Jimena Salazar

Jimena was wonderful! She listened to and understood what was most important to us, and she planned a great trip that met our wishes and preferences. When we needed to make a big, last minute adjustment, she handled it professionally and promptly, making it very easy for us to replan. Jimena was also very responsive throughout the process, answering my many questions. Once we arrived, everything went smoothly and according to plan! I also appreciated having Jimena and Jesus available to answer questions as they came up.

This was an amazing trip that was well organized. From the pick up at the airport to the food tour in Barranco to the dune buggy rides to the walking tour in Cusco and visiting all of the sites at the sacred Valley, as well as Machu Picchu it was a memorable an amazing trip that left me in love with Peru Willi our guide in couscous was amazing. He was very patient and took the time to explain every important detail to us. The walking food tour with Andrea was also awesome in our ride to Huacachina with Alavore was one of the best experiences ever.

Unfortunately, most of our group experienced the "travelers diarrhea" on different days of the tour. Despite, our guides were patient and understanding, still trying to make the best experience possible. Willy was our guide most of the trip and he is very knowledgeable. He also suggested switching day tour to a different day to allow our group to recover (which was much needed and appreciated). The whole tour was well planned by Jimena, hitting all the spots we wanted to see and the hotel selection was perfect. Despite falling sick, the food experiences were amazing (don't think that caused the sickness).

Luis was exceptional. He gave us his undivided attention every moment of every day we were with him. His knowledge of the history and culture of the Cusco/Sacred Valley region facilitated extremely education experiences, and his energy kept us active and ensured days full of adventure. Though we spent less time with them, our guides in Lima and the Altiplano were wonderful too.

Hotel Reviews

Terra Andina Mansion Colonial

Cusco

The breakfasts and staff were very good. Unfortunately, the accommodations left quite a lot to be desired. The room was very cramped, had no windows or other means of ventilation, and was way too warm at night. There was no room for unpacking luggage. The bathroom smelled of sewage. The hot water was unreliable. And, the soap and shampoo dispensers remained empty, despite our requests that they be refilled. The building has a beautiful interior, but we would opt for a Motel 6 over such an uncomfortable facility.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful colonial interior

Location

Close to main square, market, and other attractions

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cramped. Sewage smell. Hot at night. No window or other means of ventilation.

Urubamba Ava Valle Sagrado Spot

Urubamba

Beautiful rustic hotel with great staff. Unreliable hot water and no bathroom ventilation.

Authenticity & Character

Pleasantly rustic

Location

Close to town and restaurants

Staff

Great staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable except for lack of hot water and bathroom ventilation

Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno

Puno

Beautiful view, great staff, good restaurant, comfortable room. More modern than our other accommodations while in Peru.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Lakefront with mountain view

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tierra Viva Miraflores Larco

Lima

The accommodations were comfortable, and the locations was convenient. There was no electricity or hot water the first night.

Authenticity & Character

I'm not sure what's meant here by authenticity. This is a modern boutique hotel without a lot of character, but it was comfortable. The breakfast was good.

Location

Close to restaurants and a short drive to Barranco.

Staff

The staff were courteous.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was comfortable, but the lack of electricity the first night was a little inconvenient. The room was clean.

Tierra Viva Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

Beautiful hotel in a great location. Close to all the in-town attractions. Very friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character

Modern but with a lot of character. Spacious room. Welcoming entrance atrium with an interesting glass door elevator.

Location

Close to everything in Aguas Calientes.

Staff

The staff were very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The accommodations were clean and comfortable.

Activity Review

Walking food tour at Barranco

Lima

Ceci was a great guide. The tour was very informative, and we got to try quite a lot of different foods. Most of the food was prepared in front of us with the chefs explaining the process as they went. Barranco is beautiful. A must-do tour.

Quality of Experience

Great guide, beautiful area, great food, and helpful demonstrations and explanations.

Food

All the food was great.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ceci told us about her and her families experiences and customs with particular foods and drinks. This helped us to understand the food within the greater context of the local culture. All the chefs and hosts were courteous and eager to provide detailed explanation.

Transport

It was a walking tour, which suited us and made for a more relaxing experience.

One of the best trip of my life. Everything was perfectly planned. In 10 days we were able to explore the amazon, climb the andes, and even sandsurf in the desert. Lima is such a vibrant city. Peruvians are extremely nice, and their culture is very fascinating. A special mention for the food, which was simply amazing.
Highly recommended!

Our trip to Peru was absolutely amazing. Kimkim / Jimena did a WONDERFUL job with our itinerary. We saw so much in only 9 days, she really maximized our time in this country. We saw the Amazon, cities, archeological /historical sites, animals, had amazing food and took great pictures. Jimena incorporated everything we asked for and even arranged for special surprises for mine and my partner’s birthdays. She was also always available for questions. It was fantastic. Could not recommend it more.

Activity Review

Full Day Machu Picchu Exploration

Peru

Wonderful, amazing place, including the vistadome train ride (complete with musicians and dancing!)

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport