San Blas Island Hopping Tour with New Exclusive Paradise Island

4.4 (24 reviews) Panama City, Panama
Duration14h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to explore three stunning islands in San Blas, including exclusive access to Isla Misdup.

Visit Isla Yansa, one of the most beautiful inhabited islands in San Blas, with palm-fringed beaches, calm waters, and the chance to meet the friendly Kuna people. Rent a SUP board for added adventure or simply relax and enjoy the tropical paradise.

After a fresh fish or chicken lunch, continue to the Natural Pool, a sunken island where you can stand waist-deep in crystal-clear waters, marveling at sea stars and vibrant marine life.

Lastly, head to Isla Misdup, a secluded, uninhabited island with wild, pristine beaches. Enjoy the vast submerged sandbank and find your own private spot to relax.

Depart Isla Misdup between 3:00–3:30 PM and return to Panama City, arriving by 7:00 PM.

✅ Shared transportation pick-up from Panama City (5:00–5:45 AM)
✅ Fresh lunch
✅ Shared mask & snorkel

*Times and itinerary may vary depending on weather and ocean conditions.

Options

Pick up from Playa Bonita

Duration: 14 hours
Lunch + Drink: Selection of fresh fried fish or chicken with rice and salad. Vegetarian option available. Choice of beer, water, or soda

San Blas Day Tour: Pick up from your lodging - Drive to Port of Carti - Natural Pools - Isla Perro - Arena Blanca, Natural Pools - Isla Diablo
Shuttle from Playa Bonita: Roundtrip transportation from Playa Bonita area in a shared SUV with max 6 passengers. Pick up at your address 5:00-5:30am.

Pickup included

Pick up from Panama City

Duration: 14 hours
Lunch + Drink: Selection of fresh fried fish or chicken with rice and salad. Vegetarian option available. Choice of beer, water, or soda

San Blas Day Tour: Pick up from your lodging - Drive to Port of Carti - Natural Pools - Isla Perro - Arena Blanca, Natural Pools - Isla Diablo
Shuttle from Panama City: Roundtrip transportation from Panama City area in a shared car with max 6 passengers. Pick up at your address 5:00-5:45am

Pickup included

What's included

  • Fried fish or chicken with rice and salad. Vegetarian options available.
  • Island Taxes
  • Shared roundtrip transfer from your hotel in Panama City to Port of Carti
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Shared Snorkel Equipment (Please request from boat crew up. Guests may bring their own)
  • One beverage: Bottle of water, soda or beer
  • Shared boat/lancha transportation all day
  • Tour to Isla Perro, Isla Diablo or Isla Yansailadup or Arena Blanca PLUS the famous Natural Pool
  • Guna Entrance Fee paid to Border patrol ($22 for Internationals, $7 for Panamanian residents)

What to expect

  1. Panama City
    3h
    We pick up all guests from their lodgings in Panama City.
  2. San Blas Islands
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the famous Natural Pool, a sunken island where you can stand in waist deep water on fine sand. Swim in this beautiful pool and take pictures with the starfishes! This is a once in a lifetime experience!

    Visit isla arena blanca and finish your tour at isla diablo/niadup where you can prepare in order to return to the port.

    Important: Itinerary may vary due to weather or ocean conditions.
  3. San Blas Islands
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Important: Itinerary may vary due to weather or ocean conditions.

    Visit Isla Yansa, one of the nicest islands in San Blas with fine white sand beaches and crystalline waters.

    Enjoy a fresh lunch consisting of fried fish or chicken with rice and salad. Also a beverage consisting of bottle of water, soda or beer.
  4. San Blas Islands
    3h
    Isla Misdup is a newly opened island, which invites with its vast beaches and shallow sandbank. This island is a true paradise island, which does not receive many visitors and can only be visited with our tour. Guests can enjoy the shallow, balmy waters, strolling far into the ocean.
  5. Panama City
    3h
    We will make our way back to Panama City, arriving by around 7:00pm

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If you have not provided your WhatsApp number and pick up information (hotel name & room number) your tour is not confirmed and we will not be able to pick you up.

