Chagres Rainforest Tour: An Insightful Journey into Embera Indigenous Village
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Immerse yourself in the Chagres Rainforest on a tour to the Embera Indigenous Village. Discover stunning landscapes, embark on a rainforest hike, and delve into the fascinating Embera lifestyle.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chagres National Park - The day begins with the transfer by car from your hotel or residence in Panama City to the Chagres National Park, one of the most important forest and water reserves in Panama, where a traditional canoe will take us to a point at the shore in the middle of the Chagres River, from there we will hike real jungle, it will be 20 minutes walking over mud, water and slippery rocks to a beautiful and pristine waterfall where you have a refreshing bath or just enjoy the scenery.
  • Chagres River - We will visit a real Embera indigenous community who will welcome us to enjoy lunch, music and dances in a traditional hut followed by a conversation with the chief or one of the leaders about the culture and way of life of this tribe until today.
What's Included
  • Pick up from accommodations in downtown Panama City
  • Knowledgeable local guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Lunch included
  • Snacks provided
What's Not Included
  • Handcrafts
  • Extra fee of US$30 per group (for private bookings only) if pick up is from Playa Bonita or airport
Additional Information

Come join us for a thrilling encounter with an authentic Embera tribe, located just an hour away from Panama City, nestled within the lush jungle surrounding the Chagres river. This unique adventure, far removed from modern civilization, offers an alluring blend of scenic nature, a captivating trek through the rainforest, and a fascinating glimpse into the Embera way of life.

  • We recommend to wear water shoes, hiking sandals or sport shoes that you don’t mind if get wet, avoid beach sandals, flip flops or Crocs similars because you will be walking on mud, slippery rocks and water.
  • At the end of the trail there is a waterfall with shallow waters where you can swim with clothes or you could bring swimsuit under clothes because there is no place to change there. There are proper bathrooms at the village where you can change at the end and bring an extra change of clothes for the way back to your accommodation.
  • We suggest to bring cash in case you want to buy souvenirs or have a temporary tattoo.
  • Mosquito repellant is not needed. Bring sunscreen and hat. Long pants and long sleeves are suggested (no required) to protect skin from sunlight but avoid jeans.
Location
Chagres National Park
Carretera Madden,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Janet_h
May 29, 2024
Beautiful cultural experience - Amazing experience meeting these kind and sincere people. Amazing scenery Thank you for sharing your home with us!
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Riiggz
May 28, 2024
Perfect Excursion, Easy Hike, Dance Eat & Celebrate !!!! - This was my favorite day while visiting Panama. Easy going hike with a refreshing swim by the waterfalls but visiting the indigenous village is something I’ll cherish for ever. Learning about their history, their food was amazing, & dancing amongst them, I didn’t want to leave. Make sure to support & buy some crafts but I almost shed a tear when we had to leave. Fernando our tour guide was also one of my favorite people I met on vacation. Don’t hesitate to book this excursion.
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Herbl2021
May 27, 2024
Embera Tribe - Amazing trip. Views are extraordinary. Indigenous people will give you an experience you’ll never forget. A must for those who love adventure.
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D8743wbandreas
May 27, 2024
Amazing day!!’n - It was amazing, Fernando was super knowledgeable and an am amazing your guide. To see him interact with the tribe was inspiring. Great experience
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Sharon
May 26, 2024
Best day ever - Our day out to visit the embera village and the hike to the waterfall was awesome. Our trip started with a transfer to the Chagres river from where we boarded a canoe to take us further into the rain forest. After about 40 minutes we got out of the canoe and hiked to a waterfall which was very pretty. Back on the canoe and to the embera village where we were warmly greeted by the local villagers who provided us with lunch, a show & allowed us to look round their village. This was the best day of our trip and although we were over 1 hour away from our ship we felt very safe and assured of a timely return
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Jean_s
May 19, 2024
Memorable experience - The warmth care and friendliness of the guide and the E.bera people especially the hard work they put in. A great and memorable experience Highly recommended
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Annie_h
May 19, 2024
Perfecto!! Better than imagined! - This was an absolute delete, a 10/10 experience! My husband is always very against tours but he was thrilled by this one too. Our tour guide Fernando couldn’t have been more accommodating and helpful. He really helped a lady on our hike the entire way, holding her hand so she wouldn’t trip. He also got right into the water and took pictures of everyone at the waterfall. The villiage was amazing and the meal was fantastic. This was one of those trip of a lifetime experiences that not many get to enjoy. Highly recommend!!
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Kiara_k
May 17, 2024
Amazing - Loved this tour, it felt like three separate tours in one from the boat ride to the hike to the culture part. I would recommend this for anyone
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381danishag
May 14, 2024
Excellent tour - This tour was amazing, it was the highlight of my trip. Demetrio was a great guide he was knowledgeable, fun, made sure everyone was safe. The hike was a lil rough I recommend to take good water shoes, water and sunscreen. It gets very HOT but once you get in the water you’ll feel very refreshed. The Embera village was so beautiful the people were so welcoming. It was so nice to be able to interact with the locals and learn about their culture and traditions. I recommend this tour 100%.
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Luismarioa9
May 13, 2024
You learn so much about the Embera people - Demetrio was an excellent guide. I learned so much about the Embera people. I enjoyed the fish, the canoe ride, and the hike to the waterfall. I also got a tattoo.
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