Embera Indigenous Village Tour: Experience Traditional Life in Panama's Rainforest

Immerse yourself in the traditional way of life of the Emberá people on a tour to their indigenous village in Panama’s rainforest. Experience their culture, music, crafts, and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gatun Lake - On our way to the port we will enjoy the magnificent Gatun lake, where the huge vessels transit the Canal of Panama from ocean to ocean
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes included
  • Scenic boat ride from Gamboa to the Embera community Ella Puru
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to the past as you explore the Emberá indigenous communities living in the heart of Panamá’s rainforest, along the Chagres River within the bounds of The Soberania National Park. The Emberá people take great pride in demonstrating their cultural heritage to guests.\nThe excursion commences with a hotel pickup, followed by a trip to the Gamboa Pier. From there, you will take a brief boat trip along the principal tributary of the renowned Panama Canal’s Gatun Lake.\nUpon arrival, you’ll experience a warm welcome replete with musical performances. The Emberá community provides an overview of their cultural practices, showcasing their dance, artisanal crafts, and historical customs. A meal prepared by the locals awaits you, featuring fish encased in banana leaves, served alongside Patacones. Before making the return journey to the pier, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase handmade souvenirs, receive a temporary Emberá tattoo, or meander through the village.

Location
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Goethals Boulevard
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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203rfr
Aug 1, 2024
Wonderful trip to Ember Indigenous Village - We hired Christian for a private tour to the Embera Indigenous village at the last minute after another tour company fell through. We had enjoyed his horseback riding tour so much we felt confident he would be a great choice. He did not disappoint us as the tour was great! The transportation to and from the dock was in a clean, comfortable and air conditioned SUV. Christian is very personable and friendly. It was clear by his interactions with the Embera tribe that he was respected and welcomed. We traveled to the village by a motor boat and docked at one of the main islands. The Embera tribe are very friendly and welcoming. Christian was very good about translating everything into English and answering any question. The day was extremely hot, so remember to bring sunscreen, bug repellent and hat/sunglasses! We were fortunate to also get a chance to cool off in the river afterwards. We had an awesome time and would definitely recommend Christian as a tour guide.
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Road10995937057
Nov 29, 2023
Excellent experience - Spectacular visit to the indigenous town, the ride to get there to the town is great, we learned a lot about their culture, Christian is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and always attentive to us. Highly recommended this walk
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Daniel_w
Jul 23, 2023
Excellent experience - Jose did a great job taking me to the village, explaining and translation on site and bringing me safely back to the hotel. Got excellent insight in today's life of the Embera tribe.
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David_a
Mar 27, 2023
Tremendous cultural experience - Our guide, Eustacio de as incredible. He was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. The Embera people, their food, and culture were amazing. Thank you for letting us spend the morning in your village.
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Lynnette_p
Jul 13, 2022
Excellent - Christian was a great tour guide. It was a great experience. I would definitely recommend it. Worth it.
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Philippe_r
Apr 13, 2022
Another world - Very knowledgeable guide, a warm welcome from the community. Gorgeous landscape. That was perfect!!!
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592gisal
Mar 31, 2022
Great experience!!:) - Christian was really nice and flexible, he was answering my requests quickly and the tour to the indegenous group was really amazing! I highly recommend voyair!:))
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Rae_d
Aug 19, 2021
Worth every moment - Benjamin and Christian were excellent guides. Benjamin was quite informative and helpful with my 75yo mom. A great experience!
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Pamela_w
Jul 5, 2021
TRAVELER - We've traveled all around the world this was the absolute best experience ever. Our tour guide Christian was amazing and went the extra mile to insure that we got our PCR test and being a fabulous interpreter. We will definitely recommend this company for anyone coming to the area and future bookings.
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Suzana_r
Apr 6, 2021
Amazing - Amazing experience! Our tour guide was excellent! We learned a lot about the indigenous community, we danced together, ate their delicious food and walked thro the jungle. Incredible!
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