16 San Blas Tours (2023) – 1 to 4 Days on the Best San Blas Islands

We have visited the San Blas or Kuna Yala islands on our 6 month Central America trip and they were one of our absolute highlights.

If you want to visit this remote island paradise, San Blas Islands Panama Tours are by far your best option.

Super Quick Travel Guide for Your San Blas Trip

1. Individual tourism is tough to organise: You will only find very few accommodations on booking.com. Even if you do, you still need a transfer to the island. Furthermore, you are dependent on your accommodation for food and activities so a (guided) tour is the most convenient choice.

2. Book a transfer!!! While you can theoretically drive yourself, you need to have a 4WD car and you have to pay all the fees to the Kuna people.

3. Bring cash. You never know if you want to buy a drink or an extra. There are no ATMs on the islands and credit cards are not accepted.

4. To be honest, the tours are mostly very similar. They differ in

   1. Length.
   2. The island you stay on.
   3. Type of accommodation (shared, private, over water, …).
   4. Tours you do (most tours will visit the Cayos Limones, go to the Cayos Holandeses to get off the beaten path!)

   We tried our best organising them accordingly for you ❤️

5. If you can, opt for an overnight stay. The drive is long and rather bumpy. Also, being away from civilisation for one night or more is such a gem.

Top 3 Picks for San Blas Islands Tours

• Super Quick Travel Guide for Your San Blas Trip
• Top 3 Picks for San Blas Islands Tours
• Best San Blas Tours
• 1 Day Trip to San Blas
  • 1. Visit San Blas Paradise - Day Tour to 4 spots
  • 2. San Blas Money Heist Island Day tour - Visit 3-islands + Natural Pool
  • 3. San Blas Day Tour on SAILBOAT Island Hopping ALL INCLUSIVE
• 2 Days San Blas Islands Tour
  • 4. 2D/1N Isla Diablo Shared Cabin with Tour & Meals
  • 5. 2D/1N Isla Diablo Oceanfront Cabin, Private Bath with Tour & Meals
  • 6. 2D/1N Isla Wailidup Private Cabin Over-the-Ocean with Tour & Meals
  • 7. 2D/1N Isla Yansailidup Private Room with Tour & Meals
  • 8. 2D/1N Shipwreck Island Private Cabin, Private Bath with Tour & Meals & Kayak
  • 9. 2 Days Private Tour in Luxury Charter in San Blas
• 3 Days San Blas Island Tours
  • 10. 3D/2N Isla Yansailadup with Trip to Cayos Holandeses
  • 11. 3D/2N Isla Yansailadup Private Bedroom with Tour & Meals
  • 12. 3D/2N Isla Wailidup Private Cabin Over-the-Ocean with Tour & Meals
  • 13. 3D/2N Shipwreck Island Private Room with Tour & Meals
  • 14. 3D/2N Private San Blas Sailing Tours (Island Hopping)
• 4 Days Panama San Blas Tours
  • 15. 4D/3N Isla Yansailadup with Trip to Cayos Holandeses & Boat Tour
  • 16. 4D/3N Isla Yansailadup Private Room with Tour & Meals

Best San Blas Tours

1 Day Trip to San Blas

1. Visit San Blas Paradise - Day Tour to 4 spots

⭐ Rating: 4.0 / 5 (51 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The Visit San Blas Paradise - Day Tour to 4 spots + Meal + Drink is perfect if you want to see the best of what the San Blas Islands have to offer in just one day.

“Many tours go to the beautiful San Blas Islands but few give you the chance to snorkel at two of the best spots. On this full-day tour to the archipelago, you’ll be taken to some peaceful beaches, away from the crowds.”

Your 4 stops will be:

1. Isla Perro is one of the nicest islands in San Blas. It has a white sandy beach and the famous shipwreck located right off the beach which invites you to snorkel.
2. Arena Blanca is a tiny speck of an island with ankle-deep water surrounding it.
3. The Natural Pool is a sunken island allowing you to stand waist-deep on fine sand in the middle of the ocean. There’s the possibility to spot sea stars.
4. Isla Diablo, the neighbouring island of Isla Perro.

Including:

• San Blas Day Tour.
• Shared boat/lancha transportation all day.
• Lunch (fish, seafood, chicken, or vegetarian is included)
• One beverage: Bottle of water, soda or beer.
• Use of Snorkel Equipment.
• Island Taxes.
• Itinerary might change due to weather and ocean conditions.

