San Blas Dreams
San Blas Dreams
4.5
City Tours • Boat Tours • Boat Rentals • Private Tours • Day Trips
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8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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San Blas Dreams is one of the major Panamanian Official Tour Operators, founded in Panama City in 2014. It starts its business dealing with tourism on the beautiful San Blas Islands in the Caribbean of Panama, where in a few years we have become leaders on this destination, in direct contact with the Guna Yala community we count more than 10 different tours. It stands out on the market for the quality of its services and the extreme attention of the customer. In June 2016, it took over "Travel Panama Company", a historic brand in Panama, adding new tours in addition to the San Blas Islands, among the most interesting and attractive on the Panamanian market: • Embera Community • Monkey Island & Panama Canal Navigation • Venas Azules, Playa Blanca & Portobelo • Panama City Tour & Panama Canal • Mamey Island • Bolaños Island Las Perlas • Aerial Tram Gamboa & Sloth Sanctuary • Zipline Gamboa Rainforest • Ocean to Ocean with the historic Panama Canal Railway • Panama City Bike Tour & more
Panama City, Panama
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Travelers' Choice
2023
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Rogelio C
4 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
I booked 2 different tours with this company, one to San blas and the other to cueva del Bayano.
The San blas experience was great, I booked a couple of nights to Chichime island and the island was beautiful, in order to get there I was picked up from my hotel in Panama city very early in the morning and it felt everything was well organized.
As for cuevas del Bayano, they also picked me up from my hotel in the morning and the tour guide (don't remember his name) was very very nice and explained me everything about it. I can only recommend this company if you're coming to Panama and you're looking for a nice tour experience
The San blas experience was great, I booked a couple of nights to Chichime island and the island was beautiful, in order to get there I was picked up from my hotel in Panama city very early in the morning and it felt everything was well organized.
As for cuevas del Bayano, they also picked me up from my hotel in the morning and the tour guide (don't remember his name) was very very nice and explained me everything about it. I can only recommend this company if you're coming to Panama and you're looking for a nice tour experience
Written March 20, 2022
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Kira P
Munich, Germany2 contributions
Jan 2020
Great trip, everything went according to plan. Itinerary was very thorough, detailed and carefully organized which eliminated any guesswork or confusion. Drivers, pick-ups, transfers were all on time and had my name which was very re assuring. Happy with the excursions I chose. There are so many options but I was very happy with the ones I had. Felipe, the travel agent I worked with, was great.
I booked with them the tour to the San Blas Islands, Panama City Tour, the visit to the Fort of San Lorenzo and visit to the new Panama Canal (Agua Clara Locks). All perfect. Thank you
I booked with them the tour to the San Blas Islands, Panama City Tour, the visit to the Fort of San Lorenzo and visit to the new Panama Canal (Agua Clara Locks). All perfect. Thank you
Written January 7, 2020
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Tash
Ljubljana, Slovenia15 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
SBD did a great job organizing the few nights stay at San Blas islands and everything went super smoothly. Felipe was great, very patient with all the questions and requests and did a fabulous job with organizing everything. So if you have a San Blas dream, go with San Blas Dreams!
Visiting San Blas islands is an amazing experience, from the rollercoaster road from PTY to the port to bumpy and soaking ride with the boat. And then you step on the pristine beach with a turquoise water on a small island and you can basically see from one side of it to another. Accommodation is basic, but what do you expect. Gunas are great, but expect some confusion with the trips they provide (and remember, if anything goes wrong is not because of the SBD!). Just go with the flow and relax. After all, you are in paradise.
Visiting San Blas islands is an amazing experience, from the rollercoaster road from PTY to the port to bumpy and soaking ride with the boat. And then you step on the pristine beach with a turquoise water on a small island and you can basically see from one side of it to another. Accommodation is basic, but what do you expect. Gunas are great, but expect some confusion with the trips they provide (and remember, if anything goes wrong is not because of the SBD!). Just go with the flow and relax. After all, you are in paradise.
Written January 14, 2020
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Jennifer
13 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
I chose the 2 night, 3 day tour on Diablo Island in the San Blas Islands. I booked directly through the San Blas Dreams website. I have both positive and negative things to say.
Good: Diablo Island was incredible. The drivers on the way there and back were great and accommodating. The logistics were flawless and really appreciated the punctuality of everything! We spent one afternoon on Chico Perro Island and the food there was incredible!
