Kimkim Trip Reviews for Peru

Hello Johanna did a great job of pulling together our amazing trip to Peru and the Galapagos. There were some small snafus in terms of timings but overall it was a great time. We would definitely go again. Our local guides were amazing and we learnt so much from our experience.

Hotel Reviews

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

Cusco

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El Mapi by Inkaterra

Lima

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Hotel Solymar

Galápagos

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Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel

Galápagos

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The rooms facing the ocean are gorgeous. But the internet leaves a lot to be desired. But that’s the Galapagos for you. ❤️

Activity Reviews

Puerto Villamil: Day 2

Isla Isabela

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

Peru

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Fly to Santa Cruz Island & Tour Charles Darwin Station

Peru

The tortoises are just amazing

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Puerto Villamil: Day 1

Isla Isabela

This was ok would have been good to know that this was a hike tour in high heat. Would Likely not have done as heat intolerance

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The entire experience was wonderful. Nicholas could not have been more attentive and detailed in the pre-planning phase of our trip. He listened to our needs and wishes and created a perfect itinerary. All our guides, Dani, Ximena, Miguel, Willy were amazing. All showed great passion, were enthusiastic in explaining (some even brought books and brochures to explain i.e. Inka sites even in more detail), knowledgable and very proud of their country and history. Each of them created truly personalized experiences for us. Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, The Andean Picnic, Lake Titicaca - we will never forget. All our drivers made us feel safe and were very pleasant; needless to say, the team was always on time!
Jesus checked in on our during our trip, to make sure we had a good time.
Thank you Kimkim team for making our vacation an unforgettable wonderful experience!

Hotel Review

GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno

Lago Titicaca, Puno

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Activity Reviews

Afternoon Exploration of Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Dani was our guide at Machu Picchu. He was super knowledgeable, friendly and fun. We had an amazing day!

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Maras & Moray

Peru

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Vinicunca, The Rainbow Mountain

Cusco

Miguel was our tour guide and could not have been more kind and understanding. It was a tough hike and he made us feel comfortable and was very patient. The Andean Picnic he set up for us was absolutely amazing in a stunning site with mountain and valley views and lamas and alpacas watching us.

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Scenic Journey to from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}

Peru

Willy was our tour guide and we enjoyed the drive from Cusco to Puno. The stops in-between were perfect and Willy was just wonderful.

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Sailing to the Uros Floating Islands & Taquile

Puno

Wow, what an experience. Willy was our tour guide and while they were large tourist groups around those activities, Willy always found ways to escape and made us feel like individual travelers. We appreciated that

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Sillustani tombs

Puno

Our last day with Willy. He explain the site I detail and made sure we got to the airport safe.

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Ollantaytambo Village and Inca Site Exploration

Peru

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Liz Karen is the most knowledgeable and patient when it comes to planning detailed itinerary for someone like me whose requirements keep on changing!!!!

I must say Liz is awesome.
And, so is Lisbeth who oversaw our entire trip from the time we landed in Peru.
Sacred Valley guide David, driver Freddie, Machu Picchu guide Javier ... all are super awesome.

My only request to Kimkim team is to let people know the breakup of expenses on travel and hotels (not the break-down to individual days) ... so that people can decide if they can go more luxurious in travel or should go down on hotels etc.
That's something policy related that Kimkim must do.

Other than that, you exceeded my expectations.
A big shout out for Liz Karen and Lisbeth again!

We're a family of six with teens and a six-year-old, and Liz helped us pack it all into a 12-day trip to Peru! Ninety percent of the trip was incredible.

First, however, here's the part that sucked: A preventable snafu cost us a lot of $$. When we were too sick to hike, we were misinformed about train ticketing restrictions, which led us to lose $500 on rebooking fees. Also, every one of us got sick. Like, fevers, antibiotics, puking, oxygen, and hospital trips sick. Yes, we drank only bottled water, through filtered water bottles. It happens.

Here's the meh: We needed a little more mental preparation for the rigors of the Amazon section of the trip. It was 98 degrees with 90% humidity and swarms of mosquitos and roaches. Reading that is different than being ready for it. We needed different clothes to be more comfortable. Also, pretty much every single one of our flights was changed after we first booked it. We had to get up at 4 am a few times, which led to some grumpy family members later in the day.

