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A wooden boat with benches, a red object on the deck, and a rocky shoreline. 2
A thatched-roof wooden structure with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery. 3
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By R&E Transfer Panama

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $135 and current price is $122 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Experience an unforgettable private journey along the Chagres River with a visit to an authentic Emberá indigenous community deep inside the rainforest of Chagres National Park. Travel by traditional canoe, discover breathtaking jungle scenery, learn about Emberá culture and traditions, enjoy local cuisine, and relax by beautiful waterfalls. This all-inclusive private tour includes transportation, entrance fees, canoe ride, guide, and community fees for a seamless and authentic Panama experience.

Activity location

  • Emberá-Wounaan Comarca
    • Emberá-Wounaan Comarca, Emberá-Wounaan Comarca, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Emberá-Wounaan Comarca
    • Emberá-Wounaan Comarca, Emberá-Wounaan Comarca, Panama

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Expert English-speaking Guide
  • Inclusions
    Seasonal fruits (pineapple, banana, orange)
  • Inclusions
    No hidden charges
  • Inclusions
    All Embera & Park Fees
  • Inclusions
    Bottled of water
  • Inclusions
    Tilapia Fish and fried plantain
  • Exclusions
    No Waterfall Walk (due to safety concerns we do not visit it)

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • We do not visit the Walterfall because of safety concerns. Many accidents occur because of the slippery path and rocks.

Activity itinerary

Emberá-Wounaan Comarca

  • 4h
The Emberá Indigenous people are one of Panama’s most vibrant native cultures, living along the rivers of the Darién region and the Chagres rainforest. Rivers shape their daily life and transportation, and visitors arrive by traditional dugout canoe. Their cuisine features fresh river fish, plantains, rice, and tropical fruits, often cooked in banana leaves. Known for colorful clothing, jagua body art, music, and dance, the Emberá preserve traditions deeply connected to nature and their ancestors.

Lake Alajuela (Pass by)

Lake Alajuela, also known as Lago Alajuela or formerly Madden Lake, is a large artificial reservoir in central Panama created in 1935 by the construction of Madden Dam on the Chagres River. The lake is one of the main freshwater sources supporting the Panama Canal and supplies a significant portion of drinking water for Panama City.

Chagres River (Pass by)

The Chagres River is one of the most important rivers in Panama and plays a vital role in the operation of the Panama Canal. Flowing approximately 193 kilometers (120 miles), the river originates in the mountains of central Panama and empties into the Caribbean Sea near the town of Chagres.

Location

Activity location

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    Emberá-Wounaan Comarca
    • Emberá-Wounaan Comarca, Emberá-Wounaan Comarca, Panama

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Emberá-Wounaan Comarca
    • Emberá-Wounaan Comarca, Emberá-Wounaan Comarca, Panama

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