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Code: CL007

Chagres River + Waterfall + Embera Indian Village + Canal: Gatun Locks 

Category: Natural adventure and Cultural experience 

Departure: Any Colon Docks 

Length: 7-8 hours or without waterfall: 6 hours  

Traffic jam involved = less than 25 minutes

Chance to miss your cruise = 0%

First, it will take us 20 minutes to go to the Canal, here you will enter the Gatun locks observation deck,  the Panama Canal is recognized as one of the most significant engineering feats in the world, you will now see why it deserves this reputation. At the verbal presentation you will learn about the incredible engineering it took to build them, and there operational significance for international commerce during the last 90 years. You will  see the awesome sight of 10,000+ ton vessels carrying there cargo to ports of call around the world. Second, we will take a 40 minutes traditional indian canoe ride through the Changres River to arrive at the village. During this time, you will feel as if you were transported  to the year 1492. Here the indians will welcome you warmly, and speak to you about there fascinating culture and way of life that has remained literaly unchanged for centuries. Later you will have the opportunity to see an authentic indian dance that represents these peoples great respect and love for the animals and environment of their world. You will also learn other incredible facets of there way of life. Forth, we will journey by canoe for 30 minutes to a trail that takes us 20 minutes later to a majestic waterfall, where you can swim in a beautiful natural spring pool, and take in the awesome natural beauty of this unique region. Then, we will return to the village for lunch and you will have the opportunity to buy some traditionaly carved artcrafts, and later, we will travel back to the indian pier. Finally, you will return to your cruise to continue with your travel, and share with others your incredible cultural experience!

Note: In our journey to the waterfall, we have to do some hiking over some roughish terrain (not what it can't be done) which will take more or less 20 minutes (according to each persons possibilities) all though we have had people from 2 to 80 years old that have done it. We state this because if you feel that somebody in your family or group would not be able to do this please advise.
 
Also, during winter season (from April to middle of December) be ready to get wet, please wear your swimming suits, bring towel, water shoes(do not bring open sandals or flip flops), it will make very difficult to walk and of course some dry cloth in case you need them.

For Carnival's Cruise passengers we are split our tour CL007 as follow:

Tour CL007-1 (without waterfall)
All friends in this tour will have plenty time in the Indian Village and the Canal and the will return at the dock at 3 pm approx. so as well they will have time to do some shopping. 

Tour CL007 (with waterfall)
The waterfall extension means than our friends will have a fully Panama experience but with less time in each destination. This tour is not recommendable if your main interest is the Canal. On this tour we will return at the dock at 3:30pm approx.

Rate : Proportional according with the final PAX #
My tours usually have a  Final PAX number of 15+ people booked for any particular date, Please contact  me on the date you are arriving in Panama so I can quote you the accurate rate for that day.      

The price includes:
Transfer from and to the Colon dock
Air conditioned minibuses
Entrance fee to Gatun Locks, Chagres National Park and, Indian Village
English/Spanish speaking guide
Beverages and snacks
Indian lunch

Additional cost and discount:
1. PAX disembarking in Gatun lake will pay Gatun Facility fee (USD5 additional)
2. Children under 11 years old  have 5 dollars discount.  
3. Children under 5 years travel free but they no counts as PAX

  

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