Kimkim Trip Reviews for Peru

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Great Family experience in Peru
Peru | Mar 14 - Mar 22, 2025

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Sapna A.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025
We wrote a detailed review already but to recap: we had an excellent experience. Logistically, everything was perfect. All the guides or transportation reps always arrived early and were very accommodating. We never had to stress the whole time. Liz, our local specialist, did a great job of making adjustments when conditions weren't appropriate for rafting.
Overall we loved our accommodations. Particularly, Palacio del Inka in Cusco due to its historic nature, luxury style and on site...
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We wrote a detailed review already but to recap: we had an excellent experience. Logistically, everything was perfect. All the guides or transportation reps always arrived early and were very accommodating. We never had to stress the whole time. Liz, our local specialist, did a great job of making adjustments when conditions weren't appropriate for rafting.
Overall we loved our accommodations. Particularly, Palacio del Inka in Cusco due to its historic nature, luxury style and on site activities (tour of historic hotel, Pisco Sour class, performances, excellent spa). Our least favorite hotel was Casa Andina in Lima. The rooms were very dated and in need of repair.
To any families traveling, our favorite activity was the cooking class in Lima at Urban Kitchen and we really appreciated the additional Machu Picchu guide just for the kids. I could tell they were far more interested in what she was telling them than they would have been in the detailed perspective we were receiving. Also the bike ride in the sacred valley was lovely.
Overall great experience and we're glad we used Kim Kim and their local agents.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Mar 25, 2025

Hi Sapna,
Thank you very much for your great reviews! 😊 I’m so happy to know you had a great time in Peru.
I’ll share your review with the guides and our team—they’ll love reading it. I'm also sharing the review of Casa Andina Lima with our quality team. Thank you for your input on this.
Take care!
Liz.

Incredible trip with fantastic guides
Peru | Feb 28 - Mar 8, 2025

Christopher
Christopher B.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025
My family and I had an incredible 9-day trip introducing us to Peru -- what an amazing time. We spent several nights in Lima with a focus on food -- we did a street food tour, a cooking class and an evening dinner at the Larco museum. Then we moved onto the Sacred Valley and Cuzco, where we toured the magnificent sites [including Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and Moray] and went to a small village where we were hosted by the villagers. We had several guides in Lima [David, Andy and Aura] and... Read more

My family and I had an incredible 9-day trip introducing us to Peru -- what an amazing time. We spent several nights in Lima with a focus on food -- we did a street food tour, a cooking class and an evening dinner at the Larco museum. Then we moved onto the Sacred Valley and Cuzco, where we toured the magnificent sites [including Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and Moray] and went to a small village where we were hosted by the villagers. We had several guides in Lima [David, Andy and Aura] and one guide [Miguel] during the second part of the trip -- all were very personable and very good -- incredibly knowledgable about Peruvian history and culture and it was a pleasure being with them. We spent 4 days with Miguel and he led us seamlessly. He was a complete wealth of knowledge about the area and was fantastic to deal with. After the trip ended, we all realized that we had a special experience.

Hotel Reviews
Aloft Lima Miraflores, a Marriott Hotel
Lima

Modern good-sized rooms and very well located.

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La Casona de Yucay
Cusco

Beautiful charming facility -- wish we had spent more time there.

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Terra Andina Mansion Colonial
Cusco

In a good location -- the facility is nice enough although we had to switch both rooms when the first ones were unacceptable. The staff however was very accommodating with our requests and the replacement rooms were nice. Check out time is 10 am which I find to be fairly early [they did extend us to 11 am but no longer]

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Activity Reviews
Archaeological Complexes and Larco Museum by night with dinner
Archaeological Complexes and Larco Museum by night with dinner
Lima

We loved this experience -- our guide was very good and the museum and dinner were lovely. My only suggestion was we needed more time to fully enjoy the dinner and wound up extending the time.

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Food
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Hands on Cooking Class at a Chef's house
Hands on Cooking Class at a Chef's house
Lima

We made three traditional Peruvian dishes -- ceviche, causa and a Pisco sour and really enjoyed the experience. The staff in the restaurant and the guide were really great.

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Food
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Pisac Archaeological Site
Pisac Archaeological Site
Peru

A very special place -- beautiful.

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Urban food tour at Lima Historical Center
Urban food tour at Lima Historical Center
Lima

A very comprehensive walk around the central district. The desserts sampled were the highlight of the tour. Our guide was great.

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Food
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Morning visit of Ollantaytambo
Morning visit of Ollantaytambo
Peru
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Misminay Community,  lunch and hike to Moray
Misminay Community, lunch and hike to Moray
Sacred Valley

We were shown local customs and crafts and were served lunch. A very informative look into local life.

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Food
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Full Day Machu Picchu Exploration
Full Day Machu Picchu Exploration
Peru

A full day experience that was managed by our guide seamlessly -- the Vistadome train was so beautiful and there was a special bus I think for guided tours that simplified the process getting to the site. The site itself of course is spectacular.

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Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Guided
Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Guided
Cusco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Mar 13, 2025

Hi Christopher,
I would like to thank you for taking the time to leave your comments.
Thank you for trusting us with your family trip. We'll keep working on our side to make sure all our travelers can have the best experience while exploring our country.
I hope Peru left you with unforgettable memories and experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. ✨

Best regards,
Anne

Our guide Miguel was the highlight of our tri...
Peru | Feb 28 - Mar 8, 2025

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Claire B.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Our guide Miguel was the highlight of our trip! He was so knowledgeable, great energy, and took such good care of our family during the trip and our adventures in Cusco and Machu Picchu

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Mar 13, 2025

Hello Claire,
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate it!

Miguel is one of the best we work with, and I am happy to read you find your time with him to be one of the highlights of your trip.

I hope Peru left you with unforgettable memories and experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. ✨

Best Regards
Anne

Wonderful trip to Peru!
Peru | Aug 26 - Sep 9, 2023

Alina
Alina C.
Alhambra, AZ | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2025
Our Peru trip was INCREDIBLE! It had a wonderful mix of history, hiking, food, and culture. We had some unguided time in the cities (Lima and Cusco) to explore the city, but had a guide with us to travel to different historical sites. I definitely recommend booking a trip as it saved us SO much time and effort especially with transportation. We had a dedicated driver pretty much the entire time (minus to machu picchu + the amazon) and got to explore areas off the main path. I loved hanging... Read more

Our Peru trip was INCREDIBLE! It had a wonderful mix of history, hiking, food, and culture. We had some unguided time in the cities (Lima and Cusco) to explore the city, but had a guide with us to travel to different historical sites. I definitely recommend booking a trip as it saved us SO much time and effort especially with transportation. We had a dedicated driver pretty much the entire time (minus to machu picchu + the amazon) and got to explore areas off the main path. I loved hanging out with the alpacas and getting to see the incredible views. If you are also planning on going to the amazon, get ready to be full off grid and full sweaty. It was definitely worth it but boy is it HOT.

Hotel Reviews
Tierra Viva Miraflores Centro
Miraflores

small but staff was very friendly and it was in a great location

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San Agustin Paracas
Paracas

We went when it was pretty cold so we did not get full use of the amenities but it was beautiful. The walls were THIN though so be warned

Amaru
Cusco

LOVE this hotel. Great location, great rooms, great environment.

El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

This hotel is amazing! Very beautiful and convenient. We even got a bagged lunch from them that was tasty

Taypikala Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

Hotel not the best location but not bad. Was clean and comfortable.

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion
Puerto Maldonado

BEAUTIFUL place. If I were to come back I would love to stay at a place like this again. Food was delicious and the staff was beyond incredible. One even saved me when a bullet ant was on my leg. Be prepared to be sweaty and DO NOT go if you are scared of bugs.

Activity Reviews
Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour
Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour
Lima

Totally recommend the food tour. It was a wonderful way to explore the city and get a taste of DELICIOUS food. Best food we had on our trip by far

National Reserve & Huacachina: Wildlife & Dune Buggy Adventure
National Reserve & Huacachina: Wildlife & Dune Buggy Adventure
Peru

So fun!!! Definitely worth it even though I was terrible at sandboarding haha.

Ballestas Islands Tour & Return to Lima
Ballestas Islands Tour & Return to Lima
Paracas

If you are in the area I definitely recommend. We got to see penguins and sea lions on the boat tour.

Moray and Maras Tour
Moray and Maras Tour
Peru

Loved seeing the salt mine, and the different Incan historial sites. A must do

Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
Cusco

In my opinion, this is so much better than the main Rainbow mountain. Not only did you get to see a rainbow mountain, but an incredible view of the andean glaciers behind it. Not to mention being slightly lower in elevation, a shorter hike, and MUCH less busy.

Lunch at Mountainview
Lunch at Mountainview
Peru

I live laugh love alpacas so this was a dream come true. I would live here forever if I could.

Local specialist: Jessica Danker

Willie was wonderful ...
Peru | Feb 20 - Feb 24, 2025

Dian
Dian R.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025
Richard was pleasant but only received and accompanied us to the Lake Titikaka hotel. Willie was well informed and helped us physically to walk safely. Jesus negotiated a discount so we could enter a VIP waiting area since our flight out was delayed 5hours. Excellent service even on the weekend. Thanks for your excellent recommendations and addressing our concerns. I will recommend Kimkim. Read more

Richard was pleasant but only received and accompanied us to the Lake Titikaka hotel. Willie was well informed and helped us physically to walk safely. Jesus negotiated a discount so we could enter a VIP waiting area since our flight out was delayed 5hours. Excellent service even on the weekend. Thanks for your excellent recommendations and addressing our concerns. I will recommend Kimkim.

Hotel Review
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno
Puno

Lakeside view, clean & comfortable room. Very good food and friendly service.

