“Yampu Tours is focused on quality not quantity.” -Article By TravelDew Yampu Tours was founded in 1998 by Peruvian native Jose Irauzqui and his wife Monica. The cofounders travel frequently throughout Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America with their two children, ages 15 and 17, and use their personal experiences and extensive research entwined in their business. Jose and […]
Yampu Tours has a limited availability, in select categories at 50% off, of our October 30th, 2016 Shackleton Centenary departure through the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. This 22 day excursion will take you through the southern ocean for wildlife spotting opportunities including Albatrosses, Prions, Petrels, whales and dolphins. Explore King Haakon Bay, the historic launching point of […]
If your family enjoys snorkeling, island life, Mayan Ruins, rainforests, and adventure, consider Belize! Both our co-founder, Monica Irauzqui, and our General Sales Manager, Karolina Guilcapi, have traveled with their families here, and share some of their family friendly favorites. They suggest spending three or four days inland, before flying out to one of the islands. While inland, try cave […]
Check out Yampu-sponsored Ian McHale’s week of fundraising, medical outreach, and community development in Lima, Peru! Week 6 This past week has been so empowering!! I am now halfway through my MEDLIFE summer internship and its crazy how much I’ve already learned and experienced!!! I am looking forward to what the next six weeks will be like! A few of my fellow interns had the […]
VENTURE TO THE END OF THE WORLD — SAVE your spot to Antarctica for just $350 – PLUS – SAVE up to $8,500* Book by Sep 30, 2016 to take advantage of a Reduced Deposit of just 5% – AND – Save up to $8,500 USD per couple (or $4,250 USD per person) with our Early Booking Savings Discounts. *Terms […]
On August 5th 2016, 11,000 athletes from 42 sports and 205 nations will proudly march into the world famous Maracanã Stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. For the first time in history, the Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place on South American soil and Rio 2016 will deliver Games of passion and transformation for […]
Enjoy 10% off Galapagos cruises on Cormorant, Ocean Spray, and Petrel Catamarans. Early booking deals are running to Dec. 17! Chat with a Yampu tour consultant for more information and availability!
This past week the MEDLIFE team showed us what it means to work hard & play hard. See Ian’s account of last week’s adventures (Hint: piranhas!) as well as the difference the MEDLIFE team is making in their patient follow-ups as they work to improve healthcare in the outskirts of Lima. Week 5 This past week was very eventful! I […]
It’s Yampu-sponsored MEDLIFE student, Ian’s, fourth week in Peru. This week’s update really emphasizes the hard work the MEDLIFE team has been putting in, not only to promote a healthier community, but a happier one in Lima, Peru. Check out the video and update from Ian below to see the great strides they have made in community development. Week 4 […]
Yampu Triumphs as 10-Time Winner of World Travel Awards After Revamp Tenth consecutive win as Leading Tour Operator in South America, Mexico, and Central America comes after revamp and company expansion Stowe, Vt., July 5, 2016 – On Friday the World Travel Awards awarded luxury tour operator, Yampu Tours, with its tenth consecutive award over the last seven years as […]
Atacama is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes. Sucheta Rawal, a food and travel writer, shares with us the beautiful photographs that can be captured without any fancy equipment. -by Sucheta Rawal, Go Eat Give The Atacama Desert in Chile is the driest place on Earth. On a recent trip with Yampu Tours and Awasi Atacama, I explored some […]
For bookings confirmed with a deposit before September 30, 2016, Yampu will offer a $600 air credit reduction per person on all our Antarctica Express Air-Cruises of the 2016-17 season. Add Cape Horn and Antarctica to your travel bucket list while making a small time and financial investment. Prices start at only $3,995 per person. The 2016-17 Antarctica Air-Cruises are […]
It’s week three for MEDLIFE volunteer/intern, Ian. See what he’s been up to in this week’s update! Week 3 Finally settling in here in Lima and three weeks have already blown by!! This internship has and will continue to be one of the most challenging but most rewarding times of my life. With the work we are doing in the […]
Last month, The Telegraph declared Hanoi to be the best city in the world for food. Traditional dishes such as bun cha, delicious pork dishes, egg coffee and noodle soups display the city’s culinary excellence and understanding for the delicate balance of flavors. For more on Vietnamese dishes and the best place to eat good food in Vietnam (Hint: street […]
Sucheta Rawal, a food and travel writer, chose her top wines from Chile during her Yampu trip. –By Sucheta Rawal, Go Eat Give I’ve been on many wine tours before, but nothing prepared me for the variety of good quality wines I enjoyed in Chile. In just two weeks, I drank hundreds of glasses of whites, rosés, and reds, from all over […]
We had a wonderful trip! Thank you again for all of your help. We loved the ATM [Actun Tunichil Muknaltour], a definite highlight! We also had fun on our first dive. -Nathan, traveled to Belize June 5, 2016 It was an unforgettable trip. We were very blessed with good weather. Some days we had rain but […]
In 2015, Diani Beach on the Indian Ocean in Kenya was rated a Top 25 Beach in the World on TripAdvisor. Home to AfroChic, the white-sand beach offers limitless fun and relaxation, and perfect swimming conditions as it is protected by a large coral reef not far offshore. Watch for humpback whales as they pass through this stretch of their […]
Yampu’s HR Manager, Marianne, returned last month from an adventure in Costa Rica with delicious coffee and great travel tips in tow. Check out her pictures, experiences, and traveler insights below! In San Jose my sister and I stayed at Grano De Oro- a comfortable hotel with the usual expected amenities. The hotel is an old-style house with rooms that […]
Valid from May-September 2016 and May-September 2017, book all three Chilean lodges: Lapostolle, Awasi, and Vira Vira, an adobe hotel in the Atacama desert, a luxury wine lodge in Santiago, and an enchanting hacienda in Northern Patogonia and receive three complimentary nights- savings up to $2, 135 USD.
Symbolism & Legends Non La A non la is the traditional Vietnamese conical hat covered with leaves. According to legend, during a rain storm a giant woman descended from the wearing on her head four huge round leaves as large as the sky itself and stitched together by bamboo sticks. The hat protected the people. Then, the giant messenger from […]