Kimkim Trip Reviews for Peru

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Amazing Peru Experience.
Peru | Apr 12 - Apr 19, 2025

Inna
Inna G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Guido was an amazing guide, he gave us so much value able information and excellent recommendations!!! He had so much knowledge about everything!!! The whole family loved him! We all had a great experience with the travel agency and all the communications!!!

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Apr 21, 2025

Hello Inna 😊

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, I am glad you had a great time with Guido, and overall in Peru!

Great trip!
Peru | Apr 12 - Apr 19, 2025

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Supriya M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025
Andes Travel planned a great trip for us. We had excellent guides, cars and support while traveling. There were a few of hiccups (confusion of breakfast inclusion at our first hotel, a flight schedule change - not their fault but some communication would have been useful, and an unnecessary baggage fee), all other aspects of the trip were wonderful. Read more

Andes Travel planned a great trip for us. We had excellent guides, cars and support while traveling. There were a few of hiccups (confusion of breakfast inclusion at our first hotel, a flight schedule change - not their fault but some communication would have been useful, and an unnecessary baggage fee), all other aspects of the trip were wonderful.

Hotel Reviews
Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International
Miraflores
Authenticity & Character
Location
Could not beat the central Miraflores location!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tocuyeros Boutique Unaytambo
Cusco

This was our favorite hotel of the trip. So much character, large rooms, incredible view from the terrace. Wish we would’ve stayed longer!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inti Punku MachuPicchu Hotel & Suites
Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes

This was the worst hotel of our trip but we were only staying one night so it was fine. I would recommend an alternative although it did have hot water and many hotels in aguas calientes do not. It was quite noisy at night.

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Location
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Found hair in the room when we arrived
Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion
Puerto Maldonado

For what it was, it was a great hotel. Was it a luxury hotel? Not at all. Was it comfortable? Yes. Power is only available certain times of the day and there was no air conditioning. The food and staff were wonderful. It would have been nice to have more activities and not so much down time.

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Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca

The KimKim Team were all very good. Everyone...
Peru | Apr 8 - Apr 16, 2025

MikeL71221
MikeL71221 M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

The KimKim Team were all very good. Everyone showed up on time and took good care to make sure everything was right and I enjoyed my time. I did get very sick, however, but the KimKim Team took care of me and got me to appropriate medical care etc. I needed that as I would not have been able to navigate on my own.

I would use KimKim again in a minute for another trip. Hopefully one where I do not become ill. Well worth the $$ to use them as they coordinated everything! Special thanks to Eddy my guide in Cisco and Machu Picchu. He was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Apr 21, 2025

Hi Mike,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to book your trip with us. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience, despite the unfortunate sickness. Your health and safety are always our top priority, and I am glad our team was able to assist you promptly and ensure you received the necessary medical care.

I'll make sure to pass on your special thanks to Eddy for his guidance in Cusco and Machu Picchu. Feel free to reach out whenever you're ready for your next journey.

Warm regards,
Kristy

Seamless experience
Peru | Mar 13 - Mar 29, 2025

Shaam
Shaam M.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Our adventure in Peru was absolutely AMAZING! Every site, city, trek, hotel, and delicious meal was expertly crafted by KimKim. We cherished every single moment of this incredible journey with our closest friends. Our agent, Kristy, was an absolute rock star! She was there for us at every turn, handling any challenges that came our way with lightning speed and efficiency. Thanks to her, our experience was completely seamless and unforgettable. We can’t wait to plan our next trip with KimKim! Huge thank you!!

Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Apr 14, 2025

Hi Shaam,

Thank you so so much for trusting me with your trip! I am so happy to hear you had such a great and memorable trip. I hope to stay in touch for any future travels! :)

Best,
Kristy

Peru: One of our Favorite Adventures!
Peru | Mar 13 - Mar 29, 2025

Adam
Adam H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025
From beginning to end, our trip to Peru was an incredible experience and one of the best trips of our lives! We started with just the idea of hiking the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu and the number of days we wanted to spend on our trip. KimKim connected us to the incredible Kristy, who put together an amazing itinerary of places that I didn’t know that I would love.. but I did! What’s more is that when the trail was closed due to mudslides (which we found out at the airport waiting... Read more

From beginning to end, our trip to Peru was an incredible experience and one of the best trips of our lives!

We started with just the idea of hiking the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu and the number of days we wanted to spend on our trip. KimKim connected us to the incredible Kristy, who put together an amazing itinerary of places that I didn’t know that I would love.. but I did!

What’s more is that when the trail was closed due to mudslides (which we found out at the airport waiting for our flight), Kristy was on it and booked us on the Lares Trail, which was phenomenal. In many ways, better than I expected, as it took us over a mountain and through tiny villages, where we could experience the Peruvian culture.

