
Kristy Tizon
Kristy, a Peruvian-American originally from Los Angeles but now based in Lima, Peru, has a deep passion for travel. She founded Miski Travels, a travel agency that offers customized trips to explore the local way of life in South America. With expertise in destinations such as Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and her home country of Peru, Kristy provides unique experiences that allow travelers to discover the best of these fascinating countries.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"My specialty lies in everything related to South America! Additionally, I am your trusted source for restaurant recommendations, particularly in Lima, the gastronomic capital of Latin America."
How did you get involved in travel?
"Peru has always held a special place in my heart, and with every visit, I fell more deeply in love with the country. In March 2016, I decided to make a big change and move to Lima, Peru. I saw this as an opportunity to pursue my passion for travel and planning by working as a Travel Coordinator and helping others plan their trips to a country so close to my heart. Since then, I have come to consider myself a local and take great joy in immersing myself in every new destination I conquer."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I have had the pleasure of visiting Cusco on many occasions, each time experiencing a different style of travel - from staying in hostels to indulging in luxury hotels. However, my most memorable Cusco experience was spending New Year's Eve in this enchanting city. The atmosphere was electric, with crowds of people ready to welcome the New Year. As the fireworks illuminated the sky above the Plaza de Armas, a sea of people dressed in yellow flooded the plaza to bring in good luck. During the weekend, we hiked Rainbow Mountain, went ATVing through the Sacred Valley, and hiked to the top of Machu Picchu Mountain - an unforgettable trip that I cherish.
Cusco's vibrant energy and magical charm make it one of my favorite places in the world."
Kristy's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice

Of course you'll go to Machu Picchu. But what about sipping coffee on the same farm where the beans are grown, or riding the slow train through a gorgeous landscape? Read on for...

This seven-day trip through Argentina is perfect for wine lovers. You'll start in the romantic and lively Buenos Aires, then will discover the gems of Argentine wine country,...

If you have a week to spend in Bolivia, one great option is a highlights tour that includes stops in several cities: La Paz, Sucre, and Potosí, as well as time to explore the...
Family itineraries

Log off and escape to Peru with this seven-day family adventure that starts in ancient Cusco and follows the Inca Trail through the Sacred Valley to ancient Machu Picchu....

Travel back to the time of the Inca with this week-long family trip that draws you into the heart of Peru's ancient history and natural wonders. Amid the lofty peaks of the...

Family adventures don't get more exciting than this fast-paced, 10-day tour of Peru, which is best suited for older kids. After arriving in Lima, head deep into the Peruvian...
Luxury itineraries
Road trip itineraries
Recent trip reviews for Kristy
Amazing experience! Highly recommend Kimkim and Kristy
Peru
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Dec 24 - Jan 4, 2023
I would like to thank Kimkim and Kristy especially to make our trip a reality. We were booked to travel to Peru in December but had a last minute cancellation due to political unrest in Peru. However, Kristy was able to create our itinerary within a week for Galapagos, Amazon Rainforest and Ecuador that enabled us to keep our travel dates. We spent 4 nights in Galapagos, 3 nights in the Napo Wildlife Center and 4 nights in Quito most of which were due to transit and travel. We visited 2... read more

Hi Tamri,
Thank you so much for leaving a review of your experience! It was my pleasure helping you navigate the situation in Peru and helping you plan a new trip to Ecuador. So glad it all worked out and you enjoyed your time there. I will pass on your message to our team there as well. We hope to help with your trip to Peru in the future! I look forward to staying in touch.
Best,
Kristy
Kristy is a highly experience that offers superior service and advice.
Peru
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Aug 26 - Sep 5, 2022

Kristy was meticulous and attentive in planning the trip and setting up our itinerary. Kristy's advice and expertise was accurate and thoughtful in all phases of the trip. The trip was executed smoothly and our trip was immaculate in all aspects. Every leg of our trip was serviced with tour professionals. My group couldn't have been happier with our experience and would highly recommend using Kristy and her team. The service level provided was far superior to any other travel agency I... read more

Hi Helen,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy you and the rest of your travel group had a great time in Peru. It was truly a pleasure to help you navigate your way through the country. I hope you left with some wonderful memories. Please keep in touch for any future travels.
Take care and thank you again for trusting us with your trip!
Saludos,
Kristy
Best of Peru
Peru
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May 5 - May 11, 2022
Absolutely incredible trip with perfect logistics and an amazing guide and team on the ground!
My wife and I had an unforgettable week in Peru which was planned perfectly by the Miski team! I recommend Miski to everyone who asks about our trip. I could not thank the Miski team enough for their ability to create a perfect trip based on our preferences.

It was such a pleasure to have you for your trip to Peru. Thank you so much for choosing to boom with us. Come visit us again!
We loved our Peru trip!
Peru
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Jul 1 - Jul 17, 2022
We loved our Peru trip! From start to finish, Kristy went above and beyond in helping us plan it and in helping us resolve any issues that came up. Kristy was readily available and quick to help. She helped us resolve easily a couple hotel reservation issues that came up and in even helping us find a lost tablet that our kids left in a hotel. We loved all our guides and stops along the way but we were particularly impressed with our guide Maycol at Lake Titicaca. It was our daughter’s... read more

Hi Richard,
Thank you so much for your review! I am so glad you had a wonderful time with your family and glad we could help recover the kid’s iPad. We hope you visit Peru again in the future. Take care!
Saludos,
Kristy
Fabulous Trip
Peru
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Jul 1 - Jul 17, 2022
We had a fabulous trip! It was so nice to have everything planned and run so smoothly. Having all the ground transportation planned in advance was really nice. The vans were so comfortable and the drivers were great! We loved all of our tour guides.
Edwin our guide in Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Pichu was very knowledgeable and professional as well as friendly.
We especially liked Michael in Puno. He really went the extra like for us. Everything was wonderful. When we did run info a... read more

Hi Joni,
I am so glad you all had a wonderful time! Thank you so much for taking the time to review the hotels and activities. We really appreciate it! We hope you come back to visit us again. Take care! :)
Saludos,
Kristy
What an amazing experience!!
Peru
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Jun 5 - Jun 12, 2022

My husband and I knew we wanted to go to Peru for our honeymoon, but we weren't sure how to make the most of the time we had on our own. I found Kristy through Kimkim.com, and she was amazing from start to finish! She helped us to find the best balance of all the things we wanted to do within a budget that worked for us. She also got us connected with some really great guides through Lima Gourmet (Sylvia is a gem!) and Cusi Travel (Edy and Jose Luis are the best!). Our guides were very... read more

Hi Amanda,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy you had an amazing time on your honeymoon. It was such a pleasure helping you navigate your trip to Peru! We hope you come visit again in the future.
Take care! :)
-Kristy
Highly recommend Kristy and team
Peru
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Apr 3 - Apr 7, 2022
I am so glad that we found Kristy through kimkim. From the beginning, Kristy has been extremely helpful and patient as she answered all of our questions about a trip to Peru. Clearly, she has a lot of knowledge about the country. She was always trying to get us the best experience within our budget and came up with various options for us. Whenever there was a curve ball (postponement due to Omicron variant, transportation strikes in Peru), Kristy and team were prepared to adjust things as... read more

Hi Bala- Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure helping you navigate this trip and I am so happy you were able to get to Machu Picchu despite the challenges we came across. I hope you left Peru with some wonderful memories. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future! :)
Kristy at Kimkim was absolutely a dream to wo...
Peru
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Mar 11 - Mar 19, 2022

Kristy at Kimkim was absolutely a dream to work with. We kept changing plans and she kept working things out for us even when we go on the trip. We had last minute train & bus rides we wanted and with a quick text to Kristy she made all arrangement’s. Kristy kept in touch with us throughout the entire trip & made this trip fabulous. We wanted adventure and she did that as well. Thanks for a wonderful trip to Peru we would recommend Kristy and Kimkim to anyone. read more

Hi Kristy- Thank you so much for trusting us with your trip to Peru! It was such a pleasure to put this together for you. I am so happy you left with wonderful memories. Please come visit us again soon!
We had an incredible experience
Peru
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Dec 25 - Jan 8, 2022
We had an incredible experience working with Kristy from the very beginning.
Kristy answered all of our questions and was always very attentive when we were debating between places to go or activities to partake in. She was very knowledgeable about the country and the various activities to do and places to visit.
Our experience in Peru was incredible. All of the details were taken care for us and it was very simple to figure out where and when we needed to be throughout.
Finally, all of... read more

Thank you so much for choosing to travel with us! We hope to see you in Peru again. :)
Amazing trip to Peru (and felt 100% safe during COVID)
Peru
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Sep 12 - Sep 20, 2021

We had an incredible 10-day trip to Peru. Kristy & Miski Travels crafted a wonderful itinerary for us, and we got to explore the Amazon, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Macchu Picchu / Aguas Calientes, and Palccoyo (Rainbow Mountain). Kristy was extremely helpful in answer all of our questions, particularly around COVID requirements and protocol. We showed up at the airport prepared with the affidavit of health that she informed us about, and were able to use the at-home rapid testing kits that she... read more

Thank you so much for your kind words, Christine! I am so glad you had a wonderful time in Peru. We can't wait to have you back someday! :)
Incredible trip, amazing country.
Peru
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Sep 12 - Sep 20, 2021
Incredible trip, amazing country. Kristy was great with helping promptly for various hiccups etc on the way. José was an absolutely phenomenal guide in the Cusco area, teaching us so much about the Incas and the local culture and customs. His English was fluent so conversations were had easily. The ecolodge in the rainforest was all-inclusive and pampered us, as well as took us on many tours and etc that were great, although our particular guide (Hugo) didn't speak English super well and was also kind of uh... boring, so I felt there could have been some improvement there.

Hi Eli- Thanks so much for your review and your feedback on your trip with us! So happy you left with such wonderful memories of Peru. I will definitely look into speaking with the Amazon lodge about their guide, Hugo, as we do want to make sure you are getting assigned guides that are enthusiastic and passionate about what they do. It was such a pleasure helping you and Christine plan this trip and hope you make it back to Peru in the future. Take care! :)
See the Best of Peru
Peru
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May 26 - May 31, 2019

Our trip to Peru was amazing! Kristy was super helpful and very organized. This was the first trip I could finally not worry about how to get to the next destination and what kind of train or plane we have to catch. From getting us to and from airports, to different scenic destinations, to our numerous hotels, Kristy and her team were always spot on. Our local guide was also very thoughtful and looked after us very well. They made sure we were never too tired and gave us numerous... read more

Hi Tiffany- Thanks so much for your kind words! It is so great to hear that you had an amazing time during your time here. Please come back and visit! :)
Trip to Peru
Peru
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Apr 20 - Apr 27, 2019
Our trip to Peru was exactly how we wanted it. Kristy was amazing, easy to reach. She was always checking on us to make sure we were fine. The trip was well planned and well organized. We visited the places we wanted and the excursions were perfect and beautiful to experience. The locals are so friendly, warm. and loving. Peru is a place we would definitely recommend, book your trip with Kimkim.

Hi Schemilda- Thank you so much for your feedback! I love seeing your photos. It was a pleasure putting this trip together for you and hope you come to visit Peru again. :)
Trip to Peru
Peru
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Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2019
First, I want to say our trip was awesome! Using Kim Kim for our travel earlier this month, is one of the wisest things we’ve ever done with travel. They took care of all the details flawlessly and even some that we hadn’t even contemplated. Kristy, our travel assistant was wonderful in planning details to match our travel interests. Our trip started out as a suggested itinerary and she helped us tweak it to fit our needs and interests. The time of year that we traveled, played well as a less... read more

Hi David- thank you so much for your feedback! So glad you had a great time here in Peru. Please let us know of any future travels, kimkim will be happy to help. :)
Amazon jungle
Peru
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Mar 20 - Mar 29, 2019

All arrangements was very good
Great guides both place
All other staff van driver
Host wear very nice
Over all all your staff or subcontractors very helpfully people we knowledgeable
Very friendly and helpful

Hi Dilip, thank you so much for your feedback! It was a pleasure to put your trip together. It was also really nice to spend some time with you and your group in Lima. I hope you left with life-long memories. Please keep in touch for any future travels to Peru!
Amazon jungle
Peru
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Mar 20 - Mar 29, 2019

Great job by all but best from Emilia for Machu Pichu Least impress with service provided for Rainbow
Overall great experience

Hi Bharat! It was a pleasure putting this trip together for you and your group. Thank you for your feedback, I will definitely look into your comments. Hope to see you in Peru again someday! :)
Cultural Highlights of the Sacred Valley
Peru
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Dec 24 - Dec 30, 2018

Trying to plan our trip to Machu Picchu and the sacred valley online was confusing and stressful but Kristy smoothed out everything for us. She arranged transportation and provided us with an extremely knowledgeable guide, David. He was widely read and taught us about so much of the history of the Inca and pre-Incan peoples of the area. Our visit to Peru was much richer than we would have had on our own. We will use the KimKim team again.

Hi Susan - Thank you so much for choosing to book your trip with us! So glad you had a wonderful time and I love seeing your photos. We hope you come back to visit us again! take care and safe travels! :)
Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu
Peru
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Dec 11 - Dec 15, 2018
Stars More than 5
Prompt
Exactly as what is needed
Timely arrivals
I would recommend to anyone.

Hi Raj- Thank you so much for traveling to Peru with us. I am so glad you had a great time. Come back and visit again. Take care! :)
Peru Highlights Adventure - 8 Days
Peru
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Nov 17 - Nov 24, 2018
We recently came back from Peru - we are a family of four (kids are 3 and 5). Kristy was absolutely spectacular. She was responsive and communicating with us throughout our trip. She quickly and efficiently resolved little hiccups along the way. In Lima, our tour guide David was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable and more than willing to accommodate variations in our itinerary. From Cuzco to the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, we had the same guide - Flor. I cannot put into words... read more

Hi Sonal- Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy you guys had a wonderful time in Peru and it was my pleasure helping you put this together. I will pass on the message to David and Flor, I am sure they will be delighted to hear that you had a great time. :) Please come back and visit again! Take care
Trip to Peru
Peru
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Nov 7 - Nov 7, 2018
David was excellent would definitely recommend him and the company.

Hi Sandra- Thank you! I will let David know as well, so glad you enjoyed your day tour with him. Hope you come back and visit again soon!