Kimkim Trip Reviews for Peru

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Read 526 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Peru on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

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
Lima
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

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

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

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

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

J
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.

Trip of a Lifetime!
Peru | Nov 20 - Dec 2, 2024

Andrea
Andrea D.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Dec 03, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Peru, visiting Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, taking the train from Puno to Cusco, touring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. All the tour guides were knowledgable, friendly, and informative. The hotels and their locations were comfortable, included meals, and centrally located. The transfers made the daily travel very easy. Our local specialist offered great advice and incorporated the elements that were key to us and our visit. The travel was easy and seamless because of her planning.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Dec 03, 2024

Hi Andrea,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! It was a pleasure helping with your trip, and I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a great time here. I hope we can stay in touch for any future travels to South America!
Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Liz.

Epic adventure in Peru
Peru | Oct 14 - Oct 23, 2024

cheryl
cheryl c.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2024
Kristy planned an excellent itinerary which was beautifully executed with seamless airport transfers, professional and enthusiastic guides especially Valerio, beautiful accommodations, fascinating tours and adventures and delicious food. Our expectations were exceeded and are very delighted with the KimKim experience and service. Kristy and the Peru team are amazing and we look forward to our next trip. Cheryl and Dave Read more

Kristy planned an excellent itinerary which was beautifully executed with seamless airport transfers, professional and enthusiastic guides especially Valerio, beautiful accommodations, fascinating tours and adventures and delicious food. Our expectations were exceeded and are very delighted with the KimKim experience and service.

Kristy and the Peru team are amazing and we look forward to our next trip.

Cheryl and Dave

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Lima

The team at Hotel Antigua Miraflores was stellar. The doorman and front reception were professional and service focused and always with a smile. The restaurant and bar service and food were excellent. The accommodations were super clean and very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Charming decor and friendly staff.
Location
Staff
They were very helpful and willing to assist.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Las Qolqas EcoResort Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo

Outstanding property and staff. Exceeded our expectations in all levels.

Authenticity & Character
love the tents
Location
Beautiful setting in the valley, serene and scenic both day and night.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

Location good and rooms adequate.

Authenticity & Character
Looking out at the garbage next door disappointing
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rumi Wasi
Cusco

Cool

Authenticity & Character
The authenticity of the decor matched the UNESCO designation
Location
So close to center of Cusco
Staff
Responsive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Nov 09, 2024

Hi Cheryl and Dave,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a joy to help plan your Peru adventure, and I'm thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations. It means a lot to know you’re already looking forward to your next trip—we can’t wait to help make it just as special!

Warmest regards,
Kristy

Cusco Adventure
Peru | Oct 16 - Oct 19, 2024

Graham
Graham H.
Greensboro, NC | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2024
We had 3 days in Cusco before we joined our yoga retreat and decided to work with KimKim to come up with an itinerary for us. We have used KimKim twice before and have always had excellent customer service as well as a great itinerary! Anne Godoy was wonderful and didn't mind the many questions I had or the changes that we made. She responded promptly to our inquiries, made excellent suggestions, and was always available to chat via WhatsApp when we needed it. KimKim is the best! Anne... Read more

We had 3 days in Cusco before we joined our yoga retreat and decided to work with KimKim to come up with an itinerary for us. We have used KimKim twice before and have always had excellent customer service as well as a great itinerary! Anne Godoy was wonderful and didn't mind the many questions I had or the changes that we made. She responded promptly to our inquiries, made excellent suggestions, and was always available to chat via WhatsApp when we needed it. KimKim is the best! Anne booked a local company in Cusco to set up our excursions and we couldn't have asked for a better time. It's great to have locals because they know the city, the people, and the history. Our amazing guide, Julio Quispe Fernandez, was the best. He was right there to meet us at the airport and took us to our hotel where check in was super easy. Then we were off. We went on a walking tour of some of the city and his knowledge of the city and it's history was so impressive and interesting. He was so enthusiastic. We later met with Seledonia, who owns Mama Seledonia's restaurant, and we went shopping in a local market to select ingredients for the dinner we would be cooking later at her restaurant. What an experience! All the vegetables, fruits, meats, spices, potatoes on display--it was incredible, and beautiful. We made a delicious dinner and Pisco Sours (yum!) and had the best time with Seledonia and Julio at dinner. We even took several of our yoga group back on Friday night for dinner--and it was even more delicious! The next day we went kayaking on Lake Piuray and had a fabulous lunch all cooked in a clay fired oven outside by some local women. After lunch, we rode a bit and then took ATVs to the Inca Experimental Agricultural Lab in Moray and then we visited the Maras salt flats and learned about the past and present operation of those. So incredible. Our final full day was spent riding bikes along the Urubamba River (approximately 20 miles). The weather was perfect, the scenery gorgeous. We were thoroughly pleased with all of our excursions and the level of detail that was taken to make sure we were picked up at the right times, had knowledgeable guides and responsible drivers, given water and lunch, and then returned to our hotel. We also felt safe the entire time. KimKim has always been great about providing you with excellent guides and very detailed and efficient itineraries and they will work with you to the level of "adventure" that you are looking for. Highly recommend and we will be using them for all of our travel needs.

