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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La_b
Apr 2, 2024
Orlando is the BEST - This was such a beautiful experience…. Orlando was the best tour guide EVER ….. if you are visiting Panama this experience is a must do !!!
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Gareth_p
Apr 2, 2024
Great Trip!! - Great tour. Really enjoyed the canoe ride, waterfall, hike through the jungle and Embera Village. The guide was a little quieter than most but still a fantastic trip.
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Mary
Apr 1, 2024
Cesar was amazing and an excellent day - cesar from safe transport was the best guide. he spent so much time explaining the culture and history of the embera culture and community to us that we knew all the answers when the Embera people did a presentation. this was my favorite excursion of our whole trip. Cesar was fantastic and all of the Safe Transportstion guides for other groups were all very helpful and friendly. the waterfall was great; spending time with the Embera community was so educational and enjoyable. our 13 year old niece said it was her second favorite thing (the monkeys that she saw yesterday just beat it. monkeys are her favorite animal). but she did spend the entire 8 hours OFF her phone…..
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Rajika_t
Apr 1, 2024
Great family adventure - My 5 year old daughter loved the boat ride. I thought the included lunch and my tour guide Jordi's information about Panama quite nice.
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Ivonne_o
Mar 31, 2024
Amazing! - If in Panama this is a must do! Had an amazing time with our tour guide Orlando, he made this experience even more memorable, he explained every detail about the tour and shared a lot of information about the country's history and about the Embera people and culture. We hiked, ate, danced and brought back an experience like no other!
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Cruiser19134173437
Mar 27, 2024
Chagres & Embera tour with Safe Transportation a must - My sister and I had a wonderful time during this tour. Cesar was a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and courteous. The trek to the waterfall was beautiful and the Embera tribe were welcoming and a joy to be around; they're handicrafts are gorgeous! We definitely recommend you book this tour to see a different side of Panama.
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Thushanth_s
Mar 26, 2024
An incredible experience with a great driver - All of it was incredible! The guide was amazing and the Indigenous community were very welcoming! The dance, the food, the water, all amazing. Definitely do it!
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Cocodelow
Mar 25, 2024
Amazing Tour ! - The walk along the Chagres River is simply memorable. The waterfall bath was very refreshing after crossing the forest. The welcome from the Embera tribe is warm. I really enjoyed learning about their culture and history. And Orlando was a very friendly and pleasant guide ! I recommend ! Chloé
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Njll_r
Mar 24, 2024
Excellent! - What an amazing experience! Our guide, Orlando, was super nice, the whole day was just fantastic! Thank you!!
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Rachelle_r
Mar 24, 2024
Amazing experience!! - What a wonderful trip! From start to finish, everything was well organized and just as described. Our tour guide Orlando was the best!! Highly recommend this tour with this tour company!
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