Historical and Cultural

Xunantunich

BELIZE: Brief Belize: San Ignacio and Ambergris Caye

4 days, from £2142

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.

Medellin City

COLOMBIA: Medellin & Santa Fe de Antioquia

4 days, from £1261

Find out more about Colombia's world-class coffee, known for its heavy body and rich, well-balanced flavor; see innumerable cultural and historical draws; explore a small, colonial town so well-preserved that it gives you the impression that you're in another time.... Check out Medellín and Santa Fé de Antioquia before too many other travelers catch on....

Copan

HONDURAS: Brief Honduras: San Pedro de Sula, Puerto Cortes and Copán Ruins

5 days, from £1952

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.

Granada

NICARAGUA: Brief Nicaragua: Granada, Ometepe Island and San Juan del Sur

5 days, from £1849

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.

Table Mountain & Cape Town

SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town & the Cape Peninsula

5 days, from £1145

This trip starts off with a city tour of Cape Town taking in the historic city centre, before heading to the top of Table Mountain to marvel at the views. At just over 1,000 meters high, this is one of the natural wonders of the World. A trip around the Cape Peninsula enables you to see the Jackass Penguins at Boulders Bay, look for wildlife in the National Park, stand on the most Southwestern Point of Africa at Cape Point and stop at some of the Cape’s best beaches. The Winelands region, situated just outside Cape Town and surrounded by imperious mountain ranges, is steeped in culture and history. Take advantage of the excellent South African wines, which are growing in popularity worldwide, with several wine tastings and a cellar tour.

Metropolitan Cathedral

EL SALVADOR: Brief El Salvador

5 days, from £1637

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.

Winery

SOUTH AFRICA: Wineries & Whale Watching

5 days, from £1592

The Cape Winelands is a region of award-winning wines, magnificent wine farms, scenic splendor, historic towns and authentic Cape Dutch architecture. It is also known as the culinary capital of South Africa with an impressive selection of top quality restaurants. Hermanus has the status of being the best land-based whale watching destination in the world. Southern Right whales can be viewed from aboard a boat, a helicopter or the shore. Hermanus is home to the world’s only Whale Crier who blows his kelp horn when whales are spotted along the central sea route.

Antigua

GUATEMALA: Brief Guatemala: Antigua, Lake Atitlan and Tikal

6 days, from £1996

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.

Santa Cruz Hotel

CHILE: Santiago and Wineries

6 days, from £2725

Yampu takes you to the famous wineries near Santiago and the Colchagua Valley. We will first spend a few nights in Santiago and visit Vińa del Mar (a tourist and beach destination, plus a casino and a yearly music festival) and Valparaiso, and the Cousińo Macul and Concha y Toro wineries. We then head off for an overnight excursion to the Colchagua Valley, spending a night at the famous Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza, noted for its Chilean colonial architecture. Its surroundings exemplify the region’s varied geography—lakes, rivers and beaches.

Wine Train

CHILE: Santiago and Wineries with Wine Train to Santa Cruz

6 days, from £2769

We will tour Santiago and then visit the seaside cities of Vińa del Mar and Valparaiso, and the famous wineries of Cousińo Macul and Concha y Toro. We will then board the famous wine train, taking us back in time to a century in which steam machine was used as a means of locomotion. On board, we will have a delicious cocktail and taste the best wines of the area while enjoying the beautiful landscape and folklore of the Colchagua Valley. Yampu travelers continue with a visit to a vineyard, lunch and a stop at the spectacular Colchagua Museum.

Tulum

MEXICO: The Riviera Maya

6 days, from £1440

This brief highlight program is composed of 6 days in the Riviera Maya with hotels in Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Take advantage of the cultural and natural sights the Riviera Maya has to offer. Visit the nearby ruins of Chichen-Itza and Tulum, also enjoy a leisure boat ride around Isla Mujeres.

Cartagena

COLOMBIA: Cartagena and Tayrona National Park

6 days, from £2399

Four reasons why you should take a look at this Colombia tour: white Caribbean beaches, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, a wide variety of wildlife and a colonial city filled with historic streets, alley ways and stories. Looking for another reason? Just read on.

Ambergris Caye

BELIZE: Complete Belize: San Ignacio, Belize City and Ambergris Caye

7 days, from £2650

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!

Mexico City

MEXICO: Mexico City, Mérida and Chichen-Itza

7 days, from £1862

Start in Mexico City and then on to the Yucatan to see Mérida and Chichen-Itza. Founded in 1542 by the Spanish conquistadors, Mérida was built on the site of the Maya city that had already existed for centuries. Thus it may be the oldest continually occupied city in the Americas. The “white city,” as it is called, once had a higher percentage of millionaires than any other in the world. Such wealth is still evident as large and small colonial homes line its streets to this day.

Monte Alban

MEXICO: Mexico City & Oaxaca

7 days, from £1746

Enjoy a 7-day tour through Mexico City and Oaxaca. Spend 3 days in Mexico City visiting the ruins of Teotihuacán and other cultural site. Continue from Mexico City to Oaxaca where you will explore the city and visit the ruins of Monte Alban.

Parati

BRAZIL: Rio and Parati

7 days, from £2053

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.

Bogotá

COLOMBIA: Bogota and Cartagena

7 days, from £2698

Tour two exceptional (and distinct) Colombian cities: Bogotá and Cartagena. Bogotá, Colombia's capital, set in the Andes at more than 8,000 feet, is replete with cultural, intellectual and social draws and rich colonial heritage, and Cartagena, an archetypal Colombian city (and a UNESCO World Heritage site) is filled with historic streets, alley ways and stories. Just be sure to pack your camera; words don't seem to do Cartagena justice.

Cartagena

COLOMBIA: Cartagena and San Andres

7 days, from £2156

Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an archetypal Colombian city filled with historic streets, alley ways and stories. Take in the old, walled city's tiled roofs, balconies and courtyard gardens, and then head to San Andrés, a Caribbean island northwest of Colombia surrounded by clear, blue and green sea AND some of the most beautiful (and intricate) coral formations in the world.

Tayrona People

COLOMBIA: Trekking Ciudad Perdida Archaeological Park

7 days, from £1319

Lace up your hiking boots, and get ready to explore Teyuna. Also known as Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) since it was found again only recently, Teyuna was once an urban center in the Tayrona's ancient civilization. Experts believe that the Tayrona abandoned it sometime between 1550 and 1600 A.C. though, and jungle and overgrowth soon took over. Long-shrouded by jungle, Teyuna is distinct from the rest of the remains of Tayrona civilization in that sense; it's more occult, more a part of the jungle around it....

Panama City

PANAMA: Brief Panama: Panama City, the Canal and Boquete

7 days, from £3576

Tucked away on the eastern slopes of the Volcan Barú is the small and charming mountain village of Boquete. It is known to produce some of the sweetest oranges and richest coffees in all of Panama and has an everlasting spring-like climate.

Buenos Aires at night

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Argentina and Uruguay: Buenos Aires, Colonia and Montevideo

8 days, from £2312

Argentina and Uruguay, in the southern part of the continent, share very similar cultures and traditions. Yampu travelers will first visit Buenos Aires, spending a day at an estancia (an Argentinean farm) and enjoy an evening of tango. We will cross the Rio de la Plata to Colonia del Sacramento (founded in 1680 by the Portuguese) in Uruguay, where we will spend a night before heading to Montevideo, the capital of the country.

Tikal

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Maya Ruins of Copán and Guatemala

8 days, from £2970

This combined Yampu tour includes a visit to Copán, the site of some very impressive Maya ruins, where we will spend 2 nights exploring. We will then cross to Guatemala by car, visiting Antigua Guatemala (“Old Guatemala”). From here, we will explore Lake Atitlán and the Maya towns that surround the beautiful lake. Finally, we will fly to Flores to visit the mystical Maya city of Tikal, staying a night in Flores (located on an island in Lake Peten Itza), near the Maya ruins.

Sanctuary Lodge

PERU : Deluxe Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu

8 days, from £6903

Yampu’s Deluxe Orient Express Peruvian Treasures with Overnight in Machu Picchu is the ultimate travel experience in Peru. You will stay at the most luxurious Orient Express hotels in Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu, and take the fantastic Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu. This train is named after the American archeologist who rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911, revealing the Incas’ best-kept secret.

Anton Valley

PANAMA: Complete Panama: Panama City and Canal, Rainforest, Anton Valley and San Blas

8 days, from £2972

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.

Leon

NICARAGUA: Complete Nicaragua: Leon, Granada, Ometepe Island and San Juan del Sur

8 days, from £2262

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.

Pisac Market

PERU : Ideal Family Tour

8 days, from £3219

This tour uses the exact hotels that the management has picked for their families. This trip uses only friendly hotels and activities where safety and fun are combined to please your beloved ones. Your tour will start in the Sacred Valley with a visit to the colorful indigenous market in Pisac. While in the Sacred Valley choose from a list of adventure activities such as river rafting, mountain biking or horseback riding among many more. After you tour the remarkable ruins of Machu Picchu, you will visit the spectacled bear protection project. Walk or bike around Cuzco and then enjoy a dinner on the ocean in Lima.

Mexico City

MEXICO: Mexico City, San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque

8 days, from £2315

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.

