Kimkim Trip Reviews for Peru

This hotel is right across from the airport, so extremely convenient. It's nothing special in terms of rooms or amenities, but it suited our needs perfectly (arrived to Lima late and had an early flight the next morning).

Great location if you're interested in exploring the Amazon rainforest, since it's relatively close to Puerto Maldonado (10 minute drive followed by a 45 minute boat ride). It also has more creature comforts than I suspect is typical for a jungle hotel, the food was better than I expected, and the excursions and the guides were excellent. One thing to be aware of is that there's no cell service there and they don't have wi-fi.

This was a gorgeous hotel and a convenient base for the Sacred Valley. We generally like to explore in the evenings and there really isn't much within walking distance, but we had long days and early mornings, so we were pretty tired by the time we got back anyway.

I absolutely loved this hotel. The location was perfect - extremely close to the train station and just a tiny bit off the main tourist strip so you could easily walk around but it was quiet at night. The giant jacuzzi in the room was perfect for after our Inca Trail hike.

This was easily my least favorite of the hotels we stayed at. The room was small and dark and had little annoyances - no outlets near the bed, which is frustrating since most people use Cusco as a base for early excursions, and just about everyone uses their phone as an alarm. There also wasn't a full-length mirror anywhere in the room and the bathroom only had one towel hook - these are such obvious oversights and easy fixes that it shows a lack of care on the hotel's part. The location was decent - it was on the main avenue, but the opposite end as a lot of stuff; we had a 15-20 minute walk to get to most bars, restaurants, and shops. On the positive side, the bed was comfortable and the staff were friendly.

Great location, right by the lake, with a private dock for excursions to the floating islands. I wish the overall ambiance in the common areas were better since there's nothing within walking distance. The restaurant and bar very much felt like you were sitting in a hotel lobby, but the quality of food and drink was pretty good. There also wasn't anywhere to refill water bottles. They sold large bottles for really cheap so it wasn't a huge deal, but it seemed unnecessary to waste all that plastic. The room was quite comfortable.

I loved this hotel. The location was perfect, right in the heart of Miraflores. It had all the amenities you might want, including a gym and heated rooftop pool, and a fun rooftop bar. The room was small but comfortable and well laid out, and soundproofing was excellent. We were right below the rooftop bar on Friday and Saturday night, and didn't hear any noise from it. The breakfast was also really good, and staff friendly.

I'm only going to do one review for the three days we were here, because the excursions were in a different order from this itinerary. We really enjoyed all of the activities though. There was a decent amount of physical activity but nothing too strenuous, and we saw some great wildlife over the course of the three days. We had the same guide each day, and he was was excellent.

I had no idea what to expect going into this activity, but I really enjoyed it. You really need to do it with a guide so that you actually know what you're looking at, and Julio was outstanding for that. The salt mines at Maras were really impressive, as was the Inca site at Moray, even more so when we were getting an explanation of their purpose while walking through them.

I think this was our first meal not at a hotel, and it was excellent. It was really fun to learn about and watch the underground cooking process (they essentially made a natural underground pressure cooker), and all the food was delicious. The farm also has a distillery and coffee roaster onsite - we were able to do a tasting at the distillery which was also fun.

The Inca site walk was really interesting and fun to explore. We didn't spend much time going through the village, I think because of our stop at a brewery on the way back. The timing worked out well for us since we had a very early start for the Inca trail the next day, but I wouldn't have minded a bit more time in the village.

Such a cool experience. I'm really glad we did this, rather than just taking the bus directly to Machu Picchu. The hike was hard but definitely manageable, and our guide was patient. Climbing up to the Sun Temple and getting the first birds eye view of Machu Picchu was incredible and made the whole experience worth it.

Great overview of Machu Picchu, really cool to walk through the ruins, and Julio's background information was really interesting and useful.

The food was really good, lots of options to choose from.

It was cool to interact directly with the bartender and watch him make unique cocktails. For each one, he gave us three straws for us to share the drink, and I would have strongly preferred that he divided them into three glasses, even though it would have impacted the presentation. Also, no cooking was involved; it was just drinks. That's fine, since we had a large lunch immediately after, but the title is misleading.

Great overview of the city, lots of interesting information.

Seledonia is such a fun personality, and the class was great. It was very hands on, and we had a great time.