Now, on to the great parts: We loved our first few days in Lima. The food tour in Barranco was a delicious introduction to a country filled with flavorful food. Even our picky eaters tried it all. We didn't give ourselves enough time in the colonial section of downtown Lima. Day two was the sea lion tour, which was a grand adventure. The boat trip was gorgeous. As you approach the island, it does smell bad but you get used to it, and swimming with the cuties for twenty minutes is well worth it. In the Amazon, we saw caiman, otters, wild macaws, parrots, four kinds of monkeys, and a ton of cool trees (rubber, cork). Corto Maltes was a beautiful lodge with hammocks and great food, and we loved cooling off in the pool. We flew to Cusco and then drove on to our favorite place, El Albergue in Ollantaytambo. This "boutique" hotel was paradise, with flowers everywhere and breathtaking views. There was a huge farm and a little school behind it. The place was a short (uphill) walk from the ruins towering above the town, the Plaza Mayor, and the souvenir market. The sacred valley ruins tour was ah-mazing for my history teacher heart and Jose was well-informed about so many different perspectives. We loved the llama trek and weaving demo with indigenous women. Since we were too sick to hike, I wish we had skipped staying in Aguas Calientes. Still, our hotel, Hatun Inti, was minimalist and clean. The Vistadome train ride - with party car! - was a highlight of the trip. Machu Picchu is even more marvelous in person and our guide, Javier, was a huge help in answering all of my questions. He did a great job with the Insta pix for the teens and the pacing for our slow kiddo and those of us feeling the altitude. Another train ride and then a drive to Cusco. The elevation here really buried some of us but we were all incredulous at the beauty of this colonial city. We stayed at Casa San Blas, which was super cute and had the perfect location. Situated on a hill, we could see the red roofs of Cusco below. San Blas is an artists' neighborhood and my artistic teens loved seeing the artists at work. From here, we did a pottery experience, a chocolate experience, went to an animal rescue center, and visited many ruins. I also recommend the Museo del Arte Precolombino and visiting the cathedral and church on the Plaza Mayor.

Although a few things went wrong, the combination of support and individual choice made for the perfect way to plan a family trip. Thank you, Liz, Lizbeth, Domingo, Jose, Javier, and so many others. I would recommend KimKim to other travelers in a heartbeat!

Hotel Reviews

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

A good introduction to Peru, this hotel feels pretty familiar to Americans. Good breakfast and yummy room service. The front desk staff is really helpful. Located in a nice area of Miraflores, right near Kennedy Park.

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Nothing was really wrong, it was just pretty normal.

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Corto Maltes Amazon Lodge

Puerto Maldonado

Corto Maltes was a beautiful lodge with hammocks and great food, and we loved cooling off in the pool. Our guide, Mario, was an expert at spotting animals. We saw caiman, otters, wild macaws, parrots, four kinds of monkeys, and a ton of cool trees (rubber, cork). The boat ride to and from the lodge were beautiful and fresh. The massage at the lodge was well worth it. We were underprepared for the sheer volume of mosquitos and the small armies of roaches. Also, everyone stressed that we needed long sleeves and pants (which we did, for the hikes and such) but no one really mentioned that we needed a TON of extra clothing because everything would get wet and nothing would dry in 90% humidity. We could have been more comfortable if we were better prepared. Our littlest one got super sick here with a fever.

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The location, architecture and food make this place pretty amazing. I wish there was more of a cultural aspect as well.

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Right on the river with a big property filled with cool plants and animals, and a lookout tower.

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We were there over Christmas and there was nothing special about it. Other lodges had cultural celebrations.

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Wellllll - there was no air conditioning, spotty electricity and there were a lot of bugs.

El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel

Cusco

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Hatun Inti Classic Machupicchu

Machu Picchu

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Casa San Blas Boutique

Cusco

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Activity Reviews

Private Peruvian Food Tour in Artsy Barranco

Lima

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Shared Palomino Islands - Sealions tour

Lima

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There was no food. Provided snacks would have been great.

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The boat was broken when we arrived, which delayed us.

