Kimkim Trip Reviews for Croatia

Everything about my experience with kimkim was perfect. They designed the trip with what I liked, and adapted it to my liking. Anna Maria was the perfect guidance through everything. I was traveling alone, and being a young woman in a foreign country with a foreign la guage was scary, but having all my tours and transport beforehand made me feel very safe and able to just enjoy. Communication was great. One of my flights was cancelled and Anna Maria was able to rearrange my itinerary so I... read more

Everything about my experience with kimkim was perfect. They designed the trip with what I liked, and adapted it to my liking. Anna Maria was the perfect guidance through everything. I was traveling alone, and being a young woman in a foreign country with a foreign la guage was scary, but having all my tours and transport beforehand made me feel very safe and able to just enjoy. Communication was great. One of my flights was cancelled and Anna Maria was able to rearrange my itinerary so I would not miss anything.

I have no words to describe my trip. Whatever you see in the photos, it is way better. Overwhelmingly beautiful country, beautiful people and beautiful memories.

The full day boat trip from Hvar to the Blue and Green Caves was the best. Our captain Joseph and guide Mario made sure we got even more than we signed up for, avoided crowds and even signed up to dance the Macarena with us on the boat.

The food tour in Split was also great, you get to know a lot about Croatian culture and have a delicious meal as well. Definitely recommend.

All my tours were small groups which is a good thing since you get to see more things and get the most out of the experience.

All in all, this trip exceeded my expectations. Definitely want to come back. Eternally grateful with Anna Maria, kim kim and all my tour guides. 🤩

Hotel Reviews

Splendida Palace

Split

Splendida Palace has the nicest staff I have ever met. They even give you a cellphone i case you need any advice or help while touring the city. Breakfast is delicious, the rooms are huge and comfy bed. And the welcoming Rakija was the best I had.

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Walkable

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Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

Hvar

Nice staff. Arrived early jut they let you use facilities and guard luggage until room is ready. Wonderful views and perfect location. Friendly staff.

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Hotel More

Dubrovnik

Good hotel, but not a great one. Has wonderful amenities, the cave bar is awesome and the restaurants as well, delicious food. Rooms are small and bed not so comfortable for a 5 star hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful, everyone in Croatia was 😅

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Activity Reviews

Split food tour

Split

Delicious food, small geoup made it way better. Everything was very organized and it helped save time. They made adjustments in case there were food intolerances or allergies.

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Plitvice Lakes full-day visit from Split

Croatia

Photos do not do this place justice. Our guide was very nice, explained evrything and made sure we got the pest pictures and spots. Going with a larger group sometimes ir hard, but our guide managed to respect everyones’ wishes while still being on time. Would definitely recommend.

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Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Speedboat Tour from Hvar

Hvar

The best tour in my whole trip. I will just upload the photos, they speak for themselves. 20/10

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Nice tour. It seemed quite fast paced, but the tour guide made sure I got some nice info and pics. Lasted less than 2 hours probably because it was only me, and I had no questions. Very interesting stories and tips.

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We recently returned from a fabulous trip to Croatia which was arranged by Sarah and Ivan Cosic of Royal Croatian Tours.

We are seasoned senior travelers who have been on all kinds of vacations and excursions around the world with many types of travel companies and travel specialists. Sarah and Ivan arranged a complete tour of Croatia built to our specifications while fulfilling all of our requests and requirements.

Sarah was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire planning... read more

We recently returned from a fabulous trip to Croatia which was arranged by Sarah and Ivan Cosic of Royal Croatian Tours.

We are seasoned senior travelers who have been on all kinds of vacations and excursions around the world with many types of travel companies and travel specialists. Sarah and Ivan arranged a complete tour of Croatia built to our specifications while fulfilling all of our requests and requirements.

Sarah was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire planning process. Her expertise was evident as no details of our experience were overlooked. Every part of our personalized itinerary was executed to perfection.

We would recommend Royal Croatian Tours without reservation.

Hotel Review

Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Great hotel. Good location. Excellent accommodations.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy access to the old town

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Visit a family farm for an authentic Croatian meal + visit small town of Cavtat

Croatia

Authentically cooked traditional Croatian meal in a wonderful farmhouse setting. Divo Vukorep was the perfect chef and host.

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Food

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Nikola was fantastic. Every driver, every hotel, every experience was impeccably plan and absolutely amazing. I’m excited to do another trip with KimKim. read more

Nikola was fantastic. Every driver, every hotel, every experience was impeccably plan and absolutely amazing. I’m excited to do another trip with KimKim.

