Fantastic Planning and Support on our Vacation to Peru
Peru | Dec 29 - Jan 5, 2026

Joseph
Joseph E.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2026

Overall, we had an incredible vacation. Jimena and Jesus were not only very attentive to all of our needs, but incredibly proactive ... both anticipating problems and immediately responding to any queiry that I had.

All of the guides were all very good, but Wily (in the Sacred Valley) was exceptional. He not only was knowledgeable but had a very comfortable personality the melded well with us.

We asked to make our trip a culinary experience and Jimena did not disappoint us. The food offered along our 9-day tour was exceptional.

The one "other" with using Kimkim is that detailed pricing information is not available. That said, Kimkim offers not just a number of different tour events piecemealed together but rather a thoughtfully planned vacation with interwoven events tied together with both theme and a support team from A to Z.

Hotel Reviews
Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado
Urubamba
Authenticity & Character
Location
Location is isolated.
Staff
Very pleasant
Cleanliness & Comfort
Abittare Hotels
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Limade
Lima

Our stay at Hotel Limade was perfect for our needs. The hotel was clean, in a good location, and met our expectations. It was a nice place to stay and we'd stay there again. Overall, all the hotels during our trip were satisfying and met what we were looking for. They weren't top of the line, but they were really nice and suited our needs for exploring more than staying in.

Activity Reviews
Reception and transfer to hotel
Reception and transfer to hotel
Lima

Lewis is an outstanding driver. I felt entirely safe in his hands. We had several drivers during our trip (all were good), but none were even in the same league as Lewis. Safe, professional and expedient.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lunch at a local restaurant
Lunch at a local restaurant
Sacred Valley
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking Food Tour in Barranco (Group tour)
Walking Food Tour in Barranco (Group tour)
Lima

Aura gave us a very fun and educational tour. Really, I think that it was the most fun that we had on our entire trip. You can't beat getting to interact with the chefs and bartenders of fabulous local establishments.

Quality of Experience
Food
I can't put one experience over the other but the Pisco Sours were the most fun (and tasty).
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kudos to our guide Aura. Her personality kept the tour lively.
Transport
Food, History & Culture: Local Market & Nikkei Experience for Evan's Family
Food, History & Culture: Local Market & Nikkei Experience for Evan's Family
Lima
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Visit to Machu Picchu  for Evan's Family
Morning Visit to Machu Picchu for Evan's Family
Peru

Emerson did a great job guiding us throughout the site. This is the crown jewel of the Sacred Valley.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo
Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo
Peru

Wily was the best of tour guides bar none!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I can't give Wily enough accolades. At the end of the day, we found that our train to Machu Picchu was 3 hours delayed. He could have left us at the train depot, but instead he found us seats on an earlier train!
Transport
 Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Peru

Food was very good, but the experience was outstanding. Beautifully set in a working garden.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jimena Salazar
Jimena
Jimena Salazar
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jan 12, 2026

Hi Joe

Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re very happy to know that you had a memorable trip with your family and that Peru’s culinary scene was a true highlight of your experience!

We will be sure to share your lovely words with everyone who helped make this journey special for each member of your family.

Wishing you all the best
Jimena