Flight to {{end_location}} & Corto Maltes Lodge 1/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)

Peru

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It tasted great but a few of us got sick.

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Private Tour to Chinchero & Llama trek with Ancestral Weaving at Umasbamba town Experience

Sacred Valley

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Only tea was provided. We should have added lunch into our tour on this day because we were starving!

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Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)

Puerto Maldonado

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No food.

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Corto Maltes Lodge 3/3 (Sandoval Lake Program), Flight to Cusco & Transfer to {{end_location}}

Peru

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Shared Short Inca Trail Trek & Machu Picchu by train 2/2 (Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu)

Peru

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No food.

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Private Inca Pottery Classes (Kutiry)

Cusco

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Shared Mini Chocolate Workshop

Cusco

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Yummy chocolate

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Private tour to Sacseyhuaman, Cochahuasi & Pisac

Cusco

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We had an amazing time in Peru!! Our local specialist, Liz, helped us plan the trip to our specifications and made our trip exactly the way we wanted it. We wanted to see historic sites, beautiful views, and experience the local culture and she made it possible! The hotels she selected for us were great, with exceptional service and hospitality. They were knowledgeable about many restaurants (especially vegetarian and vegan!) In Cusco, our local guide Manuel was exceptional - he took us to see some amazing historical sites, salt times, Llama Sanctuary, and to an at home textile production. He made us took us around the city as if we were locals and had great stories about the countries rich history. In Machu Picchu, our guide, Javier, was a joy to hike with. He took us to many great photo-op spots, some of which other guides knew nothing about! He told great stories and taught us much about the history of a wonder of the world. We also visited Lima and were able to explore the city on our own, going to street markets, small homey restaurants, and night time gelato treats! Overall, it was a warm and beautiful country with amazing guides/ locals who made us feel right at home. Already looking forward to our next trip!!

Hi my name is Jeanette I reach on to Johana to help me to make my husbandJulio big 50 birthday very special .we wanted to know Peru and their culture and people .johanna went beyond my expectations ❤️she listen very carefully all the special details I request to make this birthday memorably.from the people that pick us up from the airport and all the staff from each hotel and our tour guide Franklyn we felt welcome ,secure,and very inform and especially lots of fun .I recommend with my eyes close kimkim to help you book your tours .I highly recommend our Franklyn as your tour guide ..i also want to say thank you to Kimkim and Franklyn for the surprise cake 🎂 up in matchu pichu ❤️❤️❤️❤️ here I live you some picture of our adventures Peru until then

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Antigua Miraflores

Lima

Is amazing is so beautiful from inside out .very clean the staff very welcoming very attentive.i love it

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Is a beautiful place.is located it in a very secure area you can walk around to learn about Lima and also know the history of the area

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Staff is very welcoming and very humble

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El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel

Cusco

El albergue located at the sacred valley you waked up in the middle of this two huge mountain with the birds sound everything they serve you they themselves harvest .is very welcome romantic and the staff so kind

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El Mapi by Inkaterra

Lima

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Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

Antigua casona San Blas is located in Cusco once you step out everything is just a walk away from restaurant museum and market is so beautiful

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Everything is very close just a walk away you can enjoy life music and all kind of food

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Beautiful people i request flowers wine cake in the room before my husband and I got to the room and I can’t ask for nothing less they made it very special for us

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When I tell you clean is clean no noise very comfortable and cozy

Activity Reviews

Moray & Maras ATV Tour

Peru

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Afternoon Train to Aguas Calientes

Peru

We love the scenic and the experience the train ride

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Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

The most beautiful place that I ever visit .we made my husband big 50 so special at this place and day

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All I can say thank you Franklyn and Kim Kim

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Lima City & Food Tour

Peru

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Fly from Lima to Cusco, Explore the City

Peru

Is such a beautiful place Franklyn our tour guide took us to explore the city of Cusco to learn about their food and culture

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I want to say thank you to our tours Franklyn thank you for helping us to explore your city you speak with passion of your people and your culture Julio and I will always will be so greatful for your time and acknowledge.i also want to say thank you for the drivers which I am try to remember their name i remember the lady Milagros thank you for making sure we got to our destination safe

Fly from Cusco to Lima

Peru

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Arrival to Lima: Free Day to Explore

Lima

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Cusco City Tour

Peru

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Our first time using KimKim and it was an excellent experience. Martina, our local specialist was very prompt in her responses and took into account our preferences. The logistics were flawless - airport transfers, domestic tickets, tours everything worked out as planned. Our local guides were excellent as well - Jime, Melbin, Darwin, Will and took care of everything. It was a new experience for us to offload all the planning to someone else; all we had to do was show up. Thanks Martina and team!

Phima Voyages made our trip to Peru so easy because they planned for and took care of every detail. Martina who is very knowledgeable about the area asked all the right questions, and really listened to our responses. We had a truly amazing time. Not only because Peru is amazing, but because Martina, Alex, Wilfredo, and the various drivers, made it easy for us to to focus on how amazing Peru is. Wilfredo is a wonderful guide- very knowledgeable, kind, and intuitive. He gave us the right amount of detail as he gauged our interest based on our questions. Thank you to Phima Voyages!

We loved how easy and smooth the whole planning process was. When we arrived everything was organized and we enjoyed the variety of activities throughout Peru. It was well balanced with activities but all free time to relax. We will use kimkim in the future.

The whole trip was seamlessly organised and executed. It allowed us to efficiently visit most of the country in a relatively short period of time. Edy was an outstanding guide, through his passion, patience and flexibility.

We had an amazing trip! Marco was our guide in Quito, and he was excellent. We then traveled to the Amazon and stayed at the Napo Cultural Center, it was such an unforgettable experience. We had the best time with our guide Sergio, who we still keep in touch with. Our next stop was the Galapagos, a definite must visit! All of our guides there (Enrique and Julio were AMAZING!) were so knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. We got engaged on the trip and truly had the most wonderful time. Once in a lifetime trip!

Kim Kim made our trip to Peru a trip of a lifetime. Our travel specialist Liz worked with us with everything that we wanted to do, she was extremely responsive and answered any questions or concerns we had. Our travel specialist during the trip Lisabeth was also extremely responsive and ensured our trip went smoothly.

Wow, what a great trip. Very well organized. Gave us exactly what we were looking for... observatories, archaeoastronomy sites, food tours, etc. Thanks so much to Liz and Lisbeth. Our tour guide, Wayra Eloy, was totally amazing for the Temple of the Moon, Inca trail, Llama farm and Pisaq/Sacred Valley tour. He covered all the sites in depth, gave us the astronomical significance, shared cultural and spiritual stories, sooooo wonderful.

Absolutely fabulous planning and wonderful trip

Kristy planned out a great trip for us. She was accommodating to our requests.

Kristy’s recommendations on where to go and what we should do were top notch. All of our tour guides in all our destinations were super knowledgeable and passionate in their work and we really enjoyed our trip!

We knew this would be an awesome trip but when executing it, it turned out to be even more amazing than expected.
I loved the fact that I could cuatomized the trip /design it exactly as per my wishes, and Kim kim just help me with the logistics arouns it.
Everything was arranged perfectly, from transport to accommodation to time slots etc. 6 of 5 points!
Hotels, specially the Tierra Viva chain hoth in Lima and Ollantaytambo, were very nice, with the only exception of the hotel (hostal really) Amaru in Cusco where the sound from the rooms above us in all nights we stayed there didnt help us sleep much, and the cleaning could have been better too. Also ahead of our stay in the Jungle, in the TreeLodge, we should have been give more factual info that there is no mobile coverage, no cashier nor any emergency shop at all, so for example, if you are a woman and happen to get your mens while there, as it happened to me, you rather were mega prepared ahead having bought even female patches/tampongs with you as there is simply no way to get them in the jungle. Prior to pur trip we had understoodd it was ju gle but as we were staying on a 'resort'/'lodge', we thought there'd at least be a survival shop /pharmacy at the premises.

The guides in Puno, Cusco and thr jungle have been very different styles one vs the other, but each od them had its own charm, a lot of knowledge and have made our trip a real joy. Kuddos to Maycol in Puno, Emilia (Cusi travel) in Cusco and Carlos & Jaimer in the jungle.

An advice for other travellers is to do your research thoroughly of what you'll like to visit and only after that design your trip. Peru has far too many things/places to visit, so one cannot leave it only to the typical 'for tourist' tours if one really wants to cover the most 'corners of Peru' possible in the time one has there.

One other suggestion to Kim Kim/advice to traveller is that the INCA Trail hike, even the short one we did, requires higher than standard good condition. 7h and more than 200 staircases, under rain or heavy sun, and even if with stops to drink/grab an energy bite and a breath, is not a trivial challenge. And I say this having grown up hiking the Pyrenees in my home land Basque Country (North Spain).

To visit Machu Picchu and a piece (the Peruvian) of the Amazon River/jungle was my dream since young ago (I am 47 now :)). This trip has not only get me to fullfill this dream, but also to even get to see other fascinating places in Peru like Lake Titicaca or the Rainbow Mountain. The trip is expensive but worth every penny.

I only have great things to say about the trip and everything about it: the planning and organizing and the people that have been involved to make this experience unforgettable. Jessica has been absolutely amazing providing answers to all - sometimes even silly - questions and making sure every single request from our side has been met and included in the itinerary. I must admit, I was a bit worried at first booking such an expensive trip online like this, no receipts, no "actual" people we're interacting with, it felt a bit uncertain. Also, I was worried about the situation in Peru and whether it would be unstable/turbulent there. None of my fears turned out to have any ground and it was the smoothest trip I've ever been on! Well, apart from constantly being sick, but that had only to do with my own immune system :D So my huge appreciation goes out to Jess! Thanks for all the patience with us while drafting out this adventure! Our first guide on the ground was Maykel and he showed us the wonders of the Puno region. He has such a passion for his work, his country and history - it was a pleasure listening to his stories. Then we met Emilia in Cusco and we stayed with her all throughout the Cusco - Machu Picchu - Rainbow Mountain journey. Also her passion and pride for her country and background has rubbed off :) She is such a wonderful and warm person, it was great being taken care of by her during those days. Lastly, in the Amazon region, we were taken care by Carlos and Jaiver, who once again were so clearly in love with the jungle, the nature and their work! Their ability to feel the forest was absolutely mind-blowing - it felt like they could see right through it, when they knew where to turn to find a tarantula in the complete darkness or to spot an iguana up on a treetop when passing by at high speed on a boat (when we came to a halt, it took me a while to see the iguana and I just kept wondering how on earth did they manage to see it so quickly?) but it's just that it's in their blood - and it's fantastic to know that there are people like them living there and taking such loving care of the "lungs of our planet".
Huge thanks to the entire kimkim team for making my dream come true! You're all fantastic!

Liz is A1. She was good in communication. The plan like clockwork. We were going to Lima, the Amazon, Machu Pichu and the sacred valley. The private taxi showed up on time every time. The private guided tour of Machu Pichu was memorable. Our guide was so kind. She knew all the good spots for pictures and took all our pictures too.

Liz helped plan my trip to Peru with a group of 4 family members. She was attentive and customized the trip to our liking. Going to Peru was very memorable! It was def worth it! Lisabeth was available throughout the trip over whatsapp and answered all our questions and concerns regarding transportation and the tours. I am still daydreaming about our trip! I would have hoped the hotels be a bit higher caliber in Cusco but regardless was a fun trip overall :) THANK YOU!

Activity Reviews

Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras

Sacred Valley

very friendly staff and took the time for us to ride the quads and be comfortable with navigating before heading out! My sister was scared and the guide took her on his bike and she loved it! I wish it was longer and didnt know that there was a lagoon quad bike tour (perhaps worth exploring too!) with did the Moray and Maras and was fun to tour with Quads for sure!! We went in November and was still amazing weather.

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Shared Humantay Lake Trek

Cusco

amazing and a hike to remember!! Our guide Judith was amazing and was very helpful in having us navigate the hike. We went uphill using horses (since we were very sore from the Inca and Wayna Picchu hike) and loved seeing Lake Humantay!! A MUST SEE!!

