Yampu Tours Co-founder, Monica had the honor to be one of the guests on the Best Morning Routine, Ever podcast with Lunide Louis recently.   Each episode discusses effective morning routines of entrepreneurs and thought leaders in their appropriate fields while they discuss how their healthy morning habits have contributed to their success. The show goes forth to bless, heal, […]

Did you know that the famous Taj Mahal monument in India has been undergoing restoration work? The Archaeological Survey of India has been hard at work utilizing modern technology and traditional cleaning and restoration methods to remove decades of dirt and repair damages. So far, the process has been a great success, efficiently bringing the beautiful monument back to glory. […]

As the new year begins, the Yampu team reflects on their accomplishments in the past year and excitedly looks forward to what is in store for 2018 in the world of experiential travel. With this in mind, Yampu’s travel experts have excitedly compiled a list of the top destinations to visit in the new year that simply cannot be missed! […]

Meet Our Travel Experts at the 2018 LA Travel and Adventure Show!   On February 24th and 25th, Yampu will be attending the 2018 Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center where world travelers will be coming together to begin planning their travel filled year! Attendees will be able to explore endless vacation options, attend […]

It comes as no surprise to our Yampu Travel Experts that the underrated destination of Chile has been selected as the number one country to visit in 2018 in the world by Lonely Planet. This thin sliver of land meanders around the pacific coast line of South America, offering numerous landscapes to discover. From the worlds driest desert of Atacama […]

Yampu Travelers! We are thrilled to share the news that one of our tours – Otaku Tour: Japanese Pop Culture Experience – has been elected as an Unordinary Trip of the Month by InfoHub.com, the #1 travel portal on the Internet specialized in the out-of-ordinary, special interest vacations. Passionate about traditional and modern Japan and dedicated to promoting Japanese culture, we are […]

Starting November 21, Brazil is opening up an electronic entry visa application to an Australian tourist wishing to visit the country. The new electronic document issuing system must issue the visa within 72 hours of the request being made by the tourist. The benefit is also valid for business trips. In January of next year, the electronic system will be available to Canadian, American and Japanese tourists! Dates have […]

This summer, Yampu Tours has opened new headquarters in Los Angeles, CA! Positioning the company for new growth, Yampu’s co-founders Monica and Jose Irauzqui have looked West. The new space will become business headquarters while Yampu’s Stowe, Vermont office remains open, meaning you can still reach us using the contact information you already have! Yampu’s move is also an expansion […]

In early July, the World Heritage Committee met in Poland, resulting in several new additions to the prestigious Unesco World Heritage Site list. These are locations of historical and cultural significance and can be considered “must-sees” to world travelers. See the list provided by Travel Weekly below. The new Unesco World Heritage sites, in alphabetical order by country, are: Angola […]

New imaging and data from satellites has revealed that the Amazon rainforest is hardier than we thought. Even in the face of deforestation, the Amazon is showing signs of resilience and scientists now believe that clear-cut areas of the forest can make a come-back rather than turn to a “Savannah” state where lush regrowth is not possible. If human impact […]

The Peruvian Ministry of Culture has made some changes to the regulations for entry times, hiking excursions & guide requirements in Machu Picchu. These new rules go into effect on July 1, 2017. Note that the Ministry is still finalizing the details so these are subject to change. Planning your visit to Machu Picchu through a tour operator will help […]

Announcing New Tours in the Middle East and Northern Africa! Yampu is ecstatic to announce new tour destinations in the Middle East and Northern Africa. To celebrate, we are offering 15% off all tours to the Middle East or Egypt until May 15, 2017! Read about our newest destinations below and be among the first to experience them with a 100% personalized […]

Only three months after its launch, Yampu Tours’ new website was nominated for the World’s Leading Tour Operator Website by the World Travel Award! As a leader in custom, luxury travel, we wanted to make our website faster, more responsive, and easier to navigate in addition to making it a source for travel inspiration. Our colorful, photo-rich homepage highlights featured […]

Colombian health officials declared the end of the Zika outbreak in the country on Monday. The virus has affected nearly 10,000 people since September 2015. Since then, the number of cases of Zika has been reduced to about 600 per week and the Ministry of Health in Bogota has declared the epidemic to be over. Although there are still cases […]

Visitors to Uganda must now apply for their visas online prior to travel. Uganda immigration announced the new E-Visa program on July 8, retroactive to July 1. You can see where to begin the application process here, and find detailed instructions to complete the application here. Guests can still get visas on arrival until July 31, 2016 after which time all […]

On August 5th 2016, 11,000 athletes from 42 sports and 205 nations will proudly march into the world famous Maracanã Stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. For the first time in history, the Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place on South American soil and Rio 2016 will deliver Games of passion and transformation for […]

Yampu Triumphs as 10-Time Winner of World Travel Awards After Revamp Tenth consecutive win as Leading Tour Operator in South America, Mexico, and Central America comes after revamp and company expansion Stowe, Vt., July 5, 2016 – On Friday the World Travel Awards awarded luxury tour operator, Yampu Tours, with its tenth consecutive award over the last seven years as […]

Last month, The Telegraph declared Hanoi to be the best city in the world for food. Traditional dishes such as bun cha, delicious pork dishes, egg coffee and noodle soups display the city’s culinary excellence and understanding for the delicate balance of flavors. For more on Vietnamese dishes and the best place to eat good food in Vietnam (Hint: street […]

In 2015, Diani Beach on the Indian Ocean in Kenya was rated a Top 25 Beach in the World on TripAdvisor. Home to AfroChic, the white-sand beach offers limitless fun and relaxation, and perfect swimming conditions as it is protected by a large coral reef not far offshore. Watch for humpback whales as they pass through this stretch of their […]

Inkaterra La Casona is winner of TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards in the ‘Top 25 Hotels for Service’ and ‘Top 25 Hotels for Romance’ categories. The first Relais & Châteaux property in Peru, an exquisite 16th Century manor house in the heart of Cusco, is honored especially for a harmonious design celebrating the encounter of cultures and traditions across centuries. Ask […]