Social Distance in the beauty of Chile and Argentina. No quarantine required with proof of vaccination and negative COVID test. Exciting news! As of November 1st, 2021 international travelers are welcome in Argentina and Chile. The two countries will be lifting their once-required quarantine requirements with proof of negative COVID test results and proof of full vaccination. The […]
Even though travel is still restricted in some countries, numerous destinations have devised advanced plans to welcome travelers again with different regulations and advanced safety protocols to ensure the health of both travelers and residents who rely on tourism. We at Yampu have always made our travelers’ health and safety our first priority. We are pro-active to show our clients we […]
Exciting news! Canada is to ease border measures for fully vaccinated Travelers starting with those from the US, followed by travelers from any country who have been fully vaccinated. On September 7, 2021, provided that Canada’s COVID-19 epidemiology remains favorable, the Government intends to open Canada’s borders for discretionary travel by travelers from any country who have been fully vaccinated with Government […]
It’s the news we have all been waiting for. Vaccinated Americans can now travel again according to new CDC guidance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance on Friday to say those that are fully vaccinated can travel within the U.S. without the need for testing for the coronavirus and can bypass quarantine upon arrival to […]
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce that Belize has achieved the Safe Travels Stamp, granted by the World Travel &Tourism Council (WTTC). The Safe Travels Stamp, the first global safety and hygiene stamp was awarded to Belize in late December 2020 in recognition of the country’s enhanced health and safety protocols. The stamp was developed in order […]
Our travel experts had reported that Costa Rica had begun easing travel restrictions for Europe and select parts of the United States back in mid-August. Now, other parts of Central America are working hard to safely reintroduce international travel with different safety protocols being arranged within each country, many of which will be in effect by October of this year. […]
On August 15th, the Ecuadorian government’s Emergency Operations Committee published a new protocol concerning entry into the country. It aims to reactivate the tourism sector while ensuring the safety of both Ecuador’s citizens and foreign visitors. Previously, Ecuador had required visitors to present a negative PCR test and to quarantine for 14-days once in the country. As of August 14th, […]
The Costa Rica tourism ministry has eased travel restrictions for Europe and select parts of the United States. US travelers who live in Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. can now visit Costa Rica with proof of residence of the allowed states as of September 1st. On September 15th, Colorado, Massachusetts, and […]
Even though travel is still restricted, there are numerous countries that have devised advanced plans to welcome travelers again with different regulations and advanced safety protocols to ensure the health of both travelers and residents who rely on tourism. We at Yampu of course make our travelers’ health and safety our first priority. This is how we are protecting travelers […]
Monica Irauzqui recently sat down with InEye Technologies’ founder, Preethi Natarajan to discuss how Yampu is thriving during the current pandemic including giving back by starting new classes for travel professionals. Watch the full interview below! A 100% Woman-owned small business, InEye Technologies provides world-class travel products and accessories for a worry-free travel experience. Many of […]
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. […]
A recent estimate of the worldwide tiger population shows to have grown by about 20% over the last six years! Determined conservationists across the world have been fighting hard to protect tigers and their decreasing habitats. Last year, Yampu Tours supported these conservation efforts by donating to National Geographic’s Big Cat Initiative.
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]