Panama City: 4-Day Island Hopping San Blas Adventure Panama City: San Blas Adventure with Standard Transport
ID: GYG318578-563143
Category:
Country: Panama
Duration:
4 days
Description
Explore San Blas on a 4-day island hopping adventure from Panama City with 3 nights of accommodation included. Visit more than 6 islands, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and see how the locals live.
Discover what local life is like in San Blas on this 4-days island hopping tour. Get to know the beautiful islands of this Central American paradise, and enjoy the white sand beaches and turquoise ocean. You may choose the standard transportation option which allows for a maximum of 6 passengers per vehicle, or choose the upgraded transport option to travel in a little more comfort with a maximum of 4 passengers per vehicle.
Day 1
Pickup from selected hotels in Panama City begins at 5:20 AM. After pickup, you will stop by a supermarket in case you want to buy snacks or drinks.
Then, head to the San Blas hills. The journey takes about 2.5 hours and is followed by a 30-minute boat ride to the 1st island where you will sleep and have lunch and dinner. Pay a visit to a natural swimming pool and explore the pool on a paddle board.
Visit the island in front of Ucusubi to go snorkeling and sample some fresh local lobster for dinner during lobster season.
Day 2
After breakfast, visit a local Guna community and learn about this tribe's culture and rich history.
Come back to Ina Island for lunch and then take your boat to the 2nD Island Aguja. Relax and discover this island at your own pace. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 3
After breakfast, take a boat to Perro Chico island where you will sleep. You will first visit Perro Grande Island where you can kayak all around and visit another natural swimming pool.
Once in Perro Chico, take your snorkel gear and visit the sunken boat which is just in front of the island and full of tiny colored fishes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 4
After breakfast, take a boat back to Panama City. Breakfast is included.
Highlights
- Spend each day in a different spot on a 4-day trip of San Blas Islands
- Snorkel around Perro Chico in search of colorful fish and a sunken boat
- Kayak in the pristine ocean waters around the islands of Panama
- Visit a Guna community and learn about their indigenous culture
- Enjoy meals, accommodation, and recreational gear on all days
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
On the islands you'll experience how locals live. There is no electric lighting, hot water, or mirrors, and water is limited. All accommodation, food, and transport are provided by local people and help to support the local economy
• You will be guided and hosted by locals who don't speak English, but the local partner will help to translate or coordinate anything you need
• Meals may include fish, chicken or seafood. Food options are the same for everyone and alternate choices are usually not available. As a result special diets cannot be accommodated
• All accommodation is based on double occupancy with access to a shared bathroom. If you are a solo traveler, you will share a cabaña or room with another solo traveler or be provided with equipment for camping
The traditional dance happens only on Saturdays and Sundays
In case of bad weather, the hike on day 2 may be cancelled and another island will be visited
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup in included from the listed hotels. If you are staying in a private apartment or in other accommodations, please contact the local operator to determine the closest pickup location.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
