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Boat crossing turquoise water
The last stretch: a boat to your island
Sailboats anchored in San Blas
Your boat waits at anchor
Aerial view of San Blas
367 islands, a few hours from the city
Sailboat by a palm island
Straight to your sailboat
Island cabin over the water
Or to your island stay
Relaxing on a catamaran net
And the trip begins
San Blas · Transport from Panama City

San Blas Transportation

Getting to San Blas is the only tricky part, so we arrange it for you: a shared 4x4 from your hotel through the jungle, then a boat straight to your island or sailboat.

★★★★★1,250+ happy customers · reviews on Google Maps
$65per person, each wayPay the driver in cash
Nothing to pay online · Round trip $130 per person
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5:00 – 5:30 AMPick-up at your hotel in Panama City
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Tocumen airportPick-up possible until 6:20 AM
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About 4.5 hoursFrom your hotel to your boat
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Entrance fee $22Cash, paid at the port
The journey

What the day looks like

  • 5:00 – 5:30 AMPick-up at your hotelA shared 4x4 (up to 6 guests plus the driver) collects you in Panama City.
  • About 3 hoursThe jungle roadA scenic drive through the rainforest, with a short stop on the way.
  • At the portWelcome to Guna YalaShow your passport and pay the $22 entrance fee in cash.
  • About 1 – 1.5 hoursBoat to your island or sailboatA water taxi takes you straight there, including some waiting time at the port.
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Inside Guna Yala, all cars and boats are run by the Guna community, with set entry and exit times. It's part of what keeps San Blas authentic, so the times above can't be moved. We plan everything around them for you.
Shared or private

See your price

Most guests take the shared 4x4. Go private if you want the car to yourselves, if you land after 6:20 AM, or if you'd rather leave in the afternoon.

$260Shared · 2 travelers · round trip

Pay the driver in cash, $65 per person each way. Plus the $22 entrance fee per person at the port.

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Before you travel

How do I pay?

In cash, directly to the driver: $65 per person on the way in and $65 on the way back. The $22 Guna Yala entrance fee is paid separately, in cash, at the port. Nothing is paid online.

Do I need my passport?

Yes. Bring your original passport (or Panamanian ID for residents). There's a SENAFRONT checkpoint on the way into Guna Yala.

I land at Tocumen airport. Can you pick me up?

Yes, until 6:20 AM for the shared 4x4. If you land later, you'll need a private car and a private boat, since the shared ones will have left. Send us your flight time and we'll plan it.

How much luggage can I bring?

One large bag per person. The car is shared, so space is limited. If you have extra or oversized items, tell us in advance: some can go on the roof.

Can I leave in the afternoon instead?

For the way in, yes, with a private car that picks you up around 12:30 – 1:00 PM. For the way back, an afternoon pick-up (3:00 – 3:15 PM, at the port by 4:00 PM) is possible only from some islands. Ask us and we'll check yours.

Do kids pay?

For private cars, children under 5 don't count as extra passengers. For the shared 4x4 and the entrance fee, send us their ages and we'll tell you exactly.

Is my hotel inside the pick-up area?

Most of Panama City is. Places further out, like Veracruz, Playa Bonita, the Radisson Panama Canal or Summit Rainforest, have an extra charge. Tell us your hotel and we'll confirm.

Reviews from clients

1,250+ happy customers

Every review below came straight from Google Maps.

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MariaThree nights on a catamaran

This amazing agency booked us a 3-day cruise in the San Blas Islands. They showed us all the options and boats that were available and finally closed the option that best suits us and our budget. We were on a big yacht with a nice captain who cooked us 3 meals a day and sailed with us to the most beautiful and unspoiled islands of San Blas. We saw dolphins, sharks you can swim with and starfish. Everything was just perfect. Once in a lifetime experience.

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Or Posener3 nights on a catamaran

Great service, great experience. We've booked a 3 night charter. Ido has been really helpful and communicative and has matched us with the most perfect sailboat, with a team of 2 (captain and crew / cook). We had a magical time and one of our top highlights!

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Jacqueline Kirsch2 nights on a sailboat

We had 2 amazing nights on the sailboat. Sea Gypsy organized everything so well and helped us with all our questions. The trip itself was an absolute adventure and we had the best food! The cook even convinced me that I actually like octopus, which I usually never do. We went snorkeling and even saw a shark! It was breathtaking and all the beautiful islands are just stunning!

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Michelle LampinenFishing trip

It was a dream of mine to visit the beautiful San Blas islands by boat and Sea Gypsy made it happen! They recommended the perfect yacht for our group. Highlights were visiting an island inhabited by a local Guna family, enjoying a fish BBQ on the beach, and relaxing in a hammock strung between palm trees. I can't wait to go back!

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Maïa SauteletRemote island stay

Our trip to San Blas Islands was amazing! The water was crystal clear, the food was great (be ready for lots of fresh fish!), and the people were wonderful. It was the perfect way to disconnect and escape to the tropics! Thanks, Sea Gypsy, for a wonderful adventure!

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Orit MadarOne night on a catamaran · translated from Hebrew

An extraordinary experience. Worth the trip even though we only had one night on the catamaran (we warmly recommend staying two nights or more). Service above and beyond, a comfortable, well-equipped catamaran and above all a captain and chef who did everything so we'd experience San Blas to the max. Ido coordinated our trip and everything was perfect!

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*I understand that the transportation payment will be made in cash to the drivers.
*I understand that the entrance fee to San Blas and port taxes are not included in the transportation cost and will be paid separately.
*I confirm that I will bring my original passport (for tourists) or Panamanian ID (for residents) as required by the SENAFRONT.
*I acknowledge the baggage and weight restrictions for the transportation and will comply accordingly.

-Please review the information provided above before submitting the form. Once we receive your booking request, our team will reach out to you for confirmation and payment details.
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