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 […]