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Natural Wonders and Ancient Civilizations
Experience South America immersion with a hike along the Inca Trail in Peru to the Lost City of Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains, or take in the wildlife of the regions flourishing Amazon rain forest. Visit the tall peaks and glaciers of Patagonia or cruise to the unique ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands. Learn to tango in the thriving city of Buenos Aires in Argentina, or visit the rich wine region of Mendoza. Choose to relax on the beaches of Brazil's Golden Coast, or relish in the natural force of Iguazu Falls. Live the real Gaucho spirit in one of the beautiful estancias of Uruguay, or take in the lush greenery and coffee plantations of Colombia. Travel across the huge salt flats of Uyuni from Bolivia to Chile or sail the ocean blue and land in Venezuela as Christopher Columbus did in 1498. Whatever your interest, Yampu will design the trip of a lifetime.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
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"Yampu delivered! My first trip to South America and I wanted it to be special. I'm not a vacationer as much as I am adventurer. I wanted to be awed each and every day, not be part of a "herd" and have time to explore on my own. Minor hiccups occurred and were managed adequately. I had some tight turnaround times and 1-2 hotels I felt need re-evaluation but make no mistake, Yampu is top shelf. I was always on the go, had seamless transfers and all the flexibility I had asked for. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again, especially now that we have familiarity. All the guides were very knowledgeable. No question...the best "vacation" of my life. I'm finally home and coming down from that wild and wonderful trip. I wanted to say thank you for all your efforts....and especially your patience! It was nothing short of magnificent. Looking forward to my next adventure..."
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"I wished to send you a quick note expressing our pleasant experience during our recent trip to Peru. I had lived for nearly 2 years in the Cajamarca area and 1 year in Arequipa, over 50 years ago; however, I did not have time to explore and know the history and the Peruvian people during those years. Our recent trip was made wonderful by the quality of your guides and drivers. Particularly I wished to say that Ronald Muriel and his driver Milton, located in Cusco, were the best. Ronald was older, seasoned and had a wealth of historical information and was very patient with my wife, who does not speak Spanish. Thanks for making our second trip such a pleasure."
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"Thank you for arranging a once in a lifetime trip for me and AJ on the Delfin and to Machu Picchu. It was all and more than I anticipated. We were anxious about travelling alone and were amazed about how effortless you made it. I don’t think I ever mentioned that I will be 73 this summer and I was determined to make this trip now as I wasn’t getting any younger. AJ is a few years younger but has knee issues. The only time I got real dizzy was in Chinchero. We stopped at a textile demonstration and shopping area. I got out of the car and had to sit down repeatedly. It didn’t deter me from making purchases. We are ecstatic that we did this and had so much fun. First – the Delfin. The entire experience was top shelf. The accommodations were great. The ship was kept spotless top to bottom every day without any inconvenience to passengers. We enjoyed our time on board almost as much as the time on shore. The mosquitos never bothered me. I can brag that I saw two anaconda, several poisonous tree frogs and beetles, lots of waterfowl, several species of monkeys and fished for piranha. Three times we were caught in rainstorms but the heavy rain ponchos came out. I did see the pink dolphins but didn’t go in for a swim. It was counter-intuitive for me to NOT drink the water but go in for swimming. I enjoyed feeding the manatee. The stop at the village to visit the school was refreshing. The children were enthusiastic and appreciative. "
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"My family and I had a great time on the trip to Peru and the Galapagos - I really enjoyed the tour guides in Peru who were very professional and informative, and the Galapagos was unforgettable. If only we had had more time to experience more of the islands. I thought the visit to Misminay was a very nice touch as well - my mom had a lovely time bonding with the villagers in particular and the food was very good. The hike to Huayna Picchu was certainly not easy, but worth it. We didn't have an issue with it, but I think that some travelers might benefit from knowing that the hike to Huayna Picchu itself is strenuous, while the additional circuit to the Temple of the Moon (which we also did) is also difficult, as correctly advertised. I definitely wouldn't do it if it had been raining, but we lucked out and it was sunny on that day. The restaurant you recommended in Cuzco - Cicciolina - is excellent as well. Definitely would encourage anyone to visit that place. The city tour that Ernesto gave us was also great - he had a lot of great insights we wouldn't have known. In terms of the Galapagos and Ecuador, Guayaquil is obviously not a place with lots of tourist sights, but I think Felix did a good job and the tour of the Las Penas area was quite interesting. I'm not sure if it would have been useful to have the hotel located in an area such as downtown though, as there weren't many eating options around the Wyndham except for Las Penas which is more bars than restaurants. The Galapagos obviously was great, and the Isabela II is a wonderful ship. 3 people in one room would've been tight though, but we got lucky as the boat wasn't at capacity and so the boat had an extra room for us."
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"I can't begin to tell you how impressed we are with the organization and the service we have received throughout our tour. At every transition we were met on time with a smiling face. The quality of all the guides and drivers has been exceptional. We had about 3 minutes of confusion when we got off the train in Agua Calientes. We were expecting to see a Yampu sign but there was none. We figured out who it was after a few questions. Additionally they had us down as Mr. Jerry. No last name. As I said we solved this rather quickly. It was the only hiccup we had. Yesterday I was not feeling well (the altitude) and nearly did not go on the afternoon tour. The guides were especially kind and helped me decide which stops would be too difficult and had the driver drop and pick up in the most convenient locations. I'd like to add that having the same guide and driver on 3 of our transfers (hotel to train, train to hotel and hotel to airport) was really nice. The added service of our guide seeing us through the airport to security today was a very nice touch. We travel a lot and really didn't need the assist, but it was very nice. We found the service and accommodations at each of the hotels excellent. I particularly loved the hotel in Sacred Valley. I needed another day there. Everything has been top notch. The service you provided us in designing our tour was great. I couldn't have asked for more. I have already been giving out your name as a referral. But now that we have seen the end results, I will be singing your praises even more. Thank you to you and everyone at Yampu and Lima Tours."
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"It is hard to say which was the highlight of the trip because it was all so spectacular. Patagonia Camp was so special. Even though it was so remote and immersed in nature, it had all the amenities and comforts of home. The hiking was extraordinarily. Views left me speechless. Walking with the penguins in the rookery is a once in a lifetime experience. Iguasu Falls is most impressive. . . having traveled around the world and visited most renounced waterfalls. This was the most wonderful. Views of the Moreno glacier was so close you can appreciate its magnitude. The lodgings you chose for us were very good. We were pleased with the service at each stay. What more can I say. We loved our trip."
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"The trip was wonderful and we had a great time. We are already thinking about things to do and places to visit on the next Chile trip or perhaps other countries, like Peru or Argentina."