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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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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

.. a journey beyond expectations thanks to Kim Kim
Peru | Jun 11 - Jun 20, 2025

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Rupal S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025
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... Read more

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.

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Jul 02, 2025

Thank you, Rupal, for such a lovely review and for trusting us with your trip to Peru and Ecuador.

We're thrilled to hear that your first experience with Kimkim was truly life-changing — it means the world to us to have been part of that journey. It was an absolute honor to help you and your family explore our beautiful country.

We’ll make sure to pass along your kind words to Christian — he truly is a special person and one of the best we have.

Most incredible vacation yet
Peru | Jun 12 - Jun 20, 2025

Brock
Brock G.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025
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... Read more

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
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Staff
Friendliness and mindset of accommodating guests needs for a superior experience. Communication could be improved.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great water pressure.
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Bikes & Bites: Cycling and Sampling Peruvian Cuisine in Lima
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.

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Soft hike from Pachar to Ollantaytambo
Soft hike from Pachar to Ollantaytambo
Sacred Valley
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Free day in Cusco
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.

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Pass by Pisac Market & an Andean camelid Farms
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.

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Afternoon Exploration of Machu Picchu
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.

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Sandboarding in Chilca Dunes
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.

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 Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
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.

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Second visit to Machu Picchu and Hike to its viewpoints
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).

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Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Jul 02, 2025

Hello Brock & Catherine for taking the time and leave such a nice review and sharing your valueable insight. We are sharing your comments with EJ, and the rest of our team.
I am happy everything turn out great. Thanks again for letting us be part of your journey.
If you ever come back to Peru, please let us know.
We wish you the best!
Kind regards from Peru
Anne Godoy

Anne was so friendly and knowledgeable about ...
Peru | May 31 - Jun 6, 2025

Nathaniel
Nathaniel N.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

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!

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Jun 11, 2025

Hi Nate!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words. It was a real pleasure working with you and crafting a memorable adventure together. I truly appreciated your openness and enthusiasm to explore some of Cusco’s hidden gems.
Hope to see you back in Peru someday — until next time!
Anne

Absolutely wonderful experience
Peru | May 31 - Jun 6, 2025

Jessica
Jessica N.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2025

I was a little skeptical about using an agency to plan our trip to Peru but was SO impressed with kimkim and everyone we interacted with along the way. We have had a hard time thinking of anything we would even change about our trip, it was that wonderful. Our guide Julio was so knowledgeable and attentive and punctual. He and our driver Odilon were like old friends after a week together. We always felt safe and well taken care of. We will absolutely use kimkim again.

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Jun 13, 2025

Hi Jessica,

I’m so happy to hear that your trip to Peru, and your first time traveling with an agency, was such a great experience! Thank you for letting us be part of it. I personally really enjoyed crafting and designing your journey through our beloved country.

Kimkim works with local specialists like us all around the world, so I hope your next adventure is just as memorable and seamless.

Wishing you all the best in your future travels!

Warm regards,