Up to 25% off per person on departures between 2nd September – 30th September, 2016. Includes three meals during full sailing days, and breakfast on day of disembarkation. The Strand Cruise is the latest Luxury Cruise to sail the magnificent Ayeyarwady River of Asia’s hidden treasure that is Myanmar. Embark for an authentic journey of discoveries from visiting temples, pagodas, […]
It’s Ian’s second week in Lima, Peru, and he has had a lot to tell us. If you’re just tuning in now, Ian is a Yampu-sponsored MEDLIFE student from the University of Vermont pursuing his dream to fuse together his biology major and his community & international development minor to help those in need. He is the president of his […]
Food and travel writer, Sucheta Rawal, recently returned from a trip to Chile with Yampu tours and shared with us her top 10 must-tries based on her experiences! –By Sucheta Rawal, Go Eat Give I have to say, I had very little knowledge of Chilean food before going there. Though Chilean wines have found their fame in international markets, authentic Chilean […]
Yampu-sponsored MEDLIFE student, Ian, studying at the University of Vermont is studying Biology and Community & International Development. He is also a UVM Medical Center volunteer and veteran MEDLIFE volunteer and is headed to Lima, Peru for the summer. With the help of Yampu Tours’ Give Back initiative, he will pursue his dream of working in community development and apply his community and international […]
Inkaterra La Casona is winner of TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards in the ‘Top 25 Hotels for Service’ and ‘Top 25 Hotels for Romance’ categories. The first Relais & Châteaux property in Peru, an exquisite 16th Century manor house in the heart of Cusco, is honored especially for a harmonious design celebrating the encounter of cultures and traditions across centuries. Ask […]
Hotel Las Torres offers an opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful and breath-taking places on the planet, Torres del Paine National Park. Stay 5 nights for the price of 4 for stays between September 15th through December 20th, 2016. Las Torres prides itself on showcasing authentic Patagonian life and culture. Experience an authentic Patagonian […]
Save up to 20% on Premium cabins and 10% on Standard cabins for select Antarctica 2016/17 voyages. In addition, receive a FREE 3-Day Buenos Aires Trip Extension PLUS a FREE Transfer Package. The Trip Extension plus Transfer Package is valued at $1,300 USD per person. Valid on new bookings April 22– July 31, 2016, for travel November 1 2016 – […]
In the year 1836 the cemetery of Bogota was established in the outskirts of Bogota. Yampu recommends a visit to the Central Cemetery as essential if you want a deep understanding of the country and the Colombian culture. It is a place of history and religion, a place of magic, miracles and faith. Here lie the remains of many important […]
Located within 15 minutes from the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Monteverde Lodge offers upscale accommodation for the sophisticated naturalist who is looking for extra comfort. The hotel has been decorated with exquisite taste: a glass cathedral entry, high wooden ceilings, and open fireplaces. The lodge has 27 spacious and cozy rooms with wood and stone finishes and green […]
We love Inkaterra hotels! Their newest addition to their portfolio, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, has been chosen to received the 2016 Conde Nast Traveler HOT LIST Award. Only 60 hotels that have opened within the last year are selected to receive this prestigious award. A contemporary hacienda-style hotel in-between Cusco and Machu Picchu, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba features panoramic views of the […]
Argentina’s president not only supported tourism by eliminating the artificial government exchange rate, allowing visitors to the country to get the market rate, he’s eliminated the Reciprocal Visa Fee of $160 per person. The fee had reduced visitor numbers since its implementation and has been an especially big hurdle for tour companies serving families. A family of four visiting Argentina […]
Children between the age of 7 and 12 years old will travel for free when sharing with both parents in a triple cabin or sharing with a single parent in their double cabin. This promotion is valid for Aqua Mekong departures between: May 6th to August 12th 2016 May 5th to August 11th 2017 (inclusive) Excludes black-out dates: June 2nd […]
Yampu Operations Manager, Jessica Veliko, returned last month from a trip to Peru, the country that inspired Yampu Tours’ beginning. She returned with more than just incredible pictures, stories, and chocolates- she came back with exclusive insider tips and must-sees for adventurers looking to travel to Peru. The trip began with an overnight flight to Lima with a connection to […]
Kenya made history last weekend by burning 105 tonnes of ivory and 1.35 tonnes of rhino horn as a stand against poaching and illegal animal parts trading, a crisis they have been battling with intensity. African leaders, celebrities, and conservationists from across the globe watched on, and the even received national coverage. It is worth noting that the fight against […]
Combine a ski week in Portillo with an all-inclusive Tierra Atacama stay and receive a 20% discount on both properties Valid July 2 – October 1, 2016 • Valid for Tierra Atacama (all-inclusive program) reservations minimum 3 night stay. • Valid for Hotel Portillo reservations for a 4 night Mini Ski week (Sat to Wed) or a 7 night Ski […]
El Silencio Lodge & Spa is an eco-luxury hotel in Costa Rica’s tropical cloud forest. El Silencio Lodge & Spa offers a natural immersion experience that emphasizes close contact with nature and a peaceful ambiance. • Valid through December 19th 2016 (except July, August and Thanksgiving) • Stay three-pay only two nights at the Suites Ask us how to include […]
The Pacuare Lodge is nestled in a rainforest overlooking the Pacuare River, which National Geographic has listed as one of the world’s top ten scenic rivers. Getting to this exquisite eco-lodge is half the adventure, since you arrive and depart as part of a multi-day rafting tour on the Pacuare River. The luxuriant rainforest that surrounds the Pacuare Lodge is […]
Costa Rica’s National Theater was funded by a tax on coffee and completed in 1897. Recently, its ceiling mural, a tribute to the country’s coffee and banana crops, has been distinguished as one of the world’s 10 greatest ceilings in the world. The ceiling was painted by an Italian master who never visited the country. The painting is known as […]
British Airways will start flying to Costa Rica, their non-stop service between Gatwick Airport and Juan Santamaria International Airport is scheduled for April 27th, 2016. Route will be operated using Boeing 777 with capacity for 275 passengers with three categories of seats.
By now most people know that Yampu shares the idea of responsible travel. It’s a nice sounding term, but what many may not realize is that our mission, rooted in this idea of responsible travel, is deeply focused on the health of communities and ecosystems within the destinations we travel to. It’s a push to integrate life-changing travel experiences with […]