Kimkim Trip Reviews for Peru

Kristy put together a fabulous itinerary taking into account many of the things my family group was looking for. Every pick up was on time, drivers were great and guides were fabulous! Enjoyed a phenomenal food tour in Lima with Carlos and a long but extremely enjoyable full day with our guide Mario, looking at wildlife in the Ballestas Islands, wine touring at the Tacoma Winery and Dune Buggying/SandBoarding at Huacachina.
Edy was our guide for four days in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu and by the end he was another member of our familia! We learned so much about Peru and it's Inca past and thoroughly enjoyed all of the breathtaking scenery of the Andes. As a guide Edy was phenomenal about keeping us on track, and moving us right through each travel destination seamlessly.
This is the fifth tour we've organized with KimKim and all have been excellent!

Wow! What an absolutely fabulous holiday. Thank you Liz for helping us organise this trip. From the drivers, hotels and fantastic guides, this was a truly memorable experience for us and you helped by achieving this for us . Thank you again.
Nina

We had an incredible experience in Peru! Everything from tours, transportation and accommodations were seamless and absolutely amazing! We didn’t realize how many guides and drivers we would come in contact with. Keep notes along the way. I wish we could thank each and every one of them. Davit was an incredible tour guide in the Sacred Valley. He met up with us again for a Cusco city tour. Jacquelyn was an amazing guide in Machu Picchu. We highly recommend the Duna Camp “glamping” experience. As you’re making your way to Machu Picchu, you must stay a couple of nights in Tambo del Inka in Urubamba. It’s an incredible resort with an awesome spa. If you visit between June 9-28, you will have the opportunity to enjoy cultural celebrations throughout the highlands. It was an AMAZING vacation! Peru is a beautiful country that we will encourage all our friends and family to visit. Thank you Liz for organizing this amazing trip for us!

Hotel Reviews

Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham

Lima

Good location! Very nice and clean. They had an outdoor bar to end the evening.

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Glamping

What an incredible experience! It’s a must when you visit Peru! Dune buggy rides, sand tubing and sand boarding are all part of the experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Authenticity & Character

The hosts, music, atmosphere, food and tents we 10+ stars. Purchase wine and beer at the base to take with you to camp.

Location

We thoroughly enjoyed “glamping” under the star in the Peruvian desert.

Staff

From the moment we arrived at the base to our return, the people were amazing!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was well thought out. We were able to shower upon return at the base. Everything was very clean and well kept.

Holiday Inn Lima Airport

Lima

We returned from glamping in Huacachina to the airport hotel. We are so happy we were so close to the airport. We had a morning flight to Cusco. Traffic is insane in Lima.

Location

Happy to be close to the airport for a morning flight

Staff

Staff was very friendly at check in and at the restaurant

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

Urubamba

You MUST visit this resort when staying in the Sacred Valley. It was incredible! The resort is beautiful inside and out. Do yourself a favor and visit the spa. I had the 90 minute Kallpa massage with Marilia. It was the absolute best massage I have ever had! Don’t skip this one.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Everyone was so friendly!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautiful resort inside and out.

Jaya Suite Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

The location of this hotel was great! There is no heat/air, but it wasn’t too bad in June. The rooftop breakfast was nice.

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Tariq Boutique hotel

This hotel was okay. It was clean and well-kept. There is no heat/air. It was quite chilly in June. Fortunately they had a space heater in the room. It was off the beaten path and little difficult to get to. We’d prefer to stay closer to the main plaza.

Authenticity & Character

Location

We would prefer to be closer to the main plaza.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Bus to Ica & Shared Glamping Experience in The Huacachina Desert 1/2

Peru

This is an ABSOLUTE MUST when visiting Peru! The five-hour bus ride from Lima was very comfortable and definitely worth it. The experience includes glamping plus dune buggies, sand tubing, and sand boarding. Do not skip this experience!

Quality of Experience

So, so incredible!

Food

So, so yummy!!!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Awesome hosts and base, on the dune buggies and at camp!

Transport

Comfortable five-hour bus ride

Shared Lima City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs

Lima

Our tour guide was amazing, but I’m going blank on his name. 😕 It was our very first experience. We saw the highlights of Lima. We enjoyed this tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

FANTASTIC!!

