Kimkim Trip Reviews for Peru

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Kimkim made a bucket list trip fantastic
Peru | Oct 18 - Oct 23, 2023

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Keshigaa P.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023
I first heard about Kimkim from a friend who used them to book a trip to Peru. She spoke highly of both Kimkim (and Cusi travel who was the local agency Kimkim set both of us up with while in Peru). Take it from both of us who've gone through the experience, the extra cost is 100% worth the money to book a private tour via Kimkim. Kimkim and Jessica were fantastic in helping create a Peru trip on such as short time frame as we had about 2.5 months to plan the entire trip. Jessica was... Read more

I first heard about Kimkim from a friend who used them to book a trip to Peru. She spoke highly of both Kimkim (and Cusi travel who was the local agency Kimkim set both of us up with while in Peru). Take it from both of us who've gone through the experience, the extra cost is 100% worth the money to book a private tour via Kimkim.

Kimkim and Jessica were fantastic in helping create a Peru trip on such as short time frame as we had about 2.5 months to plan the entire trip. Jessica was always quick to respond back to our replies, make changes to our itinerary and provide suggestions that suited what we were looking for. We went through quite a few itinerary changes as our dates shifted slightly along with working with our flights and she she was always on top of it all. We left heading to Peru with a wonderful itinerary and no worries at all.

Our trip to Peru focused on Cusco and the Sacred Valley due to time constraints but the entire trip was wonderful. The entire group left feeling as if we had seen the key places and not once did we feel rushed by our tour guide or group (even when timing was getting tight and we started worrying, not once did our guide make us feel like we needed to rush and we were always on time). Our main tour guide was Valeriano from Cusi travels and he was fantastic. He was able to answer all our questions, always kept a pace with us when the altitude impacted our physical abilities and you could see his passion for the Incan civilization. He also never made us feel like we had to buy something if we stopped at a stall/store like other guides outside of Kimkim made us feel, he was always punctual and he always knew the next day's itinerary and was great about sharing it with us so we never were uncertain. He was super knowledgeable, with great English. Even our drivers were great, encouraging us and always jumping out to help us with bags or holding something so we could safely and easily get in/out of vehicles.

The hotels we stayed in were great, with helpful staff, clean rooms and free breakfasts. The Cusco hotel was better than the smaller towns which is to be expected but at no point did we feel unsafe, felt like the rooms could be cleaner or that we weren't getting our money's worth. They also all had safe to eat at restaurants built in or very close by so we never had to worry about not finding safe food in the area.

Overall for having such a short time span we loved our Peru experience and are super happy we went with Kimkim. There wasn't a single complain amongst the group except that we wished we were able to go longer. I highly recommend Kimkim and Cusi travel for any Peru trips.

Hotel Reviews
Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
Cusco

We booked a 3 person room for both stays (starting and ending our trip). The staff were always welcoming, and happy to answer our endless questions for help. The luggage storage is very secure, the rooms were clean (our 2nd came with a balcony that let us enjoy some fresh air) and the rooms are a decent size. There's extra bedding which came in handy for when we got cold. The location is fantastic being a minute walk from the main Cusco plaza and surrounded by lots of stores, great restaurants and amenities. It's a bit busy and there's firecrackers that can cause some noise but it didn't bother us. It does take about 30 minutes or so to get to/from the airport depending on traffic but it's a high tourist area and there was lots of police presence around so we never felt unsafe. The breakfast was delicious.

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Hotel Pakaritampu
Ollantaytambo

The hotel is clean with decent sized rooms. It does seem a bit older than our Cusco hotel but it still quite a comfortable stay. There are individual buildings so do anticipate having to go outside to get to the front desk or restaurant. Our building also had a 2nd floor via stairs and I didn't see an elevator although there may have been one in another part of the building. The floors also squeak but this noise didn't bother us at all. The internet was quite spotty for us in the room. The hotel is located about 10 minutes downhill from the main plaza of Ollantaytambo (close to the train station) as well as the closest markets to buy water. It didn't bother us much but it could possibly be an issue if going up a semi-steep incline is a challenge. The lobby does sell water at a markup if you prefer. The restaurants is tourist friendly and we had no issues after eating there. It's also where a great breakfast is served. If you have time, climb the terraces behind the hotel (on their property) to get a great view of the Ollantaytambo ruins and to enjoy some fresh air. We greatly enjoyed staying at the hotel.

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Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, Cusco

The hotel is clean, comfortable and not too far from the train station (technically it's right outside the station but because of where the entrance/exit is it's more like a 5 minute walk from the station). The staff were helpful in answering any questions as well as helping with our bags. They do luggage storage as well. There's an on-site restaurant which doubles for breakfast which is handy. Our rooms were clean, of decent size and comfortable. We had an issue with our key cards that was very quickly fixed with no problems at all. Because our room faced the train station there was the train horn and noise but it's far enough down the street that general tourist noises aren't a concern. There's lots of small shops nearby to buy snacks/water if need be.

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Activity Reviews
Tour the Sacred Valley: Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo
Tour the Sacred Valley: Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo
Peru

This was a great tour to see the main sites of the Sacred Valley as well as an introduction to Incan Civilization. It's all driven with different viewpoints and Incan ruins. We greatly enjoyed it as a slower start while we acclimatized to the altitude. It does include a lunch at a buffet serving common Peruvian cuisine which was a great way to try some popular and different dishes before fully committing to a whole plate at a different restaurant. The ruins are great but anticipate a lot of walking and stairs (as well as sun). You'll also drive to lots of different little towns and get a bit of the vibe of what it's like to live there. The roads are bumpy so anticipate that. There is a typical tour stop in a silver store where a employee talked to us about the different designs and types of silver in jewelry - to be honest he talked so fast no one in the group understood him beyond 1 or 2 points and then you are invited to walk around the store; there's no pressure to buy anything at all and we just briefly glanced around before leaving with no issue but it wasn't something we were expecting and would rather have skipped.

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Moray & Maras ATV Tour
Moray & Maras ATV Tour
Peru

The morning drive to Moray took us through a less used road which was actually really nice because it gave us a chance to see the path the locals often take as well as unique views of the Sacred Valley. It also did allow us to pull over and get lots of photos as needed. The salt flats were amazing to see as were the Moray terraces. The ATV tour with Mountainview Experiences was probably the weakest link in our entire tour. It took a bit of time for them to get us organized (which is abnormal as everything else on this was super smooth). One of us then ran out of gas fairly early on and we got stuck for a while waiting for someone to bring us more gas; another ATV group came across us and the tour operator made us switch ATVs with the other group so we could continue on...only for us to run into the other group still stuck on our loop back which made us feel awful ( we assumed they were done and hence the switch but that seems less likely now). A bit more time stopping to see the views and take pictures would have been nice but it seems this didn't happen due to the previous delays and us having to catch a train. The instructions on how to ride the ATVs were mostly clear and outside of the delay/issue it was an enjoyable experience otherwise. The salt flats were nice and our guide took us to a stall where we were able to try some chocolates with no pressure to buy anything. They even pulled over so we could get some nice shots of the flats before we made it all the way down.

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Lunch at Mountainview
Lunch at Mountainview
Peru

The food at Mountainview was great although it did take some time for each course to come out (our driver and guide were done their main courses before our main courses arrived and we had already started on our appetizers before they had ordered) and because of the ATV tour delays we felt like we had to rush the dessert part to make our train despite our tour guide not making us feel rushed. The area is quite clean and the view is definitely fantastic. The eating area is indoors but there's lots of space to wander outdoors and take pictures. The food was fantastic and we greatly enjoyed it. It was also quite a bit of food so we were all quite full when done. I

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Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

This was the main point of our Peru trip and a bucket list item. It was fantastic and breathtaking no matter how many times you see the iconic photo. The line up to get on the bus that takes you up can be crazy long and it took us about 20 minutes to board a bus but the buses were always coming and we got to Machu Picchu about 10 minutes after our entry time with no delay entering the ruins. There's a decent amount of steps to start circuit 1 and 2 which covers most of Machu Picchu so be prepared for that and there's going to be lots of people. Our guide was able to get some fantastic shots of us from angles that hid a lot of the people so definitely trust your guide. It also helps bring the entire city to perspective having someone knowledgeable talk about it. It started chilly but all the walking definitely makes you feel warm so layers is key as well as a raincoat as no umbrellas are allowed. Because of how late we booked our trip we got a later entry time but didn't feel rushed when we had to make it back for our afternoon train (Valeriano was a fantastic guide despite the time constraints). And at no point did we feel like we missed out on anything by the time we left. We did have to skip lunch but we stopped for snacks both before heading to Machu Picchu and before catching the train (if you are on the Vistadome train they provide a small snack box) which tided us over until dinner.

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Cusco Day Hike
Cusco Day Hike
Cusco

We got really lucky and were able to see an end of the school year church celebration on our way out of the city which Valeriano stopped to let us film and enjoy even though it definitely delayed us. The hike starts with climbing a fair amount of steps to get out of the city with some great views. It does pass through some local and farming areas as well as follow parts of the Inca trail and we got to have some frequent stops along the way because the altitude does get to you. It was definitely way more strenuous than we expected for being a 4 hour hike but it was worth it to see the ruins around Cusco. It's also less visited than other ruins so there weren't many others there even though it was a weekend. One part of the trail has you going down a slightly steep hill were we did have a few tricky areas. Our tour guide did stop and buy us snacks and water before we met up so there's a brief snack break/picnic on some ruins to let you rest which was enjoyable. From there the rest of the hike isn't as challenging but we were definitely tired by the end of it. Be prepared for a heavier workout than you'd expect.

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Cusco Tour
Cusco Tour
Peru

The Cusco city tour covers a lot of the immediate ruins outside of Cusco such as Saqsayamun and well as the Sun temple in Cusco - essentially places that are hard to get to by yourself. It doesn't cover as much within the city itself but most of that can be discovered by yourself walking around. It was a nice easy tour to wrap up our stay in Cusco with our international flights later in the afternoon. It's less physical than the rest but do keep in mind that the parking lots and the actual ruins can require some walking. There's lots of stalls along the way to buy any last minute souvenirs although they are pricier than buying at San Pedro market in Cusco. We opted to visit the textile workshop and feed llamas which was enjoyable and got a quick workshop on how to tell fake from real Alpaca wool. There was also the option to buy products (without any pushback on that) which was nice because we got some great gifts at cheaper cost. Overall we greatly enjoyed the tour.

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Local specialist: Jessica Danker
Jessica
Jessica Danker
Local specialist in New York City | Replied on Nov 01, 2023

So glad to hear you had such a great time! Thank you as well for such a detailed review. It is super helpful for me and the providers. It was a pleasure helping you plan this trip and I hope you created many memories along the way.

Used kimkim to customize a 12 day trip to Pe...
Peru | Sep 1 - Sep 12, 2023

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Terry W.
Pearland, TX | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2023
Used kimkim to customize a 12 day trip to Peru with time in Lima, Paracas, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Puno and loved every minute of it. Anne organized every transfer, guide, ticket, hotel, etc… and everything went perfectly. As a well seasoned traveler who usually does all the organizing and bookings myself, kimkim saved us hours (if not weeks) of work on this trip. All our guides were fantastic - kind, professional, intelligent - and made sure we were taken... Read more

Used kimkim to customize a 12 day trip to Peru with time in Lima, Paracas, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Puno and loved every minute of it. Anne organized every transfer, guide, ticket, hotel, etc… and everything went perfectly. As a well seasoned traveler who usually does all the organizing and bookings myself, kimkim saved us hours (if not weeks) of work on this trip. All our guides were fantastic - kind, professional, intelligent - and made sure we were taken care of at all times. Most notably, we spent a good amount of time with Gabrielle and Sondro in Cusco (they were exceptional!). Eddie at Machu Picchu and Willy in Puno also took great care of us. Kimkim made great hotel choices - excellent locations, services, and amenities and their suggestions on activities in Peru were spot on! Would definitely use kimkim again! Love love love!! Thank you for the wonderful holiday!❤️

Hotel Reviews
La Hacienda Bahía Paracas
Paracas

This resort is really a special place… we were only there for one night but I wished it was for more. It was beautiful to start, right on the ocean and the nature preserve which includes the bird sanctuary but the grounds alone were stunning. Seems there’s something for everyone- water activities, playground, spa, a gym, fine dining, and a fantastic museum!!

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Easy access to town but stunning surroundings what can I say, this place is special…
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Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Urubamba

This place was beautiful! It’s a former monastery surrounded by mountains with a chapel and courtyards and grounds so pretty and flush with flowers, I think I must have taken 500 pictures here alone! It is peaceful and serene here, just lovely! There are several restaurants, a cafe/ice cream shop, bar, etc… location is great for seeing sites in and around Sacred Valley.

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Local specialist: Anne Godoy
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Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Oct 30, 2023

Hello Terry,
I am so happy to read that your experience went perfectly and you had a great time in Peru with us. All our team here always do their best with the details, and the guides we work with are very knowledgeable and excellent people. I am glad to know that you ended up enjoying our hotel recommendations. If you ever come back to Peru, maybe you could stay longer in Paracas. Thanks again for trusting us with your trip. We wish you and your sister the best!

Johanna was great to work with!
Peru | Oct 11 - Oct 20, 2023

Cindy
Cindy B.
Appleton, WI | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2023
Johanna was great to work with! Very patient with many messages back and forth trying to decide where to go and what to do. Would highly recommend working with her to friends and family. Our portion of our trip in the Amazon was great. Javier was the best guide! Next we spent time with Edwin in Cusco going to Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo. Johanna strongly recommended the ATV tour and it was definitely a highlight. The lunch with the llamas after ATV was... Read more

Johanna was great to work with! Very patient with many messages back and forth trying to decide where to go and what to do. Would highly recommend working with her to friends and family. Our portion of our trip in the Amazon was great. Javier was the best guide! Next we spent time with Edwin in Cusco going to Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo. Johanna strongly recommended the ATV tour and it was definitely a highlight. The lunch with the llamas after ATV was incredible. We loved Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu hike as well as Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo, both highlights of the trip. Edwin was also the best guide, full of knowledge and fun to spend our days with. His driver John was a rockstar too. The trip couldn’t have gone any better, far exceeded expectations for all 8 of us! Thank you!!

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Oct 21, 2023

Hi Cindy,
I’m so glad to hear you and your friends had a great time in Peru! Looking forward to helping you plan your future trips to LATAM.

Best,
Johanna

Adventure in the Amazon, the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Peru | Oct 10 - Oct 17, 2023

Andy
Andy W.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Liz at Andean Travel constructed a perfect itinerary for us.
Particular high points were the Amazon rainforests (Corto Maltes) where our guide, Franklin, was outstanding.
Naturally the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu was also a big highlight. Our guide for the day at Machu Picchu, Xavier, was excellent - he provided the right level of detail and gave us time to explore on our own when appropriate.
Huge credit also to Lisbeth at Andean Travel who was on hand to ensure that the packed...
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Liz at Andean Travel constructed a perfect itinerary for us.
Particular high points were the Amazon rainforests (Corto Maltes) where our guide, Franklin, was outstanding.
Naturally the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu was also a big highlight. Our guide for the day at Machu Picchu, Xavier, was excellent - he provided the right level of detail and gave us time to explore on our own when appropriate.
Huge credit also to Lisbeth at Andean Travel who was on hand to ensure that the packed itinerary went smoothly every step of the way.

Hotel Review
Corto Maltes Amazon Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

The perfect combination of solitude and comfort conveniently positioned on the Madre de Dios river in the Amazonian rainforest. We spent 3 days at Corto Maltes and enjoyed 2-3 expertly guided treks into the jungle each day.

Authenticity & Character
Great level of comfort without detracting from the authenticity of the jungle/rainforest location.
Location
Madre de Dios river. Arrival and departure by boat.
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Activity Review
Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Puerto Maldonado

The highlight (alongside Machu Picchu) of our Peru trip. Our guide, Franklin, was outstanding.

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Food was excellent in light of the rainforest location (and I’m a veggie which can raise a challenge where there are limitations on the options available).
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Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Oct 21, 2023

Hi Andy,
Thank you very much for the great comments! I'm sharing it with the guides and our team at the office.
It was a pleasure to help you with your experience in Peru.
Kind regards.
Liz.

I knew nothing about Peru before I went, but ...
Peru | Sep 30 - Oct 8, 2023

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Paige L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

I knew nothing about Peru before I went, but Lupe, Natty, Yuri, and everyone on the Aspiring Adventures team that kimkim connected us to were great. We learned a ton about Peru's culture, cuisine and wildlife and I'd absolutely recommend Peru, Aspiring Adventures, and kimkim for anyone who buys a cheap flight to Peru knowing nothing and wants to come out with an amazing experience and a new appreciation for every kind of potato and pisco.

Local specialist: Lupe Rojas
Lupe
Lupe Rojas
Local specialist in Lima and Cusco, Peru | Replied on Oct 20, 2023

We are very gratefull with your reviews , it was a pleasure to share a little of our beloved country with you guys.

We hope to hear from you and to be part of your future trips.

Big hugs from Aspiring Adventure's team

Everything worked out fine except something I...
Peru | Oct 4 - Oct 9, 2023

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Anitha S.
Parker, CO | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023
Everything worked out fine except something I had asked for and never heard back or taken care during the trip. Some of the girls celebrated their 40th bday and I had requested for a lighter to Johanna first. I was told the team is already planning something. I also talked to the local guide about it a day prior and she said it will be taken care. Yet there was nothing planned or ever communicated to me. If I was told there was nothing planned by them, I would have planned something for the... Read more

Everything worked out fine except something I had asked for and never heard back or taken care during the trip. Some of the girls celebrated their 40th bday and I had requested for a lighter to Johanna first. I was told the team is already planning something. I also talked to the local guide about it a day prior and she said it will be taken care. Yet there was nothing planned or ever communicated to me. If I was told there was nothing planned by them, I would have planned something for the girls at Machu Pichchu. Disappointed. Also, the driver was not willing to turn on AC for most of the time in the van for whatsoever reason even requesting for it multiple times.

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian

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Peru | Sep 1 - Sep 13, 2023

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Mike G.
Highlands Ranch, CO | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2023
The Lares Trek was awesome! Our team was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Our guide carried us all the way through to Machu Pichu! The Amazon adventure was Awesome as well. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and professional. Same with Rainbow Mountain with Jesus! Very disappointed with the Xima hotel. Not a 4 star hotel. The room was dirty and bath room floor had feces on it! We would like our money back for the Xima hotel stay Read more

The Lares Trek was awesome! Our team was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Our guide carried us all the way through to Machu Pichu!

The Amazon adventure was Awesome as well. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and professional.

Same with Rainbow Mountain with Jesus!

Very disappointed with the Xima hotel. Not a 4 star hotel. The room was dirty and bath room floor had feces on it! We would like our money back for the Xima hotel stay

Hotel Review
Xima Exclusive Cusco
Cusco
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Local specialist: Anne Godoy
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Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Oct 10, 2023

We are really happy your overall you experience with our services went well, and that we can help you while you were here. We will consider your feedback, and we send it to the hotel.

Thanks for trusting us!

