Panama 011 (507) 6679-3444 | info@AventurasPanama.com

 

Panama 011 (507) 6679-3444 | info@AventurasPanama.com

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • San Blas islands kayaking 
  • Panama kuna islands
  • San Blas Panama snorkeling
  • All-inclusive package
  • Guna Yala culture
  • Age: 9 and up
  • Base camp
  • Gateway: Panama City

 

 

Explore the beautiful San Blas community on kayaks! Paddle from one Island to the other and hike, discover, snorkel and relax on stunning beaches of 5 different Islands.

 

The San Blas Archipelago, spreads along the northwest of the isthmus with more than 350 islands. These Panama Islands in the Caribbean, spread from Colon Province to Colombia in a long and narrow strip close to the continental area. The Region from the islands in the ocean to the mountains on the main land of Panama defines as San Blas or Guna Yala, the homeland of the Guna Natives. Gunas are well known for their clothing, bright and colorful fabric panels, which they manufacture using the technique of reverse application, to create their female dresses.They are politically a nation within Panama with their own language, culture, laws and territory. However, they are also Panamanians.There wasn´t a single road connecting Guna Yala with the rest of Panama (not until 2007). Gunas’ efforts to preserve their identity, and their control over San Blas has made it possible to keep this region as the pristine paradise it is today.

ITINERARY

SEA KAYAK – AVENTURAS PANAMA

Day 1

Arrival and transfer to hotel – for example Country Inn Amador  

Day 2

Early morning transfer by car to Guna Yala. At your arrival at the Port of Barsuggum, transfer to the island of Tigre in a motorboat. Community welcome, meet the Sahila, danza Guna, visit the Congress House.

B, L, D - Comfortable Camping accommodations

Day 3

After breakfast, we will have our first introduction to sea kayaking and a short paddle to the mainland rain forest to watch birds in the forest. Then six hours paddling to Ordub with a break for lunch and relax – Snorkel and paddling near islands. Sleeping in Ordub.

B, L, D. Comfortable camping accommodations 

Day 4/5

Paddling from Ordub to Sichirdub (6 hours). Snorkel, visit the river and hike. Sleeping in SichirdupB, L, D. Comfortable camping accommodations Day 6Visit the Island of Estrellita – 6 hours paddling with a break for lunch and relax. Sleeping in Estrellita

B, L, D. Comfortable camping accommodations 

Day 7

Two hours paddling to Arridub – Relax in hammocks, play volleyball and snorkel. Sleeping in Arridub

B, L, D. Comfortable camping accommodations 

Day 8

Early morning transfer back to the Port of Barsuggum and transfer by car to Panama City. We visit the Panama Canal before returning to our hotel. The afternoon is free (own arrangements for lunch). In the evening we will have a farewell dinner.

B, D. Hotel in the city 

Day 9

Transfer to airport for a flight back home.

 

INCLUDES:

  • International airport transportation to hotel in Panama City (round trip)
  • Hotel in the city (first and last night)
  • Ground transportation to the Port of Barsuggum (Guna Yala) – Round trip
  • All community, Guna government and islands taxes
  • Bilingual and Guna guide
  • All meals as described in the itinerary
  • Entrance to the Panama Canal
  • Farewell dinner
  • We provide chairs, air mattress and hammocks.

Our guides will meet the clients at the lobby of the hotel to conduct a trip briefing, during which we will be given two watertight dry bags to each client to carry personal gear during the trip.

Itinerary is subject to change according to the weather.

 

DOES NOT INCLUDES:

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Tips to the crew

 

PRICES:

US $2,440.00 per pax on trips of 2 persons

US $2,055.00 per pax on trips of 3 to 6 persons

US $1,926.00 per pax on trips of 7 to 12 persons

100.00 single supplements in hotel and tents

 

TRIP PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATION FEES:

100% deposit to reserve the trip. If we receive written notice of your cancellation 30 days or more before departure, the cancellation fee is 25% of the full trip cost. If we receive notice of cancellation 15 to 29 days before departure, the cancellation fee is 50% of the total trip cost. There are no refunds for cancellations made after 15 days prior to departure.

 

DATES AVAILABLE:

  • 15th - 23rd December, 2018
  • 1st - 30th April, 2019

 

!!Do not forget your ID....It is mandatory for every participant to bring along an ID that confirms that he or she is legally in Panama (such as an stamped passport).  We will pass through a road immigration's check points, and if you do not bring proper ID, you will be under immigration custody for more time than you can possible think as reasonable. We won’t delay the group itinerary if a participant forgets his/her ID and we won’t be able to assist you on this matter until our return.... Do NOT forget your stamped passport!! 

 

SEASON:

San Blas Islands Panama kayaking is a year-round activity. Take a vacation on Panamas Caribbean Islands, you have the choice of the San Blas Islands Panama and the Bocas del Toro Islands.During the Dry Season, from January through March, the North winds settles diminishing chances of sand flies and chances of rain. The water is cooler than the other months.Although it is good to snorkel it´s not the best time for it. Occasionally wind and waves might be tough for a less experienced paddler.  During the Rainy Season, from April-May through December there is rain, although it is very unusual to have rain that keeps us from paddling and snorkeling. The water is warmer and with greater visibility for snorkeling. We can expect days without waves at all. And yes, we might have to trust more in our insect repellent than the wind to take care of sand flies.