Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Description
Connect with indigenous people on this guided tour from Panama City to an Embera village in the Chagres rainforest. Travel by canoe to a waterfall for a swim and a VIP lunch with drinks.
Tour Options
Itinerary
When we pick up customers, we take 1 hour to reach a sourcing market to buy fruit for our lunch.
We will stop at a local market to buy fruit for our lunch.
Once we reach the Chagres River, we sail in an indigenous canoe for about 30 minutes and then reach a waterfall and bathe for 30 minutes. Then we sail for 15 minutes to reach the indigenous community. As we go up the river, we will have an incredible view of flora and fauna of our rainforest. At the end of the tour, we can swim in the spring of the Chagres River.
In the indigenous community they will welcome us with music and food while we learn about their culture and enjoy their traditional dances.
When we left Chagres National Park, it took 1 hour to get to the hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Travelers must wait in the hotel lobby and the guide will arrive with a sign with the client's name. At the airport, the guide waiting with a sign with the client's name at the exit
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- It is recommended to wear water shoes or sneakers you don't mind getting them wet due to sharp, slippery rocks on the way to the waterfall, in addition bringing spare clothes to change after swimming and cash for local purchases.
Reviews(1,684)
Our visit to the Emberá community was excellent and truly unforgettable. The guides were wonderful—kind, knowledgeable, and very welcoming. The ride in the traditional dugout canoe was beautiful, surrounded by the majesty of the landscape and nature. The lunch was excellent, and we really enjoyed learning about the Emberá culture, their traditions, and way of life. Everyone was so friendly and warm. This was one of the best experiences of our trip to Panama. Highly recommended!
A most go trip. From the beginning ( pock-up till the drop off) a very good experience. The tour guides Clement and Orlando assist us where needed. They help us going true the very muddy and slippery walk and climb. The food and dance at the Indian village was very good.
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had! Absolutely perfect tour. Our host “Brother Phillipe” and Staff were amazing. They made you feel right at home. The tour is the perfect length the perfect price the perfect everything and lunch was beyond delicious he truly unforgettable experience. I highly highly recommend it.!!!
Fernando and our hosts were amazing during our visit to Emberá Comarca. The hike/waterfall swim was amazing. My wife and 14 year old absolutely loved it. Fernando was very helpful, made the commute seamless, and answered all of our random questions about Panamá along the way. Emberá Comarca was beautiful with a rich culture and inviting community. The experience was a highlight of my family’s trip to Panama from Washington, DC!! Thank you.
Amazing experience. Tour guide Philippe was friendly and informative. 100% recommend
This was such a fun experience! I cannot recommend this enough. Our tour guide Kareem was a 10/10. He was so kind and educational and the life of the party! I would absolutely do this again!
Robert and our driver were excellent. Very knowledgeable and professional. Safety of the passengers was number one.
Very knowledgeable ,food was good,the people were very friendly and overall our guides
Clement was the very best guide. He made this trip gee like I was traveling with my friends or family. We were all included and he took time to explain everything. I enjoyed it
Here’s a polished Google review that captures your experience while sounding authentic and personal: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an incredible experience with Orlando on our private Emberá Village tour. From the moment we met him, it was clear that he genuinely cared about making our day special. Orlando’s knowledge of the Emberá culture was outstanding. He shared the history, traditions, and way of life in a way that was engaging, educational, and easy for both adults and kids to understand. It was also obvious how much the villagers respect and appreciate him, which made the experience feel even more authentic. One thing that really stood out was how thoughtful he was throughout the day. He took countless photos and videos of our family—many candid moments we didn’t even realize he was capturing. Those memories are something we’ll treasure forever. He was fantastic with our children, keeping them engaged and making the learning experience fun. When one of our kids had a minor emergency, Orlando immediately stepped in to help, handled the situation calmly, and made sure everyone was comfortable. He also timed our visit to the waterfall perfectly, allowing our group to enjoy it completely by ourselves. It was a magical way to end an already unforgettable day. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely caring guide in Panama, I cannot recommend Orlando highly enough. He was one of the highlights of our entire trip and made our visit to the Emberá Village an experience our family will never forget. I think this review is likely to carry a lot of weight because it highlights not just the itinerary, but Orlando’s character, professionalism, and the personal touches that made your family’s experience exceptional.
