Peruvian Soul

Our guide in Cusco Julio Cesae was fantastic, he went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience and treated us like family. I highly recommend him!

We only had 1 negative experience, on arrival our guide Bosco slept then entire drive to the hotel. I wonder if he might have sleep apnea or just had a late evening.

Overall we had a wonderful trip!

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Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción

Puerto Maldonado

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Lima Market & Hands on Cooking Program

Lima

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Exploring the Sacred Valley: Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo

Peru

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Food was amazing everywhere.

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Our Guide Julio Cesae was amazing and treated us like family. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. He is also very well educated regarding the Incan history and ruins.

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In one word: SUPERB!
We had an amazing family trip that showed us many different sides of Peru including cities (Lima, Cusco) and desert landscapes, rainforest and wildlife, history and culture . Everywhere we went the people were extraordinarily nice and the food was always delicious. A special mention goes to the Inca Trail experience culminating in Machu Picchu, led by the wonderful Iza.
We had a packed program with lots of travel and activities in 2 weeks, and all the transitions were managed very smoothly and we never experienced any problems. Really great how the program was designed and executed on the ground.
Would recommend this to anyone.

Our trip through Peru was absolutely incredible! So much of that comes down to the thoughtful planning and care from Jimena. Right from our first planning message—and from the moment we landed in Lima until we flew out of Cusco—everything ran seamlessly. Jimena took the time to figure out exactly what we wanted, striking the perfect balance between iconic highlights and authentic local experiences.
Traveling with two teenagers (ages 16 and 18!), I was blown away by how well the itinerary fit our family. Every day brought amazing new experiences—from biking through Lima and tasting our way through local markets to hiking the Sacred Valley, exploring Moray and the Maras salt ponds, and of course, taking in Machu Picchu.
A huge shoutout to Guido, who was an absolute rockstar of a guide. His knowledge of Peruvian history and culture brought every site to life, and he had an amazing knack for keeping everyone entertained and curious. We always felt like we were in the best hands. Machu Picchu was unforgettable, and even though rainy weather kept us from getting the full view at Humantay Lake, the hike itself was still unbelievable—as was Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain! Experiencing Cusco and the Sacred Valley gave us such a rich look at Peru beyond the typical tourist trail.
Jimena made the whole journey feel effortless. Transfers, hotels, timing—it all clicked into place so we could just relax and soak it all in. This was our first time in Peru, and it blew all of us away. We came home with incredible experiences and lifelong memories.
If you’re planning a trip, work with Jimena—and if you get Guido as your guide, consider yourself super lucky!

Hotel Reviews

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

Very nice hotel. Excellent location

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Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado

Urubamba

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Tariq Boutique hotel

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Lima

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Full Day Machu Picchu Exploration

Peru

We had a wonderful family trip to Peru, and the team did a great job making everything run smoothly.

A big thank you to Anne for planning a fantastic itinerary and catering to our family's needs, Jesus for always being available on WhatsApp and keeping everything on track, Blanca for an excellent and engaging walking tour of Barranco, and Julio for being a knowledgeable, caring guide and a great storyteller in Cusco. We would also like to thank all of our drivers for being punctual, professional, and friendly throughout the trip.

We did run into a few unexpected challenges, including train issues to and from Machu Picchu and a family health issue that required us to change plans during our Amazon stay. The team handled everything quickly and efficiently behind the scenes, helping us find solutions with minimal stress.

We really appreciated everyone's support and would happily recommend this team to anyone planning a trip to Peru.

Hotel Reviews

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

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Los Portales Cusco

Cusco

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Finca Sachabacayoc

Our stay at Finca Sachabacayoc was unfortunately the least enjoyable part of our Peru trip. We understand that staying in the Amazon comes with certain rustic expectations, but there were several issues that made our stay less comfortable than anticipated. The biggest challenge was that we had no running water for the entire morning of one of our days, which made it difficult to shower or get ready for our activities. Even when water was available, the hot water only lasted a few minutes. It was also often difficult to find staff when we needed assistance. The rooms have metal roofs, which made them extremely hot during the day, and the fans were not sufficient to keep the room comfortable. There were also a significant number of insects on the porch, making it difficult to relax in the hammock or enjoy the outdoor space. The food was adequate but fairly average and did not stand out compared to the rest of our trip. That said, we do want to recognize the staff for their kindness during an unexpected family health issue. They arranged breakfast for us when we had to miss one of the scheduled activities and were helpful in coordinating our unexpected return to Lima. We truly appreciated their support during a stressful situation. Overall, while the staff did their best to help when it mattered most, we feel the facilities, amenities, and overall guest experience could be improved.

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Walking food tour at Barranco

Lima

Blanca was an excellent guide for our Barranco walking tour. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and shared the history and culture of the neighborhood in a way that made it both interesting and enjoyable. She also introduced us to some amazing local restaurants, giving us a wonderful taste of authentic Peruvian cuisine. It was a great experience, and we highly recommend touring Barranco with Blanca!

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Cusco Walking City Tour with San Francisco Church

Cusco

Julio was an outstanding guide for our Cusco walking tour. Instead of only taking us to the typical tourist attractions, he introduced us to local gems and hidden corners of the city that made the experience feel much more authentic. He is a wonderful storyteller, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely caring, making sure everyone in our family was comfortable throughout the tour. We learned so much about Cusco's history, culture, and local life, and would highly recommend this tour with Julio.

