Emberá Village Overnight Tour

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.

During your time in Panama, learn a bit about the indigenous Emberá people on this overnight trip from Panama City to a village in the rain forest, which you'll reach by motorized canoe. You will be welcomed and immersed into the local culture as you interact with members of the Emberá community, enjoy traditional music and dancing, and have an opportunity to purchase their beautiful handmade crafts. You spend the night in an open air Embera hut and enjoy authentic Embera meals.

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
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
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate