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4-Day San Blas Package – Visit 5 islands PLUS Holandeses Cays
TOUR OVERVIEW
We created this San Blas package for those travelers who want to discover San Blas and dive deep into its island paradise. This package consist of 4 days and 3 nights in San Blas, staying on Isla Yansailadup, which in our opinion is one of the most versatile islands, giving its guests ample space, great food, beautiful beaches and ocean activities, such as SUP board rentals.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
1) San Blas Boat Tour in the Lemon Cays
Stay on Isla Yansailadup and visit Isla Perro and the famous Natural Pools with a boat tour.
2) Excursion to Holandese Cays
One of the highlights in San Blas are the remote Holandese Cays, a virgin island atoll that will leave its first-time visitors in awe when approaching the pristine white sand beaches surrounded by incandescent, azure waters. The shallow reefs with its colorful fish invite you to snorkel, the friendly Kuna family living on the island will give you a tour and explain about their culture and way of life, and the ever present reflection of the white sand beckons for you to lay down in the shade of the swaying palm trees. The one hour boat ride to this island chain is not for the faint of heart. Sometimes, due to wind and ocean conditions it may get bumpy and wet. However, once you arrive at your destination you will be rewarded with and unforgettable experience.
3) Private Over-the-Ocean cabin or Shared or Private room, Shared Bathroom on Isla Yansailadup
Minimum 1 Guest:
- Package #1 (Included) - Shared Bedroom, Shared Bathroom
- Package #2 (additional $5 per night) - Private Bedroom, Shared Bathroom
Minimum 2 Guests:
- Package #3 (additional $25 per night) - Private Oceanfront Cabin, Shared Bathroom
- Package #4 (additional $35 per night) - Private Over-the-Ocean Cabin, Shared Bathroom
We love this island and recommend it to our guests for its central location, beautiful beaches, good food and friendly Kuna population. Find more details here
4) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast consists of Ojaldre ("Puff pastry"), fresh fruit and coffee
Lunch and dinner consists of fresh fried fish, chicken or mixed seafood accompanied by rice, plantain and salad
5) Roundtrip boat transfer from the Port of Carti to Isla Yansailadup
When arriving at the port you will be directed to our lancha boat that is waiting for you.
***Please note that we recommend you to select our 4x4 SUV shuttle service from Panama City or Playa Bonita (optional at checkout) to ensure you arrive safely and on time.
6) All island taxes and fees
7) Snorkel & Mask during tours
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
1) Shared roundtrip Transfer from your lodging in Panama City to Port of Carti
We recommend you to select our shared shuttle service, picking you up from your Panama City or Playa Bonita lodgings between 5:00am and 5:45am. The drive to San Blas takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, with the last hour over slow and curvy roads. PLEASE PREARE ACCORDINGLY, IF YOU ARE PRONE TO MOTION SICKNESS.
If you plan to drive on your own, please note that only 4x4 SUVs are allowed into the Guna territory. All other type of cars will be turned around!
2) Kuna Entrance Fee ($22 for Internationals, $7 for Panamanian residents)
When entering the territory everyone has to pay an entrance fee in cash. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR PASSPORT.
3) Drinks
Drinks can be purchased on the island (i.e. water, soda, wine, beer and rum)
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1:
If choosing our roundtrip shuttle service, our driver will pick you up between 5:00am - 5:45am (shared 4X4 transportation with up to 6 guests) arriving in Port of San Blas by 9:00am.
9:20am: After a short 20 minute boat ride you will arrive at Isla Yansailadup, checking into your lodging and changing into bathing suits. Start enjoying the beaches and meet some of the native Gunas.
Spend the rest of the day on Isla Yansailadup and acclimatize to the island life style.
Lunch is served by 12:30pm
Dinner is served after 6:00pm
Day 2:
Breakfast is served by 7:00am
Spend the morning on Isla Yansailadup, lounge in one of the ocean hammocks or paddle around the island on a complimentary SUP board.
Lunch is served early by 11:00am.
Depending on weather and ocean conditions, after lunch our panga boat will take you to the Holandese Cays. Prepare for an hour boat ride, which can often be a little rough. We suggest you bring a waterproof bag for your phones and cameras. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO WEATHER AND OCEAN CONDITIONS THIS TOUR MAY TAKE PLACE ON DAY 1 OR DAY 3 INSTEAD.