Authenticity & Character
Well Maine’s with remodeled bathrooms. Not particularly filled with character but who cares with a view like that?
Location
View & easy access to boat tours
Staff
Wendy was wonderful waitress & served us in both English & Spanish. Front desk clerk wanted us to pay without presenting a detailed bill, but ultimately he read off the charges which were correct.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was clean & warm. Grazing Llamas provided entertainment.
Activity Reviews
Nazca Lines: Lima - Nazca Lines - Lima
Nazca Lines: Lima - Nazca Lines - Lima
Peru

Difficult to see many of the lines. Some were visible only from one side of the plane. Co-pilot’s microphone had static so her directional advice was not helpful. Single prop engine got us there and back

Quality of Experience
Happy to see even only a few of the lines
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Got us there and back.
Transport
12-seater was bigger than I expected.
Paracas Reserve Exploration
Paracas Reserve Exploration
Paracas

Beautiful area. Museum was well done & fascinating.

Quality of Experience
Views are remarkable
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Blanca was very well informed and friendly. Andre’s’ driving made us nervous. Compared to US drivers he was following too close & making unsafe lane changes. Welcome to Peru!
Transport
I believe we had WiFi in the vehicle
Sailing in Lake Titicaca: Taquile, Luquina & the Uros floating Islands
Sailing in Lake Titicaca: Taquile, Luquina & the Uros floating Islands
Puno

So sad to see such poverty. We heard from other tourists that Uros residents don’t live on the islands anymore. They just pretend to live there. Being invited into a home was special but we were saddened to see the daughters “perform” by chewing Totoro reeds on cue then singing a song. Fascinating way of life even if it is a recreation.

Quality of Experience
Guide on board (William) who was hosting a dozen other people was also well informed and spoke excellent English.
Food
Excellent experience on Taquille island meeting several acquaintances of our guide, Willie. Also tasty lunch in a warm environment on a cold & windy day.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Willie was very accommodating of our recent injury impacting our locomotion.
Transport
Safe driver Francisco
 Sillustani tombs
Sillustani tombs
Puno

Beautiful surrounding valley. Fascinating structures. Guide Willie was well informed.

Quality of Experience
Good narrative by guide Willie
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great command of English
Transport
Clean & efficient
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Mar 05, 2025

Hello Dian,

Thank you so much for trusting us with this portion of your trip and for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate it! I hope Peru left you with unforgettable memories and experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. ✨

Wishing you many more amazing adventures ahead! 🚀

Amazing 3-week trip to Peru arranged and managed by Peruvian Soul
Peru | Jan 8 - Jan 28, 2025

John
John O.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Our 3-week trip to Peru in January (rainy season!) was spectacular from beginning to end because of the care and attention from Ann Godoy at Peruvian Soul. We found Ann on the kimkim.com platform for the complexity of trip planning because we wanted to visit so many places. She worked closely with John to tailor the trip to what we wanted to do. She gathered a lot of info about our choice of a daily schedule, hotel types/levels, and much more. The itinerary was perfect for us! -2... Read more

Our 3-week trip to Peru in January (rainy season!) was spectacular from beginning to end because of the care and attention from Ann Godoy at Peruvian Soul.

We found Ann on the kimkim.com platform for the complexity of trip planning because we wanted to visit so many places. She worked closely with John to tailor the trip to what we wanted to do. She gathered a lot of info about our choice of a daily schedule, hotel types/levels, and much more.

The itinerary was perfect for us!

-2 days in Lima (met by Ann and Andres) with 1 full day of touring with Blanca who was a great guide.

-Abraham took us back to Lima airport for our flight to Puerto Maldonado.

-Met at the airport by Oscar (guide from River Expeditions) who helped us shift our luggage for the boat trip to Tambopata (Amazon basin) for 4 days at the Posada Amazonas. Oscar was an excellent guide and John, a birder, was thrilled to see so many new bird species. We did have one full day of heavy rainstorms, but other days were short rain showers that didn’t affect our expedition plans. [Note that the lodge’s website isn’t updated to state that it now has electricity 24/7 in the guest rooms, and its internet (in the common area) was quite good but occasionally went off because of storms.]

From Puerto Maldonado airport, we flew to Cusco and were met by Miguel and driver, Ronald who took us to the Sacred Valley and the first of the 3 Casa Andina hotels (excellent) we stayed in. We had very good weather and not much rain. Miguel was an excellent guide and easily sensed what level of activities we could do as we were adjusting to altitude. And gave us history and cultural info on the Inca and Spanish eras in small chunks, which was helpful and made it easier to absorb.

After 3 days in the Sacred Valley, we spent an overnight in Machu Picchu (taking the train with Miguel who was our guide there too) with bright sunshine (despite predictions of rainstorms) for our 1600-step climb up to MP and the tour there. And then back to Cusco (and Casa Andina hotel in an historic building) for 3 days of touring with Miguel. Ronald’s driving was masterful, and he was very attentive to us.

We then flew from Cusco to Arequipa, met by Gerber and driver Diego. Our 3rd Casa Andina hotel was in the old mint (historic) building. Just lovely. We had a walking tour of Arequipa with Gerber, and it gave us so much perspective on why Arequipa is known for its architecture and is considered to be a European city.

Sergio and river Benigno collected us from the hotel for a drive to Colca Canyon with amazing tours stops along the way. (John got to see even more birds and we saw vicuna and guanacos in the wild.) We stayed 2 nights and mostly had no rain and quite a bit of sun. The highlight was driving to the lookout point for the condors – and arriving to see 7 condors soaring over the space of an hour (rare for the rainy season).

From there, we made our return to Lima and back to the US.

Ann gave us individual care and attention before we left the USA. And the in-country service was what we needed. We were met at every location (primarily flights) by the guide (and often, a driver), and they also delivered us to the airports when we were departing

We set up a Whatsapp group before we departed the US connecting us to Ann and Jesus (our emergency contact) who answered our weekend questions. That was invaluable as we needed boarding passes and guide contact info.

The full trip details were on the kimkim platform which was pretty easy to use and had most of the details we needed.

An amazing trip that exceeded our expectations!

Hotel Reviews
Posada Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios

Posada Amazonas Lodge offered a truly authentic Amazon experience. Our room had one wall completely open to the jungle, allowing us to hear monkeys and birds while being surrounded by nature. We loved the natural setting, but be careful about water consumption!

Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado
Urubamba

Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado was perfect for bird lovers like us. The expansive property offered plenty of space for bird watching and exploring, and we enjoyed the serene environment. It was a great retreat away from the hustle of travel, and the setting was simply beautiful.

Casa Andina Premium Arequipa
Arequipa

Casa Andina Premium Arequipa was conveniently located in the middle of the city but provided a unique rooftop view of snow-capped volcanoes. The city setting was central for sightseeing, and discovering the rooftop views was an unexpected highlight.

Colca Lodge
Cercado, Yanque

Colca Lodge was delightful with its natural surroundings and the rushing river. We really enjoyed the onsite hot springs and the tranquility of having them mostly to ourselves. It was a serene and rejuvenating part of our trip.

Activity Review
Andean Textiles with Parobamba Community
Andean Textiles with Parobamba Community
Peru

The visit to the Parobamba Community for the Andean textiles experience was fantastic. We got to see a demonstration of how textiles are made, and enjoyed interacting with the local community. The villagers even performed a traditional dance for us, which was a delightful surprise. It was a fantastic way to connect with the culture and meet locals.

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Feb 24, 2025

Hi John & Sue,

It was truly a pleasure helping you craft and organize your trip to Peru! I’m especially glad we had the chance to meet in Lima—it made your visit even more special for us.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words. We truly appreciate it! It was exciting to go through every detail of this journey, and it makes me so happy to know you both had a wonderful experience.

Wishing you the very best on your future travels, and I hope our paths cross again someday! 😊

Best regards,
Anne

It was a good trip. There were a couple of t...
Peru | Dec 26 - Jan 3, 2025

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Jewels H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 04, 2025
It was a good trip. There were a couple of things that I would have changed but the hotels were nice, and the rides were on time and reliable. Read more

It was a good trip. There were a couple of things that I would have changed but the hotels were nice, and the rides were on time and reliable.

Hotel Reviews
La Hacienda Bahía Paracas
Paracas

this hotel was really nice. right on the beach. The pool was nice. You had tp ay for and reserve the hot tub which is weird because even if you pay and reserve it you may not be the only family there and we were not allowed to bring our kids who were 16

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Location
it was a little out of the way and the beach was not nice
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Novotel Cusco
Cusco

the new years eve buffet was not great b/c there was no where to sit and it was super loud but the food was good. the hotel was nice overall.

Authenticity & Character
Location
right near the square
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aranwa Sacred Valley
Urubamba

this is really cool hotel. the massage was great. very interesting! we got shocked in the jacuzzi tub several times and had to call staff to fix it. the food was great. And the staff was really nice

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Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

the bathroom was really nice. the buffet breakfast was not great but everything else was.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
hard to find anyone at the front desk.
Cleanliness & Comfort
it is a nice hotel
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi Jewels,
Thank you for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure helping plan your trip. I hope it left you with beautiful memories.
Take care.
Liz.

We have been very impressed with kimkim as a ...
Peru | Jan 13 - Jan 18, 2025

Margie
Margie B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025
We have been very impressed with kimkim as a whole. With all our flight interruptions and delays you were able to get us back on track. Having contact people in Peru was exceptional. My only 2 star would be our guide to Machu Picchu. He was very hard to understand and pretty hyper. Everything else was excellent! Read more

We have been very impressed with kimkim as a whole. With all our flight interruptions and delays you were able to get us back on track. Having contact people in Peru was exceptional. My only 2 star would be our guide to Machu Picchu. He was very hard to understand and pretty hyper. Everything else was excellent!

