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A TROPICAL FANTASY 
IN VILLA CARMEN

Explore and enjoy the beauty of the cultural zone of the Manu National Park, its flora and fauna whose bio-diversity is unique in the world.

Take part in unforgettable adventures in the virgin forest of the jungle, entering on foot and/or on horseback.

Navigate the rivers Piñi-Piñi, Pilcopata, Sachavacayoc, Lucumayo, Amalia and Madre de Dios.

Enjoy the wonderful spectacle of the Waterfall of the Swallows and Lucumayo waterfall, taking there a conforting natural hydrotherapy baths.

Get to know ceremonial customs as well as natural medicines of the Amazon Culture, guided by a native Shaman.
All this and much more offers you our welcoming ecotouristic lodge located 10 hours from Cusco, at the source of the river Madre de Dios with double and triple rooms, showers, dining rooms, personal attention by the owners.
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ACCESS to Villa Carmen
Access is by road Cusco-Paucartambo-Pilcopata, passing through different ecological levels; high plains, cloud forest high jungle and jungle an exiting and unforgettable trips of 210 km.
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PROGRAMS AND PRICES (day/person)

bungalows: US $65.00

hotel single room: US $55.00

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A.- EXOTIC MANU : 5 days / 4 nights $ 325.00 (x person)
Depart Friday - Return Tuesday

Includes.-
Transfers; bus trip (comfortable new buses); accommodation at the lodge and in native cabins; all meals; excursions into virgin forest, to rivers and waterfalls on horseback and/or on foot as well as in small boats and canoes with skilled guides; exploration of the beauty of the jungle flora and fauna; fishing.

B.- CULTURAL MANU : 6 days / 5 nights $ 360.00
Depart Monday - Return Saturday

Includes.-
Same as Exotic Manu plus visit of a native community and of Waname, a center for the preservation and diffusion of the Amazon Cultures and participation in mystic rituals.

CONDITIONS
Minimum 4 days (2 days travel, 2 days at Villa Carmen) 
Departure any day of the week for 8 or more persons or for private tours.

SPECIAL PRICES 
- Lodge + meals + Excursions (excludes bus trip) $ 40.00
- Lodge + complete meals $ 30.00

Other transportation is available: (Small plane, helicopter, private car) in this case the departure could be any day of the week; contact for fees.
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TOUR PROGRAMS IN THE CULTURAL ZONE OF THE MANU NATIONAL PARK

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TRIPS FROM 4 TO 9 DAYS.

FIRST DAY: (No option)

08:00 Meeting at the airport or hotel (Cusco)
10:00 Depart for Manu Park, travel by road enjoying the Andean landscape through Huambutío, Huancari (high plain) at 3,800 m. above sea level; visit to Ninamarca ruins (if trip is by private car) and in Paucartambo see the town and bridge from colonial times.

13:30 Lunch in Paucartambo.

14:30 Trip to the Dale of Accanacu (Intangible zone of the National Park of Manu - High Plain - 3,900 above sea level)

16:30 Ride through the high jungle enjoying the beauty of the waterfalls, and the cloud forest, habitat of the small cock “Gallito de las Rocas” 20:30 Arrive at ENSUEÑO TROPICAL - VILLA CARMEN.

SECOND DAY: (No option)

07:00 Breakfast - Villa Carmen.

08:00 Trip by boat on the Pilcopata river to the source of the river Madre de Dios, return along the shores of the Piñi-Piñi river, on foot or horseback.

11:00 Swimming in the Pilcopata river “Tres Piedras” beach.

13:00 Lunch.

15:00 Visit of the center for the preservation and diffusion of the Amazon Cultures. 

19:00 Dinner and rest.

Optional: The rate does not include special services from the Shaman for health or mystic ceremonies.

3TH. DAY: (Optional in accordance with number of staying days).

07:00 Breakfast - Villa Carmen. 

08:00 Tour to the “Swallows” waterfalls, on horseback and/or on foot.

09:00 Navigation of the Piñi-Piñi river in canoe, visit to the fish hatchery.

09:30 Hiking through the virgin forest, exploration of the beauty of the jungle, flora and fauna along the Sachavacayoc river.

13:00 Picnic on the shores of the Lucumayo river.

14:00 Visit to the Swallows Waterfalls (take a camera!).

17:30 Arrival at the Native lodge of Lucumayo.

19:00 Dinner and bonfire.

20:00 Hunting and fishing - rest.

4TH. DAY: (Optional)

04:30 Visit of the Swallows Waterfalls to marvel at the beauty of these birds at day break.

08:00 Breakfast in the native lodge.

09:00 Visit to the Lucumayo waterfalls. It’s fall is more than 60 meters. 
An excellent place for natural therapeutic baths.

13:00 Lunch.
14:00 Return to Villa Carmen in boat or canoe.
19:00 Dinner and rest.

5TH. DAY: (Optional)
06:00 Excursion to the artificial lagoons enjoy the aquatic fauna and a variety of birds.
08:00 Breakfast - Villa Carmen.
09:00 Fishing in the fish hatchery of the lodge.
13:00 Lunch - Villa Carmen.
14:00 Visit to Waname, center for the preservation and diffusion of the Amazon Culture.
20:00 Dinner.
Is possible to overnight in this lodge if the tourist desires to 
participate in mystic rituals.

6TH. DAY: (Optional)
07:00 Breakfast - Villa Carmen.
08:00 Ride on horseback to the Native Community Huachipaire Machiguenga “Santa Rosa de Huacaria”, enjoying the beautiful landscape and getting to know native costumes of the Amazon Culture.
13:00 Picnic in the forest.
15:00 Return to Villa Carmen.
17:00 Arrival at Villa Carmen.
20:00 Dinner and rest

7TH. DAY: 
07:00 Breakfast - Villa Carmen.
08:00 Ride on horseback to the shores of Guadalupe river getting to know the crops of the area, arriving at the Intangible Zone of the Manu Park.
13:00 Picnic.
15:00 Return to Villa Carmen.
Optional return by boat, down the Tono river (only for experts).
17:00 Arrival to Villa Carmen.
20:00 Dinner and rest.
 

8TH. DAY: 
07:00 Breakfast - Villa Carmen. 
08:00 Ride on horseback and/or van to the Kcosñipata river and/or the Pilcopata river, going through the towns of Pilcopata and Patria.
11:00 River rafting in canoe or raft (difficulty level 5) with adventures in the river over 15 km.
13:00 Picnic.
16:00 Arrival at Villa Carmen.
20:00 Dinner and rest.

Note.- - The river navigation will be determined by the experience or physical fitness of the members of the group .
- On the last day Ensueño Tropical (Tropical Fantasy) Villa Carmen offers a native dinner and bonfire.

9TH. DAY: (No Option).
07:00 Breakfast - Villa Carmen.
08:00 Return trip to Cusco.
13:00 Lunch in Paucartambo or on route.
20:00 Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Notes: 1- Return to Cusco could be by plane or helicopter at 
aditional charge.
2- Programs can change according to agreement with the group, or due to weather conditions.
3- For stay of more than 8 days other adventures can be offered.
4- The rate does not include translator for languages other than Spanish and additional charge will be added. 
5- The lodge offers buffet service or special meals in accordance with custumes and tastes of the tourist, with ecological products of the zone.
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WHAT TO TAKE ON THE TRIP

- Trip Cusco - Villa Carmen - Cusco : Warm clothes.
- Villa Carmen : Light clothes, bathing suit, tennis or plastic boots, insect repellent, flash light, sleeping bag, water purifiying pills, sunblock.
- Groups from 8 to 16 members, are preferred. For groups of 
less than 8 a smaller car will be provided and the rate may 
vary for groups of 4 or less.
- Yellow fever vaccine is not mandatory.
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INFORMATION AND RESERVATION

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