Panama Canal Eco Cruise and Embera Village Combo Tour

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Itinerary
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Pass By: Chagres River, Gamboa Panama

To start this tour, we will follow the Panama Canal north to the town of Gamboa, where the Chagres River meets the canal.

Stop At: Panama Canal, Gatun Lakee, Panama City Panama

To start this tour, we will follow the Panama Canal north to the town of Gamboa, where the Chagres River meets the canal. We will ride along the waters of the Panama Canal right next to the ships passing through on their way to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Our destination is Gatun Lake, where we will cruise around islands created during the canal construction and see the abundant wildlife on its shores

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Monkey Island, Gatun Lake, Panama City Panama

We will cruise around islands created during the canal construction and see the abundant wildlife on its shores. We will visit the famous Monkey Islands where we can see capuchins, howlers, and tamarins up close in their natural habitat.

Duration: 40 minutes

Pass By: Chagres National Park, Carretera Madden, Colon Panama

Once we finish with our canal and lake boat ride , we will head to Puerto Corotu on the banks of Lake Alajuela, where our indigenous friends will be waiting to take us up the Chagres River aboard their version of a dugout canoe.

Stop At: Embera Drua Villiage, Panama

We are brought to the village where our hosts will be waiting. We will visit the Embera village of Drua, where we will witness a presentation about their culture, traditional dances, be served a simple lunch of fried fish, plantains, and fresh fruit. You then have opportunities to receive traditional painted "tattoos" which will fade away after a few days

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Panama Day Trips- Canal Eco Tours, Calle Hercilia Lamela, Panamá, Panama

We will finish the tour with hotel drop off.

Included
  • Panama Canal boat ride (90 minutes)
  • Chagres River canoe ride
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus
  • Entry/Admission - Panama Canal
  • Entry/Admission - Monkey Island
  • Entry/Admission - Embera Drua Villiage
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Due to heavy traffic, no free pickup from hotels located near Amador Causeway, Clayton (City of Knowledge) Playa Bonita. Separate transportation for the an extra charge
  • Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall or Tocumen Airport need to arrange own transportation
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • The tour starts in a very remote area and there will be no access to public restrooms until around 10:30am. There is a sheltered latrine available for women at the dock but it is very rustic.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Minimum age is 3 years
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Features
Tourism
75% Cultural
65% Original
25% Aquatic
20%