Hotel Reviews
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Urubamba
Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to our excursion
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the activities we were doing
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Stunning scenery in the Sacred Valley
Stunning scenery in the Sacred Valley
Ollantaytambo
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Machu Picchu Excursion: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Excursion: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide hard to understand and we felt rushed at times
Transport
Local specialist: Mathias Onisseit
Mathias
Mathias Onisseit
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Feb 14, 2025
Dear Margie, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! I’m really glad to hear that, despite the flight interruptions and delays, we were able to get everything back on track and that you felt well-supported by our contacts in Peru. It’s always unfortunate when delays occur, but we’re happy we could help ensure the rest of your trip went smoothly. Regarding your guide at Machu Picchu, it seems the guide had an off day, and I’m sorry that communication was difficult and the experience... Read more

Dear Margie,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! I’m really glad to hear that, despite the flight interruptions and delays, we were able to get everything back on track and that you felt well-supported by our contacts in Peru. It’s always unfortunate when delays occur, but we’re happy we could help ensure the rest of your trip went smoothly.

Regarding your guide at Machu Picchu, it seems the guide had an off day, and I’m sorry that communication was difficult and the experience didn’t meet your expectations. We made things right for you regarding that tour, and I’m grateful that the rest of your trip was excellent.

Wishing you many more wonderful trips ahead!

All the best,
Mathias and the team from Authentic Ecuador

Absolutely wonderful trip, one of the best in my life!
Peru | May 27 - Jun 6, 2024

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Alexander K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025

Absolutely wonderful trip, one of the best among all trips I have made in my life!

Liz Karen has done absolutely brilliant work organising this trip for me and accommodating all my requests. And she and her colleagues were absolutely amazing when my flight from Chachapoyas to Lima was cancelled and they needed to get me to Lima in time for me to catch my international flight! Special thanks to Liz for her help with getting the refund from the airline for this cancelled flight!!! :)

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi ALex,
It was truly a pleasure to help you plan your trip to Peru! I’m so happy to hear you had a great time.
I hope Peru left you with unforgettable memories, and we’d love to welcome you back sometime soon!
Take care!
Liz.

The trip of a lifetime!
Peru | Jan 8 - Jan 16, 2025

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Kara H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Every part of our trip was incredible and we couldn’t have done it without the Kim Kim team! From their advice during the planning to the guides that introduced us to the incredible sights, sounds and flavors of Peru, we truly experienced the trip of a lifetime!

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi Kara,
Thank you for sharing your experience!! I’ll make sure to share your kind words with the guides and the whole team. 😊
Looking forward to assisting you with more trips in LATAM in the future!
Best,
Liz

Seamless travel!
Peru | Jan 11 - Jan 19, 2025

Nicole
Nicole B.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025
Traveling with KimKim has always been seamless! This was our second trip and everything was amazing! We had a great trip and it was so nice to have the guidance from Johanna! Read more

Traveling with KimKim has always been seamless! This was our second trip and everything was amazing! We had a great trip and it was so nice to have the guidance from Johanna!

Hotel Reviews
Iberostar Selection Miraflores
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Abittare Hotels
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
StarDome Lodge
Ollantaytambo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Short Inca Trail Day 2: Machu Picchu Guided Tour and Return to Cusco
Short Inca Trail Day 2: Machu Picchu Guided Tour and Return to Cusco
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero - Maras - Lunch at MV
Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero - Maras - Lunch at MV
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cusco Tour
Cusco Tour
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lima Food Tour
Lima Food Tour
Peru

We had a great time learning about the food culture of Peru!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Their knowledge of Lima!
Transport
 Short Inca Trail Day 1: Hiking to Machu Picchu via Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
Short Inca Trail Day 1: Hiking to Machu Picchu via Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Valerio and Alex were great!
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jan 23, 2025

Glad to hear you had another successful trip with KimKim Nicole! Looking forward to helping you again in your future South American trips.

Best,
Johanna

Overall a great trip! Emilia, our guide with ...
Peru | Dec 27 - Jan 5, 2025

Claire
Claire C.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025
Overall a great trip! Emilia, our guide with Cusi travel was lovely and patient, especially with out two kids (6 and 3). It was a good mix of activities, although the climbing in Ollantaytambo was too difficult for the 3 year old.
We loved the farm lunch and Machu Picchu (obviously). And I am glad I requested to go to the weaving village because the girls loved it!
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Overall a great trip! Emilia, our guide with Cusi travel was lovely and patient, especially with out two kids (6 and 3). It was a good mix of activities, although the climbing in Ollantaytambo was too difficult for the 3 year old.
We loved the farm lunch and Machu Picchu (obviously). And I am glad I requested to go to the weaving village because the girls loved it!

Hotel Review
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima

Honestly the best Holiday Inn I've ever been to. Amazing staff, great restaurant, super clean and comfy rooms! And I stayed there many nights coming and going on various trips...

