From $225 Price per person – minimum 2 nights

Authentic Guna Yala Experience

Discover the San Blas Islands & Guna Culture

Departure from Panama City

The Authenticity of a Guna Community

Experience the real San Blas with our “Authentic Guna Yala Experience” tour. This trip requires a minimum of 2 nights and includes visits to 3 different islands, including the one where you’ll stay overnight, plus the stunning natural pool and time to relax.

The highlight of the tour is the visit to a traditional Guna Community—one of the most requested activities by our guests—where you’ll witness firsthand the customs and daily life of this unique indigenous culture.
A perfect mix of tropical beauty, culture, and authenticity.

Minimum 2 nights

From $ 225

Price per person

Experience the real San Blas with our “Authentic Guna Yala Experience” tour. This trip requires a minimum of 2 nights and includes visits to 3 different islands, including the one where you’ll stay overnight, plus the stunning natural pool and time to relax.

The highlight of the tour is the visit to a traditional Guna Community—one of the most requested activities by our guests—where you’ll witness firsthand the customs and daily life of this unique indigenous culture.
A perfect mix of tropical beauty, culture, and authenticity.

Travel Itinerary

5:30/6 am Departure from Panama City by 4x4 car
Passport control and payment of taxes to enter the region
Boat transfer from the port to the Pelicano island
Accommodation in the chosen room or cabin
The Guna family will give you details and schedules for meals and tours during your stay on the island
Tour to Ina Island, Anmardub or Estrella Island, and Natural Pool
Lunch and dinner included
Sleep on Pelicano Island
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Relax on the island
Guna Community tour
Sleep on Pelicano Island
Breakfast included
The boat will leave the island for the port around 8/8:30 am
Arrival in Panama City between 12 and 1 pm
If you booked 3 nights, the third day will be for relaxing on the island, and departure will be after breakfast on the fourth day

*Tour order may change due to weather or logistics.

Cabin & Prices

Prices for person

The island offers different accommodations to choose from: Shared Dorms with Shared External Bathrooms, Private Cabins with Shared External Bathrooms, and Private Cabins with Bathrooms Inside.

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Shared Dorm with External Bathroom
Prices for person

2 Nights (6 meals included) $ 225

3 Nights (9 meals included) $ 265

Each extra night in a Shared Dorm costs $40 per person and includes 3 meals.

•2 Shared dorms in 2 different cabins, accommodating 6 or more people
•Dorms are assigned upon arrival on the island; cabins cannot be chosen in advance. Floors are wooden
•Bathrooms are separated from all accommodations and are very basic
•3 toilets and 3 showers shared by all guests
•Most cabins have no power outlets; devices can be charged in the restaurant area in the evening

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Private Cabin with Shared External Bathroom
Prices for person
MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE REQUIRED

2 Nights (6 meals included) $ 270

3 Nights (9 meals included) $ 330

Each extra night in a Private Cabin with Shared External Bathroom costs $60 per person and includes 3 meals.

•5 Private cabins with shared external bathroom, with wooden floors
•Accommodating 2 or more people
•Bathrooms are separate from all accommodations and are very basic
•3 toilets and 3 showers shared by all guests
•Most cabins have no power outlets; devices can be charged in the restaurant area in the evening

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Private Cabin with Private Bathroom Inside
Prices for person
MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE REQUIRED

2 Nights (6 meals included) $ 300

3 Nights (9 meals included) $ 375

Each extra night in a Private Cabin with Bathroom costs $75 per person and includes 3 meals.

•4 Private Cabins with private bathroom, they have wooden floors
•They can accommodate 2 or more people
•Most cabins have no power outlets; devices can be charged in the restaurant area in the evening

Do you need multiple private rooms?

If there are more than 2 people and you’d like more than one private room/cabin, please make the reservation for the total number of people and email us immediately to specify how many rooms/cabins you need (minimum 2 people per private room/cabin).

If we don’t receive your email within 5 minutes, only one room/cabin will be confirmed for the group!

Are you traveling alone?

