Panama Colon Jungle, Culture & Colonial Charm Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Panama Colon cruise terminal!
• Guided Visit to Gamboa Rainforest Reserve!
• Interaction with tribe members!
• Traditional welcome ceremony with music and dance!
• Guided village tour highlighting artisan crafts and cultural beliefs!
• Bottled water during the excursion!
• Visit the Corozal Arts & Crafts Center!
• Walking Tour of Casco Antiguo (UNESCO World Heritage Site)!

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Embera indigenous community. Connect with tribe members, experience their daily life, and enjoy a warm welcome ceremony featuring music and dance. Once you meet your guide at the cruise terminal and jump to your comfortable and modern transportation, get ready to explore their village, admire artisan crafts, and gain insight into Embera beliefs. Your visit supports sustainability and honors the communities who preserve this land.

Next in your schedule, you will visit the Corozal Arts and Crafts Center to discover handmade Panamanian treasures, jewelry, pottery, textils, and meet the local artisans behind them. Maybe you can bring a piece of these incredible handmade treasures with you!

To finalize your adventure, you will visit Casco Antiguo, Panama Colon's historic district and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander cobblestone streets lined with stunning Spanish, French, and American architecture, and soak in the vibrant cultural atmosphere. This unforgettable experience will offer a meaningful connection to Panama’s heritage, artistry, and history.

When your exciting day ends, you will board your transportation back to your cruise terminal where you can keep exploring Panama if time allows or, you can simply return to your cruise ship to relax after your incredible time.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Panama Colon cruise terminal.
• Guided Visit to Gamboa Rainforest Reserve.
• Interaction with tribe members.
• Traditional welcome ceremony with music and dance.
• Guided village tour highlighting artisan crafts and cultural beliefs.
• Bottled water during the excursion.
• Visit the Corozal Arts & Crafts Center.
• Walking Tour of Casco Antiguo (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Excursion Notes

• This itinerary of this excursion may operate in reverse order depending on the weather conditions.
• Please consider your physical fitness level and medical history before selecting this tour.
• Boarding and disembarking the local panga-style boat requires a minimum level of strength and flexibility.
• We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, sun protection, insect repellent, cash for souvenirs, tips, etc.
• Children must be paired with their parents/guardians in some of the activities.
• While wildlife sightings are common, they cannot be guaranteed as animals are in their natural environment.

Where we meet

For this Panama Colon Jungle, Culture & Colonial Charm Excursion, you will meet a short 5-minute walk outside your Panama City cruise ship pier. All the necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• There is a minimum of 2 participants per booking to run the excursion.
• Due to the amount of activity, this excursion is not suitable for guests with any type of mobility issues, pregnant guests, or guests with any medical issues that prohibit hiking/climbing.
• This excursion does not accommodate wheelchairs/scooters.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.