Authenticity & Character
It's an airport hotel, so this didn't matter
Location
For the airport, yes! For Lima, not great.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jan 23, 2025

So glad to hear you had a great time in Peru with us Claire! We hope to help you again in your future trips to South America.

Best,
Johanna

Two bucket list items in one Peru trip.
Peru | Dec 19 - Dec 31, 2024

Craig
Craig A.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2025

Liz put together an amazing trip that got us to the Amazon rainforest and to hike the Inca trail. All the details were perfect and even last minute changes were handled easily.

There were many times that had I had plan this myself I would have chosen the wrong approach from the types of tours to the places to see and what is possible in the area.

Highly recommend Peru and Liz.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi Craig,
I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Peru! I’ll share your review with the guides and our team—they’ll love reading it.
Looking forward to helping you with future adventures in LATAM!
Take care,
Liz.

Kristy was awesome in planning and confirming.
Peru | Dec 28 - Jan 11, 2025

Craig
Craig Y.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025
Kristy was great. From our first interaction, she was very responsive. Very professional. I made a number of changes in the process and she was very accommodating and never seemed put out or overwhelmed. Even during the trip, we had some minor changes that she assisted us with wonderfully. I highly recommend Kristy. Read more

Kristy was great. From our first interaction, she was very responsive. Very professional. I made a number of changes in the process and she was very accommodating and never seemed put out or overwhelmed. Even during the trip, we had some minor changes that she assisted us with wonderfully. I highly recommend Kristy.

Hotel Review
Pullman Lima Miraflores
Miraflores, Lima

We thought the Pullman was great. Check-in was quick and easy. The lobby is small but more than adequate. The hotel room was very nice. Clean. Quiet at night. Breakfast in the morning was a buffet and was fine. The rooftop bar was fun. All in all, we had a great experience.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Central to restaurants and the coastline trail and parks
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Pisac Ruins and Pisac Market
Pisac Ruins and Pisac Market
Peru

We really enjoyed this tour in this site. It had a very magical mystical field to it. It was not heavily touristy the day we went. It did end up raining, but it was fine. Beautiful historical site.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful historical site
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Valarie was nice but a bit long winded in his story telling. And Lilly has not forgiven the Spanish inquisition.
Transport
Alex was great
Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo
Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo
Peru

This is an interesting form, but I think the whole process of preparing the food and reviewing everything was perhaps more than what we needed. We were also tired that day and it was a bit rainy that day, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this unless somebody really wanted to go.

Scenic Train Journey to Aguas Calientes from the Sacred Valley
Scenic Train Journey to Aguas Calientes from the Sacred Valley
Peru

The train ride was nice. About an hour and a half. The problem we had, is when we got to the little town, the person who was supposed to be there to meet us to bring us the hotel wasn’t. We had to find the hotel on our own, which was hard because it was also pouring rain at the Time. Train ride was great. The hotel transfer was not.

Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

What a beautiful magical spot not a piece she is. I highly recommend everyone to do this tour.

Cusco Tour
Cusco Tour
Peru

The Cusco tour was just OK for us. We had a bit of a stomach bug, but we had seen larger and better in sites already. In hindsight, I wish we had Skip Cusco and headed north to get closer to the rainbow mountains.

Rainbow Mountain Trek
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Peru

This was a big item on my bucket list so I’m glad I went. But I didn’t really realize how far away it is. It was a solid 3 to 3 1/2 hour car drive. We stopped for both lunch and breakfast on the way there. It was very far away. I didn’t like lunch or breakfast. The restaurant buffet serve was really not that good. The hike up rainbow Mountain was fine. We rented horses. Again, it wasn’t explained well to us, but it’s a one-way ride up only. You walk the rest of the way. Which was fine. It snowed the night before so we actually couldn’t see the rainbow in the rainbow mountains. Again, in hindsight, I wish we had use us as a stopping point head further south towards lake Tacoma.

Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jan 18, 2025

Thank you so much for your review, Craig! I’m glad to hear you had an amazing time in Peru. I look forward to staying in touch and helping with any future trips in South America. Take care!

Every bit of the planning of this trip was pe...
Peru | Dec 20 - Jan 4, 2025

Alison
Alison M.
Wheat Ridge, CO | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2025
Every bit of the planning of this trip was perfect! Liz did an amazing job planning it from pick up to drop off flights and all. Each and every guide we had was amazing. So knowledgeable and gave us so much information about the culture, food and people.The hotels she picked out were perfect! We were never waiting for any of our guides or drivers. Each and everyone of them was standing there waiting for us. They were kind and punctual. Peru is one of the most amazing countries I have ever... Read more

Every bit of the planning of this trip was perfect! Liz did an amazing job planning it from pick up to drop off flights and all. Each and every guide we had was amazing. So knowledgeable and gave us so much information about the culture, food and people.The hotels she picked out were perfect! We were never waiting for any of our guides or drivers. Each and everyone of them was standing there waiting for us. They were kind and punctual. Peru is one of the most amazing countries I have ever visited and this trip planning made that possible. I felt that the price we paid for this trip was more than fair for the level of service we received. My children had an unforgettable experience everywhere we went in Peru. Liz also suggested we spend New Year's Eve in Cusco. That was the most amazing New Year's I have ever had!! It was so festive and exciting! We cannot wait to book another trip with Liz to see more countries in South America!!