Waterfall in El Salvador

EL SALVADOR: Complete El Salvador

8 days, from £2398

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.

Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

COLOMBIA: Bogota, Cartagena and Tayrona National Park

8 days, from £3643

Before too many other travelers catch on to Colombia, see three of the most exceptional (and distinctive), national highlights: Bogotá, a capital city rife with culture and spirit; Cartagena, an archetypal Colombian city (and a UNESCO World Heritage site); and Tayrona (a national park with a notably high concentration of biodiversity), where you’ll have 37,000 acres of white Caribbean beaches and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada at your feet.

Rio de Janeiro

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Brazil and Argentina Wonders: Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls and Buenos Aires

9 days, from £3649

Yampu’s Brazil and Argentina Wonders Tour is the perfect introduction to the grandeur of Brazil and Argentina. You will visit Marvelous Rio (home of samba, Carnival, Sugarloaf Mountain and Ipanema Beach) and the magnificent Iguazu Falls in the Iguazu National Park on the border of Argentina and Paraguay. We will continue on to the classy and cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.

Salvador

BRAZIL: Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia

9 days, from £2613

Salvador da Bahia was once the capital of Brazil. It is not only known for its beautiful colonial architecture and cultural heritage, but also for its beautiful white sandy beaches. Yampu will take you through the city and its churches, on a cruise to Itaparica (an island in All Saints Bay, famous for the Sul America Open tennis competition) and an evening folkloric show and dinner with Afro-Brazilian dances such as Capoeira, Candomblé and Samba. You will spend 3 unforgettable days in Rio de Janeiro and 4 in Salvador da Bahia.

Lake Titicaca

BOLIVIA: Classic Bolivian Highlights Tour

9 days, from £2759

Yampu’s Classic Bolivian Highlights Tour takes you to La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Sucre, Potosí and Santa Cruz. La Paz is the highest capital in the world (12,000 feet) and is surrounded by the majestic Royal Andean Range. Lake Titicaca, on the border between Peru and Bolivia, has water that is as blue as sapphire. Sucre, the country’s official capital, attracts thousands of tourists every year thanks to its whitewashed buildings from the colonial era, and Potosí, a 16th-century silver mining city, retains much of the same kind of architecture.

Ambergris Caye

BELIZE: Complete Belize with Tikal: San Ignacio, Tikal and Ambergris Caye

9 days, from £3239

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.

Buenos Aires

ARGENTINA: Buenos Aires, Colonial Salta and Northwest Wine Region

9 days, from £3999

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.

Jeannette Kawas Nat'l Park

HONDURAS: Complete Honduras: San Pedro Sula, Copán Ruins, and National Parks

9 days, from £2847

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.

Tikal

GUATEMALA: Complete Guatemala: Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Chichicastenango and Tikal

9 days, from £2209

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.

Bariloche

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Santiago and Lakes with Lake Crossing to Bariloche

9 days, from £3242

During this trip we will visit the Lake District on both the Argentina and Chile sides, with a fantastic lake crossing with amazing views of the Andes and mountains. While in Puerto Varas we will explore the lake region by taking a boat crossing on the All Saints Lake to Bariloche, with beautiful views of the snow-capped volcanoes and waterfalls. We will also take a full day excursion to Ancud in the island of Chiloe. Bariloche. In many ways it resembles European alpine resorts, with spectacular surrounding scenery.

Chichen-Itza

MEXICO: Mexico City, Mérida, Chichen-Itza & Ceiba del Mar Beach-Spa Resort

9 days, from £2664

This package includes time in Mexico City, with a side trip to the fascinating archeological site of Teotihuacán. Visit places like the National Palace, el Zocalo and Paseo de la Reforma before heading on to the Yucatan peninsula. From Mérida, you will be able to see ancient Mayan pyramids, temples in Uxmal, Kabah and Chichen-Itza. You will also have 4 days at the Ceiba del Mar Beach-Spa Resort. Travelers who appreciate luxury and a relaxed ambiance of elegance and comfort will love this place, just 20 minutes south of the Cancun airport. It has whirlpools, two unique restaurants and stunning ocean views.

Mexico City

MEXICO: Mexico City, Mérida, Chichen-Itza & Beaches in Riviera Maya

9 days, from £1768

You get to enjoy the history and mystery of Mexico City, Mérida and Chichen-Itza before moving on to the Riviera Maya. A coastal city in the state of Quintana Roo, Cancun was little more than a coconut plantation and fishing village in 1970 when the Mexican government decided to turn it into a place where tourists would want to come and savor the warmth and beauty of the Yucatán Peninsula. You may stay in Cancun, or in Playa del Carmen or Tulum. With white sandy beaches and turquoise waters make this a wonderful place to end your vacation.

