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Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca

Peruvian delicious food, unique culture, and fascinating history are part of me! And as a good cusqueñian, I am very proud of my culture and heritage.

I have lived and worked in the USA and made many friends there. Before that having worked on cruise ships in the past, gave me the opportunity to visit many places around the world too!

I traveled all around Peru from North to South and fell in love with it more and more, so I decided to settle in Cusco, my birthplace.

With all these life experiences I know the importance of quality services. I have discovered my passion for traveling and love helping others find their perfect journey.

My goal isn't just to design trips but to create a passion to travel in my homeland.

How did you get involved in travel?

"I started working at a young age in tourism while I was finalizing the university. I felt fascinated with all the stories my clients shared about their trips, and I wished to go abroad, so I decided to work and travel around the world! I didn’t hesitate when I had the chance to work on a cruise ship! After this amazing experience, I had this unique opportunity to work in the USA and went happily. There I made many friends and enjoyed my time. At my return from all my travels, I felt I needed to visit my homeland so I did and just fall in love all over again with Peru. I decided to settle down here and now I am happy to be able to help others with perfect and unique customized trips!"

Liz Karen is part of the following groups: Bolivia Travel Agents, Peru Travel Agents, Peru Family Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Liz Karen

Well planned expensive trip
Peru | Aug 10 - Aug 24, 2024

Pooja
Pooja S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024
Planning and booking was a breeze. I only had to agree to pay and the whole program was set up for us. All guides and hotels except for Lima were great. They were knowledgeable and explained the history very well. The hotels were also very beautiful. However in Lima, the hotel was next to a club and the loud music was on until 1-2 AM so that was very disturbing. Also the guide in Lima spoke 80% of the time in Spanish since we had Spanish speaking people in the group. And it seemed like she... Read more

Planning and booking was a breeze. I only had to agree to pay and the whole program was set up for us. All guides and hotels except for Lima were great. They were knowledgeable and explained the history very well. The hotels were also very beautiful. However in Lima, the hotel was next to a club and the loud music was on until 1-2 AM so that was very disturbing. Also the guide in Lima spoke 80% of the time in Spanish since we had Spanish speaking people in the group. And it seemed like she was giving us a very shortened form of explanation in English. It was also a waste of our time waiting for her to finish her Spanish explanation.
Once in Peru, I started noticing that hotels and guides, and transportation was not that expensive. So it made me feel that kimkim was charging double the price of the total expenses, possibly more. Also, we had to cancel a part of a trip to Puno because of health issues, and there was no refund from that part of the trip. I had to actually pay additionally from my pocket for extra two nights. The travel agent's network should have more flexibility in canceling and getting refunds than an individual traveler would.

Hotel Reviews
Del Pilar Miraflores Hotel
Lima

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

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Corto Maltes Amazon Lodge
Puerto Maldonado
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inti Punku MachuPicchu Hotel & Suites
Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa San Blas Boutique
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hacienda Plaza de Armas
Puno

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.

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Activity Reviews
Flight to {{end_location}} & Corto Maltes Lodge 1/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Flight to {{end_location}} & Corto Maltes Lodge 1/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Corto Maltes Lodge 3/3 (Sandoval Lake Program), Flight to Cusco & Transfer to {{end_location}}
Corto Maltes Lodge 3/3 (Sandoval Lake Program), Flight to Cusco & Transfer to {{end_location}}
Peru
Llama Farm & Weaving Demonstration
Llama Farm & Weaving Demonstration
Sacred Valley
Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras
Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras
Sacred Valley

this was a highlight for my 10 year old.

Explore Ollantaytambo, Pachamanca Farm Tour & Train to Machu Picchu town
Explore Ollantaytambo, Pachamanca Farm Tour & Train to Machu Picchu town
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
Private Walking tour to  Sacsayhuaman, Cusco city & San Pedro Market
Private Walking tour to Sacsayhuaman, Cusco city & San Pedro Market
Cusco
On your Terms!  Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour
On your Terms! Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour
Cusco
The Route of The Sun:  {{start_location}} - {{end_location}}
The Route of The Sun: {{start_location}} - {{end_location}}
Peru

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

Shared Kayaking to Uros & Taquile Floating Islands tour
Shared Kayaking to Uros & Taquile Floating Islands tour
Puno

cancelled this trip. Please re-imburse us.