Transport

Shared Glamping Experience in The Huacachina Desert 2/2: Tacama Winery & Bus to Lima

Peru

We enjoyed our wine tasting and tour of Tacama Winery. The grounds are beautiful. It was the perfect stop before boarding a five-hour bus ride back to Lima. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The trip was amazing. She really listened to what was important for my family and made excellent suggestions. However at times she was slow to respond.

Hotel Reviews

Eco Amazonia Lodge

Las Piedras

Amazing lodge. Best staff. Delicious food. Wonderful accommodations

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tocuyeros Boutique Unaytambo

Cusco

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado

Urubamba

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

EcoAmazonia Lodge - Sandoval Lake 2/3

Puerto Maldonado

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Shared Palcoyo Trek: Small group

Cusco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Shared Lima City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs

Lima

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Flight to Puerto Maldonado & EcoAmazonia Lodge - Sandoval Lake 1/3

Peru

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private tour to the Sacred Valley: Andean Animals & Pachamanca

Peru

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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EcoAmazonia Lodge - Sandoval Lake 3/3 & Flight to Cusco

Peru

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Food

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

Cusco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Explore Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl

Peru

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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

Cusco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Anne was so friendly and knowledgeable about options that would meet our interests. She was flexible and responsive when we requested to make adjustments to the itinerary. Wonderful to work with!

Our trip to Peru was absolutely outstanding—we loved every moment of it! The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, allowing us to experience the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and historical wonders the country has to offer.

One of the highlights of the trip was the incredible tour guides at each location. They were not only friendly and welcoming but also extremely knowledgeable and passionate about sharing their insights. Their expertise truly enriched our experience and helped us connect more deeply with each destination.

If there’s one suggestion I would make, it’s regarding the accommodation. While the 5-star hotels were certainly luxurious, the nature of the trip was so full-on that we barely spent any time at the hotels—essentially just to sleep and go. In this context, more modest accommodations could have been more practical and cost-effective, without compromising the overall experience.

Overall, it was an unforgettable journey, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore the best of Peru.

Hotel Reviews

Pullman Lima Miraflores

Miraflores, Lima

Perfect location, loved the rooftop bar. Good room size.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Perfect location

Staff

Everyone were friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Casa Andina Premium Arequipa

Arequipa

Loved this hotel, the ambiance was amazing.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel structure was awesome.

Location

Perfect location

Staff

Everyone we’re friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean.

Colca Lodge

Yanque

Loved this hotel, I wish we had an extra night stay here.

Authenticity & Character

Loved the natural hot springs, highlight of the hotel.

Location

Riverside location, breathtaking views.

Staff

Friendly staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno

Lago Titicaca, Puno

Hotel looks tired and need of renovation. Rooms were spacious. The view from the room is awesome.

Authenticity & Character

It looks very run down, can do with renovation.

Location

Perfect location

Staff

Very friendly staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

SkyLodge

Urubamba

Amazing, amazing, amazing. Loved every bit of our stay here. Unique and adventurous experience. The pods were clean and not as cold as I thought they would be. The hot tubs had the best views and were very clean. The climb to the pods was exhilarating thrilling and the views were spectacular. Best breakfast and dinner made by the friendly staff. The Zip line experience was out of this world, the best ever. Everything about Starlodge was awesome can’t fault anything. All the staff were amazing.

Authenticity & Character

Everything about Star lodge, the pods, the climb, the hot tub, the zip line and the staff who make you feel safe.

Location

Best location

Staff

Friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Try very clean.

Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

Urubamba

We loved the hotel from the first step we took inside. Unfortunately, we arrived very late and left very early so did not get to experience the hotel, which was a big shame.

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Casa del Sol

Machu Picchu

Beautiful riverside hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Boutique hotel, Nicky located. Can’t fault.

Location

Perfect located.

Staff

Very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Well maintained, clean hotel.

Activity Reviews

Shared Interactive City & Gourmet Lima Food Tour (AM)

Lima

Sue the guide was amazing, very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this food tour, good quality of food including Pisco sours, Ceviche and other Peruvian food.