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Moray Terraces

Peru

Visiting Moray was one of the highlights of our time in the Sacred Valley, and Julio made the experience even more memorable. His storytelling and knowledge brought the history and purpose of the terraces to life, and he took the time to answer all of our questions. We appreciated that he shared not only the historical significance of Moray but also local insights and perspectives that made the visit much more meaningful. We highly recommend this tour, especially with Julio as your guide.

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Maras Salt Ponds

Peru

The Maras Salt Ponds were a fascinating place to visit, and Julio was an excellent guide. He shared interesting stories and local insights that made the visit much more meaningful. A beautiful stop in the Sacred Valley that we would highly recommend.

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Lunch at Ama

Peru

Lunch at Ama was one of the most memorable meals of our trip. Beyond the outstanding food, we were inspired by the owner's mission of creating employment opportunities for young people with disabilities and single mothers. It was a meaningful experience to support a local business making such a positive impact on the community. We highly recommend stopping here if you're visiting the Sacred Valley.

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Our trip that Jimina helped us plan was incredible, well thought out, and supported our style and pace while traveling with our child.
- We adored Blanca's food tour in Lima and learned so much from her while taking in the sights and delicious food. We truly felt like she found us the best spots and also chose locations that were welcoming to our little one.
- Wilson was our guide for Machu Picchu and he was so upbeat and spirited, filled with knowledge, and so kind and supportive.
- The pottery class in the Sacred Valley was lovely and a family favorite activity.
- Visiting the Misminay community felt special and intimate.
- Another favorite activity was Piuray Lake; Carolina was one of the kindest people we met and while boating and paddle boarding was great, the meal and sitting by the lake painting the bulls is something we all remarked how enjoyable it was. In fact, my husband and I commented how lucky we are to be traveling with a little one because we're not sure we would've done that part of the activity otherwise. At one point, our little one ran off and went back to painting her bull while we sat and talked over our meal and drinks. It was perfection!
- My daughter tells everyone that her favorite activity was the horseback riding. We are SO thankful to Javier and his guys for helping make this happen.

Above all else, we could not be more thrilled with Guido and Christian. They were both incredible!
Guido went above and beyond for us, was so knowledgeable and passionate, and truly became a friend on this journey. While everyone was incredible, I'm not sure that our experience would've been quite the same without him. He is a gem and I'd recommend him to friends and family without reservation!

We had a great experience working with Kimkim team on this trip. Our tour guides, Juan and Martin were both very good. They were knowledgeable, funny, and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. E.g. helping us making frequent breaks to pick up supplies as needed, giving us lot of tourism tips and guiding us to the right food and shopping places. Most importantly, they had a deep sense of Peruvian histroy and helped us to get a really immersive experience.

I would heartily recommend the Kimkim team to anybody looking to have a great experience.

One of the most amazing trips we have ever done. Places were terrific. Pace of the daily trips was perfect. All guides were very knowledgeable, well spoken, very understanding and made every phase of the trip exciting and interesting. Miguel was phenomenal. Alberto and Wilson were too good. Hotels were excellent. Food was very good - all vegetarian options. We enjoyed every minute of the trip.Thanks for making this trip as one of the most memorable family vacations.

Hotel Reviews

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

Great location, clean rooms, good breakfast.

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Sonesta Posada del Inca

Urubamba

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had colonial charm, very picturesque, had lovely old special feeling

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bit remote, however that worked well for us

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very courteous

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Clean but had too many insects. that was a problem

Casa del Sol

Machu Picchu

fantastic location by the river

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clean, comfortable.

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by the river, few min from train station and the market place

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very helpful, courteous

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Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

It was one of the best places, close to the downtown area. comfortable rooms, loved it

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Lima: History, Culture & Local Gastronomy

Lima

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Lima

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Discover Traditional Farming in the Andes: Amaru & Pisac arqueological site

Peru

one of the best experiences, unforgetable moments.

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Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo

Peru

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Machu Picchu Exploration

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

most loved experience

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Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Guided

Cusco

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Welcome to Cusco & The Sacred Valley!

Peru

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Maras & Moray

Peru

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Lunch at Ama

Peru

Food was excellent.Very special place. Loved it.Highly recommend it

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All of the pre-trip planning and communication from Jimena was excellent. The activities selected were exactly what I had in mind and the choice of hotels was perfect. Once on the trip, every person we met was friendly, knowledgable and did everything they could to make our trip special and personalized. This includes the drivers and logistics staff (Bosco, Alan etc) and of course the truly wonderful guides Nancy and Edward, who spent several days with us. Overall it was the perfect visit to Peru for my wife's 40th Birthday and would not have been possible without the team making it happen

Our family of 5 had an unforgettable trip to Peru! Anne was very helpful and informative in the planning and booking stages of our trip. She was available during our trip as well to answer any questions or to help things run smoothly.
We had a great time at the Explorer's Inn. The accommodations were very nice and the staff was all very helpful and happy to share their beautiful home with us. Raul was a terrific guide. We really enjoyed our rainforest walks, visiting the tower, night walks, the clay lick and seeing Giant River Otters at the lake.
We were next in the Sacred Valley where we met Edwar and Guido. They took great care of us exploring the Sacred Valley and Macchu Picchu. Guido was a great driver both in the busy towns and on the winding roads of the valley. Edwar has an amazing amount of knowledge that he openly shared with us. The pace of our days was perfect. It was nice to have such an awesome guide to help navigate the train and 1 day hike on the Inca trail. We also went on a beautiful hike in the Colca Valley and saw Andean Condors. Edwar was the perfect guide both on the nature aspects and historical aspects of our trip.
He has a great energy and was a lot of fun to explore with. Edward and Guido make a great team.
Thank you to all the members of Peruvian Soul and the KimKim team!