The Jungle Lodge at Kalu Yala

The Jungle Lodge at Kalu Yala is a luxury full-service 'camping' resort, located at Kalu Yala. We are Panama's #1-Rated Eco-Village set in a rainforest river valley located 1 hour from downtown Panama City or 45 minutes from Tocumen International Airport.

We offer luxury camping accommodations at all price points, along with all the services of a full-service hotel. Our hikes are the top-rated in Panama. Our rivers our fed by clean Springwater. And we are proud to have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Aware for being in the Top 10% of Hotels in the World according to our guest and be ranked in the Top 10 Unique Hotels in the Panama City Area.

The Jungle Lodge at Kalu Yala - Terms & Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check in from 9:00 to 17:00 .
Check out before 15:00 .

Payment upon arrival by cash, credit & debit cards and PayPal.
This property may pre-authorize your card before arrival.

Taxes not included- VAT 10%

Reception hours 7:30 to 19:30.

1. Reservations within 24 Hours - All reservations within 24 hours require a deposit or payment in full to assure your room will be held.
2. Parking - Parking at Kalu Yala Basecamp (https://goo.gl/maps/raK4sMrzrdnmBAQS8) is Free & Secure
3. Shuttle from Kalu Yala Basecamp to Kalu Yala - Kalu Yala Basecamp is our house located in the 500 person village of San Miguel where the asphalt ends. Guests need to pay a $20 per guest 4x4 Transport Fee to our transportation contractors to be brought over the mountain and across the river on the rough dirt road that leads into our beautiful valley and brings you to Kalu Yala. Otherwise, guests are welcome to hike and we will pick up their luggage free of charge.
4. Meals - As a remote destination, Kalu Yala does not offer a communal kitchen or refrigeration space to guests due to our limited power capacity from our 100% solar powered camp. We do try to keep our meals priced affordably at $7 per person per meal, with animal protein, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. We do require every guest to buy a 3-meal package for every night of their stay, but invite coolers with snacks and supplements free of charge for bringing additional food. We also sell snacks at our bar.
5. Alcohol - While guests are welcome to bring food in addition to the meal plan, we charge a $10 per guest per night corking fee for guests to bring their own alcohol.
6. Pets - Kalu Yala is pet friendly, but may require a damage deposit or nightly fee. We request that you bring an animal carrier for the 4x4 transport and crating of your dog if need be and to please keep your pet on a leash in common areas as a courtesy to other guests and animals on the property.
7. Bathrooms - Kalu Yala is a comfortable to luxury jungle camp of 575 acres with 21 private rooms and beds for up to 64 people. We provide modern flush toilets, Springwater hot showers, all located in communal facilities that we keep meticulously clean. Only our Luxury Cottage has it's own private, attached full bathroom with sink, toilet, tub and outdoor garden shower.