Island & Beach Day Trips: Taboga, Pearl Islands & Guna Yala (San Blas)

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From Panama City you can sail across the Pacific Bay of Panama to Taboga Island (31064P3, 6h catamaran from Flamenco Marina) or the Pearl Islands (5509764P2, 9–10h), or cross the Continental Divide by early-morning 4x4 SUV and lancha boat to the Caribbean islands of Guna Yala (San Blas) (75405P1, 339059P23, physical passport and ~USD 22 cash taxes required). On the Colón Caribbean coast, you can also sail Portobelo and Linton Bay (297528P2) or visit Isla Mamey (333891P7), while Bocas del Toro island hopping (127626P84) requires a local stay in Bocas del Toro. See our Taboga guide and Guna Yala / San Blas guide.

Guided Tours & Excursions in This Category

All Inclusive Taboga Island Catamaran Tour from Panama City

All-inclusive Taboga Island catamaran day cruise from Amador Causeway with open bar, lunch, backside bay swim stop, and beach/village visit on the Island of Flowers.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Island & Beach Day Trips
• Duration: 6 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 10 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Meets at Fuerte Amador Resort and Marina (Flamenco Marina) at the end of the Amador Causeway, next to the duty-exempt marina shop shop (hotel pickup not included).
• Included: complimentary Wi-Fi and Island Taxes; Swimming in the back side of the Island - Visit to the beach and Town; Lunch: Chicken -Rice-Pasta-Potato Salad-Green Salad; Music and Animation by our crew; Open Bar (Vodka-Rum-Seco Herrerano- Local Beer) Soft Drinks- Mixers-Cocktails
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Island taxes, lunch, snacks & open bar included; bring your own beach towel (hotel pickup not included).
• Run by: Panama Sailing Tours · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Full day in the Pearl Archipelago

Full-day Pearl Islands archipelago excursion from Panama City with white-sand island stops, snorkeling gear, and paddleboards included.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Island & Beach Day Trips
• Duration: 8 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Meets at the Amador Causeway marina near the PANAMA sign in Panama City.
• Included: Bottled water; Use of Snorkelling equipment; Paddle-Board Equipment; Restroom on board; Lunch would be traditional: - Grilled chicken with BBq - Rice with coconut and ripe slice
• Fresh salad (lettuce and tomato) with pineapple dressing
• Seasonal fruit as snacks (pineapple or Sandia)
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Snorkeling gear, paddleboard & bottled water included.
• Run by: Leo Le Bris · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands

Full-day Guna Yala (San Blas) 4-island tour via early-morning 4x4 highland transfer to Cartí port + lancha boat visiting Isla Pelícano, Perro Chico sunken ship reef, Natural Pool & Chichimei.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Island & Beach Day Trips
• Duration: 14 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 20 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Early-morning 4x4 SUV pickup at Panama City hotels between 5:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. (USD 10 per person round-trip surcharge for Dreams or Westin Playa Bonita).
• Included: Beach toys, pickle ball, mini golf, water bed exclusive for our clients; Traditional Lunch (Fresh fish with salad and rice); Shared Boat transportation from Port – Islands– Port; Kayaks & Paddel board to share; Welcome Snack (fruits)
• On-site cash taxes / notes: MANDATORY: Original physical passport required at Guna Yala checkpoint + ~USD 22 USD cash per person Guna Yala Comarca entry/port tax (USD 10 USD pp extra for Playa Bonita pickup).
• Run by: Panama San Blas Tours · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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San Blas Day Trip Cayos Limones, Perro Grande and Natural Pool

San Blas Islands day trip with local Guna guide visiting Cayos Limones, Perro Grande (with kayaks & paddleboards), and the sandbar Natural Pool.

• Departure area: Panama City · Category: Island & Beach Day Trips
• Duration: 12–14 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Early-morning 4x4 SUV pickup at Panama City hotels and residences between 5:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. for the drive to Puerto de Cartí.
• Included: Local Guna Guide (English & Spanish); Dessert: fresh fruit; Life jackets; Roundtrip from Panama City; Kayak
• On-site cash taxes / notes: MANDATORY: Original physical passport required + ~USD 22 USD cash Guna Yala Comarca tax paid at checkpoint; bring beach towel and cash.
• Run by: Sea San Blas | San Blas Tours · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Full-Day Caribbean Catamaran Cruise: Beaches, Snorkeling & Lunch

Full-day Caribbean sailing catamaran cruise along the Portobelo / Isla Grande / Linton Bay coastline visiting turquoise coral reefs, white-sand beaches, kayaks, paddleboards, and fresh lunch.

• Departure area: Portobelo & Caribbean Coast · Category: Portobelo & Caribbean Coast
• Duration: 6–9 hours · Private or shared: Shared (Shared group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Meets at Portobelo dock on the Caribbean coast (or select the Panama City / Colón pickup option; USD 20 per group surcharge for Playa Bonita, Tocumen, Costa del Este, or Santa María).
• Included: Lunch and Drinking Water; Safety Equipment; Snorkeling mask and tube; Kayak, Paddleboard and Floating Noodles
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Lunch, water, snorkel gear, kayaks & paddleboards included.
• Run by: San Blas Paradise Sailing - Catamaran Experience · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Caribbean Gems: Portobelo and Mamey Island Private Tour

Private Caribbean day tour combining UNESCO-listed Portobelo colonial Spanish forts and the Black Christ church with a boat crossing to Isla Mamey and mangrove tunnels.

• Departure area: Portobelo & Caribbean Coast · Category: Private & Small-Group Tours
• Duration: 6–7 hours · Private or shared: Private (Private tour (your group only, up to 30 travelers per booking))
• Meeting & pickup: Private pickup at your Panama City hotel lobby or residence for the drive to Portobelo and Isla Mamey.
• Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; Air-conditioned vehicle
• On-site cash taxes / notes: Private AC vehicle and guide included; Isla Mamey boat/island fee paid on site.
• Run by: Panamanian Aventures · Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Supporting Standalone Admission Tickets & Transfers

The listings below are standalone show admission e-tickets or point-to-point airport and regional transfers, separated from the guided excursions above:

Transfers from PTY Airport to Playa Bonita or Gamboa and Back (Viator 108459P6)

Standalone private transfer between Tocumen Airport (PTY) and Playa Bonita resorts (Westin / Dreams) or Gamboa Rainforest Resort with 90-minute airport wait time.

• Type: Private transfer (up to 15 passengers) (not a guided tour) · Departure area: Pacific Beach Areas
• Duration: 45–60 minutes
• Meeting / pickup: Private driver meets you at Tocumen International Airport (PTY Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, up to 90 minutes wait time) for transfer to Playa Bonita or Gamboa resorts.
• Included: Meet & Greet at airport, 90mins waiting time; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Drinking bottled water; Transport by air-conditioned car; Professional driver · Not included: Gratuities
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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