Chihuahua-Pacifico Train View

MEXICO: Mexico City & Copper Canyon

9 days, from £2984

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.

Villa de Leyva

COLOMBIA: Bogota, Villa de Leyva, Cartagena and Rosario Islands

9 days, from £3199

Make your way to Colombia before too many other travelers catch on. Tour Bogotá, Colombia's capital; Villa of Leyva, a small, colonial town (declared a national monument by Colombia in the fifties); and Cartagena, an archetypal Colombian city filled with historic streets, alley ways and stories....

Bogotá

COLOMBIA: Bogota, Cartagena and San Andres

9 days, from £2897

Discover Colombia. Tour Bogotá, a capital city replete with culture. Ramble around Cartagena, an archetypal Colombian city (and a UNESCO World Heritage site); take in the old city's tiled roofs, balconies and courtyard gardens and then head to San Andrés, a Caribbean island with coral-colored sand that looks out on a clear, blue-green sea AND some of the most beautiful (and intricate) coral formations in the world.

Cape Town

SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town, Wineries & Whale Watching

9 days, from £3900

This trip starts off with a city tour of Cape Town, Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula (including the penguin colony at Boulder's Bay and the southernmost tip of Africa). Next, head to the Cape Winelands, a region of award-winning wines, magnificent wine farms, scenic splendor, historic towns and authentic Cape Dutch architecture. Finally, take in the Southern Right whales in the quaint town of Hermanus.

La Paz

BOLIVIA: Bolivian Highlights Tour with Uyuni Salt Flats

10 days, from £3036

The Bolivian Highlights Tour with Uyuni Salt Flats includes a visit to one of the greatest wonders of the world, the salt flats of Uyuni. They are the biggest salt lakes in the world (12,000 square kilometers), a truly unforgettable experience especially since the flats reflect the sapphire-blue Altiplano sky. Yampu travelers will also visit the capital city of La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Sucre, Potosí and Santa Cruz—a city of 1.5 million that has taken on increasing social and economic importance in Bolivia in recent decades. Its streets are laid out on a concentric ring model.

Antigua

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Guatemala and Belize: Maya Ruins and Beaches

10 days, from £4314

Combine the Maya ruins of Guatemala (a noted biodiversity hotspot) and Belize with the turquoise beaches and barrier reefs of Belize. This tour includes the Maya ruins of Tikal in Guatemala, and Xunantunich and Altun Ha in Belize, with a beach extension to San Pedro in Ambergris Caye. Yampu travelers will also visit the city of Antigua Guatemala and Lake Atitlán—the deepest lake in Central America, with three volcanoes on its southern flank.

Mt. Aconcagua

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Wine Region: Buenos Aires, Santiago, Mendoza and the Colchagua Valley

10 days, from £4106

Visit the famous wineries in the Mendoza region of Argentina and the Colchagua Valley near Santiago in Chile. Yampu will take you across the border from Mendoza to Santiago in a scenic bus or private car, with unforgettable views of the Aconcagua and the Andes Mountains. You will also spend 3 days in Buenos Aires with a visit to a typical estancia, and dinner with tango show; and one day touring the Chilean capital of Santiago.

Mt. Aconcagua

ARGENTINA: Buenos Aires, Santiago, Mendoza and the Colchagua Valley

10 days, from £3999

Visit the famous wineries in Argentina’s Mendoza region, and the Colchagua Valley near Santiago in Chile. Yampu will take you across the border from Mendoza (popular with those who favor mountaineering, hiking, horseback riding, rafting and skiing) to Santiago in a scenic bus or private car, with unforgettable views of the Aconcagua and the Andes Mountains. You will also spend 3 days in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires with a visit to a typical estancia and a dinner with tango show. One day is planned for touring Santiago, one of South America’s most sophisticated metropolitan areas.

Machu Picchu

MEXICO, CENTRAL, SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED: Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu with Arenal Volcano

10 days, from £4941

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.

Mexico CIty

MEXICO: Mexico City, Mérida, Chichen-Itza, San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque

10 days, from £2992

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.

Mexico City

MEXICO: Mexico City, Oaxaca, San Cristobal de las Casas & Palenque

10 days, from £2682

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.

Hotel Titilaka

PERU : Deluxe Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu with Lake Titicaca

10 days, from £8918

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.

Tulum

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Tikal and Riviera Maya

10 days, from £2549

Yampu takes you through Guatemala, to the coast of Mexico and the deep blue waters of Riviera Maya. Starting in Antigua, we tour the colonial city. From there, we boat across Lake Atitlán and visit its surrounding volcanoes and Mayan villages. We then fly to Flores to visit Tikal, the largest of the ancient Mayan ruins. Finally we travel to Riviera Maya to visit Chichen-Itza and Tulum, the only Mayan ruins site located on the azure waters of the Caribbean.

San Andrés

COLOMBIA: Cartagena, San Andres and Santa Marta

10 days, from £3398

Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an archetypal Colombian city filled with historic streets, alley ways and stories. Take in the old, walled city's tiled roofs, balconies and courtyard gardens, and then head to San Andrés, a Caribbean island northwest of Colombia surrounded by clear, blue-green sea AND some of the most beautiful (and intricate) coral formations in the world. Wrap up your tour in Santa Marta (Colombia's oldest town on the Caribbean coast).

Bogotá

COLOMBIA: History and Desert - Bogota, San Agustin, Tatacoa Desert and Cartagena

10 days, from £4206

Get ready for an adventure. On this Colombia tour you'll explore Bogotá (Colombia's capital), Cartagena (a city filled with historic streets, alley ways and stories), the Tatacoa Desert (known for its eroded rock formations, red earth, cacti and yellow sand dunes) AND the largest collection of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in South America.

Cape Town & Table Mountain

SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town & Victoria Falls

10 days, from £5564

This trip starts off with a city tour of Cape Town, Table Mountain, the penguin colony at Boulder's Beach and the southernmost tip of Africa. At Victoria Falls, also known as "Mosi oa-Tunya" ("the smoke that thunders"), the Zambezi river plunges headlong into a 100m vertical chasm spanning the full one-and-a-half kilometre width of the river, creating the biggest curtain of falling water in the world and also one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Lake District

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Buenos Aires, Santiago and the Lake District

11 days, from £3978

Yampu’s Buenos Aires, Santiago and the Lake District Tour will take you around the capital city of Buenos Aires and Bariloche in Argentina. Next comes a cruise across the Chile border with breathtaking views of the Andes and their snow-capped volcanoes, before arrival in Puerto Varas. Here you will visit the fascinating island of Chiloe before going to Santiago, the capital of Chile, with a tour of the city and its surroundings.

Arenal Volcano

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua

11 days, from £3821

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.

Roatan

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Guatemala and Copán Ruins with Roatan Beaches

11 days, from £3486

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.

Inca Trail

PERU : Deluxe and Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

11 days, from £8420

This deluxe Yampu tour includes a private trek to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail. This trip is a great blend of luxury, adventure, learning and relaxing. You will stay at the best Orient Express hotels in Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu, and hike the Inca Trail up to the stone citadel with your own private staff. On return from Machu Picchu to Cuzco, you will take the Hiram Bingham Train on a spectacular journey through changing landscapes, lush fields, colorful villages and vistas of the Andes Mountains.

Machu Picchu

PERU : Inca Pilgrimage: Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley

11 days, from £3583

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.

Chichen-Itza

MEXICO: Cancun, Chichen-Itza, Mérida, Mexico City & Copper Canyon

11 days, from £3703

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.

Great Brazil Express

BRAZIL: Rio and the Great Brazil Express Train to the Iguazu Falls

11 days, from £8794

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.

Pillars at Chichen Itza

MEXICO: Beaches and Maya Ruins: Chichen-Itza, Mérida and Tulum

11 days, from £1668

Mérida makes a good base from which to explore the Mayan archeological sites of Uxmal and Kabah. Start your tour in Cancun. Continue with a visit to Chichen-Itza and onto Mérida.
Tulum; as the only significantly sized Mayan ruin on the Caribbean coast, Tulum's uniqueness adds to the Mayan mystique. Thought to be the seaport for nearby Coba, Tulum's walled environment is at once photogenic and enigmatic.

Easter Island

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Peru and Chile: Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Santiago and Easter Island

12 days, from £5578

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.

Iguazu Falls

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Peru and Argentina: Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Buenos Aires and Iguazu

12 days, from £4821

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.

Ambergris Caye

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Copán, Guatemala and Belize: Maya Ruins and Beaches

12 days, from £4833

This combined tour includes a visit to Copán, where we will spend 2 nights before crossing to Guatemala by car for an enriching stay in Antigua Guatemala. From here, we will explore Lake Atitlán and the nearby Maya towns. Yampu travelers will then fly to Flores to visit the mystical Maya city of Tikal, staying a night in Flores. We will be able to see more Maya ruins in Belize, especially around the town of San Ignacio. Last stop: San Pedro in Ambergris Caye, known for its turquoise waters and barrier reef.

Rio de Janeiro

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Peru and Brazil: Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls and Rio

12 days, from £4764

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).

Tikal

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Tikal, Palenque and Mexico City

12 days, from £3639

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.

Casita de Colca

PERU : Deluxe Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu with Arequipa and Colca Canyon

12 days, from £9467

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.

