Originally posted on Carmen’s Luxury Travel. Written By luxury travel blogger, Carmen Edelson. Visiting Peru in October was such a dream, there is so much to see in this ancient South American country. While this wasn’t my first visit, it was my first time traveling with Yampu Tours. This tour company truly allows you to travel without a care […]
From the founders of many Yampu favored accommodations in Peru comes another iconic experiential hotel, Cirqa Parador en Arequipa. A play on the word “Circa” meaning a specific date in time, Cirqa transports you to a time of the past. Located in the historic center of Arequipa, Cirqa was once a wing of the reputable San Agustin church […]
Raising a teenager is as easy as nailing Jell-O to a tree. Planning a vacation with teenagers, however, doesn’t have to be so tricky! We all know that teenagers are not so easily amused nowadays, with social media and Fortnight taking precedence over family time, so it certainly takes some careful planning to appease their adolescent angst. For a smooth […]
Why you need to go to Peru (even if you’ve already been) How often do you visit a destination that has so much to offer that you wish you had more time to experience the things you missed out on? Since 1998, Yampu has been sharing luxury experiences in Peru with thousands of travelers from around the world, often times […]
Yampu travelers share their cherished family vacation memories with Yampu Tours. Traveling with the family, whether it be immediate or extended, is one of the best ways to bond with those you care about while creating lifelong memories. Our experts asked some of our Yampu Families what their most memorable experiences were while on a family vacation with their loved […]
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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. […]
It is unlikely that the soaring altitude and sheer magnificence of the Andes Mountains inspired “Stairway to Heaven.” This signature work of the virtuoso rock band Led Zepplin is arguably the best rock ballad oh, maybe Ever. Those guitar riffs live on, even if Lake Titicaca isn’t their spiritual home. However, the lake, situated in the Andes at an elevation of 12, 500 feet (3800 […]
The luxury fashion firm LVMH, holder of Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, has continued its way into the luxury travel industry with a purchase of the upscale hotel and leisure company, Belmond. While continuing to offer its iconic luxury products globally, the once primarily fashion-driven company has set its eyes on the industry of Luxury travel as higher-end clientele look […]
Where to go in 2019; Yampu’s Must-See Destinations for the New Year Each year our travel experts search the ends of the planet (quite literally) to bring you the top destinations to visit in the new year with unique experiences that only a company like Yampu can offer. With 2018 finally behind us (let’s face it, this year was a […]
These are some of the TOP Museums in the world according to Yampu’s expert travel consultants. If you haven’t yet visited the Met, the Louvre or the Smithsonian, you at least know the names of these prestigious houses of art, science and culture. Basking in their shadow of success are numerous museums that are equally worthwhile when traveling outside of […]
Written by guest blogger, Jane Trombley of 3 Score and More The Best of Peru’s Sacred Valley And How to See It What is Peru’s Sacred Valley? Machu Picchu always grabs the headlines as the Andean destination of dreamers, scholars and intrepid tourists. Retracing the Inca Trail and the steps of the early 20th century explorers who “discovered” the “Lost City” […]
Yampu Featured in Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine! Peru isn’t a destination to just visit. It’s a country that one must experience, in style. Yampu Tours’ carefully curated, luxury experiences that were crafted for the trendsetting explorer, The Style Hunter, will be featured in Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine’s November issue! Grab your copy when it hits newsstands November 20th and take […]
Guest blogger, Jane Trombley of 3 Score and More fills us in on how she preps for her Yampu adventure to Peru with her post on Prepping for Peru: How to make the most of your holiday part II. Prepping For Peru Part II Travel is supposed to be an adventure, right? Whether it’s a place you’ve never been (like Peru) […]
LATAM Airline announces new flight connection between Cusco and Santiago. Travelers can now experience the wonders of Cusco, Peru and continue their adventures to Chile with one swift flight, bypassing the usual hour and a half connecting flight to Lima. LATAM Airlines will be launching flights from Peru’s iconic city of Cusco, voted as the best city in Latin America, […]
Guest blogger, Jane Trombley of 3 Score and More fills us in on how she preps for her Yampu adventure to Peru with her post on Prepping for Peru: How to make the most of your holiday part I There is no single image that can capture the essence of Peru. I’m soon heading out on what I’d call the “starter […]
This City is Rated as “The Best” in all South and Central America Colonial architecture, luxury accommodations, world-class art, historical relevance, and culinary experiences that rival those of Italy and Japan, Cusco has been voted as the best city in all South and Central America by Travel + Leisure readers for 2018, understandably. Perched at over 11.000 feet above sea […]
The Yampu team is very excited with the news of several of our favorite accommodations and cruise experiences ranking as some of the best in the world by Travel + Leisure! For the third year in a row, Australis placed among the top 3 in the Travel + Leisure World´s Best Awards Top Small-ship Ocean Cruise Lines with their unforgettable […]
Traveling with the family can be a handful and at times may make you wonder if the stress of planning and organizing is worth it! With a family oriented staff, we know how stressful it can be to organize a family trip abroad. From making sure everyone’s needs and wants are met, to booking hotels, tours, and flights to researching required […]
What to Know Before Visiting Machu Picchu Just like flight gates, rules and regulations are always changing in the world of travel. To keep you up to date with the latest protocols for traveling to your destination our Travel Experts are always on alert to continue making your experiences as flawless as possible. With local offices in over 50 countries, […]
Can’t decide between Mountains and Beaches for your vacation? These are the best destinations offering both! Peru Generally, when one thinks of Peru the vast Andean Mountain peaks come to mind, sheltering long lost Incan relics and extensively winding trails calling for adventurers and nature lovers alike. Much of this may be true, but Peru being a coastal […]