A long day, entirely worth it

San Blas Day Trip from Panama City

Duration
Schedule
5am–6pm
Pickup & return
Your hotel, via 4×4
Meals
Included
Tour type
Group size
Difficulty
Availability
Accommodation

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From: $145.00

Per person
Per person

Tour Overview

A long day, entirely worth it: a 4×4 drive from Panama City at 5am, a boat to two San Blas islands, snorkeling at a sunken ship, lunch on the island, and back in the city by evening.

Early start, unforgettable islands, back in the city by evening — lunch and snorkeling included.

Your Day, Stop by Stop

  1. Hotel pickup

    Early 5am departure by 4×4.

  2. Drive to the coast

    The overland route to the San Blas boat launch.

  3. Boat to the islands

    Port to island, visiting two San Blas islands.

  4. Snorkeling at a sunken ship

    Near Dog Island, one of the archipelago’s signature stops.

  5. Lunch

    Included on the island.

  6. Return

    Boat back to port, 4×4 back to Panama City, arriving by 6pm.

Good to Know

  • Indigenous/comarca tax is not included — this is paid on the islands directly, separate from the tour price.
  • Bring a swimsuit and sun protection for the snorkeling stop.
  • The islands have basic facilities: normal washrooms and showers.
  • This is a long day — 13 hours door to door — so plan for an early wake-up and a late return.

FAQ

Is this a very long day?

Yes — pickup is at 5am and you’re back around 6pm, about 13 hours total. It’s worth it for the islands themselves, but plan your other activities around an early start and a late return.

Should I book this or the overnight tour instead?

If you want to experience San Blas but don’t want to give up a full extra day of your trip, this day trip covers the core experience — the islands, the snorkeling, the lunch. If you’d rather have more time on the islands and don’t mind the extra cost, see the San Blas Overnight Tour.

What’s not included?

The indigenous/comarca tax paid on the islands is not included in the $145/pax price.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • 4×4 transfer
  • Boat (port–island–port)
  • Two islands
  • Sunken-ship snorkeling

❌ Not Included

  • Indigenous/comarca tax

Tour Highlights

  • Two San Blas islands
  • Snorkeling at a sunken ship near Dog Island
  • Lunch on the island

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A long day, entirely worth it

See San Blas in a Day

Early start, unforgettable islands, back in the city by evening — lunch and snorkeling included.