Johanna and Kristy helped us organize the tri...
Peru | Sep 9 - Sep 24, 2023

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Olof M.
Antioch, CA | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2023

Johanna and Kristy helped us organize the trip of a lifetime. They were very responsive during the trip itself, and quickly solved a logistical issue that popped up. Thank you!

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Oct 01, 2023

Hi Olof,
We’re so happy to hear you had an unforgettable time in Peru! We look forward to helping coordinate any future trips to South America!

Best,
Johanna

Francesca did a great job getting things in p...
Peru | Sep 6 - Sep 22, 2023

Roger
Roger W.
Brevard, NC | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2023
Francesca did a great job getting things in place for a smooth trip. All of our guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. There was a small glitch with our last hotel but the team quickly fixed it. Read more

Francesca did a great job getting things in place for a smooth trip. All of our guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. There was a small glitch with our last hotel but the team quickly fixed it.

Activity Reviews
Lima City & Food Tour - (PM Tour)
Lima City & Food Tour - (PM Tour)
Peru

The food was delicious. I would have liked to have more local, downhome type experience rather than "fancy" places.

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Food
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Journey to the Heart of The Inca Empire - Cusco City and San Pedro Market Tour
Journey to the Heart of The Inca Empire - Cusco City and San Pedro Market Tour
Cusco

Emelia was an amazing guide and very attentative.

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Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo
Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo
Peru

Amazing experience. Would higly recommend.

Food
Lunch at Mountainview
Lunch at Mountainview
Peru

Amazing food. A fun time with the animals. Views were outstanding.

Sacred Valley Via Ferrate & Zip Line
Sacred Valley Via Ferrate & Zip Line
Peru

Just wow. Our guide for the climb and zipline was incredibly patient and kind.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Puno to Colca Canyon
Puno to Colca Canyon
Peru

Jesus was a pleasure to work with.

 Short Inca Trail Day 1: Hiking to Machu Picchu via Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
Short Inca Trail Day 1: Hiking to Machu Picchu via Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
Peru
Local specialist: Francesca Garofolin
Francesca
Francesca Garofolin
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Oct 23, 2023

Hey Roger,

Thank you for choosing us to organize this trip for you! We are so happy to hear about your positive experience in Peru. We are delighted that you found our guides knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We look forward to the opportunity of assisting you with future adventures :)

Safe travels!

It was great
Peru | Sep 15 - Sep 22, 2023

Rehema
Rehema B.
Oro Valley, AZ | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023

It was great. I felt really supported by the team. Our guides Dennis and Roger were really knowledgeable and friendly. Paul checked in with us to make sure we were okay when our flight was delayed without being prompted. I've never used a travel service before but this was a pleasant experience.

Local specialist: Paul Jones

Peru was AWESOME - Kimkim made it even better
Peru | Sep 9 - Sep 22, 2023

Jeff
Jeff G.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023
Fran crafted the perfect 2 week trip for me and my wife, and along with Kristy (also on the Kimkim team) made sure that everything went seamlessly.
They checked in regularly, and when things went sideways (as they can when traveling, or in our case when an airplane loses an engine shortly after takeoff resulting in [thank goodness only] missed connections) they jumped in to ensure we were looked after.
We also can not say enough good things about our guide and host through the Sacred...
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Fran crafted the perfect 2 week trip for me and my wife, and along with Kristy (also on the Kimkim team) made sure that everything went seamlessly.
They checked in regularly, and when things went sideways (as they can when traveling, or in our case when an airplane loses an engine shortly after takeoff resulting in [thank goodness only] missed connections) they jumped in to ensure we were looked after.
We also can not say enough good things about our guide and host through the Sacred Valley, Cusco, and Machu Picchu, our friend Valerio. Travel with him if you can!
Our driver in Luma, Jean Carlos, was wonderful too. Please tell him I said to say, "I love you" again!
We will certainly book our next trip with Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
Lima

Could not be more central, and a short walk from countless fun places and great restaurants.

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Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado
Urubamba

We stayed at three different locations of the Casa Andina family of hotels during our trip to Lima, and they were all GREAT. But this was the best. The grounds were exquisite. The rooms were unique. Best of all, the staff were AMAZING! Gracious and helpful, and most knew our names without an introduction. There's not a ton to do / see by walking off the hotel grounds, but you're in the Sacred Valley: you didn't come here to see the hotel - use this as your home base for your adventures. Stay here if you can.

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Location
Staff
The entire team were wonderful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Lima

Aguas Calientes is a tourist town, but this location felt like a pleasant retreat from the buzz going on outside. It's central to everything, and the rooms and staff were all great.

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Casa Andina Premium Cusco
Cusco

This hotel positively nails the authentic and character qualifications, plus it has a good location, and all sorts of amenities both in the hotel and right in the neighborhood. There was some kind of misunderstanding when we checked in about a deposit/pre-payment, but that was also quickly resolved. We greatly enjoyed our stay here.

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Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata

This is named the Tambopata Research Center for a reason: it's in the middle of untouched rainforest. If you can't live without a blow dryer, don't stay here. If the thought of a bat flying past you is probably, don't stay here. And yes, there will be bugs, and rain, and heat. But if you want to stay in lovely, clean rooms, and eat delicious food, and experience the rainforest, then this is for you. The staff are great, and there are activities for all tastes. We'd go back again in a heartbeat!

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Activity Review
Lunch at Mountainview
Lunch at Mountainview
Peru

Aptly named for its location, this spot nails the sweet spot for a cool vibe, great food, and a modern but very authentic feel.

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Local specialist: Francesca Garofolin
Francesca
Francesca Garofolin
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Sep 30, 2023

Hey Jeff!

Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic experience with us! It's wonderful to know that our team ensured a seamless and enjoyable journey for you, even when unexpected challenges arose. We truly appreciate your kind words about Valerio and Jean Carlos. Your warm regards will be passed along! We can't wait to assist you with your next adventure, and we look forward to creating more unforgettable travel experiences for you.

Safe travels!

Kimkim for South America, look no further!
Peru | Sep 3 - Sep 17, 2023

Kakoli
Kakoli K.
India | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2023
Our trip to Peru was amazing and unforgettable! Firstly, a huge applause for Johanna Fabian, our Trip Planner. She was with me beginning to end. She helped plan our trip in detail and customised it in every way that I wanted. She responded promptly to all my mails and queries, and it is because of her attitude, experience and promptness, that I felt confident in proceeding with Kimkim! Even after we landed in Lima, she was following up with me about the trip! A very big thank you to... Read more

Our trip to Peru was amazing and unforgettable! Firstly, a huge applause for Johanna Fabian, our Trip Planner. She was with me beginning to end. She helped plan our trip in detail and customised it in every way that I wanted. She responded promptly to all my mails and queries, and it is because of her attitude, experience and promptness, that I felt confident in proceeding with Kimkim! Even after we landed in Lima, she was following up with me about the trip! A very big thank you to Johanna!
The transfers were very good and there were Kimkim representatives on time, in every place where we needed to be received!
The handling was smooth as silk with every arrangement in place completely in sync with the trip plan!
The hotels were superb!Especially wonderful was the Antigua Sans Blas in Cusco!Ours was a 4 star trip but the AC Hotel by Marriott in Lima and GHL Hotel in Puno were 5 star!
Guides Carlos ( Lima Gourmet), Flor in Cusco, Sacred Valley, Manchu Picchu and Marcia in Titicaca were wonderful and well-informed,! Flor is an excellent photographer too! Kristy and Johanna , of course, we’re excellent planners!

Our once -in- a - lifetime holiday to Peru was as magical and unforgettable as it was, thanks to Kimkim! We will definitely recommend your services to friends and family and plan to travel to South America again with you!

Hotel Reviews
AC Hotel by Marriott Lima Miraflores
Lima

Excellent service! Amazing delectable breakfast spread! Location couldn’t get better - in Miraflores, right at the Larcomar and Malecon!

Authenticity & Character
Location
In Miraflores, right on the Larcomar and Malecon, overlooking the Pacific!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Breakfast was super
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado

Absolutely fabulous arrangements in the middle of the Amazon forest! The food is unbelievably good, including the service by Antonio and team! However, there are power cuts from 10:30 pm till 5 am and from 3:30 pm till 5:30 pm. The afternoon cuts are unbearably hot , the nights are still tolerable because it gets cool, if you’re lucky! There could be extra fans just above the bed and some extra light points.

Authenticity & Character
Very stylish cabanas!
Location
Staff
Excellent service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and stylish but extremely hot during the power cuts. Must provide a ceiling fan above the bed or at least a stand fan. There should be a light in the shower and bathroom, too creepy just to use the lantern for light.
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Beautiful hotel, absolutely marvellous staff! Such prompt and polite service. The breakfast is amazing! The 24/7 coca tea and mint tea, served with a smile in the room and the hot water bags tucked into the bed at dusk were so so nice!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful property
Location
Walking distance to the plaza / centre
Staff
So efficient, polite , prompt and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Full marks for comfort , cleanliness and care!
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Simple and sweet! Interesting location right on the railway platform!!

Authenticity & Character
Nice views, large organic garden
Location
Walking distance from car park, hence you can wheel your luggage on your own to the hotel. Since it’s on the rail platform, it’s very easy to hop on to the train!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Located in a noisy street. Reception staff very efficient but dining room staff too busy, unwelcoming, unhelpful. Clearly overworked! This hotel is more like a 3 star , rather than a 4 star property
Staff
Dining room staff are poorly trained, clearly overworked, unwilling, unhelpful with orders ( language barrier)
Cleanliness & Comfort
GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno
Lago Titicaca, Puno

Beautiful location right on Lake Titicaca! Couldn’t ask for more! Prompt service, efficient receptionist especially Lucienne. Vast breakfast selection, very good service by Johann! We were allowed a late checkout at 2 pm since our flight was in the early evening, much appreciated!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on Lake Titicaca, rooms with lake views, a gorgeous lookout point !
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Morning visit to Ollantaytambo and train to AC
Morning visit to Ollantaytambo and train to AC
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Perurail Viatadome from Ollyantaytambo to Aquas Calentes is an unforgettable experience, do not miss it!
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Food
Unbelievable food - choices, preparation and service , in the middle of the Amazon! A big thanks to Antonio and team!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rico was good
Transport
Nice boat
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado

We couldn’t do the Gamitana Creek tour because the boat was not available. Should ideally have better planning of schedules so that all trips are possible

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cusco Tour
Cusco Tour
Peru

Flor, our guide, was exceptional! Very well informed, articulate and patient!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Into the Amazon: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Into the Amazon: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ideally keep at least 1.5 hours to get from your Lima hotel to Lima airport. The traffic is heavy. The airport is busy and chaotic! And most of the staff do not speak English. So have a lot of time in hand to avoid all these stresses!
Transport
Depart Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Depart Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Peru

The transport from the reserve by water and then to the airport, along with our “stored” luggage was extremely smooth and efficient. A big thanks to Jordan, who handled the transport and checkin / check out!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly from Puno to Lima, Depart Peru
Fly from Puno to Lima, Depart Peru
Puno

The hotel was very kind to allow a late check out. So our departure was very relaxed!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Please keep 1.5 hours from Puno to Juliaca airport, it is far. 1 hour isn’t really enough! Thankfully the airport is small and not too busy.
Transport
Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco - Pisac - Maras  - Moray
Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco - Pisac - Maras - Moray
Peru

Detailed visit to all these places. Flor was very good!

Quality of Experience
Food
Amazing food, beautifully plated at Mountain View, with views of mountains , glaciers and llamas! Fantastic experience!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Excellent big car to ourselves! Very food driver Alex!
Machu Picchu Excursion (Circuit 1, 2, 3, or 4)
Machu Picchu Excursion (Circuit 1, 2, 3, or 4)
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Puno: Free day
Welcome to Puno: Free day
Puno

Unforgettable journey on the Perurail Titicaca! Do not miss this! Speak to your planner accordingly since it’s not available daily! Truly premium!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lake Titicaca Tour: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island
Lake Titicaca Tour: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island
Puno

Beautiful experience! Our guide Marcia was good and friendly!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lima City & Food Tour
Lima City & Food Tour
Peru

Brilliant tour! So much to learn, eat, drink! Highly recommended! Carlos, our guide, was excellent!

Quality of Experience
The food places chosen were top notch! Hadn’t expected such a premium experience!
Food
Excellent food choices! Great Pisco Sour at Limana Bar!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Carlos was well informed, very nice and articulate!
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Oct 16, 2023

Hi Kakoli,
I'm so glad to hear you and your husband had a great time in Peru. My team and I look forward to helping you plan your future trips to South America!

All the best,
Johanna

Trip was amazing. Very well planned by Liz.
Peru | Aug 30 - Sep 10, 2023

Sailesh
Sailesh P.
West Palm Beach, FL | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2023
Trip was amazing. Very well planned by Liz. Read more

Trip was amazing. Very well planned by Liz.

