Our guides were great Our guides were great, I’d say our guide for Thailand, we only met once in the way from the airport, she was nice but slept the entire drive which we thought was not appropriate. We loved all the places we went and stayed. We did feel that for the price we should have had nicer hotel accommodations. Not the hotel itself but the room we were booked. The itinerary does note standard but prices in Thailand and Bali are extremely low so we would have expected some upgrades at least. We loved our trip, loved the country, not many issues with flight air etc.

Perfect Peru Our recent 2 week trip to Peru was flawless thanks to Jose and Stephanie. Our guides and drivers were first rate and the hotels suggested ended up being perfect- from Hotel B in Lima, sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu, Titilaka and the others. Yampu went above and beyond the call of duty after a couple of flight debacles (none their fault) ensuring we could press on with as little interruption to our itinerary as possible. This trip was planned prior to covid and we are so grateful to finally have visited Peru- thanks Yampu! We look forward to our next travels with you.

Galápagos and Rapa Nui Before I booked with Yampu Tours, I spoke at length with José to figure out what tour company to go with to the Galápagos and Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. After speaking with several companies, I decided on Yampu. One reason: it gives back to local communities in Latin America through a number of programs, including one in the Galápagos, an environmentally-protected place. Beyond that, I got a good intuitive feeling about José. My intuition was spot on: our trip and working with José were incredible! José communicated with me extensively before our trip, meticulous about details so we had the best experience possible in each city we flew in to. He suggested city tours with local guides who were extremely knowledgable about history and culture. The naturalist guides in the Galápagos were extraordinary, and the catamaran crew was in sync with all the guests’ needs. One of our party is vegan, and José made sure the chef onboard the Galápagos cruise was attentive to that, and both he and our local guides elsewhere suggested places to eat. The Rapa Nui leg of our trip was superb! Our guide was Rapa Nui and, in addition to personal history and culture, he gave us an invaluable perspective on how those who live on this remote island viewed visitors like we tourists. Unexpected issues, not due to Yampu, arose, and José handled them promptly with understanding and grace. He showed care for our situation, and our trust in him grew as we felt well-taken care of amid difficulties. Yampu is Quechua for the totora reed boat from Lake Titicaca. It also means bringing a vision to life. Yampu did that for us: it made a long-held dream a reality.

Wonderful Vacation in Colombia! Just got back from Colombia and had an amazing time - such a beautiful country! Our personal guides were wonderful, knowledgeable, generous, and accommodating. They were not just guides, but also became friends. This was our first trip through Yampu post-COVID and the quality of the vacation programming was perfect. Steph Rudolph at Yampu is just the best! She created an incredible, once in a lifetime vacation that met all of our needs - it was well paced, fun, and made sure that everything was perfect for us throughout! She is the absolute best and never disappoints in the vacation she plans for us! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Chilè, a Most Wonderful Country and Experience My tour guides were excellent. They took me everywhere I wanted to go and some. Both gentlemen were very informative and I learned a lot. Great cultural experience and beautiful scenery. Food was amazing and the people were great. This is a trip I’ll carry with me for life.