Full Rainforest Experience: Kayaks, Waterfall and Embera village
Description
Welcome to an unforgettable adventure! An experience like no other, awesome blend of kayaking, hiking and native culture in the stunning rainforest in Panama. A day filled with adventure and cultural immersion that does not require previous expericence in kayaking. This is more than just a tour; it's a chance to create lasting memories in the heart of the jungle of Panama!
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Itinerary
Welcome to an experience like no other in Panama, awesome blend of kayaking, hiking and culture in the stunning rainforest. This adventure begins with the ease of pick-up from your accommodation in downtown Panama City or Casco Viejo. After a 50-minute van ride, you'll find yourself at the shore of the Chagres River. A canoe will take us to a higher point for our kayaking adventure. As you glide along the river, the stream will assist you so this adventure is suitable for participants without previous kayaking experience and safe for non-swimmers.
Along the way, we'll pause for a 20-minute hike through the lush rainforest, walking through the mud, sand, and slippery rocks, leading us to a pristine waterfall. The refreshing sensation of swimming in this natural oasis is a perfect way to connect with nature! After that, we'll make our way back to continue our journey down the river until a village of the Embera tribe. Here, you'll have traditional lunch and have the opportunity to change to dry clothes in the available bathrooms before exploring their beautiful handicrafts. After a day of adventure and cultural immersion, a canoe will take us back to the van, then relax and rest as we return to your accommodation. Recomendations: Wear water shoes or sport shoes with good grip that you don't mind if get wet. Bring sunscreen. Mosquito repellent is not required. You can swim with clothes or you could bring a swimsuit under clothes because there is no place to change at the waterfall Bring cash in case you want to buy souvenirs.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up included from the entrance of all building, hotels or accommodations in downtown Panama City or Casco Viejo. Transportation from Playa Bonita is available for Private Tours only for an extra cost of USD $30 per group to be paid cash. Pick up time will be from 8AM to 8:30AM, exact pick up time will be informed by email the night before the tour after 8:30 PM. Embera Community and Chagres National Park entry tax should be paid cash to the guide upon pick up (USD $35 per person).
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The travel time is included with the Total Duration
- Embera Community and Chagres National Park entry tax should be paid cash to the guide upon pick up (USD $35 per person).
- You can swim at the waterfall with clothes or you could bring a swimsuit under clothes because there is no place to change there
- We recommend wearing water shoes or sport shoes with good grip that you don't mind if get wet, avoid beach sandals, Crocs or flip flops
- Mosquito repellent is not required. Bring sunscreen and a hat
- Bring an extra change of dry clothes for the trip back to your accommodation
- Bring cash in case you want to buy souvenirs or have a temporary tattoo
Reviews(160)
Great experience. I highly recommend this tour.
Wonderful tour with very knowledgeable guide. Learned a lot. Saw a lot. Highly recommend.
This was such a wonderful experience. I highly recommend everyone to do it, if you are able. The Embaro people are amazing and so welcoming. They were so kind and helpful. Alce our guide went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. He even jumped into water fall with us to give us a full waterfall photoshoot we will never forget! He was funny and fun and full pf information. The Embaro people have tons of great things for sale at much cheaper prices than in town-bring lots of cash to support them! Also ask for one of their tattoos-give gotten so many compliments! Bring cash and wear water shoes.
This tour exceeded my expectations in every way. Alci, our guide was so incredible. He even got into waterfall clothes to help us get the photos we wanted! We noticed no other guides were getting in :) the kayaking was easy and very enjoyable. And the village was amazing! We loved the dancing and the food and the tattoos. We had a blast! Don’t skip this tour and ask for Alci! A tip: bring WATER SHOES. You walk in a lot of water and the waterfall is sharp and spiky. They are necessary!
Alci was THE best!!! He was SO patient with me taking photos and took my photo at least 100 times. This far exceeded my expectations. I could not have asked for more. Do NOT wear flip flops. You need to be able to hike moderate levels. Tevas or keens would be the ideal shoe to wear. But our tour guide was THE BEST
Recommended tour, guide Alcibiades was very kind and hospitable. Very beautiful landscapes.
The experience was awesome ! Our guide was kind, patient and very helpful! It was only three of us in the group and we had plenty of room in the van. I think I can speak for the three of us.. we had a great time!
The whole experience was optimal, from the very knowledgeable tour guide Alci to the tribe members. Would most definitely recommend it!
What an incredible experience visiting the Embera Village! We made our trip back in March, and the memories are still so vivid—it was truly one of the highlights of our time in Panama. From the moment we were picked up at our hotel, our guide Dan Taylor made the day special. The drive itself was so enjoyable as he shared fascinating stories and insights that kept us entertained the entire way. Once we arrived, we hopped on a boat and headed to the waterfalls first. The falls were absolutely breathtaking — one of those places that makes you stop and simply take it all in. From there, we continued on to the Embera community where we received the warmest welcome with live music and beautiful flowers. The Embera people generously shared their culture and traditions with us, and treated us to a delicious meal of freshly fried fish, plantains, and a platter overflowing with fresh fruit. Everything was so fresh and flavorful! The entertainment was another highlight. The community performed traditional dances for us and then invited us to join in the fun. There was so much laughter and joy. The little kids were absolutely adorable, and it was especially heartwarming to see Dan thoughtfully bring treats for them. This was much more than a tour—it was a meaningful cultural experience filled with beautiful scenery, wonderful people, delicious food, and unforgettable memories. Thank you, Dan, and the Embera community, for such a warm and memorable day! Until we visit again….Lots of love from Toronto❤️
Fantastic day with Alci. Boat ride-kayak-waterfall-village. Beautiful scenery, clear direction and expectations. Lunch was delicious fried fish. The waterfall duration was at your leisure. The kayaking was with the current, so as easy as paddling a boat on a river could be expected. Would highly recommend !!