What a wonderful excursion. The drive was long, but our driver was incredibly fun and knowledgeable. Once we made it to the water, the real fun started. What a beautiful little piece of the world. The water is crystal clear and calm, our tour guide was incredible. Before we left we were already to come back and stay the night a few nights on our next Panama vacation. Pretty sure the 'natural swimming pools' are my wife's new favorite place in the world.

2. San Blas Money Heist Island Day tour - Visit 3-islands + Natural Pool

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (3 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The San Blas Money Heist Island Day tour is not only great for fans of the Netflix show Casa de Papel as it brings you to the less travelled and more pristine parts of San Blas.

1. Isla Pelicano was made famous by the Netflix series "Money Heist" (remember where Denver and Tokyo had their island hideaway?). You can snorkel or lounge on the white sand beach. SUP boards and kayaks are available. – You’ll most likely not visit this island on any of the other tours.
2. The Natural Pool is a sunken island allowing you to stand waist-deep on fine sand in the middle of the ocean. There’s the possibility to spot sea stars.
3. Isla Naranjo Chico is one of the larger islands in San Blas and houses a little Kuna community. This island also has an amazing white sand beach.
4. Isla Ucubsui lures you with its palm-fringed beaches and azure waters.

Including:

• San Blas Day Tour.
• Shared boat/lancha transportation all day.
• Lunch.
• Snacks.
• One Beverage: Bottle of Water, Soda or Beer.
• Snorkel Equipment.
• SUP paddle board.
• Towels.
• Chairs.
• Island Taxes.

Visiting Isla Pelícano and having lunch under the palm trees. The boat riding was also a very funny experience and the people at Guna Yala hosted us with so much kindness and love.

3. San Blas Day Tour on SAILBOAT Island Hopping ALL INCLUSIVE

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (6 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The San Blas Day Tour on SAILBOAT Island Hopping ALL INCLUSIVE is a relaxed way to visit the best islands in the Archipelago with an experienced crew.

• Banedup where you can snorkel the untouched coral reefs or have a walk around the island.
• Lunch on the boat or island. Meals are freshly prepared and based on local products.
• Visit a second island and do some snorkelling.

Including:

• Lunch.
• Soda/Pop.
• Use of snorkelling equipment.
• Shared speedboat to the sailboat.

[…] Nico was a lovely host. He greeted me with a yummy breakfast spread. I hopped into the water for a bit, and then he took me to one island to buy gifts and to another island for lobster lunch. It was a cloudy day in San Blas, but it was still gorgeous.

2 Days San Blas Islands Tour

4. 2D/1N Isla Diablo Shared Cabin with Tour & Meals

⭐ Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1 review)

Why choose this tour? The 2D/1N Isla Diablo San Blas in Shared Cabin with Tour & Meals included is the most budget-friendly way to combine San Blas sightseeing with relaxation.

On day 1, you’ll arrive on Isla Diablo (Niadup) where you can relax for the day and stay the night.

On day 2, you’ll go on a San Blas Island Tour with 2 Stops:

1. Isla Perro with its famous sunken shipwreck. You can snorkel, relax on the beach, and take beautiful pictures.
2. Natural Pool where you can swim and take pictures with the starfish!

Including:

• San Blas Boat Tour.
• Accommodation: Overnight at Isla Diablo – Shared cabin with 2 - 4 beds, Shared Bathroom.
• Breakfast.
• Lunch (2).
• Dinner.
• Full insurance for cars, boats & guests.
• Snorkel equipment.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish tour guides.
• 24/7 customer service.

Beautiful location and great people. It felt a little disorganized but overall everything worked out fine. The snorkeling at the ship wreck was very cool! BRING BUG SPRAY and/or a Mosquito Net. We were eaten alive sleeping in the dormitory.

5. 2D/1N Isla Diablo Oceanfront Cabin, Private Bath with Tour & Meals

⭐ Rating: 4.5 / 5 (10 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The 2D/1N Oceanfront Cabin, Private Bath in San Blas INCLUDING Day Tour + Meals is for travellers that don’t just want to take a speedboat to one island and call it a day. It’s for travellers that want to travel a little slower and see more of the archipelago.

On day 1, you’ll arrive on Isla Diablo (Niadup) where you can relax for the day and stay the night in your private oceanfront cabin with a private bathroom.

On day 2, you’ll go on a San Blas Island Tour with 2 Stops:

1. Isla Perro with its famous sunken shipwreck.
2. Natural Pool.

Including:

• Overnight accommodation on Isla Diablo with a private bathroom.
• San Blas boat tour.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking guides.
• Snorkel equipment during the boat tour.
• Breakfast.
• Lunch (2).
• Dinner.

This was the highlight of our trip! Everyone was so friendly, and the trip was very well coordinated — impressively so! San Blas is incredibly beautiful, if you have the opportunity don’t miss out!

6. 2D/1N Isla Wailidup Private Cabin Over-the-Ocean with Tour & Meals

⭐ Rating: 4.0 / 5 (2 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The 2D/1N Private Cabin Over-the-Ocean INCL Meals & Day Tour is a hassle-free way to visit the San Blas Islands overnight.

Enjoy your first day at Isla Wailidup. You can swim in its pristine waters, explore the island, rent a kayak or a paddle board, enjoy a beautiful sunset and taste its delicious meals. Spend the night in a comfortable over-the-ocean cabin with gorgeous sea views.

On day 2, you’ll go on a San Blas Island Tour with 2 Stops:

1. Yansailadup (Yani) island, a beautiful island with crystal clear water. You can snorkel, swim and take beautiful pictures.
2. Natural Pool.

Including:

• Accommodation: Overnight at a private cabin over the water on Isla Wailidup. Private bathroom and shower
• San Blas boat tour.
• Snorkel equipment during the boat tour.
• Breakfast.
• Lunch (2).
• Dinner.

the services to and from the island and in the island was very professional, kind, efficient. The drivers were very pleasant, professional (which was very significant with the road to and from the islan). The island itself is very basic- as expected. no hot water, no electricity during the day- only between 7 pm and 4 am. The food- very basic. The place itself magnificent.

7. 2D/1N Isla Yansailidup Private Room with Tour & Meals

⭐ Rating: 4.0 / 5 (10 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The 2-Day Trip to Paradise San Blas Island + Meals + Boat Tour is for people who want to completely relax because you spend a lot of time on Isla Yansailadup / Yani Island.

Arrive early on day 1 and spend your day on Isla Yansailadup. This hidden gem offers everything you could wish for a perfect island getaway. Bathe in the balmy blue ocean, snorkel around the reef, lounge in a hammock, observe a spectacular sunset, and count the stars at night.

Start your day 2 with a beach day. After lunch, you’ll be picked up for a quick tour visiting 1 other island and/or the Natural Pool.

Including:

• Accommodation: Overnight on Isla Yansailidup – Private Bedroom with 2 beds, shared bathroom.
• San Blas boat tour.
• Snorkel equipment during the boat tour.
• Breakfast.
• Lunch (2).
• Dinner.

Do not miss this: Visiting the Islas San Blas was an impressive experience. We stayed on Yami Island for one night and really got into a kind of Cast-Away-Island feeling. Everyone we interacted with, from our driver to the boat crew and the people working on the island, was welcoming and polite. I can wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Panama.

8. 2D/1N Shipwreck Island Private Cabin, Private Bath with Tour & Meals & Kayak

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (1 review)

Why choose this tour? The 2D/1N San Blas Shipwreck Island in Prvt Cabin, Prvt Bath + Meals + Kayak + Tour is the best tour for snorkelling enthusiasts as you’ll sleep on Perro Island / Shipwreck Island with the famous shipwreck right off the beach.

On day 1, enjoy your boat tour visiting 1 other island and the Natural Pool.

The rest of day 1 and all of day 2 are dedicated to relaxing on Perro Island. Lounge on the white sand beach, snorkel to the shipwreck or kayak around the island. Get lost in the spectacular sunset and indulge in freshly prepared meals.

Including:

• Overnight on Perro Island / Shipwreck Island in your private island cabin with a private bathroom.
• San Blas boat tour.
• Kayak.
• Breakfast.
• Lunch (2).
• Dinner.

Perro Chico Island is the place to stay for an overnight trip. Best snorkling ever - shipwreck and reef. Guna's were great hosts. Side trip to Natural Pools very cool. Recommend a cabin with a private bathroom and purchase transportation from Panama City.

9. 2 Days Private Tour in Luxury Charter in San Blas

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (4 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The 2 Days Private Tour in Luxury Charter is for everyone who is looking for the perfect luxury experience in San Blas. You don’t expect less than a totally personalised charter? In this case, this is the tour for you:

The boat is a 2019 Lagoon 42, one of the newest catamarans in San Blas and the only company in San Blas, with a license and fully comprehensive charter insurance.

There are 3 exclusive double cabins including a private bathroom with sink, toilet and shower. The boat can accommodate up to 4 couples or 8 adults.

The food is always fresh and can be catered to your dietary preferences. The high-quality food includes a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, and seafood.

Including:

• Accommodation on the catamaran.
• Crew.
• Bedding, towels, and hygiene products.
• Dinghy.
• Fuel.
• Breakfast (2).
• Lunch (2).
• Dinner (2).
• Barbecue on the beach.
• Snacks.
• Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (moderate).

Amazing, exceeded speciation. The crew was amazing always checking if we need something. I would definitely recommend it for all those who are looking for adventure, rest, sport, relaxation, good food, etc, all in one place. Monica is an excellent host, she will provided everything that you could need.

3 Days San Blas Island Tours

10. 3D/2N Isla Yansailadup with Trip to Cayos Holandeses

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (7 reviews)

Why choose this tour? Don’t miss the Cayos Holandeses if you have the time and book the 3-Day / 2-Night in San Blas Including Trip to Cayos Holandeses!

On day 1 you’ll arrive early on Isla Yansailadup where you’ll have almost a full day of swimming in the ocean, snorkelling, and lounging in a hammock.

Day 2 is the highlight of this tour! Explore the super remote Cayos Holandeses Islands. As not many people visit these islands, they are still pristine. You will be greeted by white sand beaches and an intense blue and green ocean.

Relax the morning of day 3 away on Isla Yansailadup. After lunch, you’ll tour the Cayos Limones visiting 1 other island and/or the Natural Pool.

Including:

• Overnight on Yansailadup Island - Either private room, oceanfront cabin or over-water cabin (depending on option). Shared bathroom.
• Tour to Cayos Limones
• Tour to Cayos Holandeses
• Breakfast (2)
• Lunch (3)
• Dinner (2)

This excursion was one of the highlights of our Latin-America trip. Well organised with pick-up at Panama City and the boattour to the islands. The environment is unbelievable beautiful with all the small tropical islands and the blue waters. The Kuna family we stayed with was very friendly and kind, the food was simple but delicious. It's nice to have a "basic" stay once in a while, far away from civilization.

11. 3D/2N Isla Yansailadup Private Bedroom with Tour & Meals

⭐ Rating: 4.5 / 5 (6 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The 3-Day in San Blas Island with Meals, Boat Tour Private Bedroom is THE tour for beach bums.

On day 1 you’ll arrive early on Isla Yansailadup where you’ll have almost a full day of swimming in the ocean, snorkelling, and lounging in a hammock.

Spend day 2 doing the same.

Relax the morning of day 3 away on Isla Yansailadup. After lunch, you’ll go on a short tour visiting 1 other island and/or the Natural Pool.

Including:

• Overnight on Isla Yansailadup – Private Bedroom with 2 beds, shared bathroom.
• Boat Tour
• Breakfast (2)
• Lunch (3)
• Dinner (2)

The perfect place to chill out for a few days. There is a cell phone signal in the meantime, but as I had no data package I still managed to be deconnected from the world as there is still no Wifi. That was perfect. Food was simple but fresh, very good and healthy (usually it was fish for lunch, chicken for dinner, accompanied by rice or potatoes or fried plaintains, breakfast some egg with tortilla and fresh fruit). Facilities are basic but kept clean and in good shape as far as possbile. Perfect location to get in touch with travelers from all over the world or to simply snooze in a hammock the entire day. Kuna Yala Islands are tiny stretches of sand in the middle of the Carribean Sea, there is nothing but palm trees surrounded by turqoise waters. Picture postcard spot!

12. 3D/2N Isla Wailidup Private Cabin Over-the-Ocean with Tour & Meals

⭐ Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1 review)

Why choose this tour? The 3D/2N Private Cabin Over-the-Ocean, including Meals & Boat Tour is for travellers who want relaxation in style.

Arrive early at Isla Wailidup where you can relax your first two days away in your private over-water cabin. Swim in the ocean, relax on the beach, explore the island, rent a kayak or a paddle board, enjoy a beautiful sunset and taste the delicious meals.

On day three, you’ll go on a short tour to the Natural Swimming Pool.