River Rafting

PERU : Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley - Most Adventurous with Inca Trail

12 days, from £3243

Yampu's Peruvian Treasures Tour with Sacred Valley includes the main highlights of Peru: Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley in a more adventurous way. This trip will also take us through the Inca Trail, a thrilling experience to one and all. We will be exploring Cuzco and its surroundings in the most alternative way possible. 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.

Cathedral in Bogotá

COLOMBIA: The land of Coffee and Sunny Tayrona - Bogota, Coffee Triangle, Cartagena and Tayrona National Park

12 days, from £4337

Colombia's the second most diverse country in the world. Take this Colombia tour, and you'll have the chance to explore 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.

Bogotá

COLOMBIA: Unexplored Routes – Bogota, La Guajira, Tayrona and Cartagena

12 days, from £4577

Choose your own adventure: Explore (a) a capital city rife with culture, (b) the salt marsh of Manaure and its small, white mountains, (c) the lagoon at the flora and fauna sanctuary of Los Flamencos, (d) Tayrona National Park (known for stone paths that take you through the jungle to the Caribbean coast), (e) all of the above and more.... If you chose (e), read on.

Bogotá

COLOMBIA: Pre-Columbian Trekking – Bogota, San Agustin, Tierradentro, Popayan and Cartagena

12 days, from £4782

Expose yourself to pre-Columbian funerary art; the largest group of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in South America; two UNESCO World Heritage sites (Alto de los Idolos and Alto de las Piedras); a small, traditional, mountain town; Colombia's capital and, believe it or not, more....

Santiago

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Chile, Argentina and Brazil: Santiago, Buenos Aires, the Lake District, Iguazu and Rio

13 days, from £5223

Yampu’s Chile, Argentina and Brazil Wonders Tour takes you to these three splendid countries. The trip starts in the capital city of Santiago; you then cross the Argentina border by boat, savoring breathtaking views of the Andes and snow-capped volcanoes. You arrive on the Argentina side of the Lake District in Bariloche, fly to Buenos Aires and then continue to Iguazu Falls. Our trip ends in fabulous Rio de Janeiro.

Buenos Aires at night

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Patagonian Chile and Argentina

13 days, from £4492

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.

Cancun Beach

MEXICO: Mexico City, San Cristobal de las Casas, Palenque, Mérida, Chichen-Itza with Villa Rolandi Resort

13 days, from £4171

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

Buenos Aires

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Mare or Via Australis Cruise, Torres del Paine and Santiago

13 days, from £5850

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.

Lima

MEXICO, CENTRAL, SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED: Cuzco and Machu Picchu with Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio N.P.

13 days, from £5632

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.

Mexico City

MEXICO: Mexico City, Oaxaca, San Cristobal, Palenque, Mérida, Chichen-Itza & Cancun

13 days, from £3149

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.

Lake Titicaca

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Bolivia and Chile: La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Uyuni, San Pedro de Atacama and Santiago

13 days, from £5572

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.

Antigua

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Tikal, Palenque and Chichen-Itza

13 days, from £3916

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.

Aqua

PERU : Deluxe Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu with Aqua Amazon Cruise

13 days, from £10184

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.

Beautiful Honduran Beach

HONDURAS: Complete Honduras with Roatan Beaches: San Pedro Sula, Copán Ruins, National Parks and Roatan

13 days, from £3565

Yampu's comprehensive tour of Honduras includes a visit to San Pedro de Sula, 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. End your complete tour of Honduras in paradise with the sandy beaches and calm waters of Roatan with plenty of opportunity for swimming and snorkeling.
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 and agricultural hub of La Ceiba. Finally, satisfying your beach requirements at the unique island of Roatan.

Horseback Riding

PERU : Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley – Most Adventurous with Jungle Survival Training, 13d/12n

13 days, from £4176

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.

Canoeing

PERU : Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley - Most Adventurous with Delfin I Amazon Cruise

13 days, from £4686

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.

Bogotá

COLOMBIA: Heritage and Amazon– Bogota, Amacayacu National Park, Gorgona and Cartagena

13 days, from £4686

Lie out on beaches on the Pacific. Explore a humid, tropical rain forest (full of wildlife). See the world's largest lotus. Tour Bogotá and a well-preserved, archetypal Colombian city (named a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Just be sure to pack your camera; on this Colombia trip, you'll have the chance to take in all that and more.

Bogotá

COLOMBIA: Nature and Beaches: Bogota, Providencia, Cartagena and Tayrona

13 days, from £3669

Lie out on the beach, explore the jungle, see some skyscrapers, check out this Colombia highlight tour. You'll see a capital city filled with cultural highlights, coral-colored sand, the Caribbean coast, Colombian jungle and more.

