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Anne Godoy

I fell in love with Peru's landscapes, culture, food, and people—not only because of what I learned in college but also because of what I had seen and lived my whole life.

That passion and love for my country drive me every day to help other travelers to explore Peru and have a life-changing experience.

I find so much joy in sharing and helping others discover Peru's soul—a soul full of ancient culture, nature, and uniqueness!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Peru. If I had to choose one, the Cusco area and surroundings must be, especially off-the-beaten-path activities in the most visited destination.
Still, I have planned trips for all over Peru northern and southern, and I love planning for families, honeymooners, and group trips."

How did you get involved in travel?

"When I was a child, I always dreamed of traveling and exploring new places. Later, as a teenager, I started to travel around Peru, and I knew that Tourism was the professional path I wanted to follow. I started my career, and through years of travel and professional experience, I have become more conscious of all of the wonderful things that Peru has to offer. Then I joined the Peruvian Soul team, where everyone shared the same passion and values."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Iquitos, where the Amazon River is born. I spent a few days in the middle of the jungle. I had the chance to meet local communities, learn about different wildlife conservation projects, navigate the river, and watch the sunset over the Amazon River. Just an unforgettable and incredible experience! "

Anne is part of the following groups: Peru Travel Agents, Peru Family Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Anne

We had a fantastic trip to Peru. We started o...
Peru | Jan 24 - Jan 29, 2026

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Thomas L.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Feb 07, 2026
We had a fantastic trip to Peru. We started our adventure in Cusco where we were picked up and delivered to the airport for a flight to Puerto Maldenado. The staff literally walked us into the airport and assisted us getting our boarding passes and bags checked. In Puerto Maldenado, we were met by Carlos who helped us get our bags and into a waiting van which took us to the Peruvian Soul office. At the office we separated out the clothes we needed for the Tambopata River trip and our stay at... Read more

