Having the opportunity to witness all of the incredible work MEDLIFE has been doing in Lima, Peru has been absolutely incredible. See this week’s report from Ian, a MEDLIFE volunteer intern who has dedicated his summer to making a difference and experiencing a different culture in South America. Week 7 Crazy to think that I’ve been living in Lima for […]
Check out Yampu-sponsored Ian McHale’s week of fundraising, medical outreach, and community development in Lima, Peru! Week 6 This past week has been so empowering!! I am now halfway through my MEDLIFE summer internship and its crazy how much I’ve already learned and experienced!!! I am looking forward to what the next six weeks will be like! A few of my fellow interns had the […]
This past week the MEDLIFE team showed us what it means to work hard & play hard. See Ian’s account of last week’s adventures (Hint: piranhas!) as well as the difference the MEDLIFE team is making in their patient follow-ups as they work to improve healthcare in the outskirts of Lima. Week 5 This past week was very eventful! I […]
It’s Yampu-sponsored MEDLIFE student, Ian’s, fourth week in Peru. This week’s update really emphasizes the hard work the MEDLIFE team has been putting in, not only to promote a healthier community, but a happier one in Lima, Peru. Check out the video and update from Ian below to see the great strides they have made in community development. Week 4 […]
It’s week three for MEDLIFE volunteer/intern, Ian. See what he’s been up to in this week’s update! Week 3 Finally settling in here in Lima and three weeks have already blown by!! This internship has and will continue to be one of the most challenging but most rewarding times of my life. With the work we are doing in the […]
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 […]
We love Inkaterra hotels! Their newest addition to their portfolio, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, has been chosen to received the 2016 Conde Nast Traveler HOT LIST Award. Only 60 hotels that have opened within the last year are selected to receive this prestigious award. A contemporary hacienda-style hotel in-between Cusco and Machu Picchu, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba features panoramic views of the […]
Yampu Operations Manager, Jessica Veliko, returned last month from a trip to Peru, the country that inspired Yampu Tours’ beginning. She returned with more than just incredible pictures, stories, and chocolates- she came back with exclusive insider tips and must-sees for adventurers looking to travel to Peru. The trip began with an overnight flight to Lima with a connection […]
This week we delighted to share Monica Irauzqui’s Instagram. Our Vice President has selected her favorite pictures from her different trips to Peru. Monica and her son on one of the famous Yampu boats you take to cruise lake Titicaca A photo posted by monicairauzquiexperiences (@monicairauzquiexperiences) on Mar 25, 2016 at 4:30am PDT YampuTours’ president José and his son in […]
This week on Instagram is dedicated to the world’s wonders Our selection features Egypt and its temple of Luxor, Mexico with its most famous pyramid, the Easter Island in Chile, the Saksaywaman wall and the Machu Picchu in Peru. The pyramid of Chichenitza in Mexico A photo posted by EXPERIENCE MORE WITH YAMPU (@yamputours) on Feb 29, 2016 at 2:27pm […]
Mountain Lodges of Peru has been honored for sustainable tourism efforts with National Geographic Traveler’s “Leadership in Sustainable Tourism Award,” a 2015 Gold Adrian Award from Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI). The award recognized the family-owned adventure travel operator for “demonstrable leadership and innovation in preserving and communicating an authentic sense of place through a wisely managed tourism […]
School is almost out and that means one thing: summer vacation! Take your family to a place with beaches, sunshine, volcanoes, culture, adventure and more. Looking for outdoor family adventures that provide more things to do? Yampu recommends the following gems for families: Nicaragua is safe, affordable, and easily accessible, meaning more time for you and your family to enjoy. Granada […]
Yampu co-founder, Monica Irauzqui shares her suggestions: May is a lovely month in Namibia. The weather is increasingly dry, with a real freshness in the air, and much greenery in the landscape; at this time the air is clear and largely free from dust. A recent client of ours just returned and got the chance to interact with wildlife including this […]
With the onset of Spring, warm weather and longer days, more of us are getting outside and thinking about that next trip. We want to move and delight in the rejuvenation of life – it’s our mental wake up from a long winter. How will you travel? While usually we focus on the “where” to go next, today we focus […]
One of the things we love best about traveling to new countries is experiencing the local modes of transportation, check out these hot wheels! Tuk-tuks Taking a ride in one is something everyone should experience. Tuk-tuks are the local taxis, and the easiest way to get around Siem Reap in Cambodia. You can take short trips anywhere in the main […]
There are so many unique excursions offering new perspective from a bird’s eye view. Yampu Tours offers numerous tours that take you up in the sky. We wanted to share some of those with you here. Antarctica Instead of braving the white-knuckle trip crossing of the Drake Passage from Argentina to King George Island, which takes a few days, skip the […]
INCA TRAIL This is the only trek in which you can hike into Machu Picchu. However, it can often feel crowded with 500+ people per day hiking and camping. Bookings are required and should be made by January of the year you want to trek, or call us for available permits and choose dates according to availability. The Inca Trail […]
Senior Travel Specialist and Groups Coordinator, Stephanie Rudolph, recently returned from traveling to Peru and shares her tips and highlights. I arrived during “Dia del Muertos” so the graveyards were full of people. I included a visit to the Chinchero market to see the rich textures and textiles known for the area. Chinchero is one of the last strongholds of […]
Monica Irauzqui, Co-Owner and Vice President of Yampu Tours took some time to chat with one of the Yampu local guides on her recent trip through Peru. Justino brings a decade of guiding experience to Yampu, and what’s most important, a true passion for his country. What is your favorite place in Peru to show clients? Cuzco and […]
Packing for your Peruvian adventure: When it comes to clothing, lots of layers! Even during Peru’s summer months, the temperatures in the higher elevations drop overnight. Avoid cotton as a base layer if possible, and opt for a moisture wicking material. This will keep moisture off of your skin as and keep you from catching a chill after activity slows […]