We loved having local guides and support everywhere we went!
Peru | Aug 22 - Sep 1, 2025

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Kerri S.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2025

We had a wonderful trip thanks to KimKim and the Peruvian Soul team! They helped guide our itinerary to make the most of our 10 days in country and saved us from activities that would likely have been disappointing.

Once we were in Peru, we had a local guide in each town who picked us up/took us to the airport and around to our tours which made it so much easier for us. We got to stay in vacation mode the whole time we were there despite several transfers and activities.

The team went above and beyond when flights we booked separately were canceled helping us to find alternatives.

The team was super responsive and made sure we had the best time! Thank you!!

Hotel Reviews
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

This is my new favorite hotel, ever. Not only is it beautiful, in a great location, but the service and the staff is truly incredible. Our room was beautiful and the hotel provided so many helpful amenities including water in every room and plenty of it (unlike most hotels that give you one bottle per day…). They offered a turndown service each night with tea, chocolates, and a warm water bottle to make our beds cozy. The restaurant on site is truly delicious (the stuffed peppers and ceviche were AWESOME) and the breakfast includes the buffet and a menu to choose from. When we checked out for a night during our stay to camp at Machu Picchu, they provided breakfast to go for our 4am pick up and loaded us up with snacks for our full day hike. They managed our bags too so we didn’t have to lug them from our rooms so early. I can’t say enough about Katie, Kevin, and Michael. Excellent service all around. I encourage everyone to stay here!!

Authenticity & Character
The rooms are very authentic and the service is beyond excellent.
Location
Cute shops, good restaurants nearby and a 7 min walk to the main square. No outside noise.
Staff
They went above and beyond for every ask and anticipated every need!
Cleanliness & Comfort
My only tiny issue was the noise from the hallways.
La Hacienda Bahía Paracas
Paracas

The hotel is beautiful and the restaurant is good, though I felt very much like a tolerated tourist here. We were 2 of only 24 people staying at the hotel in off season, and while the staff wasn’t exactly unfriendly, I didn’t feel as welcome here as I did at other hotels throughout the country. All prices were shared in USD vs local currency. The hotel had an interesting smell and we left congested. Not sure if that was from the desert dust or something in the rooms.

Authenticity & Character
The rooms were nice though lacking in character somewhat. The restaurant served food from the local bay and was delicious!
Location
We liked Paracas and the views of the bay were nice.
Staff
The staff was fine, just nothing over and beyond.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms appeared clean, though there was a bothersome smell. We also were given just one bottle of water each day in a place where we can’t drink from the tap. I would have thought a luxury hotel like this would provided more.
Local specialist: Jimena Salazar