We had a fantastic trip to Peru. We started our adventure in Cusco where we were picked up and delivered to the airport for a flight to Puerto Maldenado. The staff literally walked us into the airport and assisted us getting our boarding passes and bags checked. In Puerto Maldenado, we were met by Carlos who helped us get our bags and into a waiting van which took us to the Peruvian Soul office. At the office we separated out the clothes we needed for the Tambopata River trip and our stay at Finca Sachabacayoc lodge. After separating our clothing, Carlos delivered us to a dock where we were met by Freddy who told us he would be our activity guide while we were at Finca. We boarded a motor boat for a two and half hour ride up the Tambopata River to the the Finca Lodge. Along the way Freddy pointed out Macaws, Parrots and Eagles. The boat also literally took us right up next to a family of Capybaras.
The Finca Lodge was beautiful. Our cabin had two queen beds, a very modern bathroom and shower, and a screened in front porch with a hammock. The main lodge structure had a large restaurant and a lovely bar. We were assigned a table where we ate all our meals with our guide, Freddy.
The Peruvian food served us throughout our three night, 4 day stay, was terrific. I do not know the chef's name but he was awesome! Every meal the he would stop at our table to make sure we were happy with the food and drink; which we were. The bar was also terrific. We made friends during our stay with a couple from Portland Oregon and another couple from the Netherlands. Every evening the six of us had a beer or a Pisco Sour in the bar and chatted about our adventures that day.
Speaking of daily adventures, on the day we arrived, Freddy took us on a night hike where he showed us creatures of the night, including monkeys, scorpions, and tarantulas. The night sounds of the jungle during the night hike were amazing. That night after dinner, we went to our cabin for bed. The cries and sounds of the birds, monkeys and insects were mesmerizing. But just before we went to sleep a thunderstorm rolled in, the temperature dropped 20 degrees, and we slept like babies!
In the days that followed Freddy took us on a jungle hike to a lake where we paddled a canoe looking for Anacondas and Caymens and wild birds like Macaws. We had a marvelous time. Later that day we hiked to a 50 meter tower located in the middle of the jungle. After climbing to the top, we could see the jungle below. Freddy set up a spotting scope and he showed us many different kinds of birds and monkeys. We stayed on the tower until after sunset. Again the sounds of the jungle at night were mesmerizing!
The following day we got up at 2:30AM and took a boat to the Chuncho Clay Lick- a place where every morning at dawn, thousands of birds from the jungle come to eat the salt they need for their diets. We arrived just before dawn and set up our chairs and spotting scopes . As the sun rose, thousands of birds arrived; red and blue macaws, blue and yellow macaws, white and black toucans, green and yellow parrots and a sinister looking hawk that the other birds clearly did not like. The birds were beautiful. Freddy attached our phone cameras to his spotting scope and recorded slow motion videos of the birds flying in and around the salt lick. The video's are wonderful!
After about 2 hours (7:30AM), the birds began to leave the salt lick. We loaded up our stuff and headed back to the boat. But, much to our surprise, Freddy an other staff from the Finca Lodge had set up a breakfast table with eggs, fruit, pancakes, juice and coffee. In the middle of the jungle and on an island in the middle of the Tambopata River we had big and delicious breakfast!
Later that day Freddy took us on another boat ride to the Condenado Lake, where we took a raft built on pontoons that Freddy maneuvered using an unusual rudder device that allowed the raft to move. While traversing the lake Freddy spotted a family of giant River Otters. We followed them and got many great photos of the giant creatures. On this trip we also saw caymans, capybaras, monkeys, beautiful Macaws and an illegal gold mine set up in the middle of the river!
The next day we had to return to Puerto Maldenado. We said good bye to the friends and, with Freddy's help, took the boat back to Puerto Maldenado. It rained the entire trip back, but the boat had a roof with side plastic windows that kept us dry. The boat trip in the rain was actually quite fun.
In Puerto Maldenado, we retrieved the rest of our clothes and went to the airport, where Carlos helped us get our bags checked in and collect our boarding passes for our flight to Lima. Carlos literally walked with us all the way to security.
When we arrived in Lima, a man named Bosco and a van picked us up at the Lima airport and transported us to the Hotel Limade in the Mira Flores district. During the ride, Bosco regaled us with a very entertaining history lesson about Lima.
The Hotel Limade was brand new. I was told it had opened only 4 months earlier. The hotel was like a very fine hotel in a major city in the US. It was bvery nice with a great rooftop bar and a wonderful restaurant for the complimentary breakfast. The hotel was about 6 blocks from the Pacific Ocean and the beaches of Lima. After checking in, Wendy and I walked to the beaches and took many photos of the beautiful beaches, shops and parks. Th beaches reminded me of Miami.
The following day we were met by Nancy, our guide for the day. In a nutshell, she was awesome! Her English was perfect and her knowledge of Mira Flores and especially the Barranco district was superb. Nancy took us to the Barranco District which is famous for it's art, art galleries, restaurants, shops and beautiful boutique hotels. Nancy's tour was to last only 4 hours, but she stayed with us for nearly 6 hours! We ate at three separate restaurants sampling the unique food and drink of Lima. We also stopped at a chocolate factory where we sampled chocolates and watched how chocolate candy was made. We toured some of the beautiful boutique hotels of Barranco that were built in the early 1900's as private mansions for wealthy people from Europe and elsewhere. When Peru's economy struggled the homes were abandoned. Beginning in the late 1990's, these old mansions were bought by local Peruvians and who turned them into boutique hotels. We stopped at the Hotel B where Robert DeNiro stayed a year or so ago. It was magnificent!
Nancy also took us to several art galleries and to many street art paintings. We loved the art so much we bought a print from a famous Peruvian artist by the name of Jade Rivera.
Nancy was a spectacular guide. If you are in Lima make sure you ask for Nancy!
The next morning we had to return to the US. Bosco picked us up at the Hotel Limade and delivered us to the airport, including getting our boarding passes and our luggage checked. During the ride to the airport, Bosco told us more stories about Lima and Peru. Like Nancy, he too is a very good.
We loved Peru and and our trip to the Amazon and Lima. Thank you KimKim for taking such great care of us. Hasta la proxima vez! Tom and Wendy.

Hotel Reviews
Finca Sachabacayoc

See my review of the trip. But this is a very fun place to stay with great food in the middle of the jungle

Authenticity & Character
It's adjacent to a huge river and in the jungle. The sounds during the day are great but at night they are spectacular
Location
Staff
The chef was terrific. He was always smiling and makig sure we were enjoying the food. Emerson is the manager. He was always around. If you had any questions or needed anything, Emerson would take care of it.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our cabin was super clean. Staff made the bed and cleaned our cabin every day.
Hotel Limade
Lima

Great hotel. It is new in 2025. They have a great roof top bar and a nice restaurant for a very extensive complimentary breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
It is in the middle of the Mira Flores District, a beautiful suburb of Lima
Location
It is about 6 blocks from the beaches. There are restaurants, shopping and art all within walking distance
Staff
Everyone was super nice and they all spoke English
Cleanliness & Comfort
No, everything was terrific.
Activity Reviews
Finca Sachavacavoc - D1 - Venturing into the Amazon
Finca Sachavacavoc - D1 - Venturing into the Amazon
Tambopata

Se my earlier report. We loved the Lodge.

Quality of Experience
The Lodge and our Guide, Freddy
Food
The authentic Peruvian food was special. We loved it. We also loved the Pisco Sours!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The van drivers, boat drivers, guides were all super.
Transport
The van was always neat as a pin!
Finca Sachavacavoc - D2 - Chuncho Claylick and Condenado Lake
Finca Sachavacavoc - D2 - Chuncho Claylick and Condenado Lake
Tambopata

Se earlier report. This is a great activity- despite having to get up at 2:30AM. It is well worth the sleep deprivation!

Quality of Experience
This something you cannot see in the USA.
Food
the breakfast at the salt lick was a very nice touch
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everything was always on time.
Transport
The boat driver and the guide.
Finca Sachavacavoc - D3 - Sachavacayoc Lake
Finca Sachavacavoc - D3 - Sachavacayoc Lake
Tambopata

Freddy took us on a 2+ mile hike through the jungle to the lake. On the way Freddy educated us on the trees that grow in the Amazon, the various plants used medicinally by the indigenous tribes , and about the Anacondas we might see at the Lake. The canoe trip on the lake was beautiful. We saw anaconda tracks but no anacondas, but the birds, butterflies and monkeys we saw made up for not seing anacondas.

Quality of Experience
Freddy. He is really good.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Freddy knows the jungle!
Transport
The canoe was perfect for the lake.
Finca Sachavacavoc -  Farewell Amazon
Finca Sachavacavoc - Farewell Amazon
Tambopata

See my earlier report. We loved the Finca lodge.

Quality of Experience
The Lodge is very well maintained. Staff is very attentive. The food is terrific and the bar a great place to hang out after a day in the jungle.
Food
We loved the food. there was plenty of it and it was always top notch. We drank Barley Juice a couple of times and I have tried to recreate it at home, but alas, the Barley Juice at Finca was much better!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Freddy is the best!
Transport
The boats were great and the drivers excellent.
 Art and Local Cuisine in Bohemian Barranco
Art and Local Cuisine in Bohemian Barranco
Lima

Nancy, our guide was perfect. She spoke excellent English and answered all of our questions. She took us to restaurants, art galleries, unique shops, and boutique hotels. Nancy was to be our guide for 4 hours, but she stayed with us for 6. She is incredibly good as a guide.

Quality of Experience
See above. At the end of our time with Nancy, we were friends.
Food
Nancy took us to three restaurants and a chocolate manufacturing business. The food and chocolate were wonderful. We especially enjoyed the restaurant Horneando Ando.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Although we didn't need a van, when we had to walk a few blocks, Nancy texted the driver and amazingly he would show up a minute or two later to take us to our next stop!
Transport
See above
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Feb 09, 2026
Hi Thomas & Wendy! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review. Reading your story from start to finish truly made our day. Knowing how deeply you connected with Peru, the Amazon, and the people who were part of your journey is exactly why we do what we do. We will absolutely share your words with all our team and partners, as they are the heart of every journey, and feedback like yours is incredibly meaningful to all of us. It’s wonderful to know... Read more

Hi Thomas & Wendy!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review. Reading your story from start to finish truly made our day. Knowing how deeply you connected with Peru, the Amazon, and the people who were part of your journey is exactly why we do what we do.

We will absolutely share your words with all our team and partners, as they are the heart of every journey, and feedback like yours is incredibly meaningful to all of us.

It’s wonderful to know that the small details, the personal care, and those once-in-a-lifetime moments in the jungle and in Lima came together so seamlessly for you. Stories like yours make all the behind-the-scenes effort truly worthwhile.

Thank you again for trusting us with your adventure and for traveling through Peru!

Everyone we interacted with was amazing from ...
Peru | Jan 24 - Jan 29, 2026

Wendy
Wendy F.
| Reviewed on Feb 02, 2026
Everyone we interacted with was amazing from picking us up in Cusco and getting us to security, on every flight we took. The Finca lodge was quite nice. Beautiful grounds. Our Jungle Pro guide, Freddy was very knowledgeable and made sure we got to see and learn about wildlife and plants and trees, including ants and termites and spiders, as well as so many birds. The boat captains and staff at the lodge were also very good. On to Lima, again very smooth pickup and delivery to airport. Nancy,... Read more

Everyone we interacted with was amazing from picking us up in Cusco and getting us to security, on every flight we took. The Finca lodge was quite nice. Beautiful grounds. Our Jungle Pro guide, Freddy was very knowledgeable and made sure we got to see and learn about wildlife and plants and trees, including ants and termites and spiders, as well as so many birds. The boat captains and staff at the lodge were also very good. On to Lima, again very smooth pickup and delivery to airport. Nancy, our guide for the tour of Baranco was so knowledgeable about the history of Peru and the Baranco as well as being very friendly and a joy to spend the day with. We could not be more pleased with the entire trip. Thank you for your thorough planning.

Hotel Reviews
Finca Sachabacayoc

Friendly staff. Lodge and rooms are nice. Well screened to minimize mosquitoes. Food was good. We were pleased

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Limade
Lima

Nice new hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
 Art and Local Cuisine in Bohemian Barranco
Art and Local Cuisine in Bohemian Barranco
Lima

Nancy was awesome. We learned a lot of history about Peru and the Baranco. Toured beautiful buildings and restaurants and galleries and met many wonderful people there.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Finca Sachavacavoc - D1 - Venturing into the Amazon
Finca Sachavacavoc - D1 - Venturing into the Amazon
Tambopata
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Finca Sachavacavoc - D2 - Chuncho Claylick and Condenado Lake
Finca Sachavacavoc - D2 - Chuncho Claylick and Condenado Lake
Tambopata
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Finca Sachavacavoc - D3 - Sachavacayoc Lake
Finca Sachavacavoc - D3 - Sachavacayoc Lake
Tambopata
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Finca Sachavacavoc -  Farewell Amazon
Finca Sachavacavoc - Farewell Amazon
Tambopata
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Feb 09, 2026

Hi Wendy!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We are happy to read you had a great experience while traveling with us. We'll make sure to share your kind words with the rest of our team!

Thank you again for trusting us with your adventure and for traveling through Peru!

Shawna did a great job planning. Jesus was ou...
Peru | Dec 29 - Jan 7, 2026

joy
joy w.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2026

Shawna did a great job planning. Jesus was our contact in country, he did a wonderful job being responsive to all our needs. Our tour guide Guido in Cusco and the Sacred Valley was knowledge and experienced he went along our family’s wants and needs. A true gem!

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Jan 26, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience — it truly means a lot to all of us. I’m very happy to hear that Shawna did a great job planning your trip and that Jesus was such a reliable point of contact while you were in Peru. We take great pride in being present and responsive on the ground, so your kind words are especially appreciated. It’s also wonderful to hear your feedback about Guido. He truly is a gem, and we’re lucky to have him as part of our team in Cusco and... Read more

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience — it truly means a lot to all of us.

I’m very happy to hear that Shawna did a great job planning your trip and that Jesus was such a reliable point of contact while you were in Peru. We take great pride in being present and responsive on the ground, so your kind words are especially appreciated.

It’s also wonderful to hear your feedback about Guido. He truly is a gem, and we’re lucky to have him as part of our team in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. I’ll be sure to pass along your comments to him — I know it will mean a lot.

Thank you again for trusting us with your family’s journey. It was a pleasure to be part of your adventure in Peru, and we hope to welcome you back someday.

Booking with KimKim was the right decision. T...
Peru | Nov 20 - Dec 1, 2025

Celeste
Celeste G.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2025
Booking with KimKim was the right decision. This is one of the most stress-free trips we have ever taken. All the annoying logistics, lodging, drivers, guides, and excursions were handled by KimKim and transitions were seamless. We simply provided our budget and a rough idea of what we wanted to see. This saved me hours and hours of planning time which I definitely did not have.
Our two main guides were Julio and Willy. Both were friendly, knowledgeable, professional and willing to take...
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Booking with KimKim was the right decision. This is one of the most stress-free trips we have ever taken. All the annoying logistics, lodging, drivers, guides, and excursions were handled by KimKim and transitions were seamless. We simply provided our budget and a rough idea of what we wanted to see. This saved me hours and hours of planning time which I definitely did not have.
Our two main guides were Julio and Willy. Both were friendly, knowledgeable, professional and willing to take on the burden of working out a few kinks in our itinerary (I changed my mind about an excursion and Julio handled it perfectly).
We especially loved the walking food tour in Barranca, the wonderful breakfasts at the hotels, all our lodgings (in Cuzco, Sacred Valley, and Puno) were top notch, the Moray salt ponds and archaeological park, Ollantaytambo, the floating reed island (clearly geared toward tourists but the family was so sweet I’ll cut the experience some slack), visiting with Lupe and her home stay on the Lake Titicaca’s Laquina Peninsula and of course the Inca Trail and Macchu Picchu were life changing.

A few suggestions:
1. Warn clients in advance that the customs line arriving in Lima can be very long and do not stop at the bathroom for several minutes upon arrival while 100’s of other travelers stream by. We probably added an hour to our 2 hour wait because we had no clue the customs cue came before baggage claim.
2. A 1-week heads up that 2nd payment is due. Even the most organized people need a warning. I was caught off guard.
3. I wish there was an option to pay tips in advance?
4. Not sure about the camelid farm. It was great to see and learn about all the various Andean camelids but afterwards we felt uncomfortable and pressured being the only two people ushered into the high end store with 5 employees hovering and watching our every move. It was obvious they expected us to purchase goods, but this is one time I wish there had been more tourists.

