The Huaorani are a timeless tribe. Huaorani translates as “The People”. The Huaorani maintain their traditional lifestyle. But unlike other tribes, they have now leaded a more settled and open existence in the rainforest. Facing the possibility that their culture will eventually disappear, they have chosen to resist. By inviting small numbers of people to share their world for short periods they intend to keep their culture alive. They have opted for sustainable tourism. This is Huaorani Ecolodge.

For those looking for a short stay in the Rainforest at an authentic Eco-tourist Lodge, this Two-night Itinerary to Posada Amazonas is a great option. Situated along the Tambopata River, only 30 minutes from Cuzco, lies one of the most pristine and unspoiled areas in the Amazon Jungle, housing more species of animals than any other place on earth: the Tambopata Reserve. Encounter six-foot river otters capable. Boat down uncharted rivers. The Reserve has been featured in numerous documentaries by Discovery Channel, CNN and the BBC, and was the subject of an article in the January 1994 issue of National Geographic. We will be staying at a lodge owned by the native Indians, and visit a macaw clay lick.

Yampu’s brief tour of Belize includes an over-land trip to the Belize Zoo (the finest zoo in Central America, made up of 29 acres of tropical savanna and home to more than 125 animals native to Belize and the Xunantunich Maya site, with a stay in San Ignacio. Here we will take an unforgettable cave-tubing excursion in the “River of Caves”—seven miles long, and all of it underground. We then return to Belize City to fly to San Pedro in Ambergris Caye, where we will have a nice snorkeling excursion in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

Along the Tambopata River, only 30 minutes from Cuzco, lies one of the most pristine and unspoiled areas in the Amazon Jungle, housing more species of animals than any other place on earth: the Tambopata Reserve. Encounter six-foot river otters capable of beating jaguars in a fight. Refugio Amazonas is ideal for stand-alone experiences and also to get some rest before continuing to the Tambopata Research Center (TRC).

The most mega diverse region in the entire Amazon may be the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo area. This magnificent reserve covers an expanded area of precious ecologically diverse western Amazon rainforest. Biologists refer to this region as the "green paradise" of the Amazon Forest. Thought to be a zone that remained forested during the last ice age, many species have been found here which exist nowhere else in the world. This is your opportunity to get in contact with one of the richest areas of plants, amphibians, reptiles and birds; an unforgettable experience!

This brief tour includes a visit to the San José area, La Paz Waterfalls and the Poas Volcano, and a 3-day visit to the Arenal Volcano, staying at a village close to the volcano. While in Arenal, we will take an excursion to the hanging bridges and spend the night at the rejuvenating Tabacon Hot Springs. Yampu travelers will also have time to go biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding or gliding on the canopy. Some may choose to visit the Venado Caverns or the Cańo Negro Wildlife Refuge.

Yampu’s brief tour of Nicaragua includes a visit to Granada, the third oldest city (1524) in Central America. Sitting on the northwestern shore of Lake Cocibolca, it has a rich colonial heritage, as may be seen in its architecture and layout. From there, we will explore Lake Nicaragua and will visit Ometepe Island, formed by two volcanoes that erupted from below the lake. We will spend the last two days in the beach area of San Juan del Sur, a tranquil fishing village with beautiful white-sand beaches, smooth waters, and ecological richness.

The Pantanal is a combination of flooded savannahs and tropical forests that offer some of finest wildlife viewing opportunities in South America. It is located in the central western region of Brazil and is approximately the size of the UK. The Jaguar Research Center is located in the center of the Meeting-of-the-Waters State Park which is home to between 4,000 and 7,000 Jaguars. 99.5% of visitors have seen a jaguar, and they average 1.8 sightings per day.

Yampu’s brief tour includes a visit and stay in Antigua Guatemala. From there, we will explore Lake Atitlán (volcanic in origin, it is the deepest lake in Central America) and the Maya towns that surround it. Finally, we will fly to Flores to visit the impressive and mystical Tikal (largest of the ancient ruined cities of the Maya civilization—now a UNESCO World Heritage Site), staying a night in Flores near the ruins. Most services in this tour are private, unless otherwise specified.

Tayrona National Park is located on Colombia’s northern Atlantic coast near Santa Marta. It is an idyllic expanse of land and sea. Tayrona National Park is well-known for the wide variety of wildlife that can be seen throughout this stunning part of the country. Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must see destination and one of the most popular cities to visit in Colombia. This hot sultry city is filled with color, music and charm and is the perfect way to experience Colombia’s culture.