Highlights of our trip included Rainbow Mountain (a must), the train from Cusco to Puno (a blast!!), Lake Titicaca (such a neat place), Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu.

All of our accommodations were great (Antiguay in Cusco and Inkaterra at Machu Picchu being particular amazing) and we would recommend to others. Perhaps best of all were all the guides and transfers Kristy arranged to make it easy and seamless. Valario in the Sacred Valley and Jose in Puno were really awesome!

We had another change at the end of our trip and we ended up skipping Lima due to some political unrest there. With Kristy’s help we discovered Mancora, a beach town on the Pacific coast of Peru. We stayed in a resort there called Arennas and it turned out to be the perfect relaxing end to such a memorable trip!

Hotel Reviews
Las Qolqas EcoResort Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo

A wonderful location that’s beautiful and charming. Really unique and in touch with nature.

Authenticity & Character
It’s right on the river and nestled between two mountains. So really unique!
Location
It was on its own, but close enough to walk into town.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

It’s such a wonderful hotel in great location in Cusco. Rooms are charming, the food was excellent and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. A terrific home base in Cusco!

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu

We loved the charm of this hotel. It was so connected to the Cloud Forest and yet provided incredible service, comfort and amenities. Loved the guided nature walks on the grounds (Eric was so knowledgeable )!

Authenticity & Character
Location
It’s close to the Main Street but far enough away for privacy.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arennas Mancora
Playa Pocitas – Máncora

We ended up here on a last-minute schedule change and it was such a treat! The beachfront rooms were amazing… to wake up to the ocean was an incredible experience. Food was really good and the pool/layout was great. Very relaxing and we felt taken care of.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Mancora is a distance from airports, but it’s worth the drive. The road the hotel needs to be paved, but once at the resort, you don’t need to leave. It’s stunning!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Apr 14, 2025

Hi Adam,

Thank you so so much for your kind words! I am so happy to hear you had such a great and memorable trip. It was my pleasure helping you navigate your time in Peru and hope to stay in touch for any future travels! :)

Best,
Kristy

We had a wonderful trip. Johanna was professi...
Peru | Mar 29 - Apr 5, 2025

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Ellen P.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 06, 2025
We had a wonderful trip. Johanna was professional and responsive. Every detail of our trip was well planned out. Our guide, Jose, was knowledgeable, friendly, and made our trip truly memorable. We would highly recommend him as a guide! Read more

We had a wonderful trip. Johanna was professional and responsive. Every detail of our trip was well planned out. Our guide, Jose, was knowledgeable, friendly, and made our trip truly memorable. We would highly recommend him as a guide!

Hotel Reviews
Las Qolqas EcoResort Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Abittare Hotels
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Apr 07, 2025

So glad to hear you had a great time in Peru Ellen!

We look forward to helping you plan out your future trips,
Johanna

Trip of Lifetime
Peru | Sep 15 - Sep 24, 2024

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N D.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2025
This trip was amazing! Planning it through Kimkim was so worth it! The only part that was difficult was the day we were in the Sacred Valley. We did not feel like we had enough time there, so I definitely recommend setting aside a full day for that. Otherwise, it will feel rushed. We saw so many awesome animals during our trip! We went to the Amazon rainforest which was a dream! Machu Picchu was the best part by far. It was gorgeous! We also made it all the way to Lake Titicaca! My suggestion... Read more

This trip was amazing! Planning it through Kimkim was so worth it! The only part that was difficult was the day we were in the Sacred Valley. We did not feel like we had enough time there, so I definitely recommend setting aside a full day for that. Otherwise, it will feel rushed. We saw so many awesome animals during our trip! We went to the Amazon rainforest which was a dream! Machu Picchu was the best part by far. It was gorgeous! We also made it all the way to Lake Titicaca! My suggestion for altitude is definitely to do as the locals do! I would recommend this trip to anyone! It’s a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you Kimkim, Liz, and everyone we met along the way that helped make this journey so special!

Hotel Reviews
Inti Punku MachuPicchu Hotel & Suites
Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes

Small rooms. Lamp was broken. Needs a little work but it was fine for one night. We hardly stayed in the hotel much anyways. It served its purpose. The location is awesome though! Close to the train and buses.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to everything!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham
Lima

They didn’t warn us ahead that they charge for coffee in the room. However, their breakfast was awesome! The location was also great!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco
Cusco

Favorite hotel of the trip! Grab some emolliente from the cart in the courtyard! Highly recommend this hotel, it’s gorgeous! Loved how comfortable and luxurious it was here!

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Eco Amazonia Lodge
Las Piedras

We love Tino! Had the best experience here! The food and bar were awesome! Thank you for such an amazing time! Glad we got to see so many exotic birds and animals!

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Lake Titicaca Hotel

The restaurant downstairs was delicious! The hotel is simple. It wasn’t close to town but we were too tired to explore anyways. This hotel also served its purpose. Rest and food were our main needs especially at that elevation! Overall it was a good time.

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Activity Reviews
Flight to Puerto Maldonado: EcoLogic 1/3
Flight to Puerto Maldonado: EcoLogic 1/3
Peru

The first night we did a night walk with Tino and it was awesome! Loved our rooms! An absolutely gorgeous place! Dinner was delicious!

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 Shared Lima Dining Experience: Culture, Flavor & Style (PM)
Shared Lima Dining Experience: Culture, Flavor & Style (PM)
Lima

This made our time in Lima special! 100 percent would do again!

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EcoLogic 3/3: Flight to {{end_location}}
EcoLogic 3/3: Flight to {{end_location}}
Peru

Last day was great. Had lots of time to pack up and head out. Overall a smooth travel day to Cusco.

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Ecologic 2/3
Ecologic 2/3
Puerto Maldonado

The full day here was awesome! We started our day with bird watching! Then, we got to do the canopy walk. Later we went canoeing around a lake and saw so much wildlife. On the way back to the lodge we even saw wild capybaras! All the food was delicious that day too! Truly an amazing experience!

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*Private tour to The Sacred Valley: Pachamanca & Train to Machu Picchu
*Private tour to The Sacred Valley: Pachamanca & Train to Machu Picchu
Peru

This day felt very rushed, unfortunately. We did not get to spend enough time in the Sacred Valley and had to rush to make it to the Panchamanca on time. Other than that we had an awesome time. Our guide and driver were so awesome that day making sure we still made it to everything! I recommend spending a full day in the Sacred Valley.

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The Route of The Sun: {{start_location}} - {{end_location}}
Peru

I slept through most of this! Overall, it was great. We made some great stops and even saw some monolithic structures! We tried Coati coffee which was tasty. We got some good souvenirs during this journey! We also visited the Church of San Pedro. It was a fun time and got us to Lake Titicaca!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
One of the tours I needed to use the restroom first before we continued so I missed most of the tour.
Transport
Shared Uros & Taquile Floating Islands tour
Shared Uros & Taquile Floating Islands tour
Puno

This was so cool! It felt other-worldly going here and seeing how the people live! Awesome day on the beautiful Lake Titicaca! It’s a journey but definitely worth it! We really were able to immerse ourselves in the culture!

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

Obviously our favorite part of the trip! Cusco is one of the most beautiful cities my husband and I have ever been to! Machu Picchu was picturesque and I got emotional seeing it! Definitely, the highlight of the whole trip!

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Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Apr 10, 2025

Hi ND,
I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Peru! I’ll share your review with the guides and our team—they’ll love reading it.
Nice pictures!
Looking forward to helping you with future adventures in LATAM!
Take care,
Liz.

Great Family experience in Peru
Peru | Mar 14 - Mar 22, 2025

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Sapna A.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025
We wrote a detailed review already but to recap: we had an excellent experience. Logistically, everything was perfect. All the guides or transportation reps always arrived early and were very accommodating. We never had to stress the whole time. Liz, our local specialist, did a great job of making adjustments when conditions weren't appropriate for rafting.
Overall we loved our accommodations. Particularly, Palacio del Inka in Cusco due to its historic nature, luxury style and on site...
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We wrote a detailed review already but to recap: we had an excellent experience. Logistically, everything was perfect. All the guides or transportation reps always arrived early and were very accommodating. We never had to stress the whole time. Liz, our local specialist, did a great job of making adjustments when conditions weren't appropriate for rafting.
Overall we loved our accommodations. Particularly, Palacio del Inka in Cusco due to its historic nature, luxury style and on site activities (tour of historic hotel, Pisco Sour class, performances, excellent spa). Our least favorite hotel was Casa Andina in Lima. The rooms were very dated and in need of repair.
To any families traveling, our favorite activity was the cooking class in Lima at Urban Kitchen and we really appreciated the additional Machu Picchu guide just for the kids. I could tell they were far more interested in what she was telling them than they would have been in the detailed perspective we were receiving. Also the bike ride in the sacred valley was lovely.
Overall great experience and we're glad we used Kim Kim and their local agents.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Mar 25, 2025

Hi Sapna,
Thank you very much for your great reviews! 😊 I’m so happy to know you had a great time in Peru.
I’ll share your review with the guides and our team—they’ll love reading it. I'm also sharing the review of Casa Andina Lima with our quality team. Thank you for your input on this.
Take care!
Liz.

