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Private Embera Tribe & River Tour, all fees included
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About
Experience an unforgettable private journey along the Chagres River with a visit to an authentic Emberá indigenous community deep inside the rainforest of Chagres National Park. Travel by traditional canoe, discover breathtaking jungle scenery, learn about Emberá culture and traditions, enjoy local cuisine, and relax by beautiful waterfalls. This all-inclusive private tour includes transportation, entrance fees, canoe ride, guide, and community fees for a seamless and authentic Panama experience.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tolls & Country Taxes fees
Seasonal fruits (pineapple, banana, orange)
All Embera & Park Fees
Professional Fully Bilingual Guide
Bottled of water
Snacks
Tilapia Fish and fried plantain
No Waterfall Walk (due to safety concerns we do not visit it)
Important Information
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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We do not visit the Walterfall because of safety concerns. Many accidents occur because of the slippery path and rocks.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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About
Experience an unforgettable private journey along the Chagres River with a visit to an authentic Emberá indigenous community deep inside the rainforest of Chagres National Park. Travel by traditional canoe, discover breathtaking jungle scenery, learn about Emberá culture and traditions, enjoy local cuisine, and relax by beautiful waterfalls. This all-inclusive private tour includes transportation, entrance fees, canoe ride, guide, and community fees for a seamless and authentic Panama experience.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tolls & Country Taxes fees
Seasonal fruits (pineapple, banana, orange)
All Embera & Park Fees
Professional Fully Bilingual Guide
Bottled of water
Snacks
Tilapia Fish and fried plantain
No Waterfall Walk (due to safety concerns we do not visit it)
Itinerary
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Emberá-Wounaan Comarca
The Emberá Indigenous people are one of Panama’s most vibrant native cultures, living along the rivers of the Darién region and the Chagres rainforest. Rivers shape their daily life and transportation, and visitors arrive by traditional dugout canoe. Their cuisine features fresh river fish, plantains, rice, and tropical fruits, often cooked in banana leaves. Known for colorful clothing, jagua body art, music, and dance, the Emberá preserve traditions deeply connected to nature and their ancestors.
4 hours
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Lake Alajuela
Lake Alajuela, also known as Lago Alajuela or formerly Madden Lake, is a large artificial reservoir in central Panama created in 1935 by the construction of Madden Dam on the Chagres River. The lake is one of the main freshwater sources supporting the Panama Canal and supplies a significant portion of drinking water for Panama City.
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Chagres River
The Chagres River is one of the most important rivers in Panama and plays a vital role in the operation of the Panama Canal. Flowing approximately 193 kilometers (120 miles), the river originates in the mountains of central Panama and empties into the Caribbean Sea near the town of Chagres.
