Kimkim Trip Reviews for Croatia

Sarah and Ivan were wonderful throughout. From helping us tweak the itinerary to make the trip just what we wanted to answering questions while we were in Croatia, the interactions were great!

Activity Reviews

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Split

Stunningly beautiful! We were there for 3 hours and could easily have spent another three just wandering through the pathways enjoying the natural beauty!

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Hvar Wine Tasting Excursion

Hvar

Much more than just a wine tour! You get a great tour of the area surrounding Hvar Town including several stops at scenic overlooks to take pictures. And of course the wine tasting was wonderful! Our guide also gave us great tips and even helped us secure a last minute reservation at a restaurant for that evening.

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Marija was amazing!

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Day Trip to Montenegro

Dubrovnik

Wonderful day trip to a beautiful location. Our driver was amazing and kept us entertained with stories and facts all day. He let us customize our trip mid-day so we could visit exactly the areas we wanted to see.

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Day Trip to the Caves & Beaches of Vis Island by boat

Hvar

We loved doing this trip as a small group. It allowed everyone to participate in all activities/experiences but still get to know your fellow travelers. Blue cave was stunning, and visiting the various coves and inlets was great fun!

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We couldn’t have asked for a better trip than the one Bruno planned for us. Croatia was my dream trip for 10 years and I had a rough idea of the big things I wanted to do but no idea where to start. With so much to see and 11 days available Bruno gave us the best possible guide through it. We were able to see parts of Istria, travel inland and go to two different national parks, as well as visit Dubrovnik and Split AND do a cave tour and we never felt rushed. Bruno took my many questions and feedback and must haves and made me feel so supported and lessened my anxiety over traveling. I will never stop recommended Croatia to anyone I meet and I highly recommend using Bruno and Kimkim!!

Hotel Review

Villa Filaus

INCREDIBLE stay right in Dubrovnik with easy access to the coast, to the promenade, and the bus stop that takes you to old town! The room was so clean, had every amenity we could hope for, and the best breakfast we’ve had during any travel. The host was also super nice, gave us great recommendations, and was so communicative!

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Activity Review

Inland of Istria - towns on hills and truffle country

Croatia

Motovun is a MUST. SEE. Such a cute town and the best food we had the whole trip! I had a delicious truffle pasta and my husband got a truffle soup and I dream about it every day. The drive there is also really pretty!

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Robert (Robi) took time to understand our travel preferences and build multiple itineraries for our consideration. Once we landed on a 7-day plan that took us from Zagreb down to Dubrovnik, he kept us well informed of the steps leading up to the trip. During the trip, we received daily messages about the towns we’d visit, restaurant suggestions and detailed instructions on where/when to meet our guides. All of the guides Robi connected us with were spectacular - Mario in Zagreb, Borna in Plitvice, Pero in Split, and Antea in Dubrovnik. Happily, we also spent the better part of a day with Robi, visiting the town of Ston, exploring local wineries, and getting a thorough history lesson on Croatia.

We have always had a great experience with Kim Kim and this is no exception. Thanks to Robi and his network of exceptional guides/historians, we had an incredible adventure in this beautiful country, Croatia!

Good day New Friends!

Our trip was beyond amazing and so well-orchestrated from beginning to end. The patience and guidance in planning is perfect for family traveling (such as us) or just someone who needs support visiting new countries. And they were able to meet all of our requested tours within our limited days in country! With 3 teenagers all with different interests and being the first international travel adventure for 2 of them, that is an accomplishment in itself.

Duje (spelling may be off but our driver from Zagreb) was the family favorite. He shared the rich history of your country, was able to answer all our questions, was engaging, sharing off the beaten path insight into cities and parks, and provided the insight into Croatia and its people we were looking for.

Each day of our trip was made stress free by the seamless coordination of the drivers, guides, hotel staff, and Nikola's fast answers to any questions we had. Sarah ( Dubrovnik) and Jo ( Zagreb) were our in city tour guides that your cities should be proud of. Both provided sites unknown and off the typical tourist track we visited on our own with our free time. As we spent one day in Zagreb without Jo then were able to tour with her on our last day, I can tell you SO worth it. She turned the city alive with her excitement and fun little-known facts/hidden secrets- it was such a memorable day about Zagreb!