I booked our trip to Croatia through KImKim, a Company that we had never used. We were assigned to Anna-Maria to arrange our trip. She worked diligently and put together a terrific itinerary (Hotels, Cars, Guides etc). We booked our trip through her. I was under the impression that we would take the trip and that was it. I was wrong. Anna-Maria was in contact with us the entire trip. Any question, problems, changes, etc. were handled efficiently with personal contact via email or text... read more

I booked our trip to Croatia through KImKim, a Company that we had never used. We were assigned to Anna-Maria to arrange our trip. She worked diligently and put together a terrific itinerary (Hotels, Cars, Guides etc). We booked our trip through her. I was under the impression that we would take the trip and that was it. I was wrong. Anna-Maria was in contact with us the entire trip. Any question, problems, changes, etc. were handled efficiently with personal contact via email or text or by phone. If you want to tour Croatia, Bosnia, etc. she arranges everything with efficiency and terrific local knowledge. I highly recommend Anna-Maria, without reservation !

Activity Review

Fairytale castles & delicious wine

Zagreb

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Can not say enough positive things about our trip to Dubrovnik. We are new to KimKim, and decided that since we have pretty busy lives to use them to make the trip planning easier. Bruno was very communicative prior to our trip and while in country. He made sure everything was to the best possible standards. He set up some amazing private tours which made our trip one of a kind. All of the guides that we worked with were phenomenal humans, and they seemed to genuinely love what they were... read more

Can not say enough positive things about our trip to Dubrovnik. We are new to KimKim, and decided that since we have pretty busy lives to use them to make the trip planning easier. Bruno was very communicative prior to our trip and while in country. He made sure everything was to the best possible standards. He set up some amazing private tours which made our trip one of a kind. All of the guides that we worked with were phenomenal humans, and they seemed to genuinely love what they were doing. IWe LOVED this trip. We will absolutely be coming back to Croatia and will be using their services again.

Nikola and his team was great to work with and offered great suggestions for activities & itenerary. Transportation was effortless, and all guides were fantastic! We covered a lot of ground, and every accommodation was amazing!!
Favorite place to stay was Makarun Heritage Rooms in Split, and favorite tour was Hvar Local Day in the Life tour with Josip. All drivers and guides were super helpful.
10/10 recommend! read more

Nikola and his team was great to work with and offered great suggestions for activities & itenerary. Transportation was effortless, and all guides were fantastic! We covered a lot of ground, and every accommodation was amazing!!
Favorite place to stay was Makarun Heritage Rooms in Split, and favorite tour was Hvar Local Day in the Life tour with Josip. All drivers and guides were super helpful.
10/10 recommend!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

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Makarun Heritage Rooms

Split

Great location, beautiful and comfortable rooms, amazing breakfast and delicious partner restaurant. Hosts were fantastic and super helpful!

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful rooms, excellent adjoining restaurant and Mario & Luca went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed for a perfect stay, and awesome trip.

Location

Convenient and easy to get to.

Staff

We loved everything about this place but Mario & Luca went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and had the best recommendations for food and activities.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Villa Nora Hvar

Hvar

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Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Split

Split

Ivana was full of information

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ivana was great and very knowledgeable

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Day Trip to Plitvice National Park from Split

Split

This park was beautiful even though it was raining the whole time we were there.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ivana was awesome!

Transport

Alex was our driver and he was friendly, helpful and very prompt.

Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)

Hvar

Quality of Experience

Great guide, beautiful tour and stunning sunset with wine tasting, history, and amazing food. What's not to love?

Food

They provided a large lunch "snack" at the wine tasting that was yummy! The dinner we had at the small family owned restaurant off the beaten path was phenomenal and a great taste of the local cuisine.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Joseph was awesome! He had so much knowledge and history to share and as a local, had lots of hidden gems/fun facts we would have missed out on otherwise.

Transport

Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Beautiful!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip was wonderful. Our guides, Mario, Vincenzia, Paulina, Robi & Juro were awesome: professional, knowledgeable, informative, happy, interesting, & fun. We toured the towns of Zagreb, Zadar, Sibenik, Krka, Ston, Split & Dubrovnik. Plitvice Lakes & Krka National Parks were fabulous with spectacular waterfalls. I loved the islands of Hvar, Korcula & Lopud. We hiked along the Lopud cliffs with gorgeous views of the Adriatic Sea to a farm to table feast in a family’s home. The hosts were... read more

Our trip was wonderful. Our guides, Mario, Vincenzia, Paulina, Robi & Juro were awesome: professional, knowledgeable, informative, happy, interesting, & fun. We toured the towns of Zagreb, Zadar, Sibenik, Krka, Ston, Split & Dubrovnik. Plitvice Lakes & Krka National Parks were fabulous with spectacular waterfalls. I loved the islands of Hvar, Korcula & Lopud. We hiked along the Lopud cliffs with gorgeous views of the Adriatic Sea to a farm to table feast in a family’s home. The hosts were lovely, hard working people & great cooks! Spring flowers were in bloom everywhere adding to the beauty of Croatia. Robi was available by phone every step of the way of our 10 day trip to guide & support us. It helped me feel safe & comfortable during my first trip to Europe. The itinerary was packed with wonderful adventures. This trip was more than I could ever imagine it would be. The Croatian people are so friendly & welcoming. I will return to Croatia someday with KimKim & Robi’s assistance to plan my trip. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.
Becky

