Visit an Embera indigenous village located in the jungle an hour from Panama City. Enjoy a ride on the Chagres River, stop at a waterfall and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 7 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Pickup optional
- Pickup at hotels or accommodations in downtown Panama City will take place between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Check your email the night before your tour date for your exact pickup time.
- Small group available
Experience
Itinerary
Pickup location:
Panama City
Van
(50 minutes)
Chagres River
Guided tour, Boat cruise (3 hours)
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 forest
- Enjoy a refreshing swim at a waterfall
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
- Transportation by car and canoe
- Guide
- Lunch
- Seasonal fruit
- Bottle of water
- Souvenirs (each purchase helps families living in the village)
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Important information
What to bring
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Hiking shoes
- Sports shoes
- Water shoes
- Cash
Not allowed
- Sandals or flip flops
- Pets
- Baby strollers
Know before you go
- The walk is somewhat difficult, walking on mud, rocks, and through water
- 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