Enjoy free experiences in Ecuador when booking in April, with a departure date of 2019! What comes to mind first when someone mentions the country of Ecuador? Blue-footed boobies dancing along the shore, marine iguanas swimming the warm tides, and ancient tortoises large enough to carry an adult (not something we recommend trying, just take our word for it). The […]

Yes Hue! Free tours in Vietnam when booked in April and departure in 2019! Planning a trip to Vietnam? Add a complimentary tour in Hue when booking in April! A country of beautiful diversity, Vietnam entices travelers with soaring mountains, miles of pristine beaches and one of the best street food scenes anywhere in the world. When booking your custom […]

Brazilian Government Waives Brazil Visa requirements for US Citizens The Brazilian government recently announced that American, Canadian, Australian and Japanese citizens will have visa-free entry by June of this year. Visitors who have a valid passport will no longer be required to apply and pay for a visa to enter Brazil, whether it be for business or leisurely travel. Visitors […]

This is no April Fools joke… For the month of April, those who book their next adventure that includes Namibia in their custom itinerary can choose from several exhilarating options to further enhance their trip! Did you know, Namibia is the only country in the world to specifically address environmental protection in its constitution, making it a very popular eco-tourism […]

Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas and we will take you to Machu Picchu for free! When booking your Peru experience with Yampu with a reservation in explora Valle Sagrado, you get one night* and the guided exploration to Machu Picchu for free!   Because the Sacred Valley of the Incas houses multiple archaeological, natural and cultural attractions worth […]

When booking your next Yampu adventure to Cambodia receive a complimentary experience through the month of March!   Despite Cambodia’s struggling past, the Kingdom remains one of the most captivating destinations in all of Asia. A country with its identity rooted deep in its mysterious culture, it never fails to astonish even the most worldly of travelers. When booking your […]

The Top 10 Trains to Jump on Board for your Next Big Trip! There are so many different forms of transportation to choose from, and each carries its own perk. You can shorten that travel time by flying between your destinations, or if you’re looking to meet other travelers, gain a sense of community by cruising from place to place. […]

In this day in age, sometimes a quick google search provides a match made in heaven… I found Yampu Tours online for our trip to Patagonia in February 2019. We were able to design the tour to exactly what we wanted to do during our travels. The cost was less than National Geo and other well-respected travel companies. Karolina, our […]

It is unlikely that the soaring altitude and sheer magnificence of the Andes Mountains inspired “Stairway to Heaven.” This signature work of the virtuoso rock band Led Zepplin is arguably the best rock ballad oh, maybe Ever. Those guitar riffs live on, even if Lake Titicaca isn’t their spiritual home. However, the lake, situated in the Andes at an elevation of 12, 500 feet (3800 […]

Experience South Africa with a Friend and take 50% off!   Where else in the world can you see penguins and giraffes in their natural habitat on the same trip? With over 250 mammal species and 800 species of bird, there is never a dull moment for wildlife lovers in South Africa. The verdant wine country gives wine connoisseurs something […]

By guest blogger, Cassie Steele A study published by the US Library of Medicine found a direct correlation between going on vacation and weight gain, a subject that concerns many people who don’t want to forgo a luxury holiday in order to maintain their health. The link, however, can be attributed to our tendency to ‘let go’ and overindulge on high days […]