Food recommendations met all our needs and if you don't put your recommendation of Dvor on your regular recommendation list, you are crazy! Great view, great service, so unique - one of my entire family's favorite meals.

A once in a lifetime trip only made better by having your support!

From the pre-trip planning, to execution, to departure, Robi was amazing. He thoughtfully organized our tour in Croatia according to our needs. He was flexible where necessary (and he had to be because there were a few unpredictable changes due to travel issues), very knowledgeable about Croatian history and current events, an excellent driver, and a great guide. Furthermore, it felt like he really cared about our enjoyment; checking in continuously and making sure that everything was running smoothly. I recommend Kimkim and especially Robi for your next adventure in Croatia.

Activity Review

Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

Peter (Pero) was very knowledgeable, interesting, and engaging. Highly recommend learning about the history of Split from this excellent guide.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Planning our trip through kim kim was so smooth. It gave us a framework of ideas to start with and then working with Nikola allowed us to customize every activity & type of accommodations along the way. We were a bit overwhelmed with planning all the details and having transfers and pickups eliminated any stress. Each location was similar in beauty, yet unique in style The variety of activities we had did gave us a sense of history, natural beauty, & people.
Nicola was punctual, with communication and readily accessible when we had questions. All of our guides and transfers were super kind, knowledgeable, and welcoming.

Hotel Reviews

Villa Filaus

This location had a large room, private deck and lovely bathroom. The small pool was a nice touch and location next to food and food beach was delightful

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful historic exterior with nice modern interior.

Location

This hotel was close to the local bus line food and the beach. All within five minutes

Staff

Helpful and explaining how to get aroun

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Everything was clean

Makarun Heritage Rooms

Split

This hotel was in the heart of Old Town. Yet remained quiet.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful, small private setting courtyard in the center and modern amenities in the room.

Location

Center of Old Town. Easy to enjoy the waterfront, dining and roam the streets

Staff

We were greeted with sparkling wine as well as information on how to get around and what to see

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Everything was clean and that beds are comfortable

Heritage Hotel Dea

Hvar

This was a fun location in the center of Old Town with quick access to the waterfront, fortress, & food

Authenticity & Character

Nestled in the old town with modern amenities

Location

Easy to access right off the ferry

Staff

Kind and helpful with luggage.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were comfortable and rooms were clean

Activity Reviews

Full Day Private Boat Tour to Blue Lagoon & Island of Šolta

Croatia

We had a private tour with a super capable captain. Navigated waters with skill and demonstrated knowledge when dealing with uneducated boaters

Guides, Drivers and Staff

There was a situation on another boat, and our driver responded quickly without creating a big scene.

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Private Island of Hvar Cycling Tour

Croatia

This was a fun tour to get out on a bike and see several towns along with the history and countryside..

Quality of Experience

This was a private tour with just my husband and myself. The bikes were brand new, clean and in excellent condition.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was super knowledgeable & kind

Transport

On time and uncomfortable.

Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

This was a smaller speedboat, with about 15 people total. We hit several destinations that I don't recall seeing on the description that were fun.

Quality of Experience

We got to see several fun, small beaches

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Boat drivers are super capable

Robi curated an excellent itinerary for us in Croatia! His communication skills were top notch and he was very skillful in creating an itinerary that the whole group enjoyed. We started in Split and ended in Dubrovnik. The trip was seamless and the drivers were set up as well as the tour guides. Everyone was extremely professional and it’s clear that his team is committed to providing only the best and highest quality in service. A few of the highlights included a traditional Mediterranean cooking class in Split, a private beach club in Hvar overlooking turquoise water, evening sunset cocktails on top of a fortress in Korcula, wine tasting on the Pejesac peninsula, finishing up with a private tour in Dubrovnik and lastly our favorite was a full day private boat tour of the Elaphiti Islands! We can’t say enough about how professional Robi was in his daily communications as well as working with our budget and being flexible with the group needs!!! Last, it was clear how every guide that he works with really loves their home country and was so passionate in sharing their history with us!

