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Try our cabins, built over the sea and let the crystal clear waters of Kuna Yala lullaby your sleep. These cabins are more comfortable and ample and are equipped with fan and new furniture, in addition of a balcony where you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets of Kuna Yala. These cabins are recommended for honeymooners or to spend romantic moments with your partner.

 

OVER THE SEA CABINS

"We will change our rates starting november 1st 2008
Consult with your travel agency or with our office.

MINIMUM STAY OF TWO NIGTHS

 

HIGH SEASON (DECEMBER 01ST – MAY 31ST) 

Rate per person, depending on the accommodation

 

SINGLE

DOUBLE

TRIPLE

1st Night

220.00

140.00

110.00

2nd night onward

198.00

126.00

99.00

NOTA: Resides, every adult pays 20.00 for local taxes and others (just once)

LOW SEASON (JUNE 01ST – NOVEMBER 30TH )

Rate per person, depending on the accomodation

 

SINGLE

DOUBLE

TRIPLE

EVERY NIGHT

176.00

125.00

100.00

NOTA: Besides, every adult pays 20.00 for local taxes and others (just once)

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OVER THE SEA CABINS: They have a balcony with sea view, a fan, private bathroom.

 

Rates for children, per night, (low and high season)

 

  Ages

DOUBLE

TRIPLE

0-2 yrs old

Free stay, IT DOES NOT INCLUDE MEALS

03-05 yrs

15.00 USD IT DOES NOT INCLUDE MEALS, meals must be carried by the parents or bought at the hotel (in this case, the agency must inform previously if there will be children and what they can or can not eat).

6-10yrs old :

67.50

60.00

NOTE: Besides, every child from 3to 10 yrs old pays 10.00 for local taxes and others (just once)

CHILDREN FROM 11 YRS OLD ONWARD PAY REGULAR RATE

 

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PREVIOUS NOTIFICATION

 

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.

Optional Tours ( minimum 8 people required)              

 Price per person

  • Hiking to Saibar Maid  waterfall

$15.00

  • Hiking to Ilapopa where you will have a better view of Kuna Yala’s landscapes.

$10.00

  • Excursion to the Kuna Community of  Kolebir in the mainland

$25.00

  • EBirdwatching at Diwar Dumar

$15.00

  • Excursión to Arridup

$15.00

 

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".

 

 
 
 
 
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