Embera Indigenous Tribe and Waterfall Experience (SUV 1 - 7 Passengers)
Joined 2024
Experience the life, history, culture, folklore and rainforest around the original inhabitants of ancient Panama, the Embera Indigenous tribe. Enjoy the scenery around the waterfall, Chagres River and Alajuela Lake, home to the caretakers of the land.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At meeting point agreed upon
- We'll agree where you would like to be picked up. It could be your hotel lobby driveway, Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY), Albrook Airport (PAC), Howard Intl Airport (BLB), Panama Cruise Terminal (Amador)
Arrival at Alajuela Lake
Upon arrival to the Alajuela Lake, we'll catch a boat that will take us upriver to the waterfall
Arrival at the Embera Village
After enjoying the waterfall, we'll be transported back to the village where fresh fruit snacks and typical lunch menu will be served prior to the presentation that the tribe's guest relations officer will present to us.
Tribal Dance Experience
We'll be asked to come to the main hut to witness the show of the tribal dances of the village.
Walkthrough of the village and surrounding area
We'll be guided by one of the villagers who will show the way they live as well as their living quarters
Crafts and Souvenir Shopping
Each family group manufacture handcrafts that are displayed on individual tables (1 per family) where they offer it to the visitors in order to provide for the community.
Depart the Embera Village
Well thank the villagers for hosting us during our visit, say goodby and boar the boat that will transport us back to the mainland
Arrival at Panama City
After driving for 1 hour we arrive at the downtown Panama City area.
Ending Point
Drop off at the agreed upon drop off point
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
· Private round trip transport from pickup point to the Alajuela Lake
· Highway tolls and fuel surcharges
· Parking fees
· English speaking guide services
· Admissions fee to the Embera Village
· Round trip boat ride from the mainland to the waterfall and the village, fuel surcharges and lifejackets
· Bottled water and soft drinks
· Typical tribal lunch menu (fried freshwater fish with fried plantains.
· Lexus LX570 Luxury SUV, with a 5.7 liter V8 gasoline engine, all wheel drive, automatic transmission, leather seats, moon roof, dual zone air conditioning system, cool box, stereo sound system.
· Gratuities
· Snacks and other foods
· Towels
· Sunscreen
Tour Important Information
· Our rainy season is from mid April to mid December, so please bring a poncho. Also bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
· The tour involves walking in the river bed on the way to the waterfall so please wear shoes that are suitable to walk in water.
· You'll be required to walk over large rocks and rocky river bed on the way to the waterfall.
· The food that will be served at the village is fresh fruit (pineapple, papaya, mangoes, bananas), fried fish and fried plantains. You are welcome to bring your own if you dislike the above mentioned menu.
Important message from the supplier
I am flexible with tours and transfers, please reach out to me with any questions might have.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 15 days prior to meeting time
- 80% Refund - 8 to 14 days prior to meeting time
- 70% Refund - 2 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 1 day(s) prior to meeting time
- No Refund - less than - 24 hours before the meeting time
Joined 2024
About Mario
I come from a family of hard working entrepreneurs who taught me self respect, global business, common sense, humility, family values, and respect to God, country, fellow human beings, all living creatures and nature in general. Above all, I am a husband and a father to six exceptional girls and boys who make me very proud.
I love deep sea fishing around the Pearl Island Archipelago in Panama's Pacific Ocean. I also enjoy cooking for my friends and family as well as dinning out at the best European and Chinese restaurants that Panama has to offer.
Hosting and making friends, showing people my beautiful country, that I love so much, comes very natural to me. The fact that I went to a military school in the USA also gives me the knowledge on the culture and ways of the American traveler as well as being courteous and always on time to all meetings, appointments and events.
With tourism I’ve found a beautiful side of both, Panama and myself. I love Panama and would love to show it to you through my eyes. I enjoy hosting and entertaining guests from all over the world, not only as a local tour guide, but as a friend or family member abroad would do.
If you have any questions or special requests, don't hesitate to contact me, I'll make sure we figure out together how best to solve any issues that may be preventing you to make an educated decision. I'm very flexible and easy to work with.
I look forward to meeting you and your loved ones on your next visit to Panama. Take good care.
Safe travels,
Mario
$360/ per group
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