Best restaurant for romantic dinner in Panama City, Panama
Handpicked by a Local Expert
Want to Run Your Own
My Guide Website?
Find Out More
My Guide Website?
Panama City: Emberá Village Overnight Tour
Journey to the Emberá village by canoe, explore their culture, and enjoy traditional dances and meals on this immersive tour.
Our Top Experiences and Tours in Panama:
If youʻre booking your trip to Panama last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!- Panama: 6-Hour Panama Canal Southbound Cruise & Lunch
- From Panama City: 4 San Blas Islands Day Trip with Lunch
- Monkey Island and Indian Village Tour
- From Panama City: El Valle de Anton Private Full-Day Tour
- Panama City: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Emberá culture
- Enjoy a scenic canoe ride across Lake Alajuela
- Learn about medicinal plants on a rainforest hike
- Savor traditional Emberá meals and dances
- Engage with locals and explore the village at your own pace
Description
Your adventure begins when one of the friendly and knowledgeable guides picks you up at your Panama City hotel around 7:30-8:00 AM. Enjoy a scenic drive of about an hour to the boat ramp, where members of the Emberá village will greet you with their traditional dugout canoe. As you journey upriver, take in the stunning flora and fauna of the region. Be sure to bring a raincoat for possible water spray during the canoe ride. Upon arrival at the village, you will be welcomed with traditional music and a warm greeting from the villagers. You’ll have some free time to explore the village on your own before attending a short presentation about Emberá culture, traditions, and crafts. Following the presentation, enjoy a delicious lunch featuring either fish or chicken with patacones (fried plantains). After lunch, you’ll have more free time to wander the village, purchase exquisite crafts, receive a temporary tattoo, or engage in conversations with the Emberá people. The villagers will then perform traditional shamanic and celebratory dances and music, offering a vibrant display of their cultural heritage. Post-performance, relax and immerse yourself in village life. You can sit in a hammock, swim in the river, observe daily activities, play with the children, or explore the village’s houses, gardens, and farms. You may even have the unique experience of helping to harvest or prepare your dinner. Before dinner, you’ll head to your tambo, a traditional Emberá house made of palm leaves and wood, where you’ll share the space with individual mats provided for sleeping. Dinner will be a delicious meal of stewed chicken over rice (subject to availability). After dinner, unwind around a campfire, listening to music and chatting with villagers. You can join in the dancing before settling in for the night. You’ll sleep as the Emberá do, on a sleeping pad with sheets, lulled by the soothing sounds of the village and jungle. At sunrise, you can observe the morning routine from the comfort of your bed or join in by taking a refreshing morning bath in the river. Breakfast will be fry bread and eggs, accompanied by local tea or coffee. After a leisurely morning, you’ll head back to the city, arriving in the early afternoon with warm memories and new friendships among the Emberá people.Includes
Lunch All activities Professional guide Pickup and drop-off Dinner Breakfast Entry to Emberá villageImportant Information
- -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 -A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund-
Reserve Your Experience
From$430.00Book Now! Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Directions
Gallery