Quality of Experience

Value for money.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable

Transport

Very good.

Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & Santa Catalina Monastery

Arequipa

Compared to our Lima food tour, this was an okay experience. I didn't feel like the food tour quite lived up to my expectations.

Quality of Experience

Food

Not value for money, not entirely satisfied.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Both the driver and the guide were amazing.

Transport

Good

Private 02-Days Colca Canyon Tour to Puno 1/2: Quarry & Ancient Paintings

Peru

Beautiful experience, stunning landscape. Saw loads of Alpaca and Llamas, very scenic route.

Quality of Experience

Food

Had breakout the hotel.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guild was very knowledgeable.

Transport

Very good

Private tour to Llachon & The Uros by boat

Puno

Unique cultural and natural experience. Enjoyed our hike and lunch. Uros the floating island was amazing, very interesting to know how the Uros people live.

Quality of Experience

Stunning views of the lake and surrounding landscape.

Food

Lunch was amazing, again accommodated for vegetarians.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Miguel was awesome, very friendly.

Transport

Amazing

Titicaca Train from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}

Peru

Loved it! Very scenic breathtaking views. Comfortable and luxurious experience. The entertainment was awesome, we danced to live music and had loads of fun. Food was also good.

Quality of Experience

Overall experience, service, comfort, people and entertainment.

Food

Very nice again accommodated vegetarian.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Try friendly.

Transport

We did not even realise where the 10 hours went.

Private tour to Awanakancha, Pisac Sites & Market: Hacienda Lunch

Peru

Sacred Valley had stunning scenery. Picturesque valley.

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Sky Lodge overnight 1/2

Sacred Valley

Stayed at Star Lodge not Skylodge. Unique experience, highly recommend.

Quality of Experience

Highlight of our holiday, incredible experience.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Brilliant staff.

Transport

Shared Pachamanca Lunch Farm Tour

Sacred Valley

Nice to watch te Pachamanca cooking, the food was delicious. Very interesting to see how they separated the vegetarian food. Beautiful place.

Quality of Experience

The atmosphere was lovely, nice food.

Food

Delicious and catered for vegetarian

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Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2

Peru

We did the 2 day trek, 7hr hike. It was challenging but definitely achievable. Our tour guide claudio was amazing, very helpful and supportive. Once you reached the sun gate you get this feeling of accomplishment and the view is just out of this world. Truly a magical experience.

Quality of Experience

Magical experience, truly breathtaking.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Claudio, was the best, very patient and supportive

Transport

Shared Short Inca Trail trek 2/2: Machu Picchu SV Htl

Peru

We arrived Machu Pichu at sunrise, magical experience. We had to wait 45 minutes for the sunrise but it was definitely worth the wait. Being at Machu Pichu was an awe feeling. Such a calm place, one of the best new wonders of the world.

Quality of Experience

Magical, felt so good being there. Truly a “awe” moment.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Claudio was the best guide.

Transport

Private 02-Days Colca Canyon Tour to Puno 2/2

Peru

Watching the Condors fly was amazing, the whole experience was incredible. Very scenic route. Had a fantastic day.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very good, friendly and knowledgeable.

Transport

We had a flat tyre on route, the guys helped the driver the wheel, he was very grateful. Very nice driver.

Skylodge Overnight 2/2

Sacred Valley

Scared valley via Ferrata, best experience ever. The hike was amazing, the breathtaking views and it felt safe with the guides.

Quality of Experience

We did 5 zip lines, best experience ever. Highly recommend. It was out of this world.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Brilliant staff, felt safe doing the hike up and the zip lines.

Transport

Our guide Sonya was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. Transfers were also mainly fine. The car’s quality could be better, I am not sure if the AC was working but the car was clean.
The hotels chosen did not meet our expectations, especially in Cusco. The other places were more agreeable given the conditions, but I am sure there were better hotels in Cusco. The hotel was “5 star” but really barely maybe a 3 star hotel.

Hotel Reviews

Casa Andina Premium Cusco

Cusco

Rooms were dark, small and had windows opening to the ailes of hotel meaning no fresh air. No amenities almost. Not a 5 star hotel at all!