Hotel Reviews

Heritage Hotel Fermai

Split

The Heritage Hotel Fermai in Split was pretty amazing. It stood out to me as a highlight of the trip. The accommodations were very nice and added to the overall enjoyment of the stay in Split.

Valamar Collection Dubrovnik President Hotel

Dubrovnik

The Valamar Collection Dubrovnik President Hotel was really nice and stood out as one of the highlights of my trip. The room was super spacious, which was a welcome comfort after staying in smaller hotels. It was particularly nice to enjoy the space after living out of a suitcase for a while. The amenities were excellent, with a pool and beach access. The availability of a gym and a spa center where amenities like the sauna and whirlpool were free of charge made it perfect for some downtime and relaxation.

Activity Reviews

Private boat trip to Elafiti islands

Croatia

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Wine tasting on Pelješac peninsula

Croatia

The wine tasting on the Pelješac peninsula was really fun. It was one of the enjoyable highlights of the activities we engaged in.

Split : Cooking Class, private or group

Split

The cooking class in Split was great and a fantastic part of the trip. It's always fun to learn and take home some new skills and recipes.

Our trip to Croatia was truly amazing. Robi planned such a comprehensive and diverse itinerary that gave us the perfect taste of this gorgeous country. Highlights were the city tours and the private boat trip around the Elaphiti islands. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone!

Activity Review

Private boat trip to Elafiti islands

Croatia

Best part of the trip!!!! Saw so much of the coastline, had plenty of time to swim and relax in the sun. The stop for lunch on Lopund was so fresh and delicious!

Quality of Experience

This was one of the best trips ever, thanks, in no small part, to Bruno! He planned an amazing itinerary that was unique and personalized to us and our interests. And then he was in touch on the ground, making sure everything went smoothly. Five stars! I would recommend kimkim and Bruno to anyone!

Hotel Review

Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

Dubrovnik

Activity Reviews

Private Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town

Dubrovnik

Day Trip to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Croatia

Inland of Istria - towns on hills and truffle country

Croatia

Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour

Croatia

I am so happy that we used kimkim to plan our trip Croatia. Nikola was our local specialist and he helped us plan Everything. He was in daily contact with us through out our trip and if we needed anything he made himself available.
We honestly did not have on stressful moment on our trip, every little thing from luggage pick up , transportation , accommodations, reservations for dinners, activities and drivers were set up for us. I actually , just recommended Nikola and kimkim to a friend who is traveling in the fall.

Activity Review

Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting

Croatia

This was such a fun day and we learned so much! Matthew and Luca were perfect hosts. They educated us about oyster farming and all the steps it takes to bring a yummy oyster to your table. In addition, we ate amazing oysters and mussels. After the Ston Oyster Experience we went to the Rizman Winery , where we tasted different types of Croatian wines as well enjoyed the beautiful views.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luca and Matthew were great!

Transport

Drivers were great communicators, got us where we needed to be on time and were flexible if we wanted to stop somewhere.

Our eight day trip through Croatia was spectacular. Can say enough good things about Bruno who set up EVERYTHING for us. He arranged wonderful accommodations, made suggestions for different sites to see while touring and stayed in contact with us daily to ensure safe travelling. Had wonderful tours in Split with Mia and another great tour with Ana in Dubrovnik. These tours were very personal in that it was just my family and the guide. My wife and I loved working with Kimkim so much that we have already booked a vacation with them to Greece in October. Kimkim has incredible customer service.

Bruno was amazing in helping me plan the trip with quick responses and timely suggestions. The whole tour was quite smooth and very enjoyable. All of the hotels booked were in excellent locations - near all the major sights so it was convenient to explore on our own. Overall it was a great trip and thoroughly enjoyed our time in Croatia and Bosnia&Herzegovina. Hope to visit again someday and explore more places.

Stress free travel to a magical country! Bruno was most accommodating and Although we were not as responsive as he would have liked in planning, he was always gracious . The guides were top notch; with private tours in all 4 cities. All connections were A+. Our Hotels were mixed. The Dubovnik and Split stays were 4 star as expected with delicious breakfasts. Our hotel in Hvar was a spluge 5 starPalace Elizabeth, pure heavenn! The planned hotel in Kortula was closed at the last minute and the replacement offered had sad odd dark rooms with no amenities and slim breakfast . The town is a gem, so we were glad we made it. Will recommend Bruno and KimKim to our friends.

I cannot recommend our trip planner Sara highly enough! From the moment we reached out to her for our first trip to Croatia, she was incredibly helpful and attentive. She worked seamlessly with my husband and me online, organizing everything we needed for our trip.
We were traveling for a wedding and wanted to make the most of our time in Croatia, exploring various cities and going on a few excursions. She listened to our desires and made fantastic recommendations. Each detail was meticulously planned, and there was always a driver waiting for us at every destination, which made our travels stress-free and enjoyable.
Her exceptional service and expertise truly transformed our trip into a memorable adventure. Thank you for everything!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Osam

supetar

For a small coastal quaint & quiet town this hotel was was perfect location to explore. The staff was so wonderful to talk to & they couldnt cater to us anymore .

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Hotel Ambasador

Split

Nice newer hotel

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Palace Elisabeth

Hvar

We were originally told about this hotel from friends of ours. So when I mentioned it to Sara , she totally agreed! It actually made us fall in love with HVAR even more so!

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Excelsior Hotel

Dubrovnik

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Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)

Hvar

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Private Walking Tour of Split

Croatia

Ivana greted right after we got off the ferry. It was perfectly timed since our hotel room wouldnt ready . So we left our luggages 7 went on a wonderful walk exploring the town the castle. Ivana was a wealth of information & a pleasure to have many conversations with my husband & I

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Gourmet Experience at Local Winery

Croatia

One of the highlights of our trip! Super intimate, just , use & our ‘sommelier”. After each tasting & thoroughly learning the history of the family, the wines & the beautiful labels, we were given delicious food pairings while sitting outside their lovely garden. We ordered several cases of their products to shipped back home to enjoy.

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Elafiti Islands - Private Half Day Speedboat Tour

Dubrovnik

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Guided Walking Tour of Šibenik

Croatia

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The trip was absolutely amazing and Marija did a fabulous job at coordinating all of our activities and meeting time for drivers! Everything went smoothly and couldn’t have asked for more 💕

Anna Maria put together an amazing trip for our family! We are so grateful! Her plan for our trip was exactly what we wanted, but she also helped us change a few things during our trip. We felt like we were traveling with our own personal concierge!!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Korsal

Korčula

Very nice room and a short walk to old town.

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Hotel Marmont Heritage - Adults Only

Split

Beautifully renovated modern hotel inside the palace walls. I would highly recommend!!

Authenticity & Character

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Inside the palace walls!

Staff

Anna was amazing helping us with transfers and tours!!

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Beach Bay Hvar

Hvar

Beautiful views of the harbor! Clean and spacious.

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Hotel Kompas

Dubrovnik

Incredible views!

Authenticity & Character

Location

A 10 minute uber to old town. Amazing views. Right on the boardwalk.

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Activity Reviews

Day Trip to Krka National Park with wine tasting

Croatia

The waterfalls were great! A truly wonderful day for the family. The wine tasting was amazing, too!!

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Split Food Tour

Split

We loved this trip! So much history, and awesome food stops to boot!

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Sunset sailing Pakleni islands tour

Hvar

Dominic was a wonderful captain and host!

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Blue and Green Caves Speedboat Tour

Hvar

Best day of our trip! The captain and mate were great with Croatian history and geography. Very intersting and entertaining day!

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Cooking Class - Pick up from garden, prepare and eat

Dubrovnik

Loved the day! And our hosts were fantastic!!

