The village of Morro de Săo Paulo, on Tinhare Island, has no roads and no cars, only sandy paths. Tractors are the only vehicles helping guests carry their luggage. There are four main beaches where the water is crystal-clear, and has regularly made best-beach lists of several Brazilian magazines. The clear water around the island is ideal for scuba diving and for catching lobster, squid and other local fish. There are a number of pousadas and restaurants where you can taste the real Baiana Food. At night, relax in the village, where you can participate in the dancing and music.

Easy trekking and sightseeing tour around Lake Titicaca: we will visit Copacabana and its Dark Virgin, the protector of Bolivia; the Indian village of Sampaya, one of the best preserved; the ruins of Pilkokaina; Yumani, "the Garden of the Incas", the Spring of the Eternal Youth, and the Inca ruins in Chincana. You may extend your excursion with a trek to Royal Andean Range or the Takesi Trail.

Only an hour flight from Santiago, La Serena is an attractive town which still manifests Spanish colonial architecture in the historic streets and buildings in the town center. Founded in 1544, it is the second oldest city in Chile. La Serena, boasts sunny pleasant year around climate, white sand beaches, great scenery and superb seafood.

Start your trip in San Pedro de Atacama and continue to the REA to view several of the natural wonders available in this location. Continue through the highlands, crossing the Uyuni salt flat, and arrive in the village of Tahua for the night. In the morning, transfer and hike to the viewpoint of Chillima, then descend to the salt flats. Afterwards, visit Colchani to view local salt production. Continue to Oruro for the night and in the morning transfer to La Paz, your final destination.

The Avenue of the Volcanoes leads us to Bańos, a town on the border of the Andes and the Amazon. Our base lodge is located in the Sangay National Park, a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Spend your days hiking or biking. Spend your mornings or afternoons practicing yoga or having massages and body treatments, all while being surrounded by incredible beauty, majestic volcanoes, and friendly hospitality.

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!

We will visit the historic and artistic Spanish colonial city of Salta and discover a region where Indian folklore, traditions and art mix with Spanish cultural heritage. We will also see colorful landscapes filled with mountains and extravagantly shaped ravines. While we walk in Indian towns such as Cachi, Purmamarca and Uquia, we will revel in the beauty of the region when visiting the colorful Quebrada de Humahuaca and Humahuaca Gorge. We will visit some wineries and may also take a ride on the Safari to the Clouds.

This brief tour includes a visit to San Pedro de Sula and the Fortress of San Fernando de Omoa (complete with awe-inspiring views of the nearby Merendon Mountains) and Puerto Cortes, the busiest seaport in Central America. We then travel to Copán—site of a major Maya kingdom of the Classic era—where we will spend 2 nights exploring and taking in the sights. Yampu travelers will also visit the Copán Museum and the Hacienda San Lucas—the premier ecotourism lodge in Honduras.

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.

Trancoso, a small village on the Southern coast of Bahia, is situated on a foothill with a view of the surrounding beaches, cliffs, rivers and coconut groves. It is 26 km from Porto Seguro and can only be accessed by unpaved road. Besides the natural beauty, the town is enjoyable for its cultural and historical legacy. The town used to be a small village founded and greatly influenced by the Jesuits. Thanks to this influence, the city has a very specific architecture with the church surrounded by houses built very close to each other, forming a big square called “Quadrado,” which is one of the most valuable historical sites on the discovery Coast.

Lençois Marahenses National Park is a huge desert on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean with countless dunes and crystal clear lagoons. The landscape is unbelievable with Pre-Amazonic forest meeting enormous dunes that move and change shape at the winds’ will. Thousands of lakes appear as a result of the rains in the beginning of the year (here we have 300 times more rain than the Sahara). The lagoons are sometimes many kilometers long and five meters deep, giving the golden, sandy landscape a special color pattern.

Yampu’s brief El Salvador tour begins in San Salvador, the capital and largest city in the country. We will get a true insight into El Salvadorian culture by experiencing the wide variety of natural and cultural resources that it has to offer. We will visit the city of Santa Ana, Mayan ruins at Joya de Ceren, San Andres and Tazumal. After visiting a coffee plantation, we will head to Nahuizalco, a small town famous for its wicker and tule products that are available at the historic evening market. Returning to San Salvador we will tour Volcanoes National Park and admire the stunning views of Izalco and Santa Ana volcanoes, and Coatepeque Lake.

One of the most beautiful national parks in the world can be found in Bahia, Northeast of Brazil. Chapada Diamantina in located in the center of the state, and its main gateway, Lençois, is 394 Km from Salvador. For those that enjoy adventure, Chapada Diamantina is ‘Paradise on Earth’. Trekking, rappelling, diving, caving and canyoning bring excitement to every excursion. Afterwards, there’s a chance to relax in the crystal-clear waters of the many rivers and waterfalls. But it’s not just the nature that’s outstanding. Lençóis, the main town in the region, enchants every visitor with its fine colonial buildings, cobbled streets and friendly residents.

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.

This Yampu’s tour of Nicaragua includes a visit to Granada, the third oldest city (1524) in Central America and Morgan's Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge, a luxury resort located 6 miles north of San Juan del Sur, set along a beautiful beach that has been designed for the traveler who is looking for a touch of luxury while enjoying the adventure and excitement of an exotic and tropical destination.

The Madidi National Park is one of the largest and with the richest variety of flora and fauna in Bolivia. It spans from the Andes Royal Range to the Amazon basin, and has many and diverse habitats, from mountain forest, to lowland savannas and tropical Rainforest. Here we will see pink river dolphins, tapir, anaconda, lizards, caimans, a great variety of birds and several species of monkeys. We will ride down the Tuichi River, go for short treks into the jungle and visit the Chalalan Lagoon.

Enter total relaxation at Kiaroa Eco-Luxury Resort, which offers seclusion along with comfort and sophistication. Discover everything you could imagine in a beach resort and more. Desert beaches, natural swimming pools, coconut trees, mangroves and sweet-water rivers are all within reach from your private room or bungalow. Start with three nights in Rio, where you will explore the diverse culture and beauty of the city including: Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado Mountain and Tijuca rainforest.

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 Ponta dos Ganchos Resort near Florianópolis. The resort is located on a private peninsula on Brazil’s south coast. It features idyllic landscapes of emerald sea and forest, and contemporary rooms in 20 beautiful bungalows.

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.

Recently discovered in 1976, Ciudad Perdida (Lost Town) or Teyuna was an important urban center of the ancient Tayrona culture. Somehow abandoned between 1550 and 1600 A.C., it was rapidly devoured by the immensity of the jungle. This city is characterized for its well-thought engineering, built on a system of terraces connected by stone paths and supported by a canal circuit.

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.

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.

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 tour begins in Mexico City and moves to San Cristobal de las Casas, in the central highlands of the state of Chiapas. The city was named after Bartolomé de Las Casas, a Spanish priest who defended the rights of the native people and was Chiapas. About 150,000 people live in Chiapas. On the way, you will visit the enormous Sumidero Canyon and sail down the Grijalva River across a geological fault formed millions of years ago.

Unwind at Nannai Beach Resort, located near Recife on the paradisiacal beach of Muro Alto. Spend four nights relaxing poolside, kayaking, learning to dance the samba or any of the many activities at a resort that strives to preserve natural surroundings while providing comfort and privacy. Your trip starts in beautiful Rio de Janeiro where a city tour offers a panoramic view of this spiritual city. Visit Christ the Redeemer, miles upon miles of beaches, and the see the famed samba being danced.

Yampu’s Complete El Salvador tour begins in San Salvador, the capital and largest city in the country. We will visit the city of Santa Ana, Mayan ruins at Joya de Ceren, San Andres and Tazumal. After visiting a coffee plantation, we will head to Nahuizalco, a small town famous for its wicker and tule products that are available at the historic evening market. We will tour Volcanoes National Park and admire the stunning views of Izalco and Santa Ana volcanoes, and Coatepeque Lake. Traveling north from San Salvador, we will visit the ruins and museum of Sihuatan, the town of La Palma - famous for its colorful wood handicrafts, Lake Suchitlan, the colonial town of Suchitoto, the Jiboa Valley with impressive views of hills and volcanoes and the beautiful El Cuco Beach.

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.

Yampu’s Buenos Aires, Colonial Salta and Northwest Wine Region tour will first take us to Buenos Aires. From there, we go to Salta (founded by the Spanish in 1582 as an outpost between Buenos Aires and Lima). This region, which is known for its wineries, but that’s not all as Indian folklore, traditions and art mix with Spanish cultural heritage.

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.

After departing Mexico City, you will head to the breathtaking archeological site of Teotihuacán. You will get to ride the Chihuahua-Pacifico train, better known as “Chepe,” on the way to magnificent Copper Canyon. This tour includes the chance for short optional excursions (for example, Arareko Lake, Tarahumara Caves, San Ignacio Mission and the Balancing Rock). You will also get to see El Fuerte, an important mining center in the 19th century, which has since been turned into a hot spot for boutique hotels.

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.

Bogota, located high in the Andes at more than 8000 feet, is the capital of Colombia and a city of eight million inhabitants. 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. 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.

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.

This tour begins in Mexico City and includes unforgettable stops in Chichen-Itza, San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque. You will also spend time in Cancun, Uxmal, Kabah and other fabulous archeological sites. There is Sumidero Canyon and don’t forget the Indian villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. Take your choice of 3-, 4-, 5-star and Deluxe accommodations, including The Four Seasons in Mexico City, The Lodge in Chichen-Itza and The Villa in Mérida.

This package includes exciting stops in Mexico City, the southern state of Oaxaca and the colonial jewel of San Cristobal de las Casas before heading on to Palenque. About 130 kilometers south of Ciudad del Carmen, it is much smaller than such huge sites as Tikal or Copán, but it features some of the Mayas’ finest architecture. Palenque, dating back to 100 B.C., is on the western edge of the Maya empire near the present-day city of Chiapas. Well-preserved and maintained by local people and anthropologists, it is one of the most popular ruins for tourists from around the world.

Experience Peru while staying in the most luxurious Orient Express hotels in Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu. This trip includes the Miraflores Park Hotel in Peru’s capital, Lima, as well as a tour of Cuzco and stay at the Monasterio Hotel. Then take a train ride on the Hiram Bingham Express to the Inca lost city of Machu Picchu, where you will stay at the amazing Sanctuary Lodge. In Lake Titicaca your base will be the brand new, luxurious Titilaka Hotel. Trip finishes with a tour of Lima’s markets and dinner along the ocean.

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 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.

Visit the ruins of Tikal in Guatemala and Copán in Honduras, and end your vacation on the white sandy beaches of Roatan. Yampu travelers will also visit Antigua Guatemala (famous for its well-preserved Spanish Baroque architecture, with large volcanoes to the south and west) and Lake Atitlán. The island of Roatan is surrounded by the world’s second largest coral reef. This provides calm, clear beaches for swimming and snorkeling, and many varieties of sea life. The island's friendly, "laid back" atmosphere is an ideal setting for relaxing and enjoying the beach.

This trip takes you to Machu Picchu via the Lares Trek, a great alternative to the classic Inca Trail. The Lares Trek is little-traveled and good for those who may wish to get off the “beaten path.” Yampu’s newly developed itinerary offers a fine combination of amazing mountain scenery, glacial lagoons, cloud forests and visits to authentic Quechua communities—not to mention the colonial town of Lares and its hot springs. The last day consists of a visit to the impressive Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

This Yampu excursion is an amazing spiritual adventure in which we will learn about the rituals of the Incas and participate in a pilgrimage to several of their places of worship, as we seek to purify and energize our souls and bodies. The pilgrimage will be led by a master shaman, who will guide us through the traditions, mysteries and healing ceremonies of Andean shamanism and indigenous culture. We will experience Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley much as the Incas did. Join us on an authentic and unforgettable adventure as we travel the illuminating path of native Andean healers. This is a fully private tour with a master shaman, private bilingual guide and private transportation.

This tour starts in Cancun, then on to Chichen-Itza to view the famous ruins before moving on to Mérida. From there you will fly to Mexico City for a brief stay in that big and brassy city. After a flight to Chihuahua, you will board the Chihuahua-Pacifico train (also known as the “Chepe”), which crosses Copper Canyon on the way to Los Mochis. This is truly a spectacular train journey! There are overnight stops along the way in Creel, Divisadero/Posada and Bahuichivo.

Travel through southern Brazil in luxury aboard the Great Brazil Express Train with overnights in comfortable hotels. We cross the Atlantic Rain Forest and Coastal Mountain Range to the western border of Brazil. Upon reaching the border of Brazil and Argentina, we will tour the spectacular Iguazu Falls and surrounding jungle. On this trip you will also spend three nights in marvelous Rio de Janeiro touring the city and watching a Samba show.

The Tambopata National Reserve is a 275,000 hectare conservation unit created by the Peruvian government in 1990 to protect the watersheds of the Tambopata and Candamo rivers. At Refugio Amazonas, a charming 24 bedroom lodge placed immediately adjacent to the reserve we will treat our body with baths, massages and aromatherapy; we will learn about nature and its mysterious ways of teaching us about life and wellness. After cleaning our body of all toxins, we will prepare us for the Ayahuasca Ceremony, a ritual used for self discovery and emotional re encounter. We will also enjoy of the beautiful landscape and the various types of animals living in the reserve and learn more about the curative benefits of plants in the Amazon.

Combine the magic of Machu Picchu with the mystery of Easter Island. This Yampu trip starts in Lima, the capital of Peru. From Lima, we fly to Cuzco, the old capital of the Incas. We will board a train to Machu Picchu and spend a night close to the ruins. We will then travel to Santiago and 2,200 miles into the Pacific Ocean to Easter Island. With its 600 or so Moai statues from a bygone civilization, Easter Island is an utterly unique place.

Yampu takes you to the Mayan ruins of Guatemala and Mexico. We will explore Lake Atitlán (volcanic in origin, it is the deepest lake in Central America) and the Maya towns that surround it. We then 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. Then on to Palenque and San Cristobal de las Casas. The trip ends with a tour of Mexico City.

This deluxe program offers luxury and comfort while traveling Peru. Stay at Orient Express hotels in Lima, Cuzco,Machu Picchu and the Colca Canyon. Start with a city tour of Lima before flying to Arequipa, known as the “white city” for its white-washed buildings. Stay at Las Casitas de Colca near the enormous Colca Canyon and then travel to Cuzco, capital of the Inca Empire. Take the Hiram Bingham Train to the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu, staying at the only adjacent hotel, the Sanctuary Lodge.

Enjoy a 13-day package including tours through Mexico City, San Cristobal de las Casas, Palenque, Mérida, Chichen-Itza and a 4-day package at the Villa Rolandi Thalasso Spa, Gourmet & Beach Club on Isla Mujeres

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.

This package has some of everything: the sophistication of Mexico City, the white-sand beaches of Cancun, colonial charm of Mérida and the history and mystery of the Mayas at Palenque and Chichen-Itza. Here you can climb the pyramids, gaze into the “sacred cenote” and see where men used to play ball games that sometimes led to honorable deaths by sacrifice for the winners. Chichen-Itza has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most fascinating places in all of Mexico.

We show you the best of Bolivia and Chile. Starting in La Paz, the highest capital in the world, we then move to the border between Bolivia and Peru, where we explore Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. The Uyuni salt flats beautifully reflect the sapphire-blue Altiplano sky. Crossing the highlands we move into Chile and the Atacama Desert, the highest desert in the world. After seeing volcanoes, hot springs and salt flats see the modern Chilean capital of Santiago.

This trip will take you to Guatemala where we will see Lake Atitlán, the deepest lake in Central America and the Mayan towns of the surrounding area. Then to Tikal, the largest site of remaining Mayan ruins set deep in the Guatemalan rainforest. We then travel to Mexico to visit Palenque, where Mayan lords once ruled the land. Then, follow winding jungle roads to the highlands to visit San Cristobal de las Casas. Afterwards, we head north to Uxmal and the pyramids of Chichen-Itza.

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.

Rio, with its beautiful beaches and Carnival—known worldwide for the elaborate parades staged by the city’s major samba schools—is one of Brazil's major tourist attractions. The country is not lacking in cultural heritage elsewhere, such as Ouro Preto, Brasilia and Salvador da Bahia. Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, was built from scratch in just four years (opening in 1960), and is noted for its futuristic architecture. This Yampu trip also includes the amazing Iguazu Falls - a highlight of Brazil.

