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Our rates include :
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, 2 tours per day (that the hotel
programs depending on the nights of stay and taking into account
weather conditions, you may see them on our website), boat
transportation from / to Playon Chico airstrip - Sapibenega,
Our rates do not include:
Air fare, extra beverages nor alcoholic drinks, optional tours,
snorkeling equipment, tips, charge of 20.00 USD per adult (10.00 per
child from 3 to 10yrs old) for local taxes and others.
Check in and check out
time:
Since normally there is just one daily flight
early in the morning (for each airline), our check in and check out
times are :
Check in: 7:00 am
Check out: 6:00 am
IMPORTANT:
Every year, the Congreso General Kuna (General Kuna Congress)
forbids all establishments in Kuna Yala to catch lobsters, king
crabs and other types of shellfish from March 01 through the
beginning of June. They do this in order to preserve those species.
Only fish (or chicken and meat according to your preferences, if you
rather this please notify in advance) could be offered.
ITINERARY
First Day:
1. Arrival at Playon Chico where your guide will meet you and
transfer you to Sapibenega "The Kuna Lodge" by motor dugout canoe a
ride
that last around 8 Minutes to Sapibenega.
2. Welcome reception with continental breakfast in Sapibenega
from 7:30 am to 8:30 a.m.
3.
9:00am
A visit to the Kuna Village of Playon Chico to know of our living,
organization system and buy handicrafts.
4. After your return from the Kuna village you can relax at the Kuna
Lodge or swim in the clear waters that host a coral reef.
5. Return to the Kuna Lodge and prepare for lunch from 12:30m to
1:30p.m.
6.
2: 30 – 5: 00 pm
Excursion to Dupir an uninhabited Island to spend the afternoon on
the white sand beach and swimming.
7.
Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m., if you wish you can dine in the open
air terrace, at Akuabiski or in Dibanankalu (the bar -restaurants)
Second Day:
1.. Enjoy the sunrise from your hammock porch or terrace with a
hot cup of coffee.
2.. American Breakfast served from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
3.. Visit to the Kuna Burial ground at 9:30 a.m. to experience
part
of Kunas rites and customs. Optional walk through the forest to
learn about the medicinal plants used traditionally by the Kunas or
sightseeing at Pozo de las Algas and the surrounding area.
4.. Return to Sapibenega at 12:30 m.
5.. Lunch at 1:00 p.m.
6.. Relax at the Kuna Lodge or swim in the clear waters that
host a coral reef.
7.. Dinner served at 7:30 pm, if you wish you can dine in the open
air
terrace, the akuabiski or in the Dibanankalu (the bar)
Third Day:
1.
Typical breakfast
served from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.
2.
9:30 a.m., excursion to
Arridup, to snorkel over the beautiful coral reefs and enjoy
the white sand beaches.
3.
Return to Sapibenega at
12:30m.
4.
Lunch at our
restaurant
Akuabiski (Corals) at 1.00 p.m.
5.
Free afternoon.
Optional (not included): meet Kandur, master of the ceremony of la Chicha Fuerte,
Argar ( Sahilas’ translator) or Nele (traditional healer) to meet
about the Mythology, legends and Kuna traditions.
6.
Outdoors dinner lighted with
torches, in the terrace area or in our Akuabiski restaurant at
7:30pm.
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Optional Tours (
minimum 8 people required) |
Price per person |
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$15.00 |
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$10.00 |
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$25.00 |
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$15.00 |
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$15.00 |
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The price for renting the snorkeling gear is $12.00 per day,
plus $10.00 for deposit.
If you stay more than three days, the hotel will program one
of these tours for you totally free. |
PAYMENT METHODS:
a. We take VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards (ask us for
further information about about this payment method.
b. Electronic Money Transfer (instructions found below).
You can make an electronic money transfer to:
CITIBANK, NEW YORK, N.Y.
SWIFT CITIUS33
ABA 021000089
For credit to the account of:
BANCO GENERAL, S.A.- PANAMA
SWIFT BAGEPAPA
Acct. No. 10951934
For further credit to
SAPIBENEGA, S.A
Acct. No. 03-01-01-010270-1
Please don't forget to fax us a copy of the payment receipt to the
number (507) 2153724.
c.
If you are in Panama you can make a deposit in Banco General at
following bank account or call us to our offices in Panama City:
SAPIBENEGA, S.A.
Account No. 03-01-01-010270-1
Please don't forget to fax us a copy of the
payment receipt to the number (507) 2153724.
CANCELLATION POLICIES:
Cancellations made 15 days prior to your check in date; the 1st
night of stay will be charged.
Cancellations made 10 days prior to your check in date, 50% of the
total cost of the reservation will be charged.
Cancellations made 9 days prior to your check in date, THERE WILL BE
NO REFUNDS.
THERE ARE
NOT REFUNDS FOR EARLY CHECK OUTS.
"Rates
subject to change without notice". |