Cape Town

SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town, Wineries, Whale Watching & Victoria Falls

13 days, from £6919

This trip starts off with a city tour of Cape Town, Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula (including the penguin colony at Boulder's Bay and the southernmost tip of Africa). Next, head to the Cape Winelands, a region of award-winning wines, magnificent wine farms, scenic splendor, historic towns and authentic Cape Dutch architecture. Take in the Southern Right whales in the quaint town of Hermaus. Finally, take in Victoria Falls, also known as "Mosi oa-Tunya" ("the smoke that thunders"), where the Zambezi river plunges headlong into a 100m vertical chasm spanning the full one-and-a-half kilometre width of the river, creating the biggest curtain of falling water in the world and also one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Galapagos Tortoises

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Quito, Galapagos, and Easter Island Tour

14 days, from £8714

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 de Janeiro

BRAZIL: Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Salvador and the Amazon

14 days, from £5245

This Yampu trip includes a 3-day stay in Rio de Janeiro to visit Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountain with a samba show and dinner. We then travel to the magnificent Iguazu Falls, seeing it from both the Brazil and Argentina sides. From Iguazu, we fly north to the city of Manaus in the Amazon Rainforest. We will stay at the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, a small and charming hotel that brings together nature and comfort in a subtle and harmonious way. The trip ends in Salvador da Bahia, once the capital of Brazil.

Ouro Preto

BRAZIL: Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Ouro Preto, Brasilia and Salvador

14 days, from £5480

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.

Potosí

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Bolivia and Chile: La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, San Pedro de Atacama and Santiago

14 days, from £6705

Yampu will take you to see the best of Bolivia and Chile. You will travel to Bolivia’s 12,000 foot high capital and then boat across Lake Titicaca. Explore colonial Sucre and the mining town of Potosí before traveling over the Uyuni Salt Flats, over the Andes and into the Atacama Desert. Spend your last two nights in Santiago, Chile’s modern capital.

Chichen-Itza

MEXICO, CENTRAL, SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED: The 3 New Wonders of the World: Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu and Christ the Redeemer

14 days, from £5498

Visit the 3 New Wonders of the World: Chichen Itza in Mexico, Machu Picchu in Peru and Christ the Redeemer in Brazil. First we visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen-Itza and Uxmal. We stop in Lima, Peru’s historic capital and spend two nights in Cuzco, the center of the Inca Empire. We take a magical train ride to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu and finish our trip in Rio de Janeiro where we will see a Samba dinner show, Sugar Loaf, Corcovado Mountain and Christ the Redeemer.

Chichicastenango

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Chichicastenango, Tikal, Palenque and Mexico City

14 days, from £3807

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.

Sanctuary Lodge

PERU : Deluxe Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu with Arequipa, Colca and Lake Titicaca

14 days, from £10772

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.

Riviera Maya

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Guatemala, Belize and Mexico: Maya Ruins, Beaches and Riviera Maya

14 days, from £4957

Yampu travelers will see the beaches and Mayan ruins of Guatemala, Belize and Mexico. Start in colonial Antigua before boating Lake Atitlán. Explore Tikal, the largest remaining ancient Mayan ruins site. In Belize we see the ruins of Xunantunich and Altun Ha and visit the beaches of San Pedro. We will travel overland to Mexico and relax on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. Will visit the amazing Mayan ruins of Chichen-Itza, and Tulum, the only Mayan ruins on the sapphire Caribbean.

Sandoval Lake

PERU : Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley – Most Adventurous with Sandoval Lake Lodge and Heath River Wildlife Center

14 days, from £4000

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.

Cape Town & Table Mountain

SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town, Drakensberg Mountains & Safari

14 days, from £4423

This trip starts off with a city tour of Cape Town, Table Mountain, the penguin colony at Boulder's Bay, the southernmost tip of Africa and the beauty and culture of the nearby winelands. Then head to the Drakensberg Mountains, the highest mountain range in southern Africa and an important region for adventure activities. Following some time in these spectacular mountains you will then have the opportunity to visit the battlefields of Kwa Zulu-Natal. Finish up with a full multi-day safari in one of several private game reserves bordering Kruger National Park.

