Unveiling Hidden Gems and Mystical Landscapes In recent years, Myanmar has emerged as an enchanting destination, opening its doors to the world and revealing its hidden gems and mystical landscapes. This Southeast Asian nation, formerly known as Burma, is a treasure trove of cultural richness and natural beauty, offering travelers a unique and unforgettable experience.       Top Destinations […]

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 […]

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, […]

Multi-Awarded Tour Operator Reveals New Destinations and Activities for This Year January 8th 2016, Yampu Tours, leading tour operator in South and Central America is proud to announce new unique tours for 2016. Yampu’s 100% customizable tours always start with the idea to bring new awe-inspiring activities for the public.   CHILE No need to be a wine connoisseur to […]

With the onset of Spring, warm weather and longer days, more of us are getting outside and thinking about that next trip. We want to move and delight in the rejuvenation of life – it’s our mental wake up from a long winter. How will you travel? While usually we focus on the “where” to go next, today we focus […]

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 […]

There are so many unique excursions offering new perspective from a bird’s eye view.  Yampu Tours offers numerous tours that take you up in the sky. We wanted to share some of those with you here. Antarctica Instead of braving the white-knuckle trip crossing of the Drake Passage from Argentina to King George Island, which takes a few days, skip the […]

The region of Southeast-Asia has grown immensely in popularity over the last several years and for good reason. Catering to budget travelers seeking adventure and world exploration on a dime, Southeast-Asia is the perfect region for a good dose of culture shock and in-depth experiences that won’t break the bank. Regardless of your taste and budget, each country offers many […]

Newsletter: 10 Cruises of a Lifetime    

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 […]

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.  […]

In late June and throughout the month of July, Jose and Monica Irauzqui, President and co-Founder of Yampu Tours, traveled throughout South-East Asia with their two children for site inspections in search of the best accommodations, routes and excursions for Yampu travelers!  The six week expedition of their South-East Asia tour included visits to: Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, […]