Private Tour
Private Embera Village (waterfall visit with Lunch included)
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
You will be introduced to one of the important culture within Panama history. The Embera tribe that originally were settled in Darien province migrated to the Chagres River during the canal construction looking for better opportunities for their families and looked a way of living besides hunting farming and fishing. They gladdy opened their Villages to receive visitors to share their culture. You will learn about their traditions, dances and how they survive within the environment they live. You will have also have access to their waterfall close by their village in a jungle hike. Don't miss this authentic experience.....
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Chagres National Park
Traditional dances, how handcrafts are done and what materials are used, way of living within The tribe, waterfall visit, lunch.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Seasonal fruits
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Hike and swim at Waterfall
Light lunch that includes Tilapia fish or chicken and fried plantains or Yuca
Air-conditioned vehicle
Embera tribe fee
National park entrance fee
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Bilingual guide
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best way to get know Panamá
judyfulop,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Richard was very nice and well prepared. It was joyful and he told us all about the city. He was helping us to find a pharmacy when we needed. He had advised a very good local restaurant.
perfect daytrips with Richard
smuel74,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard is a great guide for our daytrips, organizing private tours and making it a perfect week.
Excellent trip..
swainarcner102,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard was timely, friendly and very knowledgeable about the area and the tribe..fodd was amazing. Waterfall was majestic..would do it all over again.. Richard thanks again for making it happen and making my experience to panama unforgettable
Top notch guide and experience
252daynan,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard started as our guide and ended as our friend! My husband and I spent the day with him on our experience to Embera Tribe. Each part of the tour was well guided and immersive. Fluent in English, Richard was a guide who made us feel like old friends. I we wish we could take with us on all activities! If you are in the Panama City area, don’t miss this tour and his other offerings! If
Forest and Embera Tribe Cultural Immersion
K2143XNjohns,Mar 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great experience if you a have a day to spare in Panama. Richard will pick you up at your hotel and bring you to the forest where the Embera live. After an hour ride you take a piragua (Boat) and bring you up river to the village. A quick dip at the waterfall followed by great lunch and Embera cultural immersion.
Amazing learning experience
Tom N,Feb 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceptional tour in every way. Luis was amazing and we will do this again when family comes to visit. And this is our second tour to this village!
Wonderful
bethaQ709CM,Dec 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day! Beautiful scenery. Fun boat ride. The tribe was delightful—interesting and giving and informative. Richard was perfect. He brought fruit and water. He knew all of the players.
Awesome experience!!
Ileana S,Jul 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Lloyd Express was a great choice!! Mr. Richard the tour guide was very responsible, respectful and knowledgeable. This was a journey of a kind!! Will never forget the experience of fun,appreciation of other cultures,socialization and fully enrichment of a trip!!!
Amazing Tour Guide
angela0903,Nov 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of my favorite parts from my trip to Panama! Our tour guide Richard was absolutely amazing and took us to hidden beauties few people get to experience! We hiked through the jungle to an awesome waterfall/watering hole where we got to swim and hike (pack water shoes!!). We then went back to the indigenous village where we learned about their culture and ate a delicious lunch cooked by the tribe members. Richard is fluent in both English and Spanish which was so helpful and made everything so easy! If you want to explore all the diversity Panama has to offer, book this tour!!
Best Tour of Panama!!!
katiebutler510,Nov 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was an incredible experience & it was all thanks to Richard, our tour guide of Lloyd Express. Richard is fluent in both English & Spanish, which makes the trip run so smoothly. He is punctual, arriving at exactly the time he says & is a very safe driver. The tour itself was very exciting, as we got to swim and climb in a beautiful waterfall and then be a part of a dancing celebration in the indigenous village. Lunch was provided for us and was so delicious. We had the opportunity to purchase hand made crafts from the village. If you can, also book monkey island with Richard! That tour was amazing as well. Richard knows the best times to visit the different locations!! Best part of panama was these tours!!
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