4x4 only
US$75per person
- Pick-up at your hotel in Panama City
- 4x4 to the port of Cartí and back
- No boat included
Panama City ⇄ San Blas
Your 4x4 transfer to San Blas
From your hotel in Panama City, over the mountains, to the port of Cartí: the classic road to the islands.
fromUS$75per person, round trip
4x4 only · US$100 with the speedboat to your sailboat or catamaran
- Hotel pick-upin Panama City
- About 3 hoursto the port of Cartí
- Air-conditioned 4x4sgood suspension for the mountain road
- Speedboat optionto your sailboat or catamaran
- Entry fee apartUS$22 foreign · US$7 residents, cash
Prices
Two simple options
Per person, round trip. The Guna Yala entry fee is paid separately, in cash.
4x4 + speedboat
US$100per person
- Everything in "4x4 only"
- Speedboat from Cartí to your sailboat or catamaran, and back
Booking an island cabin or a day trip with us? The speedboat is already included in those.
How it works
The road to San Blas, step by step
- Pick-up at your hotel
Early in the morning in Panama City. We confirm the exact time on WhatsApp.
- Over the mountains
About 3 hours by 4x4, with a short stop on the way.
- Guna Yala checkpoint
Show your passport and pay the entry fee in cash.
- Port of Cartí
Your speedboat takes you to your island, sailboat or catamaran.
Good to know
Entry fee and documents
- Guna Yala entry fee, paid in cash at the checkpoint: US$22 for foreign visitors, US$7 for Panamanian residents
- Bring your original passport (Panamanians and residents: ID or resident card)
- Bring US dollars in cash: there are no ATMs in San Blas
Luggage
Pack light: the speedboats are small and bags can get splashed. A dry bag for your phone helps.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive?
About 3 hours from Panama City to the port of Cartí, depending on traffic and the checkpoint.
What is the difference between US$75 and US$100?
US$75 is the 4x4 only (hotel to Cartí and back). US$100 adds the speedboat from Cartí to your sailboat or catamaran and back.
Is the entry fee included?
No. It is paid in cash at the Guna Yala checkpoint: US$22 for foreign visitors, US$7 for Panamanian residents.
Do I need my passport?
Yes, the original. Panamanians and residents can use their ID or resident card.
More ways to see San Blas
Full day tripHotel pick-up, 2–3 islands, natural pool and lunch. From US$99 (web price).
Island cabins2-day package with a private cabin and all meals. US$220 per person.
SailboatsSleep at anchor in San Blas with a local captain.
CatamaransSpace, shade and stability for groups and families.
Flights30–45 minutes from Panama City. Ask us for prices.
Need a ride to San Blas?
Send us your date and hotel. A person from our team answers, usually within minutes.
