This week on Instagram is dedicated to waterfall images Our selection features Laos, Ecuador and Costa Rica The Tham Phu cave in Laos revealed hidden Buddha statues in 2004. Since then it became a great place to go kayaking and explore. A photo posted by EXPERIENCE MORE WITH YAMPU (@yamputours) on Dec 16, 2015 at 2:47pm PST The spectacular Route […]
Now that it’s summer, are you wondering why you didn’t book a vacation? It’s not too late. Take a peek at Yampu’s top ten budget summer trips! The Highlights of Bali — 7 Days starting at $2,608 To the uninitiated, Bali might seem like just another popular tourist destination, but for anyone who visits its shores it is impossible not […]
Yampu co-founder, Monica Irauzqui shares her suggestions: May is a lovely month in Namibia. The weather is increasingly dry, with a real freshness in the air, and much greenery in the landscape; at this time the air is clear and largely free from dust. A recent client of ours just returned and got the chance to interact with wildlife including this […]
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 […]
Enjoy the luxury of taking the time to truly experience a magical part of the world by enjoying the leisurely pace of travel by train. There are some extraordinary trains that let you explore the world from this unique perspective. Here are a few of our favorites: Eastern and Oriental Express, south-east Asia “As the shining domes of 21st-century downtown Bangkok […]
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 […]
Yampu Tours is very excited to announce that we have won the Leading Tour Operator in South America from the World Travel Awards. Furthermore, this is our 4th year running with such a great recognition! For over 15 years, Yampu has been designing trips of a lifetime to South America. Focusing on what we believe are the most important sites […]
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 […]
Take that Vacation at These TOP Summer Destinations As the school yards clear out, and the flower blooms start to burst, it’s time for that much anticipated season . . . Summer Vacation! You worked hard through the holidays, and made it through the muddy spring, so it’s time for some much needed time off. Only one question remains. […]
It’s the end of the year which tends to mean reflecting on the year behind us, and looking forward to the year to come. Looking forward, we have created a list of our favorite destinations for 2013, and are eager to begin 2013’s adventures! Quito, Ecuador In 2012 Quito began to weave the city’s culinary scene into its tourism culture. […]
Quito, Ecuador has announced a promotion of the capital city’s culinary heritage into its tourism infrastructure. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and already a popular destination due to its rich cultural legacy, beautiful architecture and rich history; Quito Turismo hopes of defining the city as a culinary destination as well. We at Yampu are all for it! […]
The Galapagos is a year-round destination with wildlife everywhere! December through May is the green season in the Galapagos meaning brief, daily rains but very vibrant terrain. In contrast, June to November is the dry season where the weather is sunny and dry but the vegetation has dulled in color. In regards to snorkeling, the waters are calmest from […]
We appreciate the destinations that we offer and know that their history, culture, communities, wildlife, and influence are all extremely important pieces that need to be preserved. We at Yampu are a sustainable company that works towards promoting grassroots efforts and environmentally conscious travel wherever possible. Our company and employees put forth their best efforts to recommend locally owned and […]