Ten-Time World Travel Award Winner

Yampu Tours honored for seven consecutive years as South America's Leading Tour Operator, and second successive year for Mexico and Central America.

A Decade of Excellence

On Friday, July 5, 2016, the World Travel Awards honored Yampu Tours with its tenth consecutive award as Leading Tour Operator in South America, Mexico, and Central America at the red carpet ceremony in Lima, Peru. The win came after a significant company expansion, including a new state-of-the-art responsive website, implemented to further the company's mission in providing diverse, world-class travel experiences. Founded in 1998, Yampu has grown from its Latin American roots to cover tours across Africa, Antarctica, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent and Himalayas, nearly doubling in size with recent hires dedicated to creating uncommon and exciting custom itineraries.

A Decade of Excellence

Recognized globally for redefining luxury travel across Latin America and beyond.

  • 10 consecutive World Travel Awards

  • Expanded from Latin America to six continents

  • Nearly doubled in size with expert hires

Global Destinations

Where Yampu Travels
Seven years of excellence across Latin America, now expanded to Africa, Antarctica, Southeast Asia, and beyond.

South America

South America

Seven consecutive World Travel Awards as Leading Tour Operator. Yampu's foundation, where colonial cities meet ancient ruins and living cultures.

Mexico & Central America

Mexico & Central America

Two successive awards for Leading Tour Operator. Ancient civilizations rise from jungle canopy, where history breathes in stone and shadow.

Africa

Africa

Golden hour safaris and vast landscapes. Yampu's expansion into the continent's most compelling wildlife and cultural experiences.

Antarctica

Antarctica

The world's last frontier. Pristine ice and untouched wilderness for travelers who depart from the ordinary.

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia

Temples, rice terraces, and centuries of tradition. Yampu brings the same personalized approach to Asia's most captivating regions.

Himalayas & Indian Subcontinent

Himalayas & Indian Subcontinent

Mountain peaks and spiritual depth. Yampu's newest expansion into high-altitude adventure and cultural immersion.

A Decade of Recognition

"We are thrilled to have been chosen to receive such a prestigious award in the travel industry for the seventh year in a row," said Yampu President, Jose Irauzqui. "It shows us that we are meeting our mission towards excellence, a trajectory we hope to continue with our recent growth and website redesign." Ten consecutive World Travel Awards as Leading Tour Operator across South America, Mexico, and Central America reflect not just recognition, but a commitment to the personalized, world-class experiences that define Yampu.

The Irauzqui Story

Founded in 1998 by Peruvian native Jose Irauzqui and his wife Monica, Yampu Tours was built on a simple belief: travel should depart from the ordinary.
The Irauzqui Story

Rooted in Peru

Jose and Monica founded Yampu Tours with a mission to create personalized experiences that go beyond mainstream tourism. Their deep roots in Peru and passion for authentic travel shaped everything the company does.

A Family That Travels

Jose and Monica travel frequently throughout Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America with their two teenage children. Their family's adventures inform every itinerary Yampu creates.

Trusted Globally

Yampu is a member of myriad international travel organizations and has been honored as South America's Leading Tour Operator for seven consecutive years. That recognition reflects a commitment to excellence that spans nearly two decades.
The Irauzqui Story

Rooted in Peru

Jose and Monica founded Yampu Tours with a mission to create personalized experiences that go beyond mainstream tourism. Their deep roots in Peru and passion for authentic travel shaped everything the company does.

A Family That Travels

Jose and Monica travel frequently throughout Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America with their two teenage children. Their family's adventures inform every itinerary Yampu creates.

Trusted Globally

Yampu is a member of myriad international travel organizations and has been honored as South America's Leading Tour Operator for seven consecutive years. That recognition reflects a commitment to excellence that spans nearly two decades.

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