Cape Town

SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town, Safari & Victoria Falls

14 days, from £8097

This trip starts off with a city tour of Cape Town, Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula (including the penguin colony at Boulder's Bay and the southernmost tip of Africa). Next, enjoy a multi-day safari at one of several private game reserves bordering Kruger National Park. Finish at Victoria Falls, also known as "Mosi oa-Tunya" ("the smoke that thunders"), where the Zambezi river plunges headlong into a 100m vertical chasm spanning the full one-and-a-half kilometre width of the river, creating the biggest curtain of falling water in the world and also one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Torres del Paine

CHILE: Santiago, Easter Island, Patagonia and Lakes

15 days, from £6516

Yampu takes you to the highlights of Chile: Santiago, a city of parks, universities, museums, history, fine arts and the nation’s stock exchange; Easter Island, the mysterious and remote island where more than 800 Moai statues bear mute witness to a bygone civilization; Patagonia’s ever-popular Torres del Paine National Park; and the Lake District, home to a series of splendid lakes, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls. It is also where anglers from all over South America come to fly-fish.

Machu Picchu

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Peru, Argentina and Brazil: Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Buenos Aires, Iguazu and Rio

15 days, from £5486

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.

The Mare Australis

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Santiago, Torres del Paine, Mare Australis Cruise, Ushuaia and Buenos Aires

15 days, from £6086

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.

Chichen-Itza

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Chichicastenango, Tikal, Palenque and Chichen-Itza

15 days, from £4084

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.

Valley of the Moon

CHILE: Santiago, Atacama Desert, Easter Island and Patagonia

15 days, from £6882

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.

Chichen Itza

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Complete Maya Route

15 days, from £4777

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.

Tango in Buenos Aires

ARGENTINA: Tango, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza and El Ombu de Areco

15 days, from £5261

This highlight will take us to the capital city of Argentina, Buenos Aires to learn Tango at its purest. We will also have the chance to see the deep flowing waters of the Iguazu River that fall from a height of 30 feet through 275 falls over one and a half mile forming the Iguazu Falls. We will taste good Argentinean wine in Mendoza before we get trapped by the Gaucho tradition at Estancia El Ombu de Areco where no stay will pass without at least one asado, the typical Argentinean barbeque of the world's finest beef raised free-range on this place.

Boca

ARGENTINA: Gaucho, Andes and Patagonia: Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Lake Region and Calafate with extension to Chalten

15 days, from £6529

The deep-flowing waters of the Iguazu River plunge over 275 falls, encompassing almost two miles. Iguazu Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, is taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide. The border with Brazil goes through the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) where the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. Yampu travelers will take a boat ride to see Devil's Throat up close (don't forget your raincoat!), and walk through the nearby trails. They are abundant with flora and fauna. In Buenos Aires, we will visit a typical estancia and attend a tango show. In the Lake Region we are going to see volcanoes and lakes in their entire splendor with the magnificent Andes towering behind them. The magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier in Calafate will also be part of this amazing Yampu trip

Colonia

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Chile, Argentina and Brazil Wonders with Uruguay

16 days, from £5949

Combine Chile, Argentina and Brazil with a fantastic side trip to Colonia del Sacramento (a lively colonial town with narrow cobbled streets) and Montevideo in Uruguay. Yampu travelers will cross the border to Argentina by lake, from Argentina to Uruguay by river and from Argentina to Brazil via Iguazu Falls. We will also visit Santiago, Buenos Aires, Puerto Varas, Bariloche, Iguazu Falls and finally Rio de Janeiro.

Canoeing

PERU : Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley - Most Adventurous with Jungle Survival Training 17d/16n

17 days, from £4593

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.

Tikal

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Classic Central America Highlights

18 days, from £6203

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.

Easter Island

CHILE: Santiago, Atacama Desert, Easter Island, Patagonia and Lakes

18 days, from £8252

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.

Uyuni Salt Flats

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Peru, Bolivia and Chile: Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Uyuni, San Pedro de Atacama and Santiago

18 days, from £7956

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.

Teotihuacán

MEXICO: Mexico City, Oaxaca, San Cristobal, Palenque, Mérida, Chichen-Itza & Copper Canyon

19 days, from £5552

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.

Machu Picchu

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Ecuador, Peru and Chile: Galapagos, Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Santiago and Easter Island

21 days, from £9652

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.

Arenal Volcano

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Central America Highlights with Belize

22 days, from £7901

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.

Tulum

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Central America Highlights with Riviera Maya

22 days, from £6813

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.

Iguana

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: South America Highlights Tour with Galapagos

24 days, from £10210

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.

Colonia

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: South America Highlights Tour with Uruguay

24 days, from £9096

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.

Teotihuacan

MEXICO, CENTRAL, SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED: The 3 New Wonders of the World with Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls

24 days, from £8553

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.

Lake Titicaca

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: South America Highlights Tour with Lake Crossing to Bolivia

25 days, from £8667

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.

Ometepe

MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA COMBINED: Central America Highlights with Palenque and Chichen Itza

25 days, from £8180

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.

Lake Titicaca

SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED COUNTRY: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Atacama and Crossing to Uyuni, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro

30 days, from £11389

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.

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