The M/V Evangelistas is a freight and passenger ferry-boat that was built in Japan and refurbished in Chile in the year 2,000. Its length is 123 meters and its breadth is 21 meters. It has 38 cabins and 132 berths. The vessel offers roomy areas for enjoying the voyage, such as exterior passageways, deck, upper terrace, pub and restaurant.

Within the lush vegetation along the banks of Dorita Bay in Patagonia, emerge this unique lodge, Puyuhuapi, Hotel & Spa, where a perfect equilibrium of sophisticated and premeditated simplicity exists. Every day you will start a revitalizing experience: trekking through the verdant rainforest, excursions to the Queulat National Park, fly fishing, bike riding on the Carretera Austral or sailing in kayaks through the fjords of southern Chile.

4 days and 3 nights from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas.

The Mare Australis and Via Australis are both 236-foot passenger ships, (Mare Australis built in 2002; Via Australis built in 2005) with ice strengthened hulls sailing in the passages of Tierra del Fuego. It is with pride that we can transport you through the mythical Beagle Channel, travelling to Southern Patagonia. Travelling through spectacular glacial scenery you will have a closer look at these awe-inspiring masses of ancient ice followed by the amazing sheer 425-meter-high promontory of Cape Horn.

The Stella Australis (Available December 2010) is the newest expedition cruise of Cruceros Australis in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. The deluxe passenger ship offers safety and comfort. Each cabin has picture windows,that offer spectacular views of the magnificent glaciers, forests and snowcapped mountains. In addition, independent climate control, a private bathroom, and satellite phone.

Classic San Rafael Route from Puerto Montt to the San Rafael Glacier

Kaweskar Explorers Route sails from Puerto Natales to Puerto Eden, visiting the Southern Ice Fields

Built in 1990, the 293.14 feet Galapagos Explorer II is one of the most elegant ships that visit the Galapagos Islands. The ship provides comfort and scientific information to 100 of our passengers that visit the Galapagos. In 1959, Ecuador made 97% of Galapagos’ land area into a national park. The islands have been designated as a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Explorer II travels to the most remote islands of the archipelago. The ship provides all the facilities and services to make the cruises enjoyable and comfortable. Features aboard include double Jacuzzi, solarium, spacious dining room, an electronic elevator, large conference room, lounge, two bar areas with music, Boutique and reading room.

The Classic Quito and Galapagos Islands Tour is the most economical way of visiting the Galapagos Islands and the city of Quito. It includes a five-day cruise in the Galapagos Islands on a Tourist Superior cruise and two days in Quito with a tour of the city and the Equatorial Monument.

The 46-cabin M/V Santa Cruz, built for cruising the Galapagos, was completely renovated in 1998. The Santa Cruz has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, the most knowledgeable multilingual naturalist/guides and menus that feature the best international and Ecuadorian dishes. Travelers on the Santa Cruz will spend time in Quito and the Galapagos with their fur seals, frigates, iguanas, sea lions, turtles and other exotic wildlife.

One of the most luxurious yachts cruising in the Galapagos, the Isabela II combines elegance and relaxation to help you make the most of your Island experience. The 40-passenger motor yacht is fully air-conditioned; all cabins are spacious and have private bathrooms. Its three public decks offer the amenities of a larger vessel, including bar-salon, dining room and sun deck. The library contains a large selection of reference books on Galapagos and Ecuador, as well as excellent nature and conservation videos, making this reference library the most complete source of information of any Galapagos vessel.

The Beagle is a magnificent, fully air conditioned, deluxe, 105 foot steel hulled schooner with teak decks and a luxurious interior. It was built in London, England in 1971. The Beagle has 6 double cabins, each with private shower and toilet. The open and shaded deck space, spacious cabins, and salon with color TV and video equipment all ensure that you feel at home right away. The owner-operated Beagle will take you through the islands with ease and pleasure.

This Yampu trip allows you to take in the historic beauty of the Ecuadorian capital of Quito before flying to the famous Enchanted Islands. Despite an earthquake in 1917, Quito has the best-preserved, least altered historic centre in Latin America and boats the impressive designation as an UNESCO World Heritage site. You can enjoy the paradise of the Galapagos, navigating in the Galapagos Legend, a 100 passenger fully air-conditioned cruise ship. The Galapagos Legend has all the amenities of a cruise liner yet it's small enough for that intimate experience with nature that brings you to the Galapagos Islands.

Along with the excitement of visiting the Galapagos, this itinerary gives you time to explore the fascinating capital city of Quito. The city sits in a cool Andean valley, surrounded by majestic mountains and is filled with cathedrals, interesting museums, plazas and parks. You will cruise around the Galapagos Islands onboard either the M/Y Coral I or the Coral II; both are elegant, classic and sober yachts. They are perfect for explorers who want to feel the islands with privacy and supreme comfort; their cruising speed allows us to have less time in traveling and more time on visiting the islands.

