Miski Travels

It was great to encounter Ramiro, our driver several times throughout our trip. Ismerelda was also very personable and knowledgeable. Our drivers, transfers, flights, trains and buses all were on schedule all the time. The guides were very helpful when our spanish just wasn't doing the job. All of the hotels were chosen carefully, and all delivered except one. But making the move to another hotel was fairly seamless, again with the help of our driver and guide. We learned a lot from this trip, and will plan better for our next one. I would not hesitate to use Kimkim again.

Hotel Reviews

Quinta San Blas by Ananay Hotels

Cusco

This is a nice hotel if you're looking for absolutely no frills. We only stayed one night of three. The staff is nice, and place is clean, and the bed was comfy. But we had a lot of down time during these days and no where to go. There is no lobby, the courtyard is outdoors in open air with no place to sit and relax. It's downright cold when the sun goes down, so you have to be in your room to stay warm. The room itself only has a small window looking out into the courtyard, so your view is a wall. We felt too enclosed to spend three nights here. The breakfast was nice, with enough selections to give us variety, but the lack of spaces was a turnoff for us.

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the place was clean, the comfort was missing.

Tierra Viva Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

this was a very nice and clean hotel in a great location. We only had a very short time here, but the staff was very accommodating, and spoke great english. The breakfast buffet is nothing awesome, but had plenty of selections to fill your belly before treking to Machu Pichu. The bed was quite comfortable also.

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Las Qolqas EcoResort Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo

Another gem in the middle of nowhere! Our tent, # 3, probably has the best views of the mountains of any of the tents. While the dinner menu is not extensive, the selections were more than generous portions, and tasty. The service was quick and efficient. We had a fire in our fireplace every night and all we had to ask for them to come start it. The grounds are filled with flora of all kinds in bloom, and very nicely kept.

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Second Home

Barranco, Lima

What a gem! Walking distance to the beach, restaurants, etc... The grounds are gorgeous with views of the ocean, and a number of different places to sit and relax, or have breakfast. The staff was very friendly. The rooms were more than adequate. It's a shame we couldn't stay longer!

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Activity Reviews

Scenic Train Journey to Aguas Calientes from the Sacred Valley

Peru

This is a beautiful journey. The train was very comfortable, and on time. We had purchased tickets in advance, which is really the only way to go. Otherwise, the lines are long as the crowds are everywhere.

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Lunch at Mountainview

Peru

Lots of confusion about our reservation when we arrived here. Our driver not only didn't speak english, he also didn't understand our spanish well. After going through several management, no one could determine why we were there, but since I could prove we had prepaid, they let us order off our special menu. The food was awesome! The llamas wandering throughout the dining room only added to the ambiance! The views are also incredible from here.

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Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

We got our tickets for Circuit 2 a year in advance, and it was well worth the wait! We had an amazing guide (Rolly, aka Roy) throughout the ruins, and even with the number of people there, he kept our pace at one that allowed us to enjoy the views without the crowds. He was also a decent photographer.

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Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo

Peru

This was an incredible experience! It was awesome to see how everything was done, and the food was really good, and plentiful. The only complaint was we had special ordered the cuy for our lunch, and that message never reached the right person. I would definitely make time in your trip for this. Our driver dropped us off at the top of the hill where train tickets are sold, and we were told the Farm is next door, but that was not the case. So we spent some time trying to figure out where to go asking in our broken spanish! We eventually figured it out.

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Fly to Cusco, and transfer to the Sacred Valley

Peru

Driver was on time for pick up, the flight was uneventful. The drive to our hotel was very long....2 hours on bumpy roads. We realize we are traveling, but it was a very long day to get to our final destination.

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Half Day Cusco Tour

Peru

Our driver and tour guide were great. The tour went longer than planned, and was a bit overwhelming at the end of a busy week, but that was not their fault. We saw some cool places and learned some new things about the area, so that was nice.

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Lima: First day is listed as "Free Day in Lima". We arrived at 10:00 pm, so to claim the day was available to us was false.
Street Food Tour in Historic Center - Excellent. Guide Shaila was informative and knowledgeable.
Cooking Class, Urban art and history - did not take place in Barranco, as promised. Market and restaurant were in Miraflores. Not particularly elucidating.

Ollantaytambo: Wonderful accomodations.
Sacred Valley Tour - Excellent guide, Esmeralda. She was knowledgeable and helpful.
Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue - delicious and informative.
Machu Picchu - train/bus tickets were not provided to us by Miski Travel until we brought it to their attention. Caused us to worry that our travel was not reserved and panicky messages were exchanged.

Cusco:
Half Day Cusco Tour - Edwin was an excellent guide. The timing of the tour was confusing and the description of it not clear about start and end times.
We also discovered a HUGE mistake - our train ride from Cusco to Puno, scheduled for the next day, May 13, was never reserved. This train ride was going to be a highlight of the trip, after reading so much about it, and traveling in vans over rough roads for so many days. In short, we were looking forward to a change of pace and a relaxing experience.
It took many hours for us to deal with our extreme disappointment and is the main reason for the low rating given to the local specialist. The lack of communication was particularly disappointing. We should not have to concern ourselves with logistics that we were told were all set and that we had paid for.
We were given a large, comfortable van for the long drive to Puno, with an archaeological stop and comfort stops and lunch. This at least got us to Puno without anymore problems.

Lake Titicaca Tour
Wonderful guide, Jose Luis, and experience there.

Hotel Review

Las Qolqas EcoResort Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo

Simple accomodations in a stunning setting.

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Arrival to Lima: Free Day to Explore

Lima

We arrived at 10 pm; no "free day" available

The accommodations were great but the daily events were not well planned and the communication was poor. We had to frequently text our contact and ask where are our train tickets, or what is the plan tomorrow. Kimkim failed to get us the tour we wanted at Machu Pichu - we were able to get our guide to change it - thank goodness. One of the highlights for me was the train across the Andes which KimKim failed to book for the right day so we took a van and although we made some stops, our guide did not speak English and knew little about the sites we stopped at - clearly a last minute plan. I am 72 and will never return to Peru and will never have the opportunity to take that train.

All guides were excellent. But KimKim local coordinators totally failed! We never were booked for our train ride to Puno. Had to take 10hour van ride. And we had to call contacts to get our tickets throughout trip. The contractors KimKim uses are terrible in Peru. We will not trust KimKim again.

This was an amazing trip. There were 2 glitches in the schedule, the strike in Bolivia which caused us to miss Puma Punko but KimKim quickly made alternative suggestions and tours. Plus a change in Nazca line air tours from Paracus but KimKim quickly solved our hotel and tour options to make it happen. Overall we were very happy with the hotel selections and tours.

A great trip and great planning!!!!

Hotel Reviews

Abittare Hotels

Cusco

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Casa del Sol

Machu Picchu

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Casa Andina Premium Villas

Urubamba

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Activity Reviews

Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

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Scenic Train Journey to Aguas Calientes from the Sacred Valley

Peru

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Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo

Peru

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A day at MountainView Lodge

Peru

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Fly to Cusco, and transfer to the Sacred Valley

Peru

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The trip was everything we expected. The smaller hotels were so much nicer than the larger ones, and the personal service was very much appreciated. The guides were extremely informative, and we'll be fortunate to remember even a portion of everything we were shown and told.
When my suitcase was taken, you were extremely helpful in recovering it.
My only complaint was the last day, when no transportation was provided for the cooking class. When we finally got there and found the area, it was late and we were unable to participate. Stacked against all of the positive, that was just a small glitch.
I still don't know why we had a charge of 500 dollars at Las Qolqas. I would like to know what it was for if possible. Could you do some research for me?
My daughter knows a couple of travel agents here in Billings, and she has shared with them several times who you are and how helpful you have been. We will definitely continue to spread the word and will again choose you when we travel again.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for a wonderful trip.

Hotel Reviews

Las Qolqas EcoResort Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo

What a beautiful setting!!! We felt pampered and blessed by the straight-up mountains that surrounded us. The staff were always helpful and polite, and the massage therapists did a great job. The drivers that took us to town and back were very polite and helpful with directions for getting around town. I'm not sure why we have an extra charge, but that is the only negative. Great choice!

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Quinta San Blas by Ananay Hotels

Cusco

Again, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly and went out of their way to help us in any way. The courtyard was a pleasant place to relax, and sitting under the umbrellas during the showers with a glass of wine was very easy to do. The steep grade was hard at first, but we quickly adjusted to the climb, and soon it seemed quite natural.

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Hotel Antigua Miraflores

Lima

Very helpful staff, wonderful area to sit and relax, good location for exploring.

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Activity Reviews

Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero - Maras - Moray - Lunch at MV

Peru

Both my daughter and I, being plant enthusiasts, were particularly intrigued by the research center for plants. The way the earth was used as a lab for different growing conditions was captivating. This activity was both educational and enjoyable, offering a unique insight into local agriculture and plant life in Peru.

Full Day Cusco & San Pedro Market Tour

Cusco

The tour with Amelia through the food market was truly a highlight of our trip. She shared an incredible amount of information and introduced us to various fruits, letting us taste and learn about their unique characteristics. The opportunity to create edible combinations was a delightful experience. Amelia was knowledgeable and engaging, leaving us with so much to take in that even retaining a fraction of the information felt like a reward. The lush, green surroundings added to the beauty of the experience. Highly recommend this informative and immersive tour!

Arrival to Lima: Free Day to Explore

Lima

We appreciated the ideas you presented for our free time. The hotel was so close to the ocean, and the pyramid and other historic sites were fun to visit. We had no trouble filling the time for our first free day, and the courtyard of the hotel was amazing! What a wonderful place to sit and relax.

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City maps and street names were often confusing...

Our recent trip to Peru planned through Kimkim, with Kristy Tizon as our travel specialist, was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, personalized, and thoughtfully curated to match exactly what we were hoping to get out of the trip.

Kristy did an outstanding job designing an itinerary that balanced adventure, culture, and relaxation. Every detail—transportation, accommodations, guided tours—was handled with precision, allowing us to focus entirely on enjoying the experience rather than worrying about logistics. Her communication throughout the planning process was prompt and insightful, and she was always willing to adjust plans based on our preferences.

Highlights of the trip included exploring the Sacred Valley, experiencing the rich history of Cusco, and, of course, visiting Machu Picchu—each made even more memorable by the knowledgeable local guides Kristy arranged. The accommodations were comfortable and well-located, and every transition between destinations felt effortless.

What truly set this experience apart was the level of personalization and care. It never felt like a generic, pre-packaged tour—every aspect reflected our interests and travel style. Even when minor questions came up during the trip, support was quick and helpful.

I would highly recommend booking through Kimkim and working with Kristy Tizon for anyone considering a trip to Peru. It was a stress-free, unforgettable experience, and we’re already looking forward to planning our next adventure

The planning done by Johanna and Kristy was very helpful, saving us time and aggravation. The logistics done by Kristy during the trip (Johanna became unavailable two weeks before the trip) were also excellent. She always quickly responded to questions or logistical issues and we could contact her at any time when needed. . When, due to previous miscommunication, a few small snafus occurred during our trip to Iguazu falls, Kristy quickly acknowledged the problems and addressed them. She was very helpful , pleasant and professional.

Hotel Reviews

Blanca Patagonia Boutique Inn and Cabins

El Calafate, Santa Cruz

The Blanca Patagonia Boutique Inn and Cabins in El Calafate was a bit out of town, but I found it to be quite pretty with a lovely view. While it didn't stand out as exceptional, it definitely provided a comfortable stay.

Posada y Cabañas El Barranco

El Chalten

At Posada y Cabañas El Barranco in El Chaltén, we experienced some power outages, but the staff was able to address the issue in a timely manner. It wasn't a significant problem for us, and overall, the stay was just fine.

Activity Reviews

Exploring the Brazilian Side of Iguazu Falls

Argentina

We were supposed to visit the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls but had an issue due to not being informed about visa requirements. Although it was a shock, the team handled it well by arranging an alternative activity that turned out to be quite pleasant. Advanced notice on the visa requirement would have been better.

A Day of Adventure at Iguazu Falls: Exploring the Argentinian Side & Gran Aventura

Argentina

Exploring the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls with the Gran Aventura was amazing in terms of the experience, but there was a bit of a hiccup regarding boat tickets for the Argentine side. We had to buy the tickets ourselves even though it was supposed to be part of the package, but Kimkim reimbursed us afterward, which was appreciated.