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San Blas in One Day: Hour-by-Hour Itinerary

San Blas in One Day: Hour-by-Hour Itinerary

A San Blas day trip starts with pickup between 5:00-5:45 AM, reaches the islands around 9:00 AM, includes snorkeling and lunch around midday, and returns to Panama City between 6:00 and 7:00 PM β€” roughly 14 hours door to door.

5:00 – 5:45 AM: Pickup

We pick you up at your hotel, hostel, or Airbnb in Panama City. Have your original document and cash for the community tax ready from this point on.

5:45 – 8:30 AM: 4x4 drive

Crossing the San Blas mountain range, with a winding final mountain stretch. A good time to nap if the early start got to you.

8:30 – 9:00 AM: Boat to the islands

Switch to a speedboat at the Carti port, life jackets on, crossing toward the day's tour destination.

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Islands and snorkeling

Free time on the first island, guided snorkeling (depending on the tour: the Natural Pool, the sunken ship at Perro Island, or the Cayos Holandeses reefs), and photos.

12:30 – 1:30 PM: Traditional lunch

Fresh catch of the day, coconut rice, and salad, served on the island, drink included.

1:30 – 3:00 PM: Second stop / free time

Depending on the tour, a second island or more free time on the first before heading back.

3:00 PM – 6:00/7:00 PM: Return

Boat back to the port, followed by the 4x4 drive to Panama City, arriving back at your hotel between 6:00 and 7:00 PM.

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