Emberá Village Overnight Tour

Recommended by 93% of travelers

Panama City, Panama

1 day 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Go into the home area of the Emberá, and learn more about these indigenous people of Panama during this overnight private tour. Experience what everyday life is like for them as you travel to their village in a canoe. Cruise down Lake Alajuela, take a short hike in the rainforest (optional), eat lunch in the village, and watch traditional dance and music performances of the Emberá. Then, stay overnight in a traditional hut for an authentic experience.

Day-tour to the Emberá village in Panama from Panama City
Immerse yourself in the rainforest on this cultural experience
Get to know more about the Emberá culture, traditions, and crafts
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Lunch
All activities
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Dinner
Breakfast

Gratuities
Outlying areas such as Playa Bonita and Tocumen have a $50 surcharge

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up at any hotel, house, AirBNB or cruise ship port within Panama City. Outlying areas such as Playa Bonita and Tocumen have a $50 surcharge. Special arrangements at an additional charge can be made for pick up at the Colon port.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Be ready for your private Emberá village experience at the time and place specified when you were booking. Depending on what option you chose, your private group could consist of just yourself or you and family or friends. Because this is a private tour, you can expect very special attention during this 8-hour day.

Start by getting picked up at your Panama City hotel early in the morning for a 1-hour drive to Lake Alajuela. Members of the Emberá village will meet you, and load your group into their canoe for a short ride across the lake. The canoe ride will last about another 45 minutes, and you can choose to stop at a waterfall for a quick dip in the water before you go to the village.

When you reach the village, you have about 10 minutes of free time to wander. Watch a presentation, and become more familiar with the Emberá culture, its traditions, and its crafts. Grab lunch while in the village, and then decide if your group would like to take a short rainforest hike where you can learn about medicinal plants from one of the village elders.

Next up, more free time is on your schedule. You can explore the village as you walk around the area. You’ll be able to purchase gifts (own expense), get a temporary tattoo, or talk with some of the local people.

Before you get in the canoe again to ride back down the lake, get sent off by watching traditional Emberá dances and hearing traditional Emberá music.

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
Service animals allowed
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated provided the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist with boarding and disembarking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Infants must sit on laps
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate