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Andean Travel Experience, creates unique programs in Peru and Bolivia, with the leading hotels, guides, and transportation. We design unforgettable travel experiences for our clients and generate satisfaction for our strategic partners and for the communities where we develop our activities.

Andean Travel Experience is part of the following groups: Bolivia Travel Agents, Ecuador Travel Agents, Peru Travel Agents

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I appreciated the very personalized trip plan...
Peru | Sep 15 - Sep 23, 2026

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Julie V.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026
I appreciated the very personalized trip planned by Io. She is exceptionally responsive and understood the kind of trip we wanted....deeper immersion, fewer hotel stays and long car rides, some independent time to explore, great food and stellar accomodations. We absolutely loved every hotel: gorgeous Sol Y Luna, Belmond Sanctuary where we had the best food of our lives, and the warmth and location of Antigua Casona. Highly recommend all three. We loved the cultural immersion trips: Llama... Read more

I appreciated the very personalized trip planned by Io. She is exceptionally responsive and understood the kind of trip we wanted....deeper immersion, fewer hotel stays and long car rides, some independent time to explore, great food and stellar accomodations. We absolutely loved every hotel: gorgeous Sol Y Luna, Belmond Sanctuary where we had the best food of our lives, and the warmth and location of Antigua Casona. Highly recommend all three. We loved the cultural immersion trips: Llama trekking and the Potato experience were standouts. Machu Picchu was of course stunning. I appreciated the recommendations for our free days and restaurants. Jimy, our guide was fantastic,knowledgeable, fun and flexible. I also appreciated Lisbeth's efforts to retrieve and return a hat I left in MP.

Overall it was a great trip, however, we had some really basic logistical missteps that caused hassles that should have been avoided on a high end trip such as this. I shared that feedback and frustration directly and felt that they did their best to address it, and treated us to a dinner to offset some of the hassle. This is the second time we've booked with kimkim and the first time we have encountered logistical difficulty on the ground.

Hotel Reviews
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Beautiful, well located, exceptional service and food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
Machu Picchu

Absolutely beautiful, loved the ease of going the MP, exceptional service and among the best food we have every had, anywhere.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sol y Luna Hotel (Relais & Chateaux)
Urubamba

Exceptional, gorgeous and wonderful food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Flight to Cusco & Direct private transfer to the Sacred Valley w/assistance
Flight to Cusco & Direct private transfer to the Sacred Valley w/assistance
Peru

Flight from CUSCO to LIMA I had to ask repeatedly for the boarding passes. We never received them until around 6 pm before our departure at 4 am. As a result of the late check in, we were in a very late boarding group requiring us to check luggage (we always do carry on and always plan for that) and weren't seated together. I shouldn't have had to ask repeatedly for the boarding passes. It would have been easier to handle this myself.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The drivers were fine on both airport transfers. The driver on the transfer from Ollantaytambo to CUsco never said a single word to us, even through a terrible drive over roads that made us nearly sick to our stomachs.
Transport
The route taken between Ollayntambo to CUsco after our MP visit should not be allowed by your company. It was deeply unsettling and extremely uncomfortable.
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco  (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV
Peru

The Belmond Sanctuary is well worth the price. We had two circuits on one day. Worth it, but it is alot so rest up!

Quality of Experience
Food
Best food of our lives.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Extremely bad transport experience. We were booked for a private driver up to MP. Turns out that is not even possible, and we missed the last bus up trying to scramble to get bus tickets. Eventually made it. Big hassle. The next day it then took us 6 hours to get to Cusco: bus ride down, late train and an absolutely harrowing drive from the train to Cusco via extremely deserted roads, many with previous rock slides causing the road to become one lane and very, very rough dirt roads. I know there must have been a different route through the mountains. It was a terrible drive. I don't know why we couldn't have gone directly from MP to Cusco and had our luggage delivered. A six hour, extremely uncomfortable journey was competely unacceptable on a trip like this. We loved MP, but the travel hassle in both directions really impacted our impression of what was to be a highlight.
Potato Experience in the Sacred Valley
Potato Experience in the Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley

This was one of our top experiences. We learned so much and the warmth of the family and stunning scenery on the drive made it so memorable.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private tour to The Salt Flats of Maras, Llama Trek,  Shared Pachamanca Lunch & Self guided tour to Ollantaytambo town
Private tour to The Salt Flats of Maras, Llama Trek, Shared Pachamanca Lunch & Self guided tour to Ollantaytambo town
Sacred Valley

Loved this, especially the Llama Trek. We learned so much and our guide Jimy was fabulous. It is a very, very long day and the road to Ollantaytambo was really rough. The Pachamance lunch was delicious, but it was a long drive and we ended up there very late due to the road so we missed some of it. The food was excellent, though.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Io Gillhuber

Liz and Lisbeth provided a great experience f...
Peru | Sep 7 - Sep 11, 2026

Camille
Camille P.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026
Liz and Lisbeth provided a great experience for our Peruvian trip. Read more

Liz and Lisbeth provided a great experience for our Peruvian trip.

Hotel Review
Sueños del Inka Hotel
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Sep 18, 2026

Hi Camille,

Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 It was a pleasure helping you with your Peru trip, and I’m so happy to hear you had a great experience with us.

Lisbeth and I truly enjoyed having you here, and we hope you take home lots of wonderful memories from Peru!

Warmly,
Liz

Best Trip Ever!!
Peru | Aug 28 - Sep 5, 2026

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Robyn C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026
Planning a bucket list trip is hard enough, but when you have someone who sees your vision and goes above and beyond to make it comes to life, you know you have made the right decision. From the second we connected with Liz Karen, we knew it was going to be great. Despite how many times, I changed my mind, tweaked our trip, Liz was amazing and handled it promptly. The trip was everything we had hoped for and more. Everything was seamless. A few days before we left, LatAm cancelled one of... Read more

Planning a bucket list trip is hard enough, but when you have someone who sees your vision and goes above and beyond to make it comes to life, you know you have made the right decision. From the second we connected with Liz Karen, we knew it was going to be great. Despite how many times, I changed my mind, tweaked our trip, Liz was amazing and handled it promptly. The trip was everything we had hoped for and more. Everything was seamless. A few days before we left, LatAm cancelled one of our local flights. Liz and her team sprung into action and had it resolved in 24 hours. They even checked us in for the local flights and even send us our boarding passes. Communication while in Peru was amazing and they were responsive if we had any questions, or if something had changed. Thank you Liz and your team for planning and make this trip unforgettable.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Sep 18, 2026

Hi Robyn,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 It was such a pleasure helping you plan your Peru adventure, and I’m so happy to hear the trip turned out to be everything you hoped for.

I really appreciate your kind words about our team. It was truly a pleasure working with you, and I hope you take home lots of wonderful memories from Peru. Hopefully, you’ll come back and visit us again someday!

Warmly,
Liz

Our Peru adventure
Peru | Aug 31 - Sep 7, 2026

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Michele B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026
Io was so wonderful to work with throughout the entire planning process. I could not have planned this trip myself. There were many pieces and the trip was perfect!
Lisbeth was our wonderful contact while in Peru and she kept us well informed and was always available to answer all of our questions on WhatsApp.
Our tour guides, Natali and Nataly were excellent, very knowledgeable, and so friendly. We loved spending our days with them! Our drivers were always ready and waiting for us and got...
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Io was so wonderful to work with throughout the entire planning process. I could not have planned this trip myself. There were many pieces and the trip was perfect!
Lisbeth was our wonderful contact while in Peru and she kept us well informed and was always available to answer all of our questions on WhatsApp.
Our tour guides, Natali and Nataly were excellent, very knowledgeable, and so friendly. We loved spending our days with them! Our drivers were always ready and waiting for us and got us to our destinations safely. Our goal was to see Machu Picchu but we were treated to so much more of Perú. We are so very happy to have gone through KimKim and can’t wait to plan our next adventure!!

Hotel Reviews
Sonesta Posada del Inca
Urubamba

Beautiful hotel, and landscaping , friendly and accommodating staff, wonderful breakfast and many places outside to relax and unwind. The pizza and ice cream were delicious too!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hilton Garden Inn Cusco
Cusco

We really enjoyed the Hilton. The staff was so helpful, friendly, and accommodating. We had an afternoon pickup for the airport and they allowed a late checkout and let us stay on property to relax until our driver arrived. The restaurant served excellent breakfast and dinner and everyone was so very welcoming.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco

This was a fun hotel right in Aguas Calientes, excellent dinner and breakfast, located right in the middle of everything, The staff was so friendly, helpful, and efficient.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
Lima

Wonderful and friendly staff, great location in Miraflores, excellent breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sacred Valley’s Hummingbirds
Sacred Valley’s Hummingbirds
Sacred Valley

Beautiful and unique little garden with many different hummingbirds! Very quiet and peaceful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Cusco

Nataly walked us around Cusco beginning at Sacsayhuamán, then continuing down through the San Pedro market and a couple of other shops. We did a chocolate tasting and finished up at Qoricancha. She even walked us back up the hill to our hotel. She was so sweet! It was wonderful getting to spend 2 days of tours with her!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco  (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV
Peru

Visiting Machu Picchu has been on my bucket list for many years. It was unreal, spiritual, fascinating, and just perfect! We were on circuit 1 to see the top view, then circuit 3 with our tour guide, Javier, to walk through the ruins. He was so knowledgeable and fun!! So very happy we were able to take this trip.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ollantaytambo Self-Guided Exploration with Pachamanca Farm Lunch & Scenic Observatory Train to Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo Self-Guided Exploration with Pachamanca Farm Lunch & Scenic Observatory Train to Machu Picchu
Peru

We did not do the self guided Ollantaytambo piece. We chose to relax that morning. But we did go to the Pachamanca lunch which was a demonstration of how our lunch was prepared on hot stones buried underground, along with a brief tour of their coffee production and distillery. We had a tasting too!! Loved that! When lunch was ready, it was family style and so delicious! After lunch, we headed right down the path to catch the train to Aguas Calientes. So easy! Seating on the train was a bit tight but overall was a comfortable ride.

Quality of Experience
Pachamanca food and experience was outstanding and the train ride was so cool.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private tour to Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras & Chinchero
Private tour to Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras & Chinchero
Sacred Valley

Nataly took us on this tour and she was awesome! We climbed and shopped and she was so knowledgeable. We later grabbed a very nice lunch at a restaurant she recommended. We then were able you tour a hummingbird sanctuary which was very cool! So many different hummingbirds all around us!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flight & transfer to The  {{end_location}}: Private tour & Hacienda
Flight & transfer to The {{end_location}}: Private tour & Hacienda
Peru

Such a wonderful day. The tours were so much fun, our guide, Natali, was excellent, and lunch was delicious!

Quality of Experience
Food
Our lunch was amazing! We had a room to ourselves with an awesome view, excellent service, and delicious food!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We shared some Spanish conversations!
Transport
Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on Sep 14, 2026
Dear Michele and Craig,
It was such a pleasure to read your lovely review! Thank you so much for your kind words, they really mean a lot to all of us.
We’re so happy to know that you enjoyed your time in Peru and that we could help make your trip such a pleasant, enjoyable, and memorable experience. It was truly a pleasure having the opportunity to plan your journey and be a small part of your Peru adventure.
We hope you’ll always look back on your time here with many happy memories, and we...
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Dear Michele and Craig,
It was such a pleasure to read your lovely review! Thank you so much for your kind words, they really mean a lot to all of us.
We’re so happy to know that you enjoyed your time in Peru and that we could help make your trip such a pleasant, enjoyable, and memorable experience. It was truly a pleasure having the opportunity to plan your journey and be a small part of your Peru adventure.
We hope you’ll always look back on your time here with many happy memories, and we would absolutely love to hear from you again if you ever decide to come back to Peru or explore another part of South America.
Wishing you both all the very best, and thank you again for your trust and for sharing your experience with us.
Warmest wishes,
Io

Trip of a life time
Peru | Sep 22 - Oct 4, 2022

Virginia
Virginia O.
the Bahamas | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

Trip of a life time

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Sep 18, 2026

Hi Virginia,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 I’m so happy to hear that you had a trip of a lifetime in Peru!

It was a pleasure helping you plan your journey, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I hope you can visit Peru again someday!

Warmly,
Liz

Natalie, William and Javier were each terrifi...
Peru | Sep 7 - Sep 11, 2026

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Mark O.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026
Natalie, William and Javier were each terrific guides. Read more

Natalie, William and Javier were each terrific guides.

Hotel Reviews
Inti Punku MachuPicchu Hotel & Suites
Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sueños del Inka Hotel
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Shared Cooking Classes Ivanna Lescano  (18:00 - 19:30)
Shared Cooking Classes Ivanna Lescano (18:00 - 19:30)
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Machu Picchu Tour (Private Guided Tour) AM
Machu Picchu Tour (Private Guided Tour) AM
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Train to Machu Picchu town
Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Train to Machu Picchu town
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Sep 12, 2026

Hi Mark,

Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 I’m really happy to hear that you had such a memorable trip to Peru.

I’m especially glad that Natalie, William, and Javier were terrific guides. I’ll be sure to share your kind words with them—they’ll be very happy to hear it!

It was a pleasure helping with your trip, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I hope you had an amazing time in Peru and that you’ll have the chance to return someday!

Warmly,
Liz

A truly memorable trip to Peru
Peru | Aug 30 - Sep 8, 2026

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Kavitha S.
Rye, NY | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2026
I felt like our local guide Liz really understood the sorts of travel experiences we wanted and she planned an excellent trip for us understanding what we wanted. The trip had a lot of moving parts and everything worked smoothly. The guides were great too, the drivers especially to cusco and the sacred valley were wonderful. Read more

I felt like our local guide Liz really understood the sorts of travel experiences we wanted and she planned an excellent trip for us understanding what we wanted. The trip had a lot of moving parts and everything worked smoothly. The guides were great too, the drivers especially to cusco and the sacred valley were wonderful.

Hotel Reviews
Casa Andina Premium Villas
Urubamba

Lovely location- awesome restaurant...HIGHLY recommend the inka astronomy experience the hotel offers

Authenticity & Character
Reminded me of some very lovely hotels in the American southwest
Location
Lovely quiet location
Staff
Polite and nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
All good except for the rooster who wanted to wake everyone at 4 :)
Casa San Blas Boutique
Cusco

The hotel is set very well...near a plaza. The decor is lovely too..lots of lovely textiles. The noise level though was really hard to sleep through. Every other guest coming up or down the stairs was so audible. Made sleeping hard.

Authenticity & Character
Lovely decor ...appreciated the textiles!
Location
Very close to all the main attractions
Staff
Everyone was very kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleanliness was outstanding- noise though was a serious problem and made sleeping hard.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu

This hotel is just aesthetically gorgeous. Each cottage is decorated beautifully. The hotel sits in the most lovely gardens. We saw many many orchid species. If you bird this is heaven - saw the cock of the rock, Andean motmot, a brilliant barbet...the list goes on and on. And the restaurant is extremely fine! Definitely our favorite day in Peru!

Authenticity & Character
Lovely decorations
Location
Corner of town...tucked away in lovely gardens
Staff
It was pouring on the morning we had signed up for a birding tour and the guide did it anyway with us for an hour and a half...extremely kind!!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nothing to improve here
Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata

We chosea standard room which comes with no fan! I highly recommend upgrading to a comfort room - we got lucky 2 of 3 nights with the weather but it could be miserable if we were off by one night even. This is a very unique hotel in that the entire room is exposed to the jungle...no nets even. So cicadas moths and everything else can be in your room. That took a bit of getting used to...but it also means macaws wander in to the breakfast area to steal banana bread.

Authenticity & Character
You are camping in the amazon
Location
You are absolutely in the Amazon- no question about it
Staff
Dino the guide was super nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean but no fan in the Amazon or charging for it seemed a bit silly.
Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham
Lima

Solid hotel very nice location in miraflores.

Authenticity & Character
Its the usual brand hotel
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Tambopata Research Center 1/4
Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Tambopata Research Center 1/4
Peru

Just a really long day ...and you get in just after dark. Keep headlamps handy!

Private Full-Day Excursion: Chonta Condor Viewpoint
Private Full-Day Excursion: Chonta Condor Viewpoint
Cusco

Fair warning - the ride there and back was rough rough roads and its long. The upside is that there is a family of condors that lives up at the cliffs and we were lucky enough to get a fly by at eye level! Very special.

Quality of Experience
The birds
Food
The hotel packed a sumptuous lunch for at least 2 people's appetite...very nice.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver managed that mess of a road...James is a very good guide.
Transport
Excursions at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Excursions at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Our birding tour was affected by bad weather but the guide gave us plenty of good pointers so we went back after the rain and saw a ton of stuff...

Observatory Train to Machu Picchu OW, Lunch at Tinkuy & Machu Picchu Tour
Observatory Train to Machu Picchu OW, Lunch at Tinkuy & Machu Picchu Tour
Peru

Loved MP but the guide was a bit of a story teller and spun some tales about what MP was built for. Train ride in was absolutely lovely - highly recommend the observatory. MP is well just exceptional..

Quality of Experience
Food
Didn't think that restaurant was very good - a lunch at inkaterra which we did the following day was far better!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Get guides who stick to facts?
Transport
Private Sacred Valley Tour: Hummingbirds, Ollantaytambo, Moray & Maras
Private Sacred Valley Tour: Hummingbirds, Ollantaytambo, Moray & Maras
Sacred Valley

Loved the ruins and Moray and Maras..very educational.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
James was excellent
Transport
Tambopata Research Center 3/4
Tambopata Research Center 3/4
Puerto Maldonado

LOVED the canopy tours and the tour of the bamboo forests...and the sunset cruise

Tambopata Research Center 2/4
Tambopata Research Center 2/4
Puerto Maldonado

Guide Dino was great - worked tirelessly with us from 4:45 until a night hike even!

Quality of Experience
Nice food too for being in the jungle
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dino the guide was great!
Tambopata Research Center 4/4 & Transfer to The Sacred Valley
Tambopata Research Center 4/4 & Transfer to The Sacred Valley
Peru

Loved this day seeing Ollantaytambo Moray and Maras...appreciate James very much for taking us salt and chocolate shopping!!!

Quality of Experience
Food
James suggested this place that was absolutely wonderful
Guides, Drivers and Staff
See above
Transport
Very nice driver tough roads!
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Sep 12, 2026

Hi Kavitha,

Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience! ❤️ It truly means a lot to me and all the team here.

I’m so happy to hear that you and Mihir had such a wonderful trip and that everything went smoothly. It was a pleasure getting to know what you were looking for and helping put the trip together. I’m especially glad that Inkaterra, the guides, and the drivers were such highlights!

Thank you again for trusting me with your Peru adventure. It was wonderful working with you, and I hope to welcome you back to Peru someday!

Warmly,
Liz

Trip to Peru for a group of 12 with 4 teenagers
Peru | Jul 24 - Aug 3, 2026

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Yelena D.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026
We had an amazing trip to Peru, although there was a stressful period leading up to it. We initially worked with another travel agent to plan our trip, but at some point communication stopped and we didn’t hear from her for about a month. I also take some responsibility for not reaching out to Kimkim sooner. As our trip got closer, Kimkim connected us with Liz, who took over our itinerary. From that point on, Liz and the Kimkim team went above and beyond. Liz had to step into a trip she... Read more

We had an amazing trip to Peru, although there was a stressful period leading up to it. We initially worked with another travel agent to plan our trip, but at some point communication stopped and we didn’t hear from her for about a month. I also take some responsibility for not reaching out to Kimkim sooner. As our trip got closer, Kimkim connected us with Liz, who took over our itinerary.

From that point on, Liz and the Kimkim team went above and beyond. Liz had to step into a trip she hadn’t originally planned and make sure everything was rebooked and confirmed. She was incredibly responsive and made us feel that we were being taken care of. Once we arrived in Peru, everything ran seamlessly. We loved all of our hotels, our guides were knowledgeable and engaging, and every transfer and transportation arrangement was on time.

There were so many memorable experiences. We loved the farm experience where we learned about traditional cooking and enjoyed a Pachamanca lunch. Lunch high in the Andes surrounded by mountains and llamas was another unforgettable experience.

We also had a fantastic time in Cusco with our guide, Natalie. She was knowledgeable, fun, and made our time there even more special.

One of the biggest highlights of the trip was hiking the short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. A few people in our group struggled with altitude sickness, and our guides were incredibly patient, attentive, and helpful. We were also surprised with an amazing freshly prepared lunch halfway through the hike—definitely not what we expected while hiking the Inca Trail! Reaching Machu Picchu after the hike was an experience we will never forget.

What could have been a very stressful situation before our departure turned into a fantastic trip. We really appreciate how Liz and Kimkim stepped in, took ownership, and made sure we had the experience we had been looking forward to. We would absolutely recommend Liz and Kimkim.

Hotel Review
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Urubamba

Beautiful and peaceful hotel. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, the food was great, and they had nightly entertainment that our group really enjoyed. The one thing I wish I had understood beforehand was the location. If you’re using the hotel as a base for day trips and traveling to Machu Picchu, there can be a lot of driving. We encountered quite a bit of traffic and ended up spending more time in the car than we expected. Knowing that now, I might have chosen to stay in Ollantaytambo instead. That has nothing to do with the hotel itself, though—the hotel was fantastic and we really enjoyed our stay.

Staff
The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Short Inca Trail 1/2
Private Short Inca Trail 1/2
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
The food was delicious, and all of our dietary restrictions were accommodated. We were especially impressed that they could prepare such a wonderful multi-course meal right on the trail. It was completely unexpected and made our Inca Trail experience even more memorable.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
A few people in our group struggled with altitude sickness, and our guides were incredibly patient, attentive, and helpful.
Transport
Shared Ziplining & Via Ferrata in The Sacred Valley
Shared Ziplining & Via Ferrata in The Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Sep 02, 2026

Hi Yelena,
Thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️ I’m truly happy that everything came together and that you had such a wonderful time in Peru.