Hotel Review
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

This hotel was a jewel. It's tucked in a narrow street and you don't know how beautiful it is until you go through the door. The patio is the first thing you see and it's so pretty-lots of seating and firepits for cool nights. The restaurant is right off the rear and the bar as well, both of which are great. Our room was perfect for us. A comfortable king size bed, several bottles of water throughout the room, space for our clothes, and coffee/tea if we wanted it. The room was very clean and the waters were replaced several times each day and there is also a filtered water fountain in the lobby. Everyone was very friendly and personable. We had a spa treatment our last day (massage and then they hyperbaric chamber--so great!) and that was wonderful. The lobby has a neat little room off to the side that has waters, teas, and coffee for you. The restaurant was great too--we ate breakfast there each morning which included a delicious buffet with fruits, oatmeal, breads, salads, fresh juices, and coffee or you could order from the menu. They also served lunch and dinner, and everything we ate was yummy. The bar staff was so friendly and made drink recommendations for us. We loved sitting at the open window at the bar and watching the activity on the patio. The location was great--within walking distance of so many restaurants, shops, market places. The entire vibe was wonderful and we would definitely stay there again.

Authenticity & Character
It used to be a multi family home (it was actually our guide's childhood home!) that has been transformed into a beautiful hotel. Very cozy and comfortable.
Location
Close to all you need-shops, restaurants, city squares, markets.
Staff
Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was very clean and cleaned each day. The bed was comfortable and it was great having filtered water available in our room all the time.
Activity Reviews
Cooking Class with Seledonia Mesa
Cooking Class with Seledonia Mesa
Cusco

This was one of the best things we did. Seledonia was so much fun and although she couldn't speak much English and we couldn't speak Spanish, we could communicate wonderfully through smiles, laughter and gestures. She took us, along with our guide, to a local market that was incredible. All the vegetables, fruits, spices, meats, potatoes--it was mind blowing. And so beautiful!! We picked out the items we needed to make our dinner and then walked to her restaurant, Mama Seledonia's. We chopped and diced and had a grand time. We also got to make Pisco Sours, a delightful cocktail that was delicious. We had so much fun shaking those and dancing around. Our first course was a lamb stew that percolated on the stove while we chopped more veggies and spiced our filets for the main course, a delicious Peruvian-Asian fusion dish served with rice. We sauteed all that up on an open flame and didn't burn the place down. For dessert we had fresh fruit, fresh cheeses, and this amazing bread that we dipped in some sort of magical melted chocolate drink. The whole experience was absolutely incredible. We laughed and hugged and had the absolute best time. Her whole staff was so friendly, even though you know we were in their way (the restaurant was open for business). We met her husband and 2 of her children and they were delightful as well. We loved it so much, that later that week when we met up with some of our retreat group members, we all went to dinner at Mama Seledonia's and it was by far one of the best meals we had while in Peru. I highly recommend you do the cooking class.

