Embera Indian Village (Entrances included)
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Panama City, Panama
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- LunchFruit, fish and fried plantain
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Admission Fee - Entrace to Chagres National Park
- Admission Fee - Entrance to Embera Indian Village
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Chagres River
6 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jose_L
It was an incredible experience!!!! Ariel was excellent, with a perfect knowledge of what he was talking, very interesting information about the tour to the Embera Village and about Panama itself. The tour is perfect, beautiful and this are such nice people letting us inside their home.
I will definitely recommend this.
Reviews
4.9
based on 61 reviews
Patricia_S, Apr 2026
There was a bit of walking involved to get to the waterfall which included walking through water and climbing over some rocks. Other than that, we had an excellent time and our guide, Juan, and the driver were both excellent.
Kathleen_S, Mar 2025
Juan was extremely professional and helpful throughout the trip. Embers tribe was very welcoming and did a wonderful job of explaining and showing us how they live. Food was refreshing
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for choosing us, we're glad you enjoyed it.
Seema_V, Apr 2024
Guide was not knowledgeable. Very bad attitude. Our conoe driver was not trained and we all felt in the water conoe upset down. My friend got injured badly. Guide don’t had first aid kit. Provide from other conoe passing by. We were feeling like we are not going to survive. It worst experience of my life. Road going to Conoe is very scary. Not recommended at all.
Aaron_D, Apr 2024
We really enjoyed visiting the Embera Village and seeing the wonderful culture and friendliness of the tribe. Additionally, our guide Ariel was amazing! He provided so much information about the tribe as well as Panama in general and also spoke multiple languages, which was very cool! Definitely recommend for anyone to try this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
What a joy to know that you enjoyed the culture of one of our indigenous groups, thank you for recommending us!
Temima_S, Jan 2024
Erica was amazing!! The waterfall and river were beautiful and the village was very unique and interesting!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
It's good to know that you had a good time, nature is incredible!
Jose_L, Dec 2023
It was an incredible experience!!!! Ariel was excellent, with a perfect knowledge of what he was talking, very interesting information about the tour to the Embera Village and about Panama itself. The tour is perfect, beautiful and this are such nice people letting us inside their home.
I will definitely recommend this.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for recommending us, we know you had an incredible time.
Sarah_J, Dec 2023
The Embera Village experience was so interesting! We learned about their culture, how they live, the challenges they face to provide for themselves. They prepared a delicious lunch for us, danced for us and showed some of their crafts. Oliver was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and thoughtful and kind. I highly recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
We are happy that you enjoyed the experience with one of the indigenous groups of our country.
Maria_A, Jul 2023
Dear all! I want to recommend this trip. It was soo amazing. Our guide, the vehicle, the organization and the amazing view and culture of the Emberá Tribe was unique.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for recommending us, we are happy that you enjoyed the experience with our indigenous people.
Roberto_P, Jul 2023
The Embera Village trip was a fun experience, we learned about how the natives live & their culture. Lunch was yummy. The trip on the piragua boat was beautiful. Only complaint was that the tour guide never took us to the "Mono Waterfall" which was one of the highlights of booking this excursion to begin with. The worst part was that she never even informed us about it, we had to ask why we didn't go to the waterfall and her explanation was that there was a low tide and too muddy around the waterfall. We had our bathing suits/water shoes on the whole day and for nothing. We found it very unprofessional for her to not disclose anywhere during the tour that the Mono Waterfall wasn't going to be done. Too much time was spent in Embera village. Price was too much just to go see one thing. Also do not recommend at the Embera Village to do the temporary tattoos, the natives say it lasts 8 days which is a lie, once you shower it starts coming off!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. At the end of the dry season the river level drops too low and for safety reasons there are a few months when we do not go to the waterfall. We regret that you were not informed in advance.
Sherrie_R, Jun 2023
An amazing adventure. Juan our tour guide; he is exceptional. The tribe was friendly and informative.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
It's good that you enjoyed the day with our indigenous people. Thanks for choosing us
Teresa_F, Apr 2023
Such a fun adventure. Our guide, Esteban, was friendly, knowledgable, and made the day so much fun. Lunch was delicious - fried fish and fresh Panama fruits!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hello there! thank you for your review!
Michael_D, Mar 2023
This is a very memorable day trip - complete with a canoe trip and hike to a waterfall for a leisurely swim, followed by a return by canoe to an Embera community of indigenous Panamanians. This community has remained warmly welcoming and very proud of their traditions. We were a group of FOUR! Excellent tour guide (Juan). Absolutely worth the trip out of the city.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
We are glad you enjoyed the tour!
Kimberly_W, Nov 2022
This tour is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Juan did a fantastic job from beginning to end. My Husband, Daughter (8) and I all had a fabulous time. If you're visiting Panama, I/We would HIGHLY recommend this tour! Thank you Viator!
Andrew_B, Jul 2022
I cannot say enough good things about this once in a lifetime experience! Tour bus was prompt, clean and well labeled at pick up. Our tour guide was fun, sweet and gregarious. We learned a ton from him about The village we visited and the people. The ride from center of Panama City was about 40 minutes on smooth paved roads.
Once you arrive at the pickup point you are taken by a large motorized canoe to where the jungle hike begins. This hike is not rated as easy, in fact you’ll need to be quite fit and a little brave. You will get muddy, climb over rocks, trudge through water (waste deep at one point) and make your way over slick and wet surfaces. We thought it was a fantastic adventure and the waterfall was well worth the 20 minute journey from the boat. We were given ample time to enjoy the reward and our guide swam with us, took pictures for us and showed us how to get behind the waterfall.
After making our way back to the boat it was a short ride to the village. We were kindly welcomed and enjoyed a dance with the children of the tribe. They were adorable, happy, and friendly! There are bathrooms there. We then had a delicious lunch cooked in front of us and fresh fruit. We then learned more about the tribe and had the opportunity to try some of their woven handcraft. After we got “tattoos” (like henna) painted in our arms for $5 each and had the opportunity to chat with some of the tribe members & purchase any of the things they’ve Made that they were selling.
The day lasted about 6 hours. 10 out of 10!! Book this adventure!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2022
thank you for taking the time and telling us about your experience in detail.
Julian_B, Jul 2022
This was an awesome excursion and well worth the price. From the moment we were picked up at the hotel to when we were dropped off was enjoyable. We had the best tour guide, Juan from Monkey Adventures. The canoe ride, the waterfall, the village folks, their dancing and food, everything was great!!
Response from Host, Sep 2022
It was a pleasure to be part of your panamanian experience!
Meenken_A, Feb 2022
This tour is the best tour ever. The Embera are such lovely people, they welcomed us with open arms and shared their culture and traditions with us.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
We are glad you enjoyed. Thanks for your preference!
Lisandra_R, Jul 2023
Hermosa experiencia la que tuvimos en la Comunidad y pudimos conocer su cultura y estar en contacto con la madre naturaleza,gracias
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Gracias por dejarnos saber que disfrutaron de la excursión, esperamos tenerlos de vuelta pronto.
Maylin_D, Mar 2023
Este tour es uno de los mejores para hacer en Panama! Es una experiencia única! El traslado fue puntual y todo en la comunidad Embera, desde la llegada a la salida fue espectacular! No doy 5 starts solo pork pensé que nos llevarían a la cascada y no fue así! Pero todo lo demás estuvo excelente!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su experiencia. La visita a la cascada depende de las condiciones del tiempo, el acceso a la cascada se pone difícil al final de la temporada seca.
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