Private, Personal, Sophisticated
Since 1998, Yampu has been in the business of creating private and personalized travel itineraries for the discerning traveler who wants to step off the beaten path and experience the world their own way, without having to plan everything on their own. Find inspiration in the sample itineraries we have shared on our website, which exemplify experiences other travelers have had with us and serve to help you dream up ideas for your next adventure. When you’re ready to talk about where you want to go, connect with a specialized tour consultant who can create the perfect itinerary based on the destinations you want to visit, your ideal activities, your own departure and return dates, preferred accommodations and more. Let us help you make it all about you.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
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"We have been on two trips using Yampu: to the backroads of Southern Mexico and to Jordan. We felt safe but adventurous on each, seeing what we wanted to see, not places on someone else's agenda. The hotels were always fine and the transportation and guides excellent. The Yampu people jumped into to help in a minor crisis (flight cancelled) leaving nothing to chance."
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Great advice, attention to details, perfect hotel selection, and fabulous tour guides. We felt very well taken care of.
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I have done two extensive trips organized by Yampu Tours. These trips have covered 11 countries - 7 in Africa and 4 in Asia. Without a doubt Yampu has done an excellent job planning for us to see what we wanted and get among the countries comfortably. They are immediately responsive to every question. The itinerary that is sent is complete with details about each hotel, tent, airline and important highlights about each country. The contracted tour agencies in each country also live up to the standard set by Yampu and if you have even a slight problem and contact Yampu, it is taken care of before you even leave that country. We have traveled to 71 countries and used various travel agents. Hands down, Yampu has been the best.
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"Yampu tours created the most amazing experience in Ecuador for us! I traveled with my sister and my dad and the trip was enjoyable for all of us with varying interests. We had amazing guides for every leg of the trip and everything was flawlessly coordinated including the (many) boats we took throughout the Galapagos. Most importantly, we felt safe and well-cared for. Cannot recommend this company enough!"
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"Had the best experience in Singapore, Borneo, Kuala Lumpur and Bali! They arranged everything under the sun! One of the best travel arrangements around!!!! Absolutely WILL use them again!"
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"Great trip to Kenya, Tanzania, and Madagascar. Third trip with Yampu and still very satisfied. Just beware the roads of Madagascar and the dusty roads of the parks of Kenya and Tanzania!"
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"We had an outstanding trip in Peru! Our driver Mario was safe and efficient, and he was always there for us! Our tour guide Dante was articulate, he was very informative, and he also was always there for us. We felt welcome, supported, guided to many different places with everything taken care of for us, and every question answered. Someone was always there to escort us, and make us feel special. The tour to Machu Picchu was excellent, as was our trip through the Sacred Valley! Our tour agent Maggie thought of every detail and we will forever keep her in our thoughts!"
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"Travel to FINLAND with YAMPU If you know that the capital of Finland is Helsinki but can’t quite place it on the map, or if you’ve heard that Santa Claus comes from Lapland but don’t know that Lapland is in the northern part of Finland; or if you want to hike with an expert guide in the spectacular Pyah-Luosto National Park,(where you actually do see Russia from Finland’s backyard), use Yampu to arrange the trip. My son and I recommend Yampu enthusiastically! They "tailor-made" our Finland trip this past July. There were a lot of phone calls and double-checking and e-mailing before it was finalized. Every hotel, from the Helsinki’s Presendentii (in the heart of the city) to the Kalevala Lodge on the lake outside Kuhmo, was excellent. Yampu's staff is savvy and well-traveled does their homework. Even our drivers were knowledgeable and easy to get along with. For example, because they knew we wanted to see wildlife, they arranged for us to spend a night in a bear blind on the Soviet border to see brown bears, wolverines, and wolves in their natural habitat. I read that “In Finland, there is freedom to roam.” Finland’s wilderness is pristine, but the culture is interesting also We read up on the Winter War (Nov 1939) when the Finns, outnumbered 10-1, repelled the Russian army. A nice touch--our hotel Kalevala was a short walk to Winter War Museum. Finns love the sauna--it's their invention. In a country of 5 million people, there are 3 million of them. Every hotel has one and it’s a must-do. The Finns have many sayings about the sauna, like: "The sauna is a poor man's pharmacy." "A house without a sauna is not a home." Maybe the sauna is not as exciting as a bear blind but it is "educational." Most Finns you meet in a sauna speak English and tell great stories. And you have to have their coffee--it’s better than any we ever in South America. --A lot of surprises, but all good ones. Two Thumbs up for Yampu on this trip."
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They chose amazing hotels, energetic enthusiastic tour guides, and a great curation of activities in Peru
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"Yampu Tours and Stephanie Rudolph put together an amazing trip for us to Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Japan. The hotels in Southeast Asia were wonderful, top-of-the-line! The transportation was very good. And, our guides were fantastic! We will definitely use Yampu Tours again!"
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