Activity Reviews

Leaving Zagreb and exploring Plitvice Lakes National Park

Zagreb

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Visit to Zadar and Skradin overnight

Plitvice Lakes

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Explore Šibenik

Croatia

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Visit to Hvar and exploring the Old town

Split

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Visit to Korčula island and town

Korčula Island

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Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction - from Korčula

Korčula Island

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Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

Croatia

The hike along the cliff overlooking the sea was spectacular. The feast at the family farm was outstanding. It was wonderful meeting the hosts - honest, genuine, hard working people. Enjoyed the company of another couple who joined us on the trip.

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Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

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Goobye Dubrovnik- flight to Zagreb and Zagreb free day.

Dubrovnik

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Zagreb - Departure

Zagreb

Driver was on time & very helpful with our luggage. Trip to airport went smoothly.

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Zagreb - Arrival Day & Sightseeing

Zagreb

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All our guides throughout our trip were wonderful! They were highly knowledgeable about the places we explored and were very engaging. One aspect of having drivers and guides from the countries we visited were
the personal interactions and perspectives of of local people from Croatia and Montenegro.
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All our guides throughout our trip were wonderful! They were highly knowledgeable about the places we explored and were very engaging. One aspect of having drivers and guides from the countries we visited were
the personal interactions and perspectives of of local people from Croatia and Montenegro.

First of all, we would like to thank Robi and Daniela Pinčević in helping us develop the trip itinerary and in managing our stay in country. In particular, the total attention to detail and helpfulness of Robi throughout our travels was invaluable and greatly exceeded our expectations! Robi even took the time to meet with us in our travels (Thank you!). We spent 2 weeks driving through Croatia and fell in love with the history, the variety of architecture and (yum!) the food! We did quite... read more

First of all, we would like to thank Robi and Daniela Pinčević in helping us develop the trip itinerary and in managing our stay in country. In particular, the total attention to detail and helpfulness of Robi throughout our travels was invaluable and greatly exceeded our expectations! Robi even took the time to meet with us in our travels (Thank you!). We spent 2 weeks driving through Croatia and fell in love with the history, the variety of architecture and (yum!) the food! We did quite a bit of research before the trip and had a good idea of what we wanted to see. Daniela helped us with some specific sights to see. Croatia is a beautiful and very clean country and the people who live there are the most hospitable people we have ever encountered (we have traveled to over 30 countries). We began the trip in Zagreb and our wonderful guide, Bruno, showed us the city and spent the following day with us as we toured castles and an open air museum of late 19th/early 20th century rural buildings & homes. From Zagreb we drove ourselves to Istria and visited several towns (including Motovun, Groznjan, Oprtalj, Porec (3rd century Euphrasian Basillica )and Pula where we loved the Roman amphitheater, visited the olive oil museum and did the olive oil tasting (very informative). From Istria, we drove southward, staying at several cities (Zadar, Split, Hvar Town in Hvar Island, Ston, and Dubrovnik). Along the way, we visited Krka National Park and Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina). For every location we visited, Robi was kind to guide us to the closest parking places, ticket offices, ferry offices, etc. Our favorite city was Rovinj – it was thoroughly charming! For the best foods, it was Zagreb’s LaStruk for their delicious strukli, the homemade pasta and the creamed risotto, both with black truffles at the Konoba Mondo in Motovun, the black risotto (with several types of seafood) at Kapetanova Kuca in Mali Ston, and the slow roasted octopus with vegetables dinner for two at the Jerolim in Hvar Town. In Split, Robi recommended we dine at Bajamonti where we enjoyed a delicious seabass dinner for two. We drank local wine every night for dinner and enjoyed them all! We had great fun winetasting at the Madirazza Winery on the Pelješac peninsula where the pours were generous and hostess very charming. In Dubrovnik, we had a wonderful Bosnian meal at the lovely restaurant, Taj Mahal. We had excellent private city guides in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik who also recommended places to visit such as the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb or the oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe (Dubrovnik). Aside from learning the history of those places, we learned about the people of this terrific country. We visited museums, cathedrals, and country roads with vistas. In short, we packed as much as we could into a two week driving tour. Because of our age, we asked for car parking and ground floors or elevators at all the hotels (they were all very good hotels; most with wonderful breakfast selections!) The only recommendation we would make is to have is a little primer on how to use Croatian gas stations (pay after pumping) and the different nozzle sizes (large diesel nozzle is for trucks, not cars). Almost all parking lots require payment and some places you pay first, some places when you leave, and sometimes you need your rental car license plate number (take a picture with the cell phone). Speaking of cell phones, it was a breeze communicating with the Kimkim team via WhatsApp. We walked about 141,000 steps – what a blast! April and May was an excellent time to visit! Thank you Robi, Daniela & Kimkim!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

Comfortable room, great breakfast, and very convenient to city sights and restaurants. This was the nicest hotel we stayed in.

Palazzo

Poreč

Nice room, outstanding breakfast, and courteous staff. Had to park a short distance away but hotel provided shuttle service. (This hotel had the nicest breakfast and a beautiful view of the harbor).

Hotel Marul

Split

Room was comfortable but outside noise was annoying at night. Breakfast was very good. Staff friendly.

Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort

Hvar

Excellent room and breakfast. Parking close in. Short walk to town.

Apartment Zicara

Dubrovnik

Spacious apartment with well appointed kitchenette and a washing machine, which we put to good use. Location just outside city wall so convenient to old city. The terrace and garden was a nice place to rest and relax. We were thankful we could store our bags there for several hours until we departed the city.

Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel

Zadar

Small hotel but friendly staff and comfortable room. The floral scent in the common area was a nice, happy surprise. Parking next to hotel.

Ostrea

Mali Ston

Room was a little small but comfortable. Breakfast was limited but the hotel had few guests at the time, so this was understandable. Breakfast attendant made us the best coffee in Croatia! (And she was very nice). Desk receptionist could have been more pleasant when we arrived. In all the places we visited and saw, she was the exception to great hospitality.

Activity Reviews

Zagreb - Arrival Day / Evening

Zagreb

Matej, our driver, was waiting for us at Zagreb airport. Great conversation with him as we drove into the city. Check-in was breeze.

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Explore Zagreb and City tour

Zagreb

We really enjoyed Zagreb with its buildings and history. Bruno, our guide, was excellent! Learned so much about the city, culture, history, and food! We also talked about schools, education, economy, etc. Bruno recommended an excellent restaurant, LeStruk; we enjoyed it a lot!

Zagorje region and castles visit and Zagreb overnight

Zagreb

Great day trip visiting two castles and birth place of Marshall Tito. Bruno went with us this day and gave us a lot of insight about Marshall Tito. He also took us to an excellent country restaurant where we had a huge lunch. The beans in this meal were superb! We really appreciated the time Bruno took with us.

Motovun, Grožnjan, Oprtalj - inland of Istria and overnight in Poreč

Croatia

Exploring the old city towns was interesting. Cobble stones and hills were a challenge though. Had one of our best meals in Motovun.

Visit to Rovinj and Pula

Croatia

Two of our favorite places, especially Rovinj with its charm and restaurants by the harbor. The Roman coliseum in Pula was amazing in its almost original 2000 year old state. We really enjoyed the olive oil museum and the olive oil tasting.

Visit to Zadar

Croatia

Interesting city with old churches and nice restaurants. By the harbor the Sea Organ and Sun Salutation Light Show (at sunset) were fascinating.

Explore Split & Diocletian's palace city tour

Split

Lots of history in Split. Great city tour. Nice restaurants. We really enjoyed Split as the sun was setting; the crowds were less.

Leaving Hvar and drive to Ston & Pelješac penisula

Hvar

Short ferry ride back to the mainland and beautiful vistas on way to Ston.

Explore Pelješac Penisula and Ston - Triple Atraction

Ston

Ston is charming town with extensive walls and salt pans. Also some great wineries which we visited one, Midirazza, for wine tasting.

Dubrovnik Old Town tour, and the City Walls

Croatia

Old City Dubrovnik is a fascinating place with its buildings, restaurants, and wall. Excellent city tour to explain some of the city history. City wall walk was interesting but fairly difficult to walk in places (steps) and overpriced at 35 Euros. Speaking of steps - about 120 to get from old city to apartment. Wear comfortable shoes!

Goodbye Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Pick up and delivery to airport was great.

Krka National Park

Croatia

Nice boat ride to visit the beautiful falls at the park. Also drove to upstream portion of river to see other falls (not quite as nice). The signage at the park was limited and at one point, we did a lot of extra walking, and ended up at the cafe instead of water falls. The maps handed out by the park were pretty substandard (in detail for walking trails).

Mostar ( Bosnia and Herzegovina) 1 Day Trip From Ston- overnight Dubrovnik

Croatia

Day trip to Mostar. We enjoyed the old part of town and its renowned bridge but could have done without the large tourist crowds. Did have a nice lunch overlooking the bridge. We also enjoyed talking to the lady at the bookstore that Robi recommended. She gave us a concise, but excellent history of the events leading to the war and her experiences in the war. She humanized and brought the scenes we witnessed on television to life.

Explore Hvar

Croatia

Not a lot to explore in Hvar city but enjoyed a drink by the harbor and one of the best meals of the trip. We also visited the fortress on the hill for a great view of the town. There wasn't a lot to do, but that was due to the time of the year and weather being cool/overcast. Swimming was not feasible.