Hotel Reviews
Casa Andina Standard Miraflores Benavides
Lima

Great breakfast! Great overall value, room was spacious and clean

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa San Blas Boutique
Cusco

Loved this place, tucked away down an alley off of an alley, so quaint! Our room had a beautiful view of Cusco and opened to a nice outdoor patio.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Just a few blocks up the hill from Cusco’s main square, but still quiet. Perfect!
Staff
They met our van in the alley and immediately got our bags and made us feel well taken care of when we arrived tired and later at night.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba
Urubamba

Don’t let the dirt roads leading you here fool you, this was a beautiful place, especially in the evening hours when the garden lights come on. They have a spa too. Great breakfast, beautiful room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
A bit far from town, but you can take a taxi in for dinner if so compelled.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Intiqa
Puno

My husband loved the huge bathroom, I loved the great view from the 6th floor breakfast room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Just a few blocks from Lima St, the main drag
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Walking Food Tour in Barranco (Group tour)
Walking Food Tour in Barranco (Group tour)
Lima

This was a favorite activity, a great “first excursion” and introduction to Peru. All the food was substantial and delicious. Our guide Valeria was exceptional and we visited street art and an art gallery also,

Quality of Experience
Food
Pisco sours, fruits, lomos soltados
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pass by Pisac Market & an Andean camelid Farms
Pass by Pisac Market & an Andean camelid Farms
Sacred Valley

Please see review on first page

Quality of Experience
We enjoyed the market in Pisac
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lunch at a local restaurant
Lunch at a local restaurant
Sacred Valley

We ate at Ama, a great experience with its peaceful outdoor garden, philanthropic mission to help single mothers, and delicious food and dessert.

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

The terraced temple of Ollantaytambo was awesome. The stairs to the top are challenging at altitude but worth the hard work!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Julio knew so much about the construction of the temple. Fascinating visit.
Chimu Floating Island and Luquina Community Homestay
Chimu Floating Island and Luquina Community Homestay
Peru

The floating reef island experience clearly catered to tourists but it was such an unusual place to call home and the family so sweet and willing to welcome us that I deem this experience worthwhile. We loved meeting Lupe and her little niece and daughter. She works so hard, we were happy to help chop vegetables in the kitchen for meals. We also helped till part of a potatoe field and bring the sheep down to graze, and we helped bring lunch to the kindergarten class. A truly immersive, slice of life experience for us.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We had the entire boat to ourselves.
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Dec 10, 2025
Hello Celeste! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. It truly means a lot to our team — and we’re thrilled to hear that your trip felt seamless and stress-free. That’s exactly the kind of experience we want every traveler to have. We’re also very happy to hear that Julio and Willy made such a positive impact on your journey. They’re both exceptional guides, and we’ll make sure they receive your kind words. It sounds like you embraced the best... Read more

Hello Celeste!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. It truly means a lot to our team — and we’re thrilled to hear that your trip felt seamless and stress-free. That’s exactly the kind of experience we want every traveler to have.

We’re also very happy to hear that Julio and Willy made such a positive impact on your journey. They’re both exceptional guides, and we’ll make sure they receive your kind words. It sounds like you embraced the best that Peru has to offer — from the food in Barranco to the Sacred Valley, the floating islands, Laquina, the Inca Trail, and Machu Picchu. What a journey!

Thank you as well for your suggestions. They’re extremely valuable. We'll work on adding clearer pre-arrival notes and reviewing alternative camelid stops that maintain the cultural value

We’re truly grateful you trusted us with your Peru adventure, and as Kimkim, we hope to welcome you again whenever you’re ready for your next journey.

Warm regards,
Anne - Peruvian Soul & Kimkim

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Journey Through Peru!
Peru | Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2025

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Barbara S.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
My trip to Peru was absolutely incredible, and a huge part of that was thanks to our amazing guides — **Blanca, Jesus, and Julio**. From start to finish, they made every moment special, meaningful, and stress-free. Blanca was wonderfully knowledgeable and warm, sharing fascinating insights about Lima's history, culture, and traditions in a way that really brought it to life. Jesus was wonderful and made the trip to Arequipa a memorable one.
Julio was always attentive and upbeat — and...
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My trip to Peru was absolutely incredible, and a huge part of that was thanks to our amazing guides — **Blanca, Jesus, and Julio**. From start to finish, they made every moment special, meaningful, and stress-free.

Blanca was wonderfully knowledgeable and warm, sharing fascinating insights about Lima's history, culture, and traditions in a way that really brought it to life. Jesus was wonderful and made the trip to Arequipa a memorable one.
Julio was always attentive and upbeat — and went above and beyond the call of duty. His enthusiasm was contagious and made even the long drives fun! And we could all just relax and enjoy every experience.

Whether we were exploring the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu, wandering through colorful local markets, or tasting delicious Peruvian food, I always felt well cared for and truly immersed in the spirit of Peru. The combination of professionalism, kindness, and genuine passion these guides showed made this trip unforgettable.

I can’t recommend this team enough. If you’re planning a trip to Peru, **ask for Blanca, Jesus, and Julio** — you’ll be in the best hands possible.

Hotel Reviews
Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

My room was absolutely unforgettable. I wish I had arrived during the day just to take in the breathtaking view — the river flowed right below my window, and across it rose a sheer granite cliff. Falling asleep to the sound of the rushing water was pure magic. I had the best night’s sleep of my life!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International
Miraflores

The service, food and rooms were outstanding. The rooftop bar was my favorite....

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Hostería Boutique Hotel
Arequipa

This was a very nice boutique hotel. Our room was on the top floor and was we could hear lots of traffic noise and loud music. But the staff was wonderful!!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco
Cusco

Cusco was my favorite city we visited. I loved this hotel and the location. Food was very good and the staff was also great. I will be back one day!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Walking City Tour in Arequipa
Walking City Tour in Arequipa
Arequipa
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Must sees in Lima
Must sees in Lima
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring Cusco & Sacsayhuaman
Exploring Cusco & Sacsayhuaman
Cusco

Julio was so great!!!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring the Sacred Valley: Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo
Exploring the Sacred Valley: Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Machu Picchu Exploration
Machu Picchu Exploration
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

I can't wait to return and do the 4 day hike!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Oct 27, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words! I’m truly happy to hear that you had such an amazing experience in Peru and that everything went so smoothly. It means a lot to know that you felt well cared for and enjoyed your time with Blanca, Jesús, and Julio — they’ll be so glad to hear how much you appreciated their warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm. It was an honor to plan this trip for you and your family, and it’s always wonderful to welcome travelers who share such a genuine... Read more

Thank you so much for your thoughtful words! I’m truly happy to hear that you had such an amazing experience in Peru and that everything went so smoothly. It means a lot to know that you felt well cared for and enjoyed your time with Blanca, Jesús, and Julio — they’ll be so glad to hear how much you appreciated their warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm.

It was an honor to plan this trip for you and your family, and it’s always wonderful to welcome travelers who share such a genuine curiosity and connection with our country. If you ever decide to come back to Peru, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’d be delighted to help you explore more of what makes this place so special.

Best Guides
Peru | Oct 2 - Oct 16, 2025

Robert
Robert F.
Allentown, PA | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Fantastic vacation. Highlight was that the guides were professional, knowledgeable, flexible and perfectly match to our interests. Everyone exceeded our expectations. All tours were "personal" where my wife and I had a guide. Read more

Fantastic vacation. Highlight was that the guides were professional, knowledgeable, flexible and perfectly match to our interests. Everyone exceeded our expectations. All tours were "personal" where my wife and I had a guide.

Hotel Reviews
Las Brisas
La Paz

Disappointed on this one. We though we were booked at Las Brisas North, the main hotel in the heart of the old town area. The photo is from that hotel. Instead we were booked in the Las Brisas South hotel which is on the outskirts of town in an affluent neighborhood. This made is difficult to do anything with our free time except eat at the fancy restaunts (we planned on seeing museums missed on our tour).

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Costa del Sol Whyndam Cajamarca
Cajamarca
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco

Tourist hotel. Well organized money-making factory. Our package included a dinner which was fast, but boring plus they charged outragous amounts for the beverages that were not included. Appropriate for a bus tour groups, but not people who want the small group experience.

Authenticity & Character
Location
This is the only plus. Right next to the train station.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wilkamayu Hotel
Sicuani

Restaurant was closed when we went, maybe because the main road outside the hotel was under construction. Very few other options for dinner. Good hotel otherwise. Seems like a place Peruvians go for business conferences.

Hotel Pakaritampu
Ollantaytambo
Abittare Hotels
Cusco
Intiqa
Puno

Fine hotel. Just tell them to get better coffee for breakfast. Worst coffee that we had in the entire trip, which was a big disconnect to the quality of the hotel.

La Estancia Ecolodge
Isla del Sol
Gran Hotel Bolivar
Lima

Hotel of former glory. Fun experience. The 1920's rooms felt like you were in the movie "The Shining". Bar was a highlight and was packed with Peruvians having a drink after work. In the heart of the old town, so everything is walking distance.

Activity Review
 Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Peru

This experience was misleading. It was a fancy restaurant with a traditional cooking method. I thought we would be in a village with guinea pigs running around. Also, they had their own coffee roaster and whiskey distillery which was good for getting gifts, but made the experience feel completely modern. Owner was fantastic and personable guy, so I wish him success. Food good. Just rephrase the description

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Oct 24, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a fantastic vacation and that our guides helped make the experience so memorable.
I also want to sincerely thank you for the additional feedback you shared with us. We really value your observations, as they help us continue improving and ensure that every future trip meets — and hopefully exceeds, our travelers’ expectations.

It was a real pleasure to plan your journey through Peru & Bolivia!

Personal guides each city priceless!
Peru | Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2025

Stephanie
Stephanie S.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
The level of service provided before and by each of the three tour guides was overwhelming in its quality and case. Upon landing at each airport we were promptly greeted by the guide, easily guided to the awaiting driver and van and helped with gathering luggage and checking into each hotel. I cannot imagine how we would have navigated each step without the experienced guides.
in Lima Blanca and driver Michael met us the first/next morning with an agenda that filled each morning with...
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The level of service provided before and by each of the three tour guides was overwhelming in its quality and case. Upon landing at each airport we were promptly greeted by the guide, easily guided to the awaiting driver and van and helped with gathering luggage and checking into each hotel. I cannot imagine how we would have navigated each step without the experienced guides.
in Lima Blanca and driver Michael met us the first/next morning with an agenda that filled each morning with information about each place we visited. Each day she went out of her way to be sure I got the SIM card I wanted at a CLARO office, found a manicure at the last minute and found us quality places to shop for gits and outstanding food and drink. She was flexible and patient as we chose little side shops to visit.
In Arequipa, Jesus and driver Juvenal were friendly and brought us to amazing shops and sites, and most important Jesus took us to a small town, Tingo Grande, that was close to our family history.
In Cusco, Julio was the best! We spent about 5 days with him and the driver. Julio helped me when I got altitude sickness in Cusco. Julio was adaptive to the needs of each person in the group of four: a person with walking limitations, a shop-a-holic and responded to each when we wanted a break, refreshment and answered our questions
Each of the guides knew their cities intimately and loved the Peru community. each knew many other guides and certain shortcuts that kept the pace up.

Hotel Reviews
Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco
Cusco

Ground floor off patio helpful for one member who had trouble walking. I liked the little gift stand in the lobby.

Authenticity & Character
Comfortable patio with seating to wait for our rooms, also had drinks and snacks there.
Location
Easy to walk around historial district to one of two plazas
Staff
great business/computer center handled our requests.
Cleanliness & Comfort
good housekeeping service
La Hostería Boutique Hotel
Arequipa

This was a beautiful boutigue hotel in the heart of Arequipa's historical district. Beautiful setting, breakfast. Note there is no elevator but we were able to get a ground floor room for one party. a lot of street noise, even on a tuesday night, from a nearby disco (til 4 a.m.!) and at 6 a.m. fireworks due to start of monthly long celebration. Very picturesque.

Authenticity & Character
Location
easy to walk around neighborhood and the nearby monastery lots of shops, people.
Staff
I liked the resident cat.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International
Miraflores

breakfast choices amazing. Nice modern/updated hotel with elevators and top floor small pool and bar. Walking convenient to shops, restaurants.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

close to shops, ATM, bus stop and restaurants. Ground floor rooms and having elevators was great for our group that included two seniors. We asked for room facing river and it was awesome. We kept windows closed as recommended due to mosquito warning. (wish there were screens so we could have heard the river even louder!)

Authenticity & Character
in heart of town
Location
near ATM and short walk to bus stop.
Staff
helped choosing rooms, holding luggage and making sure it got to the train station.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great breakfast ready extra early.
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Oct 29, 2025
Thank you so much for your words. We’re truly delighted to read your review! It makes us incredibly happy to know that you felt well taken care of throughout your trip and that each of our guides contributed to making your experience in Peru so special. We’ll be sure to share your kind comments with Blanca, Jesús, Julio, and their respective drivers — they’ll be thrilled to know their dedication and warmth made such a positive impression. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us... Read more

Thank you so much for your words. We’re truly delighted to read your review! It makes us incredibly happy to know that you felt well taken care of throughout your trip and that each of our guides contributed to making your experience in Peru so special.

We’ll be sure to share your kind comments with Blanca, Jesús, Julio, and their respective drivers — they’ll be thrilled to know their dedication and warmth made such a positive impression.

Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back one day for another adventure in Peru!

Our trip to Peru was amazing. Loved our guide...
Peru | Sep 29 - Oct 13, 2025

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marwan z.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Our trip to Peru was amazing. Loved our guide Diego in the sacred valley area would highly recommend to all our friends and family. Loved our train ride to Machu picchu from the sacred valley and highly enjoyed our private lunches. Thank you Anne for a great trip Read more

Our trip to Peru was amazing. Loved our guide Diego in the sacred valley area would highly recommend to all our friends and family. Loved our train ride to Machu picchu from the sacred valley and highly enjoyed our private lunches. Thank you Anne for a great trip

Hotel Reviews
Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa del Sol
Machu Picchu
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Urubamba
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palacio del Inka Cusco
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pullman Lima Miraflores
Miraflores, Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Stop over visits at Sonidos del Andes  with Vicente Rayo & Pisac Village
Stop over visits at Sonidos del Andes with Vicente Rayo & Pisac Village
Sacred Valley
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Activities-a-la-carte at  Tambopata Research Center
Activities-a-la-carte at Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Activities-a-la-carte at  Tambopata Research Center
Activities-a-la-carte at Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gourmet Picnic at the Sacred Valley
Gourmet Picnic at the Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo
Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Must sees in Lima
Must sees in Lima
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Reaching the Tambopata Research Center
Reaching the Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cooking and  Bar Master Class in Machu Picchu town
Cooking and Bar Master Class in Machu Picchu town
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Oct 20, 2025

Hello Marwan

Thanks for sharing your feedback, we'll share your comments with the rest of our team.
It was a pleasure to be part of your adventure in Peru, we wish you the best on your future journeys!

Beautiful Peru
Peru | Oct 3 - Oct 11, 2025

hassan
hassan f.
Farragut, TN | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
We had a wonderful Peruvian adventure. We loved the specialty meals and the traditional Incan meditation/ educational experience. Our guides were exceptional with Diego being one of our favorites! The hotels in Lima, Sacred Valley and Cusco were great and the train ride to Machupicchu was truly amazing! We would highly recommend to our friends and family! Read more

We had a wonderful Peruvian adventure. We loved the specialty meals and the traditional Incan meditation/ educational experience. Our guides were exceptional with Diego being one of our favorites! The hotels in Lima, Sacred Valley and Cusco were great and the train ride to Machupicchu was truly amazing! We would highly recommend to our friends and family!

Hotel Reviews
Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Urubamba
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa del Sol
Machu Picchu
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pullman Lima Miraflores
Miraflores, Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palacio del Inka Cusco
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Stop over visits at Sonidos del Andes  with Vicente Rayo & Pisac Village
Stop over visits at Sonidos del Andes with Vicente Rayo & Pisac Village
Sacred Valley

Exceptional

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gourmet Picnic at the Sacred Valley
Gourmet Picnic at the Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley

wow fun delicious meal

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo
Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Peru

Fabulous

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Maras Salt Ponds
Maras Salt Ponds
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Moray Terraces
Moray Terraces
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Afternoon Exploration of Machu Picchu
Afternoon Exploration of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Second visit to Machu Picchu and Hike to its viewpoints
Second visit to Machu Picchu and Hike to its viewpoints
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cooking and  Bar Master Class in Machu Picchu town
Cooking and Bar Master Class in Machu Picchu town
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Guided
Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Guided
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Must sees in Lima
Must sees in Lima
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Oct 16, 2025

Hi Hassan,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a few words for us.
For us, the best part of our job is knowing that our travelers enjoyed their time in Peru. We’ll make sure to share your comments with our team and with Diego.

If you ever decide to visit Peru again, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We wish you all the best on your future journeys!

Warm regards,
Anne

What an awesome team! We booked a bucket list trip with Kim Kim to ...
Peru | Sep 2 - Sep 10, 2025

Dianna
Dianna E.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025
We booked a bucket list trip with Kim Kim to Peru. They asked what kind of trip we were looking for, e.g., hiking, city, relaxing adventure. We told them we wanted to reconnect with nature and boy did they deliver! The literary was everything we'd hoped for and more! Everything was seamless from our drivers-Willy was awesome! to our guides- hugh shout out the Edwar! to even solving a few bumps along the way. The Kim Kim team is amazing and we will definitely be using their service again... Read more

We booked a bucket list trip with Kim Kim to Peru. They asked what kind of trip we were looking for, e.g., hiking, city, relaxing adventure. We told them we wanted to reconnect with nature and boy did they deliver! The literary was everything we'd hoped for and more! Everything was seamless from our drivers-Willy was awesome! to our guides- hugh shout out the Edwar! to even solving a few bumps along the way. The Kim Kim team is amazing and we will definitely be using their service again for a safe and fun vacation!

Hotel Reviews
Aranwa Sacred Valley
Urubamba

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! The food was amazing, the service was stellar and the ambiance could not be beat! Did I mention the spa? Wowza! What a great time. Next time, we will stay much longer!

Authenticity & Character
Colonial meets Peruvian with a spa feel.
Location
Close to hiking and the Machu Picchu train
Staff
Stellar service!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Really really clean!
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

What a great getaway right in downtown Cusco. A fantastic breakfast set up with an open patio in the center of the building.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa Amazonas
Puerto Maldonado

An oasis in a jungle setting. Be aware that this is truly a jungle retreat. Enjoy the hammocks outside your bamboo room for a good nap or a good book. Definately try the shamanic yoga and remember that the bats flying overhead are friends eating bugs. The scents and sounds of the jungle surround you with some of the best vegan cooking we have ever had. And the massgae/acupressure treatment was amazing! We also enjoyed the medicinal plant walk - we learned so much!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Sep 22, 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your trip to Peru turned out to be everything you were hoping for and more. It makes us so happy to know that reconnecting with nature was such a meaningful part of your journey.

We’ll be sure to pass along your lovely shout-outs to Willy and Edwar. They’ll be delighted to hear how much you appreciated their company and support.

We truly appreciate your trust in us and we are happy that your first experience with Kimkim was great!

Warm regards from Peru,
Anne Godoy