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please change the food (breakfast and lunch) for this trip. Although the location is amazing, the food is terrible and we all ended up with an upset stomach...

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The driver was bad, very speedy and the road was very zigzaggy over the mountains. I felt nauseous partly from his driving and from the altitude. It wasnt like this on prior hikes

Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2

Peru

Our guide Claudio was a Godsend! He was so friendly, informative and made the hike memorable. it was 7 hours long but we didnt feel it! He would wait for us and we loved exploring the ruins and the Inca trail. Reaching sun gate at the end was a dream!! The sun came out and illuminated Matchu Picchu! It was THE highlight of my trip...make sure to go!

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Dinner at Chicha Restaurant by Gaston Acurio - Creative Menu NC

Cusco

underwhelming food and service. I would not have booked it if I had known it wasnt anything special. KimKim was kind enough to cover it for our reservation..

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Liz Karen was VERY proactive and helped us put together a trip to Peru very quickly. We were orginally supposed to be in Costa Rica on a very different business vacation, and the weather caused us to need to cancel and rethink what we were going to do. We decided on a condensed version of our dreal trip to Peru...and it FAR SURPASSED OUR EXPECTATIONS!

Yes, there were a few hiccups, but overall, we would recommend Liz Karen and KimKim Tours to others...actually we alrady have!

We appreciated the phenomenal tours and guides! WOW! FABULOUS!
We also appreciated Liz Karen's swift service when we were experiencing a delay with our airport driver---she was on it and had us a driver in no time to be sure we got to the airport without missing our flight.

Speaking of drivers, it was a relief to have good drivers transporting us to everything, as traffic can be a nightmare in Peru...so it is best to leave the driving to the professionals, so we could enjoy our trip even moreso!

We also recommed you consider their recommendations. They set us up on a Organic Farm Tour and Lunch, that ended up being once of the highlights of our trip that we cannot see, to stop talking about! Had we stuck to only the "highlights" we would have missed out on this incredible experience!!!!

We are already looking at where we want to go next and have already reached out to KimKim tour s for suggestions on various itineraries,,,,and we love the "Independent style" KimKim Tours provide---it's much like what I normally would coordinate...only with a whole lot less hassle for me!!!! We believe their professional connections helped to may our trip even better than if we had booked/coordinated each component ourselves!

5 stars for service!!!!!

Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Lima Airport

Lima

This was an excellent first night---great amenities!

Authenticity & Character

It was just as expected for a Holiday Inn

Location

SUPER close to airport

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Friendly and professional

Cleanliness & Comfort

SUPER CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Casa Biru Hotel Boutique

Cusco

We stayed here 4 night in this "old world" boutique hotel. We loved the character, the courtyard, the breakfasts and the incredible staff!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Authenticity & Character

Quirky and cute boutique hotel--very old world

Location

So close to Plaza de Las Armas!

Staff

We cannot rave enough about the amazing staff...they were FABULOUS!!!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

If they had better pillows they would get 5 stars for comfort---but seriously they are awesome!!!!

El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel

Cusco

OUR MOST FAVORITE place that we stayed during the trip====I would go back, just to stay there! It is in the train station gates, you barely hear the trains and the grounds are GORGEOUS with ridiculously amazinv views of the ruins of Ollantaytambo. WE LOVE, LOVE, LOVED this place so much and we have been telling everyone all about it!!!!! The restaurant is fatastic too and the food is courced by the nextdoor organic farm, which we did a food tour and authentic Inka Pachumanha Lunch at----you do NOT want to miss out on this experience---absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Authenticity & Character

GORGEOUS! Inside and out!!!! Our favorite place we stayed at!!!

Location

Step right out of the hotel and jump on the train to Machu Pichu

Staff

Fabulous, friendly and so hospitable!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Squeeky clean!!!! LOVE IT!!!!! Very comfortable...didn't want to leave!!!

Susanna Inn

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

Awful, horrible. terrible. Insects in our beds, no hot water to take a shower or wash properly. LOUD LOUD LOUD! Staff was discourteous...we felt like we couldn't complain because we needed them to store our luggage while we explored Machu Pichu. We couldn't wait to get out of that place. We've stayed in backpacker's hostels WAY better than this place. Good part: Great view of river from window and good banana pancakes. NOTE: We reported to KimKim Tour and they have assured us they will be taking care of the poor service, on our behalf. Highly recommend you do NOT stay there!

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Simply awful experience

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Not hospitable

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean with no insects, be sure the hot water is running, try insolating the rooms and asking alte guests to use quiet voices. Ask the kitchen staff to allow the guests to have coffee in the morning, instead telling them no, that they need to wait (20 min) for a cup. Especially since we are up super early and in a hurry to catch the bus to Machu Pichu. Service was slllllllooooooooooooowwwwwww! Food was lackluster...except banana pancakes! Those were heavenly!

Ibis Budget Lima Miraflores

Lima

Basic, but we loved the location and the staff was very helpful!

Authenticity & Character

Basic, but super clean and very QUIET!!!!

Location

Right in the middle of Miraflores close to everything! We would stay here again.

Staff

Hospitable and kind! Breakfast was surprisingly good here

Cleanliness & Comfort

Next time we need a King-size bed, but, that said, it was comfortable and quiet and super clean!!!! We would come back!!!

Activity Reviews

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

Peru

The Panchamanca Farm Tour and Lunch is a MUST DO experience. We also love the Vistadome train, it was beautiful both to and from Machu Pichu!

Quality of Experience

Excellent

Food

You will never forget this experience!!!!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Super incredible

Transport

Meeting with a local representative

Peru

When we met with Lisbeth, it was great. We had some issues before because, even after preseting my passport for travel docs. my name was incorrect on the air boarding passes, etc, and so the airpline gave me a lot of grief because my name didn't match. We also were never sent the boarding passes...instead Lisbeth had sent to our son who was our emergency contact. It was an honest mistake ad she worked very hard to get it fixed quickly and what we appreciated was that she owne the mistake of sending to our son. We are all human, and just owning that was huge on her part, ad we appreciated her efforts. For the rest of our time, if we needed to reach out she was resonsive...until the last day when in Cuzco when our airport driver didn't show up. She did communicate, but not much...we eneded up getting the main cordinator involved and a new driver was sent to us immediately....it was kind of a bummer, because overall it had been great, and then she dropped the ball with communication at the very end, when we were most stressed. Such a shame, because she was very helpful all the other times.

Quality of Experience

Loved Cuzco

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guides were PHENOMENAL, especially Rony, Jacquline, and Luz Mabel!!!! Some of the drivers were fantastic. Liz Karen did a fantastic job with coordinating!

Transport

Loved having drivers for everything...would NEVER want to drive in Peru ourselves, and we drive everywhere all over the place.

Shared tour to Moray Terraces & Maras Salt Mines Tour

Cusco

Far surpassed our expectations!!! Highly recommend

Quality of Experience

Phenomenal sites

Food

We can't remember....so it wasn't bad nor anything to write home about! LOL!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Driver drove a little too fast for our taste

Briefing about your future tour/trek

Peru

Request Luz Mabel for your Palcoyo Trek---she is fabulous!!!! Thorough and quite the photographer! We love her, she is so knowledgable and funny!

Quality of Experience

Luz is an amazing guide! And we are so glad we went to Palcoyo, as there are c=hardly any tourists (thank goodess) and we got to see WAY more than you will if you go to the popular Rainbow Mountain....this rainbow mountain range is WAY better!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luz Mabel and Omar, our drive, were fantastic!

Transport

The drive there is an adventure in itself....but Omar got us back safe and sound!

Shared tour to Pisac & Ollantaytambo tour

Peru

Fabulous tour, we learned so much and we are glad we did this before Machu Pichu.

Quality of Experience

Excellent tour of the ruins

Food

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great drive and Rony is a fantastic guide

Transport

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

Peru

Mystical, magical and far surpassed our dreams!!!!!

Quality of Experience

Dream come true experience!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was BEYOND phenomenal!!!

Transport

Shared Trek to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Cross

Cusco

Grateful we did this hike with out outstanding guide Luz Mabel!!!!

Quality of Experience

FANTASTIC!!!!

Food

Food stop wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luz is an amazing guide....absolutely outstanding!!!!

Transport