Robi, who was our local specialist\guide did an amazing job planning a custom itinerary for our 10 day stay in Croatia. Robi drew from intimate local knowledge and created a trip plan that fulfilled everything we hope it would while we were in Croatia. He was always friendly, available, and responsive by phone whenever we had questions during our trip. I really couldn't have asked for more from our guide. I would recommend Robi to my family and closest friends.

Cain and Monika

Anna-Maria planned this trip thoughtfully from beginning to end. Every guide she selected was terrific-from our first tour guide in Zagreb (Josepa) to the kayak leader (Tony), as well as the people who led us on a food guide in Split, a bike tour of Hvar Island, and finally a historical tour of Dubrovnik, all were first class! Additionally, the drivers she coordinated were all friendly and professional. We saw so much of Croatia and covered a lot of ground in the ten days we were there, but... read more

Anna-Maria planned this trip thoughtfully from beginning to end. Every guide she selected was terrific-from our first tour guide in Zagreb (Josepa) to the kayak leader (Tony), as well as the people who led us on a food guide in Split, a bike tour of Hvar Island, and finally a historical tour of Dubrovnik, all were first class! Additionally, the drivers she coordinated were all friendly and professional. We saw so much of Croatia and covered a lot of ground in the ten days we were there, but it never felt rushed or like we were trying to pack too much in.

The hotels she selected were also comfortable, convenient, and just what was needed after a day of travel or sightseeing. They were all right in the middle of the action without being chaotic or noisy.

I had such a good time on this trip that I would like to go again, as I would see and learn new things again. I would book again with KimKim and Anna-Maria; it was truly a trip of a lifetime!

Hotel Reviews

Hilton Canopy

Zagreb

Convenient, modern, and well-maintained with many amenities not found in the older historical hotels (gym, transfer room with shower, full restaurant and bar). My favorite of the hotels we stayed in while in Croatia and a great place to stay in Zagreb!

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Plitvice Holiday Resort

Grabovac

The hotel was generally fine, but our room was not what I expected. One king bed was provided for my traveling buddy and me (we are not married), and the room was a bit small with a very small bathroom. The shower was so small that the temperature would scald or freeze me if I accidentally bumped into the faucet. It felt more like camping than staying in a hotel.

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Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel

Zadar

Convenient hotel located in the heart of Zadar. Lots of character, with professional staff and a good restaurant on site. The room was lovely, and the bathroom was surprisingly large compared to some of the hotels we had stayed in. This was a charming place to spend the night in Zadar, and I would stay again if given the opportunity.

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Hotel Slavija

Split

Amazing historical hotel in the Diocletian palace. The bathroom was a little bit small, and the shower was a bit difficult to manage. However, the on-site restaurant and location made up for these slight inconveniences. The hotel had a lot of character to make for an enjoyable stay.

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Heritage Hotel Dea

Hvar

I loved staying in Hvar and this hotel added to the experience. The town was so lovely and warm, and this felt like being in a hidden Mediterranean villa with its location and open windows both in the room and the open courtyard of the hotel restaurant. The shower and toilet configuration were a bit awkward and the room got very wet from not having a shower door, but this was remedied with several towels. Breakfast was delicious, and the staff, while fairly incognito, were professional.

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Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

The location was terrific, but the hotel had a few quirks. The building was reasonably modern but did feel a bit dated. The shower was terrible, however--the shower door on the tub leaked like crazy, so the bathroom floor got wet during and after a shower, requiring several towels to mop up the mess. The hotel bar, pool, and restaurant were all nice amenities!

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Activity Reviews

Private guided tour of Zagreb

Zagreb

The tour started with a glitch--we couldn't find our guide and were sent to the wrong location--but she stuck around for us and gave us a fantastic tour of the city. I learned so much and really enjoyed the insider's view of Zagreb. The tour was just the right length--we got to see the sights, and some hidden history and had time for a few recommendations for dinner--and then we were able to go on our way for the evening with plenty of time to spare. This tour guide was amazing--truly a global citizen and knowledgeable about Croatia and the world at large!

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Kayaking Mreznica Canyon

Croatia

I was a little hesitant at first about the kayaking adventure (it wasn't clear what the skill level would be, and it seemed like we would go into a waterfall right away), but our guide Tony was so helpful and patient. He is knowledgeable about the area and truly loves his job. He was a top-notch outdoorsman. We had three other people on the kayaking trip with us which was a fun way to meet some other people and experience the beautiful Mreznica Canyon with other travelers.

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Split food tour

Split

Seeing the farmers market and meeting the vendors was a real treat. I wouldn't have had the courage to go up and talk to vendors, but we got to learn about food production and what makes Croatia unique from an agricultural and culinary perspective. Our guide was warm and fun, and she took us through the Diocletian palace with some great stories of the history and culture. The food was also amazing--I enjoyed our lunch very much and feel like I got a good sample of Croatian dishes on this tour.

