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Io Gillhuber

Growing up in Germany, I was lucky to spend several vacations in different places in Europe. When I finished school, I started exploring the world on my own, and I couldn’t get enough of it. Throughout the years, I was driven by the butterflies in my stomach I always felt when heading to a new destination. Until the moment I landed in Peru, the place I fell in love with and now call my second home, where I put down my roots.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Customized experiences, authentic encounters, sustainable tourism for solo travelers, families, and Group Travel in Perú, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

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How did you get involved in travel?

"I fell in love with traveling because I am fascinated by other cultures, new experiences, stunning landscapes, wonderful people, unexpected adventures, delicious flavors, and unforgettable moments. Whether during family holidays as a child, language exchanges at school, my first solo trips to other countries as a teenager, or my extensive travels to exotic and distant places, I always felt incredibly grateful and free while exploring the world. This special feeling made me immersed in Peruvian culture, overwhelmed by this country and its people, and settle down in Cusco, the world's belly button as this magical place was worshiped by the Inka.
Today I enjoy exploring new places with my kids and sharing my passion for journeying with them.
With this spirit I want to grab people's hands to encourage and thrill them planning unique and memorable travel experiences."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"My favorite and most unforgettable moments while traveling are uncountable. I’ll never forget walking on the Great Wall of China, getting stranded in a peaceful, picture-book-like Tibetan village, crossing tropical Vietnam on a motorbike, or the first time I stood in front of Machu Picchu after an exhausting but spiritual hike. These memories will always be part of who I am and will be reflected in the passion for traveling that I want to transmit to others."

Io is part of the following groups: Peru Travel Agents, Peru Family Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Private Machu Picchu Experience

Step back in time with a deep dive into Inca civilization as you explore the UNESCO-protected Machu Picchu and its ruins on a half-day, privately guided experience. After a short bus ride from your hotel in Aguas Calientes, you'll set out to visit the 15th-century citadel with your guide, who'll...

Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco - Chinchero - Ollantaytambo

This day tour Cusco for a visit 45 minutes north to the village of Chinchero, which the Inca believed to be the birthplace of the rainbow. There are extensive Inca terraces here as well as several small, colonial-era churches. Chinchero is famous for its residents weaving alpaca and sheep wool...

Uros Floating Islands & Amantani Homestay

This 2-day experience offers a unique way to visit the floating Uros Islands and learn more about the indigenous Uros and Quechua people. It is the perfect authentic experience for travelers looking to explore a bit away from the typical bucket-list sites.Lake Titicaca straddles Peru and Bolivia...

Recent trip reviews for Io

Our trip was magnificent! Our guides, Rony Ni...
Peru | Apr 29 - May 17, 2026

Virginia
Virginia V.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Our trip was magnificent! Our guides, Rony Nikolai Henry Wilbur Franco were informative, fun and made our adventure the trip of a lifetime ! Read more

Our trip was magnificent! Our guides, Rony Nikolai Henry Wilbur Franco were informative, fun and made our adventure the trip of a lifetime !

Hotel Review
Hatun Inti Classic Machupicchu
Machu Picchu
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Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on May 25, 2026

Dear Ginny!

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. It truly makes me happy to know that you had such a unique and unforgettable experience here in Peru.
It was a real pleasure to design this special journey for you and your travel group, and I sincerely hope you were able to enjoy many once-in-a-lifetime moments along the way.

Sending my warmest wishes from Cusco to all of you!
Io

Very good experience
Peru | May 7 - May 15, 2026

AGNIESZKA
AGNIESZKA Z.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Working with kimkim was a very smooth experience from the beginning to the end. From planning with Io, to communication with Lisbeth during the trip and interacting with all the tour guides and drivers was a very good experience. Everything was running smooth,the drivers , tour guides were always on time and ready to help. The transition from hotel to hotel to airport was very well planned also. I will definitely be using kimkim with my next trip Read more

Working with kimkim was a very smooth experience from the beginning to the end. From planning with Io, to communication with Lisbeth during the trip and interacting with all the tour guides and drivers was a very good experience. Everything was running smooth,the drivers , tour guides were always on time and ready to help. The transition from hotel to hotel to airport was very well planned also. I will definitely be using kimkim with my next trip

Hotel Reviews
Casa San Blas Boutique
Cusco

Small boutique feeling hotel, clean, close to main square

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Mountain View | Tipi A-frame

Amazing, highly recommended

Authenticity & Character
One of a kind
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Unbelievable views, lama farm, mountain feeling
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Corto Maltes Amazon Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

Little piece of paradise with jungle feeling

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Staff
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Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham
Lima

Small, clean, staff very pleasant and helpful

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to miraflores
Staff
Responsive, pleasant
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore  Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl
Explore Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private tour to  Moray, Maras & Shared Pachamanca Lunch farm Tour
Private tour to Moray, Maras & Shared Pachamanca Lunch farm Tour
Sacred Valley
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Corto Maltes Lodge 3/3 (Sandoval Lake Program), Flight to Cusco & Transfer to {{end_location}}
Corto Maltes Lodge 3/3 (Sandoval Lake Program), Flight to Cusco & Transfer to {{end_location}}
Peru
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Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Puerto Maldonado
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Flight to {{end_location}} & Corto Maltes Lodge 1/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Flight to {{end_location}} & Corto Maltes Lodge 1/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Peru
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Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on May 25, 2026

Hi Agnieszka!

