Private guides offer an exclusive, VIP perspective on your tours. See what you want to see on your own time, rather than running on a group schedule and itinerary. Expert planning ensures you get the best, hassle-free experience- sort of like having an E-Z Pass, but better! Some of the best experiences our clients have are because of their guides, […]
The Peruvian Ministry of Culture has made some changes to the regulations for entry times, hiking excursions & guide requirements in Machu Picchu. These new rules go into effect on July 1, 2017. Note that the Ministry is still finalizing the details so these are subject to change. Planning your visit to Machu Picchu through a tour operator will help […]
Yampu really came through for us on our trip to Japan. A week before our trip the travel company in Japan dropped the ball and did not get the tickets to studio Ghibli museum that was a major point of our trip. Yampu pulled out all the stop and worked with another company to get us tickets (which was a […]
Let us help you dig into the best eats around with exclusive dinner reservations at the best restaurants in the world, as determined by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, many of which are located in Yampu destinations! Peru With roots in Peru, all of us at Yampu think the food there is pretty spectacular. Native ingredients were impacted by […]
Each traveler is unique. We all have our own priorities and special interests when it comes to the destinations we make a point to visit. Luxury doesn’t just mean staying in 5-star hotels or eating in Michelin Star restaurants every night, it means getting what you want out of your travels, exactly the way you want it. It’s access to […]
-By Guest Blogger, Jane Trombley of 3 Score & More Say “Argentina” and wine – especially Malbec – comes to mind. But the world’s largest waterfall system, the dramatic Iguazú Falls, lies along Argentina’s border with Brazil. “Amazing” doesn’t really do them justice. The Iguazú National Park (Parques Nacionales Iguazú (AR) y do lguaçu (Br)) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a […]
I want to express our sincere thank you for all you did to make our dream vacation that we had planned for so many years the trip of a lifetime for all of us. From beginning to end everything was perfect. We loved each and every camp and the 12 nights was the perfect way to go being our first […]
Peru will always be one of Yampu’s favorite destinations because that’s where we started! Founder Jose Irauzqui was born in Peru and he and his wife, Monica are passionate about sharing the truly mystical nature of this most incredible country. Learn more about some of Peru’s highlights below. Lima Culinary Lima could be considered the culinary capital of Peru, though […]
Every day we throw ourselves into our work, our families, and our daily obligations. More and more we lose sight of what we need to sustain our energy, passion, and health while living our lives the best we can. Sometimes, enough is enough-it's time to regain balance.The mindfulness and sense of self we all need are best discovered and cared for in [...]
1. Easter Island is home to more horses than people! 2. The Moai heads actually have bodies buried underneath the earth, which were discovered by archaeologists who excavated around the statues. This makes the scaled of the Moai even more impressive and adds mystery how they could have been moved, as they weigh in at an average of 14 […]
Peruvian Cuisine With the release of the World’s Top 50 Restaurants of 2017 has come more limelight for Yampu’s origin-destination, Peru. Two Peruvian restaurants, Central and Maido, located a short distance from each other in Lima, graced the top 10 with another restaurant, Astrid, following behind at #33. Central was also awarded the Best Restaurant in Latin America award, which […]
Yampu’s sales staff radiates creativity, fun and adventurousness in all that they do. They will make your trip amazing because they’ve done the coolest things out there! One of our most inventive veterans is our Regional Sales Manager & Group Coordinator, Stephanie. She just returned from Namibia and South Africa armed with even more great travel ideas for her clients. […]
Announcing New Tours in the Middle East and Northern Africa! Yampu is ecstatic to announce new tour destinations in the Middle East and Northern Africa. To celebrate, we are offering 15% off all tours to the Middle East or Egypt until May 15, 2017! Read about our newest destinations below and be among the first to experience them with a 100% personalized […]
From now through May 15, 2017 enjoy 15% all tours to the Middle East and Northern Africa, Yampu’s newest destinations. Contact Yampu’s expert tour consultants to build your personalized tour to the Middle East or Northern Africa and book by May 15 to enjoy your discount!
“Our trip was completely amazing! We cannot express enough just how happy we were with Yampu services! Every hotel, tour, transfer and flight was flawlessly easy and each excursion was a wonderful experience. The only thing we had problems with was coming home and dealing with cold weather again!” – Philicia and Trevor, traveled to Guatemala and Belize February-March 2017
Travelers can enjoy 15% off tours to Northeast Asia when booked by April 30, 2017. Transport through the centuries in a place where ancient civilization and modern personalities unite. Northeast Asia has an incredible power to allow travelers to remember what it feels like to be truly delighted as they experience its spectacular synthesis of culture and time, nature and […]
Nicholas Kontis, award-winning travel journalist from San Francisco, has released a new book, “Going Local: Experiences and Encounters on the Road,” covering his immersive, authentic travel experiences. In a world where people are more and more skeptical of tourist traps and cookie-cutter site-seeing excursions, Kontis opens readers’ eyes to the kind of travel that bridges cultures together and truly benefits […]
Yampu is headed to the LA Convention Center from February 18-19 for the LA Travel & Adventure Show. Meet us there to talk through your next dream vacation or travel adventure! What’s on tap at the Yampu booth this February? Exclusive access to 15% off food, wine, or gastronomy tour special, good for a limited time 15% off romantic couples’ and […]
From now through March 8, 2017 enjoy 15% off romantic getaways including couples’ and honeymoon tours to our diverse portfolio of destinations. Dine under the stars in Botswana, enjoy massages on the beach in Mexico, soak in Costa Rica’s natural hot springs, or embark on a spiritual journey in Peru with a shaman. The possibilities for romance are endless!
Yampu is headed to the Seaport World Trade Center from February 10-12 for the Boston Globe Travel Show. Meet us there to talk through your next dream vacation or travel adventure! What’s on tap at the Yampu booth this February? Exclusive access to 15% off food, wine, or gastronomy tour special, good for a limited time 15% off romantic couples’ […]