Kimkim Trip Reviews for Croatia

This trip was a bucket list item for me and Antonia and her colleagues (Nikola) did not disappoint! The biggest struggle I have is finding the time to research the must do's/must stay's/must see's and Antonia took my feedback and planned a much better trip than I ever could have imagined. Every guide she connected us with was great and even exceeded expectations (Dora in Vis was AMAZING!). Using the Trip Plans and Whats App apps made communication super easy while we were in Croatia. 11/10 Would Recommend!

I have only superlatives to describe our recent trip to Croatia and Slovenia and not just because those countries are incredibly beautiful! Working with Robi Pincevic through KimKim was an absolute delight. The KimKim infrastructure was easy to navigate and use, and Robi was 100% attentive, understood quickly our needs and wants, and built an incredible itinerary that included even more than what we thought we wanted to do and see. He made it active providing an exceptional array of different experiences and activities. His choice of accomodations was impecible, all extremely comfortable and amazingly located. Every day Robi was in touch with us, providing us with everything we needed for the following day and constantly asked if all was good. Guides Robi had arranged for us were excellent. What's more to say? Robi even assured us fabulous weather!!!! :-). My only complaint: he didn't insist we stay an additional week! Should anyone consider a trip to Croatia & Slovenia, KimKim and Robi are your guaranteed addresses!!

Just completed a 2 week trip in Croatia. First time using a local travel agent to help plan, co-ordinate and liaise with for a customized / personalized vacation for myself and my wife. I have nothing but good things to say about our local specialist, Bruno. I laid out what were the main things that we wanted to do, and let Bruno do the heavy lifting. He planned out our entire route and the logistics of getting around... which consisted of arranging our personal driver (Ivo... he was also amazing), to purchasing ferry and catamaran tickets, to car rental. Bruno was spot on with all his planning and suggestions of places to go and places to eat. We also requested a last minute change to our travel arrangements, and Bruno was quick and efficient in making the necessary changes seamlessly. For this vacation, I chose to book our own hotels as we wanted that flexibility. Bruno was always gracious in providing his feedback on the accommodations that I was considering. I highly recommend Bruno for your next trip to Croatia.

Nikkola was wonderful in every aspect of coordinating our trip to Croatia. He was extremely patient and flexible when our dates of travel changed and was able to accommodate our wishes with the new dates of travel. The accommodations, drivers, guides that Nikkola arranged were top-notch. I would recommend Nikkola for a stress free trip to Croatia or anywhere. Thank you Nikkola for making our honeymoon so incredibly special.

Hotel Reviews

Villa Teuta

Trogir

Conveniently located in Trogir.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The hotel staff were beyond accommodating. Met us to help us with our luggage, were able to contact car rental and get returned for us, packed us a breakfast to go for early departure - went above and beyond!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfy, clean and quality

16 Lakes Hotel

Rakovica

Wonderful hotel close to Plitvice NP.

Authenticity & Character

Modern yet homey, quality in every aspect

Location

Convenient to Plitvice NP

Staff

Antonio went above and beyond to help us plan our trip to Plitvice NP. He was there for our every need.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Zuviteo Residence

Korčula

Wonderful accommodations, staff, location.

Authenticity & Character

In the heart of old town in an old building but with modern updates.

Location

Close to everything

Staff

Edo, the driver was gracious and so accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless!

Activity Reviews

Private Island of Hvar Cycling Tour

Croatia

My husband and I were the only two on this small group cycling tour. It was wonderful to get out of the city and see more of Hvar.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

JJ, our guide was knowledge, fun and tailored the experience for our needs.

Transport

Elafiti Islands - Private Half Day Sailing Tour

Dubrovnik

We were not able to sail because there was no wind which was disappointing but certainly not our guides fault. Peter was wonderful and made the trip enjoyable in spite of the inability to sail

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The entire trip was flawless. Sarah and Mislav guaranteed everything ran so very smoothly this entire trip. When weather changed, we had a new adventure to experience. The hotels we stayed in general were were wonderful particularly the Hotel Bellevue in Dubrovnik and the Conaro in Split. We had excellant dining experiences which they helped us attain. When we made last minute changes, they accommadated our plans. We very highly recommend this tour company. I can't say enough how that made this such a memorable trip. I am telling all my friends to use their vast knowledge and care and book through kimkim.
Thank you so much for our wonderful experience. Based on this trip, I have booked another trip through Kimkim to Portugal.

Hotel Reviews

Boscovich Boutique Hotel

Podgorica

We were peasantly surprised. Really enjoyed staying g at the hotel. Did not have huge expectations but quite nice. What was really a delight was the restaurant. We had dinner there and one of our best meals. We were not expecting that after all of our wonderful dinners..

Authenticity & Character

Nice old building. Clean. Amazing front staff.

Location

Staff

Some of the best service we have had all trip. Very nice

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palazzo Radomiri Heritage Boutique Hotel

Kotor

We had a lovely suite with sea view. Very old and authentic.. the front office staff were amazing and helpful. The breakfast staff probably could have used so.e hospitality training.

Authenticity & Character

Old stone inside and out. The most authentic old architecture

Location

In a lovely spot away from old Town. Stunning views right on the water.

Staff

The breakfast staff really needed some help with hospitality. A bit rude at times, forgetful and took some time to receive the meal

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room and bathroom. And outside spaces

Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

We had a lovely suite. The entire room was superb. We had a balcony which is important to us with an amazing view. The rooms and bathrooms were amazing. The entire hotel was stunning. The restaurant was beuatiful overlooking the rocky cliffs and sea below. Their was a beach and small beach club which we enjoyed. The hotel was a short wLk from town. This was our favorite hotel. Fabulous, wanted to stay longer.

Authenticity & Character

Stinning

Location

Awesome view on the cliff. Close enough to old Town to wLk

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

All of it. Will come back

Beach Bay Hvar

Hvar

We had a suite which really made a difference for us. The location was perfect. There was a sundeck and adjacent beach we swam in. The breakfast was wonderful.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to everything but quiet

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cornaro Hotel

Split

Lovely hotel. Perfect location. Excellant service. Awesome deck on roof

Authenticity & Character

Location

Just outside old Town so you can walk but also receive cars

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Transfer / day trip to Montenegro where you'll spend the night

Dubrovnik

Yes good driver. Lots of chatting about croatia and montenegro. Very informative. Driver to Podgorica was nice and informative

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Day Trip to Cavtat & Family Farm Day for Traditional Lunch or Dinner

Croatia

Lovely farm lovely chef. Excellant food

Quality of Experience

Food

Yum

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Hike to Mt. Srd

Dubrovnik

We really enjoyed this hike. We were grateful to have the hike down the back way on the way down also so we had other paths to hike and vista's to see. Stunning vistas

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Informative

Transport

We waked from hotel. So nice long hike which we enjoyed

Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town

Croatia

Really informative. Loved Dubrovnik. We were a little tired at end of a long day

Quality of Experience

Very informative

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We were dropped off in old town.

Korcula -> Dubrovnik stopping along the Peljesac Peninsula

Korčula

Some of the best wine was had here!! The wine tours selected were perfect. A small family run winery where we met the owner and the large beuatiful estate wine, which we hope to be able to buy back in the states

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everyone is so kind and informative and happy to explain their culture and life

Transport

Our drivers were all great

Hvar Wine Tasting Excursion

Hvar

Wonderful day wine tasting. Good wine , beautiful settings

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was wonderful. We really enjoyed spending time with her. Loved learning about croatia through her eyes

Transport

Private Motor Boat Excursion to Brač & the Pakleni Islands (end in Hvar)

Split

Quality of Experience

Interesting boat driver. Enjoyed talking to him

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Rafting the Cetina River

Croatia

So fun!! Had a,wonderful time. Great guides. Perfect outing!!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fun guides. Kept us safe excellant

Transport

Good transport

Guided Walking Tour of Split

Split

Very informative. Really enjoyed split

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The entire trip was incredible. It was so easy to work with Sarah in planning, even as we changed our minds and changed our routes. She was knowledgeable, patient and accommodating. We loved our guides in Split, Mljet and Dubrovnik. Mljet is an amazing place for people who like a bit of the outdoors and we highly recommend connecting with Luča. He is amazing, friendly and knowledgeable . While we were here in Croatia we had some random questions and Mislav answered them so quickly and provided really helpful info beyond our initial questions.

The entire team as amazing and I highly recommend KimKim!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Odisej

Goveđari

Understanding this hotel is within the National park and it is minimalist, it was very thing you need.

Location

Staff

Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

A very high end hotel in the most perfect setting. Clean and beautiful.

Authenticity & Character

High end, very modern and comfortable.

Location

Staff

Every single one of them! We loved the massages.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds and bathrooms.

Cornaro Hotel

Split

Clean and excellent location to Palace. Breakfast is amazing. We treated ourselves to the most wonderful massages.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Privately guided hike through Mljet National Park

Croatia

Such a a special place. This park is amazing. We loved visiting both natural and cultural features.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luča made the trip so amazing.

Transport

Krka National Park + Wine Tasting & Lunch

Split

The park was very crowded. Not anyone’s fault but if crowds are not your thing you may want to consider when you go. Our driver, Franče was the best we.earned so much from him and he made the trip fun!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Walking Tour of Split

Split

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Every service, every activity, every detail was perfectly planned by Bruno. He was highly communicative and helped us choose a great vacation fitted to our timeline, likes, and needs. We were able to visit Split, Hvar, Korcula, and Dubrovnik while we were in Croatia. He recommended wonderful restaurants and accomodations for us that left us never ever needing to worry. The accomodations were top notch, including traveling between them. He scheduled some activities for us that truly made the trip. One of them was a private tour /driver named Goran who took us from Korcula to Ston and then to Dubrovnik. Goran was friendly and quiet a lovely person. He gave us a great history of Croatia and took us to Ston for a oyster fishing boat experience and to walk the walls. In Dubrovnik, we had a private tour guide named Paulina who was also quite lovely. She walked us all over the city and showed us the hidden secrets that I'm sure none of the big tours received. This trip was amazing and it really is all thanks to Bruno. If you are on the fence about booking with Bruno or with the site, please take my advice and do it. 10/10 I will recommend to anyone who wants the trip of a lifetime

All the town & city tours were excellent especially Josipa from Purgerica. She spent 30 minutes more time to show me Zagreb as my wife was back in the room feeling ill from pneumonia we didn't know at the time(she's finally doing very well after getting antibiotics). I mentioned to Josipa that we're very involved with fungi and she took me to the very excellent mushroom museum in Zagreb. Her tour of Zagreb was the best tour.

Our long distance driver Viktor Ropac, while driving us to the next destination, showed us many areas of the countryside and small towns we wouldn't normally visit. From a fish farm to roadside stands selling honey & cheese to his village, he gave us a sense of the heartbeat of the land he loves.

The man (his name escapes me) in Ston did a great oyster/mussel informational/cooking demo

Miro Tartufi and his wife demonstrated how their dogs find buried truffles. The luncheon, scrambled eggs with truffles and dessert with truffles was five star quality and presentation.

Our tour through the Hvar countryside was great. Excellent views and our driver stopped a few times so we could enjoy wild figs.

Beekeeper and gin maker Vlaho Komparak from OPG Komparak was a nice visit. We tasted some honey and talked about beekeeping.

Plitvice Lakes was excellent tour even though the weather was cold and wet.

The pasta class was very great, we learned so much about making different kinds of pasta and gnocchi. Everything was delicious.

We especially enjoyed the relaxed lifestyle of Rovinji and Zagreb.

Antonia really put together a great introductory tour of Croatia for us. Our trip was jam packed with activities and tours. She was very helpful, even when a couple issues arose. Antonia is extremely professional in her job and truly cares about taking care of her clients.

Our guides Evana in Split, Jelena in Hvar and Nika in Dubrovnik were absolutely amazing. They took their time with us, and we felt very comfortable around them. Jelena was especially nice, we laughed with her, shared family stories and family photos, she felt like she was part of our family. Each of them were very knowledgeable about their cities and made each tour informative and memorable. The most memorable part of our trip would have to be the bicycle tour in Hvar and the Blue Cave boat tour in Hvar. On the bicycle tour, we were able to get a better idea of the culture and bike around small towns and see the true beauty of the city. The boat tour gave us a ride to the Blue Cave (breathtaking) and to a couple other beaches which were beautiful as well.

Hotel Reviews

Bota Palace

Dubrovnik

This Hotel was right in the heart of Dubrovnik on the main street, easy access to all restaurant, shops, etc.

Authenticity & Character

Breakfast brough to your room every morning

Location

It was on the main street which made it easily accessible

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bathroom was beautiful and clean, the sleeping area was spacious and the beds were very comfortable

Heritage Hotel Dea

Hvar

The hotel staff were so nice and polite. Very hard workers

Authenticity & Character

loved the restaurant area and the breakfast choices.

