Tour to a waterfall and Embera village with lunch included
Description
Your adventure begins as we take you away from Panama City to the pristine wilderness of Chagres National Park. Here, the Embera people will welcome you aboard a traditional canoe for a journey up the river that feeds the famous Panama Canal. Prepare for breathtaking scenery as you glide through the lush rainforest. Your guide will then lead you on a short hike to a hidden waterfall where you can plunge into its cool, crystal-clear waters. After your refreshing swim, the Embera community will welcome you into their village to share their ancient culture. Enjoy a delicious, traditional lunch, listen to a breef about their culture from one of the village's leaders, and get captivated by their traditional music and dances, and don’t be shy—they’ll invite you to join in! This isn't just a tour—it's a genuine connection with nature and an ancient way of life. Ready for an unforgettable experience? Book your spot now and create memories that will last a lifetime!
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Itinerary
Recognized with the Badge of Excellence on TripAdvisor, this experience is truly one-of-a-kind and promises an exciting day that begins with the transfer by car from your hotel or accommodation in Panama City to the Chagres National Park, the most important rainforest and water reserve in Panama. Enjoy a canoe ride surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the rainforest in Panama and stunning landscapes, then we will hike real jungle, it will be 20 minutes walking over mud, through water and slippery rocks to a beautiful and pristine waterfall where you have a refreshing bath or just enjoy the scenery.
You'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Embera people in conversation with one of the leaders of the community followed by their captivating music and dances in a traditional hut, enjoy a delicious traditional lunch (fried fish, plantains and fruits), appreciate their unique clothing and the incredible handcrafts they create. Witness firsthand how the Embera people embrace a simple life, harmoniously coexisting with their environment in a genuine native village, all while appreciating the contrast between their tranquil life and our modern lifestyle. This is not just a trip; it's an invitation to connect with nature, culture, and the warm-hearted Embera community.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up included fro free from all buildings, hotels or accommodations in downtown Panama City and 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 for Group Tour starts at 8:00AM, exact pick up time will be informed by email after 8:30PM the night before your tour date. Pick up time for Private Tour 8:30 AM. 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- EMBERA COMMUNITY AND CHAGRES NATIONAL PARK ENTRY TAX (USD $35 PER PERSON) IS NOT INCLUDED AND MUST BE PAID CASH
- Bring water shoes with good grip, hiking sandals or sport shoes that you don't mind if get wet, avoid beach sandals, flip flops or Crocs like because you will be walking on mud, slippery rocks and through water
- You can swim in the waterfall with clothes or you could bring swimsuit under clothes because there is no place to change there. There are proper bathrooms at the village where you can change at the end and bring an extra change of clothes for the way back to your accommodation.
- Bring cash in case you want to buy souvenirs or have a temporary tattoo.
- Mosquito repellant is not needed. Bring sunscreen and hat
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairment
Reviews(1,097)
Had a great time taking my daughter and my grandkids. Glad we had water shoes! Would totally recommend!
My main man Alci was phenomenal. He was a great guy and very informative about the Embers Village and the tribes that reside there. He was very willing to take photos and give us opportunities to ask questions. He was a great guide.
Trip to the waterfall was extremely slippery due to rainfall the previous night and not safe. Many of us had multiple falls. Recommend not taking this trip if conditions are not right Embera village was very nice. Got first hand insight into indigenous population in Panama
If right conditions means no rain, it is important to remember you are visiting rainforest, it rains everyday. We provide recommendations about to bring shoes with good grip for that terrain, unfortunately most people do not read the recommendations
Alex our guide was awesome. Took my 70yr old mother and kids (19 and 9 years old) and they had a great experience. It was raining that day so more muddy than usual. There were cadets there to help us along the hike to not get hurt and to find the not so slippery path. The waterfall was busy with lots of tourists. Ther Empero village was exciting and interesting to learn about.
The Embera Village tour was a great experience. Being able to see both the waterfall and interact with the Embera natives was enjoyable. Alci was a great tour guide and was fun to interact with.
We had a great day! Our guide Demetrio was great to spend the day with! The river was quite low at this time of year, but the scenery was still beautiful! We loved the waterfall stop. Learning about the Embera was so interesting and the lunch was great!
The waterfall was lovely even though it was a little bit of a slippery trek to it due to low water tables our guide Alic was extremely courteous and professional. I did not have the entrance fee to the indigenous village in Cash and he reached out to someone in the office was able to help me pay via another method. He went above and beyond and I really enjoyed my tour highly recommend it.
Alci did a great job. The tour was amazing!!
The tour guide Alex was wonderful…..the van was clean and comfortable…:he kept everyone informed..he arrived on time to pick me up…the day was amazing and went smoothly and he helped me and others with any questions or concerns.
Informative and fun. We enjoyed ourselves, our guide was friendly and even had a surprise for my friend as it was her birthday! The hike to the waterfall was slippery and will test your balance, still a beautiful experience
