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Johanna Fabian

I enjoy slow travel, ideally being in one country for a month where I can really get to know the local people, their way of life and of course their food! I am Peruvian-American and have traveled through many of the beautiful countries LATAM has to offer.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in all things South America! You can count on me to recommend the best cafés and restaurants in town specially in Lima, the gastronomical capital of Latin America. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"Back in 2011 I joined a study abroad culinary program in Peru. Here, my curiosity began to burst. Not only did I want to travel everywhere In Peru but I wanted to learn about different cultures and different food and techniques the world has to offer. Now no matter where I travel, making a stop at a local market is at the top of my list! "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"In 2012 I went to Iquitos with a couple of German friends, we camped out in an indigenous community in the middle of the Amazon, it was not at all glamorous, but one of the most memorable trips. I got to learn so much about how the community lived, their culture, their food, and their reality. It was both eye-opening and life-changing. "

Johanna is part of the following groups: Argentina Travel Agents, Bolivia Travel Agents, Peru Travel Agents
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Peruvian Amazon Nature Tour

The southern Peruvian Amazon region is a veritable wonderland of natural attractions. The best way to experience as many of them as possible is on a series of short, guided adventure treks. The home base for this tour is a jungle lodge near the border with Bolivia, and the first mini-trek is...

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Kimkim for South America- look no further!Our trip to Peru was amazing and unforgettabl...
Peru | Sep 3 - Sep 17, 2023

Kakoli
Kakoli K.
India | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2023

Our trip to Peru was amazing and unforgettable! Firstly, a huge applause for Johanna Fabian, our Trip Planner. She was with me beginning to end. She helped plan our trip in detail and customised it in every way that I wanted. She responded promptly to all my mails and queries, and it is because of her attitude, experience and promptness, that I felt confident in proceeding with Kimkim! Even after we landed in Lima, she was following up with me about the trip! A very big thank you to... read more

Our trip to Peru was amazing and unforgettable! Firstly, a huge applause for Johanna Fabian, our Trip Planner. She was with me beginning to end. She helped plan our trip in detail and customised it in every way that I wanted. She responded promptly to all my mails and queries, and it is because of her attitude, experience and promptness, that I felt confident in proceeding with Kimkim! Even after we landed in Lima, she was following up with me about the trip! A very big thank you to Johanna!
The transfers were very good and there were Kimkim representatives on time, in every place where we needed to be received!
The handling was smooth as silk with every arrangement in place completely in sync with the trip plan!
The hotels were superb!Especially wonderful was the Antigua Sans Blas in Cusco!Ours was a 4 star trip but the AC Hotel by Marriott in Lima and GHL Hotel in Puno were 5 star!
Guides Carlos ( Lima Gourmet), Flor in Cusco, Sacred Valley, Manchu Picchu and Marcia in Titicaca were wonderful and well-informed,! Flor is an excellent photographer too! Kristy and Johanna , of course, we’re excellent planners!

Our once -in- a - lifetime holiday to Peru was as magical and unforgettable as it was, thanks to Kimkim! We will definitely recommend your services to friends and family and plan to travel to South America again with you!

Ourtrip was luxurious, comfortable

Hotel Reviews
AC Hotel by Marriott Lima Miraflores
Lima

Excellent service! Amazing delectable breakfast spread! Location couldn’t get better - in Miraflores, right at the Larcomar and Malecon!

Authenticity & Character
Location
In Miraflores, right on the Larcomar and Malecon, overlooking the Pacific!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Breakfast was super
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado

Absolutely fabulous arrangements in the middle of the Amazon forest! The food is unbelievably good, including the service by Antonio and team! However, there are power cuts from 10:30 pm till 5 am and from 3:30 pm till 5:30 pm. The afternoon cuts are unbearably hot , the nights are still tolerable because it gets cool, if you’re lucky! There could be extra fans just above the bed and some extra light points.

Authenticity & Character
Very stylish cabanas!
Location
Staff
Excellent service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and stylish but extremely hot during the power cuts. Must provide a ceiling fan above the bed or at least a stand fan. There should be a light in the shower and bathroom, too creepy just to use the lantern for light.
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Beautiful hotel, absolutely marvellous staff! Such prompt and polite service. The breakfast is amazing! The 24/7 coca tea and mint tea, served with a smile in the room and the hot water bags tucked into the bed at dusk were so so nice!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful property
Location
Walking distance to the plaza / centre
Staff
So efficient, polite , prompt and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Full marks for comfort , cleanliness and care!
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Simple and sweet! Interesting location right on the railway platform!!

Authenticity & Character
Nice views, large organic garden
Location
Walking distance from car park, hence you can wheel your luggage on your own to the hotel. Since it’s on the rail platform, it’s very easy to hop on to the train!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Located in a noisy street. Reception staff very efficient but dining room staff too busy, unwelcoming, unhelpful. Clearly overworked! This hotel is more like a 3 star , rather than a 4 star property
Staff
Dining room staff are poorly trained, clearly overworked, unwilling, unhelpful with orders ( language barrier)
Cleanliness & Comfort
GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno
Lago Titicaca, Puno

Beautiful location right on Lake Titicaca! Couldn’t ask for more! Prompt service, efficient receptionist especially Lucienne. Vast breakfast selection, very good service by Johann! We were allowed a late checkout at 2 pm since our flight was in the early evening, much appreciated!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on Lake Titicaca, rooms with lake views, a gorgeous lookout point !
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Morning visit to Ollantaytambo and train to AC
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Perurail Viatadome from Ollyantaytambo to Aquas Calentes is an unforgettable experience, do not miss it!
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Food
Unbelievable food - choices, preparation and service , in the middle of the Amazon! A big thanks to Antonio and team!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rico was good
Transport
Nice boat
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado

We couldn’t do the Gamitana Creek tour because the boat was not available. Should ideally have better planning of schedules so that all trips are possible

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Journey to the Heart of the Inca Empire: Cusco City Tour
Peru

Flor, our guide, was exceptional! Very well informed, articulate and patient!

