Day Tour in San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) Visiting 4 Islands

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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.

Mandatory Guna Yala (San Blas) Logistics, Passport & Cash Taxes: Day trips from Panama City begin between 5:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. in a shared 6-passenger 4x4 SUV (~2.5 to 3 hours through the Cordillera de San Blas hills to Puerto de Cartí), followed by a 25-to-45-minute shared lancha boat ride. Every foreign passenger must carry an original physical passport for the Guna Yala checkpoint (photocopies are not accepted) and bring around USD 22 to USD 25 in cash per person for the Guna Yala Comarca border and Cartí port taxes. See our Guna Yala / San Blas excursions comparison guide.

Quick Summary & Confirmed Details

• Viator product code: 75405P1
• Departure area: Panama City
• Primary category: Island & Beach Day Trips · Also in: Culture & Community Visits
• Private or shared: Shared — Shared group tour (up to 20 travelers per booking)
• Duration: 14 hours
• Canal format: N/A (Guna Yala / San Blas Caribbean Archipelago)
• Local overnight stay required: No (5:00–5:30 AM 4x4 hotel pickup in Panama City)
• Run by: Panama San Blas Tours (tour operator on Viator)
• Customer reviews on Viator: 4.43 average from 1678 reviews
• Cancellation policy: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Meeting Point, Pickup & Transport Logistics

• Where you meet or get picked up: 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).
• What is 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)
• What is not included: Pick in Dreams or Westin Playa Bonita USD 10USD pp. both ways.; San Blas Islands
• On-site cash fees, permits & documents: 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).

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What to Bring & How to Prepare

• Identification & cash: Carry your physical passport (mandatory for Guna Yala / San Blas and ferry check-ins) and small US dollar bills (USD 1, USD 5, USD 10, USD 20) for any on-site park, community, or port fees.
• Clothing & sun protection: Pack breathable tropical clothing, a light rain jacket or poncho, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and closed-toe walking shoes or water sandals matching your activity.
• Booking confirmation: After reserving on Viator, check your email or message thread the evening before departure for your exact hotel pickup window or marina check-in time.

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