TRAVEL ITINERARY SPECIALLY PREPARED FOR: Preferred Clients of Michelle Hibbert TRIP TRAVEL DATES: September 12-23, 2017 YOUR PERSONAL YAMPU TRAVEL CONSULTANT: Wendy Murray
Itinerary at a Glance Date Travel/Activities City Accommodations Overnight flight to Lima Tue, Sep 12 Private Transfer from Lima Airport to Lima 3-Star Lima Hotel Lima Hotel Private Half Day City and Larco Wed, Sep 13 Herrera Museum Tour Lima 3-Star Lima Hotel Domestic Flight Lima to Puerto Thu, Sep 14 Maldonado Lima - Puerto Puerto Maldonado Lodge: Private Transfer from Lima Hotel to Maldonado Hacienda Concepcion Lima Airport Hacienda Concepcion 4D/3N Day 1 Fri, Sep 15 Hacienda Concepcion 4D/3N Day 2 Puerto Puerto Maldonado Lodge: Maldonado Hacienda Concepcion Sat, Sep 16 Hacienda Concepcion 4D/3N Day 3 Sun, Sep 17 Mon, Sep 18 Tue, Sep 19 Wed, Sep 20 Thu, Sep 21 Fri, Sep 22 Hacienda Concepcion 4D/3N Day 4 Private Transfer from Cusco Airport to Cusco Hotel Domestic Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco Afternoon of Leisure in Cusco Half Day Group City and Local Ruins Tour Private Transfer from Cusco Hotel to Poroy Train Station Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu With Private Guided Tour of the Ruins Buffet Lunch at Tinkuy Restaurant - Sanctuary Lodge Puerto Maldonado Puerto Maldonado - Cusco Cusco Cusco - Machu Picchu Day of Leisure at Machu Picchu with Vistadome Train Cusco Private Transfer Ollantaytambo Train Station to Cusco Hotel Private Transfer from Cusco Hotel to Cusco Bus Station Cusco - Puno Full Day Group transfer from Cusco (Lake to Puno (Lake Titicaca) by Bus Titicaca) Private Transfer from Puno Train Station to Puno Hotel Full Day Group Tour of Taquile and Uros, including Lunch Puno (Lake Titicaca) Puerto Maldonado Lodge: Hacienda Concepcion 3-Star Cusco Hotel 3-Star Cusco Hotel 3-star Machu Picchu Hotel 3-Star Cusco Hotel 4-Star Puno (Lake Titicaca) Hotel 4-Star Puno (Lake Titicaca) Hotel
Sat, Sep 23 Private Transfer from Puno Hotel to Puno Airport Private Half Day Sillustani Tour Domestic Flight From Puno (Juliaca) to Lima Puno (Lake Titicaca) - Lima
Detailed Itinerary Custom Peru x 2 Day 1 Tuesday September 12, 2017 Arrive Lima, Peru Overnight flight to Lima Reception at airport and transfer to your hotel. Note: Check in to the hotel is at 3 pm. Early check in may be available directly at the hotel subject to availability. You may store your luggage at the hotel until you are able to check in.
Day 2 Wednesday September 13, 2017 Lima Meals: B Private Half Day City and Larco Herrera Museum Tour Your tour will start in downtown Lima, where you will visit the Main Square, where Lima was first founded as "The City of Kings," in 1535, and it was already known by the name of Lima when Peru proclaimed its independence from the Spanish Crown in 1821. There you may see the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop's Palace and the Lima Cathedral. You will then visit the Aliaga House, a viceregal construction delivered by Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains (Jeronimo de Aliaga) when he founded the city. You will then go to Saint Francis' Church, which has an enviable collection of old books and an authentic network of catacombs open to the public. Next, you will go to Pueblo Libre district to visit the Larco Museum, founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle en 1926. The museum, located inside a viceregal mansion built on a pre-columbian pyramid of the 7th century, houses the most complete pre-hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts as well pieces of erotic art.