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Into the Amazon: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ideally keep at least 1.5 hours to get from your Lima hotel to Lima airport. The traffic is heavy. The airport is busy and chaotic! And most of the staff do not speak English. So have a lot of time in hand to avoid all these stresses!
Transport
Depart Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Peru

The transport from the reserve by water and then to the airport, along with our “stored” luggage was extremely smooth and efficient. A big thanks to Jordan, who handled the transport and checkin / check out!

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Fly from Puno to Lima, Depart Peru
Puno

The hotel was very kind to allow a late check out. So our departure was very relaxed!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Please keep 1.5 hours from Puno to Juliaca airport, it is far. 1 hour isn’t really enough! Thankfully the airport is small and not too busy.
Transport
Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco - Pisac - Maras - Moray
Peru

Detailed visit to all these places. Flor was very good!

Quality of Experience
Food
Amazing food, beautifully plated at Mountain View, with views of mountains , glaciers and llamas! Fantastic experience!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Excellent big car to ourselves! Very food driver Alex!
Machu Picchu Excursion (Circuit 1, 2, 3, or 4)
Peru
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Welcome to Puno: Free day
Puno

Unforgettable journey on the Perurail Titicaca! Do not miss this! Speak to your planner accordingly since it’s not available daily! Truly premium!

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Lake Titicaca Tour: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island
Puno

Beautiful experience! Our guide Marcia was good and friendly!

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Food
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Lima City & Food Tour
Peru

Brilliant tour! So much to learn, eat, drink! Highly recommended! Carlos, our guide, was excellent!

Quality of Experience
The food places chosen were top notch! Hadn’t expected such a premium experience!
Food
Excellent food choices! Great Pisco Sour at Limana Bar!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Carlos was well informed, very nice and articulate!
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian

Beautiful Peru
Peru | Sep 2 - Sep 9, 2023

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Maria M.
Hunts Point, NY | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023

We really enjoyed our time and sad that it had to end. We were taken great care of especially in Cusco where we spent most of our time. We had safe drivers mostly by Sr. Carlos and our superhuman tour guide Sr. Valerio who was very knowledgeable and patient with our slow pacing trying to get acclimated while hiking and trekking. They were accommodating of our time because we wanted to start early and they were punctual. Not a second was wasted. We are very appreciative of the entire team!

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Sep 12, 2023

Hi Maria,
I'm so glad to hear you and your friends had a great time in Peru! We look forward to helping you in your future trips to South America.

Johanna

I would like to take the opportunity to thank...
Peru | May 17 - May 28, 2023

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Holly L.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2023

I would like to take the opportunity to thank Johanna on helping us plan our trip of a lifetime in Peru 🇵🇪 , she was there every step of the way assisting us anytime when needed. So muchly appreciated !! Everything went so smooth and on time. I will definitely be booking future trips with Johanna again with no doubt 👍 and will recommend her and this company to friends and family as well. Thank you again ! read more

I would like to take the opportunity to thank Johanna on helping us plan our trip of a lifetime in Peru 🇵🇪 , she was there every step of the way assisting us anytime when needed. So muchly appreciated !! Everything went so smooth and on time. I will definitely be booking future trips with Johanna again with no doubt 👍 and will recommend her and this company to friends and family as well. Thank you again !

Hotel Reviews
SkyLodge / StarLodge
Urubamba

The most epic adventure I have ever experienced!! The guides were amazing and the food and views to die for ❤️. Also had the best sleep beds are so comfortable!

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Willka T'ika Essential Wellness
Urubamba

Most beautiful place on earth! The gardens are incredible and the food amazing. The staff and owners make you feel like family when you walk through the door. Rooms were very spacious, clean and cozy with the most incredible views! This amazing oasis will not disappoint. 💖

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Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jun 04, 2023

So glad to hear you and Stacy had a great time in Peru, I know how much you were looking forward to relaxing at the Willka T'ika so happy to hear it didn't disappoint!

Looking forward to hosting you in South America in the future.

Best,
Johanna

Had the most wonderful 2 weeks in Peru!
Peru | May 5 - May 19, 2023

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Nicole D.
Canada | Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Had the most wonderful 2 weeks in Peru! Would highly recommend booking through Miski Travels - the whole itinerary was incredible. Definitely a trip of a lifetime! read more

Had the most wonderful 2 weeks in Peru! Would highly recommend booking through Miski Travels - the whole itinerary was incredible. Definitely a trip of a lifetime!

Hotel Reviews
Palacio del Inka Cusco
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Camping XT
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Lima Food Tour - Savoring the Best of Peru's Culinary Delights (PM Tour)
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Winery Tour, and Desert Adventure Day Trip from Lima
Peru
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on May 31, 2023

Hi Nicole,
So glad to hear you had an unforgettable time in Peru. We hope to welcome you again in South America!

Best,
Johanna

Two weeks of awesome experiences
Peru | May 5 - May 19, 2023

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Suzanne W.
Canada | Reviewed on May 20, 2023

This was a trip which we had been waiting for a long time, and it didn't disappoint! It really was one highlight after another. Local tours were always the highest quality. We loved all the tour guides, who were knowledgeable, kind and patient. We had so many wonderful experiences, which we will enjoy revisiting now that we are back at home. Thank you to the entire team!! read more

This was a trip which we had been waiting for a long time, and it didn't disappoint! It really was one highlight after another. Local tours were always the highest quality. We loved all the tour guides, who were knowledgeable, kind and patient. We had so many wonderful experiences, which we will enjoy revisiting now that we are back at home. Thank you to the entire team!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Lima

Very quaint hotel in a beautiful area.

