To reestablish his cultural roots in addition to bolstering his never-ending search for design inspiration, prestigious Los Angeles based designer, Luigi Irauzqui will be returning to his home country of Peru in collaboration with Yampu Tours this summer. In search for international inspiration, both modern and traditional, Mr. Irauzqui’s extensive travels have contributed to his exquisite sense of taste and […]
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 […]
Bustling crowds, traditional Peruvian music, dancing throughout the streets, dramatic costumes and vibrant theatricals are hallmarks of one of South America’s grandest festivals, Inti Raymi. Quechua for “sun festival”, Inti Raymi is a traditional Inca celebration held on June 24 each year with modernized re-enactments that draw fascinated onlookers from all over the world. For a firsthand experience of […]
There are time’s that travel, no matter how passionate about it you may be, becomes a daunting task. Whether you’re concerned about safety or the process of planning transportation, choosing and booking accommodations, finding activities, managing your time, navigating unknown places, the things to do before leaving, the things to do when you return, the list is endless. Yampu’s Tour Consultants […]
There are time’s that travel, no matter how passionate about it you may be, becomes a daunting task. Whether you’re concerned about safety, limited mobility, or the detailed planning process, Yampu’s Tour Consultants are here to help make your dream trip a reality without the worry! Yampu Traveler, Dave recently traveled throughout South America with his parents and left us […]
Acknowledged annually on April 22nd, Earth Day is a worldwide celebration in which various events are held to show support for environmental protection. Since Yampu Tours’ founding, the company has had an unwavering commitment to supporting the regions in which we explore in order to provide a long-lasting future for this stunning world we live in. From sourcing eco-friendly accommodations […]
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! […]
By Ellen Lutwak While ‘tis the season reveled for giving, Yampu Tours is proud to be recognized for giving back all year round. Topping our list: contributing to the local economy of our destinations, a core commitment to responsible travel. Reforest Patagonia By traveling to Chilean Patagonia with Yampu, you’ve already made the choice to travel responsibly. Through Reforest […]
By Ellen Lutwak Ask 10 people to define “spiritual travel” and you will hear 100 responses. That may sound like a Zen proverb – and enlightened adventurers will offer answers as simple as they are complex. In the context of travel, there are so many paths to take. At the core: transformation. “Travel itself is always a […]
By Ellen Lutwak Voluntourism is more than simply scheduling some volunteer time along with sightseeing. It is a purposeful activity – at its very best, enhanced by cultural sensitivity and responsible travel. For the traveler, such a journey can provide a deeply meaningful experience. Where do you begin when you want to venture out on a journey that includes […]
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 […]
Peru will always be one of Yampu’s favorite destinations because that’s where we started! Founder Jose Irauzqui was born in Peru and he and his wife, Monica are passionate about sharing the truly mystical nature of this most incredible country. Learn more about some of Peru’s highlights below. Lima Culinary Lima could be considered the culinary capital of Peru, though […]
Peruvian Cuisine With the release of the World’s Top 50 Restaurants of 2017 has come more limelight for Yampu’s origin-destination, Peru. Two Peruvian restaurants, Central and Maido, located a short distance from each other in Lima, graced the top 10 with another restaurant, Astrid, following behind at #33. Central was also awarded the Best Restaurant in Latin America award, which […]
One of Yampu’s Tour Consultants, Maggie, went to Peru, Chile and Argentina to get an eye-witness view of some of the best experiences these countries have to offer. She returned with great stories and expert knowledge that will be used to plan amazing custom itineraries for Yampu travelers in her new role as tour consultant. Read about her experiences in […]
University of Vermont student and MEDLIFE volunteer, Ian McHale, shares his experience in Puno, Sillustani, and Uros during his last few days in Peru. Get an insider look on one of the most incredible parts of Peru in his account of his experience with Yampu below. Have you ever seen a sky so blue? Oh My God!! As I Stepped off […]
If you’ve been keeping up with our sponsored UVM student, Ian, you’ll know how hard he and the MEDLIFE team have been working to provide medical solutions and community development to the outskirts of Lima, Peru. To thank him for all of the amazing work he has done and for sharing his account of the experience, we sent him on a […]
Week 11 Ending my Week 11 a bit early but I wanted to share my last days with MEDLIFE before I begin my awesome excursion this week with Yampu Tours for my last full week in Peru!!! With my last few days with MEDLIFE I spent the whole week in the field working with the volunteers and leading post clinic […]
Week 10 Crazy that I have just over one week left here in Lima, Peru!!! It has been an amazing summer and I can’t believe everything that I have seen, worked on and created while working with MEDLIFE. I am so proud to have served these communities and I can’t wait to see more community development projects that are in […]
Week 9 This past week I had a lot of time off and a lot of time in the field and I had the best day I’ve had in Lima. For one of my days off I decided to go surfing in Miraflores with my friend Alexa! For less than $20 we had one on one surfing lessons and were in the water […]
Check out the projects MEDLIFE volunteer interns worked on last week, as told by Ian! Week 8 We are wrapping up our summer internship now in the office and it’s unbelievable what we have completed over the past eight weeks. I am so excited for next week since we are building and completing Jorge’s Ramp!!! This past week, I was on one project […]