Private Tour Highlights
- Touring the charming architecture of La Candelaria, the colonial Old Town of Bagota.
- Stepping underground to visit the fascinating and beautifully illuminated Salt Cathedral, built in the caverns of a former salt mine.
- Sipping and tasting your way through a private coffee plantation tour across the verdant, undulating hills of the coffee region.
- Lapping up the extraordinary atmosphere of Cartagena, the picturesque walled city awash with cobbled streets and pretty plazas.
- Delving into the jungle at Tayrona National Park to glimpse the pre-Columbian civilization of the Tayrona at the archaeological site of Pueblito, before finishing up at heavenly beaches.
Tour Overview
Experience sunny Tayrona National Park and sip some of the world’s finest coffee with Yampu’s Ultimate Colombia Vacation. Colombia is the second most diverse country in the world. In one visit to Colombia, explore sunny Tayrona, a national park with a notably high concentration of biodiversity and 37,000 acres to its name; Bogotá, a capital city rife with culture; the Coffee Triangle, where you’ll tour a plantation and taste some of the world’s finest coffee; and Cartagena, a city filled with historic streets, alley ways and stories.
This Colombia tour begins in Bogotá, Colombia’s capital city. Set high in the Andes (at more than 8,000 feet), Bogotá is replete with culture and rich colonial heritage. You’ll see main squares, churches and museums, such as the Museum of Botero (home to the artwork of Picasso, Renoir, Matisse and Monet, to name a few).
From there, you’ll head to The Coffee Triangle, or the coffee farming region (comprised of three Colombian departments, or states: Caldas, Risaralda and Quindio). You’ll have the chance to see colorful, colonial houses and tour plantations, where some of the world’s finest coffee is produced.
Next up: Cartagena, a city filled with historic streets, alley ways and stories. Take in the old, walled city’s tiled roofs, balconies and courtyard gardens, and be sure to pack your camera. Words don’t seem to do Cartagena justice.
You’ll wrap up your tour Tayrona (a national park with a notably high concentration of biodiversity), where you’ll explore 37,000 acres of white Caribbean beaches and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Inclusions
*A Yellow Fever vaccine is recommended to enter Tayrona National Park.
Package Price: From £$ 5748
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Bogota
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Bogota is a modern capital city with stand-out cultural, intellectual and social draws as well as rich colonial heritage.
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Bogota is a modern capital city with stand-out cultural, intellectual and social draws as well as rich colonial heritage.
Bogota City Tour
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In the morning visit to the Colombian capital, starting in the Plaza de Bolívar (the city’s main square), which is surrounded by federal government buildings, and continues into the old colonial part of the city better known as "La Candelaria", the San Francisco Church and the Gold Museum (closed on Mondays). The tour finishes with a trip in a cable car to the top of the Monserrate Hill, which offers a spectacular view of the city.
Then enjoy lunch in Bogota.
Afterwards head north out of Bogota, cross the savanna landscape to the town of Zipaquira. Upon arrival, visit the fully functioning Salt Cathedral. This unique building was constructed underground in a former salt mine. The trip ends with a visit to Zipaquira’s charming central square. Return to the hotel for the evening.
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Bogota – Armenia
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Armenia. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. After check-in, take a private tour of the Quimbaya Museum to see a collection of gold, ceramic and wooden objects that date back to the first, local settlements.
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Armenia. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. After check-in, take a private tour of the Quimbaya Museum to see a collection of gold, ceramic and wooden objects that date back to the first, local settlements.
