If you choose our optional transportation, your driver picks you up in Panama City between 5:00–5:30am for a scenic 2.5–3 hour drive to the Port of Cartí. If driving on your own, remember only 4x4 SUVs are permitted in Guna Yala. Upon arrival, port logistics may appear unorganized, but the Guna community has a well-structured system. Your boat may make a few stops to pick up or drop off other guests — a normal part of island travel.

At around 10:00am you will arrive at your private oceanfront cabin, enjoy a fresh lunch, and spend the day swimming, relaxing on the beach, exploring the island, or visiting the small local Guna community. Dinner is served at sunset. We recently discovered this little gem in the paradise of San Blas. This island, called Yansailidup, which offers everything one would imagine from a perfect island getaway. Away from the mass tourism, you will find peace and tranquility during your stay, giving you plenty of opportunities to bathe in the balmy ocean, snorkel around the reef, lounge in a hammock, while observing another spectacular sunset or counting the shooting stars at night. Isla Yansailidup is located a short 35 minute boat ride away from the port of Carti. This island is well maintained by its loving Kuna family and aside from its post-card perfect beaches, it features well-constructed, comfortable private wood cabins with shared bathrooms and a beautiful ocean-front restaurant.