Travel through Guatemala and Mexico. Tour Antigua then travel to Lake Atitlán. Visit the amazing Mayan market at Chichicastenango. After a flight to Flores we visit Tikal, a major cultural center of Maya civilization. From Tikal we travel overland to the Chiapas, Mexico to visit the Mayan ruins of Palenque. Travel over winding mountain roads to San Cristobal de las Casas and Agua Azul waterfalls. The trip ends with a tour of Mexico City and the Teotihuacán ruins.

Your luxury trip starts at the Miraflores Park Hotel in Lima with a full city tour. Stay at Las Casitas de Colca in Colca Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. Pamper yourself at Monasterio Hotel in Cuzco and take a breathtaking ride on the Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu. Then travel to Lake Titicaca, the birthplace of the Inca civilization, staying at the luxurious Titilaka Hotel. The trip ends with a dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Lima.

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 tour will take you from Guatemala to Mexico. After a city tour in Antigua, we travel to Lake Atitlán where we will see three volcanoes: Toliman, Atitlán and San Pedro. From Atitlán we go the Mayan market of Chichicastenango and then to Tikal, great Mayan ruins nestled in a lush green jungle. In Mexico, we first visit the Mayan ruins of Palenque and the highlands of Chiapas to visit the city of San Cristobal de las Casas. We then explore Mayan ruins at Kabah, Uxmal and Chichen-Itza.

Yampu’s Complete Maya Route will take you to see the mystifying Mayan ruins in Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico. We start at the classical Mayan site, Copán. In Guatemala, take a city tour in colonial Antigua before visiting Lake Atitlán, its three surrounding volcanoes and the largest site of Mayan ruins, Tikal. In Mexico, visit Palenque, known for its fine architecture and sculpture, and the beautiful Mayan pyramids at Uxmal and Chichen-Itza.

An unforgettable 18-day cultural adventure taking you to Bolivia's most important places: from the Highlands and Lake Titicaca, to the lowlands of the Amazon Jungle. Recommended for adventure travelers in good physical shape.

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.

See the historic Peruvian capital, Lima. Then we take you to Cuzco, the once center of the Inca Empire. A breathtaking train ride takes us to Machu Picchu and then we explore Lake Titicaca. You will also visit La Paz, the world’s highest capital, Uyuni, an enormous salt flat expanse and San Pedro de Atacama, the world’s highest and driest desert. The trip ends with two nights in Chile’s metropolitan capital, Santiago.

This splendid tour covers a lot of ground, starting—quite naturally—in Mexico City. You will visit the ruins of Teotihuacán, Oaxaca in southern Mexico and Monte Alban. In San Cristobal de las Casas, you will explore Sumidero Canyon and the ruins of Uxmal and Kabah. Palenque, Mérida and the famous Mayan site of Chichen-Itza precede your flight to Chihuahua before a ride on the “Chepe” train through Copper Canyon. It is perhaps more spectacular than the Grand Canyon in the neighboring United States. All in all, this is one of the best ways to see the variety of Mexico’s culture, history and geographical grandeur.

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’s comprehensive tour includes all the highlights of Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil along with an extension to visit the beautiful town of Colonia del Sacramento, in Uruguay, and Montevideo, the small but cosmopolitan capital of Uruguay. Colonia is a lively colonial town, with narrow cobbled streets flanked by whitewashed buildings, whereas Montevideo is one of the safest major cities in the world.

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.

Yampu’s South America Highlights Tour takes you to all the highlight destinations of Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil, plus a crossing from Peru to Bolivia through Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. You will spend a night in the Island of the Sun, on the shores of the lake, and a day in fascinating La Paz, the highest capital in the world, at 12,000 feet.

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.

This trip takes to you the best sites in six South American countries, visiting Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. We take you on a train ride to Machu Picchu, a crossing from Peru to Bolivia through Lake Titicaca. You will spend a night in the Island of the Sun, on the shores of the lake, and a day in La Paz. See the tango in Buenos Aires and experience the night life of Brazil’s city on the sea, Rio de Janeiro.