Transport arranged from guests accommodation in central Panama City

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

Drop-off approximately 7:00 pm

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

Distance from port: First island is 30-40 min boat transfer

Packing: We recommend you take along drinking water, swimming suits, beach towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat, and insect repellant.

Documents: All visitors to the San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) are required to present their original passports or Panamanian ID cards at the entrance checkpoint (copies do not suffice).

Equipment: Snorkeling equipment is provided on the San Blas day trip but if you want to be guaranteed a quality set the entire time, 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 the San Blas Islands 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 San Blas tour, 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 is often not precise.

All transportation and tours in San Blas, including the San Blas day trip, 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.