This tour requires a minimum of 2 people. If you’re traveling alone, contact us and we will immediately let you know if you can join other travelers on your same date.

Joining other travelers might be the perfect experience for you!

Useful information to help you choose

This icon guide is based on real traveler feedback and our firsthand experience on the islands. Its purpose is to give you a clear and honest overview of each island.
We don’t want to influence your choice — just help you know what to expect so you can enjoy San Blas to the fullest.

Meals

Meals are included from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day. Usually fish, rice, and salad. If you have dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing snacks

Meals

Meals are included from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day. Usually fish, rice, and salad. If you have dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing snacks

Beach

The tour includes beaches on 3 different islands and the Natural Pool. You can snorkel in crystal-clear waters or just relax and enjoy the sun

Beach

The tour includes beaches on 3 different islands and the Natural Pool. You can snorkel in crystal-clear waters or just relax and enjoy the sun

Guna Family

The young Guna staff, led by Mr. Arcadio – one of the most respected and loved in Guna Yala – is always available for any questions or assistance you may need

Guna Family

The young Guna staff, led by Mr. Arcadio – one of the most respected and loved in Guna Yala – is always available for any questions or assistance you may need

ATTENTION!

You are booking with a down payment (NOT paying the full amount), the balance will be paid in only cash on the day of the tour.
AFTER BOOKING, MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND RECEIPT.

All about this tour

AVAILABILITY

Tours are available every day.

WHEN TO BOOK

Spots in San Blas are very limited. You can book up to the day before the tour, as long as there are places remaining.
​Book now to guarantee your spot.

FREE CANCELLATION

Cancel up to 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund. Read our Refund Policy for more details.

PLACE OF DEPARTURE

Lobby of your hotel/Airbnb in Panama City

DEPARTURE TIME

Between 5:30 and 6 am

DEPARTURE TIME

Departure from the island on the last day takes place after breakfast, between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., with arrival in Panama City between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. A later departure is available upon request, at an additional cost.

LATE DEPARTURE FROM THE ISLAND

Late departure from the island on the last day costs $25 per person and also includes lunch. ​
After breakfast, you’ll need to vacate your cabin to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests. Your belongings can be safely stored until departure. You will have a place to leave your things until you leave the island (around 3:00 p.m. on the last day), with arrival in Panama City between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m.
It is highly recommended to book the late check-out during the tour booking phase, as availability on the same day on the island cannot be guaranteed.

​DURATION OF CAR TRIP

115 km from the City, between 2:30 and 3 hours

ROUNDTRIP

Pick-up is included only from accommodations (hotel/hostel/apartment) located in the downtown area of Panama City.
Please note: We do not offer pick-ups from resorts or hotels located in areas such as Westin Playa Bonita, Dreams Playa Bonita, Playa Blanca, or any other location outside of downtown.

If your accommodation is outside the central area, a meeting point will be arranged, such as a nearby supermarket, gas station, or parking lot — to be confirmed at the time of booking.
San Blas Dreams is not responsible for pick-up requests outside the designated area.

​DURATION OF BOAT TRIP

The island is located about 30/35 minutes from the port

INCLUDED TOUR CANCELLATION

The tour to Estrella Island, Natural Pool and Anmardub Island is included in the package price, with no extra fee, and is not refundable in case of weather-related cancellations. The Guna Community tour, being an extra activity, will be refunded.

What is included in the package?

Round-trip land transport from your accommodation in Panama City​​​
Accommodation in the selected option
​​​Boat transfers from the port and between the islands
Traditional Guna meals
Tour​: Pelicano Island, Natural Pool, Ina Island, Anmardub or Estrella Island
⭐️  Visit to the Guna Community
Drinks such as beer, rum, water, or soda are available on the island for an additional fee ($ 1.50 – $ 2 each)
Entrance to the Guna Yala territory + port fee: Panamanian Citizens and Foreign Residents $ 8, Tourist $ 23 (from 10 years old)
$ 5 Fee for Anmardub Island & Estrella Island

What else should you know before this trip?

We prefer a client who is informed and aware of his/her choice to a client with wrong expectations.