Kimkim Trip Reviews for Peru

Our trip to Cusco, Sacred valley , short Inca trail and Machu Picchu was amazing. The program was very well planned. The hotels included were very nice and perfectly located. We were picked up at the airport and hotels every morning always on time. Our guide for 4 days, Emilia, was perfect; full of knowledge, passion and interesting with a big smile. :-) We can recommend using kimkim for a trip to this region. Thanks!

Hotel Reviews

Casa San Blas Boutique

Cusco

Very nice hotel and perfect location! Very good staff and breakfast!

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Clean and comfortable, but you can hear noise from other rooms easily

El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel

Cusco

Unique hotel on the train station to Machu Picchu. Very nice garden around the buildings. Big rooms. Good breakfast!

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El Mapi by Inkaterra

Lima

Modern luxury hotel in Macchu Picchu. Very good!

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Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac and Maras - Lunch at MountainView Experience Lodge

Peru

Very nice and interesting! We even got a bonus trip to the salt production plant

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Lunch at Mountainview

Peru

Highly recommended. Excellent view, food, service and meet with lamas

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Short Inca Trail Day 1: Hiking to Machu Picchu via Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna

Peru

6 hours walk with breaks in a medium demanding trail. Perfect alternative if you don't have time for or want to walk the 4 day trail. 2 impressive Inca sites on the way to Machu Picchu.

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The lunch box was ok, but it is good to bring some snacks in your backpack.

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Short Inca Trail Day 2: Machu Picchu Guided Tour and Return to Cusco

Peru

Machu Picchu is amazing. Our guide, Emilia was just perfect!

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Good car and driver back to Cusco, but we had to wait 1/2 hour before he found us.

Everything was amazing. Martina planned a perfectly balanced trip, just what we asked for. We had 2 guides: Diego and Herlin, both we top notch guides, knowledgeable, patient, friendly and helpful! Hands down would work with everyone again in the future!

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Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

Lima

Busy busy! Front desk was a bit slow but room was clean & steamroll was great.

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Sol Natura Hotel

Ollantaytambo

Friendly staff, clean rooms and nice breakfast.

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Jaya Suite Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

Clean and great staff. Breakfast was also really nice. A bit loud due to location being by a soccer field but overall, happy with the hotel.

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Llipimpac Guesthouse

Cusco

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Hotel Antigua Miraflores

Lima

Friendly staff, clean rooms, great location. Restaurant was fantastic, ate there 3 times and loved it each time. Highly recommend, super cute atmosphere and good energy

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Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

Perfect, so clean! Wonderful customer service, friendly, helpful, responsive and the food was perfect too.

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Via Ferrata and Zip Line and Pisac

Peru

Wow! What an experience! Our guides were very professional, polite and helpful. I had a hard time climbing since it was my first time but they were so encouraging and patient. The zip line was so incredibly fun!

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Free Afternoon in Cusco

Peru

Beautiful hotel and city! Great day!

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Sacred Valley tour : Chinchero, Maras and Moray by bike

Peru

Great day! Challenging by bike but worth it when you get on the road and get to coast with a beautiful view.

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Diego was kind, professional, flexible, knowledgeable! 10/10. He made our day perfect

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Eddy was great! Safe and helpful

Short Inca Trail 2 days / 1 night : Day 1

Peru

Highlight of our trip. Herlin was encouraging, knowledgeable and helpful! I learned so much and had a great hike! Would absolutely love to have Herlin as a guide in the future!

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Box lunch was great! Good quality and delicious

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Short Inca Trail 2 days / 1 night : Day 2

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Another amazing day with Herlin, bye went out of his way to get my husband into a part of Machu Picchu, but he missed the previous day due to sickness. Herlin is so passionate about his country, his work and Machu Picchu. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us experience such a magical day!

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City Tour Cusco

Cusco

Really surprised by how much we loved this day! We aren’t much for guided tours but Eddy and Diego were so great! We had a ton of fun learning about the country and culture. They really went above and beyond for us.

