A Cultural Encounter with the Emberá Private Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $176 / person
- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Panama Bubble Trips
Description
The guardians of the Panama Canal Jungle. Learn the ancestral culture of the indigenous Emberá living within the jungle of the Chagres National Park and its biodiversity. Your experience will start at 7:30am with a pick-up at your hotel, and head to Chagres National Park. Our Emberá hosts will be waiting for us at the port of Curutu. They will take us in their traditional dugout canoes across the Chagres River, you will enjoy the beautiful nature and scenery to start a moderate 20 minutes hike through the jungle to a pristine waterfall where you can enjoy a freshwater swim in the middle of the rainforest. Afterwards, we will return to our traditional dugout canoes and head to the village of the Emberá community. We will be warmly welcomed with traditional music, and offered an authentic lunch of fried fish, plantains and fruit. We will then receive a presentation on their culture and traditional way of life and enjoy traditional dance and music performances.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:30 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 12–90)
- $176
- Child (ages 6–11)
- $77
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $330.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Panama City
We will pick you up at your hotel in Panama City at 7:30 am and head to Chagres National Park.
Drive to Chagres National Park
Our Emberá hosts will be waiting for us at the port of Curutu and take us in their traditional dugout canoes across the Chagres River
Moderate but slippery 20 minutes hike through the jungle to a pristine waterfall where you can enjoy a fresh water swim in the middle of the rainforest
Head to the village of the Emberá community. We will be warmly welcomed with traditional music, and offered an authentic lunch of fried fish, plantains and fruit. We will then receive a presentation on their culture and traditional way of life and enjoy traditional dance and music performance
Panama City
It is time to say good bye to the Embera Community and beauty of the Chagres river and go back to Panama-City
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Professional guide
Bottled water
Dugout Canoe transfer
Lunch
National Park and Community entrance
Not included
Optional Traditional body painting with juice from the fruit of the Jagua tree (20 USD)
Pickup Locations & Times
Additional fees apply for pick-up outside Panama-City: Veracruz (Westin, Playa Bonita) USD 50.00 Name of driver and vehicle details will be provided to you
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
5 reviews
How it compares in Panama City
- Starting price $176 is close to the typical $165 for tours of similar length in Panama City
Excurgo comparison of 857 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with difficulties to walk in slippery terrain (possibility to remove this activity walk to waterfall) from the tour
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does A Cultural Encounter with the Emberá Private Tour take?
A Cultural Encounter with the Emberá Private Tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does A Cultural Encounter with the Emberá Private Tour cost?
Prices start at $176 per person for this Panama City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $330. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does A Cultural Encounter with the Emberá Private Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does A Cultural Encounter with the Emberá Private Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–11 pay from $77, adults from $176. Infants go free.
Can I cancel A Cultural Encounter with the Emberá Private Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Additional fees apply for pick-up outside Panama-City: Veracruz (Westin, Playa Bonita) USD 50.00 Name of driver and vehicle details will be provided to you Pickup points include Hotel Parador Panama City, YOO Panama.
What languages is A Cultural Encounter with the Emberá Private Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is A Cultural Encounter with the Emberá Private Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Panama Bubble Trips.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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