Bad: the accommodations at Nia Dub were not good. The beds and pillows were horrible. My back is killing me. The food was really bad and had very limited options for vegetarians. Really no vegetables and all fried food. One evening we waited 2 hours to eat dinner (supposed to be at 7pm and were served food around 9pm, some waited until 930pm). The staff was not friendly and when asked if there was any more food we could buy because the portion was small, we were shaken off and told NO NO NO NO NO. The overall service was not what it should have been based on what we paid. Lastly, the day of the tour around the islands was underwhelming. We were only taken to 3 spots. The others on our island that booked through another tour group were taken on two tours, and went to a snorkel spot with sharks and stingrays. When I asked the boat operator Eugolio if we could go there he said it would be $20 extra and we were OK with that. He said he would be there at 12pm to pick us up and never showed up. When I saw him he didn't apologize and blamed his nephew for not coming. It was a horrible experience. I cried and it was a bad way to end the trip.
While San Blas is a must see, I would recommend selecting a different package and not staying on Diablo Island.
Good: Diablo Island was incredible. The drivers on the way there and back were great and accommodating. The logistics were flawless and really appreciated the punctuality of everything! We spent one afternoon on Chico Perro Island and the food there was incredible!
Bad: the accommodations at Nia Dub were not good. The beds and pillows were horrible. My back is killing me. The food was really bad and had very limited options for vegetarians. Really no vegetables and all fried food. One evening we waited 2 hours to eat dinner (supposed to be at 7pm and were served food around 9pm, some waited until 930pm). The staff was not friendly and when asked if there was any more food we could buy because the portion was small, we were shaken off and told NO NO NO NO NO. The overall service was not what it should have been based on what we paid. Lastly, the day of the tour around the islands was underwhelming. We were only taken to 3 spots. The others on our island that booked through another tour group were taken on two tours, and went to a snorkel spot with sharks and stingrays. When I asked the boat operator Eugolio if we could go there he said it would be $20 extra and we were OK with that. He said he would be there at 12pm to pick us up and never showed up. When I saw him he didn't apologize and blamed his nephew for not coming. It was a horrible experience. I cried and it was a bad way to end the trip.
While San Blas is a must see, I would recommend selecting a different package and not staying on Diablo Island.
Written September 9, 2023
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CuatroBurros
Toronto, Canada73 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
The actual San Blas Islands were stunning! Breathtaking views and perfect backdrops for photos. It was a chill day and lots to do, or not do, depending on how you wanted to spend the time there. Our complaints come from only the drive to the boat launch. Our driver did not have enough functioning seatbelts for the 6 passengers. He also ignored us when we asked for a brief stop to change the seating arrangements to avoid being sick. (Our solution was to then blast the AC so us in the back could have a bit of comfort) Upon entry, the cost is $20/pp. however San Blas Dreams advertises $23/pp. (No prob, things may have changed) but two members of our tour gave $3 extra and the driver made no indication he was going to give them their money back. He had to be told 5+ times they others had overpaid. The drive home was better as the driver had a better and newer truck. If possible, rent your own car or hire your own driver after inspecting their vehicle.
Written April 23, 2022
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David A
Tucson, AZ3 contributions
May 2022
San Blas Islands are incredible. We booked one week in Panama and San Blas Dreams handled everything including the hotel. Our guide Pedro is super knowable and friendly. From Panama City we did daily excursions to the locks, monkey island, indigenous community, caves and the Volcanic valley.
Written May 19, 2022
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HeatherHook1978
Johannesburg, South Africa23 contributions
Apr 2021
I recently spent an incredible night on the stunning on the beautiful Bolanos Island (part of the Pearl Islands archipelago) and what an experience. I should have spent more than just one night.
My beautiful little tee-pee overlooked the water and what a treat to fall asleep at night listening to the sound of the sea gently lapping the shore. I woke up early and walked almost most of the way around the island watching the sun rise.
The hospitality was great, Lita and the team were really welcoming and friendly, and the homemade food delicious - fried fish with patacones, a traditional Panamanian breakfast and much more await the hungry traveller.
The wifi is really good, and available over almost all of the island, which was a great and very pleasant surprise - good to know if you need to work or be in contact with the outside world, while relaxing on a lounger and watching the sun set.
I highly recommend this experience, and cannot wait to return to the magical island.
My beautiful little tee-pee overlooked the water and what a treat to fall asleep at night listening to the sound of the sea gently lapping the shore. I woke up early and walked almost most of the way around the island watching the sun rise.
The hospitality was great, Lita and the team were really welcoming and friendly, and the homemade food delicious - fried fish with patacones, a traditional Panamanian breakfast and much more await the hungry traveller.
The wifi is really good, and available over almost all of the island, which was a great and very pleasant surprise - good to know if you need to work or be in contact with the outside world, while relaxing on a lounger and watching the sun set.
I highly recommend this experience, and cannot wait to return to the magical island.
Written April 19, 2021
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Flavia B
2 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
I loved Isla Yanis. Delicious fresh food and super friendly families, especially Seniora Gertrude and Senior Heusebio who provide fresh coconuts and sell beautiful molas. Cayo Hollandaise is the most beautiful island we have visited together with Yanis. Senior Tello drove us impeccably in and out of Panama City - through hours of curvy and muddy roads. San Blas is my favorite place in Panama and you surely want to go with this team! Fantastic time.
Written January 18, 2022
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Navigator657416
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We got an amazing experience. The guide was very polite, helpful and had high knowledge about the history and technical aspects of the sites we've visited. We highly recommend San Blas Dreams to those who want to fully enjoy Panamá.
Written July 29, 2023
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Loredana D
Lisbon, Portugal8 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Travel in a state, Panamá, still to be discovered with beautiful places and still little exploited for tourism. Do not miss the national park of the island of Coiba, where we were able to admire dolphins, turtles, small sharks and the immense whale shark! The icing on the cake is the San Blas Islands which are literally a spectacle of nature and the indigenous tribe of the Emberà, with their thousand colours. All very well organized by San Blas Dream, thanks to Simone, Damiano and Pedro.
Written March 1, 2023
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Cristi M
96 contributions
Hello,
During Authentic Guna Yala Experience, on which Island accommodation will be offered?
Clicia Aranha
2 contributions
Se eu quiser pernoitar, as cabanas são de frente para o mar? E quais são os valores?
SanBlasDreams
Panama2 contributions
Olá, isso mesmo, temos cabines de frente para o mar, você pode visitar nosso site para ver todas as opções que oferecemos, há uma variedade de ilhas e preços.
Delano H.
Tampa, FL26 contributions
Does San Blas Dreams do day trips or are they all overnight stays? How soon in advance should you book?
SanBlasDreams
Panama2 contributions
Hi, We also have a day tour, you can visit our web page:
w w w . sanblasdreams . c o m
Greetings
Cris_Coelho1
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8 contributions
Hello
Do you have a bow cruise for overnight? If yes, can you inform costs for 2 nights in August?
Thk
Cris
ElMachicoHostelPTY
Panama City, Panama4 contributions
Hello Cris, we have sailing Boats to Colombia 5 days 4 nights (one way) you can see more details on our website.
Regards
Machico Staff
Carmen S
Wesel, Germany32 contributions
Hello, how can i book a trip with you ?
ElMachicoHostelPTY
Panama City, Panama4 contributions
Hello,
Thanks for contacting us, on the following link you will be able to see all of the different tours we offer to go to San Blas, there you’re going to be able to see what each tour includes and of course the cost per person, in case of booking you can also do it through the website, please if you have any doubt after reading the information feel free to contact us again:
w w w. sanblasdreams. com
Thanks,
Felipe
NATALIA V
Buenos Aires, Argentina67 contributions
Hola Cuál es la distancia del Hotel Riu Panamá Plaza a la isla San Blas
Miriam R
Greater Manchester, UK2 contributions
hola si estas a 3 horas de san blas el hotel riu
todos nuestros tours salen de la ciudad de panama con trasporte ida y vuelta incluido
gracias
damiano
Maria S
Regensburg, Germany19 contributions
Do you also offer sailing trips from Panama City to Columbia?
ALENAVARRETE
Province of Chaco, Argentina72 contributions
hola.. que distancia quede desde la ciudad de Panama y que incluye una excursion al lugar
SanBlasDreams
Panama2 contributions
Hola!
San Blas queda aproximadamente a 3 horas de la ciudad de Panama, el tour comienza a las 5:30 am para que puedas llegas a las islas a las 8:30 am o 9, tenemos diferentes tipos de tours, si deseas dejanos tu correo electronico para enviarte la informacion detallada de nuestros tours.
Gracias!
Olesya K
Italy549 contributions
Hi everyone who been to San Blas.
Would you please tell me if there is a real shadow on island umbrellas or shadow from trees? Me and my husband we have a very white skin and we need to stay out of strong afternoon sun. Thank you.
SanBlasDreams
Panama2 contributions
Hi Olesya,
There are a lot of Palm trees where you can cover yourself from the sun in San Blas, if you really need to cover form the sun and be next to the sea is better to take your umbrella with you and use sun proteccion, thanks
Joan B
Vincent, AL55 contributions
I was given the option to pay via western union or wait until we get there to book it at their office. Has anyone had an issue with paying/reserving? Are reservations necessary more than a couple of days out?
Ytzvan M
Panama City, Panama16 contributions
Hey Joan, you can book safely your san blas tours with Triptable, you should check it out!
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