Top Panama City Unique Experiences

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Emberá, one of Panama's indigenous groups, during this 8-hour tour from Panama City. Interact with some members of the tribe and learn what their daily life is like in the rainforest. Ride through Lake Alajuela to the tribe's village aboard a 'piragua', a traditional canoe, passing a spectacular waterfall on the way. See some traditional dances, take a trail walk through the forest and purchase some traditional crafts as souvenirs. Upon departure, receive a traditional shamanic blessing for good travels. Lunch, national park fees and round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels are included.

Panama is located in a tropical region that has the perfect climate for cultivating many fresh foods. On this foodie-focused tour, sample five of Panama’s regional offerings including organic chocolate, geisha coffee (among the most expensive in the world), and fresh ceviche from a local seafood market. A short walking tour is included and you will also taste several craft beers and an aged Panamanian rum.

Spend a day immersed in Panama's Embera culture and natural beauty on this tour from Panama City. Relax during a canoe ride on the Chagres River, look for wildlife as you pass through parts of Chagres National Park, take a short hike to a waterfall and enjoy a swim, and spend time in an Embera village to see their traditional clothing, customs, and way of life.

Go into the home area of the Emberá, and learn more about these indigenous people of Panama during this 8-hour private tour. Experience what everyday life is like for them as you travel to their village in a canoe. Cruise down Lake Alajuela, take a short hike in the rainforest (optional), eat lunch in the village, and watch traditional dance and music performances of the Emberá.       

You will embark on a 30 minute boat ride through the virgin rain forest surrounding Chagres River and enjoy the beauty of the fauna and flora of the area until we stop to hike to the Waterfall, where you can cool off taking a swim in the small lagoon where the waterfall ends up. Upon arrival in the village you will be greeted with a traditional greeting of music and seated in a typical community hut you will be treated to a fascinating presentation by the Emberá​ about their history, culture and how they live. After the presentation you will be served a delicious lunch of fresh fish, fried plantains and local fruit. Your day tour will end with a display of shamanic and celebrations music and dancing by the villagers. After the dancing it is time to say goodbye to your new Emberá​ friends who will stay in your heart forever. You will arrive back in the city between 2:00-3:00 pm filled with fond memories of your day with the Emberá tribe in Panamá.

Panama City is known for its UNESCO-listed Old Town and the famous Panama Canal, but many travelers only get to see the highlights. On this Lokafy walking tour, connect with a Panama local who will show you around their city like a friend and take you to the neighborhoods, shops, and restaurants that they know and love. Chat with your guide before you arrive and devise an itinerary that suits your preferences and style of travel.

Spend you day with one of the original indigenous communities in Panama, the Embera Queras, who live next to lake Gatun, where you will learn about their culture, history, and even take a workshop of their language, music, dance, flora and fauna, crafts, traditional fishing or agriculture. This is trip support the local community, 90 % of the money goes to the embera quera families. Tour starts 8am.