The delta of the Orinoco River is the second largest in South America after the delta of the Amazon River. The picturesque landscape of a labyrinth of channels and islands rich in forest and mangroves is worth it to see. Christopher Columbus gave the name “Tierra de Gracia” (Land of Grace) to what he saw of Venezuela on his third trip and it responds to the incredible beauty of the Paria Peninsula, abundant in cocoa plantations that made up the wealth of the whole region in the past.

Yampu’s comprehensive tour of Belize includes a visit to the Belize Zoo and the Xunantunich Maya site, with a stay near the town of San Ignacio in the Cayo District. We will also visit the Rainforest Medicinal Trails, Butterfly Farm and Cahal Pech Maya site, and embark on a fascinating cave-tubing excursion on the spectacular seven-mile-long “River of Caves” underground. We then return to Belize City to fly to San Pedro in Ambergris Caye, where we will take a snorkel excursion in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and have 3 days to relax and enjoy the beaches and coral reef!

This complete highlight program combines a short stay in San José and the Arenal area, where you will try out the hanging bridges and spend the night at the rejuvenating Tabacon Hot Springs, with a 3-day stay at Monteverde. The reserve at Monteverde was created to protect the flora and fauna, as well as to carry out scientific studies and educational environmental programs.

Your trip will start with three days in magical Rio de Janeiro. Take a full-day tour around Rio to see Sugar Loaf, Corcovado Mountain and Tijuca rainforest as well as Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy dinner and a samba show before traveling to Parati. Parati is a pretty colonial town located 160 miles southwest of Rio, on Brazil’s Costa Verde, and a UNESCO world heritage site that has been beautifully preserved. The spectacle is the lush green Mata rain forest, small fishing towns, pristine deserted Islands and the warm crystal clear jade-green Atlantic Ocean.

In the heart of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, in the north-east from Quito, it is located the Tapir Lodge. This area is indeed one of the most bio-diverse zones in the Ecuadorian Amazon Jungle. Hosting, lakes, rivers and a flooded rainforest the reserve is also home of many species of birds, mammals and amphibians. In this tour we also get to camp in the middle of the virgin rainforest.

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.

Yampu takes you to Rio de Janeiro, then the Pantanal with a stay at the Araras Ranch Eco Lodge. The Pantanal, the largest contiguous wetland on the planet, was declared a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Arguably the best place in Brazil to see wildlife, the Pantanal is home to nearly 700 bird species, making it a paradise for ornithologists and bird watchers. The fauna is completed by caimans, deer, capybara (the world’s largest rodents), anteaters, porcupines, cranes, jaguars and monkeys.

Yampu’s comprehensive tour includes a visit to the Gamboa Rainforest Resort and Soberania National Park, and partial transit on the Panama Canal. We then return to Panama City to visit Anton Valley, one of the most colorful towns in Panama with their Sunday market. We then fly to the San Blas Islands, where we will spend a night and visit Kuna Indians in their natural habitat. We have a couple of days in Panama City and one in the historic town of Portobelo. All transfers and most services (except at Gamboa and the canal) are provided on a private basis.

This 8-day tour includes a visit to San José and the Poas and Arenal Volcanoes as well as a 3-day extension to Manuel Antonio National Park and its beaches. Manuel Antonio is known for its white sandy beaches, cliffs, rivers, rain forests and varied animal life. Manuel Antonio is home to the white-faced capuchin, mantled howler and red-backed squirrel monkeys, two- and three-toed sloths, and a large number of species of birds. Yampu travelers will spend 3 nights at a nearby hotel with a full-day excursion to the park.

Yampu’s comprehensive tour of Nicaragua includes a visit to the old colonial towns of León and Granada. From Granada, we will climb above the canopy of the tropical forest and visit the Mombacho Volcano—part of a nature reserve that is among the most beautiful remaining areas of tropical rainforest in Nicaragua. We will explore Lake Nicaragua and visit Ometepe Island. Before we head home we will spend two relaxing days in the beach area of San Juan del Sur, a tranquil fishing village with beautiful white-sand beaches.

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.

For travelers who want to experience the beauty of the Galapagos without giving up any luxury, Yampu’s Quito and Galapagos Islands Tour with Royal Palm Hotel is the perfect option. This program includes 5 days in the deluxe Royal Palm Hotel, a secluded hide-away nestled in the lush highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Also included in the program are 2 days in Quito, including a tour that will show you the highlights of this historic city.

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 current public fascination with “survivor” themes is currently focusing attention on our more adventurous offerings. This amazing experience takes place in the most mega diverse region in the entire Amazon: the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo area. This magnificent reserve covers an expanded area of precious ecologically diverse western Amazon Rainforest and it is propitious for surviving training.

The trails linking the famous mountains of Torres del Paine National Park are world-class trekking routes. Yampu travelers get breathtaking views together of glaciers, rivers, lakes, forests and abundant wildlife; this trip offers constantly changing scenarios and experiences. With Andean condors (the largest flying land bird in the Western Hemisphere) circling overhead and guanacos (a native animal that is cousin to the llamas, alpacas and vicuńas) grazing in the valleys, this amazing trek offers a genuine Patagonian wilderness experience.

This combined tour includes a visit to Belize’s Maya ruins of Xunantunich and Cahal Pech, and a visit to the Maya ruins of Tikal in Guatemala. Yampu travelers will also visit the Rainforest Medicinal Trails and Butterfly Farm near San Ignacio in the Cayo District, the Belize Zoo, and the amazing barrier reef of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve in Ambergris Caye. We will spend the last 4 days relaxing in Ambergris Caye. This island, largely unaltered by human hands, is mostly a mangrove swamp surrounded by a ring of white sandy beaches.

Yampu’s comprehensive tour of Honduras includes a visit to San Pedro de Sula and the Fortress of San Fernando de Omoa and Puerto Cortes. We will spend 2 nights in Copán (site of a remarkable series of processional Mayan portraits in the central plaza and the nearby acropolis). We will also visit the Copán Museum and the Hacienda San Lucas. The tour includes trips to the Lancetilla Botanical Gardens, the Jeannette Kawas National Park, the Pico Bonito National Park, the Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge and the commercial/agricultural hub of La Ceiba. Guests choosing deluxe hotels will stay at the luxurious Lodge at Pico Bonito.

This tour starts in Antigua Guatemala, as we tour the old city. We will then travel to Lake Atitlán, stay one night beside the lake and visit the Maya towns nearby. Yampu travelers will visit the famous Indian market at Chichicastenango before flying to Flores. There, we will to visit Tikal for 2 days. Tikal, one of the major cultural and population centers of Maya civilization, reached its peak during the Classic Period (200 to 850 AD). Most services in this tour are private, unless otherwise specified.

This Yampu tour takes you to Marvelous Rio, the beautiful city of Salvador da Bahia and the famous Praia do Forte Eco Resort. After 2 days in Rio, we will fly to Salvador, the biggest city in northeastern Brazil and famed for its music, cuisine and historical monuments. The tour ends at the Praia do Forte Eco Resort, located 30 miles from Salvador. Here, you will find more than eight miles of pristine beaches, natural pools up to 12 feet deep, crystal-clear waters, endless groves of coconut palms, and multicolored reefs—a veritable ecological paradise on the east coast of South America.

Yampu’s visit to Iguazu Falls and Yacutinga Lodge is not to be missed. The grandeur of the falls, which once prompted Eleanor Roosevelt to say, “Poor Niagara,” defy words as 553 cubic feet of water per second thunders down 269 feet in a beautiful tropical location. We will spend 2 days near the falls and stay at the Yacutinga Lodge and Wildlife Nature Reserve, with the opportunity to see the amazing flora and fauna of the area. Prior to visiting the falls, we will have 3 fabulous days in Buenos Aires—also known as the Paris of the Americas.

This complete highlight program includes a short stay in San José along with a visit to Tortuguero National Park, a protected area with one of the greatest biological variety in the country. From Tortuguero, continue to the Arenal area where you will try out the hanging bridges and spend the night at the rejuvenating Tabacon Hot Springs. Continue to Monteverde where the wildlife area has been created to protect the flora and fauna, as well as to carry out scientific studies and educational environmental programs.

Bogota has a combination of influences: Spanish, Indian and African, which create a diverse and rich culture heritage. With an intense and vibrant intellectual and social life, this modern city provides travelers with a unique look in the heart of Colombian culture. Villa of Leyva, a beautiful small colonial town untouched by time and ideally seen by foot. Since Colombia declared the town a national monument in the 50's it has been lovingly restored and preserved. Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must-see destination in Colombia. This hot, sultry city filled with color, music and charm is the perfect way to experience Colombia’s culture. Wander through the streets and alleys of the old walled city, with its tiled roofs, balconies and flower-filled courtyards.

