Panama City: Embera Village Day Tour Embera day tour for 3 adults

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ID: GYG790716-1265011
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Country: Panama

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Immerse in Embera culture on an 8-hour tour from Panama City. Ride a traditional canoe, enjoy a waterfall dip, and experience village life.
Embark on an unforgettable journey to the heart of Panama's rainforest with the Embera Village Day Tour. Your adventure begins with a pickup from your Panama City hotel around 8:00 AM. Enjoy a scenic one-hour drive to the point where you'll meet the Emberá tribe and board a traditional dugout canoe. As you glide upriver, take in the lush surroundings and, if conditions allow, stop for a refreshing dip at a spectacular waterfall.

Upon arrival at the village, receive a warm traditional greeting with music and smiles from the villagers. Spend the first few minutes exploring the village at your own pace before attending a short presentation about Embera culture, traditions, and crafts. Afterward, savor a delicious lunch featuring fish and patacones (fried plantains).
Post-lunch, you have the option to join a short jungle hike with a village elder to learn about medicinal plants. Enjoy free time to wander, purchase unique crafts, or engage in conversations with the Emberá people.

The day concludes with traditional shamanic and celebratory dances and music, ensuring a memorable cultural experience. Finally, board the canoe for the return trip downriver and back to Panama City, arriving around 4:00 PM.

Highlights

  • Experience a traditional Embera village welcome with music
  • Enjoy a scenic canoe ride through Lake Alajuela and the rainforest
  • Savor a traditional lunch of fish or chicken and patacones
  • Discover Embera culture and crafts through a guided presentation
  • Participate in traditional dances and receive a shamanic blessing

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-Children must be accompanied by an adult
-At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
-Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
-A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.