Can’t decide between Mountains and Beaches for your vacation? These are the best destinations offering both! Peru Generally, when one thinks of Peru the vast Andean Mountain peaks come to mind, sheltering long lost Incan relics and extensively winding trails calling for adventurers and nature lovers alike. Much of this may be true, but Peru being a coastal […]
Ski Portillo with John Egan this summer from August 2nd-11th, 2018 in Chile Want to escape the heat and hit the slopes for your summer vacation? Sugarbush Resort has teamed up with Ski Portillo and world-renowned skier and 2016 hall of fame inductee, John Egan, to arrange a week of skiing in Chile this August! Upon arrival in Santiago, Chile, […]
Most major cities have great options for exploring by bicycle. It’s a great way to get around quickly without skipping the up-close perspective you get by exploring on foot. Skip the traffic and see the world around you up close on the back of a great bike! Here’s our top picks for places to tour by bicycle. Peru Peru is […]
I experienced some of the best parts of Peru and Argentina, including the glaciers in the Argentina side of Patagonia. Ahead of me awaited one of the most coveted destinations in South America: Chile. Chile is known for its vastly diverse landscapes, it’s delicious wine, great skiing and of course the beautiful Chilean side of Patagonia. It really makes sense […]
Peru With roots in Peru, one of our all-time favorite trekking destinations is Machu Picchu. Not only are the ruins here a marvel to look at, connecting you to a different time and culture, but there are numerous treks throughout the area that will lead you to different lookout points or views of the Cusco countryside. Inca […]
One of Yampu’s Tour Consultants, Maggie, went to Peru, Chile and Argentina to get an eye-witness view of some of the best experiences these countries have to offer. She returned with great stories and expert knowledge that will be used to plan amazing custom itineraries for Yampu travelers in her new role as tour consultant. Read about her experiences in […]
Yampu co-founder, Monica Irauzqui, was interviewed while at industry event, TravelMart LatinAmerica, on exciting new options she’s added to Yampu’s customized tours. I was looking for and found many exciting options to connect our clients with meeting people and giving back in our destinations,” says Monica Irazqui, v.p. of Yampu Tours. We are always in the market for off-the-beaten-path adventure […]
The world’s mountains can be a place of imagination and adventure for any level of traveler. Whether you’re looking to go on a short day hike in Torres del Paine or spend 4 grueling (but spectacular) days on the Inca Trail, there is sure to be an option for you. Trekking can be the most rewarding form of travel because […]
With the onset of Spring, warm weather and longer days, more of us are getting outside and thinking about that next trip. We want to move and delight in the rejuvenation of life – it’s our mental wake up from a long winter. How will you travel? While usually we focus on the “where” to go next, today we focus […]
One of the things we love best about traveling to new countries is experiencing the local modes of transportation, check out these hot wheels! Tuk-tuks Taking a ride in one is something everyone should experience. Tuk-tuks are the local taxis, and the easiest way to get around Siem Reap in Cambodia. You can take short trips anywhere in the main […]
Packing for your Peruvian adventure: When it comes to clothing, lots of layers! Even during Peru’s summer months, the temperatures in the higher elevations drop overnight. Avoid cotton as a base layer if possible, and opt for a moisture wicking material. This will keep moisture off of your skin as and keep you from catching a chill after activity slows […]
Monica Irauzqui, VP of Yampu tours, was at the LA times Meet the Experts Event this past weekend sharing her Top Ten Adventure Trips in South America to an enthusiastic crowd of adrenaline seekers. We all love a relaxing afternoon on the beach, and soaking in local cultures through leisurely strolls through cobblestone roads, but every now and then, it […]
Make a trip to the Galapagos your next big Adventure! Built into our elementary school curriculum, the Galapagos are a key part in our teachings on evolution. In 1835, Charles Darwin came to the islands aboard the HMS Beagle, full of ambition and calculated theories. His observations and collections from this journey helped the development of Darwin’s theory of evolution […]
Push your Limits with These Adventure Tours around the World Even if you find yourself apprehensive at times, we all have a secret adventure nut that’s buried deep within us. This may not mean bungee jumping off a bridge over the Amazon, but could purely be the urge to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Your […]
Trek around the World at these 5 Amazing sites When it comes to the vacation escape, there are several routes that a traveler can take. One of the first is the cultural escape. Immersing yourself into the brilliance of an exotic village will let you find relief from your everyday at home. A second option would be the beach […]
In late June and throughout the month of July, Jose and Monica Irauzqui, President and co-Founder of Yampu Tours, traveled throughout South-East Asia with their two children for site inspections in search of the best accommodations, routes and excursions for Yampu travelers! The six week expedition of their South-East Asia tour included visits to: Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, […]
New Delhi This city has assumed a British style with several gardens making the landscape much greener than we expected! In Delhi they have a very unique rule, if you cut down one tree here you are punished by having to replant five; a great way to keep the landscape as verdant as possible! The highlights here are cultural […]
Colca Canyon, Peru Colca Canyon in Peru is the world’s second deepest canyon with an average distance of 100 kilometers between the high mountain peaks and the Colca River below. The canyon rests in the southern end of Peru in the Colca Region, originally conquered by the Incas in the 15th century. This natural Peruvian wonder is filled with pre-Colombian […]