Filandia – Valle del Cocora – Salento – Pereira
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After breakfast, take a private tour of Filandia (known for basket weaving and its “antioqueno” architecture) and the Cocora Valley. Located within the central mountain range, the Cocora Valley is part of Los Nevados National Park, home to the wax palm (Ceroxylon quindiuense), a tree that can grow to be as tall as 60 meters. The park also boasts many species of birds—such as the hummingbird, the orejiamarillo and the endangered, palmero parrot. The local roads are lined with colonial farm houses with architecture typical of Colombian coffee growing regions. The colonizers, mainly from Antioquia, built houses with wooden columns, tile roofs, and bamboo and mud walls painted in bright colors during the period of the so-called Antioquian colonization. Take a short walk to see the palms before continuing to Salento, characterized by colorful, colonial houses. Transfer to Pereira. ...read less
Pereira – Chinchina – Coffee Process Farming Region – Pereira
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Full-day private tour through coffee plantations set on steep hills. Visitone of the area’s coffee producing farms to see the plantation and production system (harvesting, sun drying and processing). (Harvesting in Colombia takes place year round though the principal harvesting months are: October, May and June.) Colombian plants (mainly of the Arabica variety) yield a delicate, light (and well-appreciated) coffee. The coffee process starts after the beans are placed in a germination facility (for about 75 days) and then put in plastic bags (partially exposed to the sun) until they germinate. The small trees are then planted, and they yield their first fruit in about two years. The fruit is harvested once turns bright red (the indication that it has matured). Once the fruit is picked, the pulp is removed, and the beans are washed and sun dried. (Now, most big producers use machinery to clean and dry the beans.) The beans are roasted on-site, sold in grains, ground and exported (ready for consumption). Visit to a “trilladora” after lunch to observe the manual selection of the coffee grains and take part in a tasting. ...read less
Pereira – Cartagena
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cartagena. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cartagena. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
Cartagena City Tour
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After breakfast, set off on a private tour with a panoramic view of the city from the monastery and church of La Popa. Have the chance to check out the church of La Popa. Built in 1606 and perched on the area’s only noteworthy elevation, the church used to be known as “La Popa del Galeon” on account of its strong resemblance to the stern of a galleon.
Next up: a visit to the fortress of San Felipe de Barajas, built on the San Lazaro hill in order to defend the city from pirate attacks.
From there, head to the old town to visit the convent of San Pedro Claver and the artisan center in Las Bovedas.
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Cartagena
Day at leisure. It is recommended to take an excursion to Islas del Rosario.
Day at leisure. It is recommended to take an excursion to Islas del Rosario.
Cartagena – Tayrona Park
After breakfast, start in on a 4 to 5 hour trip towards Tayrona National Park in a private car. Arrival and check-in at Ecohabs.
After breakfast, start in on a 4 to 5 hour trip towards Tayrona National Park in a private car. Arrival and check-in at Ecohabs.
Tayrona National Park
Day at leisure. Lie out on the beach, try snorkeling, go horseback riding, rent a bike or just kick back.
Day at leisure. Lie out on the beach, try snorkeling, go horseback riding, rent a bike or just kick back.
Tayrona National Park
Another day at leisure.
Another day at leisure.
Tayrona Park – Santa Marta
After breakfast transfer to Santa Marta’s airport to take the flight to Bogota. Upon arrival international flight back home or overlap with an add-on of one’s choice.
After breakfast transfer to Santa Marta’s airport to take the flight to Bogota. Upon arrival international flight back home or overlap with an add-on of one’s choice.
Bogotá - Bogota, Colombia
Armenia, Quindio, Colombia
Filandia, Quindio, Colombia
Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
Cartagena - Bolivar, Colombia
Tayrona National Park, Magdalena, Colombia
Places You'll See
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Bogota
Located in the center of Colombia, the city of Bogota appeals to all types. The La Candelaria area draws in the lovers of art and culture with its many museums including the Botero Museum and the Gold Museum. Other notable attractions include botanical garden Jose Celestino Mutis, the National Observatory, and over 100 shopping malls.
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Armenia
A sure cultural center is the city of Armenia. Located in the center of the coffee region, Armenia offers travelers many different cultural lessons with its museums and nearby destinations including the Colombian National Coffee Park.
