This past Friday, Yampu Tours hosted a get together at the Reservoir Tap Room & Grill.  It was a wonderful evening in the beautiful new event room at the Reservoir featuring delicious appetizers, conversations with old and new friends about travel, and lots of great wine. A huge thank-you goes out to Chad and Charlotte from The Reservoir Restaurant and […]

Come Join us for an evening of informative travel discussion, hors d’oeuvres, and wine tasting from the vineyards of Chile and Argentina.  The Yampu staff will be on-hand to answer questions, discuss and share their years of expertise on travel options throughout the Patagonia region. Friday May, 2nd – 6-8pm In the new Reservoir Event Space Space is limited – […]

Newsletter: 10 Cruises of a Lifetime    

Our friend Fernando from the Zuleta Lodge sent us this email with some exciting news! I’ve been around Zuleta since I was a little boy, when my Grandfather Galo Plaza was living here.  My entire life I’ve heard rumors that we have Puma roaming around the Andean Páramo (higher elevations, above the primary forest), but never, in all my time living […]

Great Trips for Fruit Hunters and Fruiters They say not to go grocery shopping while you’re hungry; The Fruit Hunters is a documentary that’s playing now on Netflix that you shouldn’t watch hungry.  It will have you scouring the supermarket for the most peculiar looking fruit you can find.  Local markets have limitations of course though, the variety’s only so […]

Monica Irauzqui, VP of Yampu tours, was at the LA times Meet the Experts Event this past weekend sharing her Top Ten Adventure Trips in South America to an enthusiastic crowd of adrenaline seekers.  We all love a relaxing afternoon on the beach, and soaking in local cultures through leisurely strolls through cobblestone roads, but every now and then, it […]

The mini trekking runs from beginning of August up to first days of June. The excursion begins in the embarking pier located in “Bajo de las Sombras” port, about 6 km before the glacier Balconies- where you embark for a 20 minutes navigation across the Rico Arm, enjoying breathtaking views of the Perito Moreno glacier’s front wall. You disembark on […]

SAVE THE DATE! Join Yampu Tours for a fun-filled cocktail party, and learn about the exciting options we have within our Africa Product. With tasty African wines, taste bud tickling appetizers, and amazing images, listen to Monica Irauzqui, Mary Purvis, and Karolina Mucha share their expertise on the widely sought out travel destination. 

It’s not the typical time for a vacation with the pending holidays, but sometimes it’s the perfect time to escape. Fall lets you recuperate right before that hectic time of year. It lets you take advantage of those built up vacation days that must be used before the New Year. Perhaps you don’t need a reason, and it’s just time […]

As we search for those exciting weekend sales, Labor Day acts as a yearly landmark for shopping. Unfortunately, it more often than not ends as we return to work on that following Tuesday. That being said, we thought we would try and dismantle that disappointment with our big Labor Day promotion… that lasts all month long!                 Do you know […]

The end of August is just around the corner, which means… the kids are back to school! The backpacks are filling with class supplies, and the never-ending search for the right lunch box is underway. The swim and tennis lessons are coming to a halt, and the fall clothing is back in action. So why are you feeling down? Unfortunately […]

Featured Yampu Client Review Yampu Tours would not be what it is today without the support of our adventurous and loyal travelers. We strive to design trips around the special interests of our patrons, allowing them to assist us in our product! However, sometimes our clients go above and beyond to help us spread the word and promote our business […]

                  Sad that the summer months are creeping to a close? Need to start finding that next big thing to look forward to? Well now may just be that time! Get over those mid-summer blues, with this month’s Mid-Summer Sale!!!                 Yampu Tours is excited to announce their new big promotion on their renowned Highlight Tours for the month […]

Yampu Tours is very excited to announce that we have won the Leading Tour Operator in South America from the World Travel Awards. Furthermore, this is our 4th year running with such a great recognition! For over 15 years, Yampu has been designing trips of a lifetime to South America. Focusing on what we believe are the most important sites […]

As we’ve been raving about the “Sundowner” tradition that many of the Yampu Team have recently indulged in, we thought it was time to give you the chance to make your OWN “Sundowner”! A term coined in the 1950’s, “sundowners” refer to the refreshing cocktail enjoyed after a long day at work (at sundown!). Evolving with the tourism of South-East […]

With a recent rush of African Trips by our Yampu Staff, it’s hard not to mention a safari itinerary without including this new luxurious gem…. “Sundowners”. Raved about by all, and now a must when the brilliant sales team of Yampu is designing their tours of a lifetime, “Sundowners” have become a new game reserve tradition that cannot be overlooked. […]

Even though it’s not the most exciting part of your trip planning, taking the right precautions for disease prevention is another one of those necessary steps. With that said, one of the most confusing and worrisome can be Malaria. With different severities in different regions, and many different medications that can be taken at different lengths, it’s difficult to determine […]

Save 10% Off any Yampu Highlight Tour! After an exciting inspection in Africa, Yampu Tours is thrilled to announce their July Promotion. The tailor-made tour operator looks forward to bringing clients on trips of a lifetime, at a great discount! Save 10% on all Yampu Highlight Tours during the month of July. Yampu Tours has been designing tours for over […]

The Best of the World’s Beach Resorts                   There’s nothing like setting up camp on a lounge chair by warm, crystal blue, breaking waves. Don’t forget to add a tall, quenching mojito, and shaded cabana to take a break from those beaming rays. While you’re at it, why not add some new exotic cuisine, served to you as a […]

Why it’s worth bringing along the expertise of a local guide             When you’ve taken the plunge, and you’re finally heading to that dream destination, there’s always some personal significance behind it. You’re finally heading to the great Incan Ruins of Machu Picchu, after having read about them since you were a kid. Maybe you’re […]