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
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
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
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
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
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