San Blas Chichime Islands Experience 3D/2N
Tour Overview
Embark on a breathtaking 3-day, 2-night adventure to the pristine San Blas Chichime Islands in Panama. This beach tour offers a perfect escape to a Caribbean paradise, where you can unwind in shared or private cabins surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Begin your journey with a scenic 4x4 ride through the jungle and a boat transfer to the islands. Spend your days swimming in crystal-clear waters teeming with tropical fish, exploring the Natural Pool, and visiting the famous Dog Island with its intriguing shipwreck. Enjoy delicious meals and optional cultural experiences, such as visiting a traditional Kuna Yala village. As the sun sets, relax and soak in the vibrant hues of the Caribbean sky. This tour includes accommodation, meals, and transportation from Panama City, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable island getaway. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Panama City - San Blas Islands, Panama
Location: Panama City, San Blas Islands
Accommodation Name: shared cabin
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Duration: 3 Days
Departure Time: 05:00
Transfer Panama City - San Blas Chichime Islands (L/D)
You will be picked up at your accommodation in Panama City early this morning and taken on an exciting ride through the jungle on 4x4 transportation. We will then make a stop to pass through immigration formalities and pay the entrance fees to Kuna Yala Islands (not included in standard package).
We will continue our way to the dock where you will meet your boat to take a shared transfer to your island. Upon arrival, get settled in and enjoy an excursion to discover the breathtaking surroundings of this pristine place.
Note: Please note that there will no longer be a stop at the supermarket to avoid unnecessary time loss and to be able to arrive at the port as soon as possible. Therefore, we encourage you to purchase supplies to take with you to the island (snacks, drinks, water) the day before the tour.
*Note: This "Comarca" is a paradise where it is only allowed to people from its community to work there, tourism is something new to them, their infrastructure is currently under development and service might not be entirely satisfactory in some cases.
Day 2: San Blas Islands, Panama
Location: San Blas Islands
Accommodation Name: shared cabin
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
San Blas Chichime Islands (B/L/D)
Enjoy a fresh breakfast with the sounds of the waves on the shore. Today you will take on a day tour in Natural Pool, a sandbar in the middle of the sea that serves as a home for starfish. There you can take amazing photos, swim and relax in an idyllic setting. But … remember not to take the stars out of the water!
After Natural Pool you will visit to Fragata Island, opt to swim or snorkel around your island in the crystal clear turquoise waters to spot colourful tropical fish among coral reefs or simply spend time relaxing on a hammock. Also, you will have the chance to visit one of the most famous islands in San Blas: Dog Island, get delighted by this beautiful scenery with the cleanest water. This is one of the top snorkelling places in Guna Yala. It's a top snorkelling place because of the old navy shipwreck of a gunboat. If the tide is low you can see its rusty bow sticking out of the sea when the tide is up you can snorkel over and around it and find yourself in a magical place full of life.
Hire a boat and visit a traditional Kuna Yala village of this archipelago, where you can purchase handmade souvenirs to contribute to the community (optional activity at extra cost, inquire upon arrival). Spend the evenings watching the horizon turn different shades of red and pink as the sun sets over the Caribbean.
Day 3: San Blas Islands - Panama City, Panama
Location: San Blas Islands, Panama City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer San Blas Chichime Islands - Panama City (B)
What's Included
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Meals
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Accommodation
Enjoy 2 nights in a shared cabin, private cabin double, or private cabin single on the beautiful San Blas Islands.
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Transport
The tour includes pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Panama City, with a scenic ride through the jungle on 4x4 transportation and a boat transfer to the island.
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Activities
Participate in exciting nature and cultural activities, including visits to Natural Pool, Fragata Island, and Perro Island with a sunken ship.
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Extras
The fee for the Island Perro and Fragata is included.
What's Not Included
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Tour leader
A tour leader is not included in the package.
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Drinks & snacks
Drinks and snacks are not included and are recommended to bring.
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Snorkelling gear
Snorkelling gear is not included and costs approximately 3 USD per person.
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses are not covered in the tour package.
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Tips
Tips are not included in the package.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
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Kuna's Tax & Port Tax
Kuna's Tax and Port Tax for tourists are not included and cost approximately $23 starting from 6 years old.
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San Blas Islands & port fee
The San Blas Islands and port fee are not included and cost approximately $10 USD.
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Optional Kuna Yala village visit
An optional visit to a Kuna Yala village is not included and costs approximately $20 USD.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Panama City, with a scenic ride through the jungle on 4x4 transportation and a boat transfer to the island.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided on the San Blas Chichime Islands Experience tour?
The tour provides accommodation for 2 nights in either a shared cabin, a private cabin double, or a private cabin single on the San Blas Islands.
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Are meals included in the San Blas Chichime Islands Experience tour?
Yes, the tour includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.
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Is there a guide provided during the San Blas Chichime Islands Experience tour?
No, the tour does not include a guide.
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What activities are included in the San Blas Chichime Islands Experience tour?
The tour includes exciting nature and cultural activities, such as visits to the Natural Pool, Fragata Island, and Perro Island with its sunken ship.
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What is the transportation arrangement for the San Blas Chichime Islands Experience tour?
The tour includes pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Panama City, with a scenic ride through the jungle on 4x4 transportation and a boat transfer to the island.
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Are there any additional fees not included in the San Blas Chichime Islands Experience tour?
Yes, additional fees include the Kuna's Tax and Port Tax for tourists (approx $23 starting from 6 years old), San Blas Islands and port fee (approx $10 USD), and an optional Kuna Yala village visit (approx. $20 USD).
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Can I visit a traditional Kuna Yala village during the tour?
Yes, you can hire a boat to visit a traditional Kuna Yala village, where you can purchase handmade souvenirs. This is an optional activity at an extra cost.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
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Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
San Blas Chichime Islands Experience 3D/2N
3 Days Starting and ending in Panama City, Panama
Visiting: Panama City, San Blas Islands
Tour operator:
Tour code:
36338
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
