Kimkim Trip Reviews for Peru

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Amazing family vacation to Peru with our teen...
Peru | Aug 4 - Aug 11, 2024

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Lindi V.
Memphis, TN | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024
Amazing family vacation to Peru with our teenage children. Peruvian Soul did a great job, all activities and tours were booked, transportation was seamless, and guide Edwar was knowledgeable and friendly. Read more

Amazing family vacation to Peru with our teenage children. Peruvian Soul did a great job, all activities and tours were booked, transportation was seamless, and guide Edwar was knowledgeable and friendly.

Hotel Reviews
Los Portales Cusco
Cusco

Good location. Rooms are small but clean. Excellent staff, responsive to concerns. No air-conditioning, and windows open to enclosure, not fresh air.

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Across from Qorikancha, and close walk to main square
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had internal rooms with windows that opened to atrium, not fresh air. We were hit and there is no AC or temp control in the rooms.
Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

Clean large rooms. Well situated at the bus stop for MP. Simple breakfast. Thin walls.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Rooms on the river are lovely
Staff
Receptionist should have kept our rooms together.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loud with thin walls.
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Urubamba

Beautiful hotel, large rooms. Generous breakfast. Coffee and ice cream shop at the hotel.

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Location
Close drive to urubamba and ollantaytambo
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Activity Review
Sandboarding in Chilca Dunes
Sandboarding in Chilca Dunes
Lima

Fun activity for active teenagers. Took longer than anticipated, so should have brought food.

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Aug 16, 2024

Hi Lindi 🎉
Thanks for traveling with us. I am glad you had a great family trip in Peru and congrats on hiking the Inca Trail. Thanks for sharing this valuable inside with us, it helps us always to keep doing better and better.
Best regards from Peru
Anne Godoy

Two-week Trip to Peru and hiking the Inca trail
Peru | Jul 20 - Aug 3, 2024

Victoria
Victoria C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024
This is the third time we worked with Mathias, and it was as always, a great trip. Mathias worked with us to personalize our 2-week trip to Peru with 4 day/3 night Inca trail hiking. With several modifications, we finalized our trip to include visits to Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, and hiking the Inca trail. The entire trip was very well organized with every step taken care of: pick up, drop off, day to day itinerary and local contact person. We didn’t have to worry about anything, just showed up... Read more

This is the third time we worked with Mathias, and it was as always, a great trip. Mathias worked with us to personalize our 2-week trip to Peru with 4 day/3 night Inca trail hiking. With several modifications, we finalized our trip to include visits to Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, and hiking the Inca trail. The entire trip was very well organized with every step taken care of: pick up, drop off, day to day itinerary and local contact person. We didn’t have to worry about anything, just showed up with at the airport. It’s super easy and we feel well taken care of.

Our local contact guide in Peru was Renato Diaz from AllPeru. He is super friendly and responsive to all our questions during the trip. It was most helpful that Renato sent us the boarding passes when we flew between cities. During the trip, there was a misunderstanding of the drop off in Cusco city, Renato arranged a complimentary dinner and show for us as an apology, which was very professional.

Overall, we are very happy with Mathias, Renato, and Kimkim for planning yet another amazing trip for us.

Hotel Reviews
Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

This hotel was awesome! It had a jacuzzi in the room which was amazing for our tired body after hiking the Inca trail for 4 days!

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Camping

Our hiking trip was amazing!!!!! We were with https://x-tremetourbulencia.com/our-porters-2/ and our tour guide was Joel. The hiking was 4days/3 nights. We had a small group of 9 people. The porters and guide were amazing people, without them, it would have been impossible to hike the Inca Trail.

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Terra Andina Mansion Colonial
Cusco

Hotel was fine. But hot water was an issue for taking shower. The water was lukewarm.

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Killawasi Lodge
Yanque

This lodge was super awesome. We loved the little town it is located and the room was spacious and comfortable. Really enjoyed the stay. We went to the hot springs near the hotel and it was nice.

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Casona Plaza Hotel AQP
Arequipa

Hotel was fine. But the water for shower was unstable: it swings between hot and freezing with no warnings. Not a very pleasant experience.

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Del Pilar Miraflores Hotel
Lima

Location of the hotel is great. Friendly staff. However, hot water was a problem when taking showers. Water was lukewarm.

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Activity Review
Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero tour
Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero tour
Cusco

This tour was the least favorite of ours. I felt it was not necessary after hiking the Inca trail. Too much driving (all day, 7am to 6pm) with occasional breaks to see the sites. Could do without.

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Local specialist: Mathias Onisseit
Mathias
Mathias Onisseit
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Aug 21, 2024
Hi Victoria & Sen, Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us for the third time with your travel plans! It’s always a pleasure to work with you, and I’m happy to hear that your Peru adventure, especially the Inca Trail hike, was an unforgettable experience! Personalizing your itinerary was a collaborative effort, and I’m glad it all came together seamlessly. It’s great to know that you felt well taken care of and that even when there was a minor issue, it was handled in a... Read more

Hi Victoria & Sen,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us for the third time with your travel plans! It’s always a pleasure to work with you, and I’m happy to hear that your Peru adventure, especially the Inca Trail hike, was an unforgettable experience! Personalizing your itinerary was a collaborative effort, and I’m glad it all came together seamlessly.

It’s great to know that you felt well taken care of and that even when there was a minor issue, it was handled in a way that added to your experience.

I wish the two of you many more unforgettable trips in the future. Safe travels always, and thank you again for your fantastic feedback!

-Mathias & the Authentic Ecuador team

Unforgettable Trip to Peru
Peru | Jul 18 - Aug 3, 2024

Abbas
Abbas K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024
KimKim planned our trip to Peru, and I cannot praise them highly enough. From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless, stress-free, and incredibly well-organised. From our very first conversation, it was clear that our travel agent, Liz and her team were truely professional. They took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for in this trip, offering insightful suggestions and tailoring the itinerary to match our family interests perfectly. Their deep knowledge of... Read more

KimKim planned our trip to Peru, and I cannot praise them highly enough. From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless, stress-free, and incredibly well-organised.

