Sail on the Caribbean Sea among the San Blas Islands

DAY 1: Welcome in Panama
Upon arrival at Tocumen International Airport, you will be met by your driver who will drive you to your hotel located in downtown Panama City (approximately 30 minutes). After dropping your luggage in your room, you can go out and stroll around this very lively area. You will have no trouble finding a nice little restaurant for dinner (we recommend El Trapiche, El Prado or La Taberna 21). You sleep at the hotel.

DAY 2: Panama City - San Blas: Rio Diablo - Coco Bandero (approx. 45 min flight and 1 hour sailing)
After your breakfast, a pick-up will be waiting for you in front of the hotel at 7:15 am to take you to the airport (national). At 8:00 am you will board a private flight** to join the San Blas. You will land at Corazon de Jesus airfield (around 8.45am), where your skipper, Roberto, will be waiting for you. You board the catamaran and meet the rest of the crew (all Gunas) who will show you your cabin. Roberto will give you a quick briefing on the boat and your itinerary. You raise the anchor and set sail for the beautiful islet of Coco Bandero. This heavenly spot with its turquoise waters is perfect for swimming and exploring the sea bed. You can also go kayaking between the islets. Dinner and overnight at anchor.

Day 3: Coco Bandero - Holandes Reef (West) (approx. 2h)
Enjoy breakfast to relax and take in the view. Roberto raises the anchor and sets sail towards the large coral reef of Holandes. You will anchor to the west of the reef, in the area known as "the pool", which is 2 to 3 metres deep*. This area is very popular with snorkelers and divers, as the marine life is very diverse. Depending on the conditions, you will have lunch on the beach of a small island called "Barbecue Island". In the afternoon, the crew will be delighted to show you the archipelago and what it hides... Dinner and overnight at anchor.
*Note: from May to November, it is possible to explore the outer part of the reef on the ocean side.

DAY 4: Holandes Reef (West) - Holandes Reef (East) (approx. 1hr)
This morning you leave the anchorage and head to the eastern end, Holandes Reef. You will meet a Guna family who will introduce you to the preparation of coconut rice (scraping the coconut, cooking the rice the Guna way...). Afterwards, you will have the pleasure of tasting this delicious meal and discussing their way of life. In the afternoon, you can explore the reef by kayak or walk along the beach in search of unusual shells. Dinner and overnight at anchor.

DAY 5: Holandes Reef (East) - Chichime Atoll (approx. 2 hours)
Roberto hoists the sails and sets sail for Chichime Atoll. This island is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in the San Blas. Many sailors and sailing enthusiasts meet here regularly to share their adventures at sea and have a bonfire on the large beach. The beach is home to a few backpacker huts and a small local bar, ideal for chilling out while watching the sunset. There is no doubt that you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere of Chichime. Dinner and overnight at anchor.

DAY 6: Chichime Atoll - Cayos Limon - Kuanidup (approx. 2 hours)
The crew sets sail for the island of Kuanidup. During the sail, you will pass through the Eden Passage and the Cayos Limon. When you arrive in Kuanidup, the landscape may look familiar. Indeed, the author Antoine has illustrated the front page of his book "The most beautiful island in the world" with a photo of Kuanidup beach. Once ashore, you will explore this beach and its few huts. Your afternoon will be devoted to a visit by motor boat to the island of Rio Sidra and its village. You will meet its inhabitants and have the opportunity to buy the famous "molas" (a form of textile art that expresses the cultural identity of the Gunas people) from the locals. Dinner and overnight at anchor.

Day 7: Kuanidup - Salar - Rio Diablo (approx. 2h sailing and 45 min flight)
For this last day at sea, we have designed a full day full of discoveries. After breakfast, you will sail to the beach of Salar particularly known for its beauty and the kindness of its inhabitants. You will have lunch with the inhabitants on the beach. Back on the boat, the crew sets course for Rio Sidra. You will then travel up the Rio Diablo in a motor boat and discover the wildlife and the surrounding rainforest, as well as the traditional Guna cemetery. You may see monkeys, toucans, tapirs, crocodiles... At the end of the day, you will visit the 2 village islands linked by the Friendship Bridge. Dinner on board or on land (in this case not included) and overnight on the boat.

DAY 8: Rio Diablo: Corazon de Jesus airfield - Panama City
After an early breakfast, you will go to the Corazon de Jesus airfield, to take your flight which departs at 9am. You will land in Panama City around 9:45 am, where your driver will be waiting for you. You will visit the Miraflores Canal locks and have lunch in the old colonial city. You will end the day with a visit to the colonial district. The driver will take you to Tocumen International Airport for your return flight.

**Please note: Domestic flights are not guaranteed between 1 May and 1 December. Your transfers will be made by shared car/minibus (approx. 2hrs 30mins) and by boat bus (approx. 30mins).