An ancient oasis where travelers for millennia have stopped to rest and replenish, San Pedro de Atacama is a place of unique beauty and varying landscapes. Set within the ancient city walls, Awasi Hotel is the perfect point of departure for exploring both the quaint village of San Pedro and the immensity of the surrounding landscapes. Shaded outdoor patios, a sumptuous yet earthy design, artisanal décor, a central courtyard with pool, and several common living areas create the most welcoming atmosphere after a day of exploration.

Hotel Remota treats you to the best local food, caring guides, and 30 thrilling excursions throughout a region that is the meeting point of sprawling glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, cascading waterfalls, dense forests, towering mountains and abundant wildlife. With its unique architecture and remote location, Hotel Remota will show you a whole different side of Patagonia.

The Four Seasons is the finest luxury resort in Costa Rica. Yampu travelers will spend 3 days at the resort, where they will be able to relax and enjoy three swimming pools and a spa. Rooms blend indoor comfort with an outdoor terrace or balcony living area and mesmerizing views. Prior to our stay at the resort, we will visit Arenal Volcano and hanging bridges, with an evening at the soothing and rejuvenating Tabacon Hot Springs—it is famous for good reason.

Visit Arenal Volcano, and then spend 3 fabulous days at the all-inclusive Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort. On our way to Arenal, we will stop at the La Paz Waterfalls and Poas Volcano, and in Arenal we will take an excursion to the hanging bridges, and soak at Tabacon Hot Springs (with a vast labyrinth of hidden thermal mineral pools, cascading waterfalls and rivers in which to cavort). Yampu travelers will fly to Tamarindo and then be transferred to the Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort, our base for the next 3 days.

Your trip starts in Chile’s bustling capital, Santiago. We will take you on a city tour culminating in a panoramic view of Santiago and the Andes Mountain Range. Near Santiago, we may visit Vińa del Mar and Valparaiso, Valle Nevado, Isla Negra and the Pablo Neruda Museum or the wineries Cousińo Macul and Concha y Toro. Then it’s on to the Hotel de Larache in San Pedro de Atacama, set in the midst of a desert oasis, offering a great opportunity for daily treks to volcanoes, salt flats and hot springs.

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.

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.

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.

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

Yampu’s Deluxe Buenos Aires and Glaciers National Park tour includes the amazing Alvear Palace in Buenos Aires and the Hosteria Los Notros in Glaciers National Park near Calafate. When it comes to sophistication, the 5-star Alvear Palace is the best bet in Buenos Aires. And the Hosteria Los Notros, famed for its locally based cuisine, is a place where you can wake up each morning and gaze at the world’s only advancing glacier. All tours and transfers in Buenos Aires are private, and most meals are included—as are tips and airport taxes.

Explora’s Hotel Salto Chico in Patagonia, strategically set on the shore of Lake Pehoe, was conceived as an exploration base site. With unusually shaped granite peaks, glaciers, lakes and waterfalls, plus unique flora and fauna, Patagonia is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In Santiago, you will take a tour of the city, visiting the Moneda Palace (seat of Chilean government), the Plaza de Armas and the bohemian area of Bellavista.

This exciting trip starts in Santiago, one of South America’s most sophisticated metropolitan areas. In Santiago, we will take a complete city tour and then have the chance to visit the famous beach towns of Valparaiso and Vińa del Mar. We then go to Easter Island, or Rapa Nui. Easter Island has retained an aura of mystery and fascination ever since its discovery by a Dutch explorer in 1722. A stay at the unique Posada de Mike Rapu will be the perfect base for discovering the breathtaking stone statues, or Moais, thought to be the tombs of ancient kings.

You will have the chance to dine in a museum like you never have before; learn to cook with a famous chef in the Sacred Valley; learn to shop for food and vegetables in the Lima street markets; learn to make Ceviche (raw fish dish) and Pisco Sour (typical cocktail of Peru); and visit a real Andean Village where you will appreciate how the potatoes are harvested and cooked.

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.

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.

Yampu’s Deluxe Buenos Aires and Glaciers National Park tour includes the Alvear Palace (located in the center of the upscale Recoleta district of Buenos Aires, is the most exclusive hotel in Buenos Aires and one of the best in the world), the stunningly situated Hosteria Los Notros in Glaciers National Park near Calafate and the Llao Llao Hotel and Resort in Bariloche in the Lake District. All tours and transfers in Buenos Aires and Bariloche are private, and most meals are included. Tips and airport taxes are also included.

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.

This trip includes Santiago (Chile’s vibrant capital), sandy beaches and famed wineries. We will then go to San Pedro de Atacama and Hotel de Larache, an oasis located in the middle of the driest desert in the world. Treat yourself to gourmet food and local hospitality after an exhilarating day of excursions. Then fly south and stay in extraordinary surroundings in Patagonia, a vast region at the southernmost tip of South America. Explora’s Hotel Salto Chico, set among lakes and peaks, is the perfect base for exploring the vast, magical landscape of Patagonia.

Travel to San Pedro de Atacama and the Explora Hotel, an oasis located in the driest desert in the world. Take excursions to volcanoes, hot springs and salt flats, and then savor gourmet cuisine and superb service. Easter Island is home to the Moais, thought to be the tombs of ancient kings. Posada de Mike Rapu was beautifully constructed from the island’s volcanic rock, offering a unique experience to those who explore this mystifying island. We will also spend two days in Santiago, one of South America’s most modern metro areas.

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.

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.

Patagonia Explora offers exciting excursions amid unique granite peaks, glaciers, lakes and waterfalls. The hotel is ideally set overlooking Lake Pehoe and the Cordillera del Paine, created with comfort in mind. Then visit the Moais of Easter Island and be surprised by the striking beauty of the island’s many landscapes while relaxing at the Posada de Mike Rapu. In Santiago, you will be able to walk the busy streets of the city, visiting museums, parks and cathedrals.

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.

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.

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