Quality of Experience
Everything! The food, the people, the atmosphere. It was great.
Food
The different things we made--I normally don't like lamb, but the stew was delicous. It was great trying different fruits and spices. And the cheeses were incredible!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were all so friendly. Our guide through Peruvian Soul, Julio, was terrific. And Seledonia was a jewel!
Transport
We had a private transport so it was very easy to get around and to ask questions, talk to our guide and driver.
Piuray Lake Kayaking
Piuray Lake Kayaking
Peru

The lake was so pretty and our guide was a very passionate young man who loved the outdoors and taking us on our kayak journey. We were given wetsuits and taken to the water to start paddling. It was a very quiet lake, we were the only people on it for the longest time. Our guide told us about all the mountain ranges, the different birds that are there, some of the history, and at the end I jumped off and went swimming. The water was so refreshing! Oh, we also so flamingos. It was a great trip. Not very strenuous at all. After kayaking, we went back to shore and showered (they have a rudimentary outdoor shower) and were given a wonderful lunch cooked totally outdoors in a clay oven. It was so good, along with fresh fruits. Again, the people there were so kind and friendly. We were lucky and the weather was perfect!

Quality of Experience
Beautiful place to spend a relaxing day. So peaceful and the scenery was gorgeous.
Food
Everything was so fresh and delicious, even the things I wasn't crazy about. We tried everything and went back for seconds on most items. Try it all!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone was so friendly and kind. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
Transport
We were till with our guide Julio and then our guide on the lake was a young man who loved what he did--very enthusiastic about nature and his job.
Quadbike Tour Maras & Moray
Quadbike Tour Maras & Moray
Peru

This was a lot of fun--ATVs are a great way to get around! We had a little "training" session first before heading out and then we followed out guide off to Moray to see the Incan Experimental Lab. There wasn't much traffic and he went slowly so we didn't have to worry about keeping up. He gave signals to us when to change gears and when to slow down/stop. We were able to stop and take photos and ask questions. The Experimental Lab was incredible to see--the ingenuity of the Incans is mind blowing. We were there for about 15 minutes and then we went back the way we came and dropped the ATVs off. The whole ATV experience was probably 1.5-2 hours. We definitely enjoyed it. We then got back in our van and went to the Maras salt flats. There weren't many people there as it was late in the afternoon, so that was nice. The salt flats are beautiful, and the reflection of the sun just enhanced their beauty. Julio, our trusty guide, filled us in on the history, past and present, and it was fascinating. We saw some women actually scraping the salt into piles to let it dry. On the way out, we bought some salt to bring home with us. Definitely worth visiting.

Quality of Experience
Something different to do and a neat way to see scenery.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fun driver and very friendly.
Transport
We had a private tour so it was easy to follow our guide and talk to him/ask questions.
Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on Nov 18, 2024

Dear Graham & Patrick
I have not many words to express how happy I was when reading your review, and mostly that you had such a great time while you were traveling with us, and also for taking the time to review each experience. Julito sends his regards, he and Antigua Casona San Blas make such a good and personal experience, I wish all our travelers could experience.

Thank you for kind words, it was very nice crafting the best trip for you two. If you every come back to Peru, please let us know.
I wish you the best on your future trips!

Overall our group of six enjoyed the trip and...
Peru | Oct 12 - Oct 25, 2024

Lisa
Lisa S.
Lenexa, KS | Reviewed on Nov 03, 2024
Overall our group of six enjoyed the trip and KimKim made it a lot easier to get around by providing transfers for us. Unfortunately, we hit several snags that took away from the enjoyment of the trip. Twice the transfer did not show up or didn't indicate they were there for our party. Kimkim got it straightened out but that was a rough start at the airport. Several times we didn't get the room we thought we were getting (twins instead of kings, etc.) and at one time in Cusco we were dropped... Read more

Overall our group of six enjoyed the trip and KimKim made it a lot easier to get around by providing transfers for us. Unfortunately, we hit several snags that took away from the enjoyment of the trip. Twice the transfer did not show up or didn't indicate they were there for our party. Kimkim got it straightened out but that was a rough start at the airport. Several times we didn't get the room we thought we were getting (twins instead of kings, etc.) and at one time in Cusco we were dropped off at the bottom of a set of stairs (with all our luggage) to get to our hotel because the driver said he couldn't go down our street. At the end of the trip we were asked to pay for our rooms because there was confusion about payment from KimKim.

I would like to say that Kimkim was very helpful in connecting us with a pharmacy when my husband forgot his insulin in the Amazon.

Activity Reviews
Lima Food Tour
Lima Food Tour
Peru
Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero - Maras - Lunch at MV
Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero - Maras - Lunch at MV
Peru
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado

difficult to enjoy due to the extreme heat and humidity.

Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
PeruRail Titicaca Train: A Scenic Journey from Cusco to Puno
PeruRail Titicaca Train: A Scenic Journey from Cusco to Puno
Peru
Lake Titicaca Tour: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island
Lake Titicaca Tour: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island
Puno
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Nov 05, 2024
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your trip. I’d like to address a few points regarding your transfers. The driver was at the airport to meet you, but it seems there was a miscommunication about how to locate him. As soon as you contacted us at our emergency number, we were able to connect you with the driver who had been waiting. To avoid this in the future, we’ve instructed our drivers to display both the guest's name and “Miski Travels” on the sign, which should make it...
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Hi Lisa,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your trip. I’d like to address a few points regarding your transfers. The driver was at the airport to meet you, but it seems there was a miscommunication about how to locate him. As soon as you contacted us at our emergency number, we were able to connect you with the driver who had been waiting. To avoid this in the future, we’ve instructed our drivers to display both the guest's name and “Miski Travels” on the sign, which should make it easier for future travelers to spot them.

Regarding your arrival in Aguas Calientes by train, the hotel staff is generally present at the station to assist guests with walking to the hotel after the train arrives. Unfortunately, there are no car transfers available in this rural area. I apologize if this wasn’t clear, and we will provide better instructions on how to locate the hotel staff at the station, so they can assist in guiding our future guests to the hotel.

We’ve processed the refund for the hotel payment you had to pay, and we do apologize for any confusion this caused toward the end of your trip as it was not our intention. If you could let us know which hotel rooms did not meet your expectations, I would be happy to follow up with our team to understand what happened. Some of the hotel locations are in areas where larger vehicles have difficulty accessing, so our team did their best to get you as close as possible to the entrance. We’ve made a note to be more mindful when booking travelers in the San Blas area to ensure smoother access.

Thanks again for your valuable feedback, and we appreciate your understanding.

Johanna

The trip was truly incredible and beyond our ...
Peru | Sep 7 - Sep 25, 2024

Mark
Mark D.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2024
The trip was truly incredible and beyond our expectations, to be honest. We spent roughly 13 days traveling between Lima, the Amazon, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco. Next, we headed to Argentina for 6 days where we fell in love with Buenos Aires during our time there and at a Gaucho ranch in addition to a stunning 2 days at Iguazu Falls where we even wnet to Brazil for the day! Kristy from Kim Kim was a fantastic help throughout the booking and trip process; her knowledge was... Read more

The trip was truly incredible and beyond our expectations, to be honest. We spent roughly 13 days traveling between Lima, the Amazon, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco. Next, we headed to Argentina for 6 days where we fell in love with Buenos Aires during our time there and at a Gaucho ranch in addition to a stunning 2 days at Iguazu Falls where we even wnet to Brazil for the day!

Kristy from Kim Kim was a fantastic help throughout the booking and trip process; her knowledge was key to ensuring the trip exactly met our expectations, and it didn't disappoint. She was even available throughout the trip for any issues or questions we had and provided some brilliant insider knowledge on food, trips, and recommendations she knew we would like!

All the elements worked seamlessly from travel to flights and hotels, so we didn’t have to worry or think about anything, to be honest—it was very slick. Finally, a special thank you to our guides, with whom we spent some unforgettable times: Henry in the Amazon, Frank in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Feddy at Iguazu Falls, and Rosa in Buenos Aires. All of you really made the trip special and one we will never forget!

Planning is now underway for a return to South America next year! :)

Hotel Reviews
Be Jardin Escondido by Coppola
Buenos Aires

What a place! The staff and the hotel were 10/10 in every way. It really is a beautiful small boutique hotel (with 4 rooms) in a brilliant Buenos Aires neighborhood.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Such a big thank you, as everyone was so nice and really made the stay very special. :)
Cleanliness & Comfort
Las Qolqas EcoResort Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo

Beautiful! We could have stayed here for weeks; it was very peaceful in beautiful surroundings. The food and spa next to the river were also just perfect.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado

What a 3 days in the Amazon! Just incredible. Our guide Henry was a fountain of knowledge throughout. What a location, too! The food was great, and the stunning main house where you eat is beautiful. The only thing needed was some pillows for the chairs at the tables; it would make dining much more comfortable. ;)

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
All were brilliant, but special thanks to our guide Henry. His passion, knowledge, and jokes really made the excursions and adventures even more unique.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palacio del Inka Cusco
Cusco

