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Tours/Panama City/Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration

Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration

5.0(5)Panama City6 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
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Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration

At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Price from
$170 / person
Location
Panama City, Panama
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
Languages
EN, FR, ES
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
LIVE FOLKS

Description

A mutli-experiences type of Excursion, that takes you back in time and fast forward to the present in seconds. National Park, lake, waterfall, wildlife and the indigenous village are what make this a breathtaking Adventure. Together with the villagers explore the Lake Alajuela aboard empirical canoes, be welcome by the melody of drum, flute all-natural musical instrument to relax your senses and intensifies the experience. A real and unique excursion, where you can connect with nature and fall in love with your surroundings. Let yourself be amazed by their lifestyles, homes, museum, school, culture and tradition. Handcrafted items are available as souvenirs you may want to purchase and to top off your experience you may have a traditional embera tattoo, it is non-permanent, the ink is made out off of a fruit and no needle is used.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:30 AM
Next available
Mon, Oct 12
Adult (ages 18+)
$170
Child (ages 5–17)
$170
Infant (ages 0–4)
$170

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.

Tour Options

Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration

Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

As it is customary for the indigenous people to organize the best ceremonies for their guests and are very welcoming. They wear their traditional outfits for the events, some covered their bodies with traditional tattoos, perform their best dances and music for the occasion and delight your palate with their fine traditional cuisine. A very detailed speech is given about their origin, dialect, culture, tradition and lifestyle, this is a great opportunity to interact with the villagers. You may visit their community school, museum and kitchen. Take pictures with the kids, youth and the elders, also you may want to have a non-permanent, traditional tattoo. Witness the embera traditional dance and Rumba mostly performed by women and the traditional musical instruments are played by men. Depending on the season, it is very likely to go to the beautiful waterfall to renovate and connect your spirit with nature, that involves a walk-through the jungle of 5 – 15 minutes (based on natural condition and accessibility). It takes a 45 minutes’ drive from the city to the Lake and from there 10-20 minutes on canoes to the Village and an additional 15-20 minutes on canoes to near the waterfall (based on natural condition and accessibility).

Chagres National Park
Admission included30 min

As it is customary for the indigenous to organize the best ceremonies for their guests and are very welcoming. They wear their traditional outfits for the events, some covered their bodies with traditional tattoos, perform their best dances and music for the occasion and delight your palate with their fine traditional cuisine. A very detailed speech is given about their origin, dialect, culture, tradition and lifestyle, this is a great opportunity to interact with the villagers. You may visit their community school, museum and kitchen. Take pictures with the kids, youth and the elders, also you may want to have a non-permanent, traditional tattoo. Witness the embera traditional dance and Rumba mostly performed by women and the traditional musical instruments are played by men. Depending on the season, it is very likely to go to the beautiful waterfall to renovate and connect your spirit with nature, that involves a walk-through the jungle of 5 – 15 minutes (based on natural condition and accessibility). It takes a 45 minutes’ drive from the city to the Lake and from there 10-20 minutes on canoes to the Village and an additional 15-20 minutes on canoes to near the waterfall (based on natural condition and accessibility).

Admission included2 min

As it is customary for the indigenous to organize the best ceremonies for their guests and are very welcoming. They wear their traditional outfits for the events, some covered their bodies with traditional tattoos, perform their best dances and music for the occasion and delight your palate with their fine traditional cuisine. A very detailed speech is given about their origin, dialect, culture, tradition and lifestyle, this is a great opportunity to interact with the villagers. You may visit their community school, museum and kitchen. Take pictures with the kids, youth and the elders, also you may want to have a non-permanent, traditional tattoo. Witness the embera traditional dance and Rumba mostly performed by women and the traditional musical instruments are played by men. Depending on the season, it is very likely to go to the beautiful waterfall to renovate and connect your spirit with nature, that involves a walk-through the jungle of 5 – 15 minutes (based on natural condition and accessibility). It takes a 45 minutes’ drive from the city to the Lake and from there 10-20 minutes on canoes to the Village and an additional 15-20 minutes on canoes to near the waterfall (based on natural condition and accessibility).

Panama Canal
Pass by

Drive through Panama city

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Entry/Admission - To the village
Air-conditioned vehicle
Certified Tour Guide on board
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Free Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off For: 1. Metropolitan area (Panama City) 2. Playa Bonita (Dreams and Westin Resorts) 3. Ports in Colon and Panama City 4. Airbnb customers will be provided with a meeting point via e-mail

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
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How it compares in Panama City

  • Starting price $170 is 70% above the typical $100 for tours of similar length in Panama City

Excurgo comparison of 857 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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 Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration take?

Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.

How much does Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration cost?

Prices start at $170 per person for this Panama City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.

How much does Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration cost for children?

Children aged 5–17 pay from $170, adults from $170.

Can I cancel Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration 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. Free Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off For: 1. Metropolitan area (Panama City) 2. Playa Bonita (Dreams and Westin Resorts) 3. Ports in Colon and Panama City 4. Airbnb customers will be provided with a meeting point via e-mail Pickup points include Hotel Parador Panama City, YOO Panama.

What languages is Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration offered in?

The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by LIVE FOLKS.

Reviews(5)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Sightseer635148
December 29, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
A memory for a lifetime!

I am so glad I chose this tour to visit the Embera Tribe. Hector was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable & able to translate from Spanish to English. Hector has lived in Panama 17 years and knows the people in the community really well. There were plenty of stories shared & lots of laughs. He answered all my questions about Panama, the culture & the tribe. I learned so much! The tour I took was about 6 hours. I’m so glad he encouraged me to participate in the dance at the end. This will always be a memorable experience! Thank you!

Operator response

Thank you for your great review!!

W
Wilbesonjr
December 9, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
I was totally Thrilled

There were many factors that made this excursion just AMAZINGGGG, we were a small group, easy to interact with our local guide, the people of the community was super friendly, the waterfall, the national park, Traditional Lunch and of course their traditional dances, were unique, my girlfriend wished she could live there, right in the middle of the jungle. We were thrilled.

Operator response

We are glad you had such experiences with us. Thank you!

L
Lesdrinky
August 26, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Real Time Tropical Jungle Experience

Got to say that this is the best tour I've ever done whilst on holiday. The Company owner and, on this occasion Guide for the tour, was a major contributor towards this experience. Fluent in English, he was exceedingly well informed and able to pass on this knowledge, giving us an in depth understanding of these people and how they live. He went out of his way to assist us in all aspects of this tour and I cannot recommend him and his company highly enough.

Operator response

We love what we do and show our commitment and determination on each sinlge tour that we proivde because you deserve more than just the best of us.

P
Paradise22201770047
June 23, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Great excursion

Very rewarding excursion both in terms of the environment and the population of the indigenous people we met. We learned their story from the anecdotes told by Hector, our best guide. At no time did we feel in danger or neglected on the contrary we were very well supervised especially for the crossing of the forest to the waterfall where we bathed. To renew.

Operator response

Nous travaillons toujours, pour que tous les participants (es) a nos excursions aient une unique experience et que se soit memorable pour eux, familles et amis. Merci beaucoup!

T
Tour46012355245
June 16, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Tour and tour guide

My friend and I were on this tour with a young professional, well experienced tour guide named Hector P. Hector P. Is multilingual, fluent in English with virtually no accent, which made communicating with the Embera people and other tourist a plus for our trip. He is passionate and knowledgeable about what he is doing which was refreshing and created a relaxing, fun and educational tour. He made our tour and entire trip memorable. I highly recommend this tour and tour guide.

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

We thank you for your kind words and the time set appart to write this review. Much appreciate, we always do our best to provide the best experiences to our tours participants.

$170/ person
5.0(5)
Duration6 hours
LanguagesEN, FR, ES
ConfirmationInstant
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