Fantastic Peru
Galapagos Islands | Apr 4 - Apr 16, 2023

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Abby S.
New Orleans, LA | Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023

Out trip to Peru was fantastic. Mathias was extremely helpful with all aspects of planning. When we were in country we got a respiratory virus and Mathias went out of his way to help us and get us home safely. We did get to enjoy a week of travel in Peru. The country is amazing. Our guide, Aldo Sanchez was marvelous. He was extremely knowledgable about the Incas and all aspects of life in Peru. He took excellent care of us and also was a tremendous support when we became ill. I would %100 recommend KimKim and Aldo for any adventure in Peru.

Hotel Reviews
Casa República
Barranco, Lima

Excellent service and a wonderful breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Lovely inner courtyard
Location
Beautiful sunset views at the end of the street.
Staff
Wait staff at the restaurant were very accomodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Andean Wings
Cusco

Lovely old hotel with beautiful courtyard and great bar.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very close to the historic center of Cusco
Staff
We became ill and they went out of their way to help us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice and clean
Hotel Florencio Casa Hacienda
Pisac

Lovely room. The owner made us a fire in our room in the evening and walked us to dinner. No breakfast in the morning though, since it was a holiday.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful courtyard and authentic furniture
Location
Just off the square
Staff
Very accommodating. We used google translate to communicate.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Las Qolqas EcoResort Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo

Very lovely peaceful setting. The food was great. We had a wonderful welcome drink!!

Authenticity & Character
Eco lodge with luxury
Location
Just outside of town on a river. The sounds soothed us to sleep.
Staff
We met the part owner. He was very interesting and passionate about the hotel.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Taypikala Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

It was fine for the night before we went to Machu Picchu. Great location, beautiful view.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Amazing hotel right at the train station. Large bathtub! Good food. Beautiful gardens.

Authenticity & Character
Lots of little special things like fresh flowers in the room
Location
Right at the train station
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
City Tour Lima
City Tour Lima
Lima

Arthuro was excellent. We ate our way through a local market. We learned so much!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
City Tour Cusco
City Tour Cusco
Cusco

Aldo was very knowledgable and friendly. We saw so many cool things.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Exploring Pisac
Exploring Pisac
Pisac

Aldo was amazing. He is very knowledgeable, funny and kind. He totally made our trip!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guinea Pig!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hot springs and biking
Hot springs and biking
Peru

Hot springs were very authentic. Only saw one other group of tourists while we were there. Bring a towel though! The biking was super fun. Downhill almost the whole way. The road was next to a beautiful river with waterfalls. Really got to see the countryside.

Quality of Experience
Food
Great boxed lunch. Something for everyone.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pietra was a fantastic guide.
Transport
Coffee and chocolate in Chichubamba - Train ride to Aguas Calientes
Coffee and chocolate in Chichubamba - Train ride to Aguas Calientes
Peru

We learned all about the process of making chocolate and coffee. It was not at a farm though.

Machu Picchu Excursion: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Excursion: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Peru

Aldo was fantastic. Best guide ever. Machu Picchu was out of this world.

Quality of Experience
An amazing place with an amazing guide!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Aldo took us to the museum which most people do not see. It was so interesting!
Transport
Ruins, Weavers & Inca Salt Factory
Ruins, Weavers & Inca Salt Factory
Ollantaytambo

Not to be missed. Who knew that is how salt was made?

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Aldo was wonderful!
Transport
Local specialist: Mathias Onisseit