Stay in the best hotels in Rio and Sao Paolo, adventure out to visit rare Golden Lion Tamarin that are living in the wild in the Poço das Antas Biological Reserve and then travel to the Pantanal to see Jaguars, Giant River Otters, Giant Jabiru Storks, and Cabybaras. This is the best wildlife tour in South America.

Yampu combines the archeological wonders of Peru with the fascinating rainforests and volcanoes of Costa Rica. We will visit Lima (the capital of Peru), Cuzco (ancient capital of the Inca empire) and stay a night near the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu. We then travel to the Central American oasis of Costa Rica, partaking of its long history and many eco-resorts.

This Yampu Costa Rica program will take you to the Pacuare River Lodge, El Silencio Lodge and Harmony Hotel with two nights stay near San José at Hotel Finca Rosa Blanca. Your adventure begins by rafting to the lodge down the Pacuare River. Then, travel through mountains and pristine forests to El Silencio Lodge & Spa. Here we take a trip to see Arenal Volcano and swim in natural hot springs. Nestled into a sleepy village on the Nicoya Peninsula on the Pacific Ocean is Hotel Harmony. Here, Yampu guests will relax while enjoying the sights and sounds of the neighboring green zones.

We will visit some of Colombia's most beautiful coastal cities and tropical islands on this Yampu Tour. Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must-see destination in Colombia. This hot, sultry city filled with color, music and charm is the perfect way to experience Colombia’s culture. San Andrés, in the Caribbean Sea northwest of Colombia, was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the year 2000. It is a perfect location for scuba diving, snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach. Santa Marta, Colombia's oldest town on the Caribbean coast, was founded in 1525 by the Spanish conqueror Rodrigo de Bastidas. It is known for its natural harbor and has a small colonial area which is of great historic importance due to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, where Simón Bolívar died.

The Ibera Estuary is the second largest wetlands in South America and home to several endangered species and over 350 bird species. The region is rich in biodiversity and demonstrates the beauty of a balanced ecosystem. Also in the area is the UNESCO named world heritage site of San Ignacio Ruins, a settlement site of converted Guarani founded by the Jesuits. Iguazu Falls and Iguazu Falls National Park are located on the border with Brazil. The deep-flowing waters of the Iguazu River descend from a height of 269 feet through 275 falls. The National Park is full of exotic subtropical vegetation which surrounds the falls and has 2,000 plant species, 400 bird species and many kinds of wild animals. Iguazu Falls is one of the most breathtaking sights in the natural world.

This Yampu trip is the complete Patagonia experience. We start in Buenos Aires, and then fly to Trelew for a visit to Valdes Peninsula and the Punta Tombo penguin rookery—one of the most fascinating places on the steppes of Patagonian. From Trelew, which began as a Welsh settlement in the 1860s, we fly to Ushuaia, America’s southern-most city, and Tierra del Fuego, with a cruise visit to the Beagle Channel, a strait separating the islands of the archipelago. Finally, we will travel to Calafate to visit Glaciers National Park, famous for the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Upsala/Onelli glaciers.

On this Yampu tour, you will visit the natural wonders of Iguazu Falls (at the juncture of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, it is surely one of the most spectacular places on earth), the Amazon rainforest (5.5 million square kilometers, located within nine nations [60 percent in Brazil], it represents over half of the planet’s remaining rainforests and is the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest in the world), Marvelous Rio de Janeiro and don’t forget about Sao Paulo!

This combined country itinerary includes a Panama Canal transit and visit to the Gamboa Rainforest Resort, taking an aerial tram in Panama. Yampu travelers continue to San José in Costa Rica to visit the Poas and Arenal Volcanoes, staying at the foot of Arenal. While there, we will take an excursion to the hanging bridges and spend a night at the rejuvenating Tabacon Hot Springs. We then travel to the old city of Granada in Nicaragua. We will explore Lake Nicaragua and visit Ometepe Island. We will spend the last two days in the beach area of San Juan del Sur, a tranquil fishing village with beautiful white-sand beaches, smooth waters, and ecological richness.

On this trip, Yampu travelers will visit the Manu Wildlife Center’s Macaw Lick and Tapir Lick. This place is teeming with Amazonian wildlife and brightly colored riverside birds. As they congregate to eat the mineral-rich clay, it is a sight—and sound—to behold. The program is designed for visitors with limited time and who wish to maximize their Peruvian rainforest experience. You will also visit Lima, Cuzco and the most famous spot in all of Peru: Machu Picchu.