Enjoy this virgin paradise of the Holandeses Cays. Not many people will ever see these remote and pristine islands, away from tourism!
Return to Isla Yansailadup by 5:00pm
Dinner is served after 6:00pm
Day 3:
Breakfast is served by 7:00am.
After breakfast you will be picked up by our lancha boat, which will take you on a San Blas island tour in the Lemon Cays. Visit the famous Isla Perro and snorkel on the sunken shipwreck. Stand waist deep in the Natural Pools and find sea stars.
Lunch is served back on Isla Yansailadup by 12:30pm.
Spend the rest of the day on Isla Yansailadup.
Dinner is served after 6:00pm
Day 4:
Breakfast is served by 7:00am
Checkout from your room is at 8:00am. Guests have the option to return to Panama City or Playa Bonita at 8:30am or to participate in another San Blas island tour to Isla Perro and the Natural Pools. Lunch is served on Isla Yansailadup, where you can enjoy the remainder of your stay on the paradise beaches. At 3:00pm the lancha boat will return you to the port of San Blas.
Guests returning at 8:00AM will be back in their Panama City lodgings by 11:30am.
Guests returning at 3:00pm will be back in their Panama City lodgings by 7:30pm
WHAT TO BRING
- Comfortable and adequate clothing to protect yourself from the sun and thus avoid the use of sunscreen. Creams (even biodegradable ones) are polluting and for that reason we do not promote their use
- Comfortable and safe footwear (sandals or water shoes)
- Swimwear
- Sun glasses
- Towel
- Camera
- Cap or hat
- A reusable bottle to fill with water during the day
- Insect Repellent
- Cash
CANCELATION POLICY
Please read our Accommodation Cancelation Policy before booking.
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ACCOMMODATION CANCELATION POLICY
Tao Travel 365 strives to deliver the best possible customer experience. If at any point you have a question or concern about our service, please call us by phone at +1 (917) 283-4668 or by WhatsApp at +507-6172-8682 or email us at sales@taotravel365.tours.
I. GENERAL ACCOMMODATION POLICIES
Due to the nature of our business, the limited supply of cabins in San Blas and the high reservation demand a 100% refund less credit card processing fees will only be granted if booked via our website www.taotravel365.tours AND if canceled more than 30 days before the check-in date. A partial refund of 50 percent less credit card processing fees will be granted if Tao Travel 365 receives notice at least 14 days in advance of your check-in date. For cancellations received less than 14 days before your check-in date, no refund will be granted. All sales are final.
For all bookings made via outside portals such as, but not limited to Viator, Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, Hotels.com, please refer to the respective cancelation policy of the portal that you booked with.
If you are unable to realize the reservation, contact us as soon as possible and we will try to arrange and reschedule the same or different accommodation for you.
If you are not at the designated meeting point by the time of your scheduled reservation or pick up, Tao Travel 365 reserves the right not to provide a refund. However, we will always try our best to locate you at the meeting point and call your WhatsApp number, if one was provided. After all, we want you to visit San Blas and to have fun. That is our goal!
II. CANCELED OR POSTPONED RESERVATIONS
Occasionally, reservations are canceled or postponed due to weather or ocean conditions, mechanical failure, or other unforeseen events. Should this occur, we will attempt to contact you about the cancellations and to inform you of refund or exchange procedures for that accommodation. For exact instructions on any canceled or postponed accommodation, please contact us. In the case of a cancellation of your accommodation by Tao Travel 365, we will refund your accommodation or schedule you for another accommodation, as detailed below.
III. REFUNDS
All sales are final. No refunds are available unless an accommodation is canceled within the cancelation guidelines (see section I.), or canceled or postponed by Tao Travel 365 (see section II.). We will offer refunds of the full face value of the reservation(s) that are canceled or postponed (or, if a discounted reservation, then instead the discounted reservation price paid). No refunds are offered on any service, payment processing or convenience fees.
To receive a refund for a canceled or postponed accommodation, contact us at sales@taotravel365.tours within 3 days of the accommodation cancellation and write "refund" in the subject line. Instructions will be provided in order to obtain your refund.
IV. ACCOMMODATION EXCHANGES
No exchanges are offered by Tao Travel 365. While in some extreme cases we may offer this service (such as a cancellation by Tao Travel 365), it is not guaranteed and often impossible. Contact us directly by email at sales@taotravel365.tours to inquire about exchanges. Fees may apply.
