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.
What Our Clients Are Saying
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"Working with Karolina Guilcapi and her team over the years always sets us up for success as a travel agency. Her care and dedication to each of our queries, and Yampu's trusted and experienced tour partners always result in an exemplary custom itinerary and experience for our clients."
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"I have had the pleasure of working with Karolina with Yampu for years on multiple complicated itineraries. Karolina knows her product and always seems to provide the right fit for the client. Yampu has great resources and fantastic guides. Would highly recommend."
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Traveling to the Andean plateau of Peru - specifically Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lake Titicaca - has been high on my bucket list. I didn't want to go with the herd; I didn't want to go alone. Yampu customized the perfect 10-day tour for two friends and me: we experienced Peru, we didn't just see it. The Yampu tour to Peru included visits to indigenous communities, the opportunity to understand local history and customs one-on-one. Each one of our guides was knowledgeable, very flexible and responsive to our questions and requests. As they spoke Quechuan as their "first language" we felt even closer to the local communities, not just tourists passing through. Peru was my second trip with Yampu but far from my last. As a "baby-boomer" traveler, Yampu makes travel a pleasure with an end-to-end customized luxury. Yampu was nimble in response to the unexpected. When my friend forgot some clothes in a hotel room drawer, Yampu representatives arranged for the package delivered to the next destination. The schedule - at times a bit complicated - was executed with perfection. It was always so great to see a smiling Yampu representative greet us at each point in the itinerary, from airport pick-up to delivery at trip's end. I loved winding up in Lima - it confirmed the paradox of Peru - at once very modern and "hip" together with an ancient culture and deep connection to the natural world. One last thing; the "hard-copy" itinerary from Yampu, including trip tips from restaurant recommendations to tipping guidelines, was invaluable. Mine is dog-eared from use on the trip and now a great reference. I also appreciated Yampu's reading list on Peru. I might add my own find, The Peru Reader, a compilation of essays on Peru's history, culture, and politics.
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Yampu is two for two! My wife and I recently returned from a fantastic two-week trip to Argentina and Brazil organized by Yampu's General Sales Manager Karolina Guilcapi. I typically set up our trips, but needed advice and help in these two countries. Karolina listened to our interests and put together an itinerary that addressed our every need and offered wonderful experiences, many of which I wouldn't have known about if doing this on my own. The guides were excellent; food (when provided) outstanding; and accommodations exceptional for our selected price range. She must have used some influence to obtain a spectacular upper-level corner room with small balcony for us at the Leme Arena in Rio affording sweeping views down beautiful Copacabana Beach. The trip was executed like clockwork. A five-star performance by Yampu once again as Karolina organized an equally wonderful trip to Peru last year. My wife and I highly recommend Yampu for anyone seeking private (our preference) or group tours in areas where the overall vacation experience can depend on insider knowledge and experience with the venues.
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Great advice, attention to details, perfect hotel selection, and fabulous tour guides. We felt very well taken care of.
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"Yampu tours created the most amazing experience in Ecuador for us! I traveled with my sister and my dad and the trip was enjoyable for all of us with varying interests. We had amazing guides for every leg of the trip and everything was flawlessly coordinated including the (many) boats we took throughout the Galapagos. Most importantly, we felt safe and well-cared for. Cannot recommend this company enough!"
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"We had an outstanding trip in Peru! Our driver Mario was safe and efficient, and he was always there for us! Our tour guide Dante was articulate, he was very informative, and he also was always there for us. We felt welcome, supported, guided to many different places with everything taken care of for us, and every question answered. Someone was always there to escort us, and make us feel special. The tour to Machu Picchu was excellent, as was our trip through the Sacred Valley! Our tour agent Maggie thought of every detail and we will forever keep her in our thoughts!"