By Ellen Lutwak While ‘tis the season reveled for giving, Yampu Tours is proud to be recognized for giving back all year round. Topping our list: contributing to the local economy of our destinations, a core commitment to responsible travel. Reforest Patagonia By traveling to Chilean Patagonia with Yampu, you’ve already made the choice to travel responsibly. Through Reforest […]
This month we would like to give props to Yampu’s Air Coordinator, Linda; the lady behind the scenes who makes sure travel plans aren’t just left up in the air! Name: Linda Gardner Hometown: Boston, MA Time with Yampu: Since July 2012 Q: Would you say you are messy or organized? A: It depends on the circumstances. I am totally OCD with cleaning my house […]
Learn all about our lovely tour designer, Michelle, who is an essential part of making clients’ dream travel plans come true! Name: Michelle Dorval Hometown: Sutton, Massachusetts How long have you been with Yampu? 10 months! Q: What advice do you have for prospective travelers? A: Go with the flow! You will be surprised just how many life long memories can […]
In the summer of 2016, Yampu decided to take more concrete steps toward growth and implemented a tour designer training program, which required trainees that would help to shape Yampu’s growing company culture. Maggie was one of the first people to complete the program and to be promoted to join Yampu’s tour consultant team. Now, she uses her creativity to […]
Want to travel with flair? Veteran tour consultant, Wendy, is well-traveled and uses her firsthand knowledge to put a special spin on travel for her clients. Get to know our Elite Tour Consultant, Wendy, in her Q&A below! Name: Wendy Murray Title: Elite Tour Consultant Hometown: South Side Chicago Time at Yampu: Six-year Anniversary is fast approaching! Q: Before working at Yampu […]
Private guides offer an exclusive, VIP perspective on your tours. See what you want to see on your own time, rather than running on a group schedule and itinerary. Expert planning ensures you get the best, hassle-free experience- sort of like having an E-Z Pass, but better! Some of the best experiences our clients have are because of their guides, […]
Yampu’s sales staff radiates creativity, fun and adventurousness in all that they do. They will make your trip amazing because they’ve done the coolest things out there! One of our most inventive veterans is our Regional Sales Manager & Group Coordinator, Stephanie. She just returned from Namibia and South Africa armed with even more great travel ideas for her clients. […]
Yampu is headed to the LA Convention Center from February 18-19 for the LA Travel & Adventure Show. Meet us there to talk through your next dream vacation or travel adventure! What’s on tap at the Yampu booth this February? Exclusive access to 15% off food, wine, or gastronomy tour special, good for a limited time 15% off romantic couples’ and […]
Yampu is headed to the Seaport World Trade Center from February 10-12 for the Boston Globe Travel Show. Meet us there to talk through your next dream vacation or travel adventure! What’s on tap at the Yampu booth this February? Exclusive access to 15% off food, wine, or gastronomy tour special, good for a limited time 15% off romantic couples’ […]
Great tours don’t just happen with the snap of your fingers, they are the result of the collaboration and ideas of many team members working together to create imaginative, tailor-made experiences for our travelers. Of all those working to make these adventures possible, our tour designers are responsible for building the foundation that the rest of a tour’s details can […]
There are many reasons to travel with Yampu Tours. Seasoned trip coordinators, fresh ways to experience over 40 destinations, and quality you can see in expertly planned itineraries. Sometimes however, even the most perfectly planned trip can go awry. Weather cancels your flight forcing you to miss your first days of vacation. A roadblock strike drops you off at a […]
The travel industry is one where perfectionism and the ability to “go with the flow” converge. Our tour consultants and tour designers know better than anyone what it means to work hard and play hard, especially Yampu’s Vice President and Co-founder, Monica Irauzqui. Monica works hard to create perfect experiences for Yampu clients, building life-long relationships and instilling confidence in […]
Although the holidays are over, travel show season is just beginning. This is one of our favorite times of year here at Yampu because it give us a chance to meet travelers and help them dream up their perfect adventures abroad. If you are someone looking for travel ideas, planning a trip, or looking for something to do in […]
Many Yampu travelers return from their tours with rave reviews on how tailored and authentic their experiences are. Yampu president and co-founder, Jose Irauzqui, and his wife and Yampu co-founder and VP started Yampu with a desire to share the magic of travel experiences that depart from mainstream tourism. Expert travelers who have seen the best countless countries have to […]
-by Best in Travel Since 2010, Yampu Tours has been awarded South America’s Leading Tour Operator every year at the World Travel Awards, a testament to its constant, consistent, exceptionally personalized service offering. Unlike mainstream tourism, Yampu strives to to create personalized experiences for each and every client. Yampu Tours are the undisputed tour experts of South America, and offer […]
Save time, save money… travel without a care in the world. Below we outline our top reasons as to why you should put your trust with a Tour Operator Specialists with knowledge about where you wish to travel Yampu Tours includes everything you need for a flawless, immersive journey. You will be the beneficiary of our expertise on the destinations […]
“Yampu Tours is focused on quality not quantity.” -Article By TravelDew Yampu Tours was founded in 1998 by Peruvian native Jose Irauzqui and his wife Monica. The cofounders travel frequently throughout Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America with their two children, ages 15 and 17, and use their personal experiences and extensive research entwined in their business. Jose and […]
Multi-Awarded Tour Operator Reveals New Destinations and Activities for This Year January 8th 2016, Yampu Tours, leading tour operator in South and Central America is proud to announce new unique tours for 2016. Yampu’s 100% customizable tours always start with the idea to bring new awe-inspiring activities for the public. CHILE No need to be a wine connoisseur to […]
Since our founding, Yampu Tours has had a steadfast commitment to supporting the areas to which we travel in order to provide a long lasting future for this beautiful world we live in. We have created several sample itineraries for sustainable trips for travelling responsibly in Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Costa Rica and more. We have learned a lot through our extensive travels […]
Featured Yampu Client Review Yampu Tours would not be what it is today without the support of our adventurous and loyal travelers. We strive to design trips around the special interests of our patrons, allowing them to assist us in our product! However, sometimes our clients go above and beyond to help us spread the word and promote our business […]