highly recommend
Peru | Apr 25 - May 7, 2024

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Leann L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 11, 2024

We used kimkim because we didn't have a ton of time to plan the logistics of hoping so over Peru ourselves. So glad we did! Nicholas included little gems like visiting the Amaru Community that we never would've found ourselves. And when we had an issue with missing a connecting flight, the team was with us every step in figuring out Plan B. Best of all, every guide we had--especially Guido for Machu Picchu--was top notch. The guides were local, very knowledgeable, and willing to share cultural explanations and advice. I would definitely use kimkim to book another trip.

Activity Reviews
On route stops at Maras & Moray
On route stops at Maras & Moray
Peru

So different than anything I've experienced.

Quality of Experience
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Walking food tour at Barranco
Walking food tour at Barranco
Lima

Loved the stops and the food. Found myself seeking out the fruits from the first stop and lucuma from the ice cream through the whole rest of our trip. Wish we had learned more about the neighborhood history on the tour. We learned some, but I wouldn't mind more. The pace was also a little rushed. Felt like we were scrambling to keep eating

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 Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Sacred Valley

Really enjoyed learning about this style of cooking and helping to do it. The coffee and distillery were neat add-ons while we waited for the food to cook.

Quality of Experience
Food
The lamb and pork were really dry. Not sure if it was supposed to be that way or if they should've used larger cuts of meat. More carrots and fava beans wouldn't hurt. Loved everything else though, especially the chicken, salad, sauces, and beverages. Overall, it was about the experience, so I didn't mind the dry meat, but the dry pork/lamb was the only thing that wasn't perfect.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Andean Ceremony at Viacha Community & Hike Downhill to Pisac
Andean Ceremony at Viacha Community & Hike Downhill to Pisac
Peru

We did Amaru Community. Neat experience and exposure.

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Lunch at Unu
Lunch at Unu
Sacred Valley

A great introduction to the Andes and a good time for a rest.

Hike to Machu Picchu (Short Trail)
Hike to Machu Picchu (Short Trail)
Peru

Just incredible. Kind of wish I'd allotted time for more hiking.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guido is just the best. Really enjoyed our prepacked lunch, too
Transport
Soft hike from Pachar to Ollantaytambo
Soft hike from Pachar to Ollantaytambo
Sacred Valley

Good way to ease into hiking

Machu Picchu Exploration
Machu Picchu Exploration
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guido is the best!
Transport
Local specialist: Nicholas Cino
Nicholas
Nicholas Cino
Local specialist in Peru | Replied on May 14, 2024

Hi Lean! Thanks so much for your comment! We really appreciate these kind of reviews and also the constructive comments such as that of the Pachamanca. I will certainly pass this info in a kind manner to them.
All the best and we look forward to having you travel with Kim Kim again.

Best,

Nicho