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Embera Village Waterfalls and Alajuela Lake with Lunch Included
5.0
10 Ratings
Panama City
Discover Embera culture, canoe through the jungle, hike waterfalls, and savor local cuisine on this immersive rainforest adventure.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Panama City - We will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a scenic journey through Gatun Lake and the Chagres River to visit the Embera village.
- Gatun Lake - The tree-lined shores, tiny islets, and blue-green waters of Gatún Lake (Lago Gatún) now cover what was once the fertile Chagres River Valley. In 1913, Gatún Lake became the largest artificial lake, supported by the biggest dam in the world. Today, it remains an essential part of the renowned Panama Canal.
- Embera Drua Villiage - We are going on a boat trip across the lake to visit the Embera village. During our visit, we will learn about their traditions and how indigenous people live in the village. Additionally, we will enjoy a local lunch consisting of fried plantains with tilapia. We will take a guided tour through the village, visit their craft market, and watch a traditional dance show the indigenous people perform.
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What's Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- The entry fee for Embera village is USD 35 per person, payable in cash only.
Additional Information
This tour offers the perfect combination for a relaxing day in the jungle, allowing you to learn about and experience the lifestyle of the indigenous Embera people. You can admire the landscape as your canoe passes through the jungle, take a walk in the rainforest, navigate the Chagres River, enjoy a swim or hike in the locals’ favorite waterfall, and savor delicious local food.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.
Location
Panama City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Barbara_q
Jul 28, 2024
Embera village - Wonderful experience. The Embera village people has a beautiful culture. The waterfall was amazing. A must see.
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2gerwins
Jul 27, 2024
Great tour - We had a great trip to the emberra Village, where we had a lot of time to hear about the village and look around. Good lunch as well!
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Twilson0423
Jul 27, 2024
Superb experience! Amazing! - Our experience was amazing. We really enjoyed the Indigenous community and Rafeal was so knowledgeable, helpful and attentive
On our way to the Embera village, he gave us an amazing history of Panama. He made sure we were all comfortable and safe on the canoe and enjoyed our experience. If I could rate him a 10 I would. Our driver was also amazing driving in the rain storm.
The indigenous show was amazing and an unforgettable experience for all ages. My children- 10 and 4 years both enjoyed it.
This was truly and amazing and unforgettable experience for my family and I visiting from California, USA.
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992callep
Jul 26, 2024
Great cultural experience - It was a wonderful experience it was amazing and we thank Roderick for organizing this great cultural experience and Rafael was very knowledgeable and explaining the process and the culture every step of the way. We were picked up in a confortable air conditioned van safely and brought back safely to the hotel. My family enjoyed the canoe trip in chagres to get to the village, once there the Enberà were very welcoming and shared there way of life in a fun and easy to understand way...
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460moshek
Jul 18, 2024
Embara village tour and water hike with Jorge - We had a wonderful time on this tour!
Our guide, Jorge Wolf, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He picked us up on time, told us what to expect, translated to English and explained everything for us, and even brought extra water bottles.
On the tour, the Embara people took us by boat through the Chagres river to a smaller stream. From there, we walked to a picturesque waterfall in the rainforest. Then we went to the Embara village and learned about their history and culture, and sampled delicious food.
Thank you to Jorge and the Embara people for an amazing day!
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Dedee_c
Jul 10, 2024
A memorable experience. - It was a great experience overall. Richard was super knowledgeable of the city history. He’s personable and friendly.
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Alex
Jul 7, 2024
An unforgettable experience with the Embera Tribe - Jazmine was an amazing guide and this tour exceeded our expectations! We were able to take a motorized canoe down the Chagres River and enjoy nature in its natural setting. Visiting the Embera Village and meeting the local tribe was a unique and unforgettable experience!! They were so kind, hospitable, and welcoming. The tilapia was the freshest I have ever had, the plantain was hot, sweet, and melted in my mouth, and the pineapple was the sweetest I have ever had. If you come to Panama, book this experience. You will not be disappointed.
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