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Pereira
Part of Colombia’s “Coffee Triangle”, Pereira is a perfect destination for a perfect cup of Joe. Along with coffee, the city is known for its public and private universities, so the students keep the place buzzing. To keep up with the excitement, visit the nightclubs of Avenida Simon Bolivar. Or for a quieter time, enjoy the Museum of Art, or the Orchids and Catleyas Garden.
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Cartagena
The walled city of Cartagena, with its cobblestone streets and gorgeous colonial architecture, is full of exciting and engaging sites and activities. Visit the Palacio de la Inquisicion, where the Spanish Inquisition condemned men accused of crimes against religion. Or spend the day at the Playa Blanca beach, enjoying the surf and the sand.
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Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park is a protected area in northern Colombia, encompassing over 50 square miles of land and some of the loveliest coastlines of Columbia. With its two ecosystems between the sea and the mountains one may see some of the local wildlife including the elusive Titi Monkeys.
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Hotel Options
3 Star Properties
Hotel Casa Deco
Bogota , COLOMBIA
Hotel Casa Deco emerges in a wonderful Decó refurbished building. The inside has a pleasant Italian touch with lovely details. It offers the perfect combination between discrete service with a personal, cozy and artistic touch. The interior of the hotel has generous spaces, wooden floors, big windows and balconies to look out over the nearby pedestrian streets. The hotel has 21 rooms, each with its own color and fully equipped with Italian furniture, private bathroom, Cable TV, WIFI and Room service 24 hours. The social areas include a lovely tearoom, a breakfast lounge with fireplace and an amazing terrace where guests can have a drink at the bar while enjoying a breathtaking view.
Abadia Colonial
Bogota , COLOMBIA
The Abadia Colonial is an intimate hotel in La Candelaria. The hotel has just 12 elegant and tidy, colonial style rooms, with colorful bedding. They are equipped with heating, Cable TV, Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, and large windows making them bright. The hotel also offers an elegant and inviting restaurant with views of Monserrate Hill, one of the main touristic attraction of the town. The restaurant serves charming and delicious Italian cooking, as well as traditional Colombian dishes. Guests can also enjoy a daily American style breakfast.
Pereira : Hotel Movich Pereira
Hotel Movich Pereira
Pereira , COLOMBIA
At the heart of Pereira one will find the Hotel Movich Pereira, located in the beautiful coffee region, making it an ideal destination for business and pleasure. Bamboo, the plant used around the world by the famous architect Simon Velez, is the main material used to decorate the hotel. No less important are the orchids that add beautiful bursts of color to the hotel’s spaces. The rooms are elegantly designed with dark wood furnishings, and are equipped with Cable TV, Wi-Fi, a minibar, and a private bathroom. The hotel also offers an outdoor pool with lounge area, a well-equipped gym, a steam room and sauna, and a spa offering a diverse range of fantastic treatments.
Hotel Bantu
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
The Bantú by Faranda Boutique invites guests to discover one of the most amazing accommodations in the Caribbean, full of warmth and authenticity. A charming boutique hotel in the historic center of Cartagena de Indias, the Colombian colonial city par excellence. Bantú By Faranda Boutique offers an avant garde interior design, eighteenth-century colonial architecture and unique services such as a colonial courtyard, a chill-out terrace, solarium area and swimming pool, spa, sauna, Jacuzzi, and a bar and lounge area. The Cabildo restaurant offers Caribbean and Colombian cuisine.
Alfiz
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
The Alfiz Hotel is located in a XVII century colonial house in Cartagena’s historical quarter. The restoration and decorative design of the eight rooms take in to account the most important periods of Cartagena’s history in order to provide a stylish getaway and encounter with Colombia’s historic city. The hotel offers 8 rooms featuring modern comforts such as air conditioning, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom. The hotel also features a beautiful garden, a library, a rooftop terrace, and an outdoor pool. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary breakfast, served daily, a coffee shop, and a bar and lounge area.