Activity Reviews
Private tour to  Moray, Maras & Shared Pachamanca Lunch farm Tour
Private tour to Moray, Maras & Shared Pachamanca Lunch farm Tour
Sacred Valley
Quality of Experience
Food was so delicious
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV HTL (Belmond AC)
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV HTL (Belmond AC)
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Cusco City Tour & San Pedro Market
Private Cusco City Tour & San Pedro Market
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Trek
Private Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Trek
Cusco

Very glad we selected to visit rainbow mountain. Recommend to all must visit Rainbow mountain

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Briefing about your future tour/trek
Briefing about your future tour/trek
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Titicaca Train from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Titicaca Train from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Peru

Excellent trip on Train Very different had very good time during 10 hours trip

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Taquile & Uros Reed Islands Tour
Private Taquile & Uros Reed Islands Tour
Puno

WOW , who can imagine such island exists had very good tone understanding how they created island and their daily life .

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Shared Lima Dining Experience: Culture, Flavor & Style (PM)
Shared Lima Dining Experience: Culture, Flavor & Style (PM)
Lima

Had really good time and enjoyed food at all 4 restaurants

Quality of Experience
All services, Peruvian people and food was amazing
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Lima City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs
Private Lima City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs
Lima
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flight from  {{start_location}}  to Cusco & Private tour to Awanakancha, Pisac Sites & Market
Flight from {{start_location}} to Cusco & Private tour to Awanakancha, Pisac Sites & Market
Peru
Quality of Experience
9
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Sep 20, 2023

Hi Sailesh,
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review!
It was a pleasure to help you with the planning. I shared your review with our team ana all are happy to know you had a great time here! We all were happy to be part of your experience in Peru.
Please take care and let me know if we can help you in the future!
BTW, Great pixs! 😊
kind regards.
Liz.

Perfect
Peru | Jul 12 - Jul 21, 2023

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Constance S.
Luxembourg | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023

Thank you for such a lovely trip. Our guide was not only knowledgable, but able to communicate well. She explained the culture past and present, architecture, flora and answered our numerous questions. Our trip was unforgettable.

Local specialist: Jessica Danker
Jessica
Jessica Danker
Local specialist in New York City | Replied on Oct 04, 2023

Glad to hear you enjoyed your time in Peru! It was a pleasure helping you plan this trip. Thank you!

Beautiful Peru
Peru | Sep 2 - Sep 9, 2023

Maria
Maria M.
Hunts Point, NY | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023

We really enjoyed our time and sad that it had to end. We were taken great care of especially in Cusco where we spent most of our time. We had safe drivers mostly by Sr. Carlos and our superhuman tour guide Sr. Valerio who was very knowledgeable and patient with our slow pacing trying to get acclimated while hiking and trekking. They were accommodating of our time because we wanted to start early and they were punctual. Not a second was wasted. We are very appreciative of the entire team!

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Sep 12, 2023

Hi Maria,
I'm so glad to hear you and your friends had a great time in Peru! We look forward to helping you in your future trips to South America.

Johanna

Machu Picchu
Peru | Aug 29 - Sep 5, 2023

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Bristi C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023
Our first South American trip was amazing and another win with KimKim. Liz Karen provided great service in working through any questions/issues that arose with local vendors. The Short Inca Trail was amazing and our guide Claudio was great - can't recommend enough. We likely spent one too many days in Cusco for our liking and wish we had optimized our travel time to Ollantaytambo for a day tour and just went to Machu Picchu instead of returning to Cusco and making another trip to the train... Read more

Our first South American trip was amazing and another win with KimKim. Liz Karen provided great service in working through any questions/issues that arose with local vendors. The Short Inca Trail was amazing and our guide Claudio was great - can't recommend enough. We likely spent one too many days in Cusco for our liking and wish we had optimized our travel time to Ollantaytambo for a day tour and just went to Machu Picchu instead of returning to Cusco and making another trip to the train station later in the week. The cooking class in Cusco was fun and we enjoyed the walking tour as well.

Hotel Reviews
Tierra Viva Miraflores Centro
Miraflores

Great location, comfy beds and good breakfast.

Casa Biru Hotel Boutique
Cusco

Loved the location and the little courtyard. Pillows were a little hard for liking but was clean and staff was very friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Susanna Inn
Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

It's at the very end of a street once you get off the busy. Many restaurants/stores along the way. Was clean and the beds were comfy by amenities were sparse. A little bar of soap and package of shampoo were provided (we had just brought backpacks so were expecting shampoo/conditioner and a hair dryer.) Breakfast was also pretty sparse as well. Staff was friendly but could have used a little more comfort after our hiking.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Shared Cooking Classes Ivanna Lescano  (18:00 - 19:30) w/assistance
Shared Cooking Classes Ivanna Lescano (18:00 - 19:30) w/assistance
Cusco
Private Mystic Experience & Culture Immersion at San Pedro Local Market
Private Mystic Experience & Culture Immersion at San Pedro Local Market
Cusco

Tour guide was nice but very different. He had a lot to share on the spiritual side but once we were ready to move on and not focus on that he did not pick up the hint. Great way to see the city but the beginning of the tour could have been sped up. Seeing the city from high up and then walking parts of the Inca Trail were very cool. The market was also worth visiting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Peru
Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero tour
Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero tour
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared Short Inca Trail trek 2/2: Machu Picchu
Shared Short Inca Trail trek 2/2: Machu Picchu
Peru
Private Lima City Tour and Larco Museum
Private Lima City Tour and Larco Museum
Lima

Guide was knowledgeable. Would have loved to have lunch at the restaurant next to the museum, it was beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Sep 20, 2023

Hi Bristi,
Thank you very much for your comments, these help us to improve our service. I'll share this with the rest of our team.
I'm happy to know that you enjoyed your trip to Peru. I will be always happy to help you if needed in the future.
Please take care!
Liz.

