Sleep on the Islands
Wake up to Caribbean sunrises on a remote San Blas island
What are San Blas island cabin stays?
Overnight stays on Guna-managed San Blas islands in traditional cabins with private or shared bathrooms, including three meals per day, snorkeling, and round-trip transport from Panama City. From $200 per person for a beach cabin on Franklin Island or a Pelicano dorm; $210 for a private over-water cabin on Wailidup; $625 for Cayos Holandeses.
Five hand-picked islands, each with a different character. From luxury over-water bungalows to rustic beach cabins, every stay includes round-trip transport from Panama City, three meals daily, and one boat excursion per stay to nearby islands and reefs.
The VIP Experience
Cayos Holandeses
The most exclusive zone in San Blas. Luxury over-the-water bungalows with private terraces and suspended nets over crystal-clear sea. The furthest from the mainland, the most pristine.
The Famous One
Pelicano Island
Made famous by Netflix's Money Heist. White sand, turquoise water, paddleboards, and snorkeling. Four cabin types from shared dorms to private ensuite. The most social island.
Social & Scenic
Wailidup Island
Large over-water balconies with direct reef access. Vibrant coral just steps from your cabin. Social restaurant area where travelers connect over fresh seafood dinners. A busy island: we disclose sand flies June to October and a decline in upkeep before you book.
The Rustic One
Franklin Island
Traditional thatched cabins on a Grullos Cays island, with sand or wood floors and shared bathrooms. The same water and the same islands as the pricier stays, for less. Starlink available.
Sunset Views
Temporarily Closed
Misadup Island
Classic wooden cabins built over the water with direct ocean access. Known for the best sunsets in San Blas. Quiet, intimate, and beautifully simple.
- Round-trip 4x4 transport from Panama City
- Round-trip shared water taxi to your island
- Private cabin or bungalow accommodation
- Three meals daily (fresh fish, seafood, chicken)
- One boat excursion per stay to nearby islands and reefs
- Snorkeling gear (paddleboards on select islands)
- Guna Yala entry tax ($20 per person tourist; $5 per person Panamanian resident with proof of residency, paid in cash at the Nusagandi checkpoint)
- Port tax ($2 per person, cash)
- All drinks, including with meals (beer, water and sodas from $2, cash)
- Late checkout fee ($25-$35 per person)
Good to Know
Pickup at 5:00-5:30 AM from your Panama City hotel. 2.5-3 hour 4x4 drive through the mountains, then 45-60 minute water taxi to your island. We handle everything.
Standard checkout: water taxi at 8:00-8:30 AM, back in Panama City by 12:00-1:00 PM. Late checkout available on most islands ($25-35/person, includes lunch, return ~7:00 PM).
Original passport, cash in USD (no ATMs in San Blas), soft bag only (max 13kg), reef-safe sunscreen, motion sickness pills. Most islands have no WiFi or phone signal.
From $200 per person for a beach cabin on Franklin Island or a Pelicano shared dorm, up to $625 per person at Cayos Holandeses (luxury bungalow). Wailidup private cabins are $210 per person for the first night, with the per-night rate dropping on longer stays. All prices include three meals daily, transport from Panama City, and one boat excursion per stay. The $22 Guna Yala entry tax ($7 for Panamanian residents with proof at Nusagandi) is paid separately in cash.
Three meals per day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fresh catch of the day (fish, lobster in season, chicken), coconut rice, salad, and tropical fruit. Drinks are not included with meals, not even drinking water; coffee at breakfast is typical. You can buy beer, water and sodas on the island (from $2, cash only), so bring small bills and a refillable bottle.
Most San Blas islands have no WiFi and no phone signal. This is part of the experience. Bring a book, bring a camera, disconnect.
Yes. Our San Blas Full Day Tour visits 3 islands with lunch for $148 per person, returning the same evening.
Varies by island. Cayos Holandeses and some Pelicano cabins have private ensuite bathrooms. Others have shared external bathrooms (clean, maintained). All have fresh water showers.
Best tour company in Panama. Our private charter was perfectly organized from pickup to drop-off. The Starlink WiFi on board was a great bonus.
Bobby B. , TripAdvisor
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