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 experiences, with Yampu tours the staff are very professional and helpful and they provide timely services and try to find solutions and alternatives"
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"I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Yampu travel. We hiked the Inca trail to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu with Roger as our guide. He was with us for 5 days, gradually increasing our hiking time to acclimate us to the altitude and getting us ready for the trail. We then traveled to Lake Titicca with Jose as our guide. That was also fabulous. I would highly recommend Yampu for first class travel."
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"Excellent service and coordination. Excellent choice of hotels and local guides."
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"Yampu did a great job of helping our family of ten plan a two-week trip to Peru’s Sacred Valley and the Galapagos. And the trip came off without a hitch—great local guides, good accommodations, and flawless execution. Yampu and Jose were wonderfully responsive throughout the planning and travel process. We wouldn’t hesitate to travel with Yampu again."
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"Yet another amazing Yampu vacation created by Steph Rudolph who is the absolute best! She works tirelessly to ensure that she puts together a once in a lifetime vacation that will exceed your wildest dreams. Every detail is thought of in advance, so the only thing that is required of me is to show up and enjoy without a worry in the world. I have traveled with Yampu several times and each time she creates a truly magical experience, one that is tailored to me and what I will absolutely love. Outstanding service and professionalism from beginning to end. Yampu does not just create a vacation, it creates an experience, a spirit if you will, that is joy, peace, happiness. THANK YOU!"
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"beyond my expectation. Super awesome, everything!!! This is my first visiting in South America, so is my friend. For 2 ladies customized trip, we are exciting and kind of worried. Karolina is so experienced and helped us to design the whole itinerary and remotely assisted us when we started our tour in Peru. That is a Wonderful trip in Peru. Any last minute change will follow a super good compensation. We're touched about the gift placing on my last day hotel table, they are 2 framed pictures for both my friend and me. All details are considered, we never worried about being alone, cuz that never happens during the whole trip. It is vital for English speakers in an Espanol speaking country."
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"Great arrangements, accommodations, tour locations and tour directors/guides!"