Panama City: 4-Day Island Hopping San Blas Adventure
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WHEN
Friday 3 January to Friday 10 January
ADDRESS
, Panama
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 or Paddel in the pristine ocean waters around the islands of Panama
- Visit a Small Guna community and learn about their indigenous culture.
- Enjoy meals, accommodation, and recreational gear on all days
Description
Itinerary for Your 3 Nights/4 Days Island Hopping Adventure:
1st Day:
- Morning: Catch your boat between 8:00-8:30 AM at the port of Cartí.
- Arrival: Welcome to Paradise on Isla Pelicano (also known as Casa de Papel or Money Heist Island).
- Activities: Enjoy an excursion to two additional islands and the natural pool for snorkeling. Participate in a cultural visit to a small native community, and watch how molas are made, with a Mola atelier directly with Guna Woman from this community.
2nd Day:
- Morning: After breakfast, prepare for your next adventure. The boat to Isla Aroma departs between 9:00-10:00 AM.
- Activities: A blue boat named Yadiel will take you to Isla Nugnudub, where you can use kayaks, beach chairs, and toys as water bed, mini golf, beach pickle ball and more. Next, visit Isla Perro chico for lunch, followed by snorkeling at the natural pool to spot starfish.
- Afternoon: Return to Isla Aroma around 3:30 PM.
3rd Day:
- Morning: The boat will pick you up between 10:00-10:30 AM.
- Activities: Visit the unique island of Yanidub, one of the furthest islands, followed by an amazing snorkeling excursion. Then, head to Isla Perro Chico (Shipwreck Island) for lunch.
- Evening: Stay the night on Isla Perro Chico.
4th Day:
- Morning/Afternoon:
- Option 1: Check out in the morning. Take the boat at 8:00 AM with an ETA in Panama City around 10:30-11:00 AM.
- Option 2: Enjoy a relaxing day in paradise. Check out at 3:30 PM and return to the port, where the car will be waiting to take you back to Panama City (ETA 6:30-7:00 PM).
Note: Solo travelers will share a cabin/ room
Includes
Pickup and drop-off at selected hotels in Panama City
Boat rides between all islands
Tour guide (during the daily tours)
3 nights of accommodation in a private cabin or room with a shared bathroom
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Activities per description
Recreational equipment including snorkel masks, kayaks, paddle boards, water bed, mini golf, and pickle ball
Mola atelier with local women
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
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund