Private Tour
Private 6 hour Tour to Embera Community and Chagres Panama Native
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Chagres National Park on a day trip from Panama City. Enjoy a traditional canoe ride on the Chagres River and hike to a preserved waterfall for a swim. Have lunch in an indigenous Embera village and find out about their culture.
Enjoy a traditional canoe ride on the Chagres River, followed by a half-hour walk through the jungle, walking on mud, water and slippery rocks to a beautiful and pristine waterfall. Take a refreshing some free time at the waterfall to swim, relax, and enjoy the scenery.
Then, walk back to the canoe and continue to visit a real Embera indigenous community that will welcome you to enjoy lunch, traditional music and dances in a hut. Afterward, learn about the culture and way of life of this tribe via a conversation with the chief or one of the leaders before returning to Panama City.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Souvenirs
Optional henna tribal paintings
Chagres National Park entry fee $5
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Indigenes Embera
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).
Options
Colon City Pickup point
Colon Cruise Terminal
Pickup included
Playa Bonita Pickup Point
Pickup included
Panama City pickup point
Panama City Downtown
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must experience!
Pd2bpicky,
Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The private tour was wonderful. The car was clean, roomy and the driver guide was friendly and well spoken. The experience visiting the community was excellent! The people were friendly, inviting and it was a beautiful experience seeing many generations function together, the food, dances, history and visit was amazing.
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