Amazing trip to Peru!
Peru | Aug 25 - Sep 4, 2023

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Bilin C.
Coney Island, NY | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2023
We had an amazing trip in Peru, planned by Martina with Kimkim. All our local guides were great, and we enjoyed all the places we visited. We booked a private tour and our guides were very flexible with timing and such. We started the tours each morning, and were back to the hotel late afternoon everyday and it felt like a nice mix between guided tour and free time for ourselves each day. Some thing that could have done better -
1. We arrived in Lima late in the evening and were supposed to...
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We had an amazing trip in Peru, planned by Martina with Kimkim. All our local guides were great, and we enjoyed all the places we visited. We booked a private tour and our guides were very flexible with timing and such. We started the tours each morning, and were back to the hotel late afternoon everyday and it felt like a nice mix between guided tour and free time for ourselves each day. Some thing that could have done better -
1. We arrived in Lima late in the evening and were supposed to have a free half day to tour Lima ourselves the next day, before we flight to Cusco in the afternoon(we asked for an afternoon flight so we could have the free half day in Lima). That's why we chose to stay in a hotel in Miraflores(45mins from the airport) instead of right by the airport. However, the pick up time to the airport was 9am for our 1pm flight. We ended up staying in a hotel far from the airport for no reason, wasting our whole morning, just waiting at the airport for the flight.
2. Our return flight from Lima was around midnight so we had a full long day. The tour planned originally was to go to Caral archaeological site, which is 4.5 hours each way. That's 9 hours of car time plus we had to fly home that night. So instead, we decided to do a Lima city tour instead(since again we couldn't do it ourselves earlier). The tour was good, but it did feel like it was dragged long because we had so much time to fill. The local guides were very flexible though, changing our plans from Caral to Lima city tour with short notice.
Overall, we still had a great experience with Kimkim and would go with them again.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel El Patio
Miraflores, Lima

Room was clean, nothing special. Not a ton of options at breakfast, poor wifi connection

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Great hotel! Stayed here twice with different rooms, both were great! Friendly staff, tea time every night. They had a really good spa menu too.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Cute hotel right at the train station, super easy to take the train to Machu Picchu. Although it's right at the train station, we couldn't hear the train from our room at all. They have a nice farm of animals and vegetables, and a very nice restaurant that uses fresh seasonable vegetables from their garden.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Corto Maltes Amazon Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

Nice lodge, friendly staff. It's amazing how many excursions you could go on just around their lodge. Food was good too!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Martina Capel
Martina
Martina Capel
Local specialist in France | Replied on Sep 11, 2023

Dear Bilin,
I'm so happy that you enjoyed your trip to Peru and that you had a great experience !
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, I will certainly take your comments into account to give an even better service to our travellers.
Warm regards,
Martina

A wonderful Trip!
Peru | Aug 13 - Aug 19, 2023

Cris
Cris K.
Medford, MA | Reviewed on Sep 04, 2023
We had a great time! The guides and drivers we had in all of the places we went (Paracas/Ica, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima) were all great people, and we got to a few of them more personally. Everything went pretty much according to plan, and there was only one planned activity that we were unable to do (wine-tasting). Our guide in Cusco and Machu Picchu (Emilia) and driver in Lima (Jean Carlos) were especially friendly and helpful! We were also fortunate to have great weather the whole trip.... Read more

We had a great time! The guides and drivers we had in all of the places we went (Paracas/Ica, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima) were all great people, and we got to a few of them more personally. Everything went pretty much according to plan, and there was only one planned activity that we were unable to do (wine-tasting). Our guide in Cusco and Machu Picchu (Emilia) and driver in Lima (Jean Carlos) were especially friendly and helpful! We were also fortunate to have great weather the whole trip.
Thank you, Kim-Kim! We will remember this trip for a long time!

Hotel Reviews
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Wonderful hotel! The staff were friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere and decor of the hotel were fantastic! The restaurant breakfasts were great, and the hotel room was clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again and would happily recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Cusco!

Authenticity & Character
Charming decor, nice atmosphere.
Location
Very central, close to restaurants and Plaza De Armas.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Unfortunately, this hotel did not meet our expectations. We arrived late in the day and were tired. The room was sizable and clean, but the beds were too small and the mattresses too hard. They were uncomfortable to sleep in. Their hotel restaurant was okay, but felt a bit small and tight. It didn’t really have any charm. The one redeeming feature is that it is located in the Ollantaytambo train station, so it was very easy for us to catch out train the next morning to Machu Picchu and to arrange to have the hotel keep some of our things until we returned from there.

Authenticity & Character
Restaurant was rather boring
Location
Close to the train station
Staff
They were friendly and courteous
Cleanliness & Comfort
Uncomfortable beds - too small and too hard
Iberostar Selection Miraflores
Lima

Nice hotel! Centrally located in Miraflores within walking distance of the shopping district and waterfront. Nice view from the room. The swimming pool on the rooftop was very nice and relaxing to be in! The room was clean, spacious and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Very nice, rooftop pool is great!
Location
Centrally located
Staff
Friendly and courteous
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, spacious and comfortable
Activity Reviews
Arrival to Lima: Free Day to Explore
Arrival to Lima: Free Day to Explore
Lima

Arrived very late at night (early morning) due to a flight delay. Bug we were met by the driver and taken to our hotel quickly.

Quality of Experience
Late night arrival
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly, helpful
Transport
Comfortable
Bus transfer from Lima to Paracas & Classic Nazca Lines from Pisco Airport
Bus transfer from Lima to Paracas & Classic Nazca Lines from Pisco Airport
Peru

It was great! The trip down on the bus was a bit long , but we were able to rest and sleep a bit. We were met by the guide/driver (Luis) and he was very helpful. We were hungry and he kindly took us to a nearby restaurant to eat something. He also arranged for us to look around Paracas, which was nice. The flight to Nazca and the lines was fine, but viewing the lines was sometimes challenging to see, and I got motion sick during part of the flight. We were happy to get the experience of going there and seeing the lines!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very friendly, helpful
Transport
Very comfortable
Tour and Tasting at the Tacama Winery
Tour and Tasting at the Tacama Winery
Peru

The estate is beautiful, and the meal we had there was great! The tour was interesting, the guide knowledgeable and spoke English well, but we had been hoping to visit a winery and because of poor planning, we weren’t able to visit the winery but instead a Pisco distillery. It was okay, but not the same as if we had visited the winery.

Quality of Experience
We wanted to visit a WINERY, not distillery
Food
Tasty
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and courteous
Transport
comfortable
Fly to Cusco, and Sacred Valley Expedition: Exploring Chinchero and Ollantaytambo
Fly to Cusco, and Sacred Valley Expedition: Exploring Chinchero and Ollantaytambo
Peru

Great experiences - visiting a community textile factory in Chinchero, great lunch and scenic trip to Ollantaytambo, visited Inca ruins in Ollantaytambo. The only problem was that the beds in the hotel room were not comfortable.

Quality of Experience
Food
Tasty (especially the buffet in Urubamba).
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and courteous
Transport
Comfortable
Train from Urubamba, then Explore Machu Picchu
Train from Urubamba, then Explore Machu Picchu
Peru

Excellent weather, a great guide, fascinating ruins. It was a great experience. Even the train trip there and back was a lot of fun!

Quality of Experience
Just a great trip to these amazing ruins!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very friendly and helpful
Transport
Comfortable
Cusco Tour
Cusco Tour
Peru

It was great! Emilia was a great guide and really helped us to understand what we were seeing.

Quality of Experience
Overall, a great experience!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and helpful
Transport
Comfortable
Fly from Cusco to Lima
Fly from Cusco to Lima
Peru

A good flight. No problems at all.

Quality of Experience
Comfortable
Transport
Comfortable
Historic Center & Larco Museum
Historic Center & Larco Museum
Peru

It was interesting! We saw many things and the bus guide was helpful. The bus was a bit hot and we should have brought more water with us.

Quality of Experience
Interesting, informative
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and helpful
Transport
A little hot on the bus
Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Sep 06, 2023

Hi Cris,

Thank you so much for your detailed review! I am so glad you had a wonderful time. Thank you for providing this feedback. We hope to welcome you again to South America soon!

Take care,
Kristy

Remarkable: my experience with KimKim and Andean Travel to Peru
Peru | Aug 15 - Aug 24, 2023

Sarah
Sarah C.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2023
I had never booked a trip with a travel agency before and after this experience I will definitely do it again! kimkim and the Andean Travel team took care of all of our needs from the planning to execution of our Peru experience. From the beginning Ruth and Liz helped me to choose adventures that suited our family. They also gave me options for saving money along with way. But most of all, the work that they did behind the scenes - the work that we only saw the outcomes of - was... Read more

I had never booked a trip with a travel agency before and after this experience I will definitely do it again! kimkim and the Andean Travel team took care of all of our needs from the planning to execution of our Peru experience.

From the beginning Ruth and Liz helped me to choose adventures that suited our family. They also gave me options for saving money along with way. But most of all, the work that they did behind the scenes - the work that we only saw the outcomes of - was incredible! All of our transportation and flights and hotels and guides we so well coordinated.

Everyone that we met was wonderful and we will keep in touch with many of these people!
Our guides:
Eloy for Cusco - has wonderful calming energy that helped us to connect to our experience, environment and the remarkable history of the area on a more spiritual level.
Juan Franco for Machu Picchu - was a wealth of information and a fabulous photographer! He told us the story of Machu Picchu like a puzzle, adding new pieces at every stop.
Luce for Palcoyo Rainbow mountain - was always looking out for our safety and making sure that we adjusted well to the altitude of our climb. She also helped us to give thanks for our experience with a mountaintop ceremony.
And finally Francisco at Muyuna Lodge went out of his way to ensure that we got the best Amazon experience in the short time that we had available.

Lizbeth, who was our contact via WhatsApp during our trip was always available to help, offer suggestions and ensure that we had everything that we needed when we needed it from entrance tickets to boarding passes.

Each driver along the way impressed us with their ability to navigate Peruvian roadways - which in itself was no small feat!

I can’t wait to book my next trip with KimKim!

Hotel Reviews
Chakana Boutique Hotel
Machu Picchu, Cusco

We enjoyed our very short stay at Chakana. We had a quick overnight stay on our way to Machu Picchu. Our departure was very early the following morning and the kitchen staff graciously packed us a fulsome and delicious breakfast to take with us. They also stored all of our belongings for us until our tour was over. The strange thing was that the window in our room opened into the elevator shaft and if our curtain had a gap at the corner, anyone on our floor could peek into our bedroom. Good thing we were too tired to do anything but sleep!

Authenticity & Character
There are hand painted murals on every floor. Very artsy and fun!
Location
An easy walk to everything Aguas Calientes has to offer.
Staff
Everyone was wonderful and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Britania
Lima

Very nice hotel, close to everything that we were interested in seeing. This hotel was our first introduction to Peru. The hotel was clean and comfortable, the staff was helpful and the location was great for walkers like us!

Authenticity & Character
Location
An easy walk all over Miraflores
Staff
Very helpful staff packed us a bagged breakfast when our departure time was earlier than their breakfast hours.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sol Natura Hotel
Ollantaytambo

Beautiful hotel, close to everything Ollantaytambo has to offer. Kind and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast options. Great views from the room. Beautiful, greenhouse-like courtyard with games and tea.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to everything in the beautiful town of Ollantaytambo
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Muyuna Lodge
Iquitos

Amazing experience! The connection of this lodge to the people of Yanayaku make this experience one to remember. The staff feel like family because they are, by blood, by village or by love of the biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest.

Authenticity & Character
Such a cool environment. Expect to sweat. Embrace it!
Location
The remoteness of the location means that there is so much biodiversity in the region. Even just sitting in the hammock on our porch we saw Lizards, monkeys, geckos, frogs, and remarkable flora.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Mystic Walking Tour to The Temple of the Moon & Cusco City
Private Mystic Walking Tour to The Temple of the Moon & Cusco City
Cusco

Our guide Eloy was fantastic! His tour put us in the mindset of the ancestors who once walked through the streets and temples of Cusco. He shared rituals and offerings with us as a way to help us understand the design of the temples that we visited. Our walk into Cusco followed part of the Inka trail and as we progressed the city unfolded before our eyes! We wandered from old to new, along cobbled roads learning about the different stone work and the transition from the ancient to the modern city that it is now. We ended at the San Pedro market where Eloy helped us navigate the isles, learn about the many offerings of the market and enjoy fresh fruit juices and bread.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ruth Arias

Cusco, Peru July 2023
Peru | Jul 23 - Jul 28, 2023

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Kylin D.
Equatorial Guinea | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023

This trip was absolutely fabulous. The timing and transport were planned seamlessly to avoid any travel hiccups, which was much appreciated. All the tour guides were so flexible and knowledgeable, willing to tailor their tours to the interests of the group. The Moray archaeological site and the salt mines were so unique, and Machu Picchu was breathtaking! For all the activities we were able to do and the sites we were able to see, this trip was a bargain. Also, a huge thank you to you Liz for your quick, helpful responses on Whatsapp and assistance planning our free days in Cusco.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 31, 2023

Hi Kylin,
It was my pleasure helping you navigate your trip to Peru. I am so glad to know that you all had a great time here! I hope to have the opportunity to coordinate another trip for you again in the future. :)
Please take care!
Liz.