Embera Village Day Tour, Chagres River & Waterfalls + Lunch, Fruits & Water
Join us on this unforgettable experience visiting a traditional Embera Indian village, only 1 hour from Panama City. This will be an exciting day off the beaten path, far from civilization and surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Animal lovers will be delighted to witness close encounters with monkeys, while being immersed in the lush rainforest wildlife. Over 900 species of plant species have been identified. There are 114 mammal species, including Baird’s tapirs, whitetail deer, Geoffroy’s spider monkeys, and all five species of big cats. Of the 396 species of birds, there are stripe-cheeked woodpeckers, red-legged honeycreepers, violet-capped hummingbirds, and even harpy eagles. Additionally, there are 96 reptile species, 79 amphibian species, and 59 species of freshwater fish.
On this tour you also will meet the Embera Indians and learn about their rich culture. Marvel at their mesmerizing music, handcrafts and happy yet simple village life.
We also visit a refreshing waterfall!
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Embera Village Day Tour & Waterfalls
Duration: 6 hours
Lunch, fruit, water
comfortable car with AC
Pickup included
What's included in Embera Village Day Tour, Chagres River & Waterfalls + Lunch, Fruits & Water
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will be visiting a native Embera village, where you will meet the tribe and learn about their customs, culture and handicrafts. We will also eat a typical Embera, deliciously prepared meal, along with fruits and water
Chagres National Park
We visit a refreshing waterfall along the banks of the Chagres river. Depending on the season, we will walk between 5 to 20 minutes along a river bed (please bring water shoes or Crocs).
Inclusions
- Transportation from Hotel to Tour Starting Point
- Bottled water
- English speaking tour guide
- Seasonal fruits (pineapple, banana, orange, and tangerine)
- Traditional Fried fish and plantain
- Protected park and community fee ($40 per adult and $30 per child paid to the guide in cash only)
- Rain ponchos (please bring your own if desired)
- Optional henna tribal tattoos at the community
- 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
- IMPORTANT - FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS ONLY: You need to obtain a verbal confirmation from our office to confirm your tour. If you have not received our confirmation or an itinerary from our office team, the tour is NOT CONFIRMED and it will be scheduled for the following day.
- If the water level of the river is too high or too low, this tour does not include the tour to the waterfall. We will attempt to substitute the waterfall with another option where guests can bathe in the Gamboa River. During the rainy season, with high amounts of rain or during dry seasons with drought like conditions, we reserve the right to skip this part of the tour for the safety of our guests
- THERE IS A SURCHARGE FOR PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT HOTELS OUTSIDE OF PANAMA CITY, SUCH AS TOCUMEN, COSTA DEL ESTE, PLAYA BONITA AND OTHERS. Please select the relevant booking option or kindly send us a message.
- The 15-20 minute hike to the waterfall involves walking on a jungle path that may be slippery and have larger rocks that travelers need to step over. We DO NOT recommend this waterfall portion of the tour to those who have mobility issues, back problems, knee or foot injuries or any other medical concerns that would limit your hiking ability. Please use caution and judge your own abilities. Those who choose not to participate in the waterfall portion of the tour can stay back and wait in the piragua boat with one of the Embera guides.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up is at 8:00am from your Panama City lodging. THERE IS A SURCHARGE FOR PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT HOTELS OUTSIDE OF PANAMA CITY, SUCH AS TOCUMEN, COSTA DEL ESTE, PLAYA BONITA AND OTHERS. Please select the relevant booking option or kindly send us a message.