On the day of your tour, please be ready to be picked up from your hotel between 5:00am and 5:45am, and wait in the lobby. Since we have shared transportation with up to 6 guests per car (1 up front, 3 in the middle row, and 2 in the back row), our drivers choose the best route to pick up all guests in a timely manner. To avoid any delays we appreciate your cooperation in being on time. If you are not at your designated pick up point (and waiting in the lobby!), you will lose your tour without refund.

Please note that the car drivers only speak Spanish. The driver will try his best in contacting you via WhatsApp. Please understand that the driver cannot wait longer than 10 minutes before continuing to the next pick up destination, in order to provide timely service for all of the other guests.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • “Tigo” is the cell phone company that has the best reception in San Blas.
  • The use of drones is prohibited in San Blas! Heavy fines are imposed on those who ignore the rules.
  • The boat transfer from the port to the islands may be bumpy with some sea spray. If you are sensitive to motion sickness, please prepare accordingly by bringing appropriate medication. You may also get wet, so please bring some water protection for your luggage and yourself
  • You are welcome to bring a cooler with your own drinks, potable water, snacks and beverages (fruit juice or alcohol). The driver will stop at a supermarket on the way to San Blas in order for you to purchase additional items.
  • Please be prepared for a 2.5 hour car journey each way (1 hour on a highway and about 1.5 hours through the mountains over curvy roads! Please do not leave bad reviews because of the road. We try to warn you ahead of time ;)
  • PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR ORGINAL PASSPORT. WITHOUT IT, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE GUNA TERRITORY AND THE SAN BLAS ISLANDS.
  • In San Blas Islands there are no ATMs, please bring cash. You can buy additional drinks, snacks, souvenirs etc.
  • SAN BLAS DISCLAIMER - PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING: ️ What to Expect on a San Blas Day Tour Transportation 2.5–3 hr ride from Panama City in shared 4x4s (6 passengers). Extra seat available at added cost. Pick-up 5:00–5:30 am — drivers can’t wait more than 10 min. Port check-in may feel informal, but the Kuna run it smoothly. 20–40 min boat ride (can be wet/bumpy). Boats may stop at other islands for guests. ️ Island Experience Rustic facilities: limited shade, basic bathrooms. Beaches often shallow — walk out further to swim. Islands can be busy in high season. Relaxed pace, no fixed schedules. ️ Food & Drinks Fresh meals (fish or chicken, rice, salad, patacones). One drink included (water, soda, or beer). Extra snacks/drinks available at port or on islands. Kuna Culture Only Kuna operate tours; most don’t speak English. Respect traditions: ask before photos, dress modestly in villages. Nature & Environment Plastic debris may wash ashore, though Kuna clean regularly. Sandflies/mosquitoes common in rainy season → bring repellent. Weather unpredictable; rain possible (no refunds). Health & Safety Limited medical care; emergencies require evacuation to Panama City at guest’s cost. Final Note This is not a luxury tour — it’s about disconnecting, experiencing Kuna culture, and enjoying pristine Caribbean islands. Bring patience, flexibility, and respect for an unforgettable adventure.
  • We recommend that you bring your personal hygiene items, such as towels, sunscreen, hats, mosquito repellent.
  • Please be advised that San Blas is in the Guna territory, which is an autonomous, Indian zone. The services are very basic. The Gunas will be providing all touristic services, such as meal preparations, car and boat transportations, lodging, and tour guiding. We are proud to be working with this friendly tribe and with each booking we give back to the community, supporting their customs and their traditional way of life. We kindly ask you to respect this beautiful culture and their simple way of life, leaving your expectations behind and learning about their innocent culture.
  • This activity involves entering and exiting boats on swim ladders. Depending on the tide, it may be challenging for some guests to enter and exit boats onto the boat dock, which may be significantly higher than the boat.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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