Those who are interested in sailing Patagonia cruises better hurry! If you book before June 30th, you can take 10% off your Australis voyage! All outdoor cabins overlook large glaciers, forests, and snow-capped mountains, and each day of adventure is followed by a long, Spanish dinner full of local and regional specialties, from oysters and king crab to Argentine beef […]

Name: Kay Webster Hometown:  Fort Lauderdale, FL Time with Yampu: Since February 2018.   Q: What is the best vacation you’ve been on?  A: Definitely my three month trip around Europe! It sparked my desire to travel and explore the world.   Q: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A: I wanted to be a […]

We’ll be honest, if money wasn’t an issue we would be traveling nonstop. Alas, money is what makes the world go round. Fortunately, with a fickle global economy, some of the world’s most enchanting destinations can provide more life-changing travel experiences for less! We do understand that you work hard for your money and have limited time when it comes […]

There are time’s that travel, no matter how passionate about it you may be, becomes a daunting task. Whether you’re concerned about safety, limited mobility, or the detailed planning process, Yampu’s Tour Consultants are here to help make your dream trip a reality without the worry! Yampu Traveler, Dave recently traveled throughout South America with his parents and left us […]

Acknowledged annually on April 22nd, Earth Day is a worldwide celebration in which various events are held to show support for environmental protection. Since Yampu Tours’ founding, the company has had an unwavering commitment to supporting the regions in which we explore in order to provide a long-lasting future for this stunning world we live in. From sourcing eco-friendly accommodations […]

Yampu Tours has been in the business of creating private, personal, and sophisticated travel itineraries since 1998 with our humble beginnings in a small office in Miami, offering exclusively Peru. While adding 20 Years of travel planning experience under our belt, we have since added 7 regions and 50+ countries to our extensive portfolio and have opened offices in New […]

Yampu’s general sales manager, Karolina, has been making the dreams of Yampu travelers come true for more than ten years. A true world traveler, she inspires her colleagues and clients with her firsthand knowledge and fun-loving and adventurous spirit. As a veteran tour consultant and experienced traveler, she is always happy to help anyone on the Yampu team. Learn more […]

A symbol of life, death, and renewal, cherry blossoms, or sakura, are cherished throughout Northeast Asia as a timeless metaphor for the delicacy of one’s time on earth. Every spring these intoxicating blooms, although short-lived, provide a dreamlike display that the people of Japan admire and reflect upon with the centuries-old tradition of hanami or Cherry Blossom Viewing. The island nation will be […]

Ski Portillo with John Egan this summer from August 2nd-11th, 2018  in Chile Want to escape the heat and hit the slopes for your summer vacation? Sugarbush Resort has teamed up with Ski Portillo and world-renowned skier and 2016 hall of fame inductee, John Egan, to arrange a week of skiing in Chile this August! Upon arrival in Santiago, Chile, […]

When traversing the world nowadays, the ultimate souvenir is capturing the unique experiences from your point of view to share with friends, family, and the rest of the world! With technology becoming more advanced each and every day, we now have the opportunity to share single life moments in an instant. With that in mind, Yampu is excited to put […]

Name: Meghan Holly Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL Time with Yampu: Since May 2017. Q: Before working at Yampu Tours, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? A: I spent two summers in Alaska warding off ill-tempered grizzly bears and overly rugged mountain men. Ok just kidding (sort of). I worked for two different cruise lines based in […]

Cape Town Drought: What You Need to Know for South African Travel As the news of Cape Town’s depleting water supply circles news outlets, many questions are left unanswered for those who have plans to visit the vibrant city or are seeking to make travels to South Africa. On January 30th the South Africa Tourism Board hosted a webinar to […]

The month of amore is upon us and Yampu is in search for the most romantic places in the world! With this, our team of esteemed love and travel gurus want to see where you have found to be the most romantic on your voyages! Single or taken, engaged or “It’s complicated” the world is sure to captivate even the […]

The benefits of travel, experiencing the world first hand, is unmeasurable as great positivity stems from seeing the world with one’s own eyes. Paul and Joe Franzetti, a dynamic father-son duo and Yampu Travelers, have managed to bring together their talents and inspiration from their world travels to not only release creative energy, but to inspire others and benefit those […]

As the new year begins, the Yampu team reflects on their accomplishments in the past year and excitedly looks forward to what is in store for 2018 in the world of experiential travel. With this in mind, Yampu’s travel experts have excitedly compiled a list of the top destinations to visit in the new year that simply cannot be missed! […]

Meet Our Travel Experts at the 2018 LA Travel and Adventure Show!   On February 24th and 25th, Yampu will be attending the 2018 Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center where world travelers will be coming together to begin planning their travel filled year! Attendees will be able to explore endless vacation options, attend […]

By Ellen Lutwak While ‘tis the season reveled for giving, Yampu Tours is proud to be recognized for giving back all year round. Topping our list: contributing to the local economy of our destinations, a core commitment to responsible travel.   Reforest Patagonia By traveling to Chilean Patagonia with Yampu, you’ve already made the choice to travel responsibly. Through Reforest […]

By Ellen Lutwak   Whether a fine artist, a weekend watercolorist or an art enthusiast, a creative mind always needs to be refreshed and recharged. Travel is the go-to reset button. A change of scenery inspires the artist in all of us – with new sights, sounds, tastes and scents. But you knew that.   Yampu Tours recently ventured west […]

This month we would like to give props to Yampu’s Air Coordinator, Linda; the lady behind the scenes who makes sure travel plans aren’t just left up in the air! Name: Linda Gardner Hometown: Boston, MA Time with Yampu: Since July 2012  Q: Would you say you are messy or organized? A: It depends on the circumstances.  I am totally OCD with cleaning my house […]

By Ellen Lutwak   Ask 10 people to define “spiritual travel” and you will hear 100 responses.   That may sound like a Zen proverb – and enlightened adventurers will offer answers as simple as they are complex. In the context of travel, there are so many paths to take. At the core: transformation.   “Travel itself is always a […]