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EMBERA INDIAN VILLAGE TOUR, RAINFOREST & WATERFALL

Category:

Natural adventure and Cultural experience

Departure time:

Hotel: 9am

Cruise:
Port of Call = Amador
40 minutes after disembark

Length:
with waterfall: 6-7 hours or
without waterfall: 5 hours

Traffic jam involved = less than 25 minutes

Chance to miss your cruise = 0%

This tour is one of the highlights of Panama and provides a unique experience that is not to be missed! (Some other tour companies charge USD100+ more per person for less experience). We will take you to a native an authentic Embera Indian village on the shore of the Chagres River where you will learn about the natives' amazing culture, traditions and lifestyle - a lifestyle that has remained unchanged for centuries. This is a truly life-changing cultural experience. For those more adventure and if the weather conditions permit We will also explore the virgin rainforest which will take us to a beautiful waterfall that flows into a natural spring. You can sit beneath the falls, wade in the spring and take in the awesome natural beauty of this region!

Cool picture description:

First, we will pick your party up in any of our confortable vehicle

after one hour road ride we will change transportation to an authentic indian canoe.

the tour has three important part, here is the first one, the canoe ride on the Chagres river

During this time, you will feel as if you were transported 500 years ago

surrounding for landscape scenary into the rainforest

the indian will show us one of their treasure

after walk river up around 20 minutes

hidden in the rainforest

a majestic waterfall

the second important part of the tour

really pure

fresh water

where your party will relax in a beautiful natural spring pool

nature spa, great waterfall massage

awesome natural beauty of this unique region

trail back to the canoe

canoe ride to the village, 20 minutes approx.

the main attraction, the native village

the principal Tambo (house)

here the indians will welcome you warmly

the village

Parumas - traditional women dress

little native in her Tambo (house)

after look around, they will give us traditional lunch

the spokeman talk about there fascinating culture and way of life that has remained unchanged

spokewoman explain about how the women make the baskets

women dances represents great love for the animals and environment

men play music to begin the indian party

traditional "Cumbia Embera" dance

last time to close interaction with them before leave the village

buy some traditionaly artcrafts

learn the rich of their traditions and respect for the nature

is a priceless experience

truly life-changing cultural experience for your family

plus make new friends

Embera's next generation, happy and proud to be native

time to say bye to the ladies and back to the city

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, BE READY TO GET WET, please wear your swimming suits, bring towel, water shoes(do not bring open sandals or flip flops), because the path could be slippery and it will make very difficult to walk and even cause you any accident or injury. Some dry cloth is recommendable in case you need it.

PRICE

Adults or Teens: Normal = US$80 pe person or Private = US$90 per person

Child under 11: US$45 each / Child under 6 : free

The price includes:
Transportation
Air conditioned vehicle
Entrance fee the Indian Village
English/Spanish speaking guide
Beverages and snacks
Indian lunch

Note: Chagres National Park entrance fee ($5) is not included in our price.