Day 3 Thursday September 14, 2017 Lima - Puerto Maldonado Meals: B,L,D Domestic Flight Lima to Puerto Maldonado At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight. Hacienda Concepcion 4D/3N Day 1 Arrive in Puerto Maldonado, where staff will welcome guests and provide the necessary information for the stay. Navigate by outboard motorized canoe along the Madre de Dios River to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion for approximately 25 minutes. Enjoy lunch with organic ingredients and native flavors. After lunch, take a walk through Conception Trails, inside property nature trails, where one will discover and learn about primary and secondary rainforest, its components, uses, transformations by the human being, and its relevance for the world. At dusk navigate by outboard motorized canoe, at the Twilight River excursion. By sailing on the Madre de Dios River, learn about its ecosystem, Amazonian creeks, nocturnal animals' behavior, and the southern constellations. In the evening enjoy a nice dinner in the Casa Grande/s dining room. Schedule subject to change and will be confirmed upon arrival at the lodge.
Day 4 Friday September 15, 2017 Puerto Maldonado Meals: B,L,D Hacienda Concepcion 4D/3N Day 2 New experiences are ahead and after taking a nutritious buffet breakfast, get ready for a long trek through terra firma into the Tambopata National Reserve towards Lake Sandoval. Here, understand why Madre de Dios is called the biodiversity capital of Peru, while learning about the Reserve's conservation efforts and the lake's formation. Navigate by dugout canoe across this mirrorlike oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis), blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), red howler monkey (Alouatta seniculus), black caiman (Melanosuchus niger), and one of the world's biggest fresh water scaled fish, the paiche (Arapaima gigas). Back to the lodge for lunch, and later enjoy the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway & Anaconda Walk. Take a 20-minute ride by outboard motorized canoe to the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway Interpretation Center where guests will learn about its construction and the conservation projects of ITA-Inkaterra Asociacion (NGO). Ascend one of the two 98-foot towers (30 m.) and cross the 7 hanging bridges that connect the treetops at 91 ft. high (28 m). Enjoy the breathtaking vistas and get the chance to watch white-throated toucans (Ramphastos tucanus), woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys (Saimiri boliviensis) and the three-toed sloth (Choleopus hoffmani). After descending keep on feeling the incredible primary rainforest energy going along the 200-meter wooden bridge over the swamps (aguajales). Learn about the fauna and flora of this flooded ecosystem. At night get ready for an adventure during the Hidden Rainforest excursion, where guests will explore the Amazon rainforest that gives way to nocturnal animals who display intriguing behavior patterns, and enhanced senses as adaptation mechanisms. Listen to nocturnal living nature sounds, and penetrate this hidden world. End the day with a pleasant dinner.
Day 5 Saturday September 16, 2017 Puerto Maldonado Meals: B,L,D Hacienda Concepcion 4D/3N Day 3 The sun rises once again and after an early breakfast, take the Native Farm excursion where guests will be able to learn local techniques of cultivation and taste some of the products during the visit. Then visit the Botanical Garden, discover the immense variety of medicinal plants considered part of the natural pharmacy used by the habitants at the amazon region. Compare the medicinal uses of local medicine with traditional remedies. Return to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion and have lunch. Take a rest and get ready for the Cocha water excursion. Enjoy a dugout canoe ride on the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion natural pond (cocha). Try native fishing applying the catch and release techniques, while enjoying the scenery observing hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin), a diversity of fly catchers, and gray-necked woodrails (Aramides cajanea). Disembark at the remains of Fitzcarrald steam boat; learn about its history and how it inspired Inkaterra to ask Werner Herzog to film the award-winning Fitzcarraldo, best director at Cannes, 1982. Guests will be able to participate in the Inland Collpa during the evening, where one will see different species and their night routines by observing through the blinds. End the day with a pleasant dinner.
