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Embera Village Tour: Indigenous Culture & Rainforest
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207 Ratings
Panama City
Connect with indigenous people on this guided tour from Panama City to an Embera village in the Chagres rainforest. Travel by canoe to a waterfall for a swim and a VIP lunch with drinks.
Connect with indigenous people on this guided tour from Panama City to an Embera village in the Chagres rainforest. Travel by canoe to a waterfall for a swim and a VIP lunch with drinks.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Panama City - Upon picking up customers, it takes 1 hour to reach a sourcing market to purchase fruit for lunch.
- Mercado de Abastos - A stop will be made at a local market to buy fruit for lunch.
- Chagres National Park - Upon arrival at the Chagres River, there is a 30-minute sail in an indigenous canoe to a waterfall, where a 30-minute…
- Panama City - Upon picking up customers, it takes 1 hour to reach a sourcing market to purchase fruit for lunch.
- Mercado de Abastos - A stop will be made at a local market to buy fruit for lunch.
- Chagres National Park - Upon arrival at the Chagres River, there is a 30-minute sail in an indigenous canoe to a waterfall, where a 30-minute swim can be enjoyed. Following this, a 15-minute sail leads to the indigenous community.
As the journey progresses up the river, there is an incredible view of the rainforest’s flora and fauna.
At the tour’s conclusion, there is an opportunity to swim in the Chagres River’s spring.
- Embera Drua Village - The indigenous community warmly welcomes visitors with music and food, offering insights into their culture and traditional dances.
- Panama City - After departing Chagres National Park, it takes 1 hour to return to the hotel.
What's Included
- Entrance fee to Chagres National Park included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Carbonated beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fee to Chagres National Park included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Carbonated beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Extra charge for indigenous community
- $30 per adult and $15 per child
- Extra charge for indigenous community
- $30 per adult and $15 per child
Location
Panama City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(207 Ratings)
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Jose_m
Sep 29, 2024
Inside into another culture - Visiting the Embera community was a truly enriching experience. We were captivated by their traditions, culture, and strong sense of family. The food was delicious, but what really made the trip special was our tour guide Phillippe, whose warmth and knowledge turned it into an unforgettable adventure. The tour itself was relaxed, simple, and never felt overwhelming. We appreciated the positive energy from both the guide and the group, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. It’s a unique, off-the-beaten-path adventure that we highly recommend. There are many different priced tours to the same - don’t just look for the cheapest - for the food, the locals cook what you bring so it’s worth the extra money and guide who has the respect of the Embera.
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Olgay555
Sep 29, 2024
Perfect experience - An amazing authentic experience includes both culture and nature. The guide was professional and helpful. Thank for perfect day
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Coastal23512490564
Sep 27, 2024
Excelent 10/10 - Excelent tour, highly recommended. The guide, Esteban, gave an amazing service.....
Everything was perfect, the trek, the visit to the cascade and Emberas tribe, the food....
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Daniel_b
Sep 27, 2024
One of the highlights of my trip - Amazing views and amazing experience. The whole tour, you are stoounded by beautiful nature and scenery. The Embera people are great and the meal they cooked was delicious. Highly recommended
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Whrichter
Sep 26, 2024
Tour full of beauties and culture of the region. - A very attentive Guide that explains with great knowledge the tour and passes us a lot of the culture and history of Panama. We highly recommend.
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Marcia
Sep 21, 2024
One of my most enjoyable day ! - This trip was great, learned a lot about the indigenous people their simple life and how happy they are with their lifestyle. The waterfall was a mazing and most of all my tour guide Esteban. He was phenomenal, most pleasant, knowledgeable and patient guy I have ever met. My phone fell in the river and he never stop diving down until he found it. I really can’t thank him enough. Thumbs up for Esteban Navarro. Myself and my husband will do this all over again with you being our guide. He also translated for us because we don’t speak Spanish. 😁.
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Trail24013520538
Sep 20, 2024
Great day ip the river - Amazing trip had a fantastic day. Guide was full of life and information. Made the right decision to go to the waterfall first as weather forecast was poor. Took great photos for us all and we had them same day. Villag4 was cool. Meal was excellent local food. Saw the culture. Felt very safe the whole day. Highly recommend the trip and the guides
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Wlj0hns0n
Sep 19, 2024
Panama - Embera Indian Village and Waterfalls - This tour was absolutely amazing. The scenery was breathtaking. It was great learning about the lifestyle and the people of the Embera Indian village. Hiking to the waterfall in the rainforest will be a memory I will never forget.
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Felixmf581me
Sep 18, 2024
Great Emberas Tour - Great Tour, nice Guides and the emberas were so polite and friendly. All in all one of the Things you definelty have to so in Panama. Really can recommend this Tour.
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Portcityglobetrotter
Sep 18, 2024
Best trip ever - My driver Johnny and guide Esteban were great!!! Very helpful and informational. Tour was one of a kind and I’ll never forget it
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