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San Blas Day Tour from Panama City: 4 Stops in One Day + Underwater Photos

Visit a Guna Indigenous community, 2 beach islands and the Natural Pool of San Blas in one day. Lunch, snorkel gear, underwater photos and a photo kit of your whole trip included, with an English-speaking Guna guide.

✓ 14 years in San Blas✓ 100% Indigenous Guna-owned✓ Tours in English
Travelers with Guna women in molas and Guna musicians in a community in San Blas, Panama
Price per person
$125 + 7%
Entrance fee $20 + $2 port
not included
DurationFull day
Pickup5:00 a.m. · Panama City
Price$125 + 7% per person
LanguageEnglish
IncludesLunch + photos

Itinerary

  1. 5:00 a.m.
    Pickup in Panama CityWe pick you up at your hotel and drive by 4x4 to Cartí Port, through the Guna Yala mountains.
  2. 8:30 a.m.
    Boat rideBoard our boat and start exploring the crystal-clear waters of the archipelago.
  3. Stop 1
    Guna Indigenous communityLearn about our traditions, handicrafts, history and way of life.
  4. Stop 2
    First beach islandWhite sand, turquoise water and snorkeling. This is where we take your underwater photos.
  5. Midday
    Caribbean lunchLunch with one drink, surrounded by the nature of San Blas.
  6. Stop 3
    The Natural PoolA sandbar in the middle of the sea, with clear, shallow water to walk and swim in.
  7. Stop 4
    Second beach islandMore time to swim, relax and take unforgettable photos.
  8. Afternoon
    Return to Panama CityDrive back to your hotel in Panama City.

What's included

  • Round-trip 4x4 transportation from Panama City
  • Round-trip boat from Cartí Port
  • 2 beach islands
  • The Natural Pool
  • Guna community visit
  • Lunch with one drink
  • Snorkel gear
  • Underwater photos
  • Photo kit of your whole trip
  • English-speaking local Guna guide

Not included

  • Guna Yala entrance fee: $20 per foreign visitor + $2 port fee
  • Drinks not listed
  • Private transfer (optional upgrade)
Real photos from our guests

A day with Guna Yala Explorer

Travelers enjoying a Caribbean lunch under a palm-wood shelter on a San Blas beach island
Lunch on the beach
Traveler with a Guna woman selling handmade molas in a Guna community, San Blas
Guna community and molas
Friends walking on the white sand shore of a San Blas island with turquoise water
White sand islands
Couple in the clear water of the Natural Pool next to a Guna boat, San Blas
The Natural Pool
Travelers with Guna women in molas and Guna musicians in a community in San Blas
Meeting the Guna people
Fried fish lunch with rice and salad on a San Blas island
Family taking a selfie in the Natural Pool of San Blas
Guna Yala Explorer boat with guests in San Blas
Kayaking to an island in San Blas
Guna Yala Explorer boat crossing turquoise water

What to bring

SwimsuitReef-safe sunscreenTowelSandalsHat and sunglassesCash for handicraftsPassport
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a San Blas day tour from Panama City cost?

With Guna Yala Explorer it costs $125 + 7% per person, including 4x4 transportation, boat, 2 beach islands, the Natural Pool, a Guna community visit, lunch with one drink, snorkel gear, underwater photos and a photo kit. The entrance fee ($20 for foreign visitors + $2 port fee) is paid separately.

What time does the tour leave?

Pickup in Panama City is at 5:00 a.m., and the boat leaves Cartí Port around 8:30 a.m.

How long is the drive from Panama City to San Blas?

About 3 hours by 4x4 to Cartí Port, along the El Llano–Cartí mountain road.

Does the tour include photos?

Yes. It includes underwater photos and a photo kit of your whole day.

What is the Natural Pool in San Blas?

A sandbar in the middle of the sea with clear, shallow water where you can walk and swim. It is one of our guests' favorite stops.

Can I stay overnight instead?

Yes. See our Isla Pelícano overwater cabins and our Isla Chichimé private cabin.

Ready for your day in San Blas?

We take care of every detail. Our goal: every guest goes home happy and satisfied.

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