One day or several? Choose your San Blas adventure
The San Blas Islands offer two ways to experience the archipelago: day tour (a full-day tour) or overnight stay (sleeping on an island for one night or more). We advise you according to your schedule and what you are looking for.
Day tours · 7-8 hours
Day tours The adventure in one day
A day tour in San Blas is a 7-8 hour day from Panama City. Early pick-up at your hotel, ground transportation, private boat, a visit to 2-3 unspoiled islands, snorkeling, a typical Guna lunch, underwater photos, and the return to the city before sunset.
Perfect if you are short on time but want the full experience. You will not regret it: it is a day you will remember for years.
Three options depending on budget and what is included
Basic Day Tour
$75
4 spots, natural pool, snorkeling, lunch, guide.
Ideal if you are on a tight budget but want the real thing.
Economy Day Tour
$110-125
Transportation included, cultural tour of a Guna community, Cayos Limones, lunch.
Best if you are travelling without your own car.
Premium Day Tour
$120-140
All of the above + 2 islands in Cayos Limones, professional underwater photos, kayak.
It is the complete experience.
Overnight stays · 2 to 5 nights
Multi-day stays A real disconnect
Sleeping in San Blas means changing pace. No city noise. No signal. Just waves, a salty breeze, and a sky full of stars.
Stays are 2-5 nights on one of two islands: Icodub (bigger, livelier) or Chichimé (smaller, quieter). Accommodation in rustic camping, a shared cabin, or a private cabin with its own bathroom.
Every night includes
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day (homemade Guna food)
- Island tours, snorkeling, natural pool
- Visit to an inhabited Guna community
- Bilingual guide
- Underwater photos
- Round-trip transportation
Comfort options
Camping
$157-170/night
The basics, the real thing. Tent under a roof. Shared bathroom.
For travellers looking for a low price and a pure experience.
Shared cabin
$182-187/night
Mid-range. Wooden cabin with mosquito net and a real bed. Shared bathroom.
Better than camping, but still rustic.
Private cabin
$207-255/night
The best. Private bathroom, solar panels for light, total privacy.
Still basic (it is not a resort), but it is the most comfortable.
