Aroma Island Overnight Tour From Panama City
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Aroma Island is an overnight stay in Guna Yala, Panama, for travellers comfortable sharing a group cabin and island bathroom facilities. Choose one night or a longer stay; the number of included excursions matches the number of nights, up to three.
Group Cabin rates are $170 per person for one night or $110 per person, per night for stays of two nights or more.
Aroma Island at a Glance
- Overnight island stay in San Blas, Panama
- Shared Group Cabin that typically sleeps 6-8 guests
- Shared bathroom facilities on the island
- Round-trip 4x4 and boat transfers included
- Meals during the island stay included
About Aroma Island San Blas, Panama
Aroma Island offers a flexible overnight experience for travellers who want more time to explore San Blas. The stay combines time on the island with included excursions to nearby islands, a natural pool, and snorkeling locations. Local staff confirm the exact excursion plans after arrival, based on sea conditions and island logistics.
Aroma Island Pricing:
The shared Group Cabin costs $170 per person for one night. For stays of two nights or more, the rate is $110 per person, per night. Both rates include round-trip shared 4×4 and boat transfers, meals on the island, and one included excursion per night, up to three excursions. The optional breakfast stop before the mountain road is paid separately.
Group Cabin:
A shared group cabin for travellers comfortable with communal accommodation.
- Typically sleeps 6-8 guests
- Shared island bathrooms
1 Night
— $170
2+ Nights — $110 per night
Aroma Island Accommodations
Aroma Island offers one accommodation option: a shared Group Cabin with shared bathroom facilities on the island. This communal setup is suited to travellers comfortable sharing their accommodation with other guests.
Group Cabin
The Group Cabin is shared accommodation that typically sleeps 6-8 guests. Bathroom facilities are shared and located on the island.
Tentative Aroma Island Itinerary & Logistics
The following schedule is a general guide. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, regional-entry procedures, and local island logistics can change the order or timing without notice.
Arrival Day (Panama City → Port → Aroma Island)
- Pickup: 5:00 AM – 5:20 AM
- Depart Panama City: ~5:30 AM
- Breakfast stop (Not Included): ~6:30 AM
- Passport verification: 7:15 AM - 7:30 AM
- Arrive at the port: 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM (boat transportation is included)
- Arrive to Aroma Island: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Settle in & start enjoying Aroma Island: 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Afternoon: Relax and enjoy Aroma Island.
- Dinner:
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Full Days (For trips of 2 nights or more)
There is no fixed daily schedule. Your full day is designed around the following meal times:
- Breakfast: 7:00 AM-8:30 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
- Dinner:
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Between meals: Enjoy free time at the beach and around the facilities on Aroma Island. If you booked an excursion, the local staff will confirm its departure time on the island. Times can vary from day to day and cannot be confirmed exactly in advance.
Final Day (Return to Panama City) - Late Checkout Included
- Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Morning departure from Aroma Island: the exact boat time is confirmed locally
- Final excursions: spend the morning and afternoon completing the included San Blas excursion schedule
- Lunch: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the final-day schedule
- Estimated arrival in Panama City: 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This included extended final day is not late checkout from the accommodation. Guests leave Aroma Island in the morning and continue with their final excursions in San Blas before returning to Panama City.
Passport, Transport, and Border Requirements
- Bring your original passport. Entry is not permitted without it, and photocopies are not accepted.
- Shared transportation is used for all customers; it is not private.
- Toddlers must sit on an accompanying adult’s lap during all ground and boat transportation.
- Travellers ages 0–9 do not pay the Guna Yala Border Fee. Travellers ages 10 and older must pay it in cash: $22 for foreign visitors or $7 for Panama residents.
- Breakfast at the morning stop is optional, not included, and paid separately if you choose it.
- There are no ATMs on the islands, so bring enough cash for the border fee and personal purchases.
Traveler Suitability
This trip is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for pregnant travelers, people with back or hip problems, or anyone with a serious pre-existing medical condition.
Aroma Island Amenities
Included & Excluded
What To Bring
Excursions
Your accommodation package
already includes 1 excursion, regardless of whether you book 1, 2, 3, or more nights.
- What's included?: Visit to 3 stunning islands + stop at the natural pool (includes snorkeling time).
- When does it take place?: The excursion will
always be conducted on the final day of your stay (your check-out day).
📌 Important note: Local staff will provide the exact island names, routes, and schedule on the day of the activity, as the itinerary depends on weather conditions and daily logistics.
Suggested Destinations
Padar Island
Komodo Island
Cancellation & Refunds
You may cancel your trip at any time. Refunds follow three simple rules. You receive a 90% refund when you cancel more than 5 days before your trip because local permits and fees are non refundable once issued. You receive a 50% refund when you cancel between 2 and 5 days before your trip. You receive no refund when you cancel less than 2 days before your trip. All payments are processed securely on our website or via bank transfer. View our refund policy.
Aroma Island - Frequently Asked Questions
Choose the Group Cabin and your number of nights. Your stay includes one excursion per night, up to three excursions, with exact experiences confirmed after arrival.
How much does the Aroma Island Group Cabin cost?
The Group Cabin costs $170 per person for one night. For stays of two nights or more, it costs $110 per person, per night.
How many guests sleep in the Group Cabin?
Group cabins on Aroma Island typically sleep 6-8 guests. Bathroom facilities are shared on the island.
Are excursions included with an Aroma Island stay?
Yes. A one-night stay includes up to one excursion, a two-night stay includes up to two, and a three-night stay includes up to three excursions.
What do the Aroma Island excursions include?
Excursions typically visit nearby islands, a natural pool, and snorkeling locations. Local staff confirm the exact excursion names, details, and departure times after you arrive.
Are transfers from Panama City included?
Yes. The displayed stay rates include round-trip shared 4x4 transportation from Panama City and round-trip boat transfers.
Are meals included, and is the breakfast stop included?
Meals during the island stay are included, together with one juice, soda, or water at each meal. The breakfast stop before the mountain road is optional and paid separately.