From our very first conversation, it was clear that our travel agent, Liz and her team were truely professional. They took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for in this trip, offering insightful suggestions and tailoring the itinerary to match our family interests perfectly. Their deep knowledge of Peru ensured that every moment of our journey was memorable. The level of detail and care that went into planning was impressive. Every aspect of the trip, from flights and accommodations to guided tours and transportation, was meticulously arranged. They even provided with helpful tips and recommendations for dining and shopping, which greatly enhanced our experience. The outdoor activities were well arranged and we throughly enjoyed river water rafting and the Quad bike experience.

The trip exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations were top-notch, the local guides in Arequipa, Colca (Peter), Machu Pichu (Raul) and Amazonas (Víctor) were knowledgeable and personable, and the itinerary struck the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation. Whether we were exploring the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu through the Inca trail, wandering the charming streets of Cusco, or enjoying the beauty of Colca Valley, everything was well executed.

In summary, KimKim delivered an exceptional travel experience that my family will treasure forever. Their expertise and attention to detail, makes them definitely standout. I would recommend KimKim to anyone looking to plan an amazing trip of a lifetime and definitely be using their services again for my future travels!

Hotel Reviews
Refugio Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

Excellent location in the middle of the Amazon! Rooms, lounge and food was amazing and made our forest experience unforgettable

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Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Excellent hotel, loved the hotel layout and personalised details. Amazing location and truely boutique hotel.

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu

Loved the hotel and location. Shame we were there for only one night!

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Hotel Costa Del Sol Arequipa
Arequipa

Good overall hotel.

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Aranwa Sacred Valley
Urubamba

Nice spa hotel with good facilities

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Colca Lodge
Yanque

Amazing location and loved the hot springs

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Activity Reviews
Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta
Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta
Peru

Was fantastic experience and loved every part of this trip to the Amazon forests. Right from landing in Puerto Maldonado to reaching the lodge through the river, Rainforest expeditions were excellent in organising every aspect of the trip and making it memorable! We enjoyed the stay at Refugio, the lounge, rooms, food and staff hospitality. Our guide Victor was amazing and gave us unforgettable experience showing different animals and creatures and all the forest walks very great!

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On your Terms!  Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour: Small Group
On your Terms! Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour: Small Group
Cusco

Rainbow mountains were stunning sights and great views. Only issue was a long journey each way and quite tiring ! But only way to do it!

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Lo
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Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm
Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm
Sacred Valley

Fantastic experience and thoroughly enjoyed the quad bikes. Excellent way to see Moras and Moras.

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Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Peru

Enjoyed the tour! Experience was average and perhaps could have been better structured!

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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 2/2
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 2/2
Peru

Colca canyon was amazing, though really very crowded and that made the experience a bit unpleasant. Enjoyed seeing a lot of condors!!!

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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2
Peru

Absolutely brilliant and amazing tour. Our guide , Peter, was excellent, with great personality and good knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and made it truly memorable.

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Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour
Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour
Arequipa

Was surprisingly good and nice overview of different fruits, vegetables and Peruvian foods

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Lo
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Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa
Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa
Arequipa

Loved every bit of this amazing experience! The river was fab with its rapids and definitely recommend this activity to future travelers

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Private Arequipa City tour
Private Arequipa City tour
Arequipa

The monastery was the main highlight of the tour. Rest of the tour was good but not impressive.

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

Same as above

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Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Peru

Inca trail is a must do and unforgettable experience. While it tested our resilience, we enjoyed every part of the trail with some breathtaking views of the valley and finishing of with amazing views of Machu Pichu.

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Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 12, 2024

Hi Abbas,
Thank you very much for your review 😊
I was pleased to help you with your trip. I know how important family trips are and how they remain in our memories for a lifetime. I'm glad to know you, and I hope your family had a great time in Peru.
I'll be happy to help you with your future trip to Latam!
Take care!
Liz.

Liz helped us plan the most amazing and perfe...
Peru | Jul 18 - Aug 3, 2024

Insiyah
Insiyah K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024
Liz helped us plan the most amazing and perfect trip. This was a family trip with our teenage daughter . The activities were all great , the on ground tour guides were really well informed . The pick up and service made our trip seamless . We didn’t have to worry about anything. The hotels recommended were all better than the next one . We don’t tend to book holidays through agents but after this experience it’s going to be the way we book all our holidays Read more

Liz helped us plan the most amazing and perfect trip. This was a family trip with our teenage daughter . The activities were all great , the on ground tour guides were really well informed . The pick up and service made our trip seamless . We didn’t have to worry about anything. The hotels recommended were all better than the next one . We don’t tend to book holidays through agents but after this experience it’s going to be the way we book all our holidays

Hotel Reviews
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

We loved this little gem in the middle of Cusco . There were special perks like hot water bottle waiting for us after a long day . The hotel was really well designed and breakfast was great

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu

Lovely little haven in the busy touristy town . We didn’t get to spend much time as got here after the Inca trail

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Aranwa Sacred Valley
Urubamba

A spa hotel but nothing around .

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Colca Lodge
Yanque

Fab hotel with great vibe and location

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Hotel Costa Del Sol Arequipa
Arequipa

The staff were great but the hotel itself was average , there wasn’t much to do

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Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Lima

Functional and does the job

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Refugio Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

Lovely lodge , we had a great time with our guide Victor who was really knowledgeable but also very enthusiastic. He really made the trip enjoyable

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The restaurant staff didn’t always know what was being served and we did have one day where the food ran out
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Activity Reviews
Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta
Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta
Puerto Maldonado

Absolutely had the best time in the forest , really authentic and the the service was great . It took us a night to get used to the ‘no walls’ . Our guide Victor was amazing and activities are well spread out . Only one feedback is that the first day the food ran out which was not great .

