Aspiring Adventures

I knew nothing about Peru before I went, but Lupe, Natty, Yuri, and everyone on the Aspiring Adventures team that kimkim connected us to were great. We learned a ton about Peru's culture, cuisine and wildlife and I'd absolutely recommend Peru, Aspiring Adventures, and kimkim for anyone who buys a cheap flight to Peru knowing nothing and wants to come out with an amazing experience and a new appreciation for every kind of potato and pisco.

Overall we found the trip to be a very positive experience, both of our guides Justino & Ale were excellent and provided us with a unique experience of the countries we toured. The planned excursion trips met all of our desired goals and were both very interesting and interactive. The accommodations for the most part were okay some locations were not particularly well kept and lacked internet access. That said the trip was well planned and put together, we had a very good time and can say with confidence that it was a memorable experience for the both of us.

Cole & Ray

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Hacienda La Cienega

Cotopaxi

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Llipimpac Guesthouse

Cusco

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Unuwasi Hotel & Villa

Calca

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Terrazas del Inca

Aguas Calientes

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Eureka lodge ( former Kuychipunku)

Ollantaytambo

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Bird Garden Guest House

Quito

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Posada J

Baños

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Hotel Villa Laguna

Puerto Ayora

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Hotel Cally Galapagos

Puerto Villamil

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Arrival and explore Cusco

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Explore Pisac and try Cuy in Lamay Village

Galapagos Islands

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Bike into the Lares Valley

Galapagos Islands

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Coffee and cacao

Galapagos Islands

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Having traveled quite a bit, this was one of the best trips I’ve had so far. Lupe put our trip together within two weeks! We got to do everything we had hoped for and each transition could not have been any smoother. Our guides Yuri and Natalia took exceptional care of us and felt like family by the time we left. It was a mother daughter trip and I have never felt more safe and cared for. Thank you Peru and thank you Aspiring Adventures!!!

Amazing Andean Vacation

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Inkarri

Cusco

The only negative of the entire trip was Inkarri Hotel. The location was great and the staff were excellent and friendly but the hotel itself was not well kept. The sleeping quarters were okay although the room stayed cold despite the heaters. The bathroom was very small, the showers were cold to lukewarm and unfortunately periodically the bathroom smelled like sewage.

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Cold rooms and the bathroom left much to be desired

La Casona de Yucay

Cusco

Fantastic hotel, great bar and food. Idyllic location. The best hotel in our trip

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Hatun Inti Classic Machupicchu

Machu Picchu

Very good hotel in a busy location and easy access to the train and bus.

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Crowne Plaza

Lima

Good hotel in Milaflores, Lima. Conveniently located and good amenities

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Welcome to Cusco!

Cusco

Was great. Justino was fantastic and took great care of us. Very professional, yet with a charm and friendliness that was very endearing.

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Stunning scenery in the Sacred Valley, wildlife rescue center and more!

Peru

Was great with Paul driving and Justino riding shotgun and being our personal guide. We learned so much about Peruvian and Andean culture. Was exhilarating. Kids loved the anomal experiences tremendously.

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Lamay village life!

Sacred Valley

Truly enjoyed it. A short immersion into the village life in Peru.

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Machu Picchu!

Peru

What can I say? Breathtaking! Otherworldly !! Justino was a kind guide as well, paced it well taking into account our kids pace.

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So Justino is just awesome!!!

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The South Valley!

Cusco

Was a slower day as we were fairly exhausted from the previous days. The morning we relaxed and walked around in Cusco and the afternoon was spent visiting couple of locations and we visited a Shaman who "read" our fortunes using Coca leaves.

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Bye Cusco!

Cusco

Flew to Lima. Plane was delayed so our evening in Lima was rather short. We did walk around Milaflores.

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Lima sightseeing

Peru

Arturo was great. Went to the local markets and indulged in the wares. Saw central Lima and ate at a local restaurant. Amazing experience compresses in 6-7 hrs. Arturo dropped us off at the beach front and we walked back to the hotel for some Pisco sours and the dinner. Sad to be leaving this amazing and friendly country.

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Good-Bye Peru!

Peru

Dropped us off at the airport in time and off we head back home and to reality.

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We had a amazing trip to Peru! Aspiring Adventures took the stress out of the trip. It was so reassuring to have our driver and guide waiting for us every day. Justino was the best guide - he anticipated our needs and adjusted as we needed to to ensure we had the best trip possible! Trip of a lifetime!!

Justino was fantastic. He was funny and knowledgeable, made us feel welcome and called us family which by the time we said goodbye is exactly what we felt like.
Each of our hotel's were perfectly chosen, small thing's like hot water in Pisac or face clothes in Cusco could have made them better though to North America travelers. We did find all of our host's lovely and gracious though and enjoyed their accommodations.
Perhaps adding a down day in the middle of a 10 day tour for relaxation is something you might suggest to other groups, ours found that we were quite tired by the time we finishing but they may be our fault for not thinking we'd need one.
Ruben was a great driver, at all times I felt safe in his van.
In the end this was an amazing trip and I thank you for your time and planning.

We just finished an amazing trip to Peru. Justino was an excellent guide who provided us with an authentic Peruvian experience. We were able to engage with locals, stay at family run hotels and learn about the history of the area. Our driver Reuben was also amazing, caring, and fantastic driver who safely drove us each day. I would highly recommend Aspiring Adventures to anyone looking for a uniquely personalized Peruvian adventure!

We took a trip to Peru (primarily Sacred Valley) over Thanksgiving with our 3 kids and our friends with 2 kids and had an absolutely lovely time. Our guide, Justino, and the driver, Ruben, were A+. Knowledgeable, flexible, fun, kind--all of the things that help make a trip comfortable and safe and delightful, they provided us with. This is our second trip to have taken with a "kimkim" vetted team and we have had special, memorable experiences. Very grateful. Highly recommend.

Hotel Reviews

Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel

Cusco

Beautiful colonial style. Well appointed rooms and lovely breakfast and food amenities. Can't beat the location.

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Aranwa Sacred Valley

Urubamba

Well appointed and a stunningly beautiful property.

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Machu Picchu

A special retreat, well appointed, clean, beautiful, staffed with kind and hospitable people. The food is delicious, the grounds are stunning.

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Belmond Miraflores Park

Lima

This hotel was perfection. It is beautiful, service oriented and has a lovely location. We couldn't have been happier with our stay. We felt extremely well taken care of.

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Moray and Salineras with optional ATVing

Peru

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Machu Picchu!

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

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Paddle on Lake Piuray

Peru

Very special and unique experience. We loved everything about it.

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Experience Peruvian village life

Peru

It was very special.hospitable and accommodating. We loved getting a glimpse into highlander life--the kids got to dress up in traditional clothes and get a sense of what life is like for people. Beautiful day.

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Patty and her team at Aspiring Adventures in Peru took care of every detail for our 9-day journey. From airport transportation to our guide/driver team of Aldo and Paul (a.k.a Paul-do), we were shown the incredible history of the Inca civilization through hiking, climbing, and food. Aldo encouraged us to keep climbing to the very top of Waynupicchu, and we're so glad that we did. What an amazing accomplishment and view!

(Our local specialist was Katy)

Our family recently returned from the most memorable journey in Peru. Katy spent many months planning a trip that was exactly what we hoped for - very active and very informative! Our guide, Aldo Sanchez, was a wealth a knowledge on all things Inca and Peru related. His English was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed his company. The first five nights we stayed in local accommodations along the way and each stay provided deeper insight into Peruvian culture. In addition to the wonderous hikes of Macchu Picchu, Huayana Picchu, Huchuy Qosqo, and a snowy Rainbow Mountain, we enjoyed paddle boarding with David on Lake Piuray, experiencing Lamay with Franco, Marta, and Matthew and climbing through the endless Inca and pre-Inca ruins. We will remember this incredible adventure forever! Thank you to the amazing team at KimKim for your attention to every detail and exceeding all expectations!