Shared Lima City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs
Shared Lima City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs
Lima
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 27, 2024
Hi Pooja,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review and for the heads up. I'm glad you had a good time in Peru. Please be assured that our quality department will review the Lima service.
Regarding the Lima hotel, thank you for informing us; we will definitely request rooms away from that side or, if necessary, we will change our customers' accommodations to another hotel.
Regarding pricing, the quality of services in Peru varies depending on group size, transportation, group...
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Hi Pooja,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review and for the heads up. I'm glad you had a good time in Peru. Please be assured that our quality department will review the Lima service.
Regarding the Lima hotel, thank you for informing us; we will definitely request rooms away from that side or, if necessary, we will change our customers' accommodations to another hotel.
Regarding pricing, the quality of services in Peru varies depending on group size, transportation, group privacy, and, most importantly, whether the service providers are legitimate and recognized by the government. We are committed to providing the best value for your trip by taking into consideration the work and research we've done to ensure your trip runs well, manage all reservations, provide on-the-ground support, and, most importantly, ensuring that the experience is enjoyable and secure. We believe our rates are reasonable and fair based on this, and many of our guests agree, offering great reviews.
Regarding Puno, please note that suppliers, especially hotels, will confirm your services and deny them to others in order to keep your services confirmed. We are happy to assist our travelers to the greatest extent possible; however, please keep in mind that these will vary depending on how far in advance you cancel.
I was delighted to assist you with your Peru holiday, and I am thrilled to hear that, despite the Lima portion, you had a positive experience and enjoyed your time here. 😊
Kind regards,
Liz.

Unforgettable Trip to Peru
Peru | Jul 18 - Aug 3, 2024

Abbas
Abbas K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024
KimKim planned our trip to Peru, and I cannot praise them highly enough. From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless, stress-free, and incredibly well-organised. From our very first conversation, it was clear that our travel agent, Liz and her team were truely professional. They took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for in this trip, offering insightful suggestions and tailoring the itinerary to match our family interests perfectly. Their deep knowledge of... Read more

KimKim planned our trip to Peru, and I cannot praise them highly enough. From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless, stress-free, and incredibly well-organised.

From our very first conversation, it was clear that our travel agent, Liz and her team were truely professional. They took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for in this trip, offering insightful suggestions and tailoring the itinerary to match our family interests perfectly. Their deep knowledge of Peru ensured that every moment of our journey was memorable. The level of detail and care that went into planning was impressive. Every aspect of the trip, from flights and accommodations to guided tours and transportation, was meticulously arranged. They even provided with helpful tips and recommendations for dining and shopping, which greatly enhanced our experience. The outdoor activities were well arranged and we throughly enjoyed river water rafting and the Quad bike experience.

The trip exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations were top-notch, the local guides in Arequipa, Colca (Peter), Machu Pichu (Raul) and Amazonas (Víctor) were knowledgeable and personable, and the itinerary struck the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation. Whether we were exploring the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu through the Inca trail, wandering the charming streets of Cusco, or enjoying the beauty of Colca Valley, everything was well executed.

In summary, KimKim delivered an exceptional travel experience that my family will treasure forever. Their expertise and attention to detail, makes them definitely standout. I would recommend KimKim to anyone looking to plan an amazing trip of a lifetime and definitely be using their services again for my future travels!

Hotel Reviews
Colca Lodge
Yanque

Amazing location and loved the hot springs

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aranwa Sacred Valley
Urubamba

Nice spa hotel with good facilities

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Costa Del Sol Arequipa
Arequipa

Good overall hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Refugio Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Arequipa City tour
Private Arequipa City tour
Arequipa

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

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
I
Transport
Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa
Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa
Arequipa

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

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour
Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour
Arequipa

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

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Lo
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2
Peru

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.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 2/2
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 2/2
Peru

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

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Peru

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

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm
Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm
Sacred Valley

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

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Peru

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.

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Lo
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared Short Inca Trail trek 2/2: Machu Picchu SV Htl
Shared Short Inca Trail trek 2/2: Machu Picchu SV Htl
Peru

Same as above

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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On your Terms!  Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour
On your Terms! Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour
Cusco

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!

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Food
Lo
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta
Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta
Peru

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!

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Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 12, 2024

Hi Abbas,
Thank you very much for your review 😊
I was pleased to help you with your trip. I know how important family trips are and how they remain in our memories for a lifetime. I'm glad to know you, and I hope your family had a great time in Peru.
I'll be happy to help you with your future trip to Latam!
Take care!
Liz.

Liz helped us plan the most amazing and perfe...
Peru | Jul 18 - Aug 3, 2024

Insiyah
Insiyah K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024
Liz helped us plan the most amazing and perfect trip. This was a family trip with our teenage daughter . The activities were all great , the on ground tour guides were really well informed . The pick up and service made our trip seamless . We didn’t have to worry about anything. The hotels recommended were all better than the next one . We don’t tend to book holidays through agents but after this experience it’s going to be the way we book all our holidays Read more

Liz helped us plan the most amazing and perfect trip. This was a family trip with our teenage daughter . The activities were all great , the on ground tour guides were really well informed . The pick up and service made our trip seamless . We didn’t have to worry about anything. The hotels recommended were all better than the next one . We don’t tend to book holidays through agents but after this experience it’s going to be the way we book all our holidays

Hotel Reviews
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Lima

Functional and does the job

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Costa Del Sol Arequipa
Arequipa

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Colca Lodge
Yanque

Fab hotel with great vibe and location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aranwa Sacred Valley
Urubamba

A spa hotel but nothing around .

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Refugio Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado

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

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The restaurant staff didn’t always know what was being served and we did have one day where the food ran out
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Arequipa City tour
Private Arequipa City tour
Arequipa

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

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa
Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa
Arequipa

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

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour
Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour
Arequipa

Was a great experience and way to try out local food

Quality of Experience
The diversity of food , although there were some popular street food which although not part of the tour we would have appreciated if the guide had introduced
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2
Peru

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

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Peru

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

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm
Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm
Sacred Valley

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

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Peru

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

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
On your Terms!  Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour
On your Terms! Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour
Cusco

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

Quality of Experience
Food
The restaurant we stopped at was not as good and was out of the way
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta
Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta
Puerto Maldonado

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 .

Quality of Experience
Food
Food was really delicious and homely although we did need to queue up to get the best dishes
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 20, 2024

Hi Insiyah,
Thank you so much for your review! I'm so happy to know you enjoyed your time in Peru! Your pictures are so nice! You all look so happy and smily 😊.
I was glad to help you with your trip planning . I'm sharing your review with the rest of our team and Lisbeth.
We look forward to staying in touch for any future trips to Latam. Take care!
Liz.

The tour was extremely well planned by Liz ou...
Peru | Jul 20 - Jul 30, 2024

Dexter
Dexter M.
Thailand | Reviewed on Aug 06, 2024
The tour was extremely well planned by Liz our contact the guides were all very pleasant and detailed on the tour . We stuffed from Altitude sickness and the guides and hotel staff helped us a great deal The hotel met our expectations and the breakfasts all was excellent Read more

The tour was extremely well planned by Liz our contact the guides were all very pleasant and detailed on the tour . We stuffed from Altitude sickness and the guides and hotel staff helped us a great deal

The hotel met our expectations and the breakfasts all was excellent

Hotel Reviews
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

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

Authenticity & Character
It was originally the train station
Location
Excellent for the train to Machu Picchu
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great location for train and extremely comfortable
Casa San Blas Boutique
Cusco

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

Authenticity & Character
Great location and very cosy
Location
Mangement and staff excellent and very clean rooms
Staff
Staff helped with everything
Cleanliness & Comfort
Yes 100% and it was nice to have heating in the rooms at night
Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

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

Authenticity & Character
Curtains and noise
Location
Quite noisy and curtains don’t keep the spot lights on the opposite building site shine through into the room
Staff
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Curtains and noise
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

Amazing train ride and music and drinks 🍷

Quality of Experience
The music carriage
Food
Everything
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Extremely helpful especially with the altitude sickness
Transport
Very spacious
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

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

Quality of Experience
Food
Variation
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Help with the Altitude sickness
Transport
Very spacious
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 12, 2024

Hi Dexter,
I'm so happy to know you had such a great experience in Peru and with us!
Take care!
Liz.

Peru trip
Peru | Jul 5 - Jul 19, 2024

Bree
Bree J.
Australia | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024

Had an amazing trip to Peru. All guides were amazing and very informative. Our local specialist Liz Karen was very helpful with organising and booking our trip. Unfortunately one of the activities we were looking forward to, didn't happen and we didn't realise until later, but the trip was still amazing none the less.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 12, 2024

Hi Bree,
Thank you so much for your review of the trip! I appreciate your feedback. 😊
I'll be glad to know which activity you refer to, I'll write you through our private conversation.
I look forward to staying in touch for any future trips to South America.
Take care!
Liz.

It was amazing. The attention we received alo...
Peru | Jul 14 - Jul 23, 2024

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Carolyn M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
It was amazing. The attention we received along with knowledgable guides was incredible. Most of the tours were amazing but a couple were not that great but all the guides were great. Although we had limited time we were able to see so much and really have an understanding of the sites. Everyone was really kind and helpful. And we always felt like they had us covered. Read more

It was amazing. The attention we received along with knowledgable guides was incredible. Most of the tours were amazing but a couple were not that great but all the guides were great.

Although we had limited time we were able to see so much and really have an understanding of the sites. Everyone was really kind and helpful. And we always felt like they had us covered.

Hotel Reviews
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Posada Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno
Lago Titicaca, Puno
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Flight to {{end_location}}: Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta
Flight to {{end_location}}: Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Freet was so knowledgeable and organized. He was truly amazing and even helped us take amazing photos.
Transport
Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta
Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta
Puerto Maldonado
Quality of Experience
Food
It varied most days but some days they ran out of food so you didn’t always get the item you wanted
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The boat tours and hikes were at a great pace
Transport
Private Sacred Valley tour & Observatory Train to Machu Picchu Town: Pachamanca Experience
Private Sacred Valley tour & Observatory Train to Machu Picchu Town: Pachamanca Experience
Peru

This was so festive. There was live music and dancing and a snack. We had the best time.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco  (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Peru

Javier was incredibly knowledgeable and he even came to our hotel the night before to prepare us for our busy day. He was really great.

Quality of Experience
Food
The dinner and breakfast were incredible and included along with a welcome drink. This hotel was really amazing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Titicaca Train from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Titicaca Train from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}
Peru

We arrived very early for the train which could have been delayed at least another 15 minutes. It started great but the train had an accident so we were delayed approximately 5 hours so we didn’t arrive at Puno until around 1am. Both conductors had to make a police report so another conductor had to come from Cusco and we couldn’t see half the sites since it was dark. Everyone was exhausted especially the workers on the train but luckily no one was injured.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private tour to Llachon & The Uros by boat
Private tour to Llachon & The Uros by boat
Puno

Visitin mg the Uros was great. The people were warm and welcoming. The Llachon were very nice but we think we got a little sick from the water we drank there. Also many of the locals are very private people so when we walked around it was a little awkward.

Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Food
I think we got sick from the water.
Food
I think we got sick from the water.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was super sweet and helpful. Because we arrived so late the night before he adjusted our trip to start at 9am instead of 7am.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was super sweet and helpful. Because we arrived so late the night before he adjusted our trip to start at 9am instead of 7am.
Transport
The boat driver was great but it the overall experience was basically a meal and a mini hike.
Transport
The boat driver was great but it the overall experience was basically a meal and a mini hike.
Transfer to a Restaurant & San Francisco Catacombs
Transfer to a Restaurant & San Francisco Catacombs
Lima Int. Airport (LIM)

Max was great and knowledgeable. The only issue was the timing as this was the first time our flight came in early but then we had to wait for the driver and our restaurant did not have seating until later and then the guide showed up early to pick us up after the meal so we were rushed at the restaurant. Once we started our tour with max it was good. I didn’t realize there was a cat park so that would have been a welcome but overall this was a good tour.

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Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 05, 2024

Hi Carolyn,
Thank you very much for your comments and great review.
I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed your time in Peru. Despite the delay with the train.
I'll be happy to help you with your future trip to Latam!
Take care!
Liz.

Our trip to Peru was absolutely amazing, than...
Peru | May 25 - May 31, 2024

Victoria
Victoria L.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
Our trip to Peru was absolutely amazing, thanks to the excellent planning and support from Liz and the team at kimkim. Every detail was meticulously organized, and we had no logistical issues whatsoever. While we packed a lot into a short amount of time, which led to some early mornings and long days, this was a lesson for us in future travel planning. Overall, the personalized and attentive service made our experience unforgettable. We will be returning to Peru and would definitely use... Read more

Our trip to Peru was absolutely amazing, thanks to the excellent planning and support from Liz and the team at kimkim. Every detail was meticulously organized, and we had no logistical issues whatsoever.

While we packed a lot into a short amount of time, which led to some early mornings and long days, this was a lesson for us in future travel planning. Overall, the personalized and attentive service made our experience unforgettable. We will be returning to Peru and would definitely use kimkim!

Hotel Reviews
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima

Our stay at the Holiday Inn Lima Airport was brief but practical. It’s a standard airport hotel, which was convenient for our early flight the next day. Nothing special but it served its purpose well.

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Casa del Sol
Machu Picchu

Casa del Sol was beautiful and luxurious. The only downside is that we didn’t get to spend much time there because of our packed schedule. It had a lovely spa and nice rooms, making it a place I’d love to return to.

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GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno
Lago Titicaca, Puno

The hotel in Puno was also very nice, and we had more time to enjoy it compared to the other hotels. The setting was lovely, and it provided a great base for our Lake Titicaca adventures.

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Casa Andina Premium Cusco
Cusco

We love the stay in Cusco, it was amazing. The hotel had a colonial feel with lots of history. I wish we had more time to enjoy it, but our tight schedule didn’t allow for it.

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Activity Reviews
Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Private tour to The Sacred Valley
Peru

I really enjoyed our private tour to The Sacred Valley. It was a beautiful introduction to the region, and we had no logistical issues which made the experience smooth. The Sacred Valley itself was stunning and walking around was a great way to start our adventure

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Private tour to Chinchero, Moray, Maras  & Train to Aguas Calientes
Private tour to Chinchero, Moray, Maras & Train to Aguas Calientes
Peru

Taking the Observatory Train to Machu Picchu was a highlight. The lunch at Tinkuy was delicious, and the tour of Machu Picchu was incredible. The guides were informative, and having a day and a half there made it even more special.

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Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco  (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Peru

We did enjoy the train and land transfer back to Cusco, but the Pachamanca Farm Experience wasn’t quite what we expected. It was interesting to see the traditional cooking method, but it felt like a lot of effort for what it was. We might have preferred spending more time in the city.

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Private tour to Llachon & The Uros by boat
Private tour to Llachon & The Uros by boat
Puno

Our private tour of Lake Titicaca, including Llachon and The Uros islands, was phenomenal. The floating islands were unlike anything we had seen before, and having a private boat and guide made it feel very personalized and luxurious. This part of the trip was absolutely worth it.

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Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Jul 17, 2024

Hi Victoria,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! I am happy I was able to help with your trip and that you had a great time here. I hope to stay in touch for any future travels to South America!
Take care!
Liz.

Machupicchu: The tour guide told us many stor...
Peru | Jun 27 - Jul 7, 2024

Ms. HUI-CHU
Ms. HUI-CHU C.
Singapore | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2024

Machupicchu: The tour guide told us many stories in detail and helped us take many good photos.

Rainbow mountain:There are not too many people, so you can really revel in the beautiful scenery

In fact the whole trip was great and a very unique experience, I will recommend it to my friend KimKim

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Jul 16, 2024

Hi Hui-Chu,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a short message for us. I'm very glad to know that you all had a great time in Peru!
Kindly.
Liz.

Perfect trip to Peru
Peru | Jun 27 - Jul 7, 2024

彥鋒 林.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2024

The trip to Peru was perfect!!
Liz Karen was able to assist us to find travelling options we desired to get. Transfers between different location was smooth and on time.
We also want to thank Kimberly, Javier, Rhonald, and, most importantly, David for guiding us around Peru. This historical and scenic sightseeing was way above our expectation.

Our rating to the trip, Andean Travel Experience, and Kimkim would be 10000000 out of 10!!

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Jul 16, 2024

Hi 彥鋒 林 Justin,
Thank you so much for your review of the trip! I appreciate your feedback. 😊
I look forward to staying in touch for any future trips to South America.
Take care!
Liz.

A wonderful trip by kimkim and Andean travel
Peru | Jun 27 - Jul 7, 2024

YUAN-LI
YUAN-LI L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
We have a very wonderful triple experience by the travel provided by Andian travel through KimKim.
At first all the tour guide are passionate and well knowledgeable and the experienced so we got a lot of information through this trip about Peru.
The arrangement of accommentation cannot be more comfortable and luxury, safe, while at a comparative reasonable price.
The transfer between different sight seeing spots is very well connected and safe. At last but not the least, the... Read more

We have a very wonderful triple experience by the travel provided by Andian travel through KimKim.
At first all the tour guide are passionate and well knowledgeable and the experienced so we got a lot of information through this trip about Peru.
The arrangement of accommentation cannot be more comfortable and luxury, safe, while at a comparative reasonable price.

The transfer between different sight seeing spots is very well connected and safe.

At last but not the least, the service from Liz is very good and well experienced, all our friends are very satisfied with this travel. thank you very much.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Jul 16, 2024

Hi Yuan-Li,
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so happy you had a great time in Peru and enjoyed the itinerary I put together for you. 😊
I'll be glad tohelp you all with your future tip to Latam.
Please take care.
Liz.