It was a pleasure helping with your trip, and I’m especially glad to hear that the Inca Trail, Pachamanca experience, and your time in Cusco were so memorable.

Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. It was wonderful working with you, and I hope to welcome you back to Peru someday!
Kindly,
Liz

Amazing Family Friendly Peru Adventure
Peru | Jul 27 - Aug 6, 2026

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Amy D.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026
Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Peru thanks to the planning and execution of the KimKim team and associated travel guides. Liz allowed me to curate a trip that was family friendly for our young children while also allowing for adventures that the adults would enjoy as well, exploring history, cuisine, and local culture.
Our favorite guides were Nataly(Cusco area), Natali(Cusco city), Pamela(Machu Picchu -kids), and Roderigo(Machu Picchu).
Muchas Gracias to the team for... Read more

Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Peru thanks to the planning and execution of the KimKim team and associated travel guides. Liz allowed me to curate a trip that was family friendly for our young children while also allowing for adventures that the adults would enjoy as well, exploring history, cuisine, and local culture.
Our favorite guides were Nataly(Cusco area), Natali(Cusco city), Pamela(Machu Picchu -kids), and Roderigo(Machu Picchu).

Muchas Gracias to the team for making a dream trip a reality!

Activity Reviews
Private Sacred Valley Experience: Andean Animals  & Clay Art Traditions
Private Sacred Valley Experience: Andean Animals & Clay Art Traditions
Peru
Self guided Trek to Huayna Picchu
Self guided Trek to Huayna Picchu
Peru

With children we instead hiked the smaller mountain but it was incredible!

Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market
Cusco
Shared Lima Fountains Tour
Shared Lima Fountains Tour
Lima

This was super fun but we felt rushed and couldn’t enjoy the park

Urban Kitchen Experience
Urban Kitchen Experience
Lima
Private tour to  Moray Terraces & Maras Salt Mines: Picnic and Paintings
Private tour to Moray Terraces & Maras Salt Mines: Picnic and Paintings
Peru

Moray and Maras and picnic were amazing but our guide took us off itinerary to a high pressure sales textile factory which we did not enjoy

Shared tour to the Planetarium Cusco (May - August) w/assistance
Shared tour to the Planetarium Cusco (May - August) w/assistance
Cusco
Adventure with Allco and his friends tour in Machu Picchu
Adventure with Allco and his friends tour in Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
Shared Painting on Ceramic Pucara Toritos
Shared Painting on Ceramic Pucara Toritos
Cusco
Sacred Valley’s Hummingbirds
Sacred Valley’s Hummingbirds
Sacred Valley
Shared Pachamanca Lunch Farm Tour
Shared Pachamanca Lunch Farm Tour
Sacred Valley
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 14, 2026

Hi Amy,

Thank you so much 😊 It was truly a pleasure helping your family plan your Peru adventure. I’m so happy we could create an itinerary that balanced fun and adventure for the adults while also being comfortable and engaging for your children.

I’ll definitely share your kind words with Nataly, Natali, Pamela, Roderigo, and the rest of our team—they’ll be so happy to know they helped make your trip special.

Thank you again for trusting us with your family’s Peru adventure. I hope you take home many wonderful memories, and we’d love to welcome you back someday! ❤️

Warmly,
Liz

Great guides
Peru | Jun 22 - Jul 4, 2026

Vivian
Vivian O.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Aug 04, 2026
All of our guides and drivers were knowledgeable and friendly. We loved being able to stop and take photos with the alpacas on our way back from Palcoyo! We had a great time! Read more

All of our guides and drivers were knowledgeable and friendly. We loved being able to stop and take photos with the alpacas on our way back from Palcoyo! We had a great time!

Hotel Review
Jaya Suite Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

Our room had no other ventilation than one window opening to the corridor. I would check your room when you book. The hotel was small but recently updated or built.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 12, 2026

Hi Vivian,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 I’m so happy to hear that you had a great time in Peru and enjoyed the stop with the alpacas on the way back from Palcoyo! I’ll be sure to share your kind words with our guides and drivers as well.

It was a pleasure being part of your trip, and I hope you take home many wonderful memories from Peru!

Warmly,
Liz