Overview
Your adventure begins as we take you away from Panama City to the pristine wilderness of Chagres National Park. Here, the Embera people will welcome you aboard a traditional canoe for a journey up the river that feeds the famous Panama Canal.
Prepare for breathtaking scenery as you glide through the lush rainforest. Your guide will then lead you on a short hike to a hidden waterfall where you can plunge into its cool, crystal-clear waters.
After your refreshing swim, the Embera community will welcome you into their village to share their ancient culture. Enjoy a delicious, traditional lunch, listen to a breef about their culture from one of the village's leaders, and get captivated by their traditional music and dances, and don’t be shy—they’ll invite you to join in!
This isn't just a tour—it's a genuine connection with nature and an ancient way of life.
Ready for an unforgettable experience? Book your spot now and create memories that will last a lifetime!
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Bottled water
- Pick up from accommodations in downtown Panama City and Casco Viejo
- Lunch (Fried fish and plantains with fruits in season)
✗ Not Included
- Handcrafts (optional)
- Embera Community and Chagres National Park entry tax should be paid cash to the guide upon pick up
Itinerary
Good to Know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- EMBERA COMMUNITY AND CHAGRES NATIONAL PARK ENTRY TAX (USD $35 PER PERSON) IS NOT INCLUDED AND MUST BE PAID CASH
- Bring water shoes with good grip, hiking sandals or sport shoes that you don't mind if get wet, avoid beach sandals, flip flops or Crocs like because you will be walking on mud, slippery rocks and through water
- You can swim in the waterfall 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.
- Bring cash in case you want to buy souvenirs or have a temporary tattoo.
- Mosquito repellant is not needed. Bring sunscreen and hat
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairment
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Special Instructions
Pick up for Group tour from 8:00AM, exact pick up time will be informed by email after 8PM the night before tour date.
Pick up time for private tour 8:30 AM
Embera Community entry tax (USD $30 per person) should be paid cash to the guide upon pick up
We recommend wearing water shoes or sport shoes that you don't mind if get wet, avoid beach sandals or flip flops because you will be walking on mud, rocks and through water. Mosquito repellent is not required. Bring sunscreen and hat.
At the end of the trail there is a waterfall with shallow waters where you can swim with clothes or you could bring a swimsuit under clothes because there is no place to change there. There will be proper bathrooms at the village where you can change therefore bring an extra change of dry clothes for the way back to your accommodation.
We suggest you bring cash in case you want to buy souvenirs or have a temporary tattoo.