Great tours don’t just happen with the snap of your fingers, they are the result of the collaboration and ideas of many team members working together to create imaginative, tailor-made experiences for our travelers. Of all those working to make these adventures possible, our tour designers are responsible for building the foundation that the rest of a tour’s details can […]

There are many reasons to travel with Yampu Tours. Seasoned trip coordinators, fresh ways to experience over 40 destinations, and quality you can see in expertly planned itineraries. Sometimes however, even the most perfectly planned trip can go awry. Weather cancels your flight forcing you to miss your first days of vacation. A roadblock strike drops you off at a […]

The travel industry is one where perfectionism and the ability to “go with the flow” converge. Our tour consultants and tour designers know better than anyone what it means to work hard and play hard, especially Yampu’s Vice President and Co-founder, Monica Irauzqui. Monica works hard to create perfect experiences for Yampu clients, building life-long relationships and instilling confidence in […]

Although the holidays are over, travel show season is just beginning. This is one of our favorite times of year here at Yampu because it give us a chance to meet travelers and help them dream up their perfect adventures abroad. If you are someone looking for travel ideas, planning a trip, or looking for something to do in New […]

Many Yampu travelers return from their tours with rave reviews on how tailored and authentic their experiences are. Yampu president and co-founder, Jose Irauzqui, and his wife and Yampu co-founder and VP started Yampu with a desire to share the magic of travel experiences that depart from mainstream tourism. Expert travelers who have seen the best countless countries have to […]

I experienced some of the best parts of Peru and Argentina, including the glaciers in the Argentina side of Patagonia. Ahead of me awaited one of the most coveted destinations in South America: Chile. Chile is known for its vastly diverse landscapes, it’s delicious wine, great skiing and of course the beautiful Chilean side of Patagonia. It really makes sense […]

Peru With roots in Peru, one of our all-time favorite trekking destinations is Machu Picchu. Not only are the ruins here a marvel to look at, connecting you to a different time and culture, but there are numerous treks throughout the area that will lead you to different lookout points or views of the Cusco countryside.     Inca Trail: […]

After exploring some of the best parts of Peru, I flew to Buenos Aires, Argentina and had the morning to myself to relax before my walking tour of the city. On the tour, I visited several neighborhoods such as the center of the city, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero and Palermo, with stops in Plaza de Mayo, Caminito and […]

Patagonia is one of the most diverse regions in South America with some of the most dazzling scenery in the world. Its rugged landscapes span across southern Chile and Argentina, offering visitors a distinct view of glaciers, grassland, Andean mountains, desert, and even vineyards fed by natural snowmelt irrigation. Such impressive surroundings invite the adventurous to interact and engage with […]

One of Yampu’s Tour Consultants, Maggie, went to Peru, Chile and Argentina to get an eye-witness view of some of the best experiences these countries have to offer. She returned with great stories and expert knowledge that will be used to plan amazing custom itineraries for Yampu travelers in her new role as tour consultant. Read about her experiences in […]

“Back safe and sound. We enjoyed the trip immensely and everything went smoothly as planned.   Galapagos:  All personnel were friendly, courteous, and helpful.  Our naturalist was exceptional.    Ship was old but well maintained.  Public areas were clean and updated, passenger cabins could stand a remodel. Good food great service.   Quito:  Our guide was outstanding.  Personable, prompt, knowledgeable, […]

Enjoy 15% off food & wine tours to destinations such as South Africa, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay when booked by November 28, 2016. This is a great opportunity for wine enthusiasts to taste some of the world’s finest wines on site, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, history and wine culture.

Since the dawn of mankind, nature has served to challenge, inspire, and mystify us. Some of the greatest minds in our history, not limited to Darwin or Thoreau, have been influenced by the majesty of nature. One element of nature in particular has captured the awe and wonderment of countless observers: birds. Here are our picks for the greatest birding […]

There is such an amazing array of stunning lodges in Africa, that Yampu is introducing a dedication to the African Lodge Experience. Here are just a few of the African Safari lodges which Yampu staff ranked as some of the best for “Rooms With A View”: BOTSWANA Baines Camp- Okavango Delta Set in a grove of trees, and surrounded by […]

Only three months after its launch, Yampu Tours’ new website was nominated for the World’s Leading Tour Operator Website by the World Travel Award! As a leader in custom, luxury travel, we wanted to make our website faster, more responsive, and easier to navigate in addition to making it a source for travel inspiration. Our colorful, photo-rich homepage highlights featured […]

It’s a beautiful time to visit the Galapagos Islands, and Yampu has special savings on the luxury Cormorant, Ocean Spray, or Petrel catamarans for cruises October through mid-December. AND, sweet savings for booking now for January and February cruise dates. Call or Chat with a Yampu Tour consultant for more details on available cruise dates!

We polled our staff for their favorite “Rooms With a View” in Latin America, and these are the accommodations which made our cut…. Our “Sweet Sixteen”: PERU Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu — the only hotel adjacent to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. It offers its guests exceptionally easy access from early morning to late afternoon, when most of […]

University of Vermont student and MEDLIFE volunteer, Ian McHale, shares his experience in Puno, Sillustani, and Uros during his last few days in Peru. Get an insider look on one of the most incredible parts of Peru in his account of his experience with Yampu below. Have you ever seen a sky so blue? Oh My God!!  As I Stepped off […]

If you’ve been keeping up with our sponsored UVM student, Ian, you’ll know how hard he and the MEDLIFE team have been working to provide medical solutions and community development to the outskirts of Lima, Peru. To thank him for all of the amazing work he has done and for sharing his account of the experience, we sent him on a […]

Yampu is offering a tremendous 15% discount off of Patagonia and Adventure tours booked during the month of September, 2016. Simply contact one of our tour consultants and book your adventure today! US Toll-free: 1-888-926-7801