San Blas Islands: Top Day Tour from Panama City

Embark on a thrilling San Blas Island snorkel adventure with lunch, drinks, and guided service. Explore idyllic scenery, swim in crystal clear waters, and discover the underwater world.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Blas Islands - Discover the breathtaking beauty of Panama’s San Blas Islands on our highly-rated island hopping tour!
    Isla Perro (Dog Island) – Dive into an underwater adventure by snorkeling around a renowned shipwreck just off the shore, teeming with tropical fish and vibrant coral. Ideal for both thrill-seekers and those seeking relaxation….
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • One beverage: Bottle of water, soda or beer
  • Snorkel Equipment (snorkel and mask)
  • Shared boat/lancha transportation all day
  • All Island Taxes (entrance to each island)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Discover one of the top-rated San Blas day tours departing from Panama City, offering a blend of popular and serene islands. Begin your adventure at Isla Perro, where you can snorkel around the renowned shipwreck and relax on the beach. Then, proceed to the Natural Pool, a shallow sandbank encircled by crystal-clear turquoise waters.
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Location
Carti Parking and Boat Terminal
The tour begins at the Port of Carti. Please contact our office for exact driving directions. Plan to arrive by 8:30 AM. Only 4x4 vehicles are allowed to enter San Blas; standard cars or SUVs will not be permitted, and you will forfeit your tour if unable to enter.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Edgardoz606
Dec 9, 2023
paradise islands - The excursion is just one, although different options appear on Tripadvisor, there are 3 paradise islands. You must bring your own snorkel if you want to practice, few are provided by the excursion managed by the native community
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961marlim
Sep 18, 2023
Wonderful - Wonderful tour, everything was very organized, both by car and boat. It was really worth it, I want to go back again.
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Gabor_l
Apr 9, 2023
Tour was nice...but I... - Tour was nice...but I would be glad if I get a botle of water...and the toalet is free in the harbor... for 180 USD price
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Crisleidecrosara
Apr 10, 2023
San Blas is a glimpse - I read the reviews about how tiring the way back and forth is, but the sea is so wonderful it was worth it. The agency's 4x4 was comfortable, driver Julian was very punctual and careful at the wheel. The boat is kind of precarious, but it's got a life jacket for everyone. The first stop is on a small island where we spent about 3 hours, including lunch, simple but satisfying. Then there were two stops at natural swimming pools in the high seas, and one more on one last island. We had a beautiful sunny day, which made all the difference for our experience to be great.
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Mariandr_eg2023
Jan 12, 2023
Travel to do in Panama - Everything was super well managed, friendly staff and we were taken to all the islands. The only thing was that the snorkeling equipment was not offered, it was not necessary but it is announced as part of the package.
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Anae_g
Aug 1, 2022
Great! - Overall this was a great experience! The trip from the hotel to the pier was long and bumpy, which they let you know prior to picking you up from the hotel. On the way up we stopped at a market and a landing with a view to take pictures. Once we got to the pier we’re introduced to our tour guide and you get a chance to use the bathroom (under a $1 like in Paris). From there we island hop! The guide tells you how long we stay at each island/the pool, and they also take pictures along the way. They do serve lunch (not especially seasoned) and provide snorkel equipment. The ride back seems faster than the way there, but expect to find yourself in traffic. This was a great experience and I’m glad the people of the San Blas islands shared this with us.
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Muhammad_f
May 29, 2022
Like a dream...but is this the right thing to do? - I have given this tour 4 stars, because I felt like it was well organized, accurate and a lot of fun. The guides and drivers were great and being amongst the islands feels like you are in a completely different world... BUT, I think there are much deeper issues with what is going on with San Blas and these tours. The litter and general condition of these paradise islands is, at times, horrendous. Strolling up to a picture perfect tropical island and seeing bottles, crisp packets and face masks everywhere made me very uncomfortable, and I felt like I was part of the problem frankly. I don't think we have figured out how to experience these islands in any kind of responsible way, and it felt exploitative to the Guna people. Of course, they must benefit from the tourism, but something seems very wrong with this.
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Mita_m
Jun 19, 2024
Good Excursion for Beach People - The excurions was good for folks who like to go to the beach and relax. The trip up the mountain was fantastic scenary.
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Jane_b
Jan 10, 2024
More seating & shade please! - Islands were beautiful, as was the ride through the mountains. But the islands were jam-packed with day trippers, and there wasn’t nearly enough seating or places with shade for the crush of people who were there. I’m too old to just flop down on the sand and sit in direct sun for 2 hours. Hopefully they will grow their tourism facilities to provide more seating, hammocks, tables and shade. Separately not everyone had access to snorkel equipment so I missed out on the shipwreck and starfish nursery.
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Lauraselden5
Sep 25, 2022
Relaxing and tiring - The road to get there is definitely rough! Be prepared and definitely take your Dramamine if needed! The description states that snorkeling is included but the only people who had snorkel gear were the tour guides. That was quite disappointing! The islands were beautiful!! The water was crystal clear. The people were nice. We enjoyed watching a pretty intense volleyball game at one of the islands. Grab a hammock if you can and relax!
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).