"Yampu Planned the Best Trip to Japan! "

We have been using Yampu for close to 20 years to plan our many trips. Stephanie is the most helpful, responsive and thoughtful tour planner! She gave us an itinerary for Japan that exactly met all our requests. Even while we were travelling, Yampu's local partners were able to make changes or modify our schedule "on the fly." We can't wait for our next Yampu trip! M & J, New York

"Stephanie did a fantastic job planning…"

Stephanie did a fantastic job planning our last minute travel to Costa Rica with kids. Everything was perfectly planned. We loved the guides, accommodations, and drivers who helped us on our trip.

"Thanks for a wonderful visit to southern Mexico"

I would like to thank Yampu Tours for assembling a wonderful nine-day trip to Chiapas and Oaxaca states in Mexico in February, 2025.

The sights for which Yampu arranged visits and the accomodations they chose were unique, fascinating and charming. The schedules were busy and full of interest but not overwhelming. The tour guides were warm and accommodating, deeply knowledgeable and fluent in English. The drivers were interesting and skilled at traversing the mountain roads and all those topes! The two states of Chiapas and Oaxaca, and their marvelous colonial-era cities of San Cristobal de las Casas and Oaxaca city are colorful, historic and highly scenic, and the ruins of Palenque, Monte Alban and Mitla amply illustrate the rich, diverse and deeply ancient cultural roots of Mexican civilization.

I would especially like to commend the in-country guides Gabriel (Palenque to Agua Azul), Jesus (Palenque to San Cristobal), Angelina (San Cristobal to Sumidero Canyon), and Alex (Oaxaca) for their extensive knowledge and kind company.

Yampu’s choices of hotel—notably Piedras de Agua in Palenque, Guayaba Inn in San Cristobal, and Hotel Pug Seal in Oaxaca—were unique, comfortable small inns with large, comfortable rooms and lovely garden courtyards and nice breakfasts.

AeroMexico’s flights booked by Yampu, despite the inevitable 3-hour layovers in Mexico City International airport, were efficient, cordial and comfortable and delivered me to my destinations on time. AeroMexico’s terminal 2 at Mexico City is crowded but has ample shopping and food choices to pass the layover time; it is substantially more comfortable for transit than terminal 1. Paying the surcharge for AM-plus seating is worth the cost for the extra leg room and early access to the overhead bins for carry-on luggage.

Working with Yampu's management and staff, and their in-country colleagues to assemble this tour was easy and delightful.

"Peru"

Peru, trip of a lifetime.
The attention to detail by Jose and the entire Yampu staff was amazing. The hotel and local guide choices were exceptional. We will definitely travel with Yampu again in the future.

"Honeymoon in Italy "

Jose planned our Honeymoon to Italy in May 2024. We visited Milan, Portofino, Santa Margherita, Porto Venere, Cinque Terre, Florence, Tuscany and Lake Como. Jose and his team are phenomenal. We really had nothing to worry about. They set up everything. The private tour guides were all very well informed and knowledgeable. Our private transfers were in luxury vehicles with expert drivers, and we were able to rest comfortably. The hotel selections were all in great locations and were perfect. Grand Hotel Portovenere should not be missed if traveling to Portovenere. Jose and his team (Natalia) communicated with us throughout the trip and made everything very easy and smooth. We really appreciate all of your help in planning our perfect honeymoon. Wish we could do it every year! Thank you, M & C

"This was another great vacation for us"

This was another great vacation for us! Stephanie Rudolph did her magic again and created a perfect vacation for us! After working with us for so many years, she knows exactly what we like and never disappoints. Her vacations for us are always a real treat to see what special things she has planned that make it both what everyone needs to see when visiting a location, but also what the locals love or do not have a chance to experience. Even our local guide got to do a few things she had never done before and she loved our excursions also. It was a great vacation - THANK YOU Stephanie, you are the BEST!!!!

"Fantastic South American adventure"

Yampu put together a fabulous adventure for my group of six. We had a blast in Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu, and Buenos Aires. Jose was an absolute fantastic communicator and worked directly with in country tour operators. The result was awesome. We will definitely use Yampu again for future adventures.

"STANS Visit "

It was an incredible journey to Central Asia visiting the following countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Thanks to the planning by Jose Irauzqui of Yampu Tours, the entire trip went extremely well with guides awaiting us at every border. So many highlights--difficult to zero in on one!!

"Our 7th Trip with Yampu!"

This is the 7th time we've traveled with Yampu Tours, and it is always a pleasure. This time we went to Colombia - Medellin and Cartagena. The boutique hotels and private guides were first class, and there wasn't a single hitch from the time we were met at the airport arriving to the time they walked us to the front of the line on the way home and got us to the gate. Colombia was a fabulous destination as well, highly recommend. We're a senior but very active couple. Best of all, the cost wasn't any different than what my friends pay for those higher end group tours.

"Amazing Trip! "

Stephanie is the absolute best! She helped my mom and I plan the most amazing trip to Peru. We had the absolute best time and were so impressed by all of the tours, guides and hotels that were a part of our itinerary. Stephanie really listened to our wants and made sure every detail was handled so there was zero stress on our part. Looking forward to booking our next year trip with Yampu/Stephanie!