Anne Godoy

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!

From the very beginning, working with Kimkim was seamless and stress-free — and that’s entirely thanks to the phenomenal support and planning from Ann Nicole Godoy and Jesus Martel. These two were not just accommodating — they were exceptional. Their response time was faster than I thought possible, always one step ahead of our needs, questions, and changes. Every interaction felt personal, thoughtful, and genuinely caring.

Our itinerary through Peru was beautifully curated, and it’s no exaggeration to say that Peruvian Soul, their local partner, knocked it out of the park. Our tour guide Christian was better than we could have dreamed up! Every detail was handled with precision and heart. The accommodations, transportation, and excursions were all thoughtfully chosen — Christisn essentially was nothing short of incredible. Knowledgeable, passionate, and endlessly kind, He brought Peru’s rich culture and history to life in a way we’ll never forget.

Kimkim has gained lifelong fans in us — this wasn’t just a vacation, it was a life-changing experience.

Our guides, Abraham and EJ, made the trip so enriching and memorable.

On the first leg of our trip, Abraham took such good care of us in Lima and taught us sandboarding, and facilitated an overall great time. He was friendly, authentic and shared great stories and knowledge about Peru. He took care of fine details and made all the logistics so smooth.

EJ became part of the family. His kindness, hospitality, and engagement (vast depth and breadth of history and culture), made our trip exceptional. We felt immersed and welcomed in the culture. We loved the hikes, traditional earthen pot meal, the winter solstice festival, the fabulous gastronomy, and of course, the Machu Picchu experience. He had a way of reading us / our needs, and flexing to be more present or more behind the scenes. We loved having him join us for meals and his stories made our experience so enriching. Biggest highlight of our time in Peru was meeting the people, especially Rosaura (11 year old who became fast friends with my daughter) as EJ facilitated her joining us to tour Cusco (with her parents' permission of course).

Hotel Reviews

Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu

Machu Picchu

Great location and stunning views of the river. Elevator smelled like mold / mildew so we used the stairs, thankfully we were on the 3rd floor. We had a massage at the lower level of the hotel which was a little sketchy (room seemed unfinished and they could do more to protect modesty). We had to ask 3 times for additional towels and finally just stayed at the front desk until they handed them to us.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great shower

Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

Stunning historic hotel that was beautifully appointed with lovely community spaces in a natural environment (with games and tea, water). The breakfast was the best on the trip - with full buffet and order off the menu. We enjoyed a lovely yoga class on site. Location was ideal, in the center of the city.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Holiday Inn Lima Airport

Lima

This was a quick overnight for flying out. Only 1.5 miles from the airport but took like 45 min to get there bc of the traffic and screwed up roadways. We had to leave at 4:30am and asked if we could take breakfast to-go and they were militant about not allowing us to take any food away (despite having our own containers) and only allowed us to take a piece of fruit and coffee.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Plan for extra time to get to the airport despite being only 1.5 miles away.

Staff

Airport hotel - Everyone staying there is just arriving to Lima or departing Lima. They should accomodate travelers better with food, water, etc.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Antigua Miraflores

Lima

Beautiful hotel with fascinating antiques throughout. We loved drinks at the quaint bar, and morning coffee on the terrace. Breakfast was delicious. We were so grateful to have filtered water stations on each floor which made it easy to stay hydrated which was so important for us to enjoy our stay.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Young lady bartender was so endearing. She also worked in the cafe.

Cleanliness & Comfort

La Casona de Yucay

Cusco

Beautiful historic hotel but disappointed in customer service. Lovely room that accommodated our family of 4 very comfortably. Excellent breakfast. We loved cozy bar/ community room on the first night. We were disappointed to see the room closed on the second night (for maintenance). Unfortunately the hot tub was non-operational which limited the amenities available on the gorgeous grounds. With no hot tub and no community room, they missed an opportunity to "made it right" by providing a fire pit for guests as an alternative gathering spot. Despite us asking about it, they did not seem interested (although fire pit was available for sale- outrageously priced at 1 bundle of wood for $25USD for only 1 hour). We asked for their assistance in calling a taxi but they did not know how to do this or didn't want to be bothered. Lastly, with an early morning departure, we were frustrated they did not allow us to take breakfast food to go, but did give us some dry snacks and bottle of water. Staff seemed to hide behind a language barrier and just didn't seem motivated or interested in providing a good customer experience.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Friendliness and mindset of accommodating guests needs for a superior experience. Communication could be improved.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great water pressure.

Activity Reviews

Bikes & Bites: Cycling and Sampling Peruvian Cuisine in Lima

Lima

Excellent experience overall. Marino was so accommodating (helped us with a pharmacy trip), was friendly and engaging throughout the experience. Restaurant was great because we could taste a wide range of authentic Peruvian food.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Soft hike from Pachar to Ollantaytambo

Sacred Valley

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Free day in Cusco

Cusco

We loved our time exploring Cusco for 2 reasons: first, bc it was the summer solstice festival and second bc our guide coordinated Rosaura (girl from the alpaca farm) to be able to join us for the day. We toured the city with her and took her to lunch - she was an absolute joy to be with and for my kids to have a real cultural exchange.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pass by Pisac Market & an Andean camelid Farms

Sacred Valley

Exceptional experience, loved the market and the city. Best part of the trip was the alpaca farm and shop. We could have spent all day there petting the animals and getting to know the charming locals.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Afternoon Exploration of Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Train ride was a lovely experience in and of itself! Exploring Machu Picchu with EJ was mind blowing and very memorable.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sandboarding in Chilca Dunes

Lima

Our driver Rafael was great and made it a fun drive (albiet a long one) with soft 80's music and engaging conversation. Abraham (lead instructor) and the other instructors were fabulous - so sweet and accommodating.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking

Sacred Valley

We loved this - the traditional meal experience was so culturally enriching (and delicious). The welcome cocktail was so good that we ordered another round. Such a lovely and peaceful experience, we didn't want to leave.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Second visit to Machu Picchu and Hike to its viewpoints

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Incredible experience, breathtaking views, but it was high exertion, very challenging physically (and we're all fairly fit).

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu

Machu Picchu

Loved!

Authenticity & Character

Right o the river -

Location

Center of town

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and we received welcome pastries!!

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

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

Authenticity & Character

Modern Hotel

Location

Miraflores -

Staff

Very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

squeaky clean and it smell so so good

La Casona de Yucay

Cusco

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

Authenticity & Character

very pretty and mountain views were phenomenal

Location

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

Staff

Attentive

Cleanliness & Comfort

Abittare Hotels

Cusco

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

Great location

Staff

Responsive but not very friendly at the front desk -

Cleanliness & Comfort

very clean

Activity Reviews

Lunch at Unu

Sacred Valley

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

Quality of Experience

Food

Not great -

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide - Guido was awesome.

Transport

Driver was amazing! Irlin

Walking Food Tour in Barranco (Group tour)

Lima

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

Quality of Experience

Love it

Food

So, so good and so much of it!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide - David was amazing

Transport

Walking tour

Afternoon Exploration of Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

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

Quality of Experience

AMAZING

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide - Guido was so knowledgeable

Transport

It was easy to take the train and bus -

Moray circular terraces and soft hike to Maras salt mines

Peru

Lovely sites - natural

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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

Transport

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

Hike to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain (Private tour)

Cusco

Amazing - we had the perfect day and great weather

Quality of Experience

Breath taking

Food

We had a picnic - food and location were great !

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide -Guido was so fun! and patient

Transport

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

Chinchero Village & its archaeological park

Peru

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Guided

Cusco

We loved the walk and nature -

Quality of Experience

Perfect

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guido is so knowledgeable and friendly

Transport

Perfect! Irlin was always available and on time

Morning visit of Ollantaytambo

Peru

Lots of walking but worth it!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Second visit to Machu Picchu and Hike to its viewpoints

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visiting Lima Historic Centre

Lima

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

Quality of Experience

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

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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

Transport

Driver was punctual

Guido was an amazing guide, he gave us so much value able information and excellent recommendations!!! He had so much knowledge about everything!!! The whole family loved him! We all had a great experience with the travel agency and all the communications!!!