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San Blas · Full day from Panama City

One day in San Blas, from your hotel

A 4x4 picks you up at your hotel in Panama City and drives you to the Caribbean, then a fast boat hops you between the islands: natural pool, snorkelling and lunch on the sand. Back at your hotel the same evening.

fromUS$99per person

Web price, Standard plan (regular US$110)

  • Hotel pick-upAround 5:00 a.m. in Panama City
  • 12–13 hour dayabout 5–6 hours on the islands
  • 2–3 islandsplus a natural pool
  • Lunch includedfish or chicken, with a drink
  • Life jackets on boardlocal captains who know the reefs

How the day works

Your day, hour by hour

  1. 5:00–6:00Pick-up at your hotel

    A 4x4 collects you in Panama City around 5:00.

  2. ~7:00Snack stop

    A short break before the mountain road.

  3. ~8:00Guna Yala checkpoint

    Show your passport and pay the entry fee in cash.

  4. ~9:00Boat from Cartí

    You board the lancha to the islands.

  5. 9:30–15:00Island time

    Islands, natural pool, snorkelling and lunch.

  6. ~15:00Back to the mainland

    Boat to Cartí, then the 4x4 over the hills.

  7. 18:00–19:00Back at your hotel

    Drop-off around 7:00 p.m. Tired, salty and happy.

Times change a little with traffic, the checkpoint and the sea.

Plans and prices

Choose your plan

Prices per person. Every plan includes hotel pick-up and drop-off by 4x4 and the boat.

Web price

Standard

US$110US$99per person
  • 4x4 from your hotel (5:00 a.m.) and back to it (7:00 p.m.)
  • Speedboat transfers
  • 2 tourist islands
  • Natural pool
  • Snorkelling included
  • Lunch with a drink

Web price when you book on this website (trip builder or WhatsApp button). Standard plan only, not combinable with other discounts. Regular price US$110.

More comfort, more fun

Premium

US$125per person
  • Everything in Standard, plus:
  • Beach chair & umbrella
  • Kayak with paddle to explore
  • Full lunch with drinks and fruit
Full VIP experience

Deluxe

US$130per person
  • 4x4 from your hotel (5:00 a.m.) and back to it (7:00 p.m.)
  • Speedboat transfers
  • Guna community island + cultural tour, and 2 paradise islands
  • Natural pool
  • Snorkel gear included
  • Tropical lunch with a drink and dessert
  • Professional photos in the community and underwater
Not included Guna Yala entry fee, paid in cash at the checkpoint: US$22 for foreign visitors, US$7 for Panamanian residents.

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Plan
Foreign visitorsEntry fee US$22
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Panama residentsEntry fee US$7
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From our trips

Real photos, real days

Photos and video from our own San Blas trips.

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Good to know

What to bring

  • Your original passport
  • US dollars in cash (there are no ATMs)
  • Reef-safe sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
  • Swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes
  • A dry bag for your phone
  • Seasickness tablet if you need one
  • A light jacket for the air-conditioned ride back

Weather and safety

Captains check the sea every morning. On rough days the route can change, or your trip can be moved to another date for safety.

Travelling with kids?

Many families do this trip: the water is shallow and calm in many places. Bring snacks for the road.

Read our full day-trip guide →

Frequently asked questions

How long is the San Blas full day?

About 12 to 14 hours in total: hotel pick-up around 5:00 a.m. and you are back around 7:00 p.m., with roughly 5 to 6 hours on the islands.

Is the entry fee included?

No. It is paid in cash at the Guna Yala checkpoint: US$22 for foreign visitors and US$7 for Panamanian residents.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Every plan includes lunch with a drink; Premium adds fruit and Deluxe adds dessert.

What is the difference between the plans?

Standard covers hotel pick-up and drop-off by 4x4, the boat, 2 islands, the natural pool, snorkelling and lunch with a drink. Premium adds a beach chair and umbrella, a kayak with paddle, and lunch with drinks and fruit. Deluxe adds a Guna community island with a cultural tour, professional photos in the community and underwater, and lunch with dessert.

Can children come?

Yes, many families do it. The water is shallow and calm in many places. Bring sun protection and snacks for the long drive.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Captains check sea conditions every morning. On rough days the route can change or the trip can be rescheduled for safety. We will tell you on WhatsApp as early as possible.

How do I book?

Send us your date and group on WhatsApp (the trip builder above writes the message for you). We confirm availability, the final price and your pick-up time.

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