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El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel

Cusco

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Cleanliness & Comfort

El Mapi by Inkaterra

Cusco

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

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

Peru

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Food

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Rainbow Mountain Trek

Peru

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I was a little skeptical about using an agency to plan our trip to Peru but was SO impressed with kimkim and everyone we interacted with along the way. We have had a hard time thinking of anything we would even change about our trip, it was that wonderful. Our guide Julio was so knowledgeable and attentive and punctual. He and our driver Odilon were like old friends after a week together. We always felt safe and well taken care of. We will absolutely use kimkim again.

The guide that took us through Ollyantatambo to Cusco was very knowledgeable and wise. He educated us in history and guided us well. Our only disappointment was the inability to ride the Hiram Bingham train from Cusco due to last minute cancellation. Other than that, our experience was great and we would recommend Kim Kim travels.

We were glad we switched the private cusco tour to the first day...

Otherwise trip was great and a good blend of personal and tour time!!

Many thanks for being flexible and working around schedule changes.

Thanks! Mariah

I just returned from an unforgettable 11-day trip to Peru, and it was absolutely beautiful. I visited Lima, the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, and ended my journey relaxing on the beach in Máncora. Each place had its own unique charm and beauty, and every stop left me in awe.

Machu Picchu was truly out of this world, an experience I’ll never forget. The beach in Máncora was the perfect way to unwind after exploring the mountains and cities.

Everything about the trip was well-organized. The transportation was smooth and reliable, and the tour guides and drivers were incredibly friendly and professional. I genuinely loved every moment and highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to explore the wonders of Peru.

First of all, Liz Karen, our local specialist did an outstanding job. Besides designing a great agenda, each of the tours, drivers, hotels, she booked were excellent. Two items stood out. First, Liz was incredibly responsive, both answering questions before and during our tour promptly, but providing timely information. Second, the tour guide, Oscar Palomino, was great. Great personality, very informative and thoughtful. We are very happy with the tour.

Just returned from an 11-day adventure in Peru planned by Anne Godoy of Peruvian Soul, the boutique travel specialist that KimKim introduced us to. There were four of us, all women ranging in age from 60 to 70. The trip was fantastic from beginning to end; action-packed and curated to our specific tastes. We spent several days in Lima, enjoying the art, culture and food (note that there are a handful of restaurants on the current "Best 50 restaurants in the world" in Lima!). Anne chose a wonderful, small boutique hotel for us in the hip Barranco district - Villa Barranco - which we loved. Special shout-out to the multi-talented Julio, who made the best pisco sours of the trip!! We then moved on to the Sacred Valley for several nights, blissed out at Sol y Luna, a gorgeous Relais & Chateaux property that Anne proposed. While in the Sacred Valley, we enjoyed a beautiful meal at a hacienda, visited a cooperative where we learned the secrets of backstrap weaving, made our own ceramic pieces, had a fabulous pachamanca and liquor distilling experience, hiked along the river from one town to another, visited Inca sites, and more! Then it was on to the incomparable Machu Picchu (it's even more beautiful and mystical than the photos we've all seen), via the luxury Hiram Bingham train (highly recommended!) and afterwards, Cusco for a couple of nights (Palacio del Inka hotel in Cusco was another highlight, again suggested by Anne). In the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco, we had a fantastic guide, Mario, and a warrior of a driver, Wilbur, both of whom kept us safe and well-informed, and ultimately became friends. One very important part of having a specialist plan a trip is the knowledge that if things go awry, you will be well taken care of. We had no large mishaps but a few minor ones did pop up (as they do on almost every adventure) and Peruvian Soul (thank you, Jesus!) and Mario were quick to find solutions and solve problems. I could not be happier with this trip, and highly recommend Peruvian Soul (and Anne Godoy) as top-notch trip planners.

Hotel Reviews

Villa Barranco - Ananay

Lima

Villa Barranco in Lima was a delightful stay. This small boutique hotel was charming, beautiful, and well cared for. It was excellently located in the Barranco neighborhood, which I loved due to its charm. Villa Barranco offered everything one could possibly want without the unnecessary fluff of a large five-star hotel. It was exactly what I had hoped for, so I was thrilled.

Sol y Luna Hotel (Relais & Chateaux)

Urubamba

Sol y Luna Hotel in the Sacred Valley was simply stunning, and everyone in our group loved it. The little casitas we stayed in were round and resembled yurts, making our stay so unique. While the food and drinks were a bit pricey, I didn't mind because it was a luxury property. The breakfast was included and fantastic. The grounds, including the pool and Jacuzzi area, were beautifully kept, and the staff was responsive. Overall, it was a beautiful place to stay.

Casa del Sol

Machu Picchu

Casa del Sol in Aguas Calientes was fine for a night's stay, though nothing extraordinary. It serves its purpose in a town that exists mainly for Machu Picchu visitors. We initially had issues with our Riverside room bookings, which were not as requested. However, the problem was eventually resolved, so we could stay comfortably. The Riverside view is exceptional, but the street view was not pleasant so I'd say it's worth staying here only if you have a Riverside room.

Palacio del Inka Cusco

Cusco

Palacio del Inka Cusco was a spectacular accommodation and one of the best of our trip. The property is gorgeous, being an old palace with original artwork.

Activity Reviews

Andean Textiles with Parobamba Community

Peru

The visit to the Parobamba community to learn about Andean textiles was amazing. It was a hands-on experience getting to dye baby alpaca wool and meeting the talented women behind the beautiful textiles. As someone interested in weaving, it felt unique and enriching.

Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking

Sacred Valley

The Pachamanca traditional Andean underground cooking experience in the Sacred Valley was wonderful. It was incredibly interesting to watch how they prepare such an incredible meal by cooking underground. The meal itself was fabulous. This activity stood out as a treasure of our trip.

Visiting "Destilería Andina"

Sacred Valley

Visiting Destilería Andina and making our own spirits was a fun and engaging activity. It gave us a hands-on opportunity to experience the unique culture of Peru.

Ceramic Workshop - Ramos Kintu

Sacred Valley

The ceramic workshop was highly enjoyable. Each of us made our own pot aided by an expert ceramicist, which resulted in our creations being both pretty and useful.

23 Days in Peru/Bolivia - this included buses, private cars, internal domestic and international flights, group guided tours and private guided tours. Not one problem! I wish every holiday was this simple...

This was my first time using a travel agency and wow, I am so glad I did. This trip was incredible from beginning to end. This trip was meant to be an elopement/honeymoon and it did not disappoint. The trip was a perfect blend of adventure and enough time to relax in between. We feel like we got to be immersed in the culture, especially the Peruvian cuisine! Our tour guides could not have been more knowledgeable and kind. The food was absolutely incredible and very inexpensive (in comparison to USA prices). The Sacred Valley was breathtaking and our guide found us the perfect place in front of a mountain range to exchange our vows. Our hotels were all beautiful and the staff were all very attentive and hospitable, even allowing us to book massages the same day. The hotels also had wonderful restaurants within their facilities, especially at Antigua in Cusco. We ate there multiple times!
Our transportation was prompt, never a delay, and everyone communicated well throughout the trip. Any questions I had were quickly addressed by the Kim Kim team.
This is the best adventure my husband and I have ever been on. I would absolutely use Kim Kim services again to plan another trip. It was worth the price so that I didn't have to worry about transportation, lodging, tours, and restaurants.

I found the trip atleast 2.5-3X more expensive when I starting comparing with Trip Advisor and other similar sites; and hotel direct sites. While I appreciate the convenience of using kimkim, I will think more than twice before I go with kimkim again. Thank you

Hotel Reviews

Jaya Suite Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

Great location - close to Bus Stop to MaPi, Train Station, restaurants etc

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Sonesta Hotel Cusco

Cusco

Excellent on all counts

Authenticity & Character

Location

Can walk to Cusco Main Square, Sun Temple .....

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Holiday Inn Lima Airport

Lima

Great location, service and location if you are looking to get in and out of Lima airport. Great breakfast buffet, excellent staff.......