Tayrona National Park : Playa Koralia
Playa Koralia
Tayrona National Park , COLOMBIA
Playa Koralia is a unique nature hotel on the Caribbean coast near Santa Marta, Colombia. Nestled among protective palms, the dominant architectural element is nature herself. Particular attention has been given to the interior design, including the murals and the mosaics that decorate each individual habitation individually. The hotel offers 17 cabins, each one equipped with a fan, a hammock, and a private bathroom. The hotel also features a beach front bar, an outdoor dining area, free Wi-Fi, and the renowned Spa Koralia offering a variety of treatments with a special focus on healing and beauty.
4 Star Properties
Bogota : Hotel de la Opera – standard Room
Hotel de la Opera – standard Room
Bogota , COLOMBIA
The Hotel de la Opera is located in La Candelaria, next to the Cristobal Colon Theater. The generous interior spaces have been beautifully renovated and designed to provide some of the best accommodation in the city in a magnificent historic setting. Guests can enjoy the exquisite Mediterranean cuisine at La Scala, or regional cuisine at El Mirador. The Hotel de la Opera has 42 rooms decorated with fine Italian-made furniture, central heating, Wi-Fi, cable TV, minibars, and all the comforts of the best luxury boutique hotels. Guests can also enjoy services such as a bar and lounge, and a Thermae Spa offering body treatments and therapies.
Andino Royal
Bogota , COLOMBIA
The Andino Royal Hotel, offers a cozy atmosphere that make guests feel right at home. Located in a landscape of business, meeting and pleasure travel pursuits. This hotel stands in a beautiful cobblestone street that invites guests to take walks and visit the various famous boutiques, upscale restaurants, and luxury shopping centers. The 70 comfortable rooms are specially designed for business and leisure. Among the services and amenities offered are: complimentary buffet breakfast, complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the property, 24 hour Business Center, Restaurant, 24 hour rooms service, meeting facilities, dry cleaning service, gym and sauna.
Sonesta
Bogota , COLOMBIA
Sonesta Hotel Bogota is a modern and exclusive hotel in northern Bogota, with a cutting edge design and sophisticated customized service. The hotel has 126 spacious and contemporary rooms offering oversized soundproofed windows and natural light, writing desk, 40″ LED Cable TV, complimentary high speed Internet access, minibar, and private bathroom. The hotel also features a charming fireplace in the lobby, a fitness center, therapeutic massage treatments, and a lobby bar. Restaurant Cook’s brings together the most authentic taste of Colombia to a higher level.
Pereira : Hacienda San Jose (Suite)
Hacienda San Jose (Suite)
Pereira , COLOMBIA
The Hacienda San Jose was built in 1888, it is one of the oldest estates located around the city of Pereira, capital of Risaralda department, with more than a hundred years of history that can be recognized both in the details its construction and unique in its furnishings. Its rammed earth walls on the first floor connects the visitor with the characteristics of the era of colonization Caucana houses, and strong Spanish influence, while building on the second floor adobe puts it in line with the architecture of colonization Antioquia.
Cartagena : Sofitel Santa Clara (Classic)
Sofitel Santa Clara (Classic)
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
A perfect blend of vintage and contemporary, striking a balance between art and beauty to accommodate modernity and technology in unique surroundings. Each detail tells a story. The Sofitel Santa Clara hotel offers the perfect combination of age-old tradition, local hospitality and French luxury. The hotel offers 122 rooms, including 19 suites. With its blend of colonial architecture and modern comforts, the hotel offers comfortable rooms, personalized service, gourmet cuisine, a first-class spa, meeting rooms and cutting-edge technology for events, conventions and weddings.
Cartagena : Hotel Casa Pestagua
Hotel Casa Pestagua
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa, known as “the most beautiful house in Cartagena”, belonged to the 18th Century Count of Pestagua. Distinguished by its exquisite architectural and artistic harmony, today the Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa offers luxury hotel services, with the comfort and technology expected by the most demanding hotel standards. Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa is a boutique hotel with its exclusive offer of 11 rooms housed in spacious grounds, worthy of a first rate luxury hotel. Enjoy the privilege of being attended to in the Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa and receiving a totally personalized service in an oasis of peace and tranquility.
Tayrona National Park : Cabanas Arecife
Cabanas Arecife
Tayrona National Park , COLOMBIA
Ecohabs Arrecifes, located within the Tayrona National Park, just a short distance from the beautiful beach of Arrecifes. The hotel consists of 6 cabins, and each one is equipped with comfortable beds, hammocks, hot water, and private bathrooms. The Ecohab also has a beautiful and lush garden, lots of hammocks to relax in with mosquito netting areas, beach access, nearby natural pools, and a restaurant serving delicious cuisine.
5 Star Properties
Bogota : The Orchids Real – Suite
The Orchids Real – Suite
Bogota , COLOMBIA
Strategically located in the heart of the cultural and diplomatic life of Bogota, the Orchid Hotel is a neoclassical house that dates back to 1892 and showcases a welcoming contrast between functionality and sophistication. The backyard invites a haven of fresh air and sunshine with a water fountain. All the suites at The Orchids Hotel have generous and inviting spaces, full of the sophistication and comfort of a modern hotel, and are equipped with fireplaces, internet, TVs, and private bathrooms. Besides the fine cuisine, The Orchids Hotel provides the option of savoring the well-known gastronomy of its associate Chef Harry Sasson.
Sazagua
Pereira , COLOMBIA
Sazagua is a boutique hotel that arises in the heart of the Coffee Cultural Landscape. Surrounded by natural beauty, gardens, tropical flowers, unique birds and beautiful surroundings of temperate lands cultivated with coffee, this place turns into an exquisite manifestation of hospitable culture ideal for special visitors. The rooms are bright and feature eclectic and contemporary pieces of furniture, and are equipped with flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, minibars, and private bathrooms. The hotel offers a charming outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, a shared lounge and TV area, a sauna, and a spa offering a variety of relaxation treatments.
Cartagena : Ananda Hotel Boutique
Ananda Hotel Boutique
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Ananda Hotel Boutique is located in the heart of the walled city of Cartagena de Indias. The hotel offers 23 spacious rooms, each one individually furnished and equipped with free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, minibars, and private bathrooms. The hotel also features a beautiful outdoor pool, an outdoor Jacuzzi with a comfortable lounge area, a massage room for total relaxation, and a gorgeous rooftop terrace. Carmen Cartagena offers contemporary cuisine with a fusion of ingredients and preparations from all over the world.
Cartagena : Sofitel Santa Clara (Superior)
Sofitel Santa Clara (Superior)
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
A perfect blend of vintage and contemporary, striking a balance between art and beauty to accommodate modernity and technology in unique surroundings. Each detail tells a story. The Sofitel Santa Clara hotel offers the perfect combination of age-old tradition, local hospitality and French luxury. The hotel offers 122 rooms, including 19 suites. With its blend of colonial architecture and modern comforts, the hotel offers comfortable rooms, personalized service, gourmet cuisine, a first-class spa, meeting rooms and cutting-edge technology for events, conventions and weddings.
Cartagena : Casa del Arzobispado
Casa del Arzobispado
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Located in the center of the walled city of Cartagena de Indias, Casa del Arzobispado is the perfect retreat to relax, and soak up the charm of the city. At Casa del Arzobispado, guests can experience the magic and style of colonial times within the original architecture of the beautiful house. The 10 comfortable and attractive rooms feature antique pieces and modern amenities needed to provide the perfect combination of rest and relaxation in a luxurious atmosphere. The hotel also offers an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, a steam room, and a solarium. There is also a complimentary breakfast served daily, as well as an onsite restaurant serving regional cuisine.