Hotel Review
Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa
Paracas, Pisco, Ica

This hotel was clean and perfectly situated right on Paracas Bay. The pool was huge and they gave us catamaran rides out to the reserve. We saw lots of wildlife. It was the best hotel we stayed at on our entire trip.

Authenticity & Character
Right on Paracas Bay.
Location
Staff
One was friendlier than the next!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private transfer to {{end_location}}: Huacachina Adventure
Private transfer to {{end_location}}: Huacachina Adventure
Peru

This was definitely my kids's favorite part of our entire Peru trip!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Feb 13, 2025

Hi Alison ,
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that our guides made your trip unforgettable.
I’ll be sure to share this with Lisbeth and the whole team.
Sending hugs from the Andean Travel Experience family!
Liz.

Impeccable service!
Peru | Dec 18 - Dec 30, 2024

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Sujata R.
San Leandro, CA | Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024
Francesca initially and then Kristy were our local specialists. For this trip we interacted largely with Kristy. They were both great. Kristy was very prompt in responding to our questions and resolving hiccups promptly during our trip. She’s a gem! Our guides Cesar at Inkaterra, Franklin in Cusco and Machu Picchu and Mario in Lima were all very knowledgeable, caring and extremely professional. We couldn’t have asked for better guides. We can’t pinpoint one highlight. Peru was one of our best... Read more

Francesca initially and then Kristy were our local specialists. For this trip we interacted largely with Kristy. They were both great. Kristy was very prompt in responding to our questions and resolving hiccups promptly during our trip. She’s a gem! Our guides Cesar at Inkaterra, Franklin in Cusco and Machu Picchu and Mario in Lima were all very knowledgeable, caring and extremely professional. We couldn’t have asked for better guides. We can’t pinpoint one highlight. Peru was one of our best vacations and we’ll definitely go back for the beauty, the food and the hospitable people we met! Kudos to kimkim looking forward to using your services again!

Hotel Review
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado

What an unforgettable experience! The cabins were cozy, the vibe perfect for the Amazon. They also have many exciting activities to choose from. The staff especially Fatima, Nayruth, Cesar and Alejandro made the experience perfect for us with their caring, kind, hospitable and professional demeanor. Loved the place and definitely want to go back!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Shout out to Fatima, Nayruth, Cesar and Alejandro
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Francesca Garofolin

Awesome experience!
Peru | Nov 19 - Dec 5, 2024

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Kimberly D.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024
Everything was amazing!
Liz Karen was extremely responsive to our desires and changing needs and put together a wonderful itinerary which worked without a glitch!
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Everything was amazing!
Liz Karen was extremely responsive to our desires and changing needs and put together a wonderful itinerary which worked without a glitch!

Hotel Reviews
Posada Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios

A great adventure! Wonderful staff and delicious meals. Really appreciated the borrowing of rubber boots! Special note to our guide at Posada Amazonas Lodge who had an awesome knowledge of every animal and their sound from monkeys and macaws to frogs and ants (and could find them in the undergrowth) and every leaf or fruit and their use, taste and growth cycle.

Authenticity & Character
A jungle experience with all the comforts of home
Location
Loved seeing and hearing all the animals!
Staff
Our guide, Josemel, was absolutely amazing! He was very informative on flora and fauna and culture. There was no question he couldn’t answer right down to Latin nomenclature!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
Urubamba

Very nice cottage and main building with excellent dining

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

Good location. Big jacuzzi tub but jets didn’t work. Great breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Location
Loved overlooking the river
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Great hotel with excellent bar, restaurant breakfast buffet and bagged breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Wonderful decor and displays. Courtyard with fireplace
Location
Fun area to walk around
Staff
Very helpful with all our questions on local amenities
Cleanliness & Comfort
GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno
Lago Titicaca, Puno
Authenticity & Character
Location
Nice location overlooking reed marsh, not close to town
Staff
Helpful when needed
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pullman Lima Miraflores
Miraflores, Lima
Authenticity & Character
Modern character
Location
Good location for walking around
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Dec 18, 2024

Hi Kimberly,
Thanks so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to organize a trip for you 😊.
I hope you left with wonderful memories of Peru and that we will see you back soon! :)
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! 🎄
Liz.

