Overnight in San Blas - Shared Cabin + Meals + Boat Tour
San Blas Islands, Panama
Spend 2 days in San Blas in a Shared Cabin with Shared Bathroom- Located only within 15 minutes from the port, this island paradise features a beautiful sand beach, balmy seas and a snorkeling reef
Isla Asserya is a basic island stay near Carti port, ideal for travelers seeking a tranquil San Blas experience without long boat rides.
Highlights
- Experience San Blas without a long boat ride over rough seas
- Island hopping with a complimentary boat tour on departure day
- Friendly Tao Travel 365 customer service
Description
Located 15 minutes from Carti port, Isla Asserya is surrounded by small islands and attractions like a natural pool, Isla Aguja, and a snorkeling reef. This destination suits those who want to enjoy the peaceful San Blas islands without enduring lengthy, bumpy boat rides.
Accommodations are basic and similar to camping conditions. Guests stay in shared cabins with 4 to 7 beds, while shared bathrooms with showers and toilets are a short walk away.
Meals include breakfast with fresh fruit and “Ojaldre,” a fried bread similar to unsweetened doughnut. Lunch and dinner offer fresh fish or chicken with plantains and salad, with vegetarian options available.
Itinerary
- If you choose the optional roundtrip transport (available at checkout), a driver will pick you up from your Panama City lodging between 5:00am and 5:45am.
- The drive to Carti port takes 2.5 to 3 hours through jungle highlands, with possible wildlife sightings such as monkeys and sloths, including stops for photos and groceries.
- At the port, a “lancha” boat will take you on a 15-minute ride to Isla Asserya. The boat ride can be a bit bumpy and wet, depending on ocean conditions.
- Once on the island, you can relax on the beach or meet the local Kuna family before lunch at around 12:30pm.
- On Day 2, check-out is at 8:00am, with free time in the morning. After lunch, enjoy an island boat tour to nearby islands and a natural pool where you can stand waist-deep on a sunken island in the ocean.
- The tour concludes around 3:00pm, returning to the port for your journey back to Panama City, arriving by 7:00pm.
Includes
- Shared room and bathroom
- Roundtrip boat transport from port to island
- Island taxes
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Island boat tour
- Shared snorkel gear (mask and snorkel) during boat tour
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (available as an add-on during checkout)
- Kuna entrance fee ($22 for international visitors, $7 for Panamanian residents)
- Drinks
Important Information
- Pickup is only included if selected during checkout. Expect a 2.5-hour journey each way (1 hour on highways, 1.5 hours on curvy roads).
- All reservations are confirmed by GetYourGuide, but island availability is manually confirmed. Your booking is 100% confirmed only after receiving confirmation from Tao Travel 365.
- The 15-minute boat ride to the island can be bumpy and wet depending on ocean and weather conditions.
- Accommodations and services are basic and managed by the indigenous Kuna community.
- Fresh water for showers is drawn from the island well and contains significant salt content.
- No credit cards are accepted on the island; bring enough cash for fees and purchases.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book your transport add-on in advance, bring cash for entrance fees, and consider seasickness remedies for the boat ride.