Incredible trip with fantastic guides
Peru | Feb 28 - Mar 8, 2025

Christopher
Christopher B.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025
My family and I had an incredible 9-day trip introducing us to Peru -- what an amazing time. We spent several nights in Lima with a focus on food -- we did a street food tour, a cooking class and an evening dinner at the Larco museum. Then we moved onto the Sacred Valley and Cuzco, where we toured the magnificent sites [including Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and Moray] and went to a small village where we were hosted by the villagers. We had several guides in Lima [David, Andy and Aura] and... Read more

My family and I had an incredible 9-day trip introducing us to Peru -- what an amazing time. We spent several nights in Lima with a focus on food -- we did a street food tour, a cooking class and an evening dinner at the Larco museum. Then we moved onto the Sacred Valley and Cuzco, where we toured the magnificent sites [including Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and Moray] and went to a small village where we were hosted by the villagers. We had several guides in Lima [David, Andy and Aura] and one guide [Miguel] during the second part of the trip -- all were very personable and very good -- incredibly knowledgable about Peruvian history and culture and it was a pleasure being with them. We spent 4 days with Miguel and he led us seamlessly. He was a complete wealth of knowledge about the area and was fantastic to deal with. After the trip ended, we all realized that we had a special experience.

Hotel Reviews
Aloft Lima Miraflores, a Marriott Hotel
Lima

Modern good-sized rooms and very well located.

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La Casona de Yucay
Cusco

Beautiful charming facility -- wish we had spent more time there.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Terra Andina Mansion Colonial
Cusco

In a good location -- the facility is nice enough although we had to switch both rooms when the first ones were unacceptable. The staff however was very accommodating with our requests and the replacement rooms were nice. Check out time is 10 am which I find to be fairly early [they did extend us to 11 am but no longer]

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Activity Reviews
Archaeological Complexes and Larco Museum by night with dinner
Archaeological Complexes and Larco Museum by night with dinner
Lima

We loved this experience -- our guide was very good and the museum and dinner were lovely. My only suggestion was we needed more time to fully enjoy the dinner and wound up extending the time.

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Hands on Cooking Class at a Chef's house
Hands on Cooking Class at a Chef's house
Lima

We made three traditional Peruvian dishes -- ceviche, causa and a Pisco sour and really enjoyed the experience. The staff in the restaurant and the guide were really great.

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Pisac Archaeological Site
Pisac Archaeological Site
Peru

A very special place -- beautiful.

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Urban food tour at Lima Historical Center
Urban food tour at Lima Historical Center
Lima

A very comprehensive walk around the central district. The desserts sampled were the highlight of the tour. Our guide was great.

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Morning visit of Ollantaytambo
Morning visit of Ollantaytambo
Peru
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Misminay Community,  lunch and hike to Moray
Misminay Community, lunch and hike to Moray
Sacred Valley

We were shown local customs and crafts and were served lunch. A very informative look into local life.

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Food
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Full Day Machu Picchu Exploration
Full Day Machu Picchu Exploration
Peru

A full day experience that was managed by our guide seamlessly -- the Vistadome train was so beautiful and there was a special bus I think for guided tours that simplified the process getting to the site. The site itself of course is spectacular.

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Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Guided
Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Guided
Cusco
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Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Mar 13, 2025

Hi Christopher,
I would like to thank you for taking the time to leave your comments.
Thank you for trusting us with your family trip. We'll keep working on our side to make sure all our travelers can have the best experience while exploring our country.
I hope Peru left you with unforgettable memories and experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. ✨

Best regards,
Anne

Our guide Miguel was the highlight of our tri...
Peru | Feb 28 - Mar 8, 2025

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Claire B.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Our guide Miguel was the highlight of our trip! He was so knowledgeable, great energy, and took such good care of our family during the trip and our adventures in Cusco and Machu Picchu

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Mar 13, 2025

Hello Claire,
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate it!

Miguel is one of the best we work with, and I am happy to read you find your time with him to be one of the highlights of your trip.

I hope Peru left you with unforgettable memories and experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. ✨

Best Regards
Anne

Wonderful trip to Peru!
Peru | Aug 26 - Sep 9, 2023

Alina
Alina C.
Alhambra, AZ | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2025
Our Peru trip was INCREDIBLE! It had a wonderful mix of history, hiking, food, and culture. We had some unguided time in the cities (Lima and Cusco) to explore the city, but had a guide with us to travel to different historical sites. I definitely recommend booking a trip as it saved us SO much time and effort especially with transportation. We had a dedicated driver pretty much the entire time (minus to machu picchu + the amazon) and got to explore areas off the main path. I loved hanging... Read more

Our Peru trip was INCREDIBLE! It had a wonderful mix of history, hiking, food, and culture. We had some unguided time in the cities (Lima and Cusco) to explore the city, but had a guide with us to travel to different historical sites. I definitely recommend booking a trip as it saved us SO much time and effort especially with transportation. We had a dedicated driver pretty much the entire time (minus to machu picchu + the amazon) and got to explore areas off the main path. I loved hanging out with the alpacas and getting to see the incredible views. If you are also planning on going to the amazon, get ready to be full off grid and full sweaty. It was definitely worth it but boy is it HOT.

