Transport arranged from guests accommodation in central Panama City

Pick-up between 5:00 and 6:00 am

Drop-off: between 11.30am and 12:30 pm. *Late return available (approximately 7:00pm) for $20 per person including lunch.

Jeep transfer from Panama City to port: 2.5 – 3 hours

Distance from port: 30-40 minute boat transfer

Chichime offer both shared and private accommodation options. The cabins are rustic and colorfully painted to compliment the natural island setting. Most of the cabins have poer outlets and devices can also be charged in the shared dining area.

There are 5 shared toilets and showers that are external to the cabins. Facilities are basic.

Meals are prepared by the local family and served in the dining area. They serve typical-style meals such as fish or chicken, rice, and salad. The host family of Chichime provides great food and service.

Repeat Day Trips:Guests can take the day trip multiple times. The first tour is included in the price, and additional trips cost $5 per person – islands you visit may include Isla Perro, Sunken Shipwreck, La Piscina. Entrance to Island Perro ($3 per person) not included for additonal day tours. Day tours usually visit the same groups of islands so any additional day tour will likely be very similar to the first.

Late Departure Option: Departure from the Chichime Island is around 8:30 am on the final day. You can stay late until 2:30pm for an extra $20 per person including lunch.

Late departure from Chichime Island is 2:30 pm and costs an additional $20 per person with lunch included. Guests will arrive back to Panama City around 7:00 pm. Guests will need to check out of accommodation at the standard 8:00 am and can leave belongings in a safe place on the island until departure in the afternoon.

Packing: We recommend you take along drinking water, swimming suits, beach towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat,original passports, extra cash, light clothing, rain jacket, charged devices and insect repellant.

Documents: All visitors to San Blas are required to present their original passports at the entrance checkpoint (copies do not suffice).

Equipment: Snorkeling equipment can be rented on the island ($5 per set) but if you want to be guarenteed a quality set, you are welcome to bring your own equipment.

Prohibited Activities: Surfing, kitesurfing, and scuba are prohibited activities. We strongly advise guests against carrying any equipment of these kinds into San Blas.

Drones are completely prohibited in the San Blas Islands and bringing them in may result in a fine or confiscation of equipment.

Guided Tour: Please note the tours in San Blas are not guided in the traditional sense; we work with local Kuna in all aspects of the tours and not all members of the community speak English.

We kindly ask that before booking a tour to San Blas, all guests read the San Blas Information Page to get an idea of what to expect before visiting the islands. We are working with local drivers and guides, and San Blas works a bit differently than Panama and likely very different than what visitors are accustomed to.

This is part of the unique experience that San Blas offers its visitors. It’s important to keep in mind that tourism is still relatively new to the islands, and guests will find that accommodation is rustic, meals may be simple, and timing if often not precise.

All transportation and tours in San Blas are operated strictly by local Kuna staff and from the moment you are picked up at your accommodation until your return, your San Blas experience is facilitated by businesses run by the local Kuna community, not directly by Panama Travel Unlimited. However, we’re always in communication with our partners in San Blas and available to provide assistance and support throughout your journey if needed.

We ask for patience, respect for their times, and ways of doing things. If you are unsure that this type of travel is right for you, don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.