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Our family trip to Peru was an absolute delight! With a 13-year-old son and an 11-year-old daughter, we were seeking both adventure and and memorable family friendly experiences. Johanna crafted the perfect itinerary for us. We started out in Lima, where we learned what a beautiful city it was, although quite busy it was there that we experienced a wonderful food tour. The Lima culinary experience tour was a highlight, offering a plethora of new tastes for us to savor, which even our children thoroughly enjoyed. The accommodations, especially the Ecolodge in Ollantaytempo , Palace Marriott in Cusco, exceeded our expectations. We wished we could have spent more time in Cusco. Each guide we encountered was incredibly welcoming, making us feel safe and enlightened throughout our journey. Our excursions, including ATV and rafting with Cesar and Gabriel, were made even more enjoyable thanks to their expertise and reassurance. Edy, our guide in Moray &Maras, left a lasting impression, enriching our understanding of the culture and landmarks. Our last big adventure was epic being able to experience Machu Picchu and our guide was perfect for our family. Overall, our trip to Peru was unforgettable, thanks to the thoughtful planning and exceptional hospitality we experienced. We did have to contact Kimkim a few times to up the experience and they were quick to help us figure out a few changes to the itinerary. They even reassured us when our train was delayed there was a reason, but things were still on track. Thank you Johanna and Kimkim we’ll def use this service in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Antigua Miraflores

Lima

It was clean and quaint, the location worked well.

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Not downtown, cute safe neughbirhood

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Beds weren’t super comfortable, but it was clean.

Las Qolqas EcoResort Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo

Allocation of this ecolodge was awesome and beautiful wouldn’t have changed a thing about this experience

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The tents were great. They are very luxurious wonderful showers wouldn’t have changed a thing.

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El Mapi by Inkaterra

Lima

This hotel was nice for being there only a short period of time. It wasn’t overly unique, but it was clean and the staff was very friendly.

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Palacio del Inka Cusco

Cusco

Amazing!

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Holiday Inn Lima Airport

Lima

Was actually just what we needed right before our flight out the next day. The food at the restaurant was really good. I was surprised.

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Lima City & Food Tour

Peru

I was so impressed with KimKim! My local specialist, Johanna, was very patient with me, and took the time to really understand what I wanted out of the trip! In addition, I planned it very last minute, and she did a great job of making it all come together! I also had a local team specialist Kristy, who was great at dealing with any issues we had along the way. I found the service to be invaluable especially with the almost instant help and feedback I got well traveling. I have never used a travel agent before, and I’ve always planned my own trips and was hesitant about using KimKim but after this experience, I will probably Never travel without KimKim again!

Oscar and Javier were very knowledgeable anout the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Machu Picchu.

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Taypikala Deluxe Valle Sagrado

Urubamba

Amazing food, great view of the mountains.

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Private tour to Moray, Maras & Chinchero

Sacred Valley

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Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV

Peru

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Private Walking tour to Sacsayhuaman, Cusco city & San Pedro Market

Cusco

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We had an incredible time. My only criticism is not getting a detailed itinerary before arrival—pick up times, etc. I had no cell service or internet until arrival at first hotel, so I had no way of knowing about driver from airport. Once I met up with Amy in Lima, the rest went very smoothly.

The travel itinerary for our trip to Peru was spectacular, full of so many extraordinary and special places, excursions, experiences, food, alpacas & people! Pretty much everything went off without a hitch. Our guides were all knowledgeable, organized, attentive, friendly, helpful and prompt. Very professional!
Peru is an absolutely beautiful country with amazing history and an incredible culture.
I did feel like we were a little unprepared for some things and perhaps that’s on us! Inkaterra Resort in the rainforest is magical (excursions, lodging, staff, food) but be prepared for no AC in extremely hot & humid temps, fans and electric off mid day for several hours and from 10pm-4am each evening. No wifi. Still worth it! Also, Definitely take plenty of bug spray :)
For the 8 mile Inca trail hike into Macchu Picchu it was quite a bit more difficult than expected and we had to carry all of our things on our backs for the overnight (thankfully we had backpacks), along with enough water for the full day. We had to borrow 2 hiking sticks each from our guide as there was a great deal of climbing and descending very uneven and sometimes wet and slippery terrain. Took us about 8 hours. Totally worth it however and a must do if you can!
There were lots and lots of street peddlers in many areas, predominantly Cusco, that were pretty aggressive with their selling techniques and stray dogs and puppies in various states of well being almost everywhere we went (except for Lima). A few were almost hit by our driver! That part of things was a bit stressful.
On our last day there we were scheduled to go to Rainbow Mountain but read it was a 3 hour drive there, a difficult 4 mile round trip hike to the mountain in very high elevation, followed by a 3 hour return drive. We also heard that at the present time it was covered in snow so not visible anyway. Luckily we researched that on our own and were able to cancel it and book an easier and more laid back excursion that was much closer to Cusco for our last day. If we’d gone through all of that and been unable to see the mountain we’d have been very disappointed. We are in our 50’s with a few health issues and were a little surprised with the strenuousness of some of the activities that it wasn’t fully explained or discussed (what the excursion entailed and if we were capable of it). Other than those few things to be aware of, so you do not make the same mistakes we did - we highly recommend this trip! Extremely special indeed. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this a delightful and memorable trip for us.