Hotel Reviews
Tierra Viva Miraflores Centro
Miraflores

small but staff was very friendly and it was in a great location

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
San Agustin Paracas
Paracas

We went when it was pretty cold so we did not get full use of the amenities but it was beautiful. The walls were THIN though so be warned

Amaru
Cusco

LOVE this hotel. Great location, great rooms, great environment.

El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

This hotel is amazing! Very beautiful and convenient. We even got a bagged lunch from them that was tasty

Taypikala Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

Hotel not the best location but not bad. Was clean and comfortable.

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion
Puerto Maldonado

BEAUTIFUL place. If I were to come back I would love to stay at a place like this again. Food was delicious and the staff was beyond incredible. One even saved me when a bullet ant was on my leg. Be prepared to be sweaty and DO NOT go if you are scared of bugs.

Activity Reviews
Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour
Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour
Lima

Totally recommend the food tour. It was a wonderful way to explore the city and get a taste of DELICIOUS food. Best food we had on our trip by far

National Reserve & Huacachina: Wildlife & Dune Buggy Adventure
National Reserve & Huacachina: Wildlife & Dune Buggy Adventure
Peru

So fun!!! Definitely worth it even though I was terrible at sandboarding haha.

Ballestas Islands Tour & Return to Lima
Ballestas Islands Tour & Return to Lima
Paracas

If you are in the area I definitely recommend. We got to see penguins and sea lions on the boat tour.

Moray and Maras Tour
Moray and Maras Tour
Peru

Loved seeing the salt mine, and the different Incan historial sites. A must do

Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
Cusco

In my opinion, this is so much better than the main Rainbow mountain. Not only did you get to see a rainbow mountain, but an incredible view of the andean glaciers behind it. Not to mention being slightly lower in elevation, a shorter hike, and MUCH less busy.

Lunch at Mountainview
Lunch at Mountainview
Peru

I live laugh love alpacas so this was a dream come true. I would live here forever if I could.

Local specialist: Jessica Danker

Willie was wonderful ...
Peru | Feb 20 - Feb 24, 2025

Dian
Dian R.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025
Richard was pleasant but only received and accompanied us to the Lake Titikaka hotel. Willie was well informed and helped us physically to walk safely. Jesus negotiated a discount so we could enter a VIP waiting area since our flight out was delayed 5hours. Excellent service even on the weekend. Thanks for your excellent recommendations and addressing our concerns. I will recommend Kimkim. Read more

Richard was pleasant but only received and accompanied us to the Lake Titikaka hotel. Willie was well informed and helped us physically to walk safely. Jesus negotiated a discount so we could enter a VIP waiting area since our flight out was delayed 5hours. Excellent service even on the weekend. Thanks for your excellent recommendations and addressing our concerns. I will recommend Kimkim.

Hotel Review
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno
Puno

Lakeside view, clean & comfortable room. Very good food and friendly service.

Authenticity & Character
Well Maine’s with remodeled bathrooms. Not particularly filled with character but who cares with a view like that?
Location
View & easy access to boat tours
Staff
Wendy was wonderful waitress & served us in both English & Spanish. Front desk clerk wanted us to pay without presenting a detailed bill, but ultimately he read off the charges which were correct.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was clean & warm. Grazing Llamas provided entertainment.
Activity Reviews
Nazca Lines: Lima - Nazca Lines - Lima
Nazca Lines: Lima - Nazca Lines - Lima
Peru

Difficult to see many of the lines. Some were visible only from one side of the plane. Co-pilot’s microphone had static so her directional advice was not helpful. Single prop engine got us there and back

Quality of Experience
Happy to see even only a few of the lines
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Got us there and back.
Transport
12-seater was bigger than I expected.
Paracas Reserve Exploration
Paracas Reserve Exploration
Paracas

Beautiful area. Museum was well done & fascinating.

Quality of Experience
Views are remarkable
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Blanca was very well informed and friendly. Andre’s’ driving made us nervous. Compared to US drivers he was following too close & making unsafe lane changes. Welcome to Peru!
Transport
I believe we had WiFi in the vehicle
Sailing in Lake Titicaca: Taquile, Luquina & the Uros floating Islands
Sailing in Lake Titicaca: Taquile, Luquina & the Uros floating Islands
Puno

So sad to see such poverty. We heard from other tourists that Uros residents don’t live on the islands anymore. They just pretend to live there. Being invited into a home was special but we were saddened to see the daughters “perform” by chewing Totoro reeds on cue then singing a song. Fascinating way of life even if it is a recreation.