Stunning hotel in the center of Cusco just beautiful! Make sure you look out for the baby alpaca in the courtyard; he loves carrots! :) We loved the spa and water therapy as well; it’s a must after a long day or if you need some R&R.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel
Puerto Iguazú

Jungle hotel where you are right in it, with bouncing bridges that connect the buildings (fun)! There’s a great adults' pool overlooking the river (perfect for a few sundowners). We found it to be the perfect laid-back hotel for exploring Iguazu.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Lima

Right in the center of town, great location, and just 1 minute from the train station. It’s okay for a night with a view if you’re there to see Machu Picchu, but the rooms could use some better ventilation plus quite noisy. The staff were helpful, and oxygen is available quickly if the altitude gets to you.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pullman Lima Miraflores
Miraflores, Lima

Perfect city hotel right on the Pacific Ocean!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Lima Food Tour - (PM Tour)
Lima Food Tour - (PM Tour)
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
v v tasty and fantatsic to go to 4 different places and explore the city!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
really good
Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Nov 04, 2024

Hi Mark,

Thank you so much for taking the time to review your trip for us. I am so happy to hear you had such a wonderful trip. Thank you for trusting me with the planning! I'd be happy to help again with any future trips to South America. Take care! :)

Best,
Kristy

Great trip. Highlights included the food to...
Peru | Oct 12 - Oct 25, 2024

Terry
Terry M.
Murfreesboro, TN | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2024
Great trip. Highlights included the food tour with Patricia, the Machu Pichu tour with Fisher, and the Tour of lake Titikaka with Jose was the best!
Too many highlights to mention but KimKim did a fabulous job organizing for us. Thank you!!!!!
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Great trip. Highlights included the food tour with Patricia, the Machu Pichu tour with Fisher, and the Tour of lake Titikaka with Jose was the best!
Too many highlights to mention but KimKim did a fabulous job organizing for us. Thank you!!!!!

Hotel Review
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Wonderful hotel, Fabulous restaurant at the hotel, and Luis and the front desk was soooo helpful! Thank you! Terry

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Activity Review
Lima Food Tour
Lima Food Tour
Peru

Patricia was fabulous!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Nov 04, 2024

Thank you for your positive feedback Terry! I’m happy to hear you had a great time in Peru.

I look forward to helping with your future South American travels.

Johanna

Our guides and transportation were all genera...
Peru | Oct 12 - Oct 25, 2024

Cathy
Cathy M.
Leawood, KS | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
Our guides and transportation were all generally good. Jose in Lake Titicaca area was outstanding! Read more

Our guides and transportation were all generally good. Jose in Lake Titicaca area was outstanding!

Hotel Review
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

This hotel was a delight! The setting is beautiful among native trees and plants - the hotel staff were knowledgeable and very helpful and welcoming - the restaurant provided delicious food and great service and the location is so convenient if you plan on riding the train to Macho Piccho or anywhere else!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Nov 04, 2024

Thank you for your review Cathy. I’m glad to hear you had a great time in Peru!

Hope we can help you in your future South American travel,
Johanna

Joanna and the KimKim team did a great job co...
Peru | Oct 12 - Oct 25, 2024

Laura
Laura K.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

Joanna and the KimKim team did a great job coordinating our trip. The airport/train/hotel transfers and handoffs were seamless and made our experience stress free.

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Oct 30, 2024

Glad to hear you had a great time in Peru Laura! We look forward to helping you with your future South America travels.

Johanna

I’d do it again!
Peru | Oct 8 - Oct 23, 2024

pam
pam g.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024

All of the guides were great. Not only were they knowledgeable, they were very aware of our adjustments to the altitude and had very good suggestions.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Oct 29, 2024

Hi Pam,
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm happy to know that our guides provided you all a n unforgettable experience. I'm sharing this with Lisbeth and with the rest of our team.
Hugs from all the Andean Travel Experience family!
Liz.

The most memorable was of course Machu Picchu...
Peru | Oct 8 - Oct 23, 2024

Grace
Grace J.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2024

The most memorable was of course Machu Picchu. Our guide Javier was excellent and a great photographer.
Inkaterra Hacienda was amazing. Enjoyed the privacy.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Oct 29, 2024

Hi Grace,
Thank you very much for the great comment!
It was a pleasure to help you with your experience in Peru.
Please take care!
Kind regards.
Liz.