Day 6 Sunday September 17, 2017 Puerto Maldonado - Cusco Meals: B Hacienda Concepcion 4D/3N Day 4 After breakfast buffet, take a ride back to Puerto Maldonado by outboard motorized canoe. Arrive at the Butterfly House where guests may wait for the flight back home or to the next destination, while visiting this beautiful Butterfly House and learning about the fascinating transformation of these colorful insects. Domestic Flight from Puerto Maldonadoto Cusco Reception at airport and transfer to your hotel. The elevation in Cusco is approximately 3400 meters (11200 feet), so we highly recommend resting as soon as you arrive for a few hours, and avoiding alcohol, caffeine or heavy meals. Please consult with your physician for additional details. Note: Check in to the hotel is at 3 pm. Early check in may be available directly at the hotel subject to availability. You may store your luggage at the hotel until you are able to check in. Afternoon of Leisure in Cusco This afternoon is at your leisure to acclimate. Cusco's elevation is approximately 3,400 meters (11,200 feet), so we highly recommend resting as soon as you arrive for a few hours and taking in some coca tea. If you are feeling up to it later, Cusco is a great walking city with sidewalk cafes, street art and local shops to explore! We highly recommend the chocolate factory and shop.
Day 7 Monday September 18, 2017 Cusco Meals: B Half Day Group City and Local Ruins Tour In the afternoon take a shared tour that begins at the Koricancha Temple, an old Incan palace and main center for the worship of the sun god, Inti. Once the Spanish conquered Peru, the Dominican order built a lovely church over top this temple's foundations. Your next destination is the Main Square, upon which sits the Cathedral, the beautiful Church of La Compania de Jesus (Society of Christ), and other Colonial period buildings. The adventure continues to the San Cristobal Church, located on top of a hill overlooking the city. What a view you will get! Afterwards, it's off to the Sacsayhuaman Fortress built of enormous stone blocks expertly shaped by the Incas. It is strategically located, also at the top of a hill that affords you an incredible panorama of the city. You will finish the tour visiting two other important archeological sites: Qenko and Puca-Pucara.
Day 8 Tuesday September 19, 2017 Cusco - Machu Picchu Meals: B,L At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the train station. There is a luggage restriction of one small bag (5kg / 11lb) per person on the train to Machu Picchu. We recommend you store your luggage in your hotel in Cusco and only carry the items you will need for your visit to Machu Picchu. Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu With Private Guided Tour of the Ruins The train will take you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas up to the town of Aguas Calientes. From here, you will board a bus to Machu Picchu and then have a private guided tour of the ruins. Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, was a flourishing ceremonial and agricultural site, probably the gateway to the jungle marshes of the Inca Empire. The central buildings were erected with the polished stone works of the Cusco Imperial style, though the site was probably occupied well before the Incas started their expansion. It was associated with the earth cult revolving around the coca leaf, which was a privilege of the Inca royal family and priests. Enjoy lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge, at the entrance of the ruins, before returning to your hotel at your leisure. In the evening, enjoy a wonderful dinner at the hotel or in the town of Aguas Calientes. Check-in at the hotel is at 1:00PM. Early check-in may be available directly at the hotel subject to availability. You may store your luggage at the hotel until the time that you are able to check into your room.
Day 9 Wednesday September 20, 2017 Cusco Meals: B Day of Leisure at Machu Picchu with Vistadome Train Enjoy today at your leisure. You may choose to return to Machu Picchu, hike Huayna Picchu or relax in the village of Aguas Calientes and its hot springs. In the afternoon, we will board the train to return to Cusco. Note: Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu on this day are not included. Please contact your Yampu travel consultant if you think you would like to go back to the ruins or hike the Huayna Picchu at time of booking (subject to availability). Check-out at the hotel is at 11:00AM. Late check-out may be available directly at the hotel subject to availability. You may store your luggage at the hotel until the time that you are ready to leave for the train station. Reception at train station and transfer to your hotel.