Location

It was right near the port which made it easier for travel to and from Hvar

Staff

both of the men working there were very friendly, always seemed eager to help and made sure our stay was comfortable

Cleanliness & Comfort

very clean bathroom and beds. Beds were comfortable and stocked with plenty of toiletries.

Villa Toni Design Apartments

Split

Wonderful, the host of the hotel was very accommodating and very, very nice. The hotel, was clean, and near all the things we wanted to see in Split.

Authenticity & Character

breakfast in the little area off the main lobby

Location

close to the Diocletian Castle

Staff

The host was so friendly and accommodating, made us feel very welcome

Cleanliness & Comfort

had a nice living area in addition to the bedroom which gave it more room

Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

This was a special tour, we were able to see the city from an actual tour guide that grew up within the city walls, so she was able to point out personal landmarks for us. The fact that this City is contained in the 4 walls made us feel safe and comfortable, we truly felt like we belonged there, not just as a tourist

Quality of Experience

If you are a game of thrones fan, the steps?

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nika was beautiful and helpful, gave us some good recommendations for coffee, wine and dinner. Made us feel very welcome in her home city, even showed us where her parents still live

Transport

Private Island of Hvar Cycling Tour

Croatia

This was one of our favorite excursions. Jelena was outstanding, she made us feel very welcome and took time to show us little details of the city that one would not necessarily know if they traveled without a tour guide. We got to spend time at a small family owned winery, saw plenty of olive trees, grape vines, fig trees, and some quaint little cities along the way.

Quality of Experience

Did not feel rushed at all throughout the tour, got to learn a lot about Hvar and its beauty. This was a wonderful place to visit

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Jelena was fun to be around, she is well known around the city so she made us feel like part of the city too when we were with her.

Transport

Small Group Speedboat Tour: Blue Cave, Vis Island, & Pakleni Islands

Hvar

Absolutely stunning attraction. The Blue Cave was better than we imagined. We were able to go to a couple of other beaches to swim, one being one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

the boaters were very friendly and made sure we felt safe at all times

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Split

Croatia

Evana was delightful and made the tour memorable. She even dealt with the downpour of rain in a professional manner. She was very knowledgeable and took her time to explain things to us.

Quality of Experience

Just learning about the history and seeing the inside of the Castle

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Evana was great, she answered our questions and gave us insights on where to shop and dine

Transport

Our trip was fabulous and it was even better because of the knowledgeable and friendly guides that we had along the way. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer. We usually plan our trips ourselves and it was made so much more seamless with kimKim and Croatique handling all the details. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again. It was worth the extra cost. Peter and Ivana (both Ivanas :-)) were fun and great to have around. Nikola was always available and each night we got a detailed text as to the next day's events. He timely handled any requests we had and when the weather prohibited some of our plans, he worked hard to make something else happen that we would be happy with and when not possible offered a refund (which was unexpected but much appreciated).

Hotel Reviews

Villa Orabelle

Dubrovnik

Beautiful hotel nice room, comfortable bed. When we arrived there was a hand written note and a bottle of wine in our room. Each night they had turn down service and left a little treat. It made us feel extra special.

Authenticity & Character

Very modern and lovely infinity pools (although, I will say the were quite chilly)

Location

Away from the hustle and bustle of old town. also only about a 15 minute walk to and from

Staff

Wonderful and friendly staff. again very accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It would have been nice to have robes in the room.

Hotel Korsal

Korčula

Lovely hotel. Our room had a peekaboo view of the sea and a nice little patio. The fridge wasn't cooling so the staff was nice enough to chill our wine while we went to the beach and for a bike ride. It would have been nice to have robes in the room.

Authenticity & Character

It was more modern but the breakfast area had a lovely view of the sea .

Location

It was a close walk to the old town.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Heritage Hotel Dea

Hvar

Great location not far from the docks. Accommodating staff and friendly. We had our laundry service done and they gave us a 50% discount!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bed was two twins put together. It was comfortable but to make it even better it would be nice to have a mattress topper.

Makarun Heritage Rooms

Split

Great location, excellent breakfast, accommodating staff.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Guest House Forty-Four

Dubrovnik

Lovely accommodations and helpful staff. Paula even walked us to the restaurant that she had made reservations for us at.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Nice off the beaten path in old town.

Staff

friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)

Croatia

This was a great experience the Mujo Family was so gracious and welcoming. They loved sharing what they do and made us feel like we were a part of it all. It ended up being a bit longer than we had anticipated, but was a great experience nonetheless.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Ivana (a different one) was funny, engaging and knowledgeable. We enjoyed it. She gave us good advice for where to start the wall walk also which as very helpful.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sea Kayak Tour on Korčula

Korčula

This didn't happen because of the Bura winds. We were told we would get a refund for that which was unexpected and appreciated.