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Palacio del Inka Cusco
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Camping XT
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on May 31, 2023

Hi Suzanne,
it is lovely to hear you had a great time in Peru with your family. We hope to welcome you again in South America!

Best,
Johanna

Johanna, Kristy and Sonia are absolutely awes...
Peru | Apr 29 - May 6, 2023

Umang
Umang B.
Lowell, MA | Reviewed on May 08, 2023

Johanna, Kristy and Sonia are absolutely awesome they were very helpful and super informative
Highly recommend all the drivers Jorge and Jose also that drove us around
The best team ever read more

Johanna, Kristy and Sonia are absolutely awesome they were very helpful and super informative
Highly recommend all the drivers Jorge and Jose also that drove us around
The best team ever

Hotel Review
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

100% recommend, service, staff and food highly recommended

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on May 09, 2023

Hi Umang,
Thank you for the great review. It was my pleasure helping you and Neha get this trip planned out. We hoped to welcomes you in South America again!

Best,
Johanna

Bolivian Dream Vacation:Johanna helped creat...
Bolivia | Apr 16 - Apr 23, 2023

Mai
Mai S.
Fort Myers, FL | Reviewed on May 01, 2023

Bolivian Dream Vacation:
Johanna helped create for us a detailed and individualized vacation that suited our interests and time constraints during our April visit to Bolivia. She was easy to communicate with and tried very hard to include as many of our wishes as was feasible. This was not an easy task, since we wanted to see everything but only had a week to devote to our travels. Johanna and Kristy were both available to us during our trip through WhatsApp for any last minute questions or... read more

Bolivian Dream Vacation:
Johanna helped create for us a detailed and individualized vacation that suited our interests and time constraints during our April visit to Bolivia. She was easy to communicate with and tried very hard to include as many of our wishes as was feasible. This was not an easy task, since we wanted to see everything but only had a week to devote to our travels. Johanna and Kristy were both available to us during our trip through WhatsApp for any last minute questions or problems, but overall our trip was flawless. Everything flowed smoothly and we experienced no issues.
We started our guided tour in La Paz, seeing all the highlights of the city. The next day we were off in the direction of lake Titicaca with a side trip to Tiwanaku where we marveled at the ruins from this pre-Inca civilization. Next was lake Titicaca where we took boat trips around the lake to the Sun and Moon islands. We were offered and enjoyed a traditional Inca lunch that included trout from the lake and rehydrated potatoes. Our trip then brought us back to La Paz where we took a flight to Uyuni. We visited the salt flats, the red and green lagoons and saw many scenic views along the way. We saw Llama, alpaca, vicuña, viscacha-wild Andean rabbit, emu, wild donkeys, fox and flamingos. While everything was absolutely stunning, I think I can say with out exception the salt flats was the highlight of our trip. As the views were breathtaking. Marisol, our tour guide, educated us on geology, history, culture, food, and more. She was very attentive and remained flexible. She also helped us take fun pictures with a green dinosaur and interactive photographs on a reflective lake. We were able to enjoy both a secluded picturesque lunch on the salt flats and a memorable sunset drink in a salt lake.
Marisol was with us for our entire trip and was an invaluable resource. She imparted the history and geology of the various sights we visited and included many fun facts that made listening pleasurable. She and Samwel were there to greet us when we arrived at 7 am and with us at 3 am at the end when we passed into the customs when we left Bolivia. Both Samwel, our driver in La Paz , and Ever, our driver in Uyuni, were amazing and present on all of our adventures. They drove us for many hours covering vast and varied terrains from salt flats to bumpy paved and unpaved roads. We felt safe in their hands and they were pleasant to be with.
There is only one thing I would change and that would be listening to the warnings of the altitude sickness. Having come directly from sea level by plane to La Paz we had little time to acclimatize, pre planning with meds and excersise would have been helpful. Having said that Marisol and all the personal including staff at the hotels were ready to help. We were able to get oxygen delivered to our room on one occasion when we felt we needed it, without charge. This did not stop us from hiking up and down hills , enjoying lavish sometimes Michelin rated meals and taking exceptional pictures.

Hotel Reviews
Atix Hotel
La Paz
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Rosario Lago Titicaca
Copacabana
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Palacio de Sal
Uyuni
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mallku Cueva
Villa Mar
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Depart La Paz-Farewell Bolivia!
La Paz
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to La Paz
La Paz
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half Day Tour of La Paz + Valley of the Moon
La Paz
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
La Paz to Tiwanaku, Copacabana, and Isla del Sol (Day 1/2)
Bolivia
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Isla del Sol, and back to La Paz
Bolivia
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Explore the Small Lagoons (Day 2)
Bolivia
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Laguna Colorada, Sol de Mañana geyser, Green Lagoon, and overnight bus back to La Paz (Day 3)
Bolivia
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Free day in La Paz
La Paz
Quality of Experience
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La Paz to Uyuni
Bolivia
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Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on May 01, 2023

Hi Mai,
It is so lovely to hear that you and your daughter had a wonderful time in Bolivia! I'm sure it was a memorable way to celebrate her birthday :)

We hope to help you plan any future trips and welcome you again in South America.

Best,
Johanna

We had a fantastic trip to Peru, a family of ...
Peru | Apr 8 - Apr 21, 2023

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Helen L.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2023

We had a fantastic trip to Peru, a family of four with kids aged 10 and 13. Our trip went so smoothly, can't say enough in gratitude for the support we received from Johanna and her team. They efficiently helped us manage a passport mishap on day 2 of our trip! We truly enjoyed two weeks - dune bugging and sand surfing in the dessert, a trip to the Ballista islands with tons of wildlife, into the Amazon for three amazing days, followed by a week in the Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Manchu... read more

We had a fantastic trip to Peru, a family of four with kids aged 10 and 13. Our trip went so smoothly, can't say enough in gratitude for the support we received from Johanna and her team. They efficiently helped us manage a passport mishap on day 2 of our trip! We truly enjoyed two weeks - dune bugging and sand surfing in the dessert, a trip to the Ballista islands with tons of wildlife, into the Amazon for three amazing days, followed by a week in the Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Manchu Pichu. We have travelled extensively and never had such amazing tour guides or such efficient use of our time away. Johanna was amazing when we needed to postpone making our decision about travel in Peru given the recent political instability and our home countries travel restrictions limiting our access to insurance and sense of safety. She allowed us to take extra time with our decision, we were so grateful we went ahead with our trip. Everyone we met along the way share how happy they are to have tourist back in their country, they shared their struggles with the impact of the Pandemic, followed by the impact on the tourist economy of the recent political unrest. For our entire journey we felt safe, secure, and thrilled to be travelling in such an interesting country, meeting so many locals who welcomed us with open arms. KimKim made the travel experience so easy, my kids tease me that I will keep advertising for this travel platform and look forward to using it in the future.

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Apr 22, 2023

Hi Helen,
I’m so glad to hear you had a wonderful trip to Peru and that you and your family felt safe the entire time! I hope your children left with wonderful memories and we hope to help you again for future South American travels.

Best,
Johanna

Johanna and the MISKI, CUSI and Treehouse teams did a wonderful job in this trip
Peru | Mar 30 - Apr 11, 2023

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KLAUS A.
Bon Air, VA | Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

Johanna did a phenomenal job setting up an amazing experience. We had a complex itinerary that included the Rainbow Mountain, the Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail, Macchu Picchu, the Peruvian Amazonia and Lima.
Everything went according to plan and zero issues.
Johanna coordinated the local travel agents in an expert manner, and we have to thank Kristy at MISKI travel for the great on road support, the dedicated guide Valerio at CUSI travel and dedicated driver Carlos in the Cuzco region. In... read more

Johanna did a phenomenal job setting up an amazing experience. We had a complex itinerary that included the Rainbow Mountain, the Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail, Macchu Picchu, the Peruvian Amazonia and Lima.
Everything went according to plan and zero issues.
Johanna coordinated the local travel agents in an expert manner, and we have to thank Kristy at MISKI travel for the great on road support, the dedicated guide Valerio at CUSI travel and dedicated driver Carlos in the Cuzco region. In the Amazonas Treehouse thank you manager Enrique and guide Weininger for an unforgettable customized experience. In Lima the food tour was excellent. All the Hotels were excellent, providing a very quaint experience. Pick up service was always on time.

Hotel Reviews
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

We liked this quaint and beautiful hotel in the artistic neighborhood of San Blas, you could see artisans working and selling their crafts out the window. We appreciated its quiet location away from the busy city center plaza but still within walking distance of attractions.

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El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

This hotel was also nice and quaint, it was located within walking distance to everything in the small town of Ollantaytambo. We enjoyed the nearby market and ruins and appreciated the hotel's proximity to the train station. The specialist also gave us recommendations on restaurants and we ate at Chuncho which was very good and reasonably priced.

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El Mapi by Inkaterra
Lima

This hotel was more modern and commercial-looking but still tasteful and built with sustainability in mind which we appreciated. We enjoyed the overall experience.

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Treehouse
Iquitos

This unique accommodation offered a great experience in the Amazon region. All of our hotels were quaint and locally owned which we loved.

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Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Lima

We enjoyed the beautiful mansion house in the safe Miraflores district, with its perfect location near the coast and shopping centers. We appreciated the ability to walk around the neighborhood and felt safe even at night.

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Activity Reviews
Welcome to Cusco, Explore the City
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Journey to the Heart of the Inca Empire: Cusco City Tour
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Free Day to Explore Cusco's Cultural and Culinary Delight
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacred Valley Tour
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Short Inca Trail Day 1: Hiking to Machu Picchu via Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Short Inca Trail Day 2: Machu Picchu Guided Tour and Return to Cusco
Peru
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Fly to Iquitos- Treehouse Lodge
Iquitos
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Arrival to Lima: Free Day to Explore
Lima
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lima City & Food Tour
Peru
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on May 17, 2023

Hi Klaus,
So glad to hear you and your wife enjoyed your time in Peru! Your pictures of the treelodge are beautiful! We hope to be able to help you again on your future trip to South America.

Best,
Johanna

The Ultimate Travel Experience: A Review of Our Amazing Agents!!
Chile | Mar 12 - Mar 18, 2023

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SRINIVASA K.
Beverly Hills, CA | Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023

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"I had the pleasure of working with Johanna and Kristy to plan our group’s recent trip and I cannot recommend their services highly enough! From start to finish, my experience with Johanna and Kristy was exceptional. Their dedication and hard work truly demonstrated when we had to change our destination location in an unexpected turn of events. It is no small feat to rebook flights, hotels, tours, restaurants, and activities to a group of 68 people!!!

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"I had the pleasure of working with Johanna and Kristy to plan our group’s recent trip and I cannot recommend their services highly enough! From start to finish, my experience with Johanna and Kristy was exceptional. Their dedication and hard work truly demonstrated when we had to change our destination location in an unexpected turn of events. It is no small feat to rebook flights, hotels, tours, restaurants, and activities to a group of 68 people!!!

It started with a simple planned trip for a week to Peru. From the very beginning, Johanna was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. She took the time to really understand what we were looking for in a vacation, and was able to suggest customized itinerary and activities that perfectly matched all our group’s preferences.
But due to unforeseen situations in Peru, we decided to change our trip to Chile for the same dates. Johanna and Kristy quickly pivoted to understand our requirements and spent countless hours to co-ordinate with airlines travel agency and crafted detailed itineraries and recommendations for the trip.

What impressed the entire group was their outstanding customer service when they accompanied us in person throughout the trip, to ensure there were no hiccups every step of the way. They truly cared about making sure that each and every one of us had an amazing trip, and were always available to help with any issues or questions that came up along the way. We felt like we had a personal concierge service throughout our entire vacation!

Overall, I cannot recommend KimKim, especially Kristy and Johanna highly enough. They are a true professional in their field, and their commitment to customer service is second to none. If you're looking for a travel agent who will go above and beyond to make sure that you have an unforgettable trip, Johanna and Kristy are the one for you!"

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Mar 29, 2023

Srini,
Thank you so much for booking your trip to Peru / Chile with us. We're glad we were able to make the last minute switches successfully and to have had the opportunity to meet all of your families! We hope to help you again in the future!

Best,
Johanna

Johanna and her team were amazing. We had a g...
Chile | Mar 12 - Mar 18, 2023

Bobby
Bobby S.
Lutz, FL | Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023

Johanna and her team were amazing. We had a great time. Small issues which were taken care of promptly. Everything was well organized and communication was great. We were a big group with varying needs and her team was able to handle it all professionally and timely manner. Thank you for making this a great trip for us!!!

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Mar 23, 2023

I'm glad you and your family enjoyed your trip to Chile! It was lovely to meet you all and am looking forward to helping you plan for your next destination!

Viva Chile!
Chile | Mar 12 - Mar 18, 2023

Srikanth
Srikanth K.
Tampa, FL | Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

Chile was a fantastic country to visit. The diversity starting with the lagoons in the high regions of the Atacama desert, to the Glacier regions and mountain vistas in Patagonia and the happening city of Santiago left us spellbound. Our guides, Johanna and Kristy were amazing, patient and super helpful through out the planning and the trip.

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Mar 23, 2023

It was our pleasure to help you and your families navigate your way through Chile ... I'm sure Kristy will agree that it was a memorable trip for us too!

We look forward to helping you plan your next trip!

Best,
Johanna

This is a must go to! Trip was amazing!
Peru | Jun 22 - Jul 1, 2022

Heather
Heather D.
Chester Springs, PA | Reviewed on Mar 17, 2023

The guides were wonderful, the people were great, the food was amazing and the mountains and culture already have me want to go back. In hindsight, I would've stayed another week to ten days and done the rainforest, and rainbow mountain.

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Mar 23, 2023

Hi Heather,
Great to hear you had a wonderful trip! Happy to help you cross off those other locations in Peru when you're ready!

Best,
Johanna

We had a wonderful trip to Peru. The booking ...
Peru | Nov 20 - Nov 27, 2022

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Runita M.
Omaha, NE | Reviewed on Dec 08, 2022

We had a wonderful trip to Peru. The booking process and working with Johanna on the trip plan was enjoyable and she provided the best suggestions. We had some delays due to the airport incident and Johanna was even more amazing to work with during the rebooking/cancellation process. She was always available and willing to help. Our trip would not have been a success if it wasn't for her and Kristy who went out of their way to accommodate our changing plans. A big thanks to Johanna and... read more

We had a wonderful trip to Peru. The booking process and working with Johanna on the trip plan was enjoyable and she provided the best suggestions. We had some delays due to the airport incident and Johanna was even more amazing to work with during the rebooking/cancellation process. She was always available and willing to help. Our trip would not have been a success if it wasn't for her and Kristy who went out of their way to accommodate our changing plans. A big thanks to Johanna and Kristy from all of us.

Hotel Review
Abittare Hotels
Cusco

Although the hotel's location was ideal the rooms itself were very small and the hotel was very blah. Unfortunately, we happened to stay here on the night of our 25th wedding anniversary and were very disappointed. The light in the bathroom was so dim that we could hardly see anything in there. The front desk staff was not helpful either. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone planning to stay in Cusco.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Dinner Cooking Class
Cusco

We enjoyed the cooking class the lot. Chef Jesus was very knowledgeable and fun to work with. The setting of the cooking class was very nice as well I would highly recommend to other travelers in the area.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lima City & Food Tour
Peru

We had a great time with Patricia!! Her knowledge of Peruvian history, culture and food is very impressive. We enjoyed all the restaurants she took us too. Especially the one where we learned to make coconut ceviche. Very well planned and fun for all.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Dec 08, 2022

Hi Runita,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm so happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Peru despite the airport closing and other hiccups along the way.

We hope to welcome you back in the future to check off some of the places you missed!

Best,
Johanna

Peru
Peru | Nov 18 - Nov 25, 2022

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Nigel G.
Bermuda | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2022

All of the arrangements made by Johanna were flawless. Hotels, tours, transportation all impressed. We had a very relaxing time knowing what was happening at each stage. The scenery and activities were fantastic and did not disappoint. read more

All of the arrangements made by Johanna were flawless. Hotels, tours, transportation all impressed. We had a very relaxing time knowing what was happening at each stage. The scenery and activities were fantastic and did not disappoint.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort
Paracas
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pullman Lima Miraflores
Miraflores, Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Paracas National Reserve Tour
Peru

Who knew a desert could be so interesting? Spectacular scenery right on the Pacific coast and so much variation. The little museum was well worth a visit.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ballestas Islands Tour (Paracas Luxury Hotel)
Paracas

Our scheduled tour to the island had to be changed at the last minute as harbour authorities suspended trips due to water conditions. We were given a longer tour of the harbour area and closer islands and it was fantastic. Plenty of wildlife and interesting scenery.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Into the Amazon: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado

The boat ride to the lodge was a lovely way to begin the experience and view the river. The lodge itself was rustic but very comfortable and totally in keeping with the environment. The organisation of the activities was faultless.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado

There were many excursions available and we did at least 2 a day with a lovely guide. Wellington boots were issued for those trips that were muddy. We saw lots of wildlife. and our guide also explained the importance of the various plants to the local population.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado

Very flexible arrangements and the right blend of activities and relaxation.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Inkaterra: Depart Puerto Maldonado to Lima, Fly home!
Peru

The transfer back to the airport was flawless, and we were able to get in a morning tour as we had a late afternoon flight.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Overnight Stay at Lima Airport Hotel Upon Arrival
Peru

Airport hotel was right at the airport - so easy to access. Typical airport hotel, but comfortable and convenient.

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Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Dec 06, 2022

Hi Nigel,
So glad to hear you had a great time in Peru and enjoyed your tours!

We hope to welcome you back in the future,
Johanna

This was our first trip using KimKim planning...It was unforgettable...
Peru | Nov 9 - Nov 17, 2022

Tatyana
Tatyana K.
Safety Harbor, FL | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2022

This was our first trip using KimKim planning for our 10th anniversary in Peru including Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu.
To our pleasant surprise, it turned out that all excursions were private, and therefore we were always in the safe hands of all the friendly, very knowledgeable team members Amy, Edwin, Richard, Flor and all the excellent drivers who made our trip wonderful, enjoyable and unique.
We would never have figured out how to plan this trip on our own. Joanna, our agent, has... read more

This was our first trip using KimKim planning for our 10th anniversary in Peru including Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu.
To our pleasant surprise, it turned out that all excursions were private, and therefore we were always in the safe hands of all the friendly, very knowledgeable team members Amy, Edwin, Richard, Flor and all the excellent drivers who made our trip wonderful, enjoyable and unique.
We would never have figured out how to plan this trip on our own. Joanna, our agent, has selected hotels, guides and wonderful plan.
Thank you so much to all of you! We love you !
Highly recommended.
Tatyana & Peter

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Abittare Hotels
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Lima City & Food Tour
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly from Lima to Cusco, Explore the City
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Journey to the Heart of the Inca Empire: Cusco City Tour
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac - Maras - Ollantaytambo
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Train Journey to Aguas Calientes from the Sacred Valley
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
South Valley Tour
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Free Day to Explore Cusco's Cultural and Culinary Delight
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly from Cusco to Lima
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Nov 24, 2022

Hi Tatyana,
So glad to hear you and your husband had a wonderful time in Lima and had a memorable anniversary trip.

We look forward to hosting you again!

Best,
Johanna

Amazon & Cusco Adventure
Peru | Nov 1 - Nov 9, 2022

Ciarra
Ciarra N.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Nov 16, 2022

My husband and I booked our whole trip with KimKim and had an amazing time. We spent 4 days in the Amazon of Puerto Maldonado and 5 days in the Cusco and Sacred Valley area of Peru. Our travel was fairly smooth. There was one point when our flight was changed but Johanna helped us and made sure the Hotel would still be able to pick us up to bring us to the lodge in the Amazon jungle that night. It was so amazing to have everything already worked out, and we never had to wait for rides or our... read more

My husband and I booked our whole trip with KimKim and had an amazing time. We spent 4 days in the Amazon of Puerto Maldonado and 5 days in the Cusco and Sacred Valley area of Peru. Our travel was fairly smooth. There was one point when our flight was changed but Johanna helped us and made sure the Hotel would still be able to pick us up to bring us to the lodge in the Amazon jungle that night. It was so amazing to have everything already worked out, and we never had to wait for rides or our tour guides; they would always be ready for us! Our tour guides through Cusi Travels were also amazing and very knowledgeable and passionate. Flor was especially helpful to me and treated me like her own daughter. I don't speak much Spanish and I didn't really need to as all my guides and drivers were English speaking. I would highly recommend, as this was my second time to Peru and I learned so much more then the first trip I took there! Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado

Very clean and comfortable place in the jungle. We never saw a single bug in our riverside bungalow! The hammocks were the best to relax in. The food was amazing! So were the drinks. I think more excursions could be offered, as we did virtually all of them. We wanted to do the fishing trip for piranha however they needed more people to go so we were able to to. I will say that the bungalows are very loud so there is no sleeping in, as the birds chirp very loudly and the bungalows are very close together and also close to the river with loud boats going by at times. I love the bird sounds though! We didn't get to see all the wildlife we wanted to, but we saw lots of monkeys!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mamasimona Cusco
Cusco

A nice cheap place to rest your head. We didn't spend too much time here. The floor boards were very squeaky when you walked around and the floor was slanted. There was also no shampoo or conditioner in the shower. The bed was comfortable though and the room was tidy. Service was quick as well checking in and out. It was nice and close to the Plaza De Armas.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mamasimona Ollanta
Ollantaytambo

Very cute hostel in the heart of Ollanta. Just a 5 minute walk to the town center. Very clean and staff were so nice. I loved how our room had a balcony overlooking the creek and mountains, and we could eat breakfast in the beautiful garden area. No shampoo or conditioner in shower though.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gringo Bill's Boutique Hotel
Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

Great location but too many stairs! It was a bit hard to find since it was down a back alley. It was like a maze of stairs getting up to the 6th floor, also no one spoke much English. The room was beautiful though and the shower was amazing and hot with shampoo. They held onto our bags after check out while we were at Machu Picchu.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Into the Amazon: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado

We arrived and got a huge sandwich snack, then went on the twilight River excursion to look for caimans. We saw about 5 or 7 white caiman! Very cool for the first night. We also still had time for dinner when we got back.

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Food
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Transport
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado

We had 3 excursions today. We started early with a boat ride to Lake Sandoval. We saw so many monkeys on the way to the canoe. Then we canoed around the lake and saw caiman, parrots, bats and monkeys. We can back and had lunch and rested in our hammocks. Then we did the canopy walkway which was very cool climbing up high and walking across the bridges. You got the see a different view of the jungle, but we didn't really see any wildlife. We had dinner after that, then did the night walk into the jungle. We love tarantulas and got to see about 5 of them come out of their dens! We also saw some lizards, possum, rat, other bugs. It was a long day but very cool!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado

We did two excursions today. We started with Gamitana Creak in the morning. We saw monkeys, turtles, caiman, birds and piranha. I loved the canoe trip. We came back for lunch, and afterwards did the Hacienda Conception tour. This was more educational about plants. It was very buggy and mosquito filled even with bug spray. We saw monkeys and some birds but not too much else. We came back for happy hour and dinner.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Inkaterra: Depart Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Peru

We woke up at 3:30am and paid extra to see the parrot Clay Lick. We saw hundreds of macaws and parrots and had a great breakfast on the boat. When we got back we were ready to check out and pay, and we boated back to PEM airport. I believe I was infected with a small parasite at some point this day, perhaps I talked too much and swallowed river water. Later that evening I got sick and had a fever. Luckily I had antibiotics with me.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly from Lima to Cusco, Explore the City
Peru

I wasn't able to explore, as I got sick with a fever and couldn't walk around much or eat. I went to bed nice and early!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Journey to the Heart of the Inca Empire: Cusco City Tour
Peru

Flor was our guide and she was amazing! She took her time since I wasn't feeling well, and made sure I stayed hydrated and ate some soup. She was extremely knowledgeable and passionate when speaking about her ancestors and the temples we visited. I learned so much more than the first time I came to Cusco 6 years ago. She also took us to a shop just outside of the main city area with great deals for alpaca clothing shopping. She was able to be flexible with the plan and stop for us if needed. It was an amazing day!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacred Valley Tour
Peru

We had Flor as our guide again and the same driver, and both were excellent. Very flexible with the plan and stopped where we needed. Very patient with us as we shopped at the market in Pisac. When we were about to start the hike up the temple in Ollantaytambo, I spotted my host family from 6 years ago in the market and Flor let us stop to catch up. Also turns out my host mother is her Aunt! It was a very wonderful feeling to have family here. Then we continued our tours and had a great time. Flor took some great photos of my husband and I, thank you For!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Train Journey to Aguas Calientes from the Sacred Valley
Peru

I've taken the train to Aguas Calientes before, but it wasn't like this! We were on the train with only about 6 other people and it was so comfortable. The views were breathtaking on the way, and they even had us all go to the observation deck for drinks at the bar, dancing and a live band. We also got to go outside on the back deck of the train to watch the tracks roll on by and get some fresh air. Also gave us great snacks.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

We met our tour guide at 7am for our 8am tour of Machu Picchu. Richard was very cool and knowledgeable. A little preachy at times but he gave us good information. This was my second time to Machu Picchu and I get a bit of a different story from each tour guide I have! The clouds covered the city at first, and the clouds are always my favorite part! Then they disperse and show you the hidden city and it's amazing! It wasn't too crowded either.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly from Cusco to Lima
Peru

No issues on our trip to the airport and flying back to Lima.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lima Food Tour - Savoring the Best of Peru's Culinary Delights (PM Tour)
Peru

Lima was awesome! Kimberly met us in Miraflores and took us around for drinks and food. Food was amazing and we were so stuffed by the end of the night we couldn't finish! It was so nice to have everything prepaid for and we could just get up and leave when we needed, and Kimberly had already paid. She was so fun to eat and talk with! A walk at the end of the night down the streets was my favorite part. I want to come back and see more of this city!

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Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Nov 17, 2022

Hi Ciarra,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. It is so nice to hear that you had a wonderful time back in Peru and that you were able to see your host family! very exciting!! I'll be sure to share this review with the rest of my team.

We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Johanna

Kimkim Peru Review:We had a very good trip t...
Peru | Sep 8 - Sep 18, 2022

Stewart
Stewart G.
Saratoga Springs, NY | Reviewed on Nov 13, 2022

Kimkim Peru Review:
We had a very good trip thanks to the team of Johanna at Kimkim along with Amy and Flor at Miski Travels. Johanna kept us informed constantly and was very responsive to our questions.

All the hotels were very nice; the places were beautiful and the staff were good.
All of the drivers were excellent; professional, careful, on time.
Amy conducted a good food tour. She was friendly, fun and informative. I liked the market visit very much. It is always fascinating to... read more

Kimkim Peru Review:
We had a very good trip thanks to the team of Johanna at Kimkim along with Amy and Flor at Miski Travels. Johanna kept us informed constantly and was very responsive to our questions.

All the hotels were very nice; the places were beautiful and the staff were good.
All of the drivers were excellent; professional, careful, on time.
Amy conducted a good food tour. She was friendly, fun and informative. I liked the market visit very much. It is always fascinating to learn about unfamiliar foods and she did a good job and I’m glad she included the fish monger. I loved all of the stops that were included and the last stop for a large meal was so good I wish I had a doggy bag for leftovers.
I have to say that calling it a “cooking class” is a stretch. I would be fine if it were not billed as such and just listed as the other stops.

Our guide to Cusco and Machu Picchu was Flor Bocangel Zuñiga and she was amazing. Are all private tour guides this good? I’m not sure because I did glance around to other tours and their guides and saw a bit of a difference. I think we had the best guide.

Flor was friendly and personable but also professional. She seems to truly enjoy her job so that makes everything better. She told us a bit about her life which gave gravitas to the information she provided for the area and for the sites.
She informed us of any policies and guidelines when applicable.
She also kept us safe; She kept an eye on us and did not let us stray to far. She let us know of any safety issues or concerns.

She was persistent in accommodating us a number of times. At one point we wanted to change our train tickets out of Aguas Calientes and it took perseverance on her part and a bit of time but she got it done. Another day we wanted to switch visiting one site to a different day - no problem.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Lima

Very nice place. Quiet rooms. Excellent staff. Good Restaurant.

Location
Close to the walkway along the coast (paseo ruta del sol).
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean. Bed was comfortable
Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado
Urubamba

Very nice place. Quiet rooms. Excellent staff. Good Restaurant. It was great to have a balcony to enjoy the view.

Location
Staff
Professional, helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa del Sol
Machu Picchu

Very nice place. Quiet rooms. Excellent staff. Good Restaurant.

Location
Close to everything but quiet. Balcony looked out onto the river.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean. Bed was comfortable
Casa Andina Premium Cusco
Cusco

Very nice place. Quiet rooms. Excellent staff. Good Restaurant.

Location
Close to restaurants, pharmacies and main square.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean. Bed was comfortable
Activity Reviews
Lima City & Food Tour
Peru

Amy conducted a good food tour. She was friendly, fun and informative. I liked the market visit very much. It is always fascinating to learn about unfamiliar foods and she did a good job and I’m glad she included the fish monger. I loved all of the stops that were included and the last stop for a large meal was so good I wish I had a doggy bag for leftovers. I have to say that calling it a “cooking class” is a stretch. I would be fine if it were not billed as such and just listed as the other stops.

Quality of Experience
Food
Food market was great. Lots of fruits and veggies I had never seen before. Amy provided a box with a nice selection of fruits to try. She described and explained them all. Also great to make a stop at the fish monger.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Machu Picchu Excursion (Circuit 1, 2, 3, or 4)
Peru

Our tour guide, Flor made the trip special. She has a great amount of knowledge about the site and made sure we got to see as much as we could.

Quality of Experience
Having our own guide was such a luxury and so worth it.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flor is from the area so I think she was able to provide some additional info and nuance to the tour. At one point she stopped to chat to one of the workers at the site. They spoke in their native language, Quechua (the true name of the people and place rather than "Inka").
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Nov 15, 2022

Hi Stewart,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review. I'll be sure to let my team know!

We hope to help you again in the future!

Best,
Johanna

Awesome trip! Very well organized! So many aw...
Peru | Oct 16 - Oct 22, 2022

Kelli
Kelli J.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2022

Awesome trip! Very well organized! So many awesome guides and locations! Loved it all!!!!

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Oct 24, 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review Kelli! So happy to hear you had an amazing time in Peru.

We hope to help you again in the future.

Best,
Johanna

Peru Paradise 2022
Peru | Oct 11 - Oct 19, 2022

Kimberly
Kimberly A.
Hampton, NE | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022

Where do I begin? I have traveled all over the world and this is the hands down, this has been the best experience ever. Johanna listened to me and worked with my list and created the perfect first time experience.
The hotel selections were intimate boutique hotels that made me feel safe , as a solo traveler and they offered special touches and amenities. They were also located within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and cultural events.
The tours were AWESOME because of my... read more

Where do I begin? I have traveled all over the world and this is the hands down, this has been the best experience ever. Johanna listened to me and worked with my list and created the perfect first time experience.
The hotel selections were intimate boutique hotels that made me feel safe , as a solo traveler and they offered special touches and amenities. They were also located within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and cultural events.
The tours were AWESOME because of my guides. Kimberly in Lima with the food city tours was a delight. Once I arrived in Cusco, Sonya was my guide for 3 days and was INCREDIBLE! She made my experience at Machu Picchu perfect.

I love that I didn’t have to think about the details (transportation, etc) and could just relax and fully experience Peru.

Hotel Reviews
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Boutique hotel that pays attention to details. Professional and accommodating staff. Relaxing atmosphere

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
1-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Ollantaytambo
Peru

Day 3 with Sonya and this day was the BEST!! The previous days with her prepared me well for this day. She also did a great job with photos for since I traveled solo.

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Food
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Sacred Valley Tour
Peru

Day 2 with Sonya and she is still INCREDIBLE!!! She knows the history well and she laid a great foundation for Machu Picchu portion. Professional, knowledgeable and personable.

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Lima City & Food Tour
Peru

Tour guide, Kimberly was a delight and very personable

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Historic Center & Larco Museum
Lima
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Fly from Lima to Cusco, Explore the City
Peru
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Journey to the Heart of the Inca Empire: Cusco City Tour
Peru

Sonya, my tour guide with Cusi tours is INCREDIBLE!!! She knows the history well and she laid a great foundation for Machu Picchu portion. Professional, knowledgeable and personable.

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Moray & Maras ATV Tour
Peru

I can’t remember my guide’s name but he was wonderful. It was the first time I drove an ATV and he prepared me well. It was an awesome experience.

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Lunch at Mountainview
Peru

The food was delicious and beyond amazing and the view of the Andes Mountains made it a perfect setting. Really enjoyed chatting with Maria the owner and learning the history of this restaurant and hotel

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Fly from Cusco to Lima
Peru

The driver was prompt and got me to the airport in plenty of time to make my connection.

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Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Oct 26, 2022

Hi Kimberly,
It was a pleasure getting this trip planned for you, I'm so glad to hear you had an amazing time in our country. I'll be sure to pass on your review to the rest of our team.

We hope to help you again in the future!
Johanna