14hr excursion is meant for everyone.Written November 9, 2024
- 231kenyal0 contributionsVery Beautiful Islands!The tour was amazing!! 10/10 I would recommend and go again! I had an amazing time! Our tour guides were excellent and the experience was memorable! Definitely go if you’re thinking about it!!Written November 5, 2024
- 712jenellej0 contributionsBirthday tripEnjoyed the time on islands and the transportation was save with life jackets. Lunch that’s included was delicious. The excursions that are included were fun as well.Written October 25, 2024
- H7743PAhelend0 contributionsNot as advertised. Should be positioned as a look at an isolated indigenous village on beatiful islands.This tour was not what was advertised. We rode over 3 hours in a broken down SUV and the port was an indigenous village that was very basic. The islands and ocean were pretty, but all very third world. It would have greatly improved the tour is there had actually been a tour guide that spoke English and told us more about the history of the indigenous people living there to give us context and background on what we were seeing. The 4th island was a waste of time and needlessly extended the day.Written October 20, 2024
- Alina A0 contributionsGreat trip to San BlasOur guide David was great. Great trip to get to know a little bit more of the islands. Food was good. The views are amazing.Written October 14, 2024
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Hi, are you still operating? can this trip fits to me my husband and 6 yo daughter?
is the boat a catamaran?
Written December 20, 2021
Me and my girlfriend would like to stay 2 days and 1 night in San Blas. Do you do this kind of tour?
Written February 6, 2019
Yes, we do, we have another tour called, 1 night Bungalow over the water, you can check it out! Those are the best cabins in San Blas.
Written March 26, 2019
I wanted to ask what would be the best way to both tour the islands as well as also tour Panama City & Miraflores Locks? We will only have 3-days. I am open to suggestions?
Written January 24, 2019
Hello! You can make 1st day San Blas Islands, and 2nd day tour in panama city, old city, casuway and miraflores locks. If you have a 3rd day I would add to visit Gatun lake to visit the monkeys. We can make all arrangements for you. Thanks!
Written March 26, 2019
Is this tour appropriate for a family of 4 with 2 small children ages 2 & 4?
Written January 19, 2019
Sure, Private tour is the best option for families, since you can control the time in each island, and also decide when you want to go back. :)
Written March 26, 2019
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