At Yampu Tours, we’re thrilled to announce the winners of the annual “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2024, conducted by Travel + Leisure. A historic landmark property in Cusco has topped the list, with other winners hailing from various parts of Peru, Colombia, and beyond.  Looking at the rankings for the best hotels in Central and South America’s urban hubs, […]

Central and South America continue to captivate travelers with their vibrant cultures, delectable cuisine, and rich histories. Each year, Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards” survey asks readers to share their favorite travel experiences, and the 2024 results are in! Over 186,000 readers cast more than 700,000 votes, revealing the top 10 cities in Central and South America that offer […]

Join Jose, the President of Yampu Tours, for an exhilarating adventure through El Salvador, Guatemala, and Panama. Experience the colonial charm of Suchitoto, the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake Atitlan, and the luxurious tranquility of Nayara Bocas Del Toro in Panama’s enchanting Bocas Del Toro archipelago.  El Salvador: Exploring Suchitoto and Beyond  Day 1-2: Arrival and Suchitoto and Exploration  Jose began […]

Now that 2021 is said and done, we welcome the new in 2022! As the saying goes, “New Year, New Destination.” Okay, that might not be the actual saying, but we believe you deserve to travel somewhere new in 2022! So get inspired and take a look at Yampu Tours’ Top Travel Destinations to Book in the New Year with […]

Just because summer is nearly over doesn’t mean the adventure needs to end! With school just starting for many families and days getting shorter by the minute, the best way to power through these end-of-summer blues is to have another big adventure to look forward to. All autumn long, Yampu Tours’ travel experts are offering an array of travel deals, […]

So much for that “20-20 vision”, we hoped for. But 2021 is a new year, and as the saying goes, “New year, new destination.” Okay, that might not be the actual saying, but we believe this year will be the year of make-up vacations and travel restarts! So, dust off your passport and take a look at some of Yampu’s […]

Can you believe it’s already a new year, let alone a whole new decade? Time sure flies when you’re having fun exploring the world! To get you inspired for your future travel adventures in the new decade, Yampu’s travel experts have put together a list of their top destinations to add to your travel list in 2020!   General Sales […]

Free sunset walk in Casco Antiguo, Panama with a rooftop cocktail! Panama, the transcontinental nation connecting North and South America, is best known for the architectural marvel, the Panama Canal. However, Panama has much more to offer! Dense rainforests with abundant wildlife, pristine offshore islands on its two coasts, pre-Columbian native communities, and luxurious properties. To further enhance their custom […]

Yampu Tours Founders Jose & Monica recently returned from a scouting trip to Panama, where they explored both the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts and stayed at two upscale boutique lodges: colorful El Otro Lado in Bahia Portobelo and Isla Palenque, a new sustainable luxury retreat on a private island in the Gulf of Chiriquí.  Here’s what they learned: Panama City […]

For a limited time, Yampu Tours introduces an amazing 20% Black Friday discount on Highlight tours in Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, Thailand and South Africa*. All trips must be booked by Monday 30th November 2015. Call us now at 1-888-926-7801 to talk to a travel expert dedicated to plan your trip of a lifetime. Our consultants are available from 9am to 8pm and […]

Whether or not you seek for adventures in the Amazonian jungle or relaxing afternoons on the beach, in Thailand you will encounter rare animal species on your way. There are amazing opportunities to see unique kinds of animals in their native sustainable environments – a goal we take seriously at Yampu. In fact, we are working hand to hand with several associations […]

Now that it’s summer, are you wondering why you didn’t book a vacation? It’s not too late. Take a peek at Yampu’s top ten budget summer trips! The Highlights of Bali — 7 Days starting at $2,608  To the uninitiated, Bali might seem like just another popular tourist destination, but for anyone who visits its shores it is impossible not […]

School is almost out and that means one thing: summer vacation! Take your family to a place with beaches, sunshine, volcanoes, culture, adventure and more. Looking for outdoor family adventures that provide more things to do? Yampu recommends the following gems for families: Nicaragua is safe, affordable, and easily accessible, meaning more time for you and your family to enjoy. Granada […]

Expedition cruising or soft-adventure cruising to places like the Amazon, Patagonia, Antarctica and the Galapagos is a travel trend Yampu embraces. Enjoy a level of comfort and sophistication of cruising with more food options, and cabins with balconies and suite accommodations to places such as the Peruvian Amazon. Voyages in the Indian Ocean, including Thailand, Myanmar (Bagan) and more seldom-visited […]

Push your Limits with These Adventure Tours around the World Even if you find yourself apprehensive at times, we all have a secret adventure nut that’s buried deep within us. This may not mean bungee jumping off a bridge over the Amazon, but could purely be the urge to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Your […]

It’s the end of the year which tends to mean reflecting on the year behind us, and looking forward to the year to come.  Looking forward, we have created a list of our favorite destinations for 2013, and are eager to begin 2013’s adventures! Quito, Ecuador In 2012 Quito began to weave the city’s culinary scene into its tourism culture.  […]