-by Best in Travel Since 2010, Yampu Tours has been awarded South America’s Leading Tour Operator every year at the World Travel Awards, a testament to its constant, consistent, exceptionally personalized service offering. Unlike mainstream tourism, Yampu strives to to create personalized experiences for each and every client. Yampu Tours are the undisputed tour experts of South America, and offer […]
Halong Bay by traditional sailing junk and kayak exploration. Journey through Halong Bay on a traditional sailing junk. Kayak through hidden beaches, caves and the jagged limestone cliffs. Kayaking upon the sapphire waters of Halong Bay provides one of the most intimate ways to experience this national treasure. Setting out into the bay aboard a traditional sailing junk, on which […]
Week 11 Ending my Week 11 a bit early but I wanted to share my last days with MEDLIFE before I begin my awesome excursion this week with Yampu Tours for my last full week in Peru!!! With my last few days with MEDLIFE I spent the whole week in the field working with the volunteers and leading post clinic […]
Up to 20% off at Inle Princess Resort through September 30th! Inle Princess is a hidden refuge sheltered in a peaceful inlet on the eastern shore beneath the blue mountain range. The resort is designed in traditional Shan style of fine wooden chalets built on stilts above the lake. There are 6 chalets, 27 have lake views and 19 garden […]
Starting immediately we’re launching a new promotion for the Antarctica Express Air-Cruises of the 2017-18 season. Until December 15, 2016 we’re offering a $1,700 air credit reduction per person. With this promotion you can have a taste of Antarctica for as low as $2,995 per person. Short and inexpensive, our Antarctica Express Air-Cruises offer a visit to Cape Horn and […]
Week 10 Crazy that I have just over one week left here in Lima, Peru!!! It has been an amazing summer and I can’t believe everything that I have seen, worked on and created while working with MEDLIFE. I am so proud to have served these communities and I can’t wait to see more community development projects that are in […]
Save time, save money… travel without a care in the world. Below we outline our top reasons as to why you should put your trust with a Tour Operator Specialists with knowledge about where you wish to travel Yampu Tours includes everything you need for a flawless, immersive journey. You will be the beneficiary of our expertise on the destinations […]
Sunset Hike up Mount Batur In the late afternoon, Mount Batur, one of the most dramatic and accessible live volcanos on earth, shows you an outstanding panoramic view which should not be missed. When you reach the crest, enjoy an incredible sunset on the horizon. Once the sky turns dark, open a bottle of champagne in celebration of this special […]
Savings for September and October stays for land-lovers looking to explore the Galapagos Islands! Scalesia Galapagos Lodge is situated in the highlands of Isabela Island on the slopes of a volcano, about 20 minutes from the town of Puerto Villamil. The modern, luxurious, safari-style tent resort is in the middle of a magical forest with a spectacular view of the […]
Week 9 This past week I had a lot of time off and a lot of time in the field and I had the best day I’ve had in Lima. For one of my days off I decided to go surfing in Miraflores with my friend Alexa! For less than $20 we had one on one surfing lessons and were in the water […]
Yampu is happy to celebrate Hotel Punta Islita’s special opening of Islita School Ten months ago, Hotel Punta Islita enlisted the support of affiliates, friends, guests, and artists to build a special project — Islita School. The school stands out as a model of how media, art, and an innovative eco-design naturally cools the learning environment in humid tropical climates. […]
Check out the projects MEDLIFE volunteer interns worked on last week, as told by Ian! Week 8 We are wrapping up our summer internship now in the office and it’s unbelievable what we have completed over the past eight weeks. I am so excited for next week since we are building and completing Jorge’s Ramp!!! This past week, I was on one project […]
Iguazu Falls, Argentina One of our most popular requests is to see and visit Iguazu Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world and taller than Niagara Falls, and twice as wide. The Iguazu Falls and National Park are the largest in the Americas, surrounded by an amazing wildlife preserve in the middle of the jungle. The deep flowing […]
Book a trip to Ka’ana Resort in Belize by September 30, 2016 with a travel window from Now-November 30, 2016 and receive 30% Off + exclusive perks, including: 30% Discount on daily rates Complimentary guided land transfer with a tour of Xunantunich (MLOS of 3 nights) Early check-in/late check-out (based on availability upon check-in) Room upgrade upon check-in (subject to […]
Colombian health officials declared the end of the Zika outbreak in the country on Monday. The virus has affected nearly 10,000 people since September 2015. Since then, the number of cases of Zika has been reduced to about 600 per week and the Ministry of Health in Bogota has declared the epidemic to be over. Although there are still cases […]
Yampu offers some amazing luxury travel opportunities which combine unique experiences and wellness. Try something new by merging a stay at varying levels of upscale and luxury lodges and tented accommodations with safari lodge spas — stunning open-air facilities dubbed as “spafaris”. Ask us how to include some of these favorites in your custom itinerary! South Africa Experience the African Health Spa […]
-by Sucheta Rawal, Huffington Post Chile is unlike any other country I have visited in South America. Because of its natural beauty, high literacy rate, and fairly stable political situation, it can be best described as the Switzerland of the south. Chile is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Within the country, one can find a diverse variety […]
For stays from now through September 30, 2016 enjoy 35% off a 3-night minimum stay at the Portofino Beach Resort in Belize.
Visitors to Uganda must now apply for their visas online prior to travel. Uganda immigration announced the new E-Visa program on July 8, retroactive to July 1. You can see where to begin the application process here, and find detailed instructions to complete the application here. Guests can still get visas on arrival until July 31, 2016 after which time all […]
Having the opportunity to witness all of the incredible work MEDLIFE has been doing in Lima, Peru has been absolutely incredible. See this week’s report from Ian, a MEDLIFE volunteer intern who has dedicated his summer to making a difference and experiencing a different culture in South America. Week 7 Crazy to think that I’ve been living in Lima for […]