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Food
Food was really delicious and homely although we did need to queue up to get the best dishes
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Transport
On your Terms!  Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour: Small Group
On your Terms! Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour: Small Group
Cusco

The Polcoyo doesn’t have the same colours and wow factor has the other mountain. Also the guide didn’t prepare us for the altitude and I was really ill when I got to the mountain

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Food
The restaurant we stopped at was not as good and was out of the way
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Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Peru

The guides were amazing and was an experience of a lifetime. Need more than an average level of fitness due to the altitude

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Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm
Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm
Sacred Valley

We loved this activity, great was to see the historic ruins and landscape

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Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Peru

This could have been good , the guide was keen and enthusiastic but not very knowledgeable

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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2
Peru

The tour was the right size , good mix of people and great guide who helped us with the altitude

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Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour
Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour
Arequipa

Was a great experience and way to try out local food

Quality of Experience
The diversity of food , although there were some popular street food which although not part of the tour we would have appreciated if the guide had introduced
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Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa
Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa
Arequipa

Well Organised and beautiful Chilli river ! The activity was great , the guide was amazing

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Private Arequipa City tour
Private Arequipa City tour
Arequipa

Great way to get to know the city. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable

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Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 20, 2024

Hi Insiyah,
Thank you so much for your review! I'm so happy to know you enjoyed your time in Peru! Your pictures are so nice! You all look so happy and smily 😊.
I was glad to help you with your trip planning . I'm sharing your review with the rest of our team and Lisbeth.
We look forward to staying in touch for any future trips to Latam. Take care!
Liz.

The trip planned by Pilar at KimKim was great...
Peru | Jul 31 - Aug 7, 2024

Stephie
Stephie F.
Newport News, VA | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2024
The trip planned by Pilar at KimKim was great. All local guides and tours were perfect! We got to see everything we wanted. It was definitely the trip of a lifetime. For all future travelers, altitude sickness in Cusco is real. For the first day, either do a Cusco city tour or the Sacred Valley. On the second day, do the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu. On the third day, do Machu Picchu or Ollantaytambo. Ollan is at a higher elevation than Cusco, so stay hydrated. Go from lowest elevation and... Read more

The trip planned by Pilar at KimKim was great. All local guides and tours were perfect! We got to see everything we wanted. It was definitely the trip of a lifetime. For all future travelers, altitude sickness in Cusco is real. For the first day, either do a Cusco city tour or the Sacred Valley. On the second day, do the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu. On the third day, do Machu Picchu or Ollantaytambo. Ollan is at a higher elevation than Cusco, so stay hydrated. Go from lowest elevation and work your way up.

Hotel Review
Refugio Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

There is no better place to stay than Refugio Amazonas! The local guides are built for knowing where and when the wildlife will come. We got to see all different types of monkeys, capybaras, macaws, caimans, frogs, turtles, snakes, and tons of insects! Thanks to the efforts of the biologists, we got to see the very rare crestled eagle nest. You will absolutely need good hiking boots, flashlight or head lamp, bug repellant, and binoculars. Light long pants and long sleeved shirst are essential. Get ready for the time of your life! The food offered was delicious and refreshing! It fueled our bodies for the hikes and adventures. At night, the bar offered all sorts of drinks and coffees. The beds were protected by elegant mosquito nests, so we slept peacefully to the sounds of the rainforest. The shower was so tranquil and relaxing. They even offer massages!

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Activity Reviews
Tour in Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Maras, Temple of the ten windows (Shared)
Tour in Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Maras, Temple of the ten windows (Shared)
Cusco

This is an amazing tour. You get to see all of the amazing Incan structures and learn about their way of life. It is an authentic experience at your comfort level. You want this tour!

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Arrival in Cusco with tour (shared)
Arrival in Cusco with tour (shared)
Cusco

Our arrival in Cusco with tour was to Ollantaytambo. This is NOT recommended on the first day!!! 1 in 5 people experience elevation sickness and it is real! The reason this got 4 stars is because the tour is incredible and the guide was so knowledeable. If I had not gotten elevation sickness, it would be 5 stars. The guide gave me local medicine to ensure I was comfortable.

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Day 3 Puerto Maldonado at Refugio Amazonas- departure to  Lima
Day 3 Puerto Maldonado at Refugio Amazonas- departure to Lima
Puerto Maldonado

Refugio Amazonas made sure our departure was stress-free and easy. We got to enjoy a nice breakfast and off we went in the boat. The porters take care of the baggage, so you can focus on spotting the last bit of animals. The boat trip down the Amazon gives you time to reflect on your once-in-a-lifetime stay. I would come back in a heart beat!

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Day 2 Puerto Maldonado at Refugio Amazonas
Day 2 Puerto Maldonado at Refugio Amazonas
Puerto Maldonado

I cannot say enough about the staff and guides! I love the leave-no-trace mentality in order to preserve and save the Amazon. Refugio Amazonas will make sure you are taken care of and are having a great time! We got to see a variety of different animals, to include monkeys, macaws, turtles, frogs, capybaras, insects, and so much more! This is the only place to experience the Amazon as it really is!

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Day 1 Puerto Maldonado at Refugio Amazonas
Day 1 Puerto Maldonado at Refugio Amazonas
Puerto Maldonado

I cannot say enough about the staff and guides! I love the leave-no-trace mentality in order to preserve and save the Amazon. Refugio Amazonas will make sure you are taken care of and are having a great time! We got to see a variety of different animals, to include monkeys, macaws, turtles, frogs, capybaras, insects, and so much more! This is the only place to experience the Amazon as it really is!

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Machupichu full day tour (Shared)
Machupichu full day tour (Shared)
Cusco

Machu Picchu was amazing. We did Circuit 2 and it was perfect. Our team got to see everything and learn so much. It is a lot of stairs, so please stretch and stay hydrated. It is well worth it!

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Local specialist: Pilar Albuja

The tour was extremely well planned by Liz ou...
Peru | Jul 20 - Jul 30, 2024

Dexter
Dexter M.
Thailand | Reviewed on Aug 06, 2024
The tour was extremely well planned by Liz our contact the guides were all very pleasant and detailed on the tour . We stuffed from Altitude sickness and the guides and hotel staff helped us a great deal The hotel met our expectations and the breakfasts all was excellent Read more

The tour was extremely well planned by Liz our contact the guides were all very pleasant and detailed on the tour . We stuffed from Altitude sickness and the guides and hotel staff helped us a great deal

The hotel met our expectations and the breakfasts all was excellent

Hotel Reviews
Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

Well this hotel does tick the box for location the staff were ok but it was a very busy hotel and they did the basic as they needed to do

Authenticity & Character
Curtains and noise
Location
Quite noisy and curtains don’t keep the spot lights on the opposite building site shine through into the room
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Curtains and noise
Casa San Blas Boutique
Cusco

The management and staff are extremely nice and helpful especially when my fiancee was short of breath they fixed her up with oxygen in reception The room was fantastic with views of the mountains Breakfast was superb with lots of choice

