- Chagres River - Your adventure will begin when a friendly guide picks you up at your Panama City hotel 8:00 am. You will arrive at the shores of Lake Alajuela where the Ember will meet you with their handmade dugout canoe. You will embark on a 30-60 minute boat ride (time depends of water level in the river). You will pass through virgin rain forest and see many birds, such as herons, egrets, osprey, possibly toucans and wild parrots, as well as turtles, maybe a caiman and if you are lucky a sloth, otter or monkeys from the boat. If the water level is high enough you can stop at a local waterfall for a quick dip on the way to the village.\n\nUpon arrival in the village you will be greeted with a traditional greeting of music and seated in a typical community hut you will be treated to a fascinating presentation by the Ember about their history, culture and how they live.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
This is a very unique tour, you will be taken back in time as you visit an Indian village in the jungle and on the shores of the Charges river in Panama. The Embera tribe are Native Americans who have inhabited Panama for centuries. As you enter the village you will be received by tribe members who are friendly and interactive. They will show you their way of life, culture, dances, and learn facts about their everyday life. You will also visit a small indigenous market where you may purchase artisan items created by the natives themselves. Lunch will be provided as well. You will then travel upriver to a beautiful waterfall and hike a short distance through the rainforest while seeing birds, the occasional monkey, fish, and various other forms of wildlife.
Everything is included, hotel pickup, river transport, guides, lunch, translation services.
- Minimum of two passengers for this booking
- Please bring towels, hiking and/or water shoes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