You can combine two of the greatest wonders of South America—Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls—on this trip which starts in Peru and ends in Argentina. Yampu travelers will also visit Lima, the capital of Peru, Cuzco, the capital of the Inca Empire and Buenos Aires—with many attractions in the downtown area, including Plaza de Mayo, Florida Street, San Telmo and Puerto Madero.

You can combine two of the greatest wonders of South America—Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls—on this trip which starts in Peru and ends in Brazil. Yampu travelers will also visit Lima, the capital of Peru, Cuzco, the capital of the Inca Empire and Rio de Janeiro. Marvelous Rio is famous for its spectacular natural setting, Carnival celebrations, samba music and beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana).

In 12 days, we will visit the Corcovado National Park (the crown jewel in Costa Rica’s extensive system of national parks and biological reserves) in the Osa Peninsula, the Arenal Volcano, the town of Monteverde and its Cloud Forest (home to more than 100 species of mammals and more than 400 species of birds). Yampu travelers will spend their last 2 nights at Manuel Antonio National Park, with its small beaches and bays surrounded by luscious rainforest.

This amazing highlight includes Bogotá, Triangulo del Café, Cartagena and the Tayrona National Park. The capital city of Colombia, Bogotá, is nowadays a modern city with an intense and vibrant cultural, intellectual and social life. Picturesque, with an important architectural heritage, the world’s best Pre-Columbian art collections and fantastic museums, it is also a city of futurist architecture and enormous modern buildings. The coffee farming region is a geographical area that comprises three Colombian departments or states: Caldas, Risaralda and Quindio where most of Colombia’s coffee production concentrates. Tayrona National Park amazes us with its surreal jungle crossed with stoned paths who lead to the coast and the sparkling Caribbean.

The Patagonian Chile and Argentina Tour takes you to these two countries with a visit to the most amazing sites in Patagonia: the Torres Del Paine, Perito Moreno Glacier. Trip starts in the capital of Chile, Santiago, where you will tour the city and its surroundings. You fly south to Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales to visit the Torres del Paine National Park. From here you will cross the border by road to Calafate and visit the Perito Moreno and Upsala/Onelli glaciers. From Calafate you will fly to Buenos Aires to spend a few days in this cosmopolitan city.

Visit the magical ruins of Machu Picchu and the beautiful city of Cuzco, and end your vacation in Costa Rica at the amazing Arenal Volcano. But don’t forget the beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park, a wildlife sanctuary within itself. Manuel Antonio is considered one of the most beautiful national parks in Central America, with white sand beaches, abundant fauna, exuberant flora and scenic footpaths.

Travel in luxury down the Amazon in the M/V Aqua. Experience the pristine beauty of the Pacaya Samiria Reserve while relaxing in total comfort. Explore the vast diversity of flora and fauna, including howler monkeys and the elusive pink river dolphin. Yampu also takes you to the most luxurious Orient Express hotels: Miraflores Park Hotel in Lima; Monasterio in Cuzco and the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu after a fantastic ride on the Hiram Bingham Train.

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 and the breath-taking Amazon with its various options for outdoor activities including jungle survival training. 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.

This unbelievable highlight will take us to the capital city of Colombia, Bogotá -nowadays a modern city with an intense and vibrant cultural, intellectual and social life. Picturesque, with an important architectural heritage, the world’s best Pre-Columbian art collections and fantastic museums, it is also a city of futurist architecture and enormous modern buildings. The Amazon is one of those places that stay forever imprinted in our memory thus our visit to the Amacayacu National Park will be difficult to forget. Owning an extraordinary fauna as well as majestic flora such as the “Victoria Regia” the world’s largest lotus, the Amacayacu is located in Leticia one of many river banks along the Amazon River. Gorgona is for those who relish in wilder landscapes, observing cetaceans and relaxing on beaches at the Pacific Ocean. Cartagena is a coastal city surrounded by walls that used to protect its inhabitants of the attack of pirates and still keeps its colonial heritage and architecture.

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.

This is a packed trip that will take Yampu travelers to Costa Rica’s main highlights: Tortuguero National Park (the third-most popular park in Costa Rica, although it can only be reached by airplane or boat), Sarapiqui, the Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Rincón de la Vieja National Park (where you may find quetzals, curassows, cougars, monkeys, kinkajous and jaguars) and ending in Tamarindo with its beautiful beaches.

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 and the breath-taking Amazon with its various options for outdoor activities. 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.

Combine Peru, Argentina and Brazil, and visit Machu Picchu (the Incas’ famous mountain-top citadel, only re-discovered earlier this century) and Iguazu Falls but also Lima, Cuzco, Buenos Aires (where the tango was born), Iguazu Falls (Yampu travelers will visit both the Argentina and the Brazil sides) and Rio de Janeiro—home of Ipanema and Copacabana beaches as well as the giant Christ the Redeemer statue.

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.

This 15-day Costa Rica circuit starts in San José and continues through Turrialba, Cahuita, Sarapiqui, Arenal, Monteverde, Tamarindo. This tour provides opportunity to spend time at the beach in Tamarindo. There are many opportunities to view the abundant wildlife Costa Rica has to offer in Sarapiqui and Monteverde. View amazing geological phenomenon in Arenal and enjoy historical and cultural sites in Turrialba and Cahuita.

This Yampu trip features four distinct areas of Chile. Visit Santiago, Chile’s metropolitan capital with a complete city tour. Explore the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth, featuring volcanoes, geysers and hot springs against a stunning backdrop of the Andes Mountains. See the more than 800 Moais, carved stone sculptures, scattered over magical Easter Island. Venture through Patagonia, the fabled land of towering glaciers and mountains.

Stay at all three Explora hotels, in Atacama, Easter Island and Patagonia, and create the ultimate vacation in Chile. San Pedro de Atacama is an oasis set in the driest desert on earth. Staying at the Explora Hotel with the Andes Mountains as a backdrop, we will see volcanoes, salt flats and hot springs. Next, visit the famed Moais of Easter Island. The Oceanside Posada de Mike Rapu was created with comfort in mind. Lastly, stay four nights at the Explora Hotel in Patagonia.

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 and the breath-taking Amazon with its various options for outdoor activities including jungle survival training. 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 Classic Central America Highlights Tour starts in Panama with a Panama Canal transit and visit to the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. Yampu travelers continue to San José in Costa Rica to visit the Poas and Arenal volcanoes, and over to Granada, Lake Nicaragua and the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua. In Honduras, we will visit the Maya ruins of Copán. Our trip ends in Guatemala with a visit to historic Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlán and the mystical Maya city of Tikal.

Yampu’s complete trip of Chile: from north to south (2,700 miles) and from east to west (barely 150). You will visit the capital city of Santiago; the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth; mysterious and magical Easter Island; Torres del Paine National Park, a beautiful aggregation of mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers; and the Lake District, which has been has been compared with Switzerland, although its spectacular lakes, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls take a back seat to none.

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.

Yampu’s Central America Highlights with Belize Tour will take you to Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Guatemala. It includes a 6-day extension to visit Belize. From Tikal, we will cross the border to Belize and explore the town of San Ignacio, and its surrounding Maya ruins. We then fly to Ambergris Caye, famous for its turquoise waters and barrier reef, where we will spend the last 3 days of our vacation.

This highlights trip will take you across Central America and north to Riviera Maya. Visit Panama, where you will follow the Panama Canal and visit the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. See the fireworks of Volcano Arenal and walk through the forest on hanging bridges in Costa Rica. In Nicaragua, visit Granada, boat around Lake Nicaragua and visit volcanoes Concepción, Masaya and Madera. We then take you to the Mayan ruins of Copán in Honduras, Tikal in Guatemala, and Chichen-Itza and Tulum along Riviera Maya in Mexico.

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.

Yampu will take you to the 3 New Wonders of the World: Chichen-Itza in Mexico, Machu Picchu in Peru and Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, with stops in Mexico City, Lima and Cuzco. In addition, we go to the Mayan ruins of Palenque, Buenos Aires for a Gaucho fiesta and Tango show, and the impressive Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil.

This trip will take you all over Central America and Mexico. We will visit the Panama Canal and stay at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. In San José, Costa Rica, see Poas and Arenal Volcanoes. We then go to Nicaragua where we will stop at Granada, Ometepe Island and the Masaya Volcano. Visit the Mayan ruins of Copán in Honduras, and in Guatemala we go to Antigua, Lake Atitlán and the mystical Maya city of Tikal. In Mexico, we explore Palenque, San Cristobal de las Casas and then the Mayan Pyramids at Uxmal and Chichen-Itza.