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Cycling Tour around Ancient Pharos (Stari Grad)

Hvar

Our driver, the tour operator, and the cycling guide were all world-class! This was a highlight of the trip for me. I loved seeing the other side of Hvar Island, and especially loved being out on a bike, able to move faster than walking but not being in a car. I never felt unsafe on the roads, and I appreciated the new bike and helmet. I am an avid cyclist at home so this was not a terribly challenging ride, but we did see a lot of the island, experienced some of the small villages, and got so much perspective on things from our cycling guide. I have forgotten her name, but I do want to send along my thanks for being so hospitable and open. She was amazing!

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

This was probably the best tour I have ever been on. Our guide (whose name I have unfortunately forgotten) made it the best day. It was like walking with a friend as he took us around Dubrovnik, sharing stories, history, and, most importantly, his honest perspective and opinion. I appreciated how he could speak his mind but handled topics sensitively and appropriately (specifically, when speaking about the internal war in the 1990s). Dubrovnik might be my favorite place in Croatia because of its beauty and history. Learning about it added richness and depth to the trip, and I 100% attribute this to the guide. He was a 10/10!

Quality of Experience

Food

Our guide's food recommendation for lunch was amazing. I would have never gone to that restaurant, but it was such a treat!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Probably the best tour guide I've ever met. He was top notch!

Transport

In a nutshell, it was a phenomenal trip from start to finish. Sarah did a marvelous job working with me in the pre-planning stages and putting together what promised to be an active holiday that covered a lot of ground, and once we arrived in Croatia, Sarah and Ivan were in regular contact with us to make sure things were going well. Their accessibility and immediate response time was impressive, to say the least. It's difficult to fully convey how prompt, professional, courteous and... read more

In a nutshell, it was a phenomenal trip from start to finish. Sarah did a marvelous job working with me in the pre-planning stages and putting together what promised to be an active holiday that covered a lot of ground, and once we arrived in Croatia, Sarah and Ivan were in regular contact with us to make sure things were going well. Their accessibility and immediate response time was impressive, to say the least. It's difficult to fully convey how prompt, professional, courteous and engaging the drivers and guides were, but we are grateful to our drivers (Ivo and Zoran), our kayak guides (Eddie and T), our speedboat skipper (Ivo), and our bike tour guides (Joseph and Joke) for ensuring we had a truly memorable vacation in a very special part of the world.

Activity Reviews

Dubrovnik Kayaking Adventure

Dubrovnik

I had a great time during the Dubrovnik Kayaking Adventure. The weather was good, and the water was refreshing, even though it was a bit early in the season. I got some awesome pictures, and the experience was very enjoyable. I highly recommend this activity.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Boating Excursion to the Elaphiti Islands

Dubrovnik

The all-day boat tour to the Elaphiti Islands was exceptional. Our boat captain, a Croatian Navy Seal, was an excellent guide. The owner of the company personally came to our hotel and picked us up for the tour. Overall, it was a fantastic and personalized experience that I would love to do again.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hvar - Island Bike Tour with Local Food and Drink Tastings

Croatia

This was one of the most special excursions of the trip. We rode on brand new e-bikes with fantastic local guides. At the end of the tour, we went back to the owner's tasting room for a wonderful wine and cheese tasting. It was an amazing, personalized experience that I would highly recommend to others.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pakleni Islands Kayak Tour

Croatia

The Pakleni Islands Kayak Tour was a great experience. The owner of the kayaking company personally greeted us after the tour, and we were their first customers of the season. The tour was enjoyable, and the scenery was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this activity.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Biking Tour of Split & Marjan Hill

Split

The Biking Tour of Split & Marjan Hill was fantastic. We had private guides who spent hours with us, showing us the beautiful sights of Split. There was a small mix-up with the meeting location, but it was quickly resolved, and we had a great time. I would highly recommend this tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day trip to Ljubljana including a biking tour of the city

Zagreb

Our day trip to Ljubljana was a memorable experience. We had a small group bike tour with a great guide, and we covered a lot of ground that we wouldn't have been able to on foot. The weather was colder than expected, but we still enjoyed exploring the picturesque European town. I would definitely recommend this day trip and biking tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a wonderful time touring Croatia. Nikola made sure we knew what was going on each day and was a great help when our flight was delayed and adjustments had to be made. He made great suggestions for restaurants as well. Our guide in Split, Ivana was a wealth of knowledge and had a great sense of humor which made the tour that much better. Our driver Alex was also a highlight of our trip, answering many questions. Marco and Luka from Makarun Hertitage Rooms in Split were great as well... read more

We had a wonderful time touring Croatia. Nikola made sure we knew what was going on each day and was a great help when our flight was delayed and adjustments had to be made. He made great suggestions for restaurants as well. Our guide in Split, Ivana was a wealth of knowledge and had a great sense of humor which made the tour that much better. Our driver Alex was also a highlight of our trip, answering many questions. Marco and Luka from Makarun Hertitage Rooms in Split were great as well and we’ll go back just to stay with them again. I can’t say enough good things about their kindness, the rooms and their restaurant! Last but not least, Natalija at Villa Nora in Hvar was kind with suggestions on what to do and see!

Sarah & Ivan of Royal Croatian tours, were fantastic. They helped us plan and schedule everything, cars, hotels, local guides and experiences. We were so happy to have their local expertise even before our trip started but once we were traveling they were invaluable. They found us wonderful accommodations at every location that were perfect for what we wanted and had transportation all arranged. Almost everything went like clockwork and was very well arranged, the only things that went wrong... read more

Sarah & Ivan of Royal Croatian tours, were fantastic. They helped us plan and schedule everything, cars, hotels, local guides and experiences. We were so happy to have their local expertise even before our trip started but once we were traveling they were invaluable. They found us wonderful accommodations at every location that were perfect for what we wanted and had transportation all arranged. Almost everything went like clockwork and was very well arranged, the only things that went wrong were two cancelled ferries due to weather and in both cases we contacted Sarah and Ivan and they immediately helped devise a back up plan and arranged when necessary a driver to our next destination with no delay . They were quick to respond to any questions and always available by WhatsApp, even at 6 am when our ferry was cancelled at the last moment. We would highly recommend Sarah and Ivan for Croatian travel and Kimkin made it very easy to stay connected with them.

Robi and his team were absolutely over the top. It was a dream vacation. His guides and drivers were knowledgeable and professional. All of his recommendations were spot on. Robi was available 23/7 to answer any question. Our only regret was that we did not get a chance to meet Robi in person and thank hi. We missed him by 5 inured in Mali Ston.

Super velicanstveno. hvala

Robi was absolutely wonderful and went out of his way to ensure all 4 of us had a customized experience that was epic! He modified things as we went, including accommodating someone who wasn’t able to follow the original program due to injury. He is keenly observant and quickly figured out what would delight us. He is super responsive, warm, friendly, fun, super smart, knows everyone, has encyclopedic knowledge of history, culture and nature, and shares his love of Croatia in a way that is... read more

Robi was absolutely wonderful and went out of his way to ensure all 4 of us had a customized experience that was epic! He modified things as we went, including accommodating someone who wasn’t able to follow the original program due to injury. He is keenly observant and quickly figured out what would delight us. He is super responsive, warm, friendly, fun, super smart, knows everyone, has encyclopedic knowledge of history, culture and nature, and shares his love of Croatia in a way that is infectious! We could not have been happier. Especially loved the cycling routes and hikes he chose. Thank you, Robi!

Everything about this trip was incredible! Anna Marie did an amazing job planning this vacation. She listened to us and planned things of interest and was spot on to make all of our dreams come true to make it a vacation of a lifetime!

Antonia and her team were amazing. The level of communication and commitment that she displayed was great. I have being traveling 2-3 times a year for 20 years and I have not encounter a travel agent as good as her.
She paid attention to details was very knowledgeable and caring of our needs. She contacted us almost on a by email when we moved from locations to check on our accommodations and our schedule.
I would recommend her without any reservation. She is the best travel agent we have... read more

Antonia and her team were amazing. The level of communication and commitment that she displayed was great. I have being traveling 2-3 times a year for 20 years and I have not encounter a travel agent as good as her.
She paid attention to details was very knowledgeable and caring of our needs. She contacted us almost on a by email when we moved from locations to check on our accommodations and our schedule.
I would recommend her without any reservation. She is the best travel agent we have encounter in a long time.

Hotel Reviews

Vila Nepos

Split

This hotel is like living in an Italian villa. Very classic with beautiful paintings and sculptures in your common living area and rooms. It is an architectural beauty. Hey good service and very clean. Very close to all the attractions and tat the same time not noisy at night. The apartment use to be part of the soldier barracks in the time of the Emperor Diocletian. But remodeled recently with an exquisite taste. Highly recommended!!

Authenticity & Character

See review above

Location

You can see the Catedral from your window

Staff

Very helpful, available, knowledgeable and pleasant.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean with all modern amenities.

Heritage Hotel Dea

Hvar

The service in this hotel was amazing. To start they carried your luggage from the pier to the hotel (a lot of stairs), second they upgraded our room without us asking. Just because it was available. They open the kitchen earlier with full breakfast the day we were leaving just for us. Everyone from the front desk person to the cook were extremely pleasant and helpful. I would definitely stay again there.

Authenticity & Character

Surpasses the experience you are expecting.

Location

Close to everything in town

Staff

See the overall rating section.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and beautiful

HOTEL LIBERTAS

Kotor

It is a remodeled vila. Very modern accommodations, very clean. Beautiful view of Kotor from your rooms. The Teo receptionist were very knowledgeable and friendly. They were very helpful with recommendations about the town and restaurants.

Authenticity & Character

See general review.

Location

A little far from the town, you have to take a taxi back and forward but they are not very expensive. The hotel call you the taxi and they arrived very soon.

Staff

See general review

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautiful rooms, very clean and comfortable

Villa Malo More

Dubrovnik

Beautiful view from hotel. Clean and good breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

The Cave bar was unique and the views from the outside bar were amazing

Location

Far from town

Staff

The y took care of your needs promptly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting

Croatia

A unique experience your learn a lot and nothing like eating great food in this case oysters and mussels. The fishermen you give you the tour and prepare your food we’re very good.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day Trip to Plitvice National Park from Split

Split

You feel like being in the Avatar movie. It is very beautiful and exotic area.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half-day Trip to Perast & Kotor

Montenegro

Beautiful experience, our guide was very knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable in history and the Game of Thrones filming areas in the city. She went 1 hour beyond the schedule. We appreciate it a lot. She is very enthusiastic and engaging.

Quality of Experience

The tour guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We really enjoyed our trip and working with Antonia to plan our family vacation to Croatia. We really enjoyed all our guides and places we visited. We went to Split, Hvar, Kotor and Dubrovnik. We went hiking, ate delicious seafood at the oyster farm in Ston, saw some of the Game of Thrones sites and just had a wonderful time seeing these beautiful countries. read more

We really enjoyed our trip and working with Antonia to plan our family vacation to Croatia. We really enjoyed all our guides and places we visited. We went to Split, Hvar, Kotor and Dubrovnik. We went hiking, ate delicious seafood at the oyster farm in Ston, saw some of the Game of Thrones sites and just had a wonderful time seeing these beautiful countries.

Hotel Reviews

Vila Nepos

Split

This is an amazing location. Right in the center of Split and it was extremely clean. We loved that it felt like we were staying in a castle with all the exposed stone. Our only complaint was that the bed was a little hard, but this is just a personal choice and understand everyone has their own preference when it comes to beds. Great location and host and would t hesitate to come back again.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

So helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

HOTEL LIBERTAS

Kotor

This boutique hotel had amazing breakfast and the staff was extremely friendly. Our issue was that the AC in our room did not work and the staff didn’t know how to fix it. It was also a little farther from Kotors city center than expected. The beds were hard as well.

Authenticity & Character

Location

A little farther away than we would like

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

No AC

Activity Review

Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting

Croatia

Best seafood ever!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

If I could give Robi 10 stars I would.

This was the trip of a lifetime. My wife and I were celebrating our ten year anniversary and we wanted to do a really special trip. This was our first time traveling to Croatia and also my first time using a travel agency. But with two weeks in an unfamiliar country I decided to that the risk of using an agency was less than the risk of going it alone. I'm so glad I did.

Robi patiently worked with us for weeks while we figured out where we were... read more

If I could give Robi 10 stars I would.

This was the trip of a lifetime. My wife and I were celebrating our ten year anniversary and we wanted to do a really special trip. This was our first time traveling to Croatia and also my first time using a travel agency. But with two weeks in an unfamiliar country I decided to that the risk of using an agency was less than the risk of going it alone. I'm so glad I did.

Robi patiently worked with us for weeks while we figured out where we were going to go and what kinds of things we wanted to do. We found a perfect blend of planned VS spontaneous time. Robi was amazing throughout it all. He sent us google maps pins every day as well as detailed travel notes about the routes - I never once had to worry about where we were headed next or how to get there. He gave us restaurant recommendations and made reservations for us. We stayed at six different hotels and every single checkin went smoothly. And when we wanted to change things up during the trip he was incredibly responsive and helpful; he never once pressured us to stick to the plan or do something.

It would have been impossible for us to experience a trip like this without Robi. If I had tried to do this on my own it would have been a stress filled two weeks and we'd have missed out on so many experiences. Some highlights:
- Visited about a dozen historical sites including Roman and pre-roman ruins, some on our own and some with tour guides Robi set up
- Ate in restaurants that ranged from Michelin stars to tiny Konobas serving local country food
- Rode in a small boat and ate oysters right off the line with the fisherman
- Tasted wine from a wide range of producers from across the country

I'm not usually one to write long, glowing reviews. But if you are still reading this then you're probably strongly considering whether or not to actually use Kimkim and Robi's services. We've been home a couple days now and I have zero regrets about what we did or how we did it. Kimkim's site is easy to use and as your trip evolves it makes it easy to see the latest itinerary and give your agent specific feedback about every part of it. We ended up printing the whole thing out and carrying it with us in a little notebook. As a detailed planner, my wife really loved that.

So... I can't speak for every agent on Kimkim, but I can tell you that if you are going to Croatia then there is nobody better to work with than Robi and Kimkim has been an awesome platform to use for our coordination.

Robi - thank you so much for all that you did for us. I really hope we get to see you again!