Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
An unique experience where you can step back in time on a tour to visit one of the Emberá communities who still live in traditional villages deep in the rainforest of Panamá, besides the Chagres river inside The Chagres National Park. The Emberá people are proud to share their culture and traditions with visitors.
The day begins with the Hotel pick up to proceed to thePier, where you will embark for a motored canoe ride, in the main water tributary of the Famous Panama Canal Gatun Lake.
At arrival, you will be receive with a traditional greeting with music, they will also give you a short presentation about the Emberá culture, including dances, craft work, traditions, ecc.. The lunch is prepared by the indigenous and consist in fish wrapped in plantain leaves with Patacones. Before returning to the pier, you will have spare time to buy some craft, get an Embera tattoo or simply walk around.
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Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
light traditional indigenous lunch. Usually fish from the river with plantain.
All Fees and Taxes
Boat ride from Gamboa to the Embera community Ella Puru
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Any other hotel or Airbnb not listen but in the financial district, city center, Casco Viejo or Albrook.
Traveler pickup
Tocumen Intl Airport, Panama City, Panama
WF6G+JXJ, Panama City, Panama
Gatun Lake, Panama City, Panama On our way to the port we will enjoy the magnificent Gatun lake, where the huge vessels transit the Canal of Panama from ocean to ocean
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Gabriele_M
19 Apr 2023
Die Möglichkeit, die den Embera gegeben wird, ihr selbst bestimmtes kulturelles Leben in einem geschützten Raum uneingeschränkt zu leben, außer, dass die Kinder in die staatliche Schule gehen müssen.
Christian war ein prima Guide; für das, was auf dem Trip geboten wurde, war dieser viel zu teuer.
David_A
27 Mar 2023
Our guide, Eustacio de as incredible. He was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. The Embera people, their food, and culture were amazing. Thank you for letting us spend the morning in your village.
Lynnette_P
13 Jul 2022
Christian was a great tour guide. It was a great experience. I would definitely recommend it. Worth it.
This tour in
Panama City
is organized by
VOYaIR PTY
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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