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Peru | Dec 31 - Jan 16, 2026

anna
anna p.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

We had a dense flawless luxury and unforgettable joyful trip, organized to perfection and to the second for a 17 days journey.
I believe Io, our local guide in Cuzco of Andean Travel Experience, read my mind when she organized the trip. I gave her few input about what we like and what we dislike and she created a perfect journey that surpassed by far our great expectations adding precious nuances that only locals could! We never liked to travel on organized plans, but KimKim and Io made us change our mind forever. Lizbeth was our local support, available 24/7 for any necessity. She gave us all the details and all the information to follow to avoid any inconvenience . They took care of everything we could need from booking the best time of the day private tours in the national parks and historical sites, to provide amazing guides that spoke our first language.
The light of the Sun was in the optimal position, on each experience, to admire the beauties, the landscape and the wildlife, to take also great pictures.

Hotel Reviews
Ibis Budget Lima Miraflores
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom was dirty
Oro viejo
Nasca

The hidden garden with pool, filled with spectacular flowers and birds was a beautiful surprise. The room was spotless and dustless clean in every detail, even though Nazca is very dusty. The adorable staff gave us more pillows and more toilet paper when asked.

Authenticity & Character
Just charming.
Location
Walkable distance to downtown and close to the Cruz del Sur bus station. Very quiet.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Emancipador Hotel

The bed was the most comfortable of the trip, but the room and the bathroom were very dirty.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Maison Du Soleil
Arequipa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Conde de Lemos
Puno

In a very good position. The rooms are comfortable, but not well cleaned and the plumbing system is poor. The shower doesn't work properly, the water can't be mixed in lukewarm temperature. The toilet got clogged and impossible to use. They couldn't change the room. We had to wait for someone to unclog the toilet, and then they left it very dirty eventually. Very disappointing. They are doing some remodeling so maybe in the future the issues will all be solved.

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Tika Wasi Casa Boutique
Cusco

Looking forward to coming here again. This is my favorite hotel of my entire life. The spotless clean spacious rooms are charming, with glorious views over the city. Breakfast is delicious and everyday full of different local goods. Adorable staff trained to please. Security 24/7. Wonderful travellers to hang out with. The patio is very nicely maintained and filled with hummingbirds of every size. The location is in a spectacular neighborhood, San Blas, at a walkable distance from the ancient ruins of Saqsaywaman and from downtown.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Amazing view of downtown Cuzco, and walkable distance from Saqsaywaman !
Staff
I Loved to be pleased 😁 the staff is adorable!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable beds, and squeaky clean bathroom!
Sol Natura Hotel
Ollantaytambo
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Shared Paracas Nature Reserve
Shared Paracas Nature Reserve
Paracas

We really liked to visit the Ballestas islands and see the wonderful birds and sea lions, and for the first time penguins in their environment! A very well organized tour, perfect timing on the day to admire the Candelabro de Paracas.Our boat guide was amazing!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa
Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa
Arequipa

Exciting. Safely done! šŸ’Æ If KimKim didn't propose this experience, we wouldn't have had a glance on rural parts of Arequipa and this beautiful river.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared 2-day Colca Canyon tour & Local Family Homestay  2/2: Bus to Puno
Shared 2-day Colca Canyon tour & Local Family Homestay 2/2: Bus to Puno
Peru

This has been the best experience on our journey through Peru, and it should be a marvelous surprise.

Quality of Experience
Food
This homemade food by our host, Rosio, has been the best we had during our entire journey through Peru.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Full-Day Tour to the Titinos Uros Islands
Private Full-Day Tour to the Titinos Uros Islands
Puno

Another Marvel!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared tour to Pisac & Ollantaytambo tour
Shared tour to Pisac & Ollantaytambo tour
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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The Route of The Sun: {{start_location}} - {{end_location}}
Peru

Excellent tour experience transforming a transfer day in an outstanding tour out of the traditional tourist route, filled with interesting environmental, archeological, and historical sites and good food. Maybe our favorite because we didn't have any expectations. Christian, the tour guide, has deep knowledge in many fields and fulfilled all of our curiosity. We did not want it to end when we got to Cuzco.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The impressive knowledge of our guide, Christian, in Andean ancient civilizations, birdwatching , anthropology and many more fields.
Transport
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Puno 1/2
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Puno 1/2
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore  Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl
Explore Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared  Palcoyo Trek: Small group
Shared Palcoyo Trek: Small group
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Groupal Nasca Lines from Nasca
Groupal Nasca Lines from Nasca
Peru

The driver that took us around was also an excellent guide that made us choose our tour. We also took a private flight tour of the Nazca lines.

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Local specialist: Io Gillhuber
Io
Io Gillhuber
Local specialist in Peru, Cusco | Replied on Feb 12, 2026

Dear Anna and Marco!

I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every moment and every step of your trip, and that we were able to help create lifelong memories with the unique journey you had envisioned. It fills me with immense joy and gratitude to know that we could even surprise you with unexpected yet unforgettable experiences during your Peru adventure.

It was truly a pleasure to design your dream trip together. Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of this journey.

Warmest regards, and take care,
Io