This was about 10 hours including the stops. We had to get to Puno somehow, and a long bus ride is never going to be fun, and this one was relatively comfortable. The stops were nice in theory, but all of them were about twice as long as necessary - they ranged from 40-60 minutes, and 20-30 would have been sufficient to stretch our legs and see the sites. The bus was supposed to have wifi which they never turned on, and the guide was extremely talkative without really providing much useful information. Overall, a relatively comfortable way to get from Cusco to Puno though.

We had a private tour with pickup from our hotel's dock, which was really nice. It was great to meet with one of the local communities and see their way of life.

Worth a stop on the way to the airport, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Fun to walk around the tombs though.

We did the evening tour due to a flight delay, and had a great time. There was a lot of back and forth between Barranco and Miraflores, which meant a lot of time in the car. I loved the guided walk around Barranco and there were plenty of restaurants there, so I think I would have preferred staying in that neighborhood and doing a walking food tour, especially since we were staying in Miraflores and it's very tourist friendly, so we could have done those spots on our own. We had a fun time though.

My favorite activity of the trip, it was magical. The guide was instructive and nice and the lunch was good!

The hike itself is great! Too many people asking to ride a horse and bad toilets but overall reslly great. But I did NOT enjoy the drive. I got scared we were going to fall off the cliff. We did ask our driver to slow down but still, the road is very very dangerous.

I loved it! We were grouped with 2 other young couples so it made the whole experience really fun. I thought it was one night too long though. In 2 days we had done the best activities. It was so hot that after 2 days we got tired of the heat (no fan or air con)Also, we did not get to choose our activities like it was described on kimkim. I was also having diarrhea the whole time I was there, probably because of the water.

Casa República in Lima was absolutely delightful. We loved staying in this charming old building with its personalized treatment from the staff. It had a very personal, boutique feel that made us feel right at home. The service was exceptional, and the vibe of the place was just perfect for us. It was the ideal start to our trip. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who prefers a more intimate and unique hotel experience

Staying at Antigua Casona San Blas in Cusco was wonderful. This hotel had a very traditional and cozy atmosphere, which we appreciated greatly. It felt very personal and was definitely our style. The service was attentive and the ambiance was perfect for our first stay in Cusco. It truly set the tone for the rest of our trip.

Our stay at Palacio del Inka Cusco was good, although it was more of a commercial hotel, which isn't typically our style. It wasn't as personal or intimate as the other hotels we stayed at, but it was still a high-quality experience. The service was great and there were no complaints, but we simply prefer smaller, more boutique-style hotels. In hindsight, we would have preferred to return to the first hotel in Cusco, as it was more suited to our tastes.

Visiting Machu Picchu was an absolute highlight of our trip. The experience was simply breathtaking. We had a private guide who was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and significance of the site, which really enriched our visit. My husband and son did the hike to Machu Picchu via Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna the day before and it was a perfect lead-up to discovering the treasures of this iconic place. The whole experience was well-organized and we felt very well taken care of.

Clean, good food, nice comfy robes, water.

Great food. Plus the adorable llamas and alpacas.

Since we ended up traveling at night, this wasn’t very scenic.

This food tour was a great introduction to Peru. The guide not only shared knowledge about the country’s food culture, but also its rich history.

This is a very special place with tons to see. A must do for birders and wildlife enthusiasts!

We spent a wonderful discovering many sites wishing the sacred valley. The mountain view lunch was fabulous with the spectacular views and lamas/alpacas roaming around. The salt mines were surprisingly interesting as well!

The most terrifying thing I have ever done and would do it again in a second! The guides were exceptional. Very fun for teens.

This truly is a wondrous place. While it is a major tourist attraction, the walk up to the sun gate made it feel much less crowded. The Sumaq hotel is exquisite. Our guide, Claudio, was also so passionate and knowledgeable.

Very loud club next building. Too loud till 2-3 am

we cancelled the trip to puno and wished we got refunded for this. whether this is the problem of the hotel or kimkim we will not know.

this was a highlight for my 10 year old.

cancelled this part of the trip. We would like to be re-imbursed.

cancelled this trip. Please re-imburse us.

Comfortable room in a beautiful area. Loved that it had demos and activities everyday. We learned how to make a ceviche and how to prepapre a pisco sour. Staff was very nice.

We spent the majority of the trip at this hotel. Good location. The first room we had was small. But the second time we stayed there, out room was bigger. Breakfast could use more options.

Only spent one night here on the way to Macchu Picchu. The hotel was very busy. Appreciated that they deliver the bags straight to the train station after check out. Room was comfortable.

Hidden gem right off the train station. Beautiful ambiance and great breakfast. Rooms were big.

