Kimkim Trip Reviews for Peru

Looking forward to coming here again. This is my favorite hotel of my entire life. The spotless clean spacious rooms are charming, with glorious views over the city. Breakfast is delicious and everyday full of different local goods. Adorable staff trained to please. Security 24/7. Wonderful travellers to hang out with. The patio is very nicely maintained and filled with hummingbirds of every size. The location is in a spectacular neighborhood, San Blas, at a walkable distance from the ancient ruins of Saqsaywaman and from downtown.

In a very good position. The rooms are comfortable, but not well cleaned and the plumbing system is poor. The shower doesn't work properly, the water can't be mixed in lukewarm temperature. The toilet got clogged and impossible to use. They couldn't change the room. We had to wait for someone to unclog the toilet, and then they left it very dirty eventually. Very disappointing. They are doing some remodeling so maybe in the future the issues will all be solved.

The hidden garden with pool, filled with spectacular flowers and birds was a beautiful surprise. The room was spotless and dustless clean in every detail, even though Nazca is very dusty. The adorable staff gave us more pillows and more toilet paper when asked.

The bed was the most comfortable of the trip, but the room and the bathroom were very dirty.

Excellent tour experience transforming a transfer day in an outstanding tour out of the traditional tourist route, filled with interesting environmental, archeological, and historical sites and good food. Maybe our favorite because we didn't have any expectations. Christian, the tour guide, has deep knowledge in many fields and fulfilled all of our curiosity. We did not want it to end when we got to Cuzco.

Another Marvel!

This has been the best experience on our journey through Peru, and it should be a marvelous surprise.

Exciting. Safely done! 💯 If KimKim didn't propose this experience, we wouldn't have had a glance on rural parts of Arequipa and this beautiful river.

We really liked to visit the Ballestas islands and see the wonderful birds and sea lions, and for the first time penguins in their environment! A very well organized tour, perfect timing on the day to admire the Candelabro de Paracas.Our boat guide was amazing!

I would not ever stay here again. The hotel environment was depressing. They had no substantial list of activities planned so that we could select from a menu of their services. Truly bare bones. It felt like they were eager to get us out so that they could proceed with their end of season Brazilian nut harvest. We had high hopes but left very disappointed.

Excellent location. There’s a lot of street noise, which we encounter in many busy cities. It was great that everything was within walking distance.

Very cozy and comfortable. The only concern is that it’s not within safe walking distance to anything. Otherwise, very nice facility.

Perfectly located and within reach of a very lively area in Lima.

Our stay at Hotel Limade was perfect for our needs. The hotel was clean, in a good location, and met our expectations. It was a nice place to stay and we'd stay there again. Overall, all the hotels during our trip were satisfying and met what we were looking for. They weren't top of the line, but they were really nice and suited our needs for exploring more than staying in.

Food was very good, but the experience was outstanding. Beautifully set in a working garden.

Wily was the best of tour guides bar none!

Emerson did a great job guiding us throughout the site. This is the crown jewel of the Sacred Valley.

Aura gave us a very fun and educational tour. Really, I think that it was the most fun that we had on our entire trip. You can't beat getting to interact with the chefs and bartenders of fabulous local establishments.

Lewis is an outstanding driver. I felt entirely safe in his hands. We had several drivers during our trip (all were good), but none were even in the same league as Lewis. Safe, professional and expedient.

We absolutely LOVED the Sonesta Posadas! The grounds are beautiful and the people are so wonderful and helpful. Our 16 year old daughter was suffering with altitude sickness (although we didn't realize that's what it was at the time) and the host at the breakfast buffet was giving us ideas of how to help her. Without us asking, she even came to our room to deliver some Muna tea to help her feel better. We also spent a few evenings at the hotel bar. The bar tenders were fun and friendly and the drinks were the best. We left the sonesta to go to MP for a day/night, then came back for one more night and all 4 of us agreed that it felt like our home away from home.

The hotel design is pretty authentic and environmental friendly. The only concern was the slightly poor sound isolation.

The view to the lake and private dock for boat tour were priceless.

Nice boutique hotel.

The location is super tactical for reaching bus stop to Machu Picchu if you have early morning entrance.

Luxurious and relaxing feel.

Wonderful view to the Pacific Ocean.

One might think it’s just a train ride but it’s more than that. Apart from amazing view to the Andes mountains, Peru Rail was well organized to get passengers entertained. Plus the food on board was incredibly tasty.

We were “fortunate” to see Rainbow Mountain in its more original status: it was cloudy when we started the hike, then it turned snowy (icing) when we reached the summit (5036m a.s.l.). For us it’s a pleasant hike though the temperature was low. The colors of rainbow mountain were a little dull due to the weather condition but the hike itself was very rewarding.

Machu Picchu is without a doubt the most renowned attraction of Peru. It’s worth every effort to hike up to Huayna Picchu (circuit 3-A ), as from the summit the view to Machu Picchu is just stunning.

Average hotel in very good location in Puno. The selection during the breakfast was a bit limited. Rooms were chilly and during the night turned to be cold.

Average hotel in Machu Picchu. Rooms were a bit chilly, breakfast selection rather moderate.

Nice boutique hotel in Cusvo in very good location.

Very authentic and well equiped Lodge! Everything needed was there. Very good food and drinking water always available!

Very nice hotel - good breakfast (wide selection), nice rooms. Pool on the roof available but a bit small :)

Well packed trip on the lake of Titicaca. Floating islands is very different and worth to visit. Nice walking and lunch in Taquile island.

Interesting and comfortable trip by the bus

Stunning views, exciting walking in Machu Picchu

One of the most interesting tours covering different temples built by Inka`s

Very well planned and interesting tour throughthe Inka`s built Terraces and Salt Mines

Nice walking along the Ika road from Sacsayhuaman temple to Cusco city.

The logistics from Amazonas to Puerto Maldonado was nice and safe. All well planned!

Amazonas tour was very well organized!

Interesting tour through the history of Pery based on the collection of the art.

Our favourite hotel in Peru - gorgeous (big) rooms and surroundings and super friendly staff - a special shout out to Epi in the breakfast room whose friendly smile always got our day off to a great staff.

We had an amazing experience on the Rainbow Mountain Palcoyo & Canyon of Ananiso small group tour. The scenery was absolutely unreal, and our guide Henry was fantastic. We were lucky to have him for multiple days, and he was knowledgeable, friendly, and made everything run smoothly.

The food was next level fantastic!

This was a hidden paradise!

Wake up early to truly enjoy this city and what this hotel has to offer!!

Beautiful hotel with unique architecture. Terrific restaurant and bar. And the hot water bottles in our bed at night was such s treat

Our favorite experience in Peru! Seledonia is a remarkable person and an incredible chef. We had so much fun visiting the market with her and then learning from her in her kitchen. Such a unique experience.

Abel was an amazing guide. He taught us all about the history and importance of Ollantaytambo and was very engaging.

One of the highlights of our trip! The people were so kind and genuinely seemed interested in sharing more about how they make the textiles. Lunch was delicious!

So. Much. Fun. Our kids (ages 24 and 11) had a blast!

Blanca was a terrific guide! She brought us to an amazing market to start our day which helped us better understand the fruits and vegetables we would later see in the dishes we tried. From chocolate tasting to ceviche to classic lomo saltado - and ice cream to cap it all off! - the food was delicious. Highly recommend!

My husband loved the huge bathroom, I loved the great view from the 6th floor breakfast room.

Loved this place, tucked away down an alley off of an alley, so quaint! Our room had a beautiful view of Cusco and opened to a nice outdoor patio.

Don’t let the dirt roads leading you here fool you, this was a beautiful place, especially in the evening hours when the garden lights come on. They have a spa too. Great breakfast, beautiful room.

Great breakfast! Great overall value, room was spacious and clean

The floating reef island experience clearly catered to tourists but it was such an unusual place to call home and the family so sweet and willing to welcome us that I deem this experience worthwhile. We loved meeting Lupe and her little niece and daughter. She works so hard, we were happy to help chop vegetables in the kitchen for meals. We also helped till part of a potatoe field and bring the sheep down to graze, and we helped bring lunch to the kindergarten class. A truly immersive, slice of life experience for us.

We ate at Ama, a great experience with its peaceful outdoor garden, philanthropic mission to help single mothers, and delicious food and dessert.

The terraced temple of Ollantaytambo was awesome. The stairs to the top are challenging at altitude but worth the hard work!

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This was a favorite activity, a great “first excursion” and introduction to Peru. All the food was substantial and delicious. Our guide Valeria was exceptional and we visited street art and an art gallery also,

While the staff was overall very nice, and the rooms were fine, we ended up with an unpleasant experience being placed in a room that was next to some rooms that were undergoing fumigation. I still do not understand how the lovely young woman who helped us at the main desk could have placed us in a room in this situation. In general, other than this one situation, we had a good experience there, but this situation was disappointing The food was fine at breakfast, and the hotel structure was very pretty and elegant.

This hotel is part of a very big complex, and the room and the breakfast were both top notch. We had a great view from our balcony, and the staff were very nice and helpful. We ate at a couple of the restaurants, lunch and dinner, and had very delicious fresh fish.

The room was fine, but our particular room had a window onto an interior airshaft which made it a bit noisy. The location was extremely good, right on the main square. Breakfast served on the rooftop, with gorgeous views in every direction. That was very special.

This hotel was comfortable. The hotel did lose power while we were there, but that is not their fault I assume. The staff was helpful in sorting out emergency lighting for us. Room was comfortable and clean.

Nice views of the Lake from our room, and when we had a logistical challenge with one of our pick ups, the staff at the hotel went WAY out of their way to help us sort it out. Room was large, clean and comfortable, and the bed was great.

Great location, comfortable, and clean room. We liked everything about this hotel.

We had a lovely room, and a great view from the roof top. Breakfast was good, and the bed was comfortable. Location was good, and while a little bit outside the heart of the busy town, it was a short walk, and we appreciated the quiet.

This hotel is really lovely, with one of the most beautiful gardens we saw the entire trip. Our room was comfortable and clean, and the breakfasts were tasty.

This lodge is quite a remarkable experience. The rooms and walkways are open to the air, and this gives it an unusual connection to the surrounding jungle. A variety of birds are close, and I saw monkeys one morning from the living room. A slight downside of this arrangement: you can hear people in the adjacent room if they are not quiet. The beds were comfortable, and the bathrooms were memorable in a good way. Great showers. The hardworking staff were friendly and helpful. Food was good, and the overall experience was certainly a highlight of our trip.

Very good breakfast, and it was a relief to have the airport for our late night arrival. The room was comfortable and clean.

Can’t beat a hotel right downtown, such convenience.

Very nice comfortable boutique in San Blas. Breakfast was good, along with the courtyard area. No televisions in rooms, which is nice to have, but then again we were so tired that probably didn’t matter. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and even helped me fix one of our luggage zippers!

We simply travel to go find out about places, so we certainly got out fill of being in the area long enough, but then to add this really awe inspiring mountain top city basically in the middle of nowhere was simply breathtaking. Not to mention the climb up to go down to the part of the circuit 2A we went on. Oscar was helpful getting us around as he did all week.

Basically it was all about the Pachamama, as we are a family that loves to eat. Learning a bit more about the indigenous culture, in that setting at El Albergue was fantastic. The distillery and the coffee roasting facilities were a nice surprise.

This was pretty neat, and really helped us understand where we were geographically: very high up in the Andes! So awesome! Was cool to see the local animals and birds, and see the countryside.

This was basically filler and a get to know the area excursion. I think our group was too big to make it special, as no one paid much attention and went off on their own anyway.

This hotel is in the heart of old Cusco off a narrow street. It was converted from a house and appears to be a work of love. Our room was on 2 levels with an incredible view of the city from the bedroom. A note for travellers is that the bathroom is on the lower floor so a steep staircase has to be navigated. It was not an issue for us but required some care. Breakfast was a small but complete buffet and hot offerings made to order. There is also a restaurant which we used for room service after a late arrival. There was also a sitting area with umbrella just outside our room with a great view of the city.

This was the most impressive hotel on the trip. It had a huge jaccuzy, fireplace and large bathroom. It backed onto a river and was in the heart of Aguas Calientes. They held our luggage while we visited Machu Pichu and would have transferred it ti the nearby train station had we requested it. We also chilled there at the end of the trip waiting for our train. The morning buffet also had a great setting on the riverfront.

Another beautiful and historic hotel. Simon Bolivar once stayed in the original hacienda! The grouds were beautiful and the location at the base of mountains was superb. Breakfast was a treat with a huge buffet and great service. The dinner setting was nice as well.

A beautifull setting with multiple swimming pools. The room was large and the bed excellent. We took the Pisco making tour but no one mentioned that is was solely in Spanish so not very enlightening. Breakfast is a buffet with a self serve coffee machine that was very impressive. Getting there was chanllenging due to rush hour traffic that barely moved.

We had a nice stay at this hotel located in the heart of Miraflores. The area is very safe and the hotel is near a supermarket, bank and many restaurants. The room was not very large but it was comfortable if a little noisy at night being in the heart of town. The service was excellent as was breakfast and the little courtyard and balcony are nice touches.

We added the cathedral to the itinerary which was a good idea. A great experience to see the integration of the Spanish and Indigenous cultures.

As expected, this was a highlight of the trip. The town of Aguas Caliente is a little overdeveloped and crowded but the organization for getting all the tourists onto the site was impressive. Diego said that the Machu Pichu train is the only one in Peru that leaves on time.

This was a great experience. We looked at the reconstructed Inca agronomic experiments in a spectcular setting.

A beautiful setting at a high altitude lake. We viewed a variety of water fowl from a kind of large canoe with outrigger. We had a separate guide who was very enthusiastic. A lunch was served near the water and enjoyed by both guides, the driver Victor and ourselves on a beuatiful day.

This was a nice setting to see a variety of Humming birds from a viewing platform.

Very cool Inca village that is still thriving, the hike was slightly more strenuous that Machu Pichu. Diego did a great job here.

Fed the Alpacas and had a nice demontration of the art of weaving. The shop was very nice. When I didn't know what style I need for a gift they encouraged me to use their wifi for a whattapp call

No Rating. We wisely decided to cut this part out because I had a stomach ailment

Another trip highlight. We were picked up at our hotel by Alvaro in his Toyota 4Runner for an exploration of the desert on the coast in Paracas. Alvaro was charming and very knowledgeable about the area. We stopped at a local roadside coffee/bakery before doing some off road exploration of Alvaro's surfing haunts. A great time and some great pictures.

We had a driver and Andrew who was a very experienced guide. We visited the old town and spent quality time in the Larco museum.

A great way too get a sense of Miraflores and Barranca. The bikes were delivered to our hotel where we were met by Maria who was a very experienced and safety conscious guide. We stayed mostly on bike paths with a couple of shortcuts on quiet side streets. We sampled local cuisine at three spots, on the whole memorable.

we had difficulty finding each other. It's a nice perk after a long flight. Jesus was helpful in reassuring us that Bosco was nearby.