Tayrona National Park : Ecohabs Tayrona
Ecohabs Tayrona
Tayrona National Park , COLOMBIA
Ecohabs Tayrona provides the most comfortable accommodations in the Tayrona National Park. Located on the beautiful Cañaveral Beach, travelers can enjoy peace and privacy in the cozy bungalows, built with native wood. Each bungalow provides a great view of the Caribbean Sea and the green landscape. The ecohabs offer 18 individually named huts, each with a terrace, a seating area, hammocks, and private shower. From Ecohabs Tayrona guests may easily explore the rest of Tayrona National Park, choosing from a variety of activities such as bird watching, trekking to the ancient ruins of the Tayrona tribes, or simply taking long walks along the different beaches of the park.
Luxury Properties
Cartagena : Hotel Casa San Agustin
Hotel Casa San Agustin
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
A luxurious small hotel lovingly restored and reimagined for a new generation of travelers, exquisite Casa San Agustín echoes Cartagena’s fresh contemporary style and colorful Caribbean sensibility. From original frescoes in the library to centuries-old wood-beamed ceilings in the guest rooms, Casa San Agustín’s art and architecture evoke the city’s rich history as 17th century Spanish stronghold. The hotel’s 30 beautifully decorated guest rooms and spacious suites showcase an authentic Colombian style while seamlessly incorporating the modern services and amenities that contemporary travelers seek. Guests can also enjoy the swimming pool with poolside bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Cartagena : Charleston Santa Teresa
Charleston Santa Teresa
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Charleston Santa Teresa, in Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is where a regal mix of historical grace and contemporary cool, meets the warmth of Colombian hospitality. After exploring the sites of the city, relax in the sumptuous and chic guest rooms, unwind in Cartagena’s most luxurious hotel spa offering number of therapies and body treatments, and then experience the magic of a Caribbean sunset over dinner in La Terrazza, one of the best restaurants in Cartagena serving a daily buffet breakfast as well as a broad menu with unique flavors.
Tayrona National Park : Hotel Merecumbe
Hotel Merecumbe
Tayrona National Park , COLOMBIA
For travelers who want a quiet vacation on the beach, Merecume Hotel is the perfect place to “unplug” from daily life. The rooms of this luxury hotel are ecohab style, with minimalist architecture and design. They are built bioclimatically with palm roofs and wood, ensuring cool nights, lulled by songs of crickets, frogs and cicadas. Merecumbre features Wi-Fi in public areas, a luxurious massage room on the beach offering therapeutic and restorative treatments, a daily breakfast, and a restaurant serving cuisine made with natural, fresh ingredients.
Testimonials
Barbara
Traveled February 2016
First and foremost, we had a fabulous trip!
Thank you and the whole local team so much!! We truly appreciate the immediate attention and swift action due to the missed flight connection. It was handled very professionally with lots of communication, so we had no anxiety, and while we missed some sleep since we arrived in San Agustin quite late, we were very pleased not to have to sacrifice any of the planned tour as a result of it.
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Edoardo
Traveled February 2016
It was a most memorable trip and we enjoyed every minute of it
It was a most memorable trip and we enjoyed every minute of it, thanks to the impeccable Yampu’s organization and the great support offered by your local agents.
Claudia is feeling much better and thinks it was thoughtful of you to send her some teas.
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Claudia ed Edoardo
Traveled February, 2016
It was a most memorable trip
And we enjoyed every minute of it, thanks to the impeccable Yampu organization (it is not a novelty…) and the great support offered by your local agents. Excellent guides, interpreters and drivers. Remarkable choice of hotels. To sum it up: a fantastic trip. Would you please convey our deepest thanks to all of your local agents for their generous assistance and their willingness to satisfy our requests.
A special grateful thank you to you, Wendy. I did appreciate your unstinting support, your professional approach and your astonishing ability to interpret and develop your customer’s project.
We do not say addio but arrivederci, hoping to travel with Yampu again.
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