Full Rainforest Experience: Kayaks, Waterfall and Embera village
Description
Welcome to an unforgettable adventure! An experience like no other, awesome blend of kayaking, hiking and native culture in the stunning rainforest in Panama. A day filled with adventure and cultural immersion that does not require previous expericence in kayaking. This is more than just a tour; it's a chance to create lasting memories in the heart of the jungle of Panama!
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Itinerary
Welcome to an experience like no other in Panama, awesome blend of kayaking, hiking and culture in the stunning rainforest. This adventure begins with the ease of pick-up from your accommodation in downtown Panama City or Casco Viejo. After a 50-minute van ride, you'll find yourself at the shore of the Chagres River. A canoe will take us to a higher point for our kayaking adventure. As you glide along the river, the stream will assist you so this adventure is suitable for participants without previous kayaking experience and safe for non-swimmers.
Along the way, we'll pause for a 20-minute hike through the lush rainforest, walking through the mud, sand, and slippery rocks, leading us to a pristine waterfall. The refreshing sensation of swimming in this natural oasis is a perfect way to connect with nature! After that, we'll make our way back to continue our journey down the river until a village of the Embera tribe. Here, you'll have traditional lunch and have the opportunity to change to dry clothes in the available bathrooms before exploring their beautiful handicrafts. After a day of adventure and cultural immersion, a canoe will take us back to the van, then relax and rest as we return to your accommodation. Recomendations: Wear water shoes or sport shoes with good grip that you don't mind if get wet. Bring sunscreen. Mosquito repellent is not required. You can swim with clothes or you could bring a swimsuit under clothes because there is no place to change at the waterfall Bring cash in case you want to buy souvenirs.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up included from the entrance of all building, hotels or accommodations in downtown Panama City or Casco Viejo. Transportation from Playa Bonita is available for Private Tours only for an extra cost of USD $30 per group to be paid cash. Pick up time will be from 8AM to 8:30AM, exact pick up time will be informed by email the night before the tour after 8:30 PM. Embera Community and Chagres National Park entry tax should be paid cash to the guide upon pick up (USD $35 per person).
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The travel time is included with the Total Duration
- Embera Community and Chagres National Park entry tax should be paid cash to the guide upon pick up (USD $35 per person).
- You can swim at the waterfall with clothes or you could bring a swimsuit under clothes because there is no place to change there
- We recommend wearing water shoes or sport shoes with good grip that you don't mind if get wet, avoid beach sandals, Crocs or flip flops
- Mosquito repellent is not required. Bring sunscreen and a hat
- Bring an extra change of dry clothes for the trip back to your accommodation
- Bring cash in case you want to buy souvenirs or have a temporary tattoo
Reviews(170)
From start to finish the experience was fun, our guide Alci made us all feel like friends from the beginning. The travel was safe in a nice van. Once we hit the water in the canoes it was amazing. The weather was perfect, we went on a small hike to a swimming hole and waterfall, then kayaked back down the river where we met the canoe which picked us up and we headed for lunch and learning with the Embera Tribe which was an experience not to miss- the music, the dancing and the laughter was felt in your soul ❤️
This was an amazing experience and one of the highlights of our trip! The kayaking was fun, the waterfall was beautiful, and we loved being able to swim there. It was a little crowded, but it was still well worth the visit. Our guide was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire day enjoyable. Visiting the Emberá village was a unique and memorable experience, and we really appreciated learning about their culture and traditions. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Panama!
Great experience, Alcides was out tour guide very helpful. Took us to a water fall and hiking. Our kayaking experience was also very cool.
Our guide, Alci was amazing! He really had our backs! The canoes, kayaks and hike was a beautiful experience! The Embera people were so welcoming and kind to share their history and traditions with us! Best thing I’ve done in Panama so far!!! Gracias a todos!
Had the best time with Alci for my birthday! Highly recommend.
Alci was an AMAZING guide. The best I’ve had in panama thus far - personalized experience, good vibes, informational/communicative, took great photos… the kayak trip was good value for the money because we were a bit apart from the other large groups (we would arrive to points of interest slightly before or after other groups) so it felt less crowded. The food at the village was great, especially the fruit. The Embera community was very welcoming. Overall, it was a quick trip from Panama City and well worth it. Adventure, tranquility, and cultural information about Panama all in the same day trip… Que más quiere?
This was a fantastic trip. ALCI was our guide. I give him 5 stars. Very professional, knowledgeable and kind.. I highly recommend touring with him. I love the Embrea village. Thw best part of the trip was the canoe ride. I strongly recommend you be in relatively good shape and have good balance to take this tour. There is hiking in very rocky and muddy terrain. Must bring water shoes, and i would recommend a change of lignt clothes because you will get wet. This tour is for those who like adventure off the beaten path. Thank You KELLYB
Alex was a great tour guide and I had a fun experience as a solo traveler. I had to change my reservation and the company was very accommodating
Our guide Alci is was great! Wonderful experience with everything : adventure, culture, good food and nature.
Incredible experience for a wild crew! As two boy moms traveling with a pair of energetic 6-year-olds, we needed a minor miracle of a tour guide, and Alci delivered! He was absolutely excellent and incredibly patient. From handling extra bathroom stops to waiting patiently while guiding us through the forest and waterfalls, he kept us completely safe (mostly from ourselves!). We had a great time, and Alci’s calm, patient guidance made a very difficult trek feel totally doable. Highly recommend!
