Cabanas Pelicano

HOTEL SERVICES

Included
– Boat ride to and from Carti San Blas or El Porvenir (Airport).
– Three meals a day are offered including fresh seafood. Typical San Blas meals include fried fish, lobster, squid, chicken and rice with coco, accompanied by patacones, salad and beans
– Tours to Indigenous Kuna communities and some of the pristine San Blas beaches.
– Internal tax
– Lodging in traditional San Blas Cabanas made of bamboo and thatch roof.

Not included
– Alcohol, soda and snacks, some Kuna taxes.
– Take along a towel, swimming clothes, insect repellant and SUN BLOCK..Very easy to get burnt in the islands even when the sun is behind clouds so please be careful.
– They provide snorkeling equipment, but if you want to be sure of always having one available and it being in good condition we advise you to buy one for the trip. They can be purchased cheaply at Allbrook Mall at either the Do it center or Novey as well as other stores like Machetazo.

How To Get There

The road to San Blas through the densely forested jungle highlands of Panama can only be negotiated by licensed 4×4 transporters. The Kuna Yala will not allow any other vehicles to enter carrying foreigners, thus the only way to to get to Cabanas Pelicano is with the 4×4 vehicles that leave Panama City daily between 5am and 6am. The drive is approx 2.5-3hrs, depending on road and weather conditions. The 4×4 transporters can hold up to 7 passengers, it can be a squeeze at times and we advise all clients only to take a small bag containing what they need for their stay in the San Blas. All the 4×4 vehicles are licensed and controlled by the Kuna and although we do our best to make sure they provide a good service they can sometimes be late, unfriendly and unpredictable. With no other choice we and you just have to be patient, it normally runs without any problems, but better be aware and prepared in our eyes.

El Porvenir Airport in the San Blas has now been re-opened after renovations. The flight leaves Allbrook airport in Panama City at 6am and arrives 25 mins later at 6.25am into El Porvenir, San Blas. Check in is 1 hour before at 5am. The return flight leaves El Porvenir airport at 6.50am arriving into Allbrook at 7.20am. Please see HERE for info on baggage allowances with Air Panama. Flights can often only be booked a couple of months in advance as their booking system does not allow for more, so bear that in mind when booking. We can book Cabanas Pelicano but may have to wait to book your flight and on some occasions flights may not be available leaving the 4×4 route as the only alternative.

All transportation costs are included in our package pricing below.

Important Information

You need your passport to enter the San Blas region!!
Please read our San Blas island FACT SHEET before booking.

Cabanas Pelicano Package
All prices quoted are per person.

NOTE: Although all prices quoted are on double occupancy it is possible for single travellers to book at the per person price and not for two. Please enquire with one of our agents for more details.
Included:
– Transport (4X4) round-trip (Flights) round trip from Panama City to Carti or El Porvenir, San Blas Panama
– Accommodation in traditional Kuna private cabanas with shared bathroom at Cabanas Pelicano
Additional costs:
– Shuttle to the Allbrook airport at 4.45am can be arranged at an additional cost of $25.
– Approx $12-14pp in San Blas Taxes, payable on route. Take some extra cash for local crafts if desired. Molas range from $10-100 depending on size and quality.

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