Very comfortable pillows!

Our guide was wonderful. We visited some wonderful restaurants and had the best tiradito. Great way to start our 12-day journey and introduce Peruvian cuisine.

Wonderful and knowledgeable guide. Larco Museum is incredible. Wish this tour included more about Perú's 2 saints.

Emilia, our guide, was very knowledgeable. Dont miss this tour!

You get to learn about the Incas and agriculture. The salt mines are very cool. Worth the Trip!

Beautiful hotel, large rooms. Generous breakfast. Coffee and ice cream shop at the hotel.

Clean large rooms. Well situated at the bus stop for MP. Simple breakfast. Thin walls.

Good location. Rooms are small but clean. Excellent staff, responsive to concerns. No air-conditioning, and windows open to enclosure, not fresh air.

Fun activity for active teenagers. Took longer than anticipated, so should have brought food.

Location of the hotel is great. Friendly staff. However, hot water was a problem when taking showers. Water was lukewarm.

Hotel was fine. But the water for shower was unstable: it swings between hot and freezing with no warnings. Not a very pleasant experience.

This lodge was super awesome. We loved the little town it is located and the room was spacious and comfortable. Really enjoyed the stay. We went to the hot springs near the hotel and it was nice.

Hotel was fine. But hot water was an issue for taking shower. The water was lukewarm.

Our hiking trip was amazing!!!!! We were with https://x-tremetourbulencia.com/our-porters-2/ and our tour guide was Joel. The hiking was 4days/3 nights. We had a small group of 9 people. The porters and guide were amazing people, without them, it would have been impossible to hike the Inca Trail.

This hotel was awesome! It had a jacuzzi in the room which was amazing for our tired body after hiking the Inca trail for 4 days!

This tour was the least favorite of ours. I felt it was not necessary after hiking the Inca trail. Too much driving (all day, 7am to 6pm) with occasional breaks to see the sites. Could do without.

Amazing location and loved the hot springs

Nice spa hotel with good facilities

Good overall hotel.

Loved the hotel and location. Shame we were there for only one night!

Excellent hotel, loved the hotel layout and personalised details. Amazing location and truely boutique hotel.

Excellent location in the middle of the Amazon! Rooms, lounge and food was amazing and made our forest experience unforgettable

Inca trail is a must do and unforgettable experience. While it tested our resilience, we enjoyed every part of the trail with some breathtaking views of the valley and finishing of with amazing views of Machu Pichu.

Same as above

The monastery was the main highlight of the tour. Rest of the tour was good but not impressive.

Loved every bit of this amazing experience! The river was fab with its rapids and definitely recommend this activity to future travelers

Was surprisingly good and nice overview of different fruits, vegetables and Peruvian foods

Absolutely brilliant and amazing tour. Our guide , Peter, was excellent, with great personality and good knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and made it truly memorable.

Colca canyon was amazing, though really very crowded and that made the experience a bit unpleasant. Enjoyed seeing a lot of condors!!!

Enjoyed the tour! Experience was average and perhaps could have been better structured!

Fantastic experience and thoroughly enjoyed the quad bikes. Excellent way to see Moras and Moras.

Rainbow mountains were stunning sights and great views. Only issue was a long journey each way and quite tiring ! But only way to do it!

Was fantastic experience and loved every part of this trip to the Amazon forests. Right from landing in Puerto Maldonado to reaching the lodge through the river, Rainforest expeditions were excellent in organising every aspect of the trip and making it memorable! We enjoyed the stay at Refugio, the lounge, rooms, food and staff hospitality. Our guide Victor was amazing and gave us unforgettable experience showing different animals and creatures and all the forest walks very great!

Lovely lodge , we had a great time with our guide Victor who was really knowledgeable but also very enthusiastic. He really made the trip enjoyable

Functional and does the job

The staff were great but the hotel itself was average , there wasn’t much to do

Fab hotel with great vibe and location

A spa hotel but nothing around .

Lovely little haven in the busy touristy town . We didn’t get to spend much time as got here after the Inca trail

We loved this little gem in the middle of Cusco . There were special perks like hot water bottle waiting for us after a long day . The hotel was really well designed and breakfast was great

Great way to get to know the city. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable

Well Organised and beautiful Chilli river ! The activity was great , the guide was amazing

Was a great experience and way to try out local food

The tour was the right size , good mix of people and great guide who helped us with the altitude

This could have been good , the guide was keen and enthusiastic but not very knowledgeable

We loved this activity, great was to see the historic ruins and landscape

The guides were amazing and was an experience of a lifetime. Need more than an average level of fitness due to the altitude

The Polcoyo doesn’t have the same colours and wow factor has the other mountain. Also the guide didn’t prepare us for the altitude and I was really ill when I got to the mountain

Absolutely had the best time in the forest , really authentic and the the service was great . It took us a night to get used to the ‘no walls’ . Our guide Victor was amazing and activities are well spread out . Only one feedback is that the first day the food ran out which was not great .