Day 10 Thursday September 21, 2017 Cusco - Puno (Lake Titicaca) Meals: B,L At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the bus station. Transfer to the bus station to take the bus to Puno along with a bilingual guide who will show you the sights along the way. Guided Tours to Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya and Pukara Museum (Archeological Centers) and a Buffet Lunch in Sicuani Village. You will live a different experience very close to Inca's customs because people who live in these places still have the same way Incas used to live. There are beautiful landscapes and of course ask your guide any questions you may have. Onboard Services available: mineral water, coca tea, coffee, soda, oxygen, heating, bathroom, music and TV video. Pukara: This is the most important and oldest ceremonial site this side of Tiahuanaco. Characterized by a series of staired platforms, the ruins also reveal some lit sculptures and tombstones, all witnesses of a pre-inca civilization, possibly one at the origin of the Andean culture of the Altiplano. La Raya: The highest pass on the route between Puno and Cusco, La Raya is 4335m above sea level. Beautiful landscapes await you, as well as the animals that are symbolic of the Andes: llamas, alpacas and vicunas. This is a region situated between two cultures, Quechua and Aymara, as well as a composite of two terrains: the dry and arid Altiplano and the more verdant Quechua valleys and rivers. Raqchi: (or the Temple of the God Wiracocha) This Inca temple is monumental:100m in length, 26m in width and 14m in height. Divided in two naves, each of these still retains the base of eleven giant columns. The base of the walls consists of Imperial Inca stonework with a top section of adobe. Adjacent to the temple, we can see many storehouses, used for various purposes: military and religious. Andahuaylillas: Referred to as the Andean Sistine Chapel because of its magnificent frescoes, the church is but one example of the Mestizo Baroque architecture typical of the Cusco School which was prominent in the 17th century. You will marvel at the ceiling of carved panels covered with gold leaf. Please note that there is a luggage restriction of 23 kilos or 50 pounds. Passengers may also carry 1 piece of hand luggage. If you anticipate your
luggage will be heavier than this, please let your travel consultant know so that we can inform our local office and arrange additional luggage. Upon arrival in Puno you will be greeted by a Yampu representative for train reception for a private transfer to your hotel for check in. Spend the evening at your leisure. The elevation in Puno is approximately 3830 meters (12600 feet ), so we highly recommend resting as soon as you arrive for a few hours, and avoiding alcohol, caffeine or heavy meals. Please consult with your physician for additional details. Day 11 Friday September 22, 2017 Puno (Lake Titicaca) Meals: B,L Full Day Group Tour of Taquile and Uros, including Lunch Full day group tour of Lake Titicaca. This morning you will transfer to the port to take a boat ride over beautiful Lake Titicaca. Your first visit this morning will be to the famous floating islands of Uros, home of the Uros Tribe a civilization dating before the Incas. The islands are composed entirely of reed, including the houses and boats. As you explore these fascinating islands you will be able to interact with the friendly locals and enjoy opportunity to purchase their handicrafts, ride in their boats, and see into their daily lives. Leaving Uros your scenic ride will continue to the island of Taquile. This island is known for its pre-inca and Inca ruins, as well as its Inca terraces. The people of Taquile are popular for their high quality textiles, arguably the best in Peru. The knitting on the island of Taquile is reserved exclusively for the males, while the women make the yarn and weave. After your visit to Taquile you will return to Puno and transfer to your hotel. Lunch (included) is served on the lake..
Day 12 Saturday September 23, 2017 Puno (Lake Titicaca) - Lima Meals: B You will be met at your hotel by a Yampu representative and transferred to the airport. Note: Check out of the hotel is at 12 pm. Late check out may be available directly at the hotel subject to availability. You may store your luggage at the hotel until you are ready to leave for the airport. Private Half Day Sillustani Tour This tour takes three and a half hours. A transportation service will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Sillustani, where a guide will be waiting for you. In Sillustani, a peninsula of the Umayo Lagoon, you will visit one the world's largest necropolis, in which stand out over 90 chullpas, huge and primitive stone mausoleums of over 12m high, designed with a wider top than the base. At the end of the visit you will return to the Juliaca airport. Flight From Puno (Juliaca) to Lima. Upon arrival, connect to your international flight home.
Accommodations 3-Star Lima Hotel 3-Star Lima Hotel: Casa Andina Classic Miraflores Centro, Allpa Hotel & Suites, Hotel Jose Antonio, El Tambo 2 or similar. Puerto Maldonado Lodge: Hacienda Concepcion Puerto Maldonado Lodge: Hacienda Concepcion or Similar Sensitively positioned within walking distance from the beautiful and secluded Lake Sandoval, the latest addition to luxury jungle lodges offers rustic chic amidst unspoiled wilderness of the pristine side of the Amazon. All meals and excursions are included during your stay.
3-Star Cusco Hotel 3-Star Cusco Hotel: Rumi Punku, Maytaq Wasin, Terra Andina or similar. 3-star Machu Picchu Hotel 3-Star Machu Picchu Hotel: El MaPi, Casa Andina Classic, Cabana or similar.
4-Star Puno (Lake Titicaca) Hotel 4-star Puno Hotel: Casa Andina Private Collection (St. with View) or similar. Hotels are subject to availability until confirmed. Quote includes standard rooms in all hotels unless otherwise specified. Upgrades to Superior rooms or Suites are available at an additional cost.
Trip Pricing Occupancy Type Twin / Double Custom Tour x 2 - Book by Feb 25 2017! Add Optional Travel Insurance 3 Star $4,095.00/person $347.00/person All prices are quoted per person in US Dollars ($). Please ask me for a referential quote in your local currency. International airfare is NOT included. This is a quotation; there are no reservations for these services. At the moment we receive your confirmation and booking form we will place the reservations. The final cost may vary subject to the cost of your international airfare available at time of booking and also the category of hotels we are able to confirm. Inclusions Price includes domestic and regional flights within the itinerary; all hotel accommodations including daily continental or buffet breakfast and daily city tax; all transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling; guided tours in English including entrance fees. Exclusions International airfare (unless specifically included), airport departure taxes that must be paid onsite, gratuities, meals not mentioned, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with meals, early / late check-out, room service, visa fees/services and other personal items or services not mentioned.
CONTACT WENDY wendy@yampu.com LEARN MORE ABOUT: Wendy Murray ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER Wendy has been in the travel industry for over ten years and was attracted to the profession because she loves to meet people and immerse herself in different cultures, discover exotic places and experience the beauty of cultures and landscapes worldwide. Beginning in a customer service department in the high-end travel industry, Wendy is very empathetic and understands the importance of the fine details. Wendy has traveled throughout Latin America including Peru, Ecuador, Mexico and Panama, and around Africa, taking several safaris in both Tanzania and Kenya.
Required Travel Documents & Inoculations Entry & Exit Requirements Peru 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. According to the information that we have, you should 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. Please note that the passport you have provided on the booking form must be the one that you will be traveling with and presenting to the Peruvian authorities to enter the Machu Picchu ruins. Please let us know if you will be receiving a renewed passport before your trip, and send us a copy of the new one as soon as you receive it. You must bring both the old and new passports on the trip. Failure to do so may result in you being denied entry to the ruins. Note that every time you check into a hotel in Peru you will be asked to present your passport and also a copy of your Andean Migration Card which is the card that you will in when you arrive in Peru. Losing the card may mean that the hotel will require for you to pay the 18% VAT (IGV) which you were exempted from paying. 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 did not include the 18% tax in our quoted rates. Please 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.