Including:

• Overnight on Isla Wailidup - Private cabin over the water. Private bathroom and shower.
• Boat Tour
• Breakfast (2)
• Lunch (3)
• Dinner (2)

Friendly staff, good food. The island could be better equipped and cared for. The cabin is very good, only the bathroom water has a bad smell.

13. 3D/2N Shipwreck Island Private Room with Tour & Meals

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (1 review)

Why choose this tour? The 3D/2N in Private Room on San Blas Shipwreck Island + Tour + Meals is perfect for snorkelling and relaxation.

You know the drill by now: Arrive early on day 1 and relax your first two days away on Shipwreck Island where you can snorkel to the famous shipwreck from the beach.

On day three, you’ll go on a San Blas Island Tour to two other islands, including the Natural Pools.

Including:

• Overnight on Perro Island / Shipwreck Island - Private island room, shared bathrooms.
• Boat Tour
• Kayak day use
• Breakfast (2)
• Lunch (3)
• Dinner (2)

[…] The natural swimming pool. What an amazing place. It was an unimaginable experience.

14. 3D/2N Private San Blas Sailing Tours (Island Hopping)

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (2 reviews)

Why choose this tour? If you’re looking for a San Blas sailing trip, look no further and book the San Blas Private Sailboat - Island Hopping (3 days / 2 nights)! Customise this private tour to suit your needs!

With more than 365 islands, we’re sure that you can find the perfect island for you – whether it’s completely remote or inhabited – the tour is completely flexible and the schedule will be adjusted based on your preferences. Whether it’s a romantic couple getaway or a relaxing family trip.

Experience a slower pace of life on this sailing tour. Each day, you will travel to a new island, sailing or motoring (depending on wind conditions) between 2 to 10 nautical miles (1 to 3 hours).

Once you arrive at a new island, you can enjoy the beaches and swim in the beautiful ocean while a delicious meal is prepared for you.

After lunch, you can go on a snorkel excursion to a nearby coral reef or use the SUP board.

Each night, you’ll sleep in a private cabin on the boat.

Including:

• Overnight on the sailboat – Private cabin with private bathroom.
• Use of snorkelling equipment.
• Beach toys.
• All beverages (alcohol in moderation).
• Snacks.
• Island Taxes: Entrance to Islands.
• Breakfast (2)
• Lunch (2)
• Dinner (2)

My wife and I spent four days and nights with Michael and his beautiful sailboat. We were blown away by the beauty of the islands and the white sand beaches you only know from postcards. Michael and Paola were incredible as well. They catered to all our wishes, prepared delicious meals and showed us the remote jewels of San Blas. We had lots of great conversations and laughs becoming good friends over the duration of our stay. Thank you again. We can't recommend this trip enough...

4 Days Panama San Blas Tours

15. 4D/3N Isla Yansailadup with Trip to Cayos Holandeses & Boat Tour

⭐ Rating: 4.0 / 5 (6 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The 4 days / 3 nights in San Blas with trip to remote Cayos Holandeses + Boat Tour is the same tour as the 3-Day / 2-Night in San Blas Including Trip to Cayos Holandeses! we described in this blogpost but with one extra beach day on Isla Yansailadup – opt for the 4 day tour if you have the time!

Including:

• Overnight on Yansailadup Island – either private room, oceanfront cabin or over-water cabin (depending on option). Shared bathroom.
• Tour to Cayos Holandeses
• Tour to Cayos Limones
• Breakfast (3)
• Lunch (3)
• Dinner (3)

We loved our stay on this beautiful island. Centrally located we took the boat to different islands to snorkel and swim. The tour to Holandeses was spectacular! Highly recommend this trip and the agency who meticulously arranged our stay.

16. 4D/3N Isla Yansailadup Private Room with Tour & Meals

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (1 review)

Why choose this tour? The 4D/3N Paradise Island in San Blas + Meals + Boat Tour - Private Bedroom offers relaxation like no other tour.

After arriving on Yani Island, you can spend three days of super relaxing time here.

On day 4, you’ll go on the boat tour visiting 1 other island and/or the Natural Pool.

Including:

• Overnight on Yansailadup Island – Private Bedroom with 2 beds. Shared bathroom.
• San Blas Boat Tour
• Breakfast (3)
• Lunch (4)
• Dinner (3)

Switch off and relax. Beautiful Yani's island, nice meals, basic but clean room, very clean and a wonderful family that manages it

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