Authenticity & Character
Great location and very cosy
Location
Mangement and staff excellent and very clean rooms
Staff
Staff helped with everything
Cleanliness & Comfort
Yes 100% and it was nice to have heating in the rooms at night
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Large room with breath taking views very comfortable lovely breakfast and Evening meal

Authenticity & Character
It was originally the train station
Location
Excellent for the train to Machu Picchu
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great location for train and extremely comfortable
Activity Reviews
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco  (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV
Peru

Just amazing with an amazing guide mind you the bus ride up the mountain was a bit scary

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Help with the Altitude sickness
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Very spacious
Explore Ollantaytambo, Pachamanca Farm Tour & Observatory train to Machu Picchu town
Explore Ollantaytambo, Pachamanca Farm Tour & Observatory train to Machu Picchu town
Peru

Amazing train ride and music and drinks 🍷

Quality of Experience
The music carriage
Food
Everything
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Extremely helpful especially with the altitude sickness
Transport
Very spacious
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 12, 2024

Hi Dexter,
I'm so happy to know you had such a great experience in Peru and with us!
Take care!
Liz.

One of our finest vacations ever!
Peru | Jul 12 - Jul 20, 2024

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Sieg O.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 02, 2024
First and foremost, I'd like to shout out to our specialist, Anne. Anne went out of her way to greet us at our hotel at 2am, shortly after landing. She was very personable, and left notes for us at each of our hotels. It was truly a heartwarming gesture. Anne, thank you so much! Everything ran like clockwork throughout our trip. Transportation was timely and prompt. Hotels remembered our reservations. Transportation and hotel facilities were topnotch. The well-organized arrangements... Read more

First and foremost, I'd like to shout out to our specialist, Anne. Anne went out of her way to greet us at our hotel at 2am, shortly after landing. She was very personable, and left notes for us at each of our hotels. It was truly a heartwarming gesture. Anne, thank you so much!

Everything ran like clockwork throughout our trip. Transportation was timely and prompt. Hotels remembered our reservations. Transportation and hotel facilities were topnotch. The well-organized arrangements allowed us to enjoy our vacation without any worries.

The people we met friendly, and the food we ate was fantastic! We enjoyed our guides- Carlos at the Inkaterra lodge; Freddy in Cusco, Ollytantambo, and Machu Picchu, and Pedro in Paracas. All guides were friendly, personable, and knowledgeable.

We had a fantastic time visiting Peru, and I honestly can't think of anything I would change. Great job, kimkim and Peruvian Soul!

Hotel Reviews
La Hacienda Bahía Paracas
Paracas

A beautiful setting right on the ocean. The acocmmodations were very luxurious and scenic.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on the beach!
Staff
Everybody was friendly and attentive, but Yueli was especially helpful and personable. The entire family had separate encounters with her and we all remarked how wonderful she is. what a treasure!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Los Portales Cusco
Cusco

Unfortunately we were here only briefly, so I don't have many details to share. I will say that the hotel staff went out of their way to prepare a box lunch for us, since we had to leave before breakfast started. That was greatly appreciated!

Authenticity & Character
Everything was very clean and luxurious.
Staff
The staff went out of their way to prepare a box lunch for us, since we had to leave before breakfast started.
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Casona de Yucay
Cusco

The accommodations, food , and staff were all amazing.

Authenticity & Character
It felt like we were at a Spanish villa.
Location
Staff
All the staff was friendly and attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción
Puerto Maldonado

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion has truly amazing food! We couldn't believe the level of cuisine that was offered to us at every meal. Staff was friendly and helpful. The accommodations were scenic and clean. We really enjoyed our stay.

Authenticity & Character
A fine blend of luxury and rustic!
Location
Located in the heart of the rainforest!
Staff
Friendly, attentive, and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima

Hotel was super clean, the staff was very helpful and friendly, and the breakfast was amazing. Thank you, everybody!

Location
Right next door to the airport- excellent convenience!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Overflight Nazca Lines & Sunset over the dunes
Overflight Nazca Lines & Sunset over the dunes
Peru

The only way to truly appreciate the Nazca lines is from the air. I'm glad I did this, but I won't do it again.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Machu Picchu Excursion: from Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Machu Picchu Excursion: from Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Peru

Pictures don't do justice to Machu Picchu! The amizing constructions surrounded by inspiring mountains and valleys takes your breath away!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Freddy our guide was very personable and knowledgeable.
Transport
 Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Sacred Valley

What a lot of fun! It was nice to share an experience like this with other travel groups from various places around the globe.

Quality of Experience
Food
The barbecue was awesome!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Freddy our guide was fun. The staff were friendly and attentive.
Transport
We walked there from Ollentaytambo, a short and scenic walk.
Chocolate Workshop in Cusco
Chocolate Workshop in Cusco
Cusco

This visit was a blast! We had fun with our docent, Gabriel. He was funny, entertaining, and very knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gabriel, our docent, was funny, entertaining, and very knowledgeable.
Soft hike from Pachar to Ollantaytambo
Soft hike from Pachar to Ollantaytambo
Sacred Valley

We enjoyed walking the Sacred Valley. Being outside and personal with the sites was engaging.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Freddy was entertaining and knowledgeable.
Transport
Time to depart from Hacienda Concepcion
Time to depart from Hacienda Concepcion
Tambopata
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Second day at Hacienda Concepción: Sandoval Lake & Canopy Walkway
Second day at Hacienda Concepción: Sandoval Lake & Canopy Walkway
Tambopata
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
First afternoon at Hacienda Concepcion
First afternoon at Hacienda Concepcion
Peru
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Aug 05, 2024

Hello Sieg,
It was a pleasure meeting you and welcoming you to Peru. I am also glad to read that you had a stress-free trip despite having a packed itinerary. You definitely got to see so many landscapes within our country, from the Amazon to our coastal desert and everything went smoothly.
Thanks for appreciating the small details, and for taking the time to leave this review!
We wish you the best on your future journeys; if you ever come back to Peru, let us know; maybe next time we get to share a cup of coffee!

Trip to Arequipa and Cusco
Peru | Jul 20 - Jul 28, 2024

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J.M. v.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
We have had an amazing trip in Peru and Anne was a great help in planning and organising the trip. The communication was quick and complete. We loved all the hotels we stayed in, as well as the excursions. The first days in Arequipa we spent two days in a group by tour guide Maya. She was knowledgeble, friendly, helpful, communicative, punctual and fun. In and around Cusco we were helped guided by Julio Quispe. He was an extraordinary tour guide, whom I can not praise enough. He loves to... Read more

We have had an amazing trip in Peru and Anne was a great help in planning and organising the trip. The communication was quick and complete. We loved all the hotels we stayed in, as well as the excursions. The first days in Arequipa we spent two days in a group by tour guide Maya. She was knowledgeble, friendly, helpful, communicative, punctual and fun. In and around Cusco we were helped guided by Julio Quispe. He was an extraordinary tour guide, whom I can not praise enough. He loves to share his passion for the region and was able to pass the enthusiasm on to us. His knowledge, stories, insights, anecdotes and tips really made this part of the trip special. Like Maya he was friendly, helpful, pro-active, punctual and flexible.

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Jul 31, 2024

Hello J.M.
Thanks again for trusting us with your trip to Peru. I know Maya, and especially Julito had a great time showing you their hometown. Hopefully, if you come back to our country to explore further let us know. We might have the chance to meet next time.
We wish you and Luis Eduardo the best on your future journeys!
Best regards from Peru 🇵🇪

Peru trip
Peru | Jul 5 - Jul 19, 2024

Bree
Bree J.
Australia | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024

Had an amazing trip to Peru. All guides were amazing and very informative. Our local specialist Liz Karen was very helpful with organising and booking our trip. Unfortunately one of the activities we were looking forward to, didn't happen and we didn't realise until later, but the trip was still amazing none the less.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 12, 2024

Hi Bree,
Thank you so much for your review of the trip! I appreciate your feedback. 😊
I'll be glad to know which activity you refer to, I'll write you through our private conversation.
I look forward to staying in touch for any future trips to South America.
Take care!
Liz.

It was amazing. The attention we received alo...
Peru | Jul 14 - Jul 23, 2024

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Carolyn M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
It was amazing. The attention we received along with knowledgable guides was incredible. Most of the tours were amazing but a couple were not that great but all the guides were great. Although we had limited time we were able to see so much and really have an understanding of the sites. Everyone was really kind and helpful. And we always felt like they had us covered. Read more

It was amazing. The attention we received along with knowledgable guides was incredible. Most of the tours were amazing but a couple were not that great but all the guides were great.

Although we had limited time we were able to see so much and really have an understanding of the sites. Everyone was really kind and helpful. And we always felt like they had us covered.

Hotel Reviews
GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno
Lago Titicaca, Puno
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Posada Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Transfer to a Restaurant & San Francisco Catacombs
Transfer to a Restaurant & San Francisco Catacombs
Peru

Max was great and knowledgeable. The only issue was the timing as this was the first time our flight came in early but then we had to wait for the driver and our restaurant did not have seating until later and then the guide showed up early to pick us up after the meal so we were rushed at the restaurant. Once we started our tour with max it was good. I didn’t realize there was a cat park so that would have been a welcome but overall this was a good tour.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private tour to Llachon & The Uros by boat
Private tour to Llachon & The Uros by boat
Puno

Visitin mg the Uros was great. The people were warm and welcoming. The Llachon were very nice but we think we got a little sick from the water we drank there. Also many of the locals are very private people so when we walked around it was a little awkward.

Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Food
I think we got sick from the water.
Food
I think we got sick from the water.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was super sweet and helpful. Because we arrived so late the night before he adjusted our trip to start at 9am instead of 7am.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was super sweet and helpful. Because we arrived so late the night before he adjusted our trip to start at 9am instead of 7am.
Transport
The boat driver was great but it the overall experience was basically a meal and a mini hike.
Transport
The boat driver was great but it the overall experience was basically a meal and a mini hike.
Titicaca Train from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Titicaca Train from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Peru

We arrived very early for the train which could have been delayed at least another 15 minutes. It started great but the train had an accident so we were delayed approximately 5 hours so we didn’t arrive at Puno until around 1am. Both conductors had to make a police report so another conductor had to come from Cusco and we couldn’t see half the sites since it was dark. Everyone was exhausted especially the workers on the train but luckily no one was injured.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco  (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Peru

Javier was incredibly knowledgeable and he even came to our hotel the night before to prepare us for our busy day. He was really great.

Quality of Experience
Food
The dinner and breakfast were incredible and included along with a welcome drink. This hotel was really amazing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
NV Private Sacred Valley tour & Observatory Train to Machu Picchu Town: Pachamanca Experience
NV Private Sacred Valley tour & Observatory Train to Machu Picchu Town: Pachamanca Experience
Peru

This was so festive. There was live music and dancing and a snack. We had the best time.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta
Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Food
It varied most days but some days they ran out of food so you didn’t always get the item you wanted
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The boat tours and hikes were at a great pace
Transport
Flight to {{end_location}}: Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta
Flight to {{end_location}}: Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Freet was so knowledgeable and organized. He was truly amazing and even helped us take amazing photos.
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 05, 2024

Hi Carolyn,
Thank you very much for your comments and great review.
I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed your time in Peru. Despite the delay with the train.
I'll be happy to help you with your future trip to Latam!
Take care!
Liz.

Anne was awesome!!
Peru | Jul 12 - Jul 20, 2024

Dayana
Dayana O.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024
Anne was awesome!! She worked with me for 7 months to build the best vacation I've ever had! Anne and the KimKim website were incredibly flexible to create our dream vacation, including multiple cities and excursions! She was extremely communicative before/during the trip! She planned for us to:
-Go to the Amazon (as well as excursions for our time there)
- The Inca Trail and surrounding areas (HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOING THE "Traditional Andean Underground Cooking Experience"
-Machu...
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Anne was awesome!! She worked with me for 7 months to build the best vacation I've ever had! Anne and the KimKim website were incredibly flexible to create our dream vacation, including multiple cities and excursions!

She was extremely communicative before/during the trip!

She planned for us to:
-Go to the Amazon (as well as excursions for our time there)
- The Inca Trail and surrounding areas (HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOING THE "Traditional Andean Underground Cooking Experience"
-Machu Picchu
-Cusco (HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOING THE "Chocolate Workshop")
-Paracas (HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOING THE "Ballestas Island Boat Tour")

Hotel Reviews
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima

Very comfortable pillows and delicious breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Literally walkable from the airport. (5 min walk)
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Hacienda Bahía Paracas
Paracas

This is an incredibly beautiful hotel!! Nothing but luxury. Staff was so kind, including all reception workers and waiters. It made travel to the Little Galapagos and the Nazca Lines incredibly easy. The hotel also offered free usage of bikes and kayaks! Forewarning, there are gates all over this community (all homes and hotels), giving the impression that it's not safe to travel outside of the walls of the hotel. If you're hoping to lounge at the hotel, it's perfect! If you're hoping to explore the city, I would recommend visiting another town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The receptionist starting with a "Y" was incredibly kind!!! Everyone in my family loved her.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International
Miraflores

Beautiful hotel with fun bar on top, making it easy to mingle with other guests! The staff was also incredibly kind, as they made us a "To-Go Breakfast" to make our stay more enjoyable, while preparing for an early flight (you need to give them 24+ hours of notice).

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff was also incredibly kind, as they made us a "To-Go Breakfast" to make our stay more enjoyable, while preparing for an early flight (you need to give them 24+ hours of notice).
Cleanliness & Comfort
Los Portales Cusco
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Reception Staff was rude
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Casona de Yucay
Cusco

Very beautiful hotel. Beautiful Spanish influence, surrounded by views of the mountains. There is also a restaurant on site that is very delicious.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The reception staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción
Puerto Maldonado

This is the most beautiful and memorable hotel I have ever been to in my entire life! Every room is a beautiful private bungalow, only accessible by canoeing down the Amazon River. The meals were not only included, but Michelin Star equivalent. They also offered excursions every day to make the trip more memorable (canopy bridges, boat rides, exploring the rainforest, etc.)

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
First afternoon at Hacienda Concepcion
First afternoon at Hacienda Concepcion
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Second day at Hacienda Concepción: Sandoval Lake & Canopy Walkway
Second day at Hacienda Concepción: Sandoval Lake & Canopy Walkway
Tambopata
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ballestas Islands
Ballestas Islands
Paracas

This was a surprising experience, as I assumed it was a walking tour of the islands. In reality, it's a beautiful boat tour around the islands, finding penguins, star fish, birds, and sea lions. Absolutely incredible experience!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chocolate Workshop in Cusco
Chocolate Workshop in Cusco
Cusco

This was one of the coolest travel experiences I have ever been on!! Gabriel was the best guide as he made it very fun and interactive. Incredible sense of humor.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Machu Picchu Excursion: from Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Machu Picchu Excursion: from Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fredi was literally on his phone while giving us a tour of the site
Transport
 Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Sacred Valley

Incredible experience all the way from welcome-drinks to the dinner. Absolutely wonderful experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Jul 31, 2024

Hi Dayana
I just wanna thank you for trusting us with this family trip. It was personally very nice getting the chance to know you and craft a trip together. I am happy you had the best time here exploring our country, and that you can even say, it was your best vacation so far.
We sincerely appreciate your feedback, and we are working on these small things to make sure we keep doing better.
If you ever come back to Peru please reach out. I wish you the best on your future journeys!

Our trip to Peru was absolutely amazing, than...
Peru | May 25 - May 31, 2024

Victoria
Victoria L.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
Our trip to Peru was absolutely amazing, thanks to the excellent planning and support from Liz and the team at kimkim. Every detail was meticulously organized, and we had no logistical issues whatsoever. While we packed a lot into a short amount of time, which led to some early mornings and long days, this was a lesson for us in future travel planning. Overall, the personalized and attentive service made our experience unforgettable. We will be returning to Peru and would definitely use... Read more

Our trip to Peru was absolutely amazing, thanks to the excellent planning and support from Liz and the team at kimkim. Every detail was meticulously organized, and we had no logistical issues whatsoever.

While we packed a lot into a short amount of time, which led to some early mornings and long days, this was a lesson for us in future travel planning. Overall, the personalized and attentive service made our experience unforgettable. We will be returning to Peru and would definitely use kimkim!

Hotel Reviews
Casa Andina Premium Cusco
Cusco

We love the stay in Cusco, it was amazing. The hotel had a colonial feel with lots of history. I wish we had more time to enjoy it, but our tight schedule didn’t allow for it.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno
Lago Titicaca, Puno

The hotel in Puno was also very nice, and we had more time to enjoy it compared to the other hotels. The setting was lovely, and it provided a great base for our Lake Titicaca adventures.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa del Sol
Machu Picchu

Casa del Sol was beautiful and luxurious. The only downside is that we didn’t get to spend much time there because of our packed schedule. It had a lovely spa and nice rooms, making it a place I’d love to return to.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima

Our stay at the Holiday Inn Lima Airport was brief but practical. It’s a standard airport hotel, which was convenient for our early flight the next day. Nothing special but it served its purpose well.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco  (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Peru

We did enjoy the train and land transfer back to Cusco, but the Pachamanca Farm Experience wasn’t quite what we expected. It was interesting to see the traditional cooking method, but it felt like a lot of effort for what it was. We might have preferred spending more time in the city.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private tour to Chinchero, Moray, Maras  & Train to Aguas Calientes
Private tour to Chinchero, Moray, Maras & Train to Aguas Calientes
Peru

Taking the Observatory Train to Machu Picchu was a highlight. The lunch at Tinkuy was delicious, and the tour of Machu Picchu was incredible. The guides were informative, and having a day and a half there made it even more special.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
NV Private tour to The Sacred Valley
NV Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Peru

I really enjoyed our private tour to The Sacred Valley. It was a beautiful introduction to the region, and we had no logistical issues which made the experience smooth. The Sacred Valley itself was stunning and walking around was a great way to start our adventure

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private tour to Llachon & The Uros by boat
Private tour to Llachon & The Uros by boat
Puno

Our private tour of Lake Titicaca, including Llachon and The Uros islands, was phenomenal. The floating islands were unlike anything we had seen before, and having a private boat and guide made it feel very personalized and luxurious. This part of the trip was absolutely worth it.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Jul 17, 2024

Hi Victoria,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! I am happy I was able to help with your trip and that you had a great time here. I hope to stay in touch for any future travels to South America!
Take care!
Liz.

Amazing 6 day trip in Cusco!
Peru | Jul 7 - Jul 13, 2024

Harper
Harper K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024
The trip in Cusco was well planned. We appreciated the logistical planning for transport and the guided tours in English. The travel agency in Cusco set up a what's app group and Jime was very prompt in her responses in the what's app chats. She was also very helpful and would provide exact and accurate instructions for each day's activities. In particular, we want to thank our tour guides (Edilberto Huamani in Sacred Valley and Cusco archeological sites tour, Fatima in Machu Picchu and Ketty... Read more

The trip in Cusco was well planned. We appreciated the logistical planning for transport and the guided tours in English. The travel agency in Cusco set up a what's app group and Jime was very prompt in her responses in the what's app chats. She was also very helpful and would provide exact and accurate instructions for each day's activities. In particular, we want to thank our tour guides (Edilberto Huamani in Sacred Valley and Cusco archeological sites tour, Fatima in Machu Picchu and Ketty in Rainbow Mountain tour) for giving us excellent overview of the history of Cusco. They were very kind and enthusiastic in sharing their knowledge with us. They spoke English very well and we could converse easily with them.

For the trip to Pisac, we had a Spanish speaking guide with a translator who seemed like an intern with the tour company. It was unfortunate that we realised the Spanish guide had a lot of information to share but the translator did not manage to translate the information accurately. For example, the Spanish guide spoke for 1 minute regarding the archeological sites in Pisac, and the translator followed up with 1-2 sentences which did not appear to represent what the guide had wanted to convey. The translator did not have very good command of the language as well. Although we enjoyed the sights in Pisac, we thought we would appreciate the sites further if there was a good English speaking guide with us.

The rainbow mountain tour allowed us to appreciate the beautiful scenery but I suffered from altitude sickness. It was also very cold in the mountain with strong wind, and we were unprepared for the weather. Jime had mentioned that it was very cold in the rainbow mountain the day before the trip, but we had not packed thick jackets for our entire trip in Cusco. I will suggest that the tour company should warn the participants regarding the weather and give the temperature ranges in the mountain, and also give warning regarding possible altitude sickness + give information regarding the altitude and how strenuous the activity may be, so that the participants can gauge if this tour is suitable for them.

Overall, we still enjoyed our trip and will recommend other tourists to consider booking the tour with this company, especially for English speaking visitors. The itinerary allowed us to experience many aspects of what Cusco has to offer, and we understood more of the Peruvian/Incan culture from our trip. Thank you Martina for planning this.

Hotel Review
Sol Natura Hotel
Ollantaytambo

No frills hotel - good location with basic amenities. Quite clean.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near the train station
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Martina Capel
Martina
Martina Capel
Local specialist in France | Replied on Jul 15, 2024

Dear Sharon,

Thank you so much for this great review !

How wonderful that you enjoyed this short trip to Cusco and the different excursions around the Inca sites and traditions. Thank you as well for your constructive comments in regards to the guide in Pisac and the weather conditions in Peru. It is true that weather in the mountains can be very unpredictable !

It makes me very happy that you enjoyed your stay and I wish you many more adventurous trips with KimKim.

Warm regards,
Martina & Team

Machupicchu: The tour guide told us many stor...
Peru | Jun 27 - Jul 7, 2024

Ms. HUI-CHU
Ms. HUI-CHU C.
Singapore | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2024

Machupicchu: The tour guide told us many stories in detail and helped us take many good photos.

Rainbow mountain:There are not too many people, so you can really revel in the beautiful scenery

In fact the whole trip was great and a very unique experience, I will recommend it to my friend KimKim

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Jul 16, 2024

Hi Hui-Chu,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a short message for us. I'm very glad to know that you all had a great time in Peru!
Kindly.
Liz.

Perfect trip to Peru
Peru | Jun 27 - Jul 7, 2024

彥鋒 林.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2024

The trip to Peru was perfect!!
Liz Karen was able to assist us to find travelling options we desired to get. Transfers between different location was smooth and on time.
We also want to thank Kimberly, Javier, Rhonald, and, most importantly, David for guiding us around Peru. This historical and scenic sightseeing was way above our expectation.

Our rating to the trip, Andean Travel Experience, and Kimkim would be 10000000 out of 10!!

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Jul 16, 2024

Hi 彥鋒 林 Justin,
Thank you so much for your review of the trip! I appreciate your feedback. 😊
I look forward to staying in touch for any future trips to South America.
Take care!
Liz.

A wonderful trip by kimkim and Andean travel
Peru | Jun 27 - Jul 7, 2024

YUAN-LI
YUAN-LI L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
We have a very wonderful triple experience by the travel provided by Andian travel through KimKim.
At first all the tour guide are passionate and well knowledgeable and the experienced so we got a lot of information through this trip about Peru.
The arrangement of accommentation cannot be more comfortable and luxury, safe, while at a comparative reasonable price.
The transfer between different sight seeing spots is very well connected and safe. At last but not the least, the... Read more

We have a very wonderful triple experience by the travel provided by Andian travel through KimKim.
At first all the tour guide are passionate and well knowledgeable and the experienced so we got a lot of information through this trip about Peru.
The arrangement of accommentation cannot be more comfortable and luxury, safe, while at a comparative reasonable price.

The transfer between different sight seeing spots is very well connected and safe.

At last but not the least, the service from Liz is very good and well experienced, all our friends are very satisfied with this travel. thank you very much.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Jul 16, 2024

Hi Yuan-Li,
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so happy you had a great time in Peru and enjoyed the itinerary I put together for you. 😊
I'll be glad tohelp you all with your future tip to Latam.
Please take care.
Liz.

During our trip, my wife got sick and we cont...
Peru | Jun 23 - Jul 2, 2024

Keith
Keith H.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2024
During our trip, my wife got sick and we contacted our specialist about what we should do. Within 30 minutes of initial request we had a Nurse in our Hotel room and my wife was on the way to the local clinic for fluids and tests to find the root cause. in another incident one of the Hotels charged our credit card instead of the prepaid through KimKim and our specialist was able to clarify with the Hotel and we got a refund back to our card within a week. Overall we had an amazing time... Read more

During our trip, my wife got sick and we contacted our specialist about what we should do. Within 30 minutes of initial request we had a Nurse in our Hotel room and my wife was on the way to the local clinic for fluids and tests to find the root cause. in another incident one of the Hotels charged our credit card instead of the prepaid through KimKim and our specialist was able to clarify with the Hotel and we got a refund back to our card within a week.

Overall we had an amazing time and having someone we could reach out to to help with issues that came up was great.

Hotel Reviews
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The only opportunity was during the dinner as part of our booking. The service was a bit slower than we had experienced in other locations. The menu was also limited to only of couple of options, which was not clear earlier when dinner was highlighted to be included in the original booking.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in between Lima and the US | Replied on Jul 15, 2024

I'm glad it all worked out during your trip with your family! It was my pleasure helping plan this for you, I hope to get to help you with your future travels through South America.

Best,
Johanna

First and exceptional KimKim Experience
Peru | May 31 - Jun 9, 2024

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Ingrid S.
Brazil | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2024
Our first experience with KimKim was absolutely wonderful! From Joanna's exceptional customer service to our local guide Edy and the agency, we received outstanding care. The meticulously crafted itinerary and the well-organized infrastructure were crucial in providing us with an unforgettable experience in the country. Their attentiveness, swift responses to any adjustments, and high-quality itinerary were impressive. We will certainly use their services again in the future! A heartfelt... Read more

Our first experience with KimKim was absolutely wonderful! From Joanna's exceptional customer service to our local guide Edy and the agency, we received outstanding care. The meticulously crafted itinerary and the well-organized infrastructure were crucial in providing us with an unforgettable experience in the country. Their attentiveness, swift responses to any adjustments, and high-quality itinerary were impressive. We will certainly use their services again in the future! A heartfelt thank you to Joanna, Edy, and everyone who assisted us!

Hotel Reviews
Casa Andina Standard Catedral
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Samanapaq
Ollantaytambo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Abittare Hotels
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa Andina Standard Miraflores Benavides
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Afternoon Train to Aguas Calientes
Afternoon Train to Aguas Calientes
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly from Lima to Cusco, Explore the City
Fly from Lima to Cusco, Explore the City
Peru
Quality of Experience
Oi
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hiking to Humantay Lake: A Scenic Adventure in the Andes from Cusco
Hiking to Humantay Lake: A Scenic Adventure in the Andes from Cusco
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero - Maras - Moray - Lunch at MV
Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero - Maras - Moray - Lunch at MV
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lima Food Tour
Lima Food Tour
Peru
Quality of Experience
I
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arrival to Lima: Free Day to Explore
Arrival to Lima: Free Day to Explore
Lima
Quality of Experience
Oi
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Cusco & San Pedro Market Tour
Full Day Cusco & San Pedro Market Tour
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in between Lima and the US | Replied on Jul 15, 2024

Ingrid, I'm so glad to hear your first experience with KimKim was a great one! I'd be happy to assist you with your future travels through South America.

Best,
Johanna

Memorable trip to Peru
Peru | Jun 17 - Jun 22, 2024

Peter
Peter D.
Austria | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2024

Excellent and very diverse trip to Peru for a family of five. Thanks to the excellent organization of Liz Karen we experienced the Amazonian jungle (Puero Maldonado) with an amazing guide (Moises) for 3 days. Next we flew to Cuzco for 4 days to experience firsthand the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cuzco. There we had great guides - Oscar and Javier, who made the trips a real pleasure.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Jul 03, 2024

Hi Peter,
Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed your time in Peru. It was a pleasure helping you with your Peru trip. We look forward to staying in touch for any future trips to Latam. Take care!
Liz.

Amazing Cultural Experience of Peru
Peru | May 27 - Jun 3, 2024

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Arun A.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2024
Our trip was well planned, and we had two Amazing guides Willy and Danny. They both were well enformed about Peru, its history, cultural diversities, food specialities and various geographical uniqueness. Willy and Danny provided excellent recommendations for food and activities to be done after our day trips or on our free days. There were multiple times where Willy and Danny took an extra step to make our trip memorable, they setup special lunch for us, made a picnic basket for lunch. Our... Read more

Our trip was well planned, and we had two Amazing guides Willy and Danny. They both were well enformed about Peru, its history, cultural diversities, food specialities and various geographical uniqueness. Willy and Danny provided excellent recommendations for food and activities to be done after our day trips or on our free days. There were multiple times where Willy and Danny took an extra step to make our trip memorable, they setup special lunch for us, made a picnic basket for lunch. Our local transport during our entire trip was very comfortable, and clean. We were very satisfied with our trip. Our trip planner Anne played a vital role, she was very patient with our questions and concerns. She was open to suggestions or changes requested by us. She did not push us to make any decisions which we were not sure about or uncomfortable with.

Activity Reviews
Morning Visit to Machu Picchu
Morning Visit to Machu Picchu
Peru

I cannot express how I feel in words. Machu Picchu is an amazing city between beautiful valleys, and a layered architecture. Each layer had something unique and filled with historical stories.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo
Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo
Peru

This Inca ruin's shows the engineering excellence from their times. The view early in the morning was very beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lunch at Unu
Lunch at Unu
Sacred Valley

This was a very beautiful experience. The view from the rrestaurant was mesmerizing. We had a 3 course vegetarian meals with variety of dishes made from Quinoa.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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Scenic Bus Journey to from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Peru

Our bus from Puno to Cusco was very comfortable, the tip was not very exhausting from travel. We had frequent stops at places with historical importance.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sailing in Lake Titicaca, Taquile, Luquina & the Uros floating Islands
Sailing in Lake Titicaca, Taquile, Luquina & the Uros floating Islands
Puno
Quality of Experience
Our guide provided in depth historical context and acted as a mediator between us and the locals.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Jul 02, 2024

Hello Arun & Swetha!
I am truly happy you had a memorable trip in Peru, especially that we could be part of it. I was pleased that you enjoyed UNU, and they delighted you with Peruvian food plus the amazing landscapes only the Andes can give us. I shared your comments with Dany, Willy, and the rest of our team. They all want to say thank you.
If you ever decide to come back, feel free to reach out!
All the best,
Anne 🦙😊

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