Quality of Experience

Due to Bura Winds we couldn't go on this it was cancelled.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Island of Hvar Cycling Tour & Visit to the Local Winery

Croatia

Well this bike tour didn't happen because of the thunderstorms and heavy rains. But the guide still picked us up and showed us what he could and ended up at his winery/home. His wine tasting room was amazing. 350 years old and it was just the two of us. It wasn't what we had planed but no one can control the weather. Unfortunately all the tours for the next day were booked so there weren't any other options. Our guide was very sweet and did what he could to still make it special and informative.

Quality of Experience

I mean it wasnt what we had hoped to do but it was at least something.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Gourmet Experience at Local Winery

Croatia

This was a lovely winery and we had a nice lunch there. Ante Sladic Winery has mostly younger wines, but I could see if they were stored for a bit longer, they would be even better.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Day Trip to Krka National Park & Šibenik

Croatia

Ivana was our guide for this as well and she had a driver this time with her and he was FANTASTIC! That guy knew all the ins and outs of how to get around the ginormous busses on a VERY narrow road into the park. Having a driver made it so much more efficient and Ivana knew how to get around the crowded areas in the park as well. By the end of the day, I felt like we had been friends for a long time. :-)

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Split

Croatia

Ivana was great and very knowledgeable. Very friendly and funny! I was so happy when we found out she would be our guide the next day also!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting

Croatia

It was a great couple of stops. The oyster experience was extra special because we were the only two on the boat. THe winds prevented us from actually having lunch out on the floating "restaurant" but they took us back to the actual restaurant and we were able to experience that as well. All in all it was a wonderful trip. The winery was really interesting small estate winery with REALLY good wines. Nice tour and history of how they make their wines and great tastings. Would have liked to be able to bring some of their wine back!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Peter was so amazing and wanted so much for our time to be enjoyable

My sisters and I used Kimkim for a France trip last September. We had an excellent experience, so my friend and I decided to have kimkim organize a trip to Croatia for us. From start to finish our Croatia trip exceeded expectations. Our Kimkim agent, Nikola answered all of our questions, and texted us every night to see how our day was and to prepare us for the next days events. All 3 of our boutique hotels chosen by him were wonderful. Our excursions arranged by Nikola were all really great. Everyone we were in contact with (local guides) arranged by Kim kim/Nikola were nice, prompt, fun and knowledgeable. All our drivers were on time and courteous. There is nothing about our trip we would've changed ! Cannot praise Kimkim high enough. Really outstanding!

Tina was incredible from start to finish. She was responsive, informative, and provided us helpful, honest insight which we relied for our fabulous trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Before we departed, she answered each and every question we had. While we were in route and on our trip, she was available to us at all hours, so that we could ask more questions, or make any changes to the itinerary. Our trip to Croatia was the first time we used KimKim and we could not have asked for a better local specialist than Tina. We highly recommend her and thank her!

Bruno was very helpful with ideas on what to see in Croatia. In the end we booked a one day tour/ transfer through him and all went well. The stops were interesting and the guide was great. Communication with Bruno was always fast and thourough.

Highly recommend Bruno for your Croatia planning.

Activity Review

Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction - from Korčula

Korčula

Very interesting area especially the Matusko winery. Our tour guide Mladen was a good driver and story teller.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

In Split, Salvadore was a great guide through the Roman Palace and introduced us to local jeweler. Dora was amazing in Vis and we will be keeping in touch with her.

Hotel Reviews

Boutique Room Kaliopi

Hvar

Perfect but like the area, lots of steps

Authenticity & Character

Location

Loved the waterfront action

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Loved the breakfast in the morning

Apartments & Rooms As

Vis

Close to everything

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Villa Desideria

Split

Amazing and close to beach and waterfront, all staff was fantastic

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Lapad

Dubrovnik

Unfortunately there was construction in front of hotel and was not great for taxis to get in and out.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Split

Croatia

Salvadore was very good

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Drivers, transport were great, took the worry out of moving luggage. All were very friendly

Private Half-Day Island of Vis Tour

Vis Island

Dora was amazing, we are definitely keeping in touch with her as far as family history, driver and Dora were very informative, had the best day ever