Health & Wellness Peru 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. According to the CDC, Peru has a very low risk of Malaria. Nonetheless, you should be aware and consult your physician for any pre-travel recommendations. Areas where malaria has been found include: all departments below (2,000 m / 6,562 ft) including cities of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado. No malaria has been found in Lima province and coast south of Lima, and none in the cities of Ica and Nazca. None in the highland tourist areas (Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca) and southern cities of Arequipa, Moquegua, Puno, and Tacna. Huayna Picchu is a climb up a tiny Inca trail behind Machu Picchu, 1300 feet up. There are stairs you have to climb and it is quite strenuous. There is also a small tunnel which you must crawl through. The view at the top is magnificent! The time choices are 7am and 10am. Please note as 200 people are allowed on each entrance, there will be a line. We strongly suggest choosing the guided tour option as this trail is very technical.
Travel Insurance Information Trip Cost Premium Cost Trip Cost Premium Cost $0 - $2,000 $154 $10,001 - $12,500 $867 $2,001 - $3,000 $193 $12,501 - $15,000 $1,060 $3,001 - $4,000 $270 $15,001 - $20,000 $1,349 $4,001 - $5,000 $347 $20,001 - $25,000 $1,735 $5,001 - $6,000 $424 $25,001 - $30,000 $2,120 $6,001 - $7,000 $501 $30,001 - $35,000 $2,506 $7,001 - $8,000 $578 $35,001 - $40,000 $2,891 $8,001 - $9,000 $655 $40,001 - $45,000 $3,277 $9,001 - $10,000 $732 45,001 - $50,000 $3,662 Notes Travel Protection Plan is priced per person Pre-existing medical condition exclusion will be waived if Travel Protection Plan is purchased within 21 days of initial trip payment. For additional information on this coverage including a Description of Coverage Please click on this link and enter the state in which you reside. Booking your Yampu Trip Booking this trip is simple process and we accept all major credit cards. Once you are ready to book this trip, we will send you a DocuSign so that you may be able to book this trip online. We are currently holding no reservations. As soon as we receive the booking form we will put all the reservations in, and we will not process your credit card stated in the booking form until we have all the reservations confirmed. As soon as we have confirmations I will send you the final confirmed itinerary that will include all flights and hotels.
Yampu Terms & Conditions Booking Conditions Airport taxes, passport and visa fees are not included in this invoice. Valid passport is required for travel in the country of destination, and a visa may also be needed (American citizens always require a visa for Brazil). Your passport also needs to be valid at least 6 months after your return date from trip. Vaccinations may also be required, especially if traveling to rural areas or the Amazon region. Please check with your local Center for Disease Control and Prevention. It is the sole responsibility of traveler to make sure that he/ she complies with all passport, visa and vaccination requirements. Client Documents The U.S. State Department strongly recommends that all minors that will not be traveling with both parents carry a notarized letter of authorization from the non-traveling parent authorizing travel abroad. Letter should include details like dates of travel, children's names and dates of birth and will be traveling with them. When a parent is deceased, a notarized copy of the death certificate is required. A valid passport is required to travel and should have at least 6 months validity after your return home. You should also have at least 2 blank pages per country that you are visiting. Kontiki Tours & Travel (DBA Yampu Tours) assumes no responsibility if client is refused boarding of a plane or entry into a country. Conditions are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to vary itineraries or substitute hotels of similar standard if unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make these necessary. Payment Yampu requires a minimum deposit of 50% of the total tour cost plus the full cost of the international airfare unless more is required for the purchase of domestic airfare, cruises and special hotels. Balance will be due 90 days prior to departure. Non-payment of balance on due date may forfeit all amounts paid and may result in immediate cancellation of booking. Bookings made within 90 days of travel will require full payment upon confirmation of services.
Yampu Terms & Conditions Cancellation Policy Any changes or cancellations made more than 90 days prior to departure will result in the loss of $500 per person plus any penalties involved in the cancellation or change of the airline ticket, cruise or hotel/lodge. All airline tickets are issued immediately upon confirmation of services, and all deposits to cruises and hotels/lodges are also placed upon confirmation. Any changes or cancellations made within 90 days of departure, may result in the loss of the amount paid, and will be assessed on an individual basis. Cancellation of any trip that has been requested but not yet confirmed will also result in the loss of $500 per person. Liability Yampu Tours is not liable whatsoever for any claim arising out of or in connection with these packages, nor is it liable for loss of or damage or injury to property, or injury or death to person caused by reason of any defect, negligence or other wrongful act or omission by any transportation company, hotel, agency or any other cause beyond its reasonable control.
Why Yampu? There are many travel companies out there eager to plan a trip for you. So why pick Yampu? The most important reason is that Yampu is run by real people with a scrapbook full of past travels. Our travel consultants have been to, and fallen in love with, the places where you will travel. An entire operations team makes sure that everything goes according to plan. This is your vacation, and we leave no margin for error. It's not only our job but our passion to provide you a chance to love it as much as we do. Choose Yampu Tours because of the following: There are no surprises with Yampu! Everything is included in your custom itinerary (all flights, transfers, tours, entrance fees, hotels with breakfast, and taxes where possible). Hotels are handpicked Hotels are handpicked to be the best value and experience. We won't try to lure you in with a low ticket price by picking lower standard hotels. Instead, we weigh price, location, service, and client feedback into our hotel picks. Experiences and unparalleled expertise Any trip involving extensive travel should receive special attention to enhance your experience. At Yampu, no matter what your budget, we make certain that you receive a quality experience and the attention you deserve. This is an investment in a trip of a lifetime and we treat it as such. 100% customized We can add, delete, mix and match accommodations, design based on budget, whatever you like. No set departure dates We will build the trip according to your plans. Relentless support From point of contact to your return, we are always working for you. While you are traveling, our operations team will be there 24 hours to support you. For example if you are traveling and an unexpected flight change occurs, Yampu will take care of all the changes in the itinerary that may be affected, so you don't have to worry about anything. We are working for you so you don't have to waste any of your valuable time.
Why Yampu? Commitment to local communities Yampu is committed to giving back to local communities and the belief that responsible travel is not only experiencing other cultures, but supporting these destinations and sustaining their environments and communities. We employ only local, expert guides who are equally committed to this vision. Experience More by receiving firsthand knowledge of the communities and truly interacting with the locals. Your investment is protected Yampu has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is fully bonded with IATA and the ARC (Airline Reporting Corporation). "In a nut shell I would go anywhere with Yampu in a heartbeat. We used them for Peru in 2005; Ecuador, Peru and Chile in 2011 and Vietnam & Cambodia in 2013. They were flawless in all cases. Never missed an airport pick up or a connection, the hotels and meals were fabulous, we were upgraded (by them) wherever possible and they seemed to be one step ahead of us everywhere we went." "We wanted to cover 6 countries in one month so it would have been a nightmare if we had to plan it ourselves from Asia. Our Travel Consultant from Yampu put together a great itinerary and gave great advice. She was also extremely patient when we wanted to change things around. All the planning happened over email - super efficient. We were very pleased with the accommodation choices, activities planned and the quality of the local tour guides." We invite you to read more of our client testimonials here Many of our highest praises come from client's who actually had a problem while traveling. For example, one of our clients was in Patagonia when a strike broke out on the road back to Punta Arenas. The airport was shut down for a week. Our client was able to reach us on our emergency number at midnight and by the time he woke up in the morning, we had him rerouted a different way, added new exciting tours to his itinerary, and he was able to continue his trip, no interruptions or stress. On the other hand the guest who had booked with a big online company could not reach anyone and they were stuck for a week. Contact Information Yampu Tours Stowe Head Office 673 S Main St PO Box 249 Stowe, VT 05672 USA Tel.: (802) 760-6546 Reservations - USA Toll Free: 888-YAMPU-01 (888-926-7801) Email: info@yampu.com Website: www.yampu.com