There is no better place to stay than Refugio Amazonas! The local guides are built for knowing where and when the wildlife will come. We got to see all different types of monkeys, capybaras, macaws, caimans, frogs, turtles, snakes, and tons of insects! Thanks to the efforts of the biologists, we got to see the very rare crestled eagle nest. You will absolutely need good hiking boots, flashlight or head lamp, bug repellant, and binoculars. Light long pants and long sleeved shirst are essential. Get ready for the time of your life! The food offered was delicious and refreshing! It fueled our bodies for the hikes and adventures. At night, the bar offered all sorts of drinks and coffees. The beds were protected by elegant mosquito nests, so we slept peacefully to the sounds of the rainforest. The shower was so tranquil and relaxing. They even offer massages!

Machu Picchu was amazing. We did Circuit 2 and it was perfect. Our team got to see everything and learn so much. It is a lot of stairs, so please stretch and stay hydrated. It is well worth it!

I cannot say enough about the staff and guides! I love the leave-no-trace mentality in order to preserve and save the Amazon. Refugio Amazonas will make sure you are taken care of and are having a great time! We got to see a variety of different animals, to include monkeys, macaws, turtles, frogs, capybaras, insects, and so much more! This is the only place to experience the Amazon as it really is!

I cannot say enough about the staff and guides! I love the leave-no-trace mentality in order to preserve and save the Amazon. Refugio Amazonas will make sure you are taken care of and are having a great time! We got to see a variety of different animals, to include monkeys, macaws, turtles, frogs, capybaras, insects, and so much more! This is the only place to experience the Amazon as it really is!

Refugio Amazonas made sure our departure was stress-free and easy. We got to enjoy a nice breakfast and off we went in the boat. The porters take care of the baggage, so you can focus on spotting the last bit of animals. The boat trip down the Amazon gives you time to reflect on your once-in-a-lifetime stay. I would come back in a heart beat!

Our arrival in Cusco with tour was to Ollantaytambo. This is NOT recommended on the first day!!! 1 in 5 people experience elevation sickness and it is real! The reason this got 4 stars is because the tour is incredible and the guide was so knowledeable. If I had not gotten elevation sickness, it would be 5 stars. The guide gave me local medicine to ensure I was comfortable.

This is an amazing tour. You get to see all of the amazing Incan structures and learn about their way of life. It is an authentic experience at your comfort level. You want this tour!

Large room with breath taking views very comfortable lovely breakfast and Evening meal

The management and staff are extremely nice and helpful especially when my fiancee was short of breath they fixed her up with oxygen in reception The room was fantastic with views of the mountains Breakfast was superb with lots of choice

Well this hotel does tick the box for location the staff were ok but it was a very busy hotel and they did the basic as they needed to do

Amazing train ride and music and drinks 🍷

Just amazing with an amazing guide mind you the bus ride up the mountain was a bit scary

A beautiful setting right on the ocean. The acocmmodations were very luxurious and scenic.

Hotel was super clean, the staff was very helpful and friendly, and the breakfast was amazing. Thank you, everybody!

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion has truly amazing food! We couldn't believe the level of cuisine that was offered to us at every meal. Staff was friendly and helpful. The accommodations were scenic and clean. We really enjoyed our stay.

The accommodations, food , and staff were all amazing.

Unfortunately we were here only briefly, so I don't have many details to share. I will say that the hotel staff went out of their way to prepare a box lunch for us, since we had to leave before breakfast started. That was greatly appreciated!

We enjoyed walking the Sacred Valley. Being outside and personal with the sites was engaging.

This visit was a blast! We had fun with our docent, Gabriel. He was funny, entertaining, and very knowledgeable.

What a lot of fun! It was nice to share an experience like this with other travel groups from various places around the globe.

Pictures don't do justice to Machu Picchu! The amizing constructions surrounded by inspiring mountains and valleys takes your breath away!

The only way to truly appreciate the Nazca lines is from the air. I'm glad I did this, but I won't do it again.