Quality of Experience

A

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Small Group Speedboat Tour: Blue Cave, Vis Island, & Pakleni Islands

Hvar

Absolutely fantastic day, overall great day, I didn’t care for our waiter at restaurant I thought he was very rude.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Words cannot describe the most wonderful amazing 10 day vacation we had visiting Croatia. Beginning with Bruno, who was so helpful in organizing our trip from the very beginning, especially figuring everything around my sister and my long time wish to visit Pag where our 4 Grandparents were born, to every person he had organized to transport us and guide us along the way. His constant communication before, during, and after our trip was so considerate and helpful. He even coordinated us meeting with the parish priest to visit the grave site where our Great Grandparents are buried, and helped us find the restaurant in Lun that a distant cousin owns. We traveled with our husbands and saw so many beautiful sights...Split was amazing and our tour guide Ivana was over the top the best. She guided us through the city of Split and through Diocletian's Palace. Friendly, knowledgable, and a great sense of humor. Mario was with us for 3 days driving and explaining as we drove to and explored Lun, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Krka National Park... ( where we had the most amazing lunch with our feet in the water ), Skradin, and Ston! Along the way we stopped at a roadside fruit and vegetable stand, for amazing local food , stopped for photos of the beautiful country, and had time for wine tasting at lovely Matusko winery on our way to Dubrovnik. We were all teary saying goodbye to Mario in Dubrovnik as after 3 days he felt like family. He was so comfortable to be with and filled us with so much history and beauty of Croatia. Our last stop, Dubrovnik ,and the old city , was as amazing as we had imagined .Our tour guide Amtea was so full of information and a great sense of humor that kept us engaged throughout. She even gave us the hint to be in the center at noon to see the pidgeons being fed. We grabbed a table and ordered wine and pizza and had a front row seat. Such a sight to see them all swoop down as the church bell rang, and then swoop away after. Walking the wall, a must do , was an experience we will all remember.... the views, the homes and people right amongst it all.... amazing! We are so grateful to Bruno and all the kind people that guided us through our trip. Croatia is truly a special place and our hearts are full!

What a fantastic holiday. Croatia is an amazing country to visit and this holiday allowed us to explore the best it has to offer including city tours, quaint coastal villages and spectacular national parks such as Plitvice and Krka.

The people we met and stayed with on the way through were so friendly and helped make our holiday that much more enjoyable.

Bruno and the team were fantastic, the planning and organisation were excellent and everything went as expected.

Thanks so much for a fantastic holiday, we’d recommend Kimkim and especially Bruno to our friends and family if they wanted to visit Croatia, not that they’d need much convincing once they see the photos.

We just got back from our 2 week Croatia/Slovenia trip planned by local tour guide/planner/extraordinaire Robi. The accommodations were perfect locations for getting around in all towns - Dubrovnik, Korcula, Split, Plitvice, Porec, Ljubljana, Zagreb. For group of eight, we had mix of home/apartments, guesthouse and hotels that allowed us to be together. All the hosts were friendly and helpful too. We totally appreciated the great level of service Robi provided, from arranging city tours, drivers, ferry rides, restaurant recommendations and reservations, suggestions for stops along the way to next location. He truly shared his love of Croatia with us! We enjoyed the small family run restaurants in Kolocep & Ston- top notch fresh seafood, and homemade rakija and breakfast spread in Plitvice. It was an amazing trip with mix of educational, cultural, natural and fun! Highly recommend!!

Our local specialist was Vesna Luzar and she was incredible! From tracking our luggage which made a 3-day side trip to Vienna and dispatching our driver to the airport to retrieve it in time for our departure to the next destination, to assisting in locating my cell phone left behind on the speedboat excursion, Vesna was a shining star! Our only regret is that we did not get to meet her and personally thank her for her excellent service! She handled each of our challenges with great efficiency and aplomb and we feel pretty certain that she breathed a sigh of relief when it was all over!

Each of our guides was very well-informed and personable and in very short order made us feel like friends. Every excursion exceeded our expectations and left us wishing there were more hours in the day!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

Established hotel. Public areas have been updated.

Authenticity & Character

Nice restaurant for breakfast. Also open for later dining but did not try it.

Location

Right in the Center, easy walking distance to everything including trams/cablecars.

Staff

Nice registration staff, but not too responsive to a plumbing problem in bathroom sink which I reported the first morning and had not been addressed when we returned. I spoke with one of the room staff and she was able to send someone to fix it right away.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel

Zadar

Lovely boutique hotel. Helpful and friendly front desk staff.

Authenticity & Character

Nice decor, small breakfast area but very nicely appointed.

Location

Walking distance to boardwalk and the city center.

Staff

Friendly, helpful, accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel

Hvar

Have written this review 3 times and have not been able to send it. Will not attempt to provide many details again. Least favorite of all the hotels.

Authenticity & Character

Decor was reminiscent of a college dorm with bathroom tiles portraying animated characters and words like "WOW" and "ARRRGH!"

Location

Difficult to approach from the marina. A lot of steps uphill while carrying luggage. No one to assist.

Staff

Unwelcoming and not very caring registration staff. Dining room and bar staff was not very friendly or accommodating either. Waited at bar to get a drink and it took so long that we finally left. We could not figure out what the problem was.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean but not very comfortable in terms of lighting and mirror placements. Could not find a hair dryer when my own dryer failed. Asked a staff member in the hallway and found it in a drawer in the bedroom under the minibar. Would have never thought to look there! The lady responsible for our room was the only person who seemed to care when I asked about a hairdryer.

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

Very nice and centrally located. Caring staff went above and beyond to assist in tracking our missing luggage by making phone calls to professional connections.

Authenticity & Character

Nice, comfortable room. Choice of nice restaurant adjacent to hotel as well as very good dining facility for breakfastA

Location

Walkable to Old Town area and also close to bus stop if preferred to walking or returning late.

Staff

Very professional and concerned about our missing luggage. Contacted professional connections in an attempt to help track location of luggage.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nicely appointed room. Maneuvering shower function a bit tricky for not-so-tall individuals. Also would suggest better non-slip flooring in tub.

Residence Stine

Split

Lovely little boutique hotel tucked at the end of a narrow street. Initially was a bit difficult to find as we had to be dropped off at the bottom of a somewhat steep street with our luggage since cars cannot go past a certain point on the narrow street. Warm and welcoming staff. Although this is a new construction only a few years old, it fits right in with the surrounding area's character. Had requested two beds but only had one in the room so we used the sofa as an extra bed. However, the staff was very accommodating in providing extra linens. Easily accessible to the center of town.

Authenticity & Character

Small 8 room hotel with a charming feel. It and fit right in with surrounding buildings even though it is new construction.

Location

Easily accessible to center once you get your bearings!

Staff

Very warm, welcoming, and helpful. Although we had requested 2 beds and the room only had one, the staff immediately offered to open and set up the sleeper sofa. We opted to just use it as it was without opening it so that the room would not be too crowded. They brought the linens and set it up just as requested.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was very clean and classy and the inconvenience of the bed situation became a minor issue.

Activity Review

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Our guide was so knowledgeable and personable! She provided a lot of details and information and made us feel like long-time friends! We spent the entire time in the Old Town and it was really interesting. After she departed we stayed and explored on our own using the maps and information she had provided.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable, friendly, and interesting

Tina helped us to plan the perfect Croatia trip. She kept in contact not only during the planning process but the entire time we were there. She booked all our excursions, booked all our hotels and even our drivers. Everything was wonderful. Hotels were in the best location, drivers were professional, knowledgeable and a lot of fun and excursions were always with great guides. We really couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you so much Tina for everything you did :)

Activity Reviews

Split Food & History walking tour

Split

Although our guide was really friendly and fun to be with we found the restaurants cold and unwelcoming. Other than putting the food on the table there was zero connection

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Full- day sailing Kornati - Telašćica

Zadar

Our skipper was awesome and we had a great time.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Oyster tasting in Ston

Ston

So much fun!!! We learned a lot about harvesting oysters and then had a feast of both them and mussels.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private transfer to Korčula through Ston

Croatia

Our driver was wonderful! Knowledgeable, friendly and fun to travel with

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Wine Tasting Tour in Lumbarda

Korčula

Great guide and wonderful wine tasting experience. The best we’ve ever done…..ended with a boat ride home including champagne.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Robert was always prompt in replying during the planning phase and accommodated easily our requirements. All accomodations were top notch.

Our driver Borna combined excellent driving with an enthusiastic nature that made the trip enjoyable. I really appreciated not to have to navigate through Zagreb during rush hour.

Our driver to the airport, Matej, was on time early in the morning and provided all the help to get us off to our flight.

All in all, I couldn't imagine a better experience of Croatia.