Authenticity & Character

Location

Next to airport. Free shuttle to airport

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

Puerto Maldonado

The cabins were excellent - great views, great food, staff and property. Very privileged stay there.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Location is in an old plantation, so you get to see palm and other plantation crops. OK if you are ok traveling up and down the Madre Dios River in a 'motorized canoe'

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Flight to {{end_location}}: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion 1/3 (HIH)

Peru

on time

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion 3/3: Flight to {{end_location}}

Peru

On time

Transfer to a Restaurant & San Francisco Catacombs

Lima Int. Airport (LIM)

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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

Peru

Quality of Experience

Food

Veg / vegan food is lacking

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Peru

Simply excellent. The guide was EXCELLENT> Highly recommend the tour and the guide

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Self guided Trek to Huaynapicchu

Peru

Didnt do the HuaynaPicchu leg coz its extremely steep - almost a straight wall up

Our family trip to Peru was truly amazing! After 40 years, I finally returned to show my family my mother's roots, and the experience did not disappoint.

We spent most of our time in Cusco, where we met our wonderful guide, Guido. He walked with us, talked with us, laughed with us, and showed us the sites, the streets, and the community. We truly learned so much about the people and culture of Cusco ad Peru. We visited Moray and the Las Salinas de Maras - impressive, natural sites.

We visited Machu Picchu twice, completing both Circuit One and Two, and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. Aguas Calientes was phenomenal. Our hotel, literally right on the river, had a balcony that allowed me to fall asleep to the most beautiful sounds of the water.

We also got to see Rainbow Mountain at Palcoyo which was absolutely breathtaking. The unexpected beauty of that area felt untouched, yet there were still plenty of comforts. The cuisine throughout our trip was amazing, and the transportation was phenomenal. Our guide, Guido, truly made the trip spectacular.

Later, we visited Lima and had the opportunity to go on a food tour with David, who was absolutely charming and phenomenal. Not only was the food delicious and plentiful, but he also walked us through Barranco and showed us some beautiful sites. The people of Peru are kind, friendly and hard working. It was the perfect trip!

Hotel Reviews

Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu

Machu Picchu

Loved!

Authenticity & Character

Right o the river -

Location

Center of town

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and we received welcome pastries!!

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

Hotel was in a great location Had a pool, restaurant and rooftop bar.

Authenticity & Character

Modern Hotel

Location

Miraflores -

Staff

Very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

squeaky clean and it smell so so good

La Casona de Yucay

Cusco

Very pretty - rooms where nice size. Restaurant on site was not great. Limited menu and quality not great.

Authenticity & Character

very pretty and mountain views were phenomenal

Location

It was in a quiet area but not much around to see or do - taki was needed to town or to other restaurants

Staff

Attentive

Cleanliness & Comfort

Abittare Hotels

Cusco

The rooms were on the smaller size. No ventilation in bathroom and no sound proofing - you could hear every sound and every conversation.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Great location

Staff

Responsive but not very friendly at the front desk -

Cleanliness & Comfort

very clean

Activity Reviews

Lunch at Unu

Sacred Valley

Location was beautiful! Restaurant was nice and staff super friendly. Food was ok - cold and nothing to write about.

Quality of Experience

Food

Not great -

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide - Guido was awesome.

Transport

Driver was amazing! Irlin

Walking Food Tour in Barranco (Group tour)

Lima

David made the tour memorable and he made sure we were all comfortable

Quality of Experience

Love it

Food

So, so good and so much of it!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide - David was amazing

Transport

Walking tour

Afternoon Exploration of Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

This was amazing! We had perfect weather. Llamas walking around- it is amazing and so well maintained.

Quality of Experience

AMAZING

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide - Guido was so knowledgeable

Transport

It was easy to take the train and bus -

Moray circular terraces and soft hike to Maras salt mines

Peru

Lovely sites - natural

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

GUIDO was amazing - our guide and the driver Irlin was frindly and so helpful

Transport

The driver, Irlin, was on time and always friendly.

Hike to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain (Private tour)

Cusco

Amazing - we had the perfect day and great weather

Quality of Experience

Breath taking

Food

We had a picnic - food and location were great !

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide -Guido was so fun! and patient

Transport

Irlin was a rock start! Hard drive but he made it easy

Chinchero Village & its archaeological park

Peru

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Guided

Cusco

We loved the walk and nature -

Quality of Experience

Perfect

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guido is so knowledgeable and friendly

Transport

Perfect! Irlin was always available and on time

Morning visit of Ollantaytambo

Peru

Lots of walking but worth it!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Second visit to Machu Picchu and Hike to its viewpoints

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visiting Lima Historic Centre

Lima

This tour was ok. We spend lots of times in and out of restaurants looking at the architecture - which was redundant and very weird Twice the restaurant told us to be quiet and we could not talk. It felt intrusive and unwelcome. We did not see many of the sites we were told we were going to see.

Quality of Experience

Make sure to ask what sites will be visited and get confirmation.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was nice but off topic and it was hard to follow -

Transport

Driver was punctual

Guide Oscar palomino was amazing. You can’t find a better guide

South America Journey 2025

We are back in California after our two month journey in South America. Kimkim and Marcela assisted us during our first segment of the trip, Patagonia, and during our last segment of the trip, Peru. In between Patagonia and Peru, my wife and I completed a 30-day self drive trip from Puerto Natales to Santiago ..... 5,000 km. The entire experience was stunning, our weather was fantastic and we have returned with a lifetime of memories.

Marcella organized great adventures and accommodations for us during the 14-day Patagonia segment. We collaborated with her easily prior to this trip so that our plan was suited to our travel standards. She was most patient, knowledgeable and available during the planning process. There were no glitzes in this self-drive Patagonia excursion which included Torres de Paine, the El Calafate area and the El Chalten region. The glaciers, trekking, boat excursions and accommodations were wonderful. Marcela made it happen!

Our 30-day driving trip through Argentina and Chile was exciting. Though we planned and executed this part of our journey independently, Marcela was available to provide ideas for our "Carratera Austral" road trip. Additionally, we had the pleasure of having a rendezvous with Marcela in Puerto Varas and enjoyed a coffee together before we continued our journey to Constitucion and Santiago. She was very nice to meet after soooooo many planning communications.

Janice and I added Peru to our South American trip rather late during the planning stages. Marcela stepped up and did an awesome job at organizing our trip. The Cusco experience was epic and our guide, Mega, during those days was most wonderful. Her knowledge, organization, patience and grasp of Inca / Quechua history was so very impressive. We also just fell in love with her care for us as we traveled around Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley. Our guide at Machu Picchu was Darcy and he really took care of us on that trip and had a wealth of knowledge regarding the site.

Iquitos and our stay at Pacaya Samiria Lodge was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us. Again the weather was beautiful ... we were very fortunate for our 2-months of good weather! We were picked up in Iquitos by Josiah and he was our guide for three memorable days at the lodge and on the water. We felt very fortunate to have such a scholar of wildlife as our guide. Josiah knows the birds and and environment ... and we felt very comfortable with him. The lodge was beautiful.

Our last segment in Peru was in Lima and again we had a very complete city tour with Lily (sp). Our free day in Lima was filled with many sights and again .... food.

The entire Peru experience assisted with great communications from Manuel, Ximena and Jennifer. Manuel Gordillo was particularly helpful with communicating our daily activities, planning for the next day and confirming our transportation.

Another big thank you to Marcela for helping us while we explored Argentina, Chile and Peru!

THANK YOU KIMKIM!

Bill and Janice Rolfing
South America 2025 Trip

Hotel Reviews

Sueños del Inka Hotel

Cusco

Hatun Inti Classic Machupicchu

Machu Picchu

Ava Spot Sacred Valley

Urubamba

Ikonik Miraflores

Lima

Casa Morey

Pacaya Samiria Lodge

Activity Reviews

Cultural City Tour in Lima

Lima

City Tour

Cusco

Iquitos Adventure Day 2

Iquitos

Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco - Chinchero - Ollantaytambo

Peru

Machu Picchu Excursion: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu

Peru

Iquitos Adventure Day 3

Peru

Pisac Market & Surrounding Ruins

Peru

Iquitos Adventure Day 4

Peru

Iquitos Adventure Day 1

Iquitos

One of the best trip of my life. Everything was perfectly planned. In 10 days we were able to explore the amazon, climb the andes, and even sandsurf in the desert. Lima is such a vibrant city. Peruvians are extremely nice, and their culture is very fascinating. A special mention for the food, which was simply amazing.
Highly recommended!