Kimkim for South America, look no further!
Peru | Sep 3 - Sep 17, 2023

Kakoli
Kakoli K.
India | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2023

Our trip to Peru was amazing and unforgettable! Firstly, a huge applause for Johanna Fabian, our Trip Planner. She was with me beginning to end. She helped plan our trip in detail and customised it in every way that I wanted. She responded promptly to all my mails and queries, and it is because of her attitude, experience and promptness, that I felt confident in proceeding with Kimkim! Even after we landed in Lima, she was following up with me about the trip! A very big thank you to Johanna!
The transfers were very good and there were Kimkim representatives on time, in every place where we needed to be received!
The handling was smooth as silk with every arrangement in place completely in sync with the trip plan!
The hotels were superb!Especially wonderful was the Antigua Sans Blas in Cusco!Ours was a 4 star trip but the AC Hotel by Marriott in Lima and GHL Hotel in Puno were 5 star!
Guides Carlos ( Lima Gourmet), Flor in Cusco, Sacred Valley, Manchu Picchu and Marcia in Titicaca were wonderful and well-informed,! Flor is an excellent photographer too! Kristy and Johanna , of course, we’re excellent planners!

Our once -in- a - lifetime holiday to Peru was as magical and unforgettable as it was, thanks to Kimkim! We will definitely recommend your services to friends and family and plan to travel to South America again with you!

Hotel Reviews
AC Hotel by Marriott Lima Miraflores
Lima

Excellent service! Amazing delectable breakfast spread! Location couldn’t get better - in Miraflores, right at the Larcomar and Malecon!

Authenticity & Character
Location
In Miraflores, right on the Larcomar and Malecon, overlooking the Pacific!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Breakfast was super
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado

Absolutely fabulous arrangements in the middle of the Amazon forest! The food is unbelievably good, including the service by Antonio and team! However, there are power cuts from 10:30 pm till 5 am and from 3:30 pm till 5:30 pm. The afternoon cuts are unbearably hot , the nights are still tolerable because it gets cool, if you’re lucky! There could be extra fans just above the bed and some extra light points.

Authenticity & Character
Very stylish cabanas!
Location
Staff
Excellent service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and stylish but extremely hot during the power cuts. Must provide a ceiling fan above the bed or at least a stand fan. There should be a light in the shower and bathroom, too creepy just to use the lantern for light.
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Beautiful hotel, absolutely marvellous staff! Such prompt and polite service. The breakfast is amazing! The 24/7 coca tea and mint tea, served with a smile in the room and the hot water bags tucked into the bed at dusk were so so nice!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful property
Location
Walking distance to the plaza / centre
Staff
So efficient, polite , prompt and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Full marks for comfort , cleanliness and care!
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Simple and sweet! Interesting location right on the railway platform!!

Authenticity & Character
Nice views, large organic garden
Location
Walking distance from car park, hence you can wheel your luggage on your own to the hotel. Since it’s on the rail platform, it’s very easy to hop on to the train!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Located in a noisy street. Reception staff very efficient but dining room staff too busy, unwelcoming, unhelpful. Clearly overworked! This hotel is more like a 3 star , rather than a 4 star property
Staff
Dining room staff are poorly trained, clearly overworked, unwilling, unhelpful with orders ( language barrier)
Cleanliness & Comfort
GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno
Lago Titicaca, Puno

Beautiful location right on Lake Titicaca! Couldn’t ask for more! Prompt service, efficient receptionist especially Lucienne. Vast breakfast selection, very good service by Johann! We were allowed a late checkout at 2 pm since our flight was in the early evening, much appreciated!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on Lake Titicaca, rooms with lake views, a gorgeous lookout point !
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Morning visit to Ollantaytambo and train to AC
Morning visit to Ollantaytambo and train to AC
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Perurail Viatadome from Ollyantaytambo to Aquas Calentes is an unforgettable experience, do not miss it!
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Food
Unbelievable food - choices, preparation and service , in the middle of the Amazon! A big thanks to Antonio and team!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rico was good
Transport
Nice boat
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions
Puerto Maldonado

We couldn’t do the Gamitana Creek tour because the boat was not available. Should ideally have better planning of schedules so that all trips are possible

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cusco Tour
Cusco Tour
Peru

Flor, our guide, was exceptional! Very well informed, articulate and patient!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Into the Amazon: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Into the Amazon: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ideally keep at least 1.5 hours to get from your Lima hotel to Lima airport. The traffic is heavy. The airport is busy and chaotic! And most of the staff do not speak English. So have a lot of time in hand to avoid all these stresses!
Transport
Depart Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Depart Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Peru

The transport from the reserve by water and then to the airport, along with our “stored” luggage was extremely smooth and efficient. A big thanks to Jordan, who handled the transport and checkin / check out!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly from Puno to Lima, Depart Peru
Fly from Puno to Lima, Depart Peru
Puno

The hotel was very kind to allow a late check out. So our departure was very relaxed!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Please keep 1.5 hours from Puno to Juliaca airport, it is far. 1 hour isn’t really enough! Thankfully the airport is small and not too busy.
Transport
Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco - Pisac - Maras  - Moray
Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco - Pisac - Maras - Moray
Peru

Detailed visit to all these places. Flor was very good!

Quality of Experience
Food
Amazing food, beautifully plated at Mountain View, with views of mountains , glaciers and llamas! Fantastic experience!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Excellent big car to ourselves! Very food driver Alex!
Machu Picchu Excursion (Circuit 1, 2, 3, or 4)
Machu Picchu Excursion (Circuit 1, 2, 3, or 4)
Peru
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Puno: Free day
Welcome to Puno: Free day
Puno

Unforgettable journey on the Perurail Titicaca! Do not miss this! Speak to your planner accordingly since it’s not available daily! Truly premium!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lake Titicaca Tour: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island
Lake Titicaca Tour: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island
Puno

Beautiful experience! Our guide Marcia was good and friendly!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lima City & Food Tour
Lima City & Food Tour
Peru

Brilliant tour! So much to learn, eat, drink! Highly recommended! Carlos, our guide, was excellent!

Quality of Experience
The food places chosen were top notch! Hadn’t expected such a premium experience!
Food
Excellent food choices! Great Pisco Sour at Limana Bar!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Carlos was well informed, very nice and articulate!
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Oct 16, 2023

Hi Kakoli,
I'm so glad to hear you and your husband had a great time in Peru. My team and I look forward to helping you plan your future trips to South America!

All the best,
Johanna