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Panama City: Waterfall & Embera Village Tour with Entry Fees

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Day trip
Panama City: Waterfall & Embera Village Tour with Entry Fees
4.8  / 5291 reviews

Enjoy an all-inclusive Embera village tour from Panama City. Ride a boat along the Chagres River for spectacular views, walk in a rainforest, swim at a waterfall, and learn about the Embera culture.

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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup optional
See pickup & drop-off
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Ludmila – United States

Wonderful! Exact time for hotel pickup. Professional driver/guide. Excellent boat ride and hike in to beautiful waterfall. Wonderful presentation by indigenous group. Tasty meal and fruit dessert. Nice souvenirs for purchase. I would highly recommend.

L
Ludmila – United States
K
Kathy – Cayman Islands

The trip was excellent, it’s definitely an adventure and a great learning experience. The tour guide Alex was interactive, answered all our questions and made us feel safe. The waterfall experience is incredible and the people of the Embera village are welcoming, humble and give a good description of their tribe, culture and traditions. Overall it’s a great experience!!

K
Kathy – Cayman Islands

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Panama City

  • Van

    (50 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Chagres River

    Boat cruise, Hiking, Swimming (3 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Chagres National Park

    Visit, Lunch (2 hours)

  • Van

    (50 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Panama City

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit a village of the Embera tribe and get to know the local culture
  • Experience a nature walk in the middle of a tropical rainforest
  • Enjoy a refreshing swim at a waterfall
  • Gaze at Fort Santiago or simply stroll around the picturesque streets
  • Taste delicious Caribbean food in a unique restaurant by the beach

Full description

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. The day begins with a transfer by car from your hotel or residence in Panama City to the Chagres National Park, one of the most important forest and water reserves in Panama. 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.

Includes

  • Pickup from accommodations in downtown Panama City and Casco Viejo
  • Entrance to Embera village and Chagres National Park
  • Transportation by car and canoe
  • Lunch (fried fish, plantains and seasonal fruits)
  • Bottled of water
  • Traditional music and dance performance
  • Souvenirs (each purchase helps families living in the village)

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

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Participants

Date

Pickup & drop-off

Pickup time

15 - 30 minutes before the activity starts.

Drop-off point
Same as pickup points.

Important information

What to bring

  • Change of clothes
  • Water shoes
  • Sports shoes
  • Cash
  • Towel

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Baby strollers
  • Sandals or flip flops

Know before you go

  • The walk is somewhat difficult, walking on mud, sand, slippery rocks, and through water, therefore bring shoes with good grip that you do not mind if get wet.
  • There are no changing facilities at the waterfall; you can either swim in your clothes or wear a swimsuit under them
  • There are proper bathrooms in the village where you can change at the end and bring an extra change of clothes for the way back to your accommodation

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 291 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Ludmila – United StatesSeptember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
Wonderful! Exact time for hotel pickup. Professional driver/guide. Excellent boat ride and hike in to beautiful waterfall. Wonderful presentation by indigenous group. Tasty meal and fruit dessert. Nice souvenirs for purchase. I would highly recommend.
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Kathy – Cayman IslandsOctober 26, 2024  – Verified booking
The trip was excellent, it’s definitely an adventure and a great learning experience. The tour guide Alex was interactive, answered all our questions and made us feel safe. The waterfall experience is incredible and the people of the Embera village are welcoming, humble and give a good description of their tribe, culture and traditions. Overall it’s a great experience!!
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Jake – United StatesNovember 30, 2024  – Verified booking
Overall the experience was wonderful. The canoe ride to the waterfall was smooth and safe. The waterfall was neato. Caesar was super informative and attentive. The Embera village was a welcoming experience. The food was A+. The dancing was unforgettable. Well worth the time and the price.
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Product ID: 110779

Activity provider:Safe Transportation Panama

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