Thank you very much for your positive feedback. I’m thrilled to hear that you and your travel group enjoyed your trip to Peru so much. It was truly my pleasure to help tailor your dream trip together with you and create memories that will last a lifetime.

I wish you all the very best.

Warmest regards,
Io

Memories to last a lifetime
Peru | Apr 2 - Apr 16, 2026

Chelsea
Chelsea D.
Detroit, MI, USA | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
I was very impressed with the web design of the Kimkim platform and found it extremely helpful in planning our trip to Peru. I’m so glad we chose Kimkim—they did an excellent job suggesting activities that perfectly matched what we were looking for. We wanted a trip centered around my 13-year-old nephew and his love of animals, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Our time in the Amazon was especially memorable, thanks to our wonderful local guide, Jahir. We saw an incredible... Read more

I was very impressed with the web design of the Kimkim platform and found it extremely helpful in planning our trip to Peru. I’m so glad we chose Kimkim—they did an excellent job suggesting activities that perfectly matched what we were looking for. We wanted a trip centered around my 13-year-old nephew and his love of animals, and the experience exceeded our expectations.

Our time in the Amazon was especially memorable, thanks to our wonderful local guide, Jahir. We saw an incredible amount of wildlife and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Tambopata Research Center. All of our hotels were top quality, and we were consistently pleased with the level of service. Most of our guides throughout the trip were highly engaged and genuinely invested in making sure we had a great experience. Our private transfers and drivers were also excellent—despite some language barriers, they were always friendly, accommodating, and helpful.

The only issue we encountered involved an afternoon we believed was scheduled for a visit to a pisco winery (Tambo de Tacama), which had been mentioned by our planning agent, Io. However, our local agent, Lisbeth, informed us that this was only a suggestion and not actually part of the itinerary. As a result, we arrived at our hotel hours before check-in after a long four-hour drive from Lima to Paracas, leaving us with an unexpected and frustrating gap in our day.

What was most disappointing was how this situation was handled. The misunderstanding was attributed entirely to my error, and I felt that Lisbeth placed the responsibility squarely on me. At no point did the agency acknowledge any possibility of miscommunication or take shared responsibility, which made the experience feel dismissive and frustrating—especially since this was something I had been looking forward to.

While I appreciated my interactions with Io during the planning phase, I was less satisfied with the communication from Lisbeth during the trip. Her communication style felt very direct and lacked warmth or a sense of customer care, which added some unnecessary stress to the experience.

Overall, we had a wonderful trip and created lasting memories, but clearer communication and a greater sense of accountability on the ground would have made the experience even better.

Hotel Reviews
nhow Lima
Lima

This hotel had an amazing vibe and aesthetic. I was very impressed with the decor. My complaint would be that while the room was very clean and well-appointed, the room smelled strongly of mildew. We actually stayed at this hotel two separate times, and therefore had two different rooms, and both rooms smelled bad, the second one actually smelled worse than the first. Also, since they don't have rooms with two queen beds, we had to have a pull-out bed set up for our nephew, and the bed supplied (both times) was hard as a rock. The restaurant at this hotel had a great menu, however, the times we ate there for lunch or dinner, we were the only ones in the entire place and still had to wait a while for service. Our orders were not taken promptly, and we often had to flag down a server to take our order.

Authenticity & Character
Cool aesthetic.
Location
Very walkable to restaurants and Kennedy Park.
Staff
Very kind and accommodating. Slow service at the restaurant.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean but smelled bad.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu

Cool property. Beautiful aesthetic. Very close to the train tracks.

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Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort
Paracas

Very beautiful property.

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Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Urubamba

This was one of the most luxurious hotels I have ever stayed at. The spa facilities were great, although small. The restaurant was very fancy. Everything was clean and comfortable.

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Palacio del Inka Cusco
Cusco

Very fancy hotel. We enjoyed the high-quality accommodations. They were not timely with our check-in however and we had to wait past the advertised check-in time. No additional service was offered to make up for the added wait time.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very walkable to local shops and restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The facility was kept very clean. We appreciated the turn-down service. Also, the bathrooms in the lobby were attended frequently and kept spotless.
Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata

Very remote, nestled in the rainforest. Great staff and service. Loved our guide. Great menu of excursions.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very remote. Took a while to get there, but that was expected.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
My only complaint was finding several cockroaches in our hotel room.
Activity Reviews
Shared Interactive City & Gourmet Lima Food Tour (AM)
Shared Interactive City & Gourmet Lima Food Tour (AM)
Lima

This tour was a great way to see some of the city while learning about local culture through Peruvian food and drink. We loved our tour guide and driver who made the experience very enjoyable. They also kept everyone engaged throughout the experience, including my 13-year-old nephew.

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Shared Palomino Islands - Sealions  tour
Shared Palomino Islands - Sealions tour
Lima

We had a great time during this experience. I do wish the tour group were smaller so that we could have had more interaction with the guide and learned more about the environment. The wetsuits provided were also quite shabby and a bit smelly.

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Private transfer to {{end_location}}: Huacachina Adventure
Private transfer to {{end_location}}: Huacachina Adventure
Peru

The dunes were beautiful. It was fun to ride around and also to sand-board... Although I would more accurately describe it as sand-sledding because you were not allowed to stand up on the boards, which I thought was the whole point. I thought this would be like snowboarding, but it was just a board you lay down on or sit on, and the guide pushes you down the dune. It was still fun, just not what I expected. Also, our guide was not very engaged with us. He didn't even introduce himself until we were already making our first stop in the dunes and I asked what his name was. He didn't interact with us more than required or provide any information about our surroundings unless I asked him. He did offer to take some pictures of us, which was nice. Also, the vehicle we were riding around in was an old toyota SUV, while other companies out in the dunes had some really cool looking dune buggies.

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Private Transfer to {{end_location}}: Shared Ballestas Islands tour
Private Transfer to {{end_location}}: Shared Ballestas Islands tour
Peru

This tour would have been great if not for the large tour group taking up most of the boat who shamelessly invaded everyone's space in order to get photos of everything. The tour-guide was working with a dual language barrier with this tour group, so it was difficult to direct them to do otherwise, but not a lot of effort was put forth to enforce the rule of staying in your seat and waiting for the driver to turn the boat so everyone would get a decent view of the wildlife.

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Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Tambopata Research Center 1/4
Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Tambopata Research Center 1/4
Peru

We loved our time in the rainforest. It was the highlight of our trip. Our guide Jahir made it very special and was so great with our 13-year-old nephew. We saw a lot of wildlife.

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Explore Machu Picchu & Return to The Sacred Valley (Private guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to The Sacred Valley (Private guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Peru

We loved seeing Machu Picchu. It was as stunning as they say. I wish our guide was friendlier. She was very knowledgeable. though.

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Ollantaytambo Self-Guided Exploration with Pachamanca Farm Lunch & Scenic Observatory Train to Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo Self-Guided Exploration with Pachamanca Farm Lunch & Scenic Observatory Train to Machu Picchu
Peru

We enjoyed exploring Ollantaytambo, but didn't have time to also explore the ruins there. We LOVED the Pachamanca Farm Lunch. It was very cool and so delicious. Definitely a highlight of the trip. We also enjoyed the observatory train to Machu Picchu.

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Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras & Transfer to Cusco
Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras & Transfer to Cusco
Peru

Very cool experience to ATV through the sacred valley. Absolutely stunning views all around. Our guide was a lot of fun and did a good job training us on how to drive the semi-automatic ATVs. My 13-year-old nephew loved it!

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Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Cusco
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Private Full Immersion Cooking class
Private Full Immersion Cooking class
Cusco

What a fun experience! We had such a good time in this private cooking class. Our teacher was hilarious and did a great job of keeping us engaged.

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Shared  Palcoyo Trek: Small group
Shared Palcoyo Trek: Small group
Cusco

We are so glad our travel agent suggested Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain vs. the more popular Rainbow Mountain. This experience was full of stunning views for the entire hike and had the optional additional hike to the Rock Garden overlooking the beautiful valley.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was so excited about the tour and gave us so much great information.
Transport
Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on Apr 23, 2026
Dear Chelsea! Thank you so much for your kind words, it truly means a lot to hear that the three of you had such a wonderful trip and created lasting memories. That’s exactly what we hope for with every journey we help bring to life. At the same time, I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback on the transportation, guides, hotels, as well as the communication and on-the-ground support. Your insights are incredibly valuable, and I’m truly sorry that the communication... Read more

Dear Chelsea!

Thank you so much for your kind words, it truly means a lot to hear that the three of you had such a wonderful trip and created lasting memories. That’s exactly what we hope for with every journey we help bring to life.

At the same time, I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback on the transportation, guides, hotels, as well as the communication and on-the-ground support. Your insights are incredibly valuable, and I’m truly sorry that the communication aspect didn’t fully meet your expectations.
Please know that we take this very seriously and will be reviewing everything closely with our local team to ensure we continue improving and delivering an even smoother experience.

It was an absolute pleasure assisting you with your trip, and I’m very grateful that you chose us to be part of such a special journey.

I wish you all the best.
Warmest regards,
Io

Amazing two week trip in Peru!
Peru | Jan 10 - Jan 24, 2026

Danielle
Danielle M.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Io was an amazing travel planner. She was so responsive and helpful, and we loved the trip she helped us put together. It was a complicated itinerary, but everything worked smoothly! Very impressed with all of the local guides and on-the-ground assistance! Read more

Io was an amazing travel planner. She was so responsive and helpful, and we loved the trip she helped us put together. It was a complicated itinerary, but everything worked smoothly! Very impressed with all of the local guides and on-the-ground assistance!

Hotel Reviews
Sol Natura Hotel
Ollantaytambo

Gorgeous little place! We loved our stay here!

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Eco Amazonia Lodge
Las Piedras

Loved our stay in the lovely Eco Amazonia, even though it was off season and we were almost the only guests around! Super kind and friendly staff! Loved our excursions and visiting the Monkey Island to feed bananas to the monkeys!

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Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on Apr 23, 2026

Hi Danielle!
It’s so wonderful to hear from you. It truly makes me happy to know you had such a great time in Peru, made the most of your trip, and created so many memorable experiences and connections along the way. I absolutely loved helping you shape your dream journey, it was a real pleasure to be part of it.

Wishing you all the very best, with warmest regards from Cusco,
Io

Thank you for an unforgettable and safe trip
Peru | Jan 23 - Jan 28, 2026

Emily
Emily F.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Feb 04, 2026
Thank you, Io, Lizbeth, and Nataly for making sure every detail was accounted for in planning and carrying out this amazing trip!! Everyone was so helpful and profesional from the planning stage to drivers, tour guides, airport greeters for pick ups, hotel staff, and more. I loved seeing Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the jungle/rainforest! I felt very safe and comfortable traveling alone with Andean Travel Experience and would definitely do it again. I highly recommend booking with them! Read more

Thank you, Io, Lizbeth, and Nataly for making sure every detail was accounted for in planning and carrying out this amazing trip!! Everyone was so helpful and profesional from the planning stage to drivers, tour guides, airport greeters for pick ups, hotel staff, and more. I loved seeing Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the jungle/rainforest! I felt very safe and comfortable traveling alone with Andean Travel Experience and would definitely do it again. I highly recommend booking with them!

Hotel Reviews
Tika Wasi Casa Boutique
Cusco

Amazing, clean, and professional with great food, space for activities, staff, and security features. Very comfortable accommodation

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Eco Amazonia Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

Beautiful views and incredible location right off of the Madre de Dios river. The guides and lodge staff made me feel safe despite all the risks of the jungle and made it a very comfortable stay with INCREDIBLE views of plants and animals as we adventured together there.

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It’s hard to keep fruit flies and other insects away from the food tables in the heart of the jungle. I wish there was a second screen door to help prevent some of this or insect traps. I also found a cockroach in my room and on my lifejacket on the boat, but the tour guides got rid of them immediately and said it’s hard to keep them off the boat completely in the rainy season. I appreciated the authenticity of the experience and didn’t mind seeing/holding some bugs in the jungle, though. I just wish they were better kept away from the food tables and rooms.
Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on Feb 12, 2026
Hi Emily!
Thank you so much! We truly appreciate your kind words, and we’re even happier that you allowed us to accompany you on your journey through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the jungle. It’s wonderful to hear that you had such a memorable experience in Peru, enjoying every moment to the fullest and feeling safe and comfortable as a female solo traveler throughout your trip. Safety and comfort are always among our top priorities for our travelers.
I hope the memories, encounters,... Read more

Hi Emily!
Thank you so much! We truly appreciate your kind words, and we’re even happier that you allowed us to accompany you on your journey through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the jungle. It’s wonderful to hear that you had such a memorable experience in Peru, enjoying every moment to the fullest and feeling safe and comfortable as a female solo traveler throughout your trip. Safety and comfort are always among our top priorities for our travelers.

I hope the memories, encounters, landscape, and all the unique experiences from your trip will stay with you for a very long time.

Take care!
Io

Top of the list unforgettable experience
Peru | Dec 31 - Jan 16, 2026

anna
anna p.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
We had a dense flawless luxury and unforgettable joyful trip, organized to perfection and to the second for a 17 days journey.
I believe Io, our local guide in Cuzco of Andean Travel Experience, read my mind when she organized the trip. I gave her few input about what we like and what we dislike and she created a perfect journey that surpassed by far our great expectations adding precious nuances that only locals could! We never liked to travel on organized plans, but KimKim and Io made us...
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We had a dense flawless luxury and unforgettable joyful trip, organized to perfection and to the second for a 17 days journey.
I believe Io, our local guide in Cuzco of Andean Travel Experience, read my mind when she organized the trip. I gave her few input about what we like and what we dislike and she created a perfect journey that surpassed by far our great expectations adding precious nuances that only locals could! We never liked to travel on organized plans, but KimKim and Io made us change our mind forever. Lizbeth was our local support, available 24/7 for any necessity. She gave us all the details and all the information to follow to avoid any inconvenience . They took care of everything we could need from booking the best time of the day private tours in the national parks and historical sites, to provide amazing guides that spoke our first language.
The light of the Sun was in the optimal position, on each experience, to admire the beauties, the landscape and the wildlife, to take also great pictures.

Hotel Reviews
Ibis Budget Lima Miraflores
Lima
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Bathroom was dirty
Oro viejo
Nasca

The hidden garden with pool, filled with spectacular flowers and birds was a beautiful surprise. The room was spotless and dustless clean in every detail, even though Nazca is very dusty. The adorable staff gave us more pillows and more toilet paper when asked.

Authenticity & Character
Just charming.
Location
Walkable distance to downtown and close to the Cruz del Sur bus station. Very quiet.
Staff
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Emancipador Hotel

The bed was the most comfortable of the trip, but the room and the bathroom were very dirty.

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Maison Du Soleil
Arequipa
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Hotel Conde de Lemos
Puno

In a very good position. The rooms are comfortable, but not well cleaned and the plumbing system is poor. The shower doesn't work properly, the water can't be mixed in lukewarm temperature. The toilet got clogged and impossible to use. They couldn't change the room. We had to wait for someone to unclog the toilet, and then they left it very dirty eventually. Very disappointing. They are doing some remodeling so maybe in the future the issues will all be solved.

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Tika Wasi Casa Boutique
Cusco

Looking forward to coming here again. This is my favorite hotel of my entire life. The spotless clean spacious rooms are charming, with glorious views over the city. Breakfast is delicious and everyday full of different local goods. Adorable staff trained to please. Security 24/7. Wonderful travellers to hang out with. The patio is very nicely maintained and filled with hummingbirds of every size. The location is in a spectacular neighborhood, San Blas, at a walkable distance from the ancient ruins of Saqsaywaman and from downtown.

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Location
Amazing view of downtown Cuzco, and walkable distance from Saqsaywaman !
Staff
I Loved to be pleased 😁 the staff is adorable!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable beds, and squeaky clean bathroom!
Sol Natura Hotel
Ollantaytambo
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Activity Reviews
Shared Paracas Nature Reserve
Shared Paracas Nature Reserve
Paracas

We really liked to visit the Ballestas islands and see the wonderful birds and sea lions, and for the first time penguins in their environment! A very well organized tour, perfect timing on the day to admire the Candelabro de Paracas.Our boat guide was amazing!

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

Exciting. Safely done! 💯 If KimKim didn't propose this experience, we wouldn't have had a glance on rural parts of Arequipa and this beautiful river.

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Shared 2-day Colca Canyon tour & Local Family Homestay  2/2: Bus to Puno
Shared 2-day Colca Canyon tour & Local Family Homestay 2/2: Bus to Puno
Peru

This has been the best experience on our journey through Peru, and it should be a marvelous surprise.

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Food
This homemade food by our host, Rosio, has been the best we had during our entire journey through Peru.
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Private Full-Day Tour to the Titinos Uros Islands
Private Full-Day Tour to the Titinos Uros Islands
Puno

Another Marvel!

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Shared tour to Pisac & Ollantaytambo tour
Shared tour to Pisac & Ollantaytambo tour
Peru
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The Route of The Sun:  {{start_location}} - {{end_location}}
The Route of The Sun: {{start_location}} - {{end_location}}
Peru

Excellent tour experience transforming a transfer day in an outstanding tour out of the traditional tourist route, filled with interesting environmental, archeological, and historical sites and good food. Maybe our favorite because we didn't have any expectations. Christian, the tour guide, has deep knowledge in many fields and fulfilled all of our curiosity. We did not want it to end when we got to Cuzco.

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The impressive knowledge of our guide, Christian, in Andean ancient civilizations, birdwatching , anthropology and many more fields.
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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Puno 1/2
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Puno 1/2
Peru
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Explore  Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl
Explore Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared  Palcoyo Trek: Small group
Shared Palcoyo Trek: Small group
Cusco
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Food
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Groupal Nasca Lines from Nasca
Groupal Nasca Lines from Nasca
Peru

The driver that took us around was also an excellent guide that made us choose our tour. We also took a private flight tour of the Nazca lines.

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Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on Feb 12, 2026

Dear Anna and Marco!

I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every moment and every step of your trip, and that we were able to help create lifelong memories with the unique journey you had envisioned. It fills me with immense joy and gratitude to know that we could even surprise you with unexpected yet unforgettable experiences during your Peru adventure.

It was truly a pleasure to design your dream trip together. Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of this journey.

Warmest regards, and take care,
Io

Fun trip to Peru
Peru | Dec 23 - Dec 31, 2025

Janice
Janice B.
New York, NY | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2026
The trip plan was excellent and we covered a lot of different activities and areas of PERU. The Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu was so much fun and the guide was very good. We had Juan de la Cruz as our guide in the sacred valley and Cusco. He was very knowledgeable and warm and we learned a lot and enjoyed his company. Each hotel was unique with excellent service. The inka terra lodge in the Amazon was amazing and the guide Pedro that took us on all the excursions was... Read more

The trip plan was excellent and we covered a lot of different activities and areas of PERU. The Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu was so much fun and the guide was very good.

We had Juan de la Cruz as our guide in the sacred valley and Cusco. He was very knowledgeable and warm and we learned a lot and enjoyed his company.

Each hotel was unique with excellent service. The inka terra lodge in the Amazon was amazing and the guide Pedro that took us on all the excursions was extremely patient and never rushed trying to give us the maximum chance of seeing the wildlife. The meals were delicious.

Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on Jan 03, 2026

Hi Janice!
I truly appreciate your enthusiastic feedback, and I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed a memorable end to 2025 here in Peru! It was an absolute pleasure for me to help craft your unique trip together with you.

Wishing you all the best for 2026 and many more unforgettable adventures ahead!

Take care,
Io

Peru Made Simple with kimkim and Andean Travel
Peru | Sep 17 - Sep 27, 2025

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Helen V.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2025
This was our first time using kimkim.com to plan our vacation (Peru). We were paired with Andean Travel and Lo assisted us in our planning. She was great to work with and very flexible to our wants. Then once we were in Peru, Lisbeth took over and was in constant communication with us to ensure everything went smoothly, and it did! It was great to have private drivers to/from the airport, for taking us to needed spots, etc. Our guides were wonderful! Oscar was very knowledgeable about... Read more

This was our first time using kimkim.com to plan our vacation (Peru). We were paired with Andean Travel and Lo assisted us in our planning. She was great to work with and very flexible to our wants. Then once we were in Peru, Lisbeth took over and was in constant communication with us to ensure everything went smoothly, and it did! It was great to have private drivers to/from the airport, for taking us to needed spots, etc.

Our guides were wonderful! Oscar was very knowledgeable about the Sacred Valley and we learned so much about the history and people. Javier guided us through Machu Picchu and it meant so much more to understand this special place. The Amazon and the Corto Maltes Lodge did not disappoint and we saw so much wildlife! We ended back in Lima for a day before catching our flight home and the Lima Food Tour with Amy was a great way to wrap up our time in Peru.

We will definately use this service again. Made it so simple and took away the stress of planning!

Hotel Reviews
Corto Maltes Amazon Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

Highly recommended! The programs and guides were great and the experience is something we will never forget.

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San Augustin Plaza
Cusco

Right in the middle of the city.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Casona de Yucay
Cusco

Loved the grounds and views from this place!

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Hotel Estelar Miraflores
Lima

Nice hotel in middle of Miraflores made walking and getting to places very easy!

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Activity Reviews
Private Interactive City & Gourmet Lima Food Tour (AM)
Private Interactive City & Gourmet Lima Food Tour (AM)
Lima

WOW! Food, food and more food! Our guide Amy was very delightful and we experienced such great food that Peru has to offer. The places we visited to eat were an added plus to our trip.

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Flight to  {{end_location}} & Corto Maltes 3/3 (Sandoval Program)
Flight to {{end_location}} & Corto Maltes 3/3 (Sandoval Program)
Peru

Spent the early morning at the salt lick watching different birds. So colorful! I would highly recommend staying here and experience their programs. It was nice to have downtime and the food was great!

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Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Puerto Maldonado

We spent day 2 with our guide Franklin on Lake Sandoval. We saw otters, caiman, monkeys, and tons of different birds. It was a special day.

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Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Corto Maltes 1/3 (Sandoval Program)
Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Corto Maltes 1/3 (Sandoval Program)
Peru

First day in the Amazon and it was amazing! Our guide Franklin gave us a simple overview of the jungle and then we headed out at night looking for wildlife and boy did we get to see it!

