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Peru | Sep 2 - Sep 14, 2025

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Anita B.
Richmond, VA | Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Peru Trip: All the guides (Tino, Sonya and Vanessa) were great. Very Knowledgeable and friendly. The entire trip was amazing. From the jungle of Puerto Maldonado, to Scared Valley, mountains of Mach Picchu, Cusco and coastal city of Lima. Food was delicious (except for most of the desserts - texture was too different for me). All the accommodations where different (which I liked) and very nice. Probably my most memorable places were the jungle tours and gorgeous canbanas. The yummy lunch at Mountain View with the beautiful views and adorable alpacas and llamas. The scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes and delicious authentic lunch in the beautiful garden of El Alberque along with demonstration were great. Breathtaking views and excitement of climbing Mach Picchu. City sites, tours and cooking class in Cusco were so much fun. While Lima was nice, it was my least favorite place. Just another big city. However, the museum and garden tour was a hidden gem. Definitely will use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews
Quinta San Blas by Ananay Hotels
Cusco

Place was pretty, staff nice and breakfast good. However, the bed and pillows were hard and not comfortable.

Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed and pillows were too hard
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado

Beautiful place and location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa Andina Premium Villas
Urubamba
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco

A staff member was suppose to meet us and guide us to the hotel, but no one showed up. The hotel wasn't that far, so we were able to Google it and walk there. So not that big of a deal. Thought I'd mention it sice our instructions said someone would be there.

Staff
Nice and polite, but not friendly - if that makes sense
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pullman Lima Miraflores
Miraflores, Lima

Very modern design. Great selections and spread for breakfast. Fun rooftop bar. Bartender was great!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
We arrived earlier then check in, but the person that helped us, was able to get us rooms. Sorry, don't remember her name.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Into the Amazon: Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Into the Amazon: Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Peru

Beautiful cabanas. Gorgeous place.

Quality of Experience
Food
Overall very tasty. Liked that the food was authentic. The texture of the desserts were a like to different for me.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tino was the BEST!!
Transport
Departure day - Adios Peru!
Departure day - Adios Peru!
Peru

There was a mix- up in our departure time. We contacted KimKim about it and they made appropriate arrangements within minutes.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac, Maras and Moray & Lunch at Mountain View
Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac, Maras and Moray & Lunch at Mountain View
Peru

Beautiful place

Quality of Experience
Food
Transport
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Journey from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley
Journey from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Cusco & San Pedro Market Tour
Full Day Cusco & San Pedro Market Tour
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo
Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo
Peru

Very cool place!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Train Journey to Aguas Calientes from the Sacred Valley
Scenic Train Journey to Aguas Calientes from the Sacred Valley
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sonya was great!!
Transport
Fly from Cusco to Lima - Free day in Lima
Fly from Cusco to Lima - Free day in Lima
Peru

Lima is a big coastal city. Busy and on the cool side. It was our least favorite place, but still enjoyed our stay.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Vanessa was great!
Transport
Historic Center & Larco Museum
Historic Center & Larco Museum
Peru

This is a hidden gem! Garden is beautiful. Museum was cool. Make sure you go into the erotic select. Pretty entertaining.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Sep 16, 2025

Hi Anita,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the variety of places and experiences. Tino, Sonya, and Vanessa will be thrilled to hear your kind words.

We appreciate your honest note on Lima too, and we’re happy the museum and garden tour ended up being a highlight. Can’t wait to help you plan another adventure when the time comes!

Best,
Kristy

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