Embarking on a journey to Peru is a dream for many, but with Anne's expertise and meticulous planning, it became an unforgettable reality. From the moment we decided to explore this enchanting country to the very last day of our 9-day expedition, Anne's passion for travel and attention to detail shone brightly, ensuring every aspect of our trip was nothing short of perfection.

Anne's dedication to crafting a personalized itinerary tailored to our preferences was evident from the start. She took the time to listen attentively to our interests, weaving together a diverse tapestry of experiences that showcased the rich cultural tapestry and natural wonders of Peru. In addition, we were celebrating my 30th birthday, and each tour guide and hotel we were paired with took the extra time to recognize this special occasion. It made me feel very special!

Our adventure began in Lima, where Anne's thoughtful selection of accommodations provided us with a luxurious haven amidst the bustling capital. Her recommendations for must-visit landmarks and hidden gems allowed us to delve into the city's vibrant history and culinary delights with ease.

As we journeyed onwards to Cusco, the heart of the ancient Inca Empire, Anne paired us with an amazing local tour guide - Miguel. Miguel's expertise truly shone. Miguel led us through the cobblestone streets, sharing captivating tales of the city's storied past, We loved how connected Miguel was to his culture/history. From exploring the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu to wandering through the colorful markets of Pisac, every moment felt like a discovery guided by an expert hand.

One highlight of our trip was the breathtaking trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Anne's meticulous planning and Miguel's wonderful hospitality. Both ensured our safety and comfort throughout the journey, with comfortable accommodations, and gourmet meals that fueled our spirits as we traversed the rugged terrain.

Anne's passion for sustainable travel was evident in every aspect of our journey, from supporting local artisans to choosing eco-friendly transportation options. Her commitment to responsible tourism not only enriched our experience but also ensured that the communities we visited thrived in harmony with nature.

Throughout our 9-day odyssey, Anne's unwavering support and attention to detail surpassed all expectations. Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine love for Peru left an indelible mark on our hearts, turning a mere vacation into a transformative adventure of a lifetime.

In summary, Anne's expertise as a travel planner is unparalleled. If you're seeking an extraordinary journey filled with authenticity, adventure, and unforgettable memories, look no further than Anne to guide you on your next Peruvian escapade.

Hotel Reviews

Iberostar Selection Miraflores

Lima

Very friendly staff, great food/drink menu, and amazing beds/pillows!

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Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel

Cusco

This hotel is an old colonial house. From the second you walk in you can feel/see history. The location is perfect you are streets away from the main city square of Cusco- mins from shops, restaurants, and bars. The staff at this hotel are very attentive - bringing in fresh tea and treats along with or bags when checked in. I would love to stay here again!

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Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Urubamba

This hotel makes you feel like you are a queen tucked away by the beautiful landscape. The view is breathtaking. In addition, the staff went out of their way to set up meals we ordered for room service, called 1.5 later to clean it up, and offered breakfast packs for us to take for our 6am journey to Machu Picchu without an extra charge. Amazing staff and management!

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Machu Picchu Excursion: from Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Peru

Miguel was an amazing tour guide and we feel lucky to have been paired with him. He was friendly kind, and warm. It was great having him to walk us through Macchu Pichu because he was a fountain of knowledge about the site itself and Peruvian history. We admired how connected he was to his culture. I couldn’t say enough good things about him, his knowledge, and his hospitality. 1000% would recommend him!

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The trip was absolutely amazing. Kristy is a true professional and helped to customize the trip to accommodate all our family requests. Sonia, our private tour guide was phenomenal, very knowledgeable and adjusted our tours as needed.

Kristy checked on us throughout the 9 days trip. Her restaurant recommendations were very helpful and very good!

Highly recommended to use her services .

Our journey with PeruvianSoul through the heart of Peru's culinary and cultural delights was an absolute delight. From the vibrant streets of Lima to the serene landscapes of the Sacred Valley, every moment was filled with unforgettable experiences.

Our adventure began with a walking food tour through the charming streets of Barranco. Led by the knowledgeable Marcus, we explored hidden culinary gems while soaking in the artistic ambiance of the area. The ceviche we sampled was a revelation, showcasing Peru's culinary prowess and leaving us craving more.

Arriving in the Sacred Valley, we were treated to a picturesque lunch on the shores of Piuray Lagoon, a moment that quickly became a favorite for Jim. The stunning scenery paired perfectly with the delicious cuisine, setting the tone for the rest of our journey.

Exploring the Moray Terraces, Maras Salt Ponds, and Ollantaytambo provided fascinating insights into the region's rich history and natural wonders. However, it was our visit to the Amaru community that left the most lasting impression. Welcomed with open arms by Pedro and his family, we experienced genuine hospitality as we learned about their traditions and sampled local delicacies.

Of course, no visit to Peru would be complete without witnessing the awe-inspiring wonder of Machu Picchu. The ancient ruins left us spellbound, offering a glimpse into the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Inca civilization.

Throughout our journey, we were fortunate to have the expertise of Kevin, our skilled driver, and Miguel, our passionate guide. Kevin navigated the winding roads with ease, while Miguel's wealth of knowledge and infectious enthusiasm brought each destination to life. His attention to detail ensured that every aspect of our trip was seamless, leaving us feeling cared for and well-informed.

The personalized touches from the PeruvianSoul team truly set our experience apart. From remembering special occasions like my birthday to surprising us with thoughtful treats, their genuine care and attention to detail were evident at every turn.

In conclusion, our adventure with PeruvianSoul surpassed all expectations, leaving us with cherished memories and a newfound appreciation for the soul of Peru. Thank you to the entire team for an unforgettable journey. We cannot wait to return and explore more of this incredible country.

Oscar in Cusco was great. The other guides were good and the trip was great, basically hitting all the spots we wanted in a short period of time!

All in all we had a great trip. Everything was well organised and ran very smoothly.
Our guide Emelia in Cusco was so good and when Machu Picchu was shut down she handled the new itinerary etc very well. Also a big thank you for the refunds processed so quickly. The highlight of the trip for us was the train between Cusco and Puno. 5 star service and amazing scenery.
The guides who helped us through the land border Peru/Bolivia were amazing as was the guide who assisted me with getting the Bolivian visa. We would have struggled to do this all ourselves.
We loved the personal service and private tours and being able to connect with KimKim any time via the email link was excellent.
All the hotels were great, just to our liking especially Antigua Casona San Blas in Cusco.
Thank you.

Hi Liz

It was a great trip. My wife and I had a wonderful time with our friends and enjoyed Peru greatly. We will recommend you to other friends who may want to experience Peru.

Thank you

Gary

I loved the entire trip. The only downside was too much time spent riding in the van, but Peru is SO HUGE it was unavoidable. It was interesting driving through the Andes and seeing animals and how the people in live.

Our guides were excellent, knowledgeable, and eager to answer our questions. The Machu Picchu guide was kind and considerate and helped me walk up the steps. (I have a bad knee).

I especially enjoyed the lunch and tour at Sarapampa Haienda. All the hotels were lovely, especially El Albergue and Tierra Viva in Aguas Calientes.

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Flight & transfer to The {{end_location}}: Awanakancha, Lunch at Sarapampa Hacienda & Pisac sites nc

Peru

Joseph and his wife at Sarapampa Hacienda were so kind and informative. Oscar was a very interesting tour guide and we learned much about the Incas. Would have been nice to hear more about the previous cultures who inhabited the area before the Incas. One comment was that Oscar said the valley was named "The Sacred Valley" was named because hippies settled in the area in the 1960s. I beg to differ because everything I read said that the indigenous people thought it was sacred because of the water, climate and soil conditions.

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Private tour to Moray, Maras & Chinchero

Sacred Valley

Could have skipped the salt mines - not really mines and not at all interesting. The climb up and down the stairs was not worth it for what we saw. I hated this part of the tour and felt like we were just filling up time. We stopped for lunch in a very nice town (sorry, can't remember the name) and ate in an old colonial house. It was excellent. I also really enjoyed meeting the women at the textile place in Chinchero.

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Our driver was outstanding and made us feel very safe.

2023/Explore Ollantaytambo, Pachamanca Farm Tour & Vistadome train to Machu Picchu town

Peru

Great hotel! We skipped much of the farm tour but we did make it back to the hotel in time for lunch. What a fun experience. Loved every minute of it! The scenery on the train was fantastic! We loved every minute of this part of the trip.

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Loved El Alberque and the train to Machu Picchu.

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Fresh food, homemade pasta.

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Drivers were on time, easy to find and helped with our luggage.

Briefing about your future tour/trek

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Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV

Peru

Our guide was kind and patient. We were a party of 6 seniors from age 70 to 82. She was very helpful with the steps, took her time, etc.

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Great restaurants in Aguas Calientes and the breakfast at the hotel was great.

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Private Cusco City Tour & San Pedro Market

Cusco

It was okay. Loved the archeology sites but there wasn't that much to see in the town. The cathedral was interesting.

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We ate lunch at the Inca Grill. Very nice place with excellent food and service.

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Oscar is a grat guide! He loves his city and was so informative.

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Private 02-Days Colca Canyon Tour 1/2

Peru

Very interesting drive to the canyon. Unfortunately, we had to make the return trip on the same route so it was so LONG and tiring.

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Loved the dinner at the Colca Lodge.

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Our driver was AMAZING. We felt very safe and comfortable.

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Private 02-Days Colca Canyon Tour 2/2

Peru

Too much time riding in the van and looking for condors. I'm not that into nature. We finally did see some condors and got some great pictures. The Colca Lodge was very nice and relaxing. We loved the hot springs!

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Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour

Arequipa

Way too much food! We could hardly eat it all. The market was interesting and colorful. I would love to have the variety of fruits and vegetables available here in the USA, Arequipa is a beautiful and vibrant town. I would have liked to have spent more time there.

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I didn't care for the alpaca or Guinea pig but my husband loved it.

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This is the second time we’ve used KimKim and both trips we’re flawless. All guides were professional, punctual and responsive. For our last trip, our contact person in Peru, Kristy, responded to all our emails thoroughly and in a timely manner. The excursions were as described, without exaggeration.

Joanna planned a great trip for us to Peru. The hotels were great. The activities were great and the prearranged driver was amazing. We really got to like Alex. The sky Lodge was an amazing recommendation, and a once in a lifetime adventure.

We had an overall positive experience with KimKim travel on our recent visit to MachuPichu. Our main contact was Johanna. We made plans just a few weeks before actual travel. Johanna was very helpful in helping us plan out our 6 day vacation to Machu Piche, the sacred valley, Cusco and Lima. We had a detailed phone call with Johanna prior to travel and also got good advice about travel to Peru ( our first visit). Kristy was also given as a contact for our trip.

During the trip, everything also worked out great / as planned. Our guides - Richard in Machu Picchu, Jose in Sacred Valley and Sonya in Cusco were all excellent. They were knowledgeable and friendly.

I would have given this review 5 stars had it not been for a scheduling issue. Our final day was supposed to be a nice culinary tour in Lima. We were flying in from Cusco to take that tour. At the last minute, our tour was changed to a different one - more of a city tour, because of a realization that we may be short on time to catch the original tour. Since all the planning was done by KimKim, we feel this change could have been avoided by asking us to take an earlier flight from Cusco. Not sure why this was a late realization. When we expressed our dissatisfaction , they promptly refunded us for this part of the tour. Until this time, we were having a flawless trip.

I do appreciate the good support from the Kimkim team. Both Kristy and Johanna were extremely responsive throughout. Thanks ! Overall excellent communications throughout. Johanna even took a phone call from me on the evening of Christmas Day. She was proactive in advising us to go to the Ministry of Culture on our arrival in Aguas Calientes to check for tickets on a different circuit that we were interested in. All hotels and transfers were great and overall planning was superior.

Over a number of months, we worked with Kristy to plan a 2 week trip to Peru. She was full of helpful advice, and patient as we figured out and changed our plans (a number of times!). The end result was a great trip!

Our local guide and driver were friendly, punctual and engaging. Our Guide, Emilia, spoke terrific English and provided a few days full of information and insight on Peru, the Incan sites and all sorts of other cultural and informational details. She was so passionate about her country, and so excited to share it with us.

We were also really grateful to Kristy for having put together an itinerary that really reflected our interests and preferred way of traveling. We had impressed upon her that we liked to get away from crowds and off the beaten path. As our trip unfolded, it was clear that this request had been taken seriously with our travels designed around this request. We were often the only travelers at spectacular sites, and our guide explained that our itinerary was often timed in reverse of the larger tour groups and buses. it was exactly what we'd hoped and we enjoyed the experience so much.

So many great experiences on this trip - the Hyuana Picchu hike will forever stand out for us! It was spectacularly challenging, and spectacular. Highly recommend for anyone up for a challenge.

Activity Reviews

Fly to Cusco, and Sacred Valley Expedition: Exploring Chinchero and Urubamba

Peru

Fantastic part of the trip, it provided an opportunity to get away from the bigger tour groups and explore off the beaten path. The ruins were a highlight, it felt like we were seeing something quite different. Overall, it highlighted the true beauty of Peru!

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Visit to Ollantaytambo

Sacred Valley

A great place to explore with a lot of historical importance. I liked how different the itinerary was and that we were not mixed with large buses or big tour groups. Scenery was beautiful and of course, lots of picture-worthy moments. A recommendation for anyone who loves history and culture!

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Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

A must-visit for anyone traveling to Peru. The guide was very informative and it greatly enhanced our visit. The trails leading up to the site present unforgettable views. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Peru! A highlight was the Huayna Picchu hike. Lack of re-entry tickets was a bit of a letdown though. Could use better communication regarding this in the future.

Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac and Maras

Peru

Another excellent experience. It was very well-organized and not congested. The guide was very knowledgeable and facilitated a unique experience that didn't feel like a typical tourist route. There was a nice balance of history and cultural immersion!

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Train to Aguas Calientes from the Sacred Valley & Afternoon in Machu Picchu

Peru

The train ride was okay, although seating could have been better arranged as we didn't get seats that faced forward or sit on the viewing side despite booking far in advance. There was also a delay on the way back which wasn't an ideal end to the journey. It would have been nice to know beforehand that the bus journey was as long as the train ride.

We had a great experience with both, booking our trip as well as enjoying the services provided. The booking went very smooth, our booking agent Liz was happy to fine tune their proposal to our needs and tried to accommodate our special needs. The communication was very clear and we had all the needed information at our fingertips. Overall it was a time efficient and very easy way of booking the trip of our dreams.
Our trip was so well organized too! The drivers were always on time, the guides were one of the best, we got all our entry and train/bus tickets upon arrival from our guide, the itinerary was set up in the most efficient and enjoyable way (you don’t know if it’s good until you experience it). Those who set up our itinerary definitely knew what they were doing! Moreover, we had a trip coordinator though out our trip so if we had any questions we had someone to contact. And Lisbeth was always quick to respond and help, not that we needed much of her assistance as the trip went smoothly from start to end.
Overall: the easy and most efficient way you can get for booking a trip and traveling without needing to do the hard work while on holiday.

Lisbeth at Andean Travel was excellent. She stayed in touch every bit of the way on our journey. There were many moving parts & she managed them all beautifully. She was extremely responsive always despite the fact part of our trip took place over a holiday.

Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Lima Airport

Lima

Staff were lovely-room was clean-beds were comfortable.

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They start serving breakfast at 4am!!

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We needed to stay at the airport as we flew out very early the morning after we arrived in Peru. The free shuttle was great & proximity to the airport excellent.

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Refugio Amazonas Lodge

Puerto Maldonado

Wow! The lodge is very beautiful but you should know your experience includes sleeping in a room with 3 walls-your room is completely open to the Amazon Rainforest! You must sleep under a very good mosquito net that stops all airflow and when it is hot as it was late Dec-Jan, it is really hot. The solar powered electricity is on from 4am-11pm so your fan goes off. I think they need to find a way to have small rechargeable fans inside the mosquito nets during the hot months. Speaking Spanish will enhance your experience here. I feel I missed a lot since I did not speak Spanish & our guide while lovely often could not properly convey his knowledge to us in English. Food was good & beautifully presented. Staff were very friendly. Loved the carbon neutral visit. Also be aware you have a fairly long cling with about 70-80 steps from the river to the lodge. The area is so beautiful & I did love all the sounds of the rainforest at night.

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You are one with nature with a room open to the rainforest!

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Staff

I think you need guides who speak better English for visitors who speak only English. The staff overall were lovely & helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was very clean but it was incredibly hot with no air movement once you were inside the mosquito net in the evening.

El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel

Cusco

Lovely hotel-great location if you are going to take the train to Machu Picchu. You are literally steps from boarding your train. You are in a gorgeous setting-flowering plants everywhere. The only thing we could have used was a ceiling fan or other fan in the room because there was no way to open your window in the evening without leaving your room open to someone coming in as the windows are low and no screens. Food in restaurant was very good.

Authenticity & Character

Lush garden setting. Bathrooms very modern. Comfy beds-nice size rooms.

Location

Right next to train station.

Staff

Super helpful. Got our laundry done there & our luggage stored while we visited Machu Picchu for an overnight stay. Collected everything when we returned. Also the Pachamanka lunch was great! Highly recommended.

Cleanliness & Comfort

El Mapi by Inkaterra

Lima

Rooms are very nice-hotel is lovely-staff are lovely. Unfortunately there is a lot of smoking happening-they have a smoking area right by the restaurant where the doors are often kept open so if you're not a smoker you were subjected to it if you sat in the bottom part of the restaurant. Also the room across from our balcony had 2 men who constantly chain smoked on their little balcony so we had smoke drifting into our room thru the open windows.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Not far from train station which was great. Lovely grounds. Comfy beds.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean. Our issue was with the smoking everywhere.

Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

Wow!! Great hotel-great staff-gorgeous setting-delicious breakfast included with room. Food excellent at the restaurant. Cool bar & outdoor seating with firepit. I cannot stress how wonderful & helpful the staff are. I highly recommend this hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful setting.

Location

Close to ATM, pharmacy.

Staff

If there were 10 stars they would get 10!!! Really great staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Super clean & comfy. When we arrived, there was a pot of hot water with a wonderful tea to help you relax and sleep and they brought hot water bottles up and put them in your bed every evening so when you got into bed, you had a nice warm bed to crawl into. It felt so luxurious. If you needed coca tea, you could call at any time and they would bring it to you. I can't say enough about this hotel.

Casa Andina Premium Puno

Puno

Really lovely hotel. Just know there are no elevators & lots of steps to climb if your room is not on the first floor, and even then you would have to climb upstairs to get to the main area of the hotel. Also, you are at an extremely high altitude in Puno. Need to be aware of this, as it does become difficult to breathe for some people. Puno is a beautiful town & Lake Titicaca is gorgeous. We watched an amazing storm rolling over the lake our first night, and it was a beautiful thing to see. Good room service!!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Our room looked over Lake Titicaca-gorgeous. We had a small balcony to sit on. The room was a nice size everything was modern.

Staff

Very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfy.

Activity Reviews

Shared Uros & Taquile Floating Islands tour

Puno

Amazing to see the floating islands & learn about their way of life on Uros. Bonus--be sure to take your passport with you as you can get a passport stamp here. Taquile is beautiful and you have the opportunity to interact with the people who live here as you did in Uros. Nice lunch, boat was very comfortable, just know it's about an eight hour + day.

Quality of Experience

One of the best days of our trip.

Food

Lunch was delicious. You could buy snacks on Uros.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Wonderful guide. Very informative.

Transport

Comfortable seating on the boat. Shaded. Bring a rain jacket as it rained off & on.

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Peru

Luxury train ride. Delicious food, beautiful service, gorgeous scenery. The 10 hours went by much more quickly than we could have imagined.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport