Kristy Tizon

Great communication and a great trip! Kristy made it easy for us to enjoy the sights and travel with great guides and drivers!

Activity Review

Hiking to Humantay Lake: A Scenic Adventure in the Andes from Cusco

Peru

It was so very beautiful!!! Very difficult hike as you are very high altitude with very big incline but so worth it. The locals do rent horses, so if you don’t think you can hike it, definitely suggest getting there early so that way you can get a horse :)

Quality of Experience

Food

We ate at a great buffet in the city nearby. Staff were very kind and food (breakfast and lunch) were delicious!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The trip to Peru was magical. We spent 9 days exploring Machu Pichu, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca and Lima. Kristy did a great job ensuring all the details were managed and the experiences were first rate. I would highly recommend working with her!

The trip to Peru was amazing! Kristy did such a great job and was so helpful all along the way. Even when we wanted to make some last minute changes, she helped take care of it all and it was amazing! The Inca Trail was incredible. Edwin, our guide, was amazing and helped us all have an experience of a lifetime. This is a must do experience and Kristy will help you plan an incredible Peruvian experience.

We just returned from what can only be described as the trip of a lifetime—an unforgettable adventure through Peru that exceeded every expectation. From beginning to end, the entire experience was flawlessly planned and executed, allowing us to be fully immersed in the beauty, culture, and magic of this incredible country.

A heartfelt thank you to Kristy Tizon for organizing such an epic journey. Every hotel, transfer, activity, and tour was thoughtfully curated, and her attention to detail made everything seamless. We felt completely supported and taken care of throughout the trip.

Along the way, we met so many wonderful people who made this adventure even more special. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing time—kind, welcoming, and truly passionate about what they do.

A very special shoutout to Flor Bocangel Zuñiga and Carlos, our incredible guide and driver in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and the Rainbow Mountains. Flor brought each destination to life with her deep knowledge, professionalism, and warmth. She was incredibly attentive, thoughtful, and quickly became like a family friend. Carlos was equally wonderful—calm, kind, and a highly skilled driver who made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey. We couldn’t have asked for a better team!

Our day trip from Lima with Berrios Travel was another standout experience. Huge thanks to our guide Jaime, who was fun, knowledgeable, and engaging, and to Henry, our excellent driver. From Paracas and the Ballestas Islands to a local winery tour and an exhilarating desert dune buggy and sandboarding adventure, it was a day packed with fun and adventure.

For those seeking a thrill, our whitewater rafting trip with River Explorers on the Rio Vilcanota (Class III–IV) near Cusco was an absolute highlight. The group tour was incredibly well organized, exciting, and safe—plus, the included lunch was delicious.

While every destination on this journey was beautiful in its own way, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and the Rainbow Mountains stood out as truly magical. Each one took our breath away—visually stunning, spiritually moving, and unforgettable. These places have now earned a permanent place among the most cherished and awe-inspiring locations we’ve ever visited.

Peru has absolutely captured our hearts. The people, the history, the food, and the landscapes left a lasting impression. We will treasure these memories forever and are so grateful to everyone who helped make this journey so extraordinary.

Thank you again for making this dream adventure a reality!

We had a great family trip to Peru! Kristy from KimKim helped us put together an excellent itinerary, which took us from Lima to the Sacred Valley, Cusco, and ultimately to the Amazon. The guides and drivers were awesome, and the logistics were seamless. We got to experience the fantastic cuisine, learn about Incan culture and see amazing wildlife.

Kristy helped us navigate a late change of dates and found an excellent activity last minute during a nine-hour layover at the Lima airport.

KimKim helped save me dozens of hours of planning and made the whole trip stress-free.

Kristy - organized a great itinerary based on our specific preferences. She was responsive if something went wrong during the trip.
Luis - very knowledgeable about the Amazon and very friendly
Fisher - took care of dietary needs for one of our travellers and made sure to ask about this first at any restaurant for us. Great guide and fun company on hikes. Knowledgeable about the history of Peru
Jose - very enthusiastic about Puño and made our day enjoyable. He accompanied us to the airport and made sure all was okay with our check in the day we departed.
Drivers - very friendly and we felt safe with all drivers

Hotel Reviews

Posada Amazonas Lodge

Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios

Great service. Need to be made aware of the fact that your room is completely open to the outside in addition to the bathroom. There was an animal that came into our room in the middle of the night which was scary. If you are into this, the go for it. It was still a good experience and we met lots of nice travellers there.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Abittare Hotels

Cusco

Nice hotel and great location. However there is no central heating system and there is only a radiator in the room so it was quite chilly.

Activity Reviews

Posada Amazonas Excursions

Puerto Maldonado

We did not see the birds doing the clay licks which was disappointing. We tried twice but were told that another location might have been more promising/guarunteed.

Lake Titicaca Tour: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island

Puno

Táquile island was not worth the two hour boat ride there and back. It was very similar to things we had already seen and there was no significantly different activity there. Would rather have gone in the city or done a different activity.

PeruRail Titicaca Train: A Scenic Journey from Cusco to Puno

Peru

Amazing experience! Did not feel like ten hours, lots of good entertainment and food. Service was great and the views were stunning

Kristy put together a fabulous itinerary taking into account many of the things my family group was looking for. Every pick up was on time, drivers were great and guides were fabulous! Enjoyed a phenomenal food tour in Lima with Carlos and a long but extremely enjoyable full day with our guide Mario, looking at wildlife in the Ballestas Islands, wine touring at the Tacoma Winery and Dune Buggying/SandBoarding at Huacachina.
Edy was our guide for four days in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu and by the end he was another member of our familia! We learned so much about Peru and it's Inca past and thoroughly enjoyed all of the breathtaking scenery of the Andes. As a guide Edy was phenomenal about keeping us on track, and moving us right through each travel destination seamlessly.
This is the fifth tour we've organized with KimKim and all have been excellent!

We really enjoyed the trip. Excited about what we saw, and in general, the amount of time that was allotted to each place.

I'd say a couple of adjustments that we might have made would be to make better use of the full day that we had in Lima. It was good that the kids were able to kind of chill out in the afternoon while I walked around, but it feels like there were some key things that we maybe could've seen or done while we were there. I didn't realize about the Lima catacombs and that was something that was spectacular until we had left. Should've done more research on that.

Also, for the Cusco leg of the trip, we spent probably too much time traversing substantial sections of the Sacred Valley. It seems like we spent 1.5-2 hours on that road four times, and that there probably was some other way that that could've been reduced if the planning were to be adjusted.

Lastly, I think we would've preferred to have another day in Arequipa, perhaps reducing one of the days in the middle on the Cusco leg as necessary. Perhaps visiting the Salt Lake or taking a rafting trip down the river would have ben nice, given the effort to reach Arequipa by air travel.

These are really just nitpicks as we did have a wonderful time, but just wanted to mention a few things it could be improved if you were planning a similar trip for another family in the future. Thank thank you again for your planning efforts!

The KimKim Team were all very good. Everyone showed up on time and took good care to make sure everything was right and I enjoyed my time. I did get very sick, however, but the KimKim Team took care of me and got me to appropriate medical care etc. I needed that as I would not have been able to navigate on my own.

I would use KimKim again in a minute for another trip. Hopefully one where I do not become ill. Well worth the $$ to use them as they coordinated everything! Special thanks to Eddy my guide in Cisco and Machu Picchu. He was very helpful and knowledgeable.