Monkey Island & Embera Indigenous Tribe Tour

Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panamá

LP
Layover Panama
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9 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 25
Monkey Island & Embera Indigenous Tribe Tour
Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panamá

Layover Panama
  • Email address verified
9 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 25

About this trip

 

Discover the wildlife and biodiversity of Panama - learn from the amazing canal watershed & islands. Then enjoy a ride a canoe up the Chagres River, walk to a jungle river, and visit a traditional Embera village on a full-day trip from Panama City. Learn about traditional food, culture, and dances on this 9-hour tour, which includes pickup and drop-off at your Panama City hotel. Sit down and watch a dance that depicts The Embera’s relationship with the natural world. ​

- Great for families and kids.

- Enjoy a Wildlife & Eco Cruise

- Unique adventure & cultural experience

- Includes Lunch, Fruits, Water, Snacks, boat ride, private car, and bilingual guide.

-  9 hours tour

- This is a private tour.

- We also have a French guide by request.


Other information

  • On this tour, you might be merged with another group at the Embera site. The transportation is private.
  • The tour can include some activities that can be challenging for very young children. The suggested age is 2+ years old
  • We recommend wearing water shoes, hiking sandals, or sports shoes that you don't mind if get wet, avoid beach sandals, flip flops, or Crocs similar.
  • This tour is offered only by City Hotels and Dreams Playa Bonita. Not from Cruise Terminal, Colon, or Playa Blanca. 
  • We will be able to swim in the river depending on weather conditions.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours* before the experience's start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours* before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. 

Price

USD 69 per person

Itinerary

 

 Your adventure will begin when one of our expert guides will collect you from your city hotel. We will drive for about an hour along the Soberania National Park to the Gamboa Dock, Hop aboard a high-speed motorboat, and marvel at the breathtaking flora and fauna surrounding Gatun Lake.


The lake is one of the sets of locks in the Panama Canal, on the Pacific side. There, you will have an ecological experience in the region, where you can sail by the lake and see animals and the surrounding forest. Enjoy stops at Monkey Island, home to several species of monkeys native to Central America. Monkey Island boasts an incredible amount of wildlife. Look for capuchin monkeys, Geoffroy's tamarin and howler, and other species.

We can usually see huge cargo ships navigating inside the Panama Canal.

After this, we will drive for about 45 minutes to the next adventure inside the Changres River.

​Ride a canoe up the Chagres River, walk in the rainforest (depending on weather conditions), and visit a traditional Embera village on a full-day trip from Panama City. Learn about traditional food, culture, and dances.

The Embera tribe originates from the Darien region in Panama and the Choco region of Colombia. They have lived in this area for centuries, long before the first Spanish explorer set foot in the new world.

​Before departing the village, shop for traditional handicrafts and souvenirs made by the local people. Head back down the river by canoe, and board the vehicle for the return trip to Panama City.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:  Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.

WHAT IS INCLUDED: Bottled water, fruits, Lunch (Fried piece of Tilapia fish & and plantains only), A/C transportation, bilingual guide, boat rides, Embera, and National Park Entrance fee.


WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Gratuities to the guide (Voluntary)​

WHAT TO BRING:  Hat, Cap, Sunglasses, nonslip shoes, bug spray, Light & and comfortable clothes, and cash (USD) for souvenirs or temporary tattoos.

What’s included

  • A/C Transportation
  • Seasonal fruits
  • Bilingual Guide (SP/EN)
    English & Spanish
  • Bottled of water
  • City Hotel Pickups
  • Boat Rides
  • Embera and Park Fee

What’s not included

  • Gratuity

Available Packages

3 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$465
4 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$620
5 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$725
6 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$870
7 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$1,015
8 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$1,160
9 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$1,215
10 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$1,350
11 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$1,485
12 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$1,620
13 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$1,625
14 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$1,750
15 people
Available until 2 days before departure
$1,875


Your Organizer


LP
Layover Panama
9 reviews
Layover Panama was founded in 2014 and has become one of the most reliable tour operators in Panama. We provide truly amazing experiences that combine outdoors and culture!

Reviews

Muy muy bonito, Manuel nos explico y enseno todo con mucho cuidado, visitamos lugares muy bonitos y comimos super rico, les super recomiendo el tour, el carro muy comodo y limpio !!!
By Hazel P for Private Layover Panama Canal & City Tour on Oct 01, 2024
This trip was fantastic!! Danilo was our tour guide and he was great!! I recommend this tour!!
By Diane D for Private Layover Panama Canal & City Tour on Jul 15, 2024
Thank you, Edwing, for the informative and nice tour of Panama City, while we were on transit.
By George M for Private Layover Panama Canal & City Tour on Apr 29, 2024
CL
It is lovely to step off a long flight and have someone inside the airport ready to pick you up. Levy was excellent; the directions were clear on where he would meet us. He communicated by WhatsApp to let us know he was there. He held a sign with our names on it. He was a safe driver and told us a little about the city as we drove. If you want to travel stress-free, then Levy and his team are the folks to call. The price was reasonable and this is 100% better than trying to take a Taxi or Uber. Don't make your arrival more complicated or stressful, ask for Levy he is the best.
By Chris L for Private Transportation to Dreams Playa Bonita on Apr 05, 2024
TN
We had a wonderful day with a super nice driver who accompanied us in a competent and friendly manner. The whole process, from booking to drop-off at the hotel, was sensational. We can recommend this organisation completely and without hesitation. We travelled as a family (2 adults and 1 child).
By Tim N for From Riu - Old Quarter, Culebra Nature Center & Panama Canal Imax on Mar 30, 2024
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