Embera Tribe and River Eco Tour Panama 5h
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From $75.00
12 reviews (4.75)
Price varies by group size
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Duration: 5 hours
Departs: Panama, Panama
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
All travelers will be collected from the city hotel and we will drive 45 minutes to Corotu, then board a canoe for a 35-minute trip along the river, then we will arrive at the Embera Community.
Bring a bathing suit if you’d like to swim in the river, which is the perfect place to cool off from the tropical heat. Return to the canoe for the 25-minute ride to an Embera village.
You’ll have time to explore the village, get to know some local people, and learn about life in the Embera community. Sit down to a traditional Embera lunch, then watch a dance that depicts the Embera’s relationship with the natural world. Before departing the village, shop for traditional handicrafts and souvenirs made by the local people. Head back down the river by canoe, and meet the bus for the return trip to Panama City.
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bilingual driver English or Spanish
Bottled water
Embera community fee
Seasonal Fruits (Pineapple, Orange, tangerine, bananas)
Tilapia Fish and fried plantain
What's Not Included
Gratuities
Waterfall (On this flash tour we do not visit the Waterfall)
Traveler Information
- CHILD: Age: 0 - 6
- ADULT: Age: 7 - 94
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Highlights
* Cruise along the waterways and lakes that make up the famous Chagres River
* Explore the indigenous cultures of one of our National Park aboard a dugout canoe.
* Enjoy lunch (Fish and plantains) and cultural presentations with members of the local Embera tribe.
* Great mix of sightseeing, wildlife, and traditional native culture
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Chagres River
• Admission Ticket Free
Rio Gatun
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
The tour starts off in a canoe and you are taken up the river. We then hiked about a mile to an amazing waterfall. This is a must do and the members of the tribe are there to help you. It is not difficult at all. We also swam in the the river / waterfall. Levy took amazing pictures of us throughout the hike and in the falls.
After the hike you then go back in the canoe where you meet the village of the Emberá. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. It is so amazing to learn about their heritage and way of life. Levy did an excellent job translating for us as we do not speak Spanish. The tribe cooks you fresh fish caught from the river and it tastes sooooo good!! I also got a temporary tattoo free handed from the tribe members. After lunch we danced with the tribe and took a lot of photos! This is an experience I will never forget!! I recommend bringing some cash because the tribe has so many beautiful hand made pieces from rose wood, hand woven baskets, and hand beaded jewelry. Also don’t forget to bring cookies for the kids in the tribe! They are so appreciative and seeing them so happy brought a smile to our faces.
Please do not miss this opportunity to experience a simpler way of life. The money the tribe makes off the tour helps sustain their village. You will not be disappointed on this tour!