Quality of Experience
Guide on board (William) who was hosting a dozen other people was also well informed and spoke excellent English.
Food
Excellent experience on Taquille island meeting several acquaintances of our guide, Willie. Also tasty lunch in a warm environment on a cold & windy day.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Willie was very accommodating of our recent injury impacting our locomotion.
Transport
Safe driver Francisco
 Sillustani tombs
Sillustani tombs
Puno

Beautiful surrounding valley. Fascinating structures. Guide Willie was well informed.

Quality of Experience
Good narrative by guide Willie
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great command of English
Transport
Clean & efficient
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Mar 05, 2025

Hello Dian,

Thank you so much for trusting us with this portion of your trip and for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate it! I hope Peru left you with unforgettable memories and experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. ✨

Wishing you many more amazing adventures ahead! 🚀

Amazing 3-week trip to Peru arranged and managed by Peruvian Soul
Peru | Jan 8 - Jan 28, 2025

John
John O.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Our 3-week trip to Peru in January (rainy season!) was spectacular from beginning to end because of the care and attention from Ann Godoy at Peruvian Soul. We found Ann on the kimkim.com platform for the complexity of trip planning because we wanted to visit so many places. She worked closely with John to tailor the trip to what we wanted to do. She gathered a lot of info about our choice of a daily schedule, hotel types/levels, and much more. The itinerary was perfect for us! -2... Read more

Our 3-week trip to Peru in January (rainy season!) was spectacular from beginning to end because of the care and attention from Ann Godoy at Peruvian Soul.

We found Ann on the kimkim.com platform for the complexity of trip planning because we wanted to visit so many places. She worked closely with John to tailor the trip to what we wanted to do. She gathered a lot of info about our choice of a daily schedule, hotel types/levels, and much more.

The itinerary was perfect for us!

-2 days in Lima (met by Ann and Andres) with 1 full day of touring with Blanca who was a great guide.

-Abraham took us back to Lima airport for our flight to Puerto Maldonado.

-Met at the airport by Oscar (guide from River Expeditions) who helped us shift our luggage for the boat trip to Tambopata (Amazon basin) for 4 days at the Posada Amazonas. Oscar was an excellent guide and John, a birder, was thrilled to see so many new bird species. We did have one full day of heavy rainstorms, but other days were short rain showers that didn’t affect our expedition plans. [Note that the lodge’s website isn’t updated to state that it now has electricity 24/7 in the guest rooms, and its internet (in the common area) was quite good but occasionally went off because of storms.]

From Puerto Maldonado airport, we flew to Cusco and were met by Miguel and driver, Ronald who took us to the Sacred Valley and the first of the 3 Casa Andina hotels (excellent) we stayed in. We had very good weather and not much rain. Miguel was an excellent guide and easily sensed what level of activities we could do as we were adjusting to altitude. And gave us history and cultural info on the Inca and Spanish eras in small chunks, which was helpful and made it easier to absorb.

After 3 days in the Sacred Valley, we spent an overnight in Machu Picchu (taking the train with Miguel who was our guide there too) with bright sunshine (despite predictions of rainstorms) for our 1600-step climb up to MP and the tour there. And then back to Cusco (and Casa Andina hotel in an historic building) for 3 days of touring with Miguel. Ronald’s driving was masterful, and he was very attentive to us.

We then flew from Cusco to Arequipa, met by Gerber and driver Diego. Our 3rd Casa Andina hotel was in the old mint (historic) building. Just lovely. We had a walking tour of Arequipa with Gerber, and it gave us so much perspective on why Arequipa is known for its architecture and is considered to be a European city.

Sergio and river Benigno collected us from the hotel for a drive to Colca Canyon with amazing tours stops along the way. (John got to see even more birds and we saw vicuna and guanacos in the wild.) We stayed 2 nights and mostly had no rain and quite a bit of sun. The highlight was driving to the lookout point for the condors – and arriving to see 7 condors soaring over the space of an hour (rare for the rainy season).

From there, we made our return to Lima and back to the US.

Ann gave us individual care and attention before we left the USA. And the in-country service was what we needed. We were met at every location (primarily flights) by the guide (and often, a driver), and they also delivered us to the airports when we were departing

We set up a Whatsapp group before we departed the US connecting us to Ann and Jesus (our emergency contact) who answered our weekend questions. That was invaluable as we needed boarding passes and guide contact info.

The full trip details were on the kimkim platform which was pretty easy to use and had most of the details we needed.

An amazing trip that exceeded our expectations!

Hotel Reviews
Posada Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios

Posada Amazonas Lodge offered a truly authentic Amazon experience. Our room had one wall completely open to the jungle, allowing us to hear monkeys and birds while being surrounded by nature. We loved the natural setting, but be careful about water consumption!

Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado
Urubamba

Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado was perfect for bird lovers like us. The expansive property offered plenty of space for bird watching and exploring, and we enjoyed the serene environment. It was a great retreat away from the hustle of travel, and the setting was simply beautiful.

Casa Andina Premium Arequipa
Arequipa

Casa Andina Premium Arequipa was conveniently located in the middle of the city but provided a unique rooftop view of snow-capped volcanoes. The city setting was central for sightseeing, and discovering the rooftop views was an unexpected highlight.

Colca Lodge
Cercado, Yanque

Colca Lodge was delightful with its natural surroundings and the rushing river. We really enjoyed the onsite hot springs and the tranquility of having them mostly to ourselves. It was a serene and rejuvenating part of our trip.

Activity Review
Andean Textiles with Parobamba Community
Andean Textiles with Parobamba Community
Peru

The visit to the Parobamba Community for the Andean textiles experience was fantastic. We got to see a demonstration of how textiles are made, and enjoyed interacting with the local community. The villagers even performed a traditional dance for us, which was a delightful surprise. It was a fantastic way to connect with the culture and meet locals.

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Feb 24, 2025

Hi John & Sue,

It was truly a pleasure helping you craft and organize your trip to Peru! I’m especially glad we had the chance to meet in Lima—it made your visit even more special for us.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words. We truly appreciate it! It was exciting to go through every detail of this journey, and it makes me so happy to know you both had a wonderful experience.

Wishing you the very best on your future travels, and I hope our paths cross again someday! 😊

Best regards,
Anne

It was a good trip. There were a couple of t...
Peru | Dec 26 - Jan 3, 2025

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Jewels H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 04, 2025
It was a good trip. There were a couple of things that I would have changed but the hotels were nice, and the rides were on time and reliable. Read more

It was a good trip. There were a couple of things that I would have changed but the hotels were nice, and the rides were on time and reliable.

Hotel Reviews
La Hacienda Bahía Paracas
Paracas

this hotel was really nice. right on the beach. The pool was nice. You had tp ay for and reserve the hot tub which is weird because even if you pay and reserve it you may not be the only family there and we were not allowed to bring our kids who were 16

Authenticity & Character
Location
it was a little out of the way and the beach was not nice
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Novotel Cusco
Cusco

the new years eve buffet was not great b/c there was no where to sit and it was super loud but the food was good. the hotel was nice overall.

Authenticity & Character
Location
right near the square
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aranwa Sacred Valley
Urubamba

this is really cool hotel. the massage was great. very interesting! we got shocked in the jacuzzi tub several times and had to call staff to fix it. the food was great. And the staff was really nice

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

the bathroom was really nice. the buffet breakfast was not great but everything else was.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
hard to find anyone at the front desk.
Cleanliness & Comfort
it is a nice hotel
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi Jewels,
Thank you for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure helping plan your trip. I hope it left you with beautiful memories.
Take care.
Liz.

We have been very impressed with kimkim as a ...
Peru | Jan 13 - Jan 18, 2025

Margie
Margie B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025
We have been very impressed with kimkim as a whole. With all our flight interruptions and delays you were able to get us back on track. Having contact people in Peru was exceptional. My only 2 star would be our guide to Machu Picchu. He was very hard to understand and pretty hyper. Everything else was excellent! Read more

We have been very impressed with kimkim as a whole. With all our flight interruptions and delays you were able to get us back on track. Having contact people in Peru was exceptional. My only 2 star would be our guide to Machu Picchu. He was very hard to understand and pretty hyper. Everything else was excellent!

Hotel Reviews
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Urubamba
Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to our excursion
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the activities we were doing
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Stunning scenery in the Sacred Valley
Stunning scenery in the Sacred Valley
Ollantaytambo
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Machu Picchu Excursion: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Excursion: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide hard to understand and we felt rushed at times
Transport
Local specialist: Mathias Onisseit
Mathias
Mathias Onisseit
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Feb 14, 2025
Dear Margie, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! I’m really glad to hear that, despite the flight interruptions and delays, we were able to get everything back on track and that you felt well-supported by our contacts in Peru. It’s always unfortunate when delays occur, but we’re happy we could help ensure the rest of your trip went smoothly. Regarding your guide at Machu Picchu, it seems the guide had an off day, and I’m sorry that communication was difficult and the experience... Read more

Dear Margie,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! I’m really glad to hear that, despite the flight interruptions and delays, we were able to get everything back on track and that you felt well-supported by our contacts in Peru. It’s always unfortunate when delays occur, but we’re happy we could help ensure the rest of your trip went smoothly.

Regarding your guide at Machu Picchu, it seems the guide had an off day, and I’m sorry that communication was difficult and the experience didn’t meet your expectations. We made things right for you regarding that tour, and I’m grateful that the rest of your trip was excellent.

Wishing you many more wonderful trips ahead!

All the best,
Mathias and the team from Authentic Ecuador

Absolutely wonderful trip, one of the best in my life!
Peru | May 27 - Jun 6, 2024

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Alexander K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025

Absolutely wonderful trip, one of the best among all trips I have made in my life!

Liz Karen has done absolutely brilliant work organising this trip for me and accommodating all my requests. And she and her colleagues were absolutely amazing when my flight from Chachapoyas to Lima was cancelled and they needed to get me to Lima in time for me to catch my international flight! Special thanks to Liz for her help with getting the refund from the airline for this cancelled flight!!! :)

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi ALex,
It was truly a pleasure to help you plan your trip to Peru! I’m so happy to hear you had a great time.
I hope Peru left you with unforgettable memories, and we’d love to welcome you back sometime soon!
Take care!
Liz.

The trip of a lifetime!
Peru | Jan 8 - Jan 16, 2025

K
Kara H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Every part of our trip was incredible and we couldn’t have done it without the Kim Kim team! From their advice during the planning to the guides that introduced us to the incredible sights, sounds and flavors of Peru, we truly experienced the trip of a lifetime!

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi Kara,
Thank you for sharing your experience!! I’ll make sure to share your kind words with the guides and the whole team. 😊
Looking forward to assisting you with more trips in LATAM in the future!
Best,
Liz

Seamless travel!
Peru | Jan 11 - Jan 19, 2025

Nicole
Nicole B.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025
Traveling with KimKim has always been seamless! This was our second trip and everything was amazing! We had a great trip and it was so nice to have the guidance from Johanna! Read more

Traveling with KimKim has always been seamless! This was our second trip and everything was amazing! We had a great trip and it was so nice to have the guidance from Johanna!

Hotel Reviews
Iberostar Selection Miraflores
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Abittare Hotels
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
StarDome Lodge
Ollantaytambo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Short Inca Trail Day 2: Machu Picchu Guided Tour and Return to Cusco
Short Inca Trail Day 2: Machu Picchu Guided Tour and Return to Cusco
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero - Maras - Lunch at MV
Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero - Maras - Lunch at MV
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cusco Tour
Cusco Tour
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lima Food Tour
Lima Food Tour
Peru

We had a great time learning about the food culture of Peru!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Their knowledge of Lima!
Transport
 Short Inca Trail Day 1: Hiking to Machu Picchu via Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
Short Inca Trail Day 1: Hiking to Machu Picchu via Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Valerio and Alex were great!
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jan 23, 2025

Glad to hear you had another successful trip with KimKim Nicole! Looking forward to helping you again in your future South American trips.

Best,
Johanna

Overall a great trip! Emilia, our guide with ...
Peru | Dec 27 - Jan 5, 2025

Claire
Claire C.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025
Overall a great trip! Emilia, our guide with Cusi travel was lovely and patient, especially with out two kids (6 and 3). It was a good mix of activities, although the climbing in Ollantaytambo was too difficult for the 3 year old.
We loved the farm lunch and Machu Picchu (obviously). And I am glad I requested to go to the weaving village because the girls loved it!
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Overall a great trip! Emilia, our guide with Cusi travel was lovely and patient, especially with out two kids (6 and 3). It was a good mix of activities, although the climbing in Ollantaytambo was too difficult for the 3 year old.
We loved the farm lunch and Machu Picchu (obviously). And I am glad I requested to go to the weaving village because the girls loved it!

Hotel Review
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima

Honestly the best Holiday Inn I've ever been to. Amazing staff, great restaurant, super clean and comfy rooms! And I stayed there many nights coming and going on various trips...

Authenticity & Character
It's an airport hotel, so this didn't matter
Location
For the airport, yes! For Lima, not great.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jan 23, 2025

So glad to hear you had a great time in Peru with us Claire! We hope to help you again in your future trips to South America.

Best,
Johanna

Two bucket list items in one Peru trip.
Peru | Dec 19 - Dec 31, 2024

Craig
Craig A.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2025

Liz put together an amazing trip that got us to the Amazon rainforest and to hike the Inca trail. All the details were perfect and even last minute changes were handled easily.

There were many times that had I had plan this myself I would have chosen the wrong approach from the types of tours to the places to see and what is possible in the area.

Highly recommend Peru and Liz.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi Craig,
I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Peru! I’ll share your review with the guides and our team—they’ll love reading it.
Looking forward to helping you with future adventures in LATAM!
Take care,
Liz.

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