Selina Kalu Yala

san miguel, panama

From $140/night
  • bar / lounge
  • bedding
  • bedside lighting
  • books / library
  • community recreation area
  • electric fans
  • fireplace
  • front desk
  • mosquito nets
  • organic garden / farm
  • running water - toilet
  • shower
  • shuttle service
  • towels
  • wi-fi
  • community events
  • cooking classes
  • excursions
  • farming / cultivating
  • guided tours
  • meditation
  • nature walks
  • swimming
  • wildlife observing
  • workshops
  • yoga
  • 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) included
  • 2 Snacks per day included
  • Welcome Drink upon arrival 
  • Check-in

    3:00 PM

  • Check-out

    9:00 AM

  • Taxes

    10%, not included

  • Gift Cards

    Not offered at this property

  • Included in the Rates

    4x4 transport roundtrip from Kalu Yala Basecamp to the valley of Selina Kalu Yala, activities, welcome drink, 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and 2 snacks per day

  • Gratuity

    Not required, but appreciated

  • Other Fees

    Towels $5

  • Parking

    Complimentary

  • Cellular Signal

    Weak

  • Wi-Fi Signal

    Limited, only in common areas

  • Minimum Age for Children

    Children are not allowed at this property.

  • Additional Guests

    None

  • Suggested items to bring with you

    The basics: water bottle, towel, shoes to cross rivers, sun screen, bug spray, outdoor clothes for sunny days, rainy times and chilly nights.

  • Reservation and Cancellation Policy

    All cancelled reservations received 4 or more days prior to arrival are subject to a 10% cancellation penalty. 

    All reservations cancelled less than 3 days prior to arrival and no shows are subject to a one-night cancellation fee, plus tax. 

  • Pet Policy

    Pets are welcome.  There is a cost of $10 per pet per night. 

How Do I Get There?

From another Selina

The closest Selina is Selina Casco Viejo Panama City. There is a daily shuttle from Casco Viejo until Kalu Yala Basecamp. From Kalu Yala Basecamp you need a 4x4 truck that takes you in 30 mins to Selina Kalu Yala. F

By bus

By Metro + Bus: Take 'Linea 2' until 'Nuevo Tocumen'. From the road take the bus ‘San Miguel - La Doña’ By Bus + Bus: Take a bus to 24 de Diciembre (Dir: La Doña, Chepo, Felipillo, Pacora). Then change in La Doña to the bus to San Miguel (La Mesa) - La Doña. Arriving at San Miguel: After passing the 3 speed bumps, you arrive to San Miguel town. Take a right at the large painted rock that says, “Bienvenidos a San Miguel”, Kalu Yala Basecamp is the third house to the left. From here use the 4x4 truck that brings you in 30 mins to Selina Kalu Yala. The 4x4 truck leaves twice a day. 

From the airport

Kalu Yala Basecamp is 50 minutes away from Tocumen International Airport. You can take an Uber to Kalu Yala Basecamp and from here use the 4x4 truck that brings you in 30 mins to Selina Kalu Yala.

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Selina Kalu Yala is the place to be for lovers of the great outdoors: this off-the-grid community is in the heart of a 7,000 mountain preserve full of hiking trails, natural swimming pools, and wilderness adventure. Kalu Yala is a new model for a modern sustainable town. Utilizing the brightest minds from our research institute, we’ve created an off-the-grid home for those dedicated to creating a better world... while having a good time doing so.

The perfect base package to visit Kalu Yala! Includes accommodation, 4x4 transportation from Kalu Yala Basecamp, meals, snacks, drinks, and a Kalu Yala activity!

If you want a taste of the jungle, or only have a weekend to spare, this package is perfect for you! Feel the adventure begin with off-road 4x4 transport from the nearest community of San Miguel, leaving from Kalu Yala Basecamp. Eat the jungle at an off-the-grid farm-to-table kitchen which provides you with meals and snacks. Enjoy drinks and interesting conversations at the bar or cafe each day while meeting other adventurers, artists, and digital nomads. Walk through the beautiful food forest on a guided farm tour, which will expose you to the setting and sensations of sustainable tropical food systems. With the Jungle Comfort Package, you get the most adventure from a limited time frame!

Selina Kalu Yala

Glamping Types

  • Huts & Cottages

Great For

  • adults only
  • couples
  • solo travelers

Setting

  • eco-lodging
  • farm
  • jungle
  • rainforest

Total Accommodations

  • 5

Minimum Night Stay

  • 1

Rates Based On

  • Per unit

Best time to visit

Year-round

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Accommodations

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  • Amenities
    • bar / lounge
    • bedding
    • bedside lighting
    • books / library
    • community recreation area
    • electric fans
    • fireplace
    • front desk
    • mosquito nets
    • organic garden / farm
    • running water - toilet
    • shower
    • shuttle service
    • towels
    • wi-fi
  • Experiences
    • community events
    • cooking classes
    • excursions
    • farming / cultivating
    • guided tours
    • meditation
    • nature walks
    • swimming
    • wildlife observing
    • workshops
    • yoga
  • Dining Options
    • 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) included
    • 2 Snacks per day included
    • Welcome Drink upon arrival 
  • Policies
    • Check-in

      3:00 PM

    • Check-out

      9:00 AM

    • Taxes

      10%, not included

    • Gift Cards

      Not offered at this property

    • Included in the Rates

      4x4 transport roundtrip from Kalu Yala Basecamp to the valley of Selina Kalu Yala, activities, welcome drink, 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and 2 snacks per day

    • Gratuity

      Not required, but appreciated

    • Other Fees

      Towels $5

    • Parking

      Complimentary

    • Cellular Signal

      Weak

    • Wi-Fi Signal

      Limited, only in common areas

    • Minimum Age for Children

      Children are not allowed at this property.

    • Additional Guests

      None

    • Suggested items to bring with you

      The basics: water bottle, towel, shoes to cross rivers, sun screen, bug spray, outdoor clothes for sunny days, rainy times and chilly nights.

    • Reservation and Cancellation Policy

      All cancelled reservations received 4 or more days prior to arrival are subject to a 10% cancellation penalty. 

      All reservations cancelled less than 3 days prior to arrival and no shows are subject to a one-night cancellation fee, plus tax. 

    • Pet Policy

      Pets are welcome.  There is a cost of $10 per pet per night. 

  • Location

    How Do I Get There?

    From another Selina

    The closest Selina is Selina Casco Viejo Panama City. There is a daily shuttle from Casco Viejo until Kalu Yala Basecamp. From Kalu Yala Basecamp you need a 4x4 truck that takes you in 30 mins to Selina Kalu Yala. F

    By bus

    By Metro + Bus: Take 'Linea 2' until 'Nuevo Tocumen'. From the road take the bus ‘San Miguel - La Doña’ By Bus + Bus: Take a bus to 24 de Diciembre (Dir: La Doña, Chepo, Felipillo, Pacora). Then change in La Doña to the bus to San Miguel (La Mesa) - La Doña. Arriving at San Miguel: After passing the 3 speed bumps, you arrive to San Miguel town. Take a right at the large painted rock that says, “Bienvenidos a San Miguel”, Kalu Yala Basecamp is the third house to the left. From here use the 4x4 truck that brings you in 30 mins to Selina Kalu Yala. The 4x4 truck leaves twice a day. 

    From the airport

    Kalu Yala Basecamp is 50 minutes away from Tocumen International Airport. You can take an Uber to Kalu Yala Basecamp and from here use the 4x4 truck that brings you in 30 mins to Selina Kalu Yala.

    View Google Maps