Yanis Island Overnight Tour from Panama City
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Yanis Island, also known as Yansailadub, is a quiet San Blas overnight stay for couples, families, and groups choosing between a private overwater cabin and a shared cabin on the sand. Book one night or a longer stay with round-trip transport from Panama City included.
From $170 per person for one night in the Group Cabin. Multi-night stays are available from $95 per person, per night.
Yanis Island at a Glance
- Private overwater cabin for two to three guests
- Shared group cabin on the sand for four to six guests
- Shared bathroom facilities
- Round-trip shared 4x4 transportation and round-trip boat transfers included
- Meals and drinks during the island stay included
- Excursions cost $25 per person, per excursion, with up to one excursion per night and three total
- Private Cabin child rates apply to ages 5-9; children count toward cabin occupancy
- Late checkout costs $35 per customer, includes lunch, and must be added while booking
About Yanis Island San Blas, Panama
Yanis Island is surrounded by shallow channels and reef systems. The low-key setting leaves time for the beach, reading by the dock, and enjoying the breeze from an overwater cabin.
Yanis Island Pricing:
Adult accommodation prices are charged per person, per night. Choose the cabin type and stay length that fit your group.
Private Cabin:
An overwater private cabin for 2 to 3 guests.
- Shared bathroom
1 Night
— $190
2+ Nights — $125 per night
Kids: (Ages 5 - 9)
Children count toward the cabin occupancy.
- Private Cabin Only
1 Night
— $125
2+ Nights — $90 per night
Group Cabin:
A shared cabin on the sand for groups of 4 to 6 guests.
- Shared bathroom
1 Night
— $170
2+ Nights — $95 per night
Yanis Island Accommodations
Choose the shared cabin on the sand for a group stay, or the private overwater cabin for more privacy. Both options use shared bathroom facilities.
Group Cabin
The Group Cabin is a shared cabin on the sand and typically sleeps four to six customers.
Private Cabin
The Private Cabin sits over the water and sleeps two to three guests. It suits couples or travelers who want quieter, more private accommodation, while bathroom facilities remain shared.
Tentative Yanis 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 → Yanis 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
- Arrive to Yanis Island: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Settle in & start enjoying Yanis Island: 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Afternoon: Relax and enjoy Yanis Island, or enjoy the attractions or excursions (if you have selected them).
- 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 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Dinner: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Between meals: Enjoy free time at the beach and around the facilities on Yanis 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)
- Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Departure from Yanis Island: 8:00 a.m.
- Arrival at the port: approximately 8:30 a.m.
- Estimated arrival in Panama City: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Final Day - Late Checkout Option
Late checkout costs $35 per customer and includes lunch. It must be paid while making the booking; requests made after arrival on the island cannot be guaranteed.
- Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Vacate the cabin for cleaning: 9:00 a.m.; store your luggage after checkout
- Island and snorkeling time: 9:10 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Free time on Yanis Island: 1:10 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Departure from Yanis Island: 3:00 p.m.
- Arrival at the port: approximately 3:45 p.m.
- Estimated arrival in Panama City:
7:00 p.m.
to
7:30 p.m.
Excursion options and further details are provided on the island. Exact options may vary with weather and local logistics and can change without notice.
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.
Yanis Island Amenities
Included & Excluded
What To Bring
Optional Excursions
Excursions cost $25 per person, per excursion and are selected during booking. A one-night stay allows one excursion, a two-night stay allows up to two, and a stay of three or more nights stay allows a total of up to three excursions.
Typical excursion activities include visiting nearby islands, a natural pool, and snorkeling. Exact names and further details are provided on Yanis Island, and available options may vary with weather and local logistics.
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Padar Island
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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.
Yanis Island - Frequently Asked Questions
Choose your cabin, stay length, any eligible child rates, excursions, and late checkout, then complete your booking now.
Add late checkout while booking because requests made after arrival on Yanis Island cannot be guaranteed.
What accommodation is available on Yanis Island?
Yanis Island has a Private Cabin over the water for two to three guests and a shared Group Cabin on the sand for four to six guests. Bathroom facilities are shared.
How much does an overnight stay on Yanis Island cost?
Adult Group Cabin rates are $170 per person for one night or $95 per person, per night for two or more nights. Adult Private Cabin rates are $190 per person for one night or $125 per person, per night for two or more nights.
What are the child rates for Yanis Island?
For children ages 5-9 staying in a Private Cabin, the rate is $125 per child for one night or $90 per child, per night for two or more nights. Children count toward the cabin occupancy of two to three guests.
How do Yanis Island excursions work?
Each excursion costs $25 per person. You may book up to one excursion for one night, two for two nights, or three for three nights. Excursions typically include nearby islands, a natural pool, and snorkeling; exact names and details are provided on the island.
Is late checkout available on Yanis Island?
Late checkout costs $35 per customer and includes lunch. Add and pay for it while making your booking. Requests made after you are already on the island cannot be guaranteed.
Are transportation and meals included?
Yes. The stay includes round-trip shared 4x4 transportation from Panama City, round-trip boat transfers, and meals and drinks during the island stay. The arrival-day restaurant breakfast stop is optional, not included, and paid separately.
What time is pickup from Panama City?
Pickup from your Panama City hotel or Airbnb is generally between 5:00 a.m. and 5:20 a.m., with departure from Panama City at approximately 5:30 a.m.
What time do I return to Panama City?
Standard departure generally returns to Panama City between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. With late checkout, the estimated return is between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
