San Blas Camping on Pelicano Island

You’ll stay on Pelicano Island in San Blas, Panama. Your tent is your base while you enjoy the island and the excursions included with your stay.

No. Your tent is already set up, with a bed, pillows, sheets and blankets included.

No. You’ll sleep on a bed inside your tent.

Yes. Each tent is reserved for your booking and sleeps one or two adults. Solo guests have the tent to themselves.

Yes. Solo adults can book a private tent and pay the same per-person rate as guests traveling together.

One night costs USD 135.00 per person. For two or more nights, the rate is USD 90.00 per person per night: USD 180.00 for two nights or USD 270.00 for three nights. Applicable additional charges are listed in the pricing and exclusions sections.

Yes. It suits adult backpackers who want a San Blas island stay with transport, meals and excursions arranged. The tent and bedding are supplied, and solo travelers can book. Facilities are simple, with shared bathrooms and limited electricity.

Pickup is available from hostels within our designated Panama City service area. Confirm your pickup location when booking: search for it, and the booking system will tell you whether it’s inside our pickup area. Pickup is generally 5:00 – 5:20 AM, and departure is around 5:30 AM. Pickups from the Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita cost an extra USD 10.00 per person. You can change your pickup location up to 24 hours before your trip; changes on the morning of the trip aren’t possible.

It’s a camping stay on Pelicano Island. You sleep in a private tent with a bed, while using the island’s shared facilities.

This camping experience is for adults only. For a family stay, explore the private cabin options on Pelicano Island.

No. Camping guests use the same shared bathrooms and basic showers as Pelicano’s cabin guests. The showers are very basic and rustic: the water is taken from the ocean and goes through an underground treatment process, so it isn’t salt water, but it isn’t fully fresh water like you’d find in a hotel or city either.

Yes. Island meals and one juice, soda or water with each meal are included, with seafood or chicken available. The menu depends on the day’s availability. On the standard checkout day, only breakfast is included. The arrival-day restaurant breakfast is separate. If you’d like more drinks, you can buy them on the island, and you’re welcome to bring your own alcohol, drinks and snacks.

Yes. Excursions are included in the price, with visits to 2–3 islands depending on the length of your stay. They generally include the famous natural pool or snorkeling. Exact routes and schedules are confirmed on arrival, based on weather and island logistics.

Standard departure returns around 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Late checkout returns around 7:00 – 7:30 PM: it costs USD 35.00 per person, includes lunch and extends your island time until the 3:00 PM departure. You vacate your tent at 9:00 AM. After your trip, we can also drop you off at Tocumen International Airport, Albrook Airport or Albrook Bus Terminal at no extra cost; let us know before you leave the islands.

All extras and add-ons, including late checkout, must be selected and paid for when you book. Once the day of your trip arrives, you can’t add or request any extras or add-ons.

Electricity is limited and comes from generators; island staff will show you where to charge your phone. Wi-Fi is generally available on the island while the generators are on, but once they’re turned off at night there’s no signal until the next day. Mobile signal varies a lot by island, location, time of day and weather, and phone reception in and around the islands is generally very weak.

Yes. Island staff can prepare eggs with other foods such as rice, beans, potatoes, fries, salads and fruit, among other options. What’s available varies from island to island, so tell the staff your requests when you arrive. There are no vegetarian protein options such as tofu or soy products. Vegans can have a double portion of the sides, such as rice, beans and salad, in place of the chicken, meat or fish. We recommend that vegetarians and vegans bring their own snacks, food and drinks to have during and between meals.

Choose your dates and guests. We place a payment authorization hold while checking availability with the island. Payment is charged once availability is confirmed and your booking is confirmed. Refunds for cancellations follow the terms under Cancellation & refunds below.