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Isla Perro Chico in San Blas, Panama, seen from above
Guna Yala · San Blas · Panama

San Blas, shown by the people who live here.

Day tours and island stays from Panama City, run by a 100% Indigenous Guna family business with 14 years in the islands. Guided in English.

100%Guna-owned company
Supporting our community
Authentic experiences
14+Years of experience
1,000+Trips in San Blas
Responsible tourism

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Same Guna team, same tours. Booking directly with us on WhatsApp gets you the most flexibility.

Google reviews of Guna Yala Explorer

EXCELLENT
★★★★★
Based on 116 reviews
4.8 · on Google
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Alfonso RodríguezLocal Guide · Google
★★★★★
Increíble visita a San Blas y su entorno. Esta empresa y sus guías fueron espectaculares. Tanto el conductor Ernesto como el guía en playa y pueblo Guna Yala que fue Juan fueron magníficos. Recomiendo este tour a todo el mundo porque en calidad precio es de lo mejor.
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Xanthe Bush HipwoodLocal Guide · Google
★★★★★
Big thank you to Osiris for coordinating our tour and Juan for being an excellent guide (even lending us sun cream when we’d run out). San Blas islands were beautiful, a must visit, and our stay on Diablo island was great! The food was tasty too! Thank you
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Leonardo P. T. CavalcantiGoogle
★★★★★
Strongly recommend Guna Yala Explorer for trips to Guna Yala and other tours in Panama. They took great care of us during our trip to the archipelago and were extremely accommodating with a young child and an elderly person. Prior to the trip, they answered all of our questions and were super patient to ensure we felt comfortable with the travel arrangements. Osiris, Ernesto, Juan, and team made our trip an enjoyable and unforgettable experience!
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Matias PipinoLocal Guide · Google
★★★★★
El tour a Guna Yala (San Blas) cumplió y superó nuestras expectativas tanto del paraíso de las islas, como de la atención recibida de Guna Yana Explorer. El conductor Ricardo y el coordinador Juan, son un 10! Muy amables y serviciales. Excelentes recomendaciones para ellos y toda la agencia. Fuimos a Isla Perro chico e Isla Chichimeo, a las piletas naturales y a visitar una de las comunidades. Playas increíbles. El almuerzo excelente. Recomendado un 100%.
The Guna

These islands are our home.

The Guna people govern Guna Yala with their own laws, language and traditions. When you travel with us, your guide is Guna, your lunch is cooked by Guna families, and you visit a Guna community with respect.

Meet our team
Travelers with Guna women in molas and Guna musicians in a San Blas community

Your day, in photos.

Guests on a Guna Yala Explorer tour in San BlasGuests on a Guna Yala Explorer tour in San BlasGuests on a Guna Yala Explorer tour in San Blas

Underwater photos and a photo kit of your whole trip are included on our San Blas Day Tour.

Good to know

How do I get to San Blas from Panama City?

We pick you up at your hotel and drive by 4x4 to Cartí Port, about 2.5 hours, then take a 30 to 40 minute boat ride.

Are your tours in English?

Yes. All our tours are available in English with a local Guna guide.

How much is the Guna Yala entrance fee?

$20 per foreign visitor and $5 for Panama residents, plus a $2 port fee, paid in cash. It is not included in our prices.

What should I bring?

Your original passport, swimsuit, towel, reef-safe sunscreen, repellent, cash and a small backpack. Leave big luggage at your hotel.

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Our islands

San Blas through our lens

Palm-covered island in turquoise water, San Blas
Traditional Guna sailing canoe (ulu) in San Blas
Sailboat anchored next to a palm island in San Blas
Paddleboarding in the calm water of San Blas
Relaxing in a hammock on a San Blas beach
Fried fish lunch with rice and salad on a San Blas island
Guna family in a canoe and a yacht anchored in San Blas
Guna Yala Explorer boat with guests in San Blas
Kayaking to an island in San Blas
Portrait of a Guna elder woman in traditional dress