Transport arranged from guests accommodation in central Panama City

Pick-up between 5:00 and 5:30 am

Drop-off: Approximately 12.00 pm on the final day with morning departure. Guests can choose to depart with the morning or afternoon departure (arrival in Panama City is 7:00 pm with the afternoon departure).

*** For the afternoon departure, the island charges $10 per person additional which includes lunch that day. With morning departures, guests depart the island around 8:30 am and with afternoon departures around 2:30 pm*

*** It’s important that you specify which departure you would like at the time of booking, otherwise there may be an extra charge for changes to the transport*

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

Distance from port: 15 min boat transfer

Prices are per person. Minimum of 2 guests in private cabanas

Repeat Day Trips: Guests can take the day trip multiple times. The first tour is included in the price, and additional trips cost $20 per person – islands you visit may include Isla Perro, Snken Shipwreck, La Piscina, Banco de Arena. 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 islands is around 8:30 am on the final day. You can stay late until 2:30pm for an extra $10 per person including lunch.

With the late departure, you will arrive back to Panama City around 7:00 pm.

Check-out:: Check out time from cabins is after breakfast. Guests taking the late departure must check-out at this time to allow staff to clean and provision cabins- you will have a secure place to store belongings for the day until departure (3:00 pm)

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

Snorkeing 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 masks and snorkels.

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.