Kimkim Trip Reviews for Peru

Liz and Lisbeth provided a great experience for our Peruvian trip.

Planning a bucket list trip is hard enough, but when you have someone who sees your vision and goes above and beyond to make it comes to life, you know you have made the right decision. From the second we connected with Liz Karen, we knew it was going to be great. Despite how many times, I changed my mind, tweaked our trip, Liz was amazing and handled it promptly. The trip was everything we had hoped for and more. Everything was seamless. A few days before we left, LatAm cancelled one of our local flights. Liz and her team sprung into action and had it resolved in 24 hours. They even checked us in for the local flights and even send us our boarding passes. Communication while in Peru was amazing and they were responsive if we had any questions, or if something had changed. Thank you Liz and your team for planning and make this trip unforgettable.

Our trip to Machu Picchu was spectacular. As was our visits to Lima, Paracas and the Sacred Valley.

Our Tour Guide in Lima, Nancy, was very knowledgeable about the City's history. Her joy for cuisine was also memorable. We had a great time with Nancy.

Paracas was a huge surprise, as we did not know how expansive the Desert was and the Paracas Reserve was fabulous. Alvaro was the consummate Tour Guide, as the Desert is his life. The adventures he took us on will forever be etched in our memories.

Our days with EJ and Willie (our driver) were filled with wonderful and epic sites. EJ is a plethora of knowledge concerning the Inca people and culture. We learned so much from him. The side excursions like Stargazing alongside the road was awesome. And our coffee stops were filled with great conversation. We will forever remember EJ, as a Friend and Family.

Io was so wonderful to work with throughout the entire planning process. I could not have planned this trip myself. There were many pieces and the trip was perfect!
Lisbeth was our wonderful contact while in Peru and she kept us well informed and was always available to answer all of our questions on WhatsApp.
Our tour guides, Natali and Nataly were excellent, very knowledgeable, and so friendly. We loved spending our days with them! Our drivers were always ready and waiting for us and got us to our destinations safely. Our goal was to see Machu Picchu but we were treated to so much more of Perú. We are so very happy to have gone through KimKim and can’t wait to plan our next adventure!!

Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Posada del Inca

Urubamba

Beautiful hotel, and landscaping , friendly and accommodating staff, wonderful breakfast and many places outside to relax and unwind. The pizza and ice cream were delicious too!

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Hilton Garden Inn Cusco

Cusco

We really enjoyed the Hilton. The staff was so helpful, friendly, and accommodating. We had an afternoon pickup for the airport and they allowed a late checkout and let us stay on property to relax until our driver arrived. The restaurant served excellent breakfast and dinner and everyone was so very welcoming.

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El Mapi by Inkaterra

Cusco

This was a fun hotel right in Aguas Calientes, excellent dinner and breakfast, located right in the middle of everything, The staff was so friendly, helpful, and efficient.

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Casa Andina Premium Miraflores

Lima

Wonderful and friendly staff, great location in Miraflores, excellent breakfast!

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Activity Reviews

Sacred Valley’s Hummingbirds

Sacred Valley

Beautiful and unique little garden with many different hummingbirds! Very quiet and peaceful.

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Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market

Cusco

Nataly walked us around Cusco beginning at Sacsayhuamán, then continuing down through the San Pedro market and a couple of other shops. We did a chocolate tasting and finished up at Qoricancha. She even walked us back up the hill to our hotel. She was so sweet! It was wonderful getting to spend 2 days of tours with her!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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

Peru

Visiting Machu Picchu has been on my bucket list for many years. It was unreal, spiritual, fascinating, and just perfect! We were on circuit 1 to see the top view, then circuit 3 with our tour guide, Javier, to walk through the ruins. He was so knowledgeable and fun!! So very happy we were able to take this trip.

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Ollantaytambo Self-Guided Exploration with Pachamanca Farm Lunch & Scenic Observatory Train to Machu Picchu

Peru

We did not do the self guided Ollantaytambo piece. We chose to relax that morning. But we did go to the Pachamanca lunch which was a demonstration of how our lunch was prepared on hot stones buried underground, along with a brief tour of their coffee production and distillery. We had a tasting too!! Loved that! When lunch was ready, it was family style and so delicious! After lunch, we headed right down the path to catch the train to Aguas Calientes. So easy! Seating on the train was a bit tight but overall was a comfortable ride.

Quality of Experience

Pachamanca food and experience was outstanding and the train ride was so cool.

