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Rainforest Adventure: Kayaking and Culture Tour
5.0
91 Ratings
Panama
Welcome to an unforgettable adventure! Experience an incredible blend of kayaking, hiking, and native culture in Panama’s breathtaking rainforest. Enjoy a day packed with excitement and cultural immersion, no prior kayaking experience needed. This is more than just a tour; it’s an opportunity to create lasting memories in the heart of Panama’s jungle!
Welcome to an unforgettable adventure! Experience an incredible blend of kayaking, hiking, and native culture in Panama’s breathtaking rainforest. Enjoy a day packed with excitement and cultural immersion, no prior kayaking experience needed. This is more than just a tour; it’s an opportunity to create lasting memories in the heart of Panama’s jungle!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Chagres River - Embark on a unique adventure in Panama, featuring an exciting mix of kayaking, hiking, and cultural experiences in the breathtaking rainforest.
This journey starts with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation in downtown Panama City or Casco Viejo. After a 50-minute van ride, you’ll arrive at the Chagres River’s edge. A canoe…
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Chagres River - Embark on a unique adventure in Panama, featuring an exciting mix of kayaking, hiking, and cultural experiences in the breathtaking rainforest.
This journey starts with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation in downtown Panama City or Casco Viejo. After a 50-minute van ride, you’ll arrive at the Chagres River’s edge. A canoe will transport you to a higher point for the kayaking adventure. As you paddle along the river, the current will assist you, making this adventure suitable for those without prior kayaking experience and safe for non-swimmers. -
Chagres National Park - During the trip, enjoy a 20-minute hike through the lush rainforest, navigating through mud, sand, and slippery rocks, leading to a pristine waterfall. Swimming in this natural oasis offers a refreshing way to connect with nature! Afterwards, continue the journey down the river to an Embera tribe village. Here, enjoy a traditional lunch and have the chance to change into dry clothes in the available bathrooms before exploring their exquisite handicrafts.
After a day filled with adventure and cultural exploration, a canoe will return you to the van, allowing you to relax and unwind as you head back to your accommodation.
Recommendations:
Wear water shoes or sports shoes with good grip that you don’t mind getting wet.
Bring sunscreen. Mosquito repellent is not necessary.
You can swim in your clothes or bring a swimsuit under your clothes, as there is no changing area at the waterfall.
Bring cash if you wish to purchase souvenirs.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Kayaks and lifevest provided
- Lunch
- Certified Guide (Spanish, English)
- Pick up from stays in downtown Panama City or Casco Viejo
- Bottled water
- Kayaks and lifevest provided
- Lunch
- Certified Guide (Spanish, English)
- Pick up from stays in downtown Panama City or Casco Viejo
What's Not Included
- Embera handicrafts (souvenirs)
- Entrance fees
- Embera handicrafts (souvenirs)
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
- The travel time is included with the Total Duration
- Embera Community and Chagres National Park entry tax should be paid cash to the guide upon pick up (USD $35 per person).
- You can swim at the waterfall with clothes or you could bring a swimsuit under clothes because there is no place to change there
- We recommend wearing water shoes or sport…
- The travel time is included with the Total Duration
- Embera Community and Chagres National Park entry tax should be paid cash to the guide upon pick up (USD $35 per person).
- You can swim at the waterfall with clothes or you could bring a swimsuit under clothes because there is no place to change there
- We recommend wearing water shoes or sport shoes with good grip that you don’t mind if get wet, avoid beach sandals, Crocs or flip flops
- Mosquito repellent is not required. Bring sunscreen and a hat
- Bring an extra change of dry clothes for the trip back to your accommodation
- Bring cash in case you want to buy souvenirs or have a temporary tattoo
Location
Chagres River
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(91 Ratings)
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Art-polly
Dec 5, 2025
Enjoyable full day trip - Picked up from out hotel on time. Water taxi in motorized canoe to the kayak launch site. Enjoyable paddling on the river. Then a short adventurous walk to the waterfall. Don’t miss swimming to the fall and feeling the force of the fall on your back. Need to be able to swim against the current for a short distance, a nice challenge. After that boat ride to the village for lunch, fresh talapia and fruit. Very enjoyable outing. Highly recommend it.
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Heidi_h
Nov 26, 2025
We enjoyed this cultural... - We enjoyed this cultural experience and meeting members of the tribe. The food was fantastic and the fish fresh. We recommend the kayaking as it added another dimension to the experience.
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Julietac882
Nov 23, 2025
Must do in Panama - Wonderful experience! This tour allows you to see another part of Panama city, the countryside, and the wonders of the nature and indigenous community. Don’t miss it you will learn. Enjoy and connect with the nature and culture of Panama.
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Dominiquesf8814zb
Nov 15, 2025
Great experience - Alcy was amazing. It was a great experience. I will remember this trip with my wife for the rest of my life. I hope you all get to enjoy
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Happywhenwet
Nov 11, 2025
Book it now!!! - We went on this adventure with Alcy our amazing tour guide. From the moment we were picked up from the hotel I knew this was going to be a fun day. We picked up our small group of 6 and made our way out of the city. The car was clean and well maintained. We then got to the start of our river adventure and climbed into a boat which took us to the start of the kayak experience. It was so much fun! The waterfall is incredible! Lunch at the village was very tasty as well.
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Dmitryd596
Nov 8, 2025
Love it! - Great adventure and unforgettable memories! Swimming in the waterfall was super fun. The hospitality of native tribes is great! Thank you Alci for experience!
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Kevin_t
Nov 7, 2025
Welcome to the jungle! - Enjoyed the different layers of the tour. Started out easy, riding the canoe on the river. Next, it intensified kayaking ( need to be in moderate shape). Thirdly, we hiked to the waterfalls which was paradise on earth. Finally we experienced the indigenous people. Learned the culture, ate amazing fish, and danced together.
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Tymeka242
Nov 2, 2025
Great Full Day Experience! - Had an amazing experience with the rainforest tour with our engaging tour guide who offered to take photos with my phone of our waterfall climb and kayaking experience. The kayaking allowed some up close stops while heading to the falls. There was a lot of rain prior which made the waterfall heavy and climb difficult, but it is worth the photos! This was definitely the hi-light of our tour. The Embera tribe were welcoming with the fresh fruits and a native lunch before their tribal dance performance followed by the option to purchase handmade crafts (be sure to bring cash if you hope to purchase souvenirs). Defiantly a must do activity if visiting Panama if you don't mind driving an hour out of the city.
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P2356ihstephenk
Oct 21, 2025
Must See Ebera Tour! - Our host guide - Dan could not have been more kind, polite and informative. He made our journey comfortable and enjoyable. He went out of his way to add valuable insights and history of Panama and its diverse cultures and climate. He also took great care making we were safe and comfortable. He took several great photos that he shared at the end of the trip! I will recommend him to anyone who is planning a trip to Panama!! Thank you Captain Dan!
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O4228ckbrittanys
Oct 20, 2025
Great experience - Lovely experience would definitely visit again great driver and good it’s a must try experience especially with Dan ..
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