What an amazing, flawless, and fabulous trip!...
Peru | Nov 19 - Dec 5, 2024

Kathy
Kathy S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2024
What an amazing, flawless, and fabulous trip! Thanks to Karen for helping us plan an exciting adventure. And thanks to Lisbeth for providing quick responses to any and all questions during our trip. We all fell in love with Peru and would definitely travel with KimKim again. Thank you for helping us create so many wonderful memories! Read more

What an amazing, flawless, and fabulous trip! Thanks to Karen for helping us plan an exciting adventure. And thanks to Lisbeth for providing quick responses to any and all questions during our trip. We all fell in love with Peru and would definitely travel with KimKim again. Thank you for helping us create so many wonderful memories!

Hotel Reviews
Pullman Lima Miraflores
Miraflores, Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Conveniently located. Nice amenities.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Posada Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios

Amazing food. Loved the open wall in the room to the jungle. Incredible guides and activities!

Authenticity & Character
Location
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Dec 18, 2024

Hi Kathy,
Happy to hear you had such an amazing experience in Peru!
I wish you all the best for this new year 2025 😊
Please take care and let me know if we can help you somehow in the future!
Liz.

100% recommended! Would book again!
Peru | Nov 29 - Dec 6, 2024

Anna Mae
Anna Mae R.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Dec 08, 2024
Everything was really good and fun, very organized. The tour guides also speaks good english and very knowledgeable with history of Peru, they are also patient with us. The hotels we stayed at were also really good and very unique! Overall, I would recommend Kimkim to my friends next time they travel. We would definitely book again for our future trips to kimkim seeing as they also provide travel guides to other countries! Read more

Everything was really good and fun, very organized. The tour guides also speaks good english and very knowledgeable with history of Peru, they are also patient with us. The hotels we stayed at were also really good and very unique! Overall, I would recommend Kimkim to my friends next time they travel. We would definitely book again for our future trips to kimkim seeing as they also provide travel guides to other countries!

Hotel Reviews
Quinta San Blas by Ananay Hotels
Cusco

This hotel’s location is in the heart of Cusco with the old city feeling. They also provide good service and good breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

The staff were good and kind! Great breakfast food, the hotel is clean and organized. It’s also close to the bus and train.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Lima

Very cute! They also have really good services and good food in the restuarant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

The very reason I booked a trip to Peru! It didn’t dissapoint! The Machu Picchu is very charming and amazing, our tour guides, Emilia is also very knowledgeable with the history and patient with us and provided us with ample amounts of rest breaks especially with the stairs part!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Peru

Breathtaking literally and figuratively.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Dec 13, 2024

Anna Mae,
I’m so glad to hear you had a great time in Peru. I look forward to helping you out with any future trips to South America.

Best,
Johanna

Great time in Peru.
Peru | Nov 24 - Nov 30, 2024

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Joel C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 07, 2024
The logistics were seamless, which helped make for a stress free amazing trip. The suggestion to go to the Valley first to adjust to altitude was a good one. The altitude of Cusco was a challenge. The guides were extremely knowledgeable. We were happy to be able to do white water rafting before the river became to intense with the rainy season. Machu Pichu was on our must see list and we were blessed the weather was agreeable that day. The lunch at El Albergue farm was one of our... Read more

The logistics were seamless, which helped make for a stress free amazing trip. The suggestion to go to the Valley first to adjust to altitude was a good one. The altitude of Cusco was a challenge. The guides were extremely knowledgeable. We were happy to be able to do white water rafting before the river became to intense with the rainy season. Machu Pichu was on our must see list and we were blessed the weather was agreeable that day. The lunch at El Albergue farm was one of our favorites.

Hotel Reviews
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Great hotel and the farm is amazing!

Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

Worst hotel of the trip. No towels, soap. Portable fan was only air conditioning. Not what we expected.

Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham
Lima

Average hotel. Location was good. We were able to se the coast within a short walk.

Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco
Cusco

Good location and good hotel over all. Restaurant in hotel was good as well.

Activity Reviews
Explore Ollantaytambo, Pachamanca Farm Tour & Observatory train to Machu Picchu town
Explore Ollantaytambo, Pachamanca Farm Tour & Observatory train to Machu Picchu town
Peru

The lunch at the farm was amazing!

Flight from  {{start_location}}  to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Flight from {{start_location}} to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Peru
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco  (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV
Peru

We were lucky with the weather. I can understand why dry season is busy. What a beautiful wonder of the world.

Shared Rafting on the Urubamba River (Chuquicahuana area)
Shared Rafting on the Urubamba River (Chuquicahuana area)
Cusco

The lunch at the lodge after rafting was fun! Americo was our raft guide and he as great.

Private Walking tour to  Sacsayhuaman, Cusco city & San Pedro Market
Private Walking tour to Sacsayhuaman, Cusco city & San Pedro Market
Cusco

Oscar was very knowledgeable and we had a great tour of the city and church .

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Dec 18, 2024

Hi Joel,
Thank you very much for your great comments. I'll share this with all our guides and Lisbeth. I'm happy to know you had a great time in Peru. 😃
Please feel free to contact me in the future if needed.
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! 🎄
Kind regards.
Liz.

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