Yampu’s Quito and Galapagos Islands Tour with the Red Mangrove Island Hopping is an adventurous way to experience the Galapagos Islands. This exciting program includes 4 nights in the Islands, and 3 nights in Quito. In the Galapagos you will explore 3 different islands; Santa Cruz, Floreana & Isabela Island, traveling between each island by small boat and staying in 3 different island hotels. This is a new and unique way to experience the magic of the Galapagos.

The Amazon Rainforest is mostly inaccessible by road, making travel there an adventure in itself. On the Amazon Clipper Cruise, you will spend 4 days navigating on the Amazon River and its tributaries, seeing nature at its finest, especially at dawn and dusk. Yampu travelers will take hikes in the forest, and go fishing, bird watching and swimming in the biggest river in the world (300,000 square meters per second in the rainy season). You have the option to take the Amazon Clipper Premium Cruise, offering the Amazon’s best small-ship cruising. The trip includes a 3-day stay in Rio.

Visit the magical city of Rio de Janeiro. Take a full-day tour to see Sugar Loaf, Corcovado Mountain and Tijuca rainforest, ending in a breathtaking view of the city. Experience Brazil’s samba during a dinner show. We then travel north and take a cruise on the Iberostar Grand Amazon. We will make stops at locations along the Amazon jungle, offering excursions to explore the dense, untouched vegetation on this 5-day and 4-night cruise. You will have the chance to fish for piranhas, see pink dolphins and visit a local village.

Mare Australis and Via Australis are the new expedition cruise ships of Cruceros Australis in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. The deluxe passenger ships offer safety and comfort. Each of the outside cabins offers spectacular views of the magnificent glaciers, forests, and snowcapped mountains when we cross from Chile to Argentina. Prior to the cruise we will visit the “cuernos” of Torres del Paine National Park, which comprises mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers, and was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. Yampu travelers will also spend 2 days in Santiago.

Mare Australis and Via Australis are the new expedition cruise ships of Cruceros Australis in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Each of the outside cabins offers spectacular views of glaciers, forests and snow-capped mountains when we cross from Argentina to Chile, arriving at Torres del Paine National Park. Yampu travelers will also visit Buenos Aires - that lovely city on the southern shore of the Rio de la Plata - and Santiago.

Yampu's Peruvian Treasures Tour with Sacred Valley includes the main highlights of Peru: Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley and the Amazon but in a more adventurous way. We will be exploring Cuzco and its surroundings in the most alternative way possible. Then we will be relaxing at one of the most luxurious cruises that travel along the Amazon. This program is the ultimate mix of cultural travel and adventure sports tourism. Feel the adrenaline while enjoying of one of the most mystic and energetic places in the world.

The impressive wildlife sanctuary of the Galapagos is a perfect complement to the spiritual energy of Easter Island. Yampu’s Quito, Galapagos and Easter Island Tour will give you an overview of the wonders and mysteries of Ecuador and Easter Island: 5 days in the Galapagos, 3 days in Quito, 2 days in the cosmopolitan city of Santiago and 5 days in Easter Island at the southeastern tip of the Polynesian triangle.

Mare Australis and Via Australis are the new expedition cruise ships of Cruceros Australis in the waters off Patagonia (900,000 square kilometers in the south portion of the continent) and Tierra del Fuego (at the very bottom of Patagonia). From your outside cabin, you will see spectacular views of glaciers, forests and mountains as we cross from Chile to Argentina. Yampu travelers will also tour Santiago and Buenos Aires.

The impressive wildlife sanctuary of the Galapagos Islands is a perfect complement to the spiritual energy of the Incas in Machu Picchu, their famous mountain-top citadel. Yampu travelers will cruise the Galapagos on a small boat and reach Machu Picchu by foot on the famous Inca Trail. We will also visit Quito (Ecuador’s capital, which is surrounded by eight volcanoes), Lima and the fabulous city of Cuzco.

This is the experience of a lifetime: Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Easter Island in one trip. In the Galapagos, Yampu travelers will visit different islands in the Galapagos every day. From there, we fly to Peru and visit the magical ruins of Machu Picchu, the quaint town of Cuzco, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Last stop: Santiago and Easter Island west of Chile. The trip also includes the capital cities of Quito in Ecuador and Lima in Peru.

The Galapagos Islands lie on the Equator, 600 miles west of Ecuador. The isolation of the islands has permitted certain species of animals to evolve—thus Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. We will travel to the Galapagos on a 5-day cruise, observing the wildlife just like Darwin did 170 years ago. Yampu travelers will also visit Quito, Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Santiago, the Lake District, Bariloche, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro.