Overnight in San Blas - Shared Cabin + Meals + Boat Tour
ID: GYG539772-933697
Category:
Country: Panama
Duration:
2 days
Description
Spend 2 days in San Blas in a Shared Cabin with Shared Bathroom- Located only within 15 minutes from the port, this island paradise features a beautiful sand beach, balmy seas and a snorkeling reef
Located within 15 minutes from the port of Carti, Isla Asserya is surrounded by little islands and attractions, such as a Natural Pool, Isla Aguja and a nice snorkeling reef.
This island is perfect for those who don't want to travel far in bumpy seas yet being able to experience the tranquil island paradise of San Blas. Please note that accommodations and services in San Blas are very basic and resemble camping conditions. Please thoroughly read our San Blas disclaimer.
Guests stay in a shared cabins with 4 to 7 beds in each. Shared bathrooms are only steps away from the cabins and feature showers and toilets.
Breakfasts consist of fresh fruit and "Ojaldre", a tasty fried bread, similar to a doughnut without sugar. Lunch and Dinner meals consist of a choice of fresh fish or chicken with plantains and salad. Vegetarian options are available.
Itinerary:
If choosing our optional roundtrip transportation service (available during checkout), a friendly driver will meet you at your Panama City lodging between 5:00am and 5:45am and safely transport you and up to five other guests to the Port of Carti. Relax and start enjoying the 2.5 to 3 hour journey through the spectacular jungle highlands. Oftentimes we encounter wildlife, such as monkeys and sloths on the road and will gladly stop the car to give you opportunities to admire these beautiful animals and to take photos. Our drivers will also stop at a grocery store in case you want to purchase any items, such as snacks, water or fruit.
When arriving at the port a “lancha” boat will be waiting for you, ready to take you to your island.
The 15-minute boat ride to the island may be a little bumpy. Depending on ocean conditions, there may be some ocean spray.
As you arrive at the island you will be greeted by the calm, turquoise seas, surrounding the island.
After settling into your shared cabin, start enjoying the beaches or getting to know the local Kuna family.
Lunch is served at around 12:30pm and usually consists of the fresh catch of the day (we do offer vegetarian or non-seafood options).
On Day 2 (departure day), check-out from your cabin is at 8:00am. You will have the morning to enjoy on your Island. After lunch, you will join an island boat tour to one of the surrounding islands and a Natural Pool, standing waist-deep on a sunken island in the middle of the ocean.
At around 3:00pm the tour concludes and will return to the port. Your driver will be waiting for you to return to Panama City, arriving at your lodging by 7:00pm.
This is a unique adventure and we encourage you not to miss the opportunity to make amazing memories that will surely last a lifetime!
Highlights
- Experience San Blas Paradise without a long boat ride over bumpy seas
- Go Island Hopping with a complimentary Boat Tour (on departure day)
- Enjoy our friendly Tao Travel 365 Customer Service
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
THE PICK UP IS ONLY INCLUDED IF SELECTING THE APPROPIATE ADD ON DURING CHECK OUT. If you selected it: please be prepared for a 2.5 hour journey each way (1 hour on highways & 1.5 hours on curvy roads!) Please do not leave bad reviews because of the road. We try to warn you ahead of time :)
All reservations are confirmed by GetYourGuide. However, due to logistics in San Blas we have to manually confirm availability with the islands. Your booking is only 100% confirmed once we send you a confirmation from our Tao Travel 365 email address.
The 15 minute boat ride to the island can get quite bumpy and wet, depending on weather and ocean conditions.
This is not a luxury activity. Services & Accommodations are very basic (think camping). All services are managed by the indigenous Kuna.
Fresh water for showering is harvested from the island well and has a significant salt content. Please consider this fact before booking.
No credit cards accepted on the island - only cash
INCLUDED
- Shared Room, shared bathroom
- Roundtrip Boat Transport from Port to Island
- Island Taxes
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Island Boat Tour
- Shared snorkel Gear (Mask & Snorkel only) during Boat Tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if you want the transportation service please select the option during checkout)
- Kuna Entrance Fee ($22 for Internationals, $7 for Panamanian residents)
- Drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.