Kochi (Cochin) is a cultural hotspot that you must add to your travel itinerary. Located in the beautiful country of India, Kochi is hosting the Kochi Muziris Biennale, an international art exhibition which is a major hit amongst all art and museum lovers. The Kochi Biennale highlights works by Indian and international artists using a wide range of media in […]

  It’s challenging to plan a luxurious trip without finding yourself using the reoccurring term, Romantic. Romance is often the essence of luxury travel, allowing the adventuresome duet to appreciate the ambiance of their destinations. With this, we have developed a list of the 10 Most Romantic Hotels around the globe, in honor of this love-driven holiday. Spend this Valentine’s […]

Enjoy a complementary stay at the 5- star Le Meridien New Delhi hotel the night before your Maharaja Express journey with transfers included.   India, a country with a history as old as time. Its landscape, culture, and society are an eclectic mix of diverse dynasties that have weld over the country for centuries. With various styles of architecture in […]

The Top 10 Trains to Jump on Board for your Next Big Trip! There are so many different forms of transportation to choose from, and each carries its own perk. You can shorten that travel time by flying between your destinations, or if you’re looking to meet other travelers, gain a sense of community by cruising from place to place. […]

Brain-Freeze Worthy Frozen Treats Around the World Summer is finally here and what better way to celebrate this magnificent time of year than to indulge in a heaping bowl of sweet, frosty Camels Milk Ice-cream!? Rather than jumping into the usual pint of Ben & Jerry’s (no disrespect meant!) take a look at some of these brain-freeze worthy frozen treats […]

This week on Instagram is dedicated to peaceful pictures. Our selection includes relaxing snapshots of Asia and South America. Who wouldn’t like a nice bath in these natural hot spring waters in Costa Rica? A photo posted by EXPERIENCE MORE WITH YAMPU (@yamputours) on Nov 27, 2015 at 2:26pm PST   Yoga class in Argentina by the vines. A photo […]

Whether or not you seek for adventures in the Amazonian jungle or relaxing afternoons on the beach, in Thailand you will encounter rare animal species on your way. There are amazing opportunities to see unique kinds of animals in their native sustainable environments – a goal we take seriously at Yampu. In fact, we are working hand to hand with several associations […]

School is almost out and that means one thing: summer vacation! Take your family to a place with beaches, sunshine, volcanoes, culture, adventure and more. Looking for outdoor family adventures that provide more things to do? Yampu recommends the following gems for families: Nicaragua is safe, affordable, and easily accessible, meaning more time for you and your family to enjoy. Granada […]

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 […]

Expedition cruising or soft-adventure cruising to places like the Amazon, Patagonia, Antarctica and the Galapagos is a travel trend Yampu embraces. Enjoy a level of comfort and sophistication of cruising with more food options, and cabins with balconies and suite accommodations to places such as the Peruvian Amazon. Voyages in the Indian Ocean, including Thailand, Myanmar (Bagan) and more seldom-visited […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s not the typical time for a vacation with the pending holidays, but sometimes it’s the perfect time to escape. Fall lets you recuperate right before that hectic time of year. It lets you take advantage of those built up vacation days that must be used before the New Year. Perhaps you don’t need a reason, and it’s just time […]

The end of August is just around the corner, which means… the kids are back to school! The backpacks are filling with class supplies, and the never-ending search for the right lunch box is underway. The swim and tennis lessons are coming to a halt, and the fall clothing is back in action. So why are you feeling down? Unfortunately […]

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.  […]