ancient culture, Diverse people and wild landscapes
Experience rich cultural Peru tours with Yampu and see a unique country, with geography that ranges from the peaks of the Andes to the arid plains of the Pacific coast and the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin. Our Peru tours can take travelers on a hike across the Inca Trail or to discover Machu Picchu by train. Explore Lake Titicaca, the Colca Canyon and the Nazca Lines. Peru is an epicenter of sorts in South America for its diverse and ancient cultures, wild and varied landscapes, and its fusion of outstanding cuisine. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery, savor the unique and mouthwatering flavors, meet local people and prolific artisans and craftsmen, and absorb the general mystique that surrounds this beautiful country. Many of those who travelers will meet in Peru will speak Quechua and have lifestyles marked by tradition, rites and rituals.
Be in the know before you go
Peru:
Enjoy personalized tours of Peru with private, local guides. A valid passport is required to travel and should have at least 6 months’ validity after your return home. You should have at least 2 blank pages per country that you are visiting. If your passport does not meet this requirement at the time of departure, you can be denied boarding for your international flight and may consequently incur additional expenses. You do not need a visa to enter Peru as a tourist with a US passport. However, we always recommend that you double check this for last minute changes with your local consulate.
Value Added Tax (IGV) Exemption: All non-resident foreign tourists in Peru who remain in the country less than 60 days (not to exceed 90 days in a calendar year) are exempt from paying the IGV, which is only for residents of Peru. Yampu does not include the 18% tax in our quoted rates. Note that when checking in at each hotel, you can expect to present your passport and the Andean Migration Card (TAM) stamped with your date of entrance into Peru. If your stay in Peru has exceeded 60 days, you will be counted as a resident and you will not be exempt from the IGV. In this case, you will be required to pay this tax for all hotels and services booked. Please let your Yampu Consultant know immediately if you or a member of your party may be ineligible for this exemption so that we may make the appropriate payment arrangements in advance
During your tour you will be visiting high altitude areas. Travelers with medical conditions, such as heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, sickle cell disease, or women who may be pregnant, should be advised to consult a physician familiar with high-altitude medical issues before traveling to high altitude areas. For up to date information on recommended and required vaccinations and general health travel tips for Peru please visit the CDC Website, then use the drop down menu to select Peru. Please consult with your physician for clarification or concerns regarding recommended or required vaccinations.
What Our Clients Are Saying
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"Great arrangements, accommodations, tour locations and tour directors/guides!"
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"Prompt and very professional service from beginning to end. They were able to arrange all our special requests like bedding and vegan meals. Would gladly work with them again and refer others."
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Magnificent trip. The services provided by Yampu in Peru were superb: knowledgeable and friendly guides; perfect organization of transportation (car/bus/train/boat/plane), faultless punctuality, and a selection of unforgettable hotels.
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After initial communications, Maggie at Yampu developed a custom itinerary for Peru and Bolivia that was well planned and then, during the trip, seamlessly executed. Great local guides and drivers, comfortable accommodations within my price range, and excellent meals when included. I will definitely turn to Yampu again for future South American travel.
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Yampu is fabulous. They're attentive, timely and professional. I highly recommend Yampu. Why look elsewhere when you can have it all here?
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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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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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