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Explore Ollantaytambo town, Shared Pachamanca & Transfer to {{end_location}}
Explore Ollantaytambo town, Shared Pachamanca & Transfer to {{end_location}}
Peru

We explored Ollantaytambo on our own and it was nice to have some free time. The Shared Pachamanca was a complete surprise and we enjoyed the experience very much.

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Machu Picchu exploration with a private guide
Machu Picchu exploration with a private guide
Peru

Once in a lifetime trip! Our guide, Javier, was from here and provided so much history of this special place and people.

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Private tour to  Moray, Maras & Chinchero
Private tour to Moray, Maras & Chinchero
Sacred Valley

We had Oscar as our tour guide again this day and it was great!

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Flight to Cusco & Private tour to Awanakancha, Pisac Sites, Market & Inkary Museum
Flight to Cusco & Private tour to Awanakancha, Pisac Sites, Market & Inkary Museum
Peru

Our guide Oscar was wonderful and we learned so much about the history and people. Highly recommend Oscar for tours!

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Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on Oct 15, 2025

Hi Helen!
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review — we truly appreciate it!
It was a pleasure to help bring your envisioned trip to Peru to life, and we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it and had such a memorable experience.
It was an honor to have you here!

Take care and all the best,
Io

Javier at Machu Pichu was amazingMateo drive...
Peru | Sep 15 - Sep 25, 2025

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Michelle O.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025
Javier at Machu Pichu was amazing
Mateo driver for Rainbow Mountain was also excellent as well as our tour guide I believe Judith
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Javier at Machu Pichu was amazing
Mateo driver for Rainbow Mountain was also excellent as well as our tour guide I believe Judith

Activity Reviews
Shared  Palcoyo Trek: Small group
Shared Palcoyo Trek: Small group
Cusco
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Hiram Bingham Belmond train to Machu Picchu
Hiram Bingham Belmond train to Machu Picchu
Cusco

great staff and attention to detail!

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Private Tour to Moray & Maras: Lunch with Views
Private Tour to Moray & Maras: Lunch with Views
Peru
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Private Transfer from Paracas to Lima: Ballestas Islands & Nasca Lines
Private Transfer from Paracas to Lima: Ballestas Islands & Nasca Lines
Peru

the tour itself in the air is very long and was a bit too much with all the flying back and forth for each side

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Private transfer to {{end_location}} +Lunch+Tacama+Winery+Tasting+Huacachina Adventure
Private transfer to {{end_location}} +Lunch+Tacama+Winery+Tasting+Huacachina Adventure
Peru
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Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on Oct 02, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind review, Michelle.
We truly appreciate your feedback, it means a lot to us and helps us continuously improve our services to create the best possible experiences for our travelers.
I’ll be sure to pass on your wonderful words to Javier, Mateo, and Judith, they’ll be delighted to hear them.
It was an honor for me to help design the personalized journey you envisioned, and a real pleasure for the entire Andean Travel Experience team to welcome and accompany you here in Peru.

Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us!

I wish you all the best,
Io

Last minute trip to Peru!
Peru | Aug 3 - Aug 9, 2025

carmen
carmen w.
Fairfield, CT | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025
We are pretty last minute with our planning and we weren't even sure there was time to pull a decent vacation in Peru together but Io, our kimkim specialist, was fantastic! She put together a great itinerary for our family of five, including plenty of history and cultural experiences, local sightseeing, as well as adventure. We had enough free time which was important as some of the family needed time adapting to the altitude in Cusco. We didn't have a list of must-sees and we simply trusted... Read more

We are pretty last minute with our planning and we weren't even sure there was time to pull a decent vacation in Peru together but Io, our kimkim specialist, was fantastic! She put together a great itinerary for our family of five, including plenty of history and cultural experiences, local sightseeing, as well as adventure. We had enough free time which was important as some of the family needed time adapting to the altitude in Cusco. We didn't have a list of must-sees and we simply trusted her recommendations and we are glad we did. Our day in Pisac and Ollantaytambo was unexpected and fascinating and one of the best! Adriel, our guide, was incredibly knowledgable and passionate about it all and we all swore we lucked out with the best guide! Of course Machu Picchu was a wonder to see and we were grateful for the guide, Rosa, who met us as soon as we disembarked the train and rushed us to the bus to head up to it. We would have never been able to figure that out and get there on time without her swift and urgent guidance! Another highlight was the Via Ferrate Climbing and Ziplining in the Sacred Valley. Our family has ziplined in some pretty amazing countries but the climbing up portion of this experience was new and exhilarating! We agreed this was the best day and our two guides, Brian and (forget his name) as well as Karla who took our photos, were outstanding! Additionally, all the hotels were even better than expected, with online photos not doing them justice. They were all in great locations, easy to explore on our own and walk to markets, coffee shops, restaurants, etc but also clean and comfortable. Have to give a huge shout out to Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay, our hotel in the Sacred Valley. This place was so stunning. There aren't words for how enamored we were with this place. Photos don't begin to show the beauty of this place. My husband wanted to cancel the rest of the trip and stay here! But honestly, it was sort of an oasis in what seemed to be the middle of nowhere but it had everything we needed and was just very unique. We also took a cooking class the last day and honestly, while we all like to cook, no one was sure what to expect. I can't locate the name of the place but it was a 3-hour full immersion cooking class in the heart of Cusco and Chef Fernando taught us so much about local cuisine and ingredients, provided samples of several things as well as walking us through making a couple of delicious and beautiful dishes. He was an entertaining and fun and there was so much food! The people in Peru were lovely, the food was all pretty great, the hotels were better than expected and there was the perfect mix of planned and free time for our family. Lisbeth, at Andean Travel, who was our local contact, was responsive and helpful when the altitude affected our plans one morning and all the guides and drivers we had in every city were great. kimkim delivered for us once again!

Hotel Reviews
San Augustin Plaza
Cusco

Location was great! The plaza was up the road a few blocks and it was very walkable to all things we wanted to do and see there. The rooms were clean and comfortable. They had the tea in the lobby and O2 for those struggling with the altitude. I will say it was pretty cold in the lobby, hallways and rooms. Rooms did have portable heaters though so we were warm enough when sleeping. Staff was very nice but as we don't speak great Spanish, communication was sometimes a little tricky for us. There was a great breakfast spread but we preferred the coffee from the little cafe next door. Overall, it was a great place. We stayed there three nights, two night then left for two days and then came back there for our last night.

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I love anything that is clean and comfortable and safe but feels like we are somewhere different and this ticked all those boxes.
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Five star clean, four star comfort. It was just chilly inside. We were there in August. Bring warm pajamas and a jacket or sweater for the halls/lobby.
Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham
Lima

Clean, spacious, comfortable. Nothing over the top but very good.

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Again, nothing mind-blowing but very nice.
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We were only there one night but it was easy to walk to restaurants, etc
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Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Urubamba

I cannot describe how much we loved this place! The photos don't do it justice. Amazing design, big beautiful rooms, gorgeous greenery, restaurants and coffee shop on premise, we took so many pictures here. This is no standard hotel experience, it was something different. I can see why they have weddings here. Gorgeous!

Authenticity & Character
Private balcony off each of our rooms, huge wooden doors with iron finishings, rustic but yet really nice. Hard to describe but best hotel!
Location
We were only there less than 48 hours and it felt like we were in the middle of nowhere driving into it but it had everything we needed so didn't matter where it was.
Staff
It was cool when we were there at night and rooms have portable heaters. I called because ours wasn't working and it was replaced within 2 minutes. I'm not even sure how they got to our room so quickly.
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Activity Reviews
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Cusco

We had two (altitude) sick kids so I missed this but my husband and older son said it was amazing! They recounted all they saw and learned and later that afternoon, when the kids felt a bit better, we all went back to the museum together and it was great.

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Explore  Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl
Explore Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl
Peru

What's not to love? It's Machi Picchu! We will the third one, seeing and going into many of the structures. It's incredible.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Rosa rushed us from the train to the bus to go to the top and we would never have figured that out on our own so quickly. Be prepared to run from the train to bus. Not sure it's always like that but we did a full uphill sprint! Our guide through Machu Picchu was great was well. Very calm, relaxing voice, fitting for the environment.
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Private Full Immersion Cooking class
Private Full Immersion Cooking class
Cusco

Chef Fernanado taught us about local ingredients, cuisine, etc. We got a lot of history, information, samples and then fully made two dishes with the Chef. Food was delicious and Chef Fernando was very knowledgable and entertaining. My family loved this!

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Shared Ziplining & Via Ferrata in The Sacred Valley
Shared Ziplining & Via Ferrata in The Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley

We have ziplined in other amazing places and countries but haven't done the climbing like we did here. It was exhilarating and the views were over the top! Guides Brian et all were great. Our day happened to be stunning and perfect weather too. Highly recommend!

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It was a snack bag which we chose to take with us at the end. We didn't want to stop to eat.
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Shared tour to Pisac & Ollantaytambo tour
Shared tour to Pisac & Ollantaytambo tour
Peru

Amazing! Knew nothing of these places before going and loved every bit of this day. Our guide, Adriel, was the best! We learned so much and had so much fun!

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Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on Aug 27, 2025

Dear Carmen and Family!
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic and positive review — we truly appreciate it!
Most of all, I’m thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time here in Peru and were able to create unique and unforgettable memories on your family trip.
It was an absolute pleasure having you with us, and thank you for allowing us to be part of your travel experience.
All the best for you and your family,
Io