Food

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Private tour to Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras & Chinchero

Sacred Valley

Nataly took us on this tour and she was awesome! We climbed and shopped and she was so knowledgeable. We later grabbed a very nice lunch at a restaurant she recommended. We then were able you tour a hummingbird sanctuary which was very cool! So many different hummingbirds all around us!

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Flight & transfer to The {{end_location}}: Private tour & Hacienda

Peru

Such a wonderful day. The tours were so much fun, our guide, Natali, was excellent, and lunch was delicious!

Quality of Experience

Food

Our lunch was amazing! We had a room to ourselves with an awesome view, excellent service, and delicious food!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We shared some Spanish conversations!

Transport

Everything was excellent from start to finish. Jimena and the rest of the team planned our trip down to every small detail. From airport pickups, arranging breakfast/lunch boxes while travelling and taking us to the excursions. The guides and drivers were punctual, knowledgeable and willing to adapt pace to the day. They even helped us dealing with the altitude sickness in Cusco. We would recommend without hesitation.

Trip of a life time

Natalie, William and Javier were each terrific guides.

Hotel Reviews

Inti Punku MachuPicchu Hotel & Suites

Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes

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Sueños del Inka Hotel

Cusco

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Activity Reviews

Shared Cooking Classes Ivanna Lescano (18:00 - 19:30)

Cusco

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Food

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Machu Picchu Tour (Private Guided Tour) AM

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Train to Machu Picchu town

Peru

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market

Cusco

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Transport

I felt like our local guide Liz really understood the sorts of travel experiences we wanted and she planned an excellent trip for us understanding what we wanted. The trip had a lot of moving parts and everything worked smoothly. The guides were great too, the drivers especially to cusco and the sacred valley were wonderful.

Hotel Reviews

Casa Andina Premium Villas

Urubamba

Lovely location- awesome restaurant...HIGHLY recommend the inka astronomy experience the hotel offers

Authenticity & Character

Reminded me of some very lovely hotels in the American southwest

Location

Lovely quiet location

Staff

Polite and nice

Cleanliness & Comfort

All good except for the rooster who wanted to wake everyone at 4 :)

Casa San Blas Boutique

Cusco

The hotel is set very well...near a plaza. The decor is lovely too..lots of lovely textiles. The noise level though was really hard to sleep through. Every other guest coming up or down the stairs was so audible. Made sleeping hard.

Authenticity & Character

Lovely decor ...appreciated the textiles!

Location

Very close to all the main attractions

Staff

Everyone was very kind and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cleanliness was outstanding- noise though was a serious problem and made sleeping hard.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Machu Picchu

This hotel is just aesthetically gorgeous. Each cottage is decorated beautifully. The hotel sits in the most lovely gardens. We saw many many orchid species. If you bird this is heaven - saw the cock of the rock, Andean motmot, a brilliant barbet...the list goes on and on. And the restaurant is extremely fine! Definitely our favorite day in Peru!

Authenticity & Character

Lovely decorations

Location

Corner of town...tucked away in lovely gardens

Staff

It was pouring on the morning we had signed up for a birding tour and the guide did it anyway with us for an hour and a half...extremely kind!!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nothing to improve here

Tambopata Research Center

Tambopata

We chosea standard room which comes with no fan! I highly recommend upgrading to a comfort room - we got lucky 2 of 3 nights with the weather but it could be miserable if we were off by one night even. This is a very unique hotel in that the entire room is exposed to the jungle...no nets even. So cicadas moths and everything else can be in your room. That took a bit of getting used to...but it also means macaws wander in to the breakfast area to steal banana bread.

Authenticity & Character

You are camping in the amazon

Location

You are absolutely in the Amazon- no question about it

Staff

Dino the guide was super nice

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean but no fan in the Amazon or charging for it seemed a bit silly.

Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham

Lima

Solid hotel very nice location in miraflores.

Authenticity & Character

Its the usual brand hotel

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Activity Reviews

Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Tambopata Research Center 1/4

Peru

Just a really long day ...and you get in just after dark. Keep headlamps handy!

Private Full-Day Excursion: Chonta Condor Viewpoint

Cusco

Fair warning - the ride there and back was rough rough roads and its long. The upside is that there is a family of condors that lives up at the cliffs and we were lucky enough to get a fly by at eye level! Very special.

