The Caribbean
as it once was
Day tours from $148, island stays and private sailing charters to the San Blas Islands, from Panama City
365 islands. 24 vessels. One crew that knows every anchorage by name.
AMPA Tours takes travellers from Panama City to the San Blas Islands (Guna Yala) three ways. A full-day tour is $148 per person, with transport, lunch and the Guna Yala tax included. An island stay starts at $200 per person for one night, with transport and meals. A private sailing charter starts at $250 per person per night for 2 guests, with your own crew and every meal cooked on board.
The company is run by captains and crew who navigate these waters year-round. With 15+ years of combined San Blas experience across our fleet, we operate private catamaran charters, day tours, and island stays across the Guna Yala archipelago and beyond.
Untouched islands. Guna hospitality. Complete immersion.
Day trips and overnight island stays in the Guna Yala archipelago. Three islands, fresh seafood lunch, snorkeling stops, and round-trip transport from Panama City.
From $148 per person, transport and lunch included
Limited spots. Peak season fills weeks in advance.
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Your own catamaran. Your own captain. Your own itinerary.
24 vessels from 35 to 62 feet. Professional crew, all meals, drinks, and snorkeling gear included. Starlink WiFi on most boats. Two-night minimum.
From, per person per night at 2 guests. Lower rates for groups of 3+.
Book early for school holidays and Christmas.
View the FleetWe chose a private catamaran tour to celebrate our anniversary. The crew was attentive, the food was exceptional, and we even got to visit an indigenous Kuna village.Omar G. via TripAdvisor
Beyond the islands
Cultural encounters, wildlife, and the engineering wonder of the Panama Canal. Each tour departs from Panama City with private transport and bilingual guides.
Based in Panama City
You book with the people running the trip, not an overseas reseller. We answer for every trip we sell.
Captains Who Know These Waters
15+ years of combined San Blas experience across our fleet. Our captains and Guna guides navigate the archipelago year-round and know every anchorage, reef, and hidden island by name.
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Questions
Planning your Panama trip
What tours does AMPA Tours offer in Panama?
AMPA Tours offers San Blas Islands sailing charters (2 to 7 nights on private catamarans), San Blas day tours ($148 per person), island cabin stays, Panama City and Canal tours, Embera Village cultural tours, wildlife tours, paragliding, and Pacific Ocean fishing charters.
How much does a San Blas sailing charter cost?
San Blas sailing charters start from $250 per person per night at 2 guests for classic sailboats, $450 for catamarans, and $725 for luxury catamarans with A/C, with lower per-person rates for groups of 3 or more. All charters are all-inclusive on board with crew (a captain and a cook on every catamaran; on some sailboats the captain also cooks), meals, drinks, and snorkeling gear. The $22 Guna Yala entry tax is paid separately in cash.
How do I book a tour with AMPA Tours?
Contact us via WhatsApp at +507 6027-0607 with your dates, group size, and preferences, and we will send you a custom quote. A 50% deposit confirms charter reservations, or 30% when the charter total exceeds $19,000; island stays are 30% and day tours are paid in full at booking. We accept card payments through a secure link (7% surcharge) and bank transfer to Banco General (USD 37.45 bank fee per international wire).
How do I get from Panama City to San Blas?
AMPA Tours offers shared 4x4 jeep transfers from Panama City for $140 per person round trip. Pickup is between 5:00 and 5:30 AM from your hotel (about 4:30 AM in December and January), with a 2.5 to 3 hour drive through the mountains followed by a water taxi to the islands. Flights are not available while the Corazon de Jesus airstrip is closed.
Is San Blas worth visiting?
San Blas is consistently rated one of the most beautiful Caribbean destinations. With 365 pristine islands, crystal-clear turquoise water, authentic Guna indigenous culture, and no mass tourism or resorts, it offers an experience unlike anywhere else in Central America. AMPA Tours is rated 5.0 out of 5 stars across 28 reviews.
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