Ground Transportation FAQs

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Transportation To The San Blas Island Questions

  • Can We Drive Instead Of Being Picked Up In Panama City?

    You are not allowed to drive yourself to the San Blas Islands alone. 



    You are not permitted to bring a personal or rented vehicle and can only enter through a licensed tour operator like us.



    If you still dare to bring your vehicle, you will be detained and turned around by the military at the first checkpoint - don't attempt to go in your 

  • What Is The Price If We Drive Ourselves To The Port?

    You are not allowed to drive yourself to the San Blas Islands alone. 



    You are not permitted to bring a personal or rented vehicle and can only enter through a licensed tour operator like us.



    If you still dare to bring your vehicle, you will be detained and turned around by the military at the first checkpoint - don't attempt to go in your car. 

  • Do You Have A Specific Area Or Hotel That You Like To Pick Up From?

    We don't have a specific hotel we like to pick up from, but we only pick up customers from within Panama City, Panama.


  • Is It Possible To Be Dropped At The Airport After My Trips Is Over?

    Yes, it's possible to be dropped off at the airport on the way back at the end of your trip. Just inform us when you are departing and leaving the islands that you would like to be taken to the airport.



  • Is Picking Us Up From The Airbnb Near The Airport Fine?

    It depends. Please review the information we provide in our pickup information FAQs. If you are still trying to reach out to our support team with the exact address, we will be able to give you an answer. 



  • Is It Possible To Change The Pick Up Location?

    Yes, you can request to change your pickup location up to the night before your trip. 


    You can not request to be picked up at a new or different address the morning you have your trip.

  • What Time Do You Usually Get Back To Panama City?

    We typically arrive back in Panama City around 6 -7PM. Still, it can vary depending on if we encounter any traffic on the way back.

  • Where Does The Transportation Leave From?

    All our trips include round trip transportation from your accommodation (hotel, hostel, AirBNB, or residence)  in Panama City to the San Blas Islands and back to Panama City. 



  • What Time Is The Departure From San Blas On The Last Day?

    You will depart from the port and return to Panama City on our 4x4 SUV at 3 - 3:30PM. 



    Notice - sometimes we must depart a little later because we must wait for all our customers to arrive from the islands to the port. 

  • How Is The Drive From San Blas To Panama City?

    The trip is usually 2 to 2 and a half hours long to get back to the city.

  • How Long Does It Take To Get From Panama City To San Blas?

    It typically takes 2 - 2.5 hours to arrive from Panama City to the Port of Carti and depart to the San Blas Islands.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us, or if you are ready to experience the San Blas Islands, visit our booking page.

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