Quality of Experience

The birds

Food

The hotel packed a sumptuous lunch for at least 2 people's appetite...very nice.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver managed that mess of a road...James is a very good guide.

Transport

Excursions at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Our birding tour was affected by bad weather but the guide gave us plenty of good pointers so we went back after the rain and saw a ton of stuff...

Observatory Train to Machu Picchu OW, Lunch at Tinkuy & Machu Picchu Tour

Peru

Loved MP but the guide was a bit of a story teller and spun some tales about what MP was built for. Train ride in was absolutely lovely - highly recommend the observatory. MP is well just exceptional..

Quality of Experience

Food

Didn't think that restaurant was very good - a lunch at inkaterra which we did the following day was far better!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Get guides who stick to facts?

Transport

Private Sacred Valley Tour: Hummingbirds, Ollantaytambo, Moray & Maras

Sacred Valley

Loved the ruins and Moray and Maras..very educational.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

James was excellent

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Tambopata Research Center 3/4

Puerto Maldonado

LOVED the canopy tours and the tour of the bamboo forests...and the sunset cruise

Tambopata Research Center 2/4

Puerto Maldonado

Guide Dino was great - worked tirelessly with us from 4:45 until a night hike even!

Quality of Experience

Nice food too for being in the jungle

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Dino the guide was great!

Tambopata Research Center 4/4 & Transfer to The Sacred Valley

Peru

Loved this day seeing Ollantaytambo Moray and Maras...appreciate James very much for taking us salt and chocolate shopping!!!

Quality of Experience

Food

James suggested this place that was absolutely wonderful

Guides, Drivers and Staff

See above

Transport

Very nice driver tough roads!

In general, the communication during planning and booking was less thorough than other KimKim trips we've done in the past to other destinations. Details were sometimes confusing, requiring a back-and-forth, and the initial itemized booking confirmations were missing details we had to ask for. That said, the plans themselves were wonderful, and we had a great trip! Our guides were thorough and patient with moving at the speed of our kids. The accommodations were great (even though we did not get our original first choice of jungle lodgings). There was a last-minute change and some confusion regarding our guide at Machu Picchu. It worked out fine, but there was no proactive phone communication from our specialist or guide, so we were confused for a little while during a moment of transfer with long lines.

Again, though, it was an excellent trip. Highlights: river rafting, La Casona de Yucay, Tambopata National Reserve.

Hotel Reviews

Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

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La Casona de Yucay

Cusco

An amazing spot in the Sacred Valley. Idyllic pool and very comfortable room for traveling with kids.

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Activity Reviews

Vilcanota River Rafting

Sacred Valley

From Bean to Bar Chocolate Experience

Cusco

Amazing trip!! Our local guide, Julio, was a gem and we thought of him as family by the end.

Just returned from a ten day trip to Peru with three friends. With help from KimKim, we planned our trip to be exactly what we wanted. Once in Peru, everything was taken care of and any questions handled basically instantly. Guides and the main office were available via What’s App message at all times. All guides were amazing, whether it was Nancy for a half day tour in Lima, Josleen in the Amazon, Eddie for Machu Picchu, or EJ, who went above and beyond and really did become like family in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. All four of us would use KimKim again without hesitation.

Hotel Reviews

Tierra Viva Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

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El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel

Cusco

Beautiful boutique hotel!

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Finca Sachabacayoc

Authenticity & Character

Excellent eco-lodge

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Hotel Limade

Lima

Extremely well-located in Miraflores. Clean, comfortable, rooftop bar and a good breakfast.

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Activity Reviews

Finca Sachavacavoc - Farewell Amazon

Tambopata

Reviewing the rest of our time in the Amazon here - night hike, lake hike, and overall experience at the lodge - all excellent!

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Food

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Finca Sachavacavoc - D2 - Chuncho Claylick and Condenado Lake

Tambopata

So many macaws and parrots to see! Worth getting up in the middle of the night for this experience.

Quality of Experience

Food

Complete hot picnic breakfast by the side of the river.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Kudos to the boat driver safely navigating the river in complete darkness.

Transport

Walking food tour at Barranco

Lima

Nancy was an excellent guide - tour is more accurately described as a food and art tour with a bit of history thrown in and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Food

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Hilda did a wonderful job with planning our trip to Peru. Our experience was seamless and safe, we had a guide and a driver with us along with us to every attraction. I would highly recommend

We had an amazing trip to Peru, although there was a stressful period leading up to it. We initially worked with another travel agent to plan our trip, but at some point communication stopped and we didn’t hear from her for about a month. I also take some responsibility for not reaching out to Kimkim sooner. As our trip got closer, Kimkim connected us with Liz, who took over our itinerary.

From that point on, Liz and the Kimkim team went above and beyond. Liz had to step into a trip she hadn’t originally planned and make sure everything was rebooked and confirmed. She was incredibly responsive and made us feel that we were being taken care of. Once we arrived in Peru, everything ran seamlessly. We loved all of our hotels, our guides were knowledgeable and engaging, and every transfer and transportation arrangement was on time.

There were so many memorable experiences. We loved the farm experience where we learned about traditional cooking and enjoyed a Pachamanca lunch. Lunch high in the Andes surrounded by mountains and llamas was another unforgettable experience.

We also had a fantastic time in Cusco with our guide, Natalie. She was knowledgeable, fun, and made our time there even more special.

One of the biggest highlights of the trip was hiking the short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. A few people in our group struggled with altitude sickness, and our guides were incredibly patient, attentive, and helpful. We were also surprised with an amazing freshly prepared lunch halfway through the hike—definitely not what we expected while hiking the Inca Trail! Reaching Machu Picchu after the hike was an experience we will never forget.

What could have been a very stressful situation before our departure turned into a fantastic trip. We really appreciate how Liz and Kimkim stepped in, took ownership, and made sure we had the experience we had been looking forward to. We would absolutely recommend Liz and Kimkim.

Hotel Review

Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay

Urubamba

Beautiful and peaceful hotel. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, the food was great, and they had nightly entertainment that our group really enjoyed. The one thing I wish I had understood beforehand was the location. If you’re using the hotel as a base for day trips and traveling to Machu Picchu, there can be a lot of driving. We encountered quite a bit of traffic and ended up spending more time in the car than we expected. Knowing that now, I might have chosen to stay in Ollantaytambo instead. That has nothing to do with the hotel itself, though—the hotel was fantastic and we really enjoyed our stay.

Staff

The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Shared Ziplining & Via Ferrata in The Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley

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Food

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Private Short Inca Trail 1/2

Peru

Quality of Experience

Food

The food was delicious, and all of our dietary restrictions were accommodated. We were especially impressed that they could prepare such a wonderful multi-course meal right on the trail. It was completely unexpected and made our Inca Trail experience even more memorable.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

A few people in our group struggled with altitude sickness, and our guides were incredibly patient, attentive, and helpful.

Transport

Our guide in Cusco Julio Cesae was fantastic, he went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience and treated us like family. I highly recommend him!

We only had 1 negative experience, on arrival our guide Bosco slept then entire drive to the hotel. I wonder if he might have sleep apnea or just had a late evening.

Overall we had a wonderful trip!

Hotel Review

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción

Puerto Maldonado

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Staff

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Activity Reviews

Exploring the Sacred Valley: Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo

Peru

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Food

Food was amazing everywhere.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our Guide Julio Cesae was amazing and treated us like family. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. He is also very well educated regarding the Incan history and ruins.

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Lima Market & Hands on Cooking Program

Lima

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Food

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In one word: SUPERB!
We had an amazing family trip that showed us many different sides of Peru including cities (Lima, Cusco) and desert landscapes, rainforest and wildlife, history and culture . Everywhere we went the people were extraordinarily nice and the food was always delicious. A special mention goes to the Inca Trail experience culminating in Machu Picchu, led by the wonderful Iza.
We had a packed program with lots of travel and activities in 2 weeks, and all the transitions were managed very smoothly and we never experienced any problems. Really great how the program was designed and executed on the ground.
Would recommend this to anyone.

Our trip through Peru was absolutely incredible! So much of that comes down to the thoughtful planning and care from Jimena. Right from our first planning message—and from the moment we landed in Lima until we flew out of Cusco—everything ran seamlessly. Jimena took the time to figure out exactly what we wanted, striking the perfect balance between iconic highlights and authentic local experiences.
Traveling with two teenagers (ages 16 and 18!), I was blown away by how well the itinerary fit our family. Every day brought amazing new experiences—from biking through Lima and tasting our way through local markets to hiking the Sacred Valley, exploring Moray and the Maras salt ponds, and of course, taking in Machu Picchu.
A huge shoutout to Guido, who was an absolute rockstar of a guide. His knowledge of Peruvian history and culture brought every site to life, and he had an amazing knack for keeping everyone entertained and curious. We always felt like we were in the best hands. Machu Picchu was unforgettable, and even though rainy weather kept us from getting the full view at Humantay Lake, the hike itself was still unbelievable—as was Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain! Experiencing Cusco and the Sacred Valley gave us such a rich look at Peru beyond the typical tourist trail.
Jimena made the whole journey feel effortless. Transfers, hotels, timing—it all clicked into place so we could just relax and soak it all in. This was our first time in Peru, and it blew all of us away. We came home with incredible experiences and lifelong memories.
If you’re planning a trip, work with Jimena—and if you get Guido as your guide, consider yourself super lucky!

Hotel Reviews

Tariq Boutique hotel

Authenticity & Character

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado

Urubamba

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

Very nice hotel. Excellent location

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Activity Reviews

Full Day Machu Picchu Exploration

Peru

Transfer to Lima Airport

Lima

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Peru thanks to the planning and execution of the KimKim team and associated travel guides. Liz allowed me to curate a trip that was family friendly for our young children while also allowing for adventures that the adults would enjoy as well, exploring history, cuisine, and local culture.
Our favorite guides were Nataly(Cusco area), Natali(Cusco city), Pamela(Machu Picchu -kids), and Roderigo(Machu Picchu).

Muchas Gracias to the team for making a dream trip a reality!

Activity Reviews

Shared Pachamanca Lunch Farm Tour

Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley’s Hummingbirds

Sacred Valley

Shared Painting on Ceramic Pucara Toritos

Cusco

Adventure with Allco and his friends tour in Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Shared tour to the Planetarium Cusco (May - August) w/assistance

Cusco

Private tour to Moray Terraces & Maras Salt Mines: Picnic and Paintings

Peru

Moray and Maras and picnic were amazing but our guide took us off itinerary to a high pressure sales textile factory which we did not enjoy

Urban Kitchen Experience

Lima

Shared Lima Fountains Tour

Lima

This was super fun but we felt rushed and couldn’t enjoy the park

Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market

Cusco

Self guided Trek to Huayna Picchu

Peru

With children we instead hiked the smaller mountain but it was incredible!

Private Sacred Valley Experience: Andean Animals & Clay Art Traditions

Peru

We had a wonderful family trip to Peru, and the team did a great job making everything run smoothly.

A big thank you to Anne for planning a fantastic itinerary and catering to our family's needs, Jesus for always being available on WhatsApp and keeping everything on track, Blanca for an excellent and engaging walking tour of Barranco, and Julio for being a knowledgeable, caring guide and a great storyteller in Cusco. We would also like to thank all of our drivers for being punctual, professional, and friendly throughout the trip.

We did run into a few unexpected challenges, including train issues to and from Machu Picchu and a family health issue that required us to change plans during our Amazon stay. The team handled everything quickly and efficiently behind the scenes, helping us find solutions with minimal stress.

We really appreciated everyone's support and would happily recommend this team to anyone planning a trip to Peru.

Hotel Reviews

Finca Sachabacayoc

Our stay at Finca Sachabacayoc was unfortunately the least enjoyable part of our Peru trip. We understand that staying in the Amazon comes with certain rustic expectations, but there were several issues that made our stay less comfortable than anticipated. The biggest challenge was that we had no running water for the entire morning of one of our days, which made it difficult to shower or get ready for our activities. Even when water was available, the hot water only lasted a few minutes. It was also often difficult to find staff when we needed assistance. The rooms have metal roofs, which made them extremely hot during the day, and the fans were not sufficient to keep the room comfortable. There were also a significant number of insects on the porch, making it difficult to relax in the hammock or enjoy the outdoor space. The food was adequate but fairly average and did not stand out compared to the rest of our trip. That said, we do want to recognize the staff for their kindness during an unexpected family health issue. They arranged breakfast for us when we had to miss one of the scheduled activities and were helpful in coordinating our unexpected return to Lima. We truly appreciated their support during a stressful situation. Overall, while the staff did their best to help when it mattered most, we feel the facilities, amenities, and overall guest experience could be improved.

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Staff

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Los Portales Cusco

Cusco

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Lunch at Ama

Peru

Lunch at Ama was one of the most memorable meals of our trip. Beyond the outstanding food, we were inspired by the owner's mission of creating employment opportunities for young people with disabilities and single mothers. It was a meaningful experience to support a local business making such a positive impact on the community. We highly recommend stopping here if you're visiting the Sacred Valley.

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Food

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Maras Salt Ponds

Peru

The Maras Salt Ponds were a fascinating place to visit, and Julio was an excellent guide. He shared interesting stories and local insights that made the visit much more meaningful. A beautiful stop in the Sacred Valley that we would highly recommend.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Moray Terraces

Peru

Visiting Moray was one of the highlights of our time in the Sacred Valley, and Julio made the experience even more memorable. His storytelling and knowledge brought the history and purpose of the terraces to life, and he took the time to answer all of our questions. We appreciated that he shared not only the historical significance of Moray but also local insights and perspectives that made the visit much more meaningful. We highly recommend this tour, especially with Julio as your guide.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Cusco Walking City Tour with San Francisco Church

Cusco

Julio was an outstanding guide for our Cusco walking tour. Instead of only taking us to the typical tourist attractions, he introduced us to local gems and hidden corners of the city that made the experience feel much more authentic. He is a wonderful storyteller, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely caring, making sure everyone in our family was comfortable throughout the tour. We learned so much about Cusco's history, culture, and local life, and would highly recommend this tour with Julio.

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Walking food tour at Barranco

Lima

Blanca was an excellent guide for our Barranco walking tour. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and shared the history and culture of the neighborhood in a way that made it both interesting and enjoyable. She also introduced us to some amazing local restaurants, giving us a wonderful taste of authentic Peruvian cuisine. It was a great experience, and we highly recommend touring Barranco with Blanca!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip that Jimina helped us plan was incredible, well thought out, and supported our style and pace while traveling with our child.
- We adored Blanca's food tour in Lima and learned so much from her while taking in the sights and delicious food. We truly felt like she found us the best spots and also chose locations that were welcoming to our little one.
- Wilson was our guide for Machu Picchu and he was so upbeat and spirited, filled with knowledge, and so kind and supportive.
- The pottery class in the Sacred Valley was lovely and a family favorite activity.
- Visiting the Misminay community felt special and intimate.
- Another favorite activity was Piuray Lake; Carolina was one of the kindest people we met and while boating and paddle boarding was great, the meal and sitting by the lake painting the bulls is something we all remarked how enjoyable it was. In fact, my husband and I commented how lucky we are to be traveling with a little one because we're not sure we would've done that part of the activity otherwise. At one point, our little one ran off and went back to painting her bull while we sat and talked over our meal and drinks. It was perfection!
- My daughter tells everyone that her favorite activity was the horseback riding. We are SO thankful to Javier and his guys for helping make this happen.

Above all else, we could not be more thrilled with Guido and Christian. They were both incredible!
Guido went above and beyond for us, was so knowledgeable and passionate, and truly became a friend on this journey. While everyone was incredible, I'm not sure that our experience would've been quite the same without him. He is a gem and I'd recommend him to friends and family without reservation!

This entire trip exceeded all of my expectations. Every tour guide was knowledgeable and kind. Our agent from KimKim made sure we had everything we needed and more. The communication, preparedness, and organization of this trip was phenomenal. 11/10!!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Limade

Lima

great roof top bar, great location.

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Hacienda Regocijo

Cusco

I loved this hotel!! Great food at the restaurant for dinner / breakfast. So beautiful and so clean.

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Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado

Urubamba

An absolute dream stay. The stars, the spa, the restaurant. Everything was amazing.

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Location

Staff

some of the staff in the restaurant were rude

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hatun Inti Classic Machupicchu

Machu Picchu

This hotel was terrible! Mold in the bathrooms, broken glass in common areas. small rooms. loud location.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain

Cusco

This was quite the doozy! Stunning views, but the "easy" hike was actually very difficult!

Quality of Experience

Food

The food stop was not good. Got food poisoning after and I know it was from that place.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

the driver was not good. Almost hit a cow and multiple cars. The guide was great though.

Transport

Misminay Community, lunch and hike to Moray

Sacred Valley

This was cute, but going to two different communities seemed very similar. I also felt a little weird about the pressure to buy things from the community. Still a great experience.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Horseback Riding through Cusco Outskirts.

Cusco

I loved Gabriel and his tour! Seeing the moon temple was incredible. Exceeded expectations

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Maras Salt Ponds

Peru

Didn't realize this would be a mile hike, but it was great! Julio was so informative.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport