Full-Day SAN BLAS ISLAND Tour + Transport from Panama City

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Duration:14 hours (approx.)
Location: Panama City, Panama

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Experience a true paradise!!! Imagine a place that resembles Robinson Crusoe's hideout. The sand is white and fine, the sea feels warm and balmy and the palm trees will provide a pleasant shade. The snorkeling is excellent and the Guna will feed you and show you their islands or just let you relax in privacy. It is genuinely a piece of paradise! We invite you to join our San Blas day tour VISITING ISLA PERRO, ISLA DIABLO or ISLA Yansailadup or Arena Blanca & THE NATURAL POOL. Experience this little piece of heaven for yourself. Our tour visits some of the most beautiful islands in San Blas.

We offer you the best of everything:

•Timely pick-up from your Panama City lodging
•Spacious, comfortable 4x4 transportation
•Full insurance for cars, boats and guests
•All our boats have sun protection and big awnings.
•A quality lunch prepared in a CLEAN kitchen with FRESH ingredients.
•Snorkel equipment for each guest for the whole day

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ADDITIONAL INFO

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Departure time is between 5:00am and 5:45am from your Panama City lodging. If staying at Playa Bonita area, your departure time is between 5:00am and 5:15am.
• You are welcome to bring a cooler with your own drinks, potable water, snacks and beverages (fruit juice or alcohol). The driver will stop at a supermarket on the way to San Blas in order for you to purchase additional items.
• PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT. WITHOUT IT, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE KUNA TERRITORY AND THE SAN BLAS ISLANDS.
• Please be advised that San Blas is in the Guna territory, which is an autonomous, Indian zone. The services are very basic. The Gunas will be providing all touristic services, such as meal preparations, car and boat transportations, lodging, and tour guiding. We are proud to be working with this friendly tribe and with each booking we give back to the community, supporting their customs and their traditional way of life. We kindly ask you to respect this beautiful culture and their simple way of life, leaving your expectations behind and learning about their innocent culture.
• We recommend that you bring your personal hygiene items, such as towels, sunscreen, hats, mosquito repellent.
• In San Blas Islands there are no ATMs, please bring cash. You can buy additional drinks, snacks, souvenirs etc.
• “Tigo” is the cell phone company that has the best reception in San Blas.
• Infants need to sit on laps
• PLEASE BE PREPARED FOR A 2.5 to 3 HOUR CAR JOURNEY EACH WAY OVER CURVY ROADS! THERE IS ALSO A 25-30 MINUTE BOAT RIDE TO YOUR FIRST ISLAND WHICH CAN GET QUITE BUMPY AND WET. We feel that the islands are worth the long drive, but some travelers have complained about the drive and the fast boat ride from and to the port. While we strive to provide our guests the best service and an unforgettable experience in San Blas, we are not responsible for road and ocean conditions, and we would like you to be aware of this fact :)
• AGAIN!!! Please be prepared for a 2.5 hour car journey each way (1 hour on a highway and about 1.5 hours through the mountains over curvy roads! Please do not leave bad reviews because of the road. We try to warn you ahead of time ;)
• IMPORTANT SAN BLAS DISCLAIMER - PLEASE READ! While San Blas is a beautiful island archipelago with stunning beaches and clear waters, it also has its downsides, for which we would like to make you aware off. In San Blas only the Kuna population is allowed to work in the territory. The services and infrastructure are not what most of us are used to. Kunas are not very service oriented and can often seem shy or reserved. A stay in San Blas can be compared to a camping vacation that offers minimal comfort, services and amenities. We strongly advise those who have 5 star expectations to think twice before embarking on this adventure. We do have alternative tours in Panama with more high-end services. We really care about our reputation and we want our guests to enjoy their vacation with us. We attempt to be as transparent as possible in order to set guest expectations from the start. We do not own any of the islands and we pride ourselves in providing excellent service during your booking process and attempting to assist you during your San Blas vacation. However, please remember that we cannot guarantee the same excellent service during your stay in San Blas. Please read all the below information well! San Blas is very rustic without the amenities and standards you might be used to from home. Compared to places such as Tahiti and Maldives that are managed by international hotel chains, San Blas has remained autonomous without the influence of outsiders. When visiting San Blas, it should be viewed as a cultural experience where guests visit the paradise islands of the Kunas and respect their traditions and their primitive ways of living. No air condition - None of the islands offer A/C No Wifi - You can buy a prepaid SIM card (Tigo or Digicel), which may or may not have signal. No luxury facilities - Bathrooms may be dirty, sinks may get clogged What seems like trash and clutter around the local huts, are items and tools that Kunas re-use for their daily lives. Please respect the fact that different cultures have different education, perspectives and ways of living and do not expect the cleanliness you may be used to from your home country. All services will all be handled by the indigenous Kuna. While Tao Travel 365 strives to provide the best service possible and train the Kuna in customer management, some of the below services are often out of our control. Car transportation - the ride to San Blas takes 2.5 to 3 hours, with 1.5 hours over slow, curvy roads. For those with motion sickness, please prepare accordingly. The transportation is in a shared 4x4 SUV, with one seat up front, three seats in the middle row and 2 seats in the back row. Seats are assigned randomly. Those who require additional space in the car must purchase an extra seat. Pick up from your lodging is scheduled between 5:00am and 5:30am, but can sometimes be as late as 5:45am depending on the timeliness of other guests that we pick up. Out of respect for all others in the car we ask everyone to wait in the lobby of their building at 5:00am. If you are not at the designated meeting point, the driver will make an effort to locate you, but he cannot delay the transportation by more than 10 minutes. No refunds are awarded to guests who don’t show up on time. Boat transportation - depending on weather and ocean conditions, the 20-40 minute boat ride might be bumpy and wet with ocean spray. Island kitchen - meal are prepared fresh in the local kitchen and usually consist of fried or grilled fish with salad and patacones (fried plantains). Most Kunas DO NOT speak English. Trash is a worldwide problem and unfortunately San Blas has not been spared from the ever increasing issue. During certain tides and ocean and wind conditions plastic trash from throughout the Caribbean ocean accumulates on the beaches of San Blas. While the local Kuna are working hard to collect the constant flood of plastic trash washing up on their beaches, guests will nevertheless find evidence of plastic spread out on the island. Furthermore, Kunas tend to collect certain “trash” and re-use it for their purposes. During the wet months (April - December) or during windless days, all of San Blas experiences sandflies, which are little blood-sucking flies that leave itchy marks. Please ensure to bring insect repellent and prepare to return to Panama City with a few itchy memories. Weather: Panama is located in the Intertropical Convergence Zone, which means that the weather is very unpredictable and is impossible to forecast with accuracy. The weather forecast will usually show rain and thunderstorms for most days of the year, when in reality there are oftentimes beautiful, sunny days in San Blas. Please do not rely on the weather forecast in Panama. Due to the tropical conditions in San Blas rain can occur at any time and we do not offer refunds for rainy days. Travel Emergencies: The San Blas islands are located in a very remote region of Panama. We ask all guests to be responsible for their own well being and to be aware that medical assistance can often not be provided right away. The closest medical facility in San Blas is very basic and can only provide assistance for minor issues. Guests with injuries such as broken bones that require more specialized treatment need to be transported to Panama City. Guests are responsible for all charges arising from a medical emergency, such as boat and car transportation and medical care. We suggest all guests to carry a Travel Insurance to cover emergency expenses. We kindly ask our guests to lower their expectation when visiting San Blas and to focus on the beautiful remote paradise that San Blas has remained despite the effects that modern society has caused to them. The Kunas are very gentle and kind people, but can also be somewhat shy at times. When approaching them with a smile and an open heart you will be guaranteed an innocent, happy smile in return. Arriving with the right mindset and expectation usually guarantees an unforgettable experience, where guests are able to focus on the beauties of the islands, beaches, ocean and the people, rather than on the limitations that we mentioned above
• The road to San Blas is very curvy. If you are sensitive to motion sickness, please prepare accordingly by bringing appropriate medication.

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Posted By : christina_R
Had the absolute best time. The ride was a little tight, but was expecting that, per the overview. Thankfully ended up in a friendly group. Everything seemed pretty organized with the amount of people and different tours. We had ample time at each island and the sandbar. Our guide made sure we had snorkels and searched for us when it was time to go. We were dropped off at the pickup location and we arrived back in Panama City in shorter time then expected.
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 22:28:33

Posted By : Katelyn_E
It was a perfect! From pick up at the hotel to getting to all the islands, it was so smooth! When we arrived at the island I thought for sure it was going to be chaotic because there are SO many tourists/people who book this but they are so organized. The islands are beautiful and everyone is so friendly!
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Posted On : 2024-04-19 17:08:23

Posted By : Danny_S
Great experience, beautiful place to visit. Our driver to and from San Blas was great. Our boat guide was very good too. Just wish I knew he had the mask and snorkels as I would have used them on various islands. As I had to ask for them just before the last island visit. The food was good, wife had the chicken and I had the fish. The portion of chicken is a lot. Also get a fruit plate and choice of drinks.
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Posted On : 2024-03-19 08:14:16

Posted By : Tia_M
Be prepared to be out all day, its an experience. Overall I enjoyed myself but my friends made it enjoyable. The ride to the ferry is long bumpy and up many hills, and the ferry itself is very choppy.

The beaches were beautiful and amazing and the staff was very friendly. Lunch was very fresh and hot and waiting when we arrived, again overall it was a great experience just long total about 15 hours
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Posted On : 2024-02-13 09:41:47

Posted By : Enio_E
It is a nice place to visit. Nothing that we didn’t expect. The inconvenience was at the pickup time, we waited an hour in our hotel because they confused the address and supposedly went to a different hotel to pick up us. One hour that we could sleep. They need to better coordinate timing. It is not correct to offer a pick up window of 45 minutes and arrive one our from the starting time.
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Posted On : 2024-01-02 12:51:10

Posted By : Christian_S
Perfect trip. Well organized. Driver and guide were really friendly guys. Trip started very punctual! Perfect communication.
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 12:44:56

Posted By : Passport03799408720
Great adventure. Beautiful islands, sand, palm trees, and crystal clear water. The snorkeling was very good, with big beautiful fan corals and schools of vivid blue fish at the first island out at the reef edge. Magical. No bugs while we were there. The roads and facilities were rustic as advertised. The traffic was crazy, so we were glad we did not drive ourselves. The lunch was bigger and better than expected, very filling. One thing that would make it better would be to provide swim fins to those who want them to go deeper, and the tidal currents were pretty strong to swim against at times without them. But overall the tour was a high point of our trip!
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Posted On : 2023-08-11 15:03:57

Posted By : Expedition638362
I enjoyed this tour so much, my husband and I captured some beautiful photos for our 5 year Anniversary! The beaches we gorgeous 😍 It is definitely a must do tour. Only thing is the drive to island gets a little bumper but very worth it!!
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Posted On : 2023-06-01 09:59:51

Posted By : U5744VYericw
The ride to the San Blas is a bit rough as was the boat ride to island. Our kids were complaining until we got to the beaches. The beaches were beautiful the lunch was great. By the end of the day the kids did not want to leave. However, they were wore out enough to sleep on the way back.
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Posted On : 2023-04-04 17:31:31

Posted By : lifechanger27
what an amazing experience! there were only a few things that prevented me from giving all 5 stars. Our tour guides were awesome. the beaches were unlike anything I have ever seen! the only two things that were a turn off were the bumpy roads! my goodness it was a mess. our tour guide was a pro at maneuvering the potholes but sheesh, it added 2 hours back and fro. the second was the fact that there was no covid precaution taken. I wanted to go snorkeling but the mask has lipstick marks on it and other debris. the vests did not look cleaned between people either. I would suggest you bring your cleaning wipes to ensure your level of safety and comfort is met.
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Posted On : 2022-08-30 19:26:13