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Half-day Trip to the Elafiti Islands

Dubrovnik

Awesome day, awesome Captain. We swam in a blue cave and visited some beautiful villages.

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We were so impressed with the detailed organization of our trip and giving attention to our likes and desires with planned side excursions. Nikola kept in touch with us daily and all transfers, ticketing, tours were seamless and on time. It’s hard to choose one thing as outstanding but Plitvice Lakes was magical. Kortula our favorite destination and all tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. What a clean and beautiful country.

Hotel Review

Vila Nepos

Split

We loved this hotel. Located in the heart of the palace and had space for us to sprawl out a bit. It gives the feel of living back in the day with modern amenities.

Authenticity & Character

The mirror opened up to a closet

Location

In the palace walls

Staff

They helped bring our luggage from the car drop off.

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Island of Hvar Tour With Local Guide (Afternoon)

Hvar

We loved traveling inward to see how the local people live. Our guide was full of history and information and the wine tasting at his 350 year old estate was special.

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Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

We had such a lovely day and experience here. Luckily the cave was open and the beauty of it does not disappoint. We were taken to private beaches to swim where it was just us and the few with us in the group. The water is so clean and the surrounding islands so pretty.

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Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)

Croatia

We loved the drive inland again up cliffs showing the dramatic backdrop of the castle and Dubrovnik. This family is so welcoming and the gardens divine. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

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Food

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This was the first trip my wife & I were too busy to plan. We took a leap of faith and were fortunate to be connected with Robi. My advice is to be as open and transparent with your trip specialist as possible. We shared our wish list, must haves, activities and interests with Robi and then worked towards crafting a few plans. When we finalized our trip plan there was still a level of unknown for us…will there be someone at the airport to pick us up or did we just get scammed.

The level of attention, detail and time saving efforts that Robi provided was invaluable! He provided drop pins for parking in various cities, tips on when we should arrive at our locations or activity for the day. Trust me, this was world class service! Yes, a few mornings we were questioning waking up so early to arrive somewhere by 8am, but when we finished and saw the crowds of people arriving it made sense and saved time!

Robi seems to have connections and friends in every city of Croatia. That should not be unvalued! It’s like visiting a friend in a city that you’ve never been and they’re proud of what their city has to offer and pulls out all the stops! There were a few times when weather forced us to pivot a bit on or the day before. Blue caves as an example need perfect water conditions because the cave entrance…Robi was monitoring conditions and WhatsApp’d new options immediately. If you’re a person that isn’t comfortable pivoting or being flexible then maybe you would struggle. Trust Robi! He’s going to find those hidden gems, those magic moments that you’ll remember for years!

One of our favorite days was spending the day on Vis. Robi arranged a private boat to shuttle us from Split. We elected to do what he referred to as the military jeep tour. I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect based on the info. This was more than a jeep tour! We met up with Marko our private guide and driver on Vis. We hoped in his Land Rover and set off. Marko is a wealth of knowledge but you have to show interest and be open and provide feedback. He took us to a Cold War military base which has tunnels all through the island. He walked us through several tunnels and shared so much history about the base as well as the critical importance of Vis due to its location in the Adriatic Sea. Marko drove us to different view points to see wineries growing at 70 degree angles on cliff sides…old military airfields and more. We also decided to enjoy a private wine tasting at one of the local wineries. I would strongly suggest you sign up for this tour! I also suggested to Robi he explain to potential clients this is an island tour in a Land Rover, part of the tour includes a Cold War base, military airfield, and wineries. Truly an unforgettable experience and Marko was worth the price of admission!

Without Robi there would’ve been no way we could’ve researched, plan and accomplished what he was able to do for us! It felt like 6 different trips in the best way! Robi cares so much about every detail so you don’t need to! He genuinely is setting the standard for a world class travel guide!

Bruno did a great job organizing the trip and always sending daily reminders and updates and being available by text or phone for any real-time issues.

Hotel Review

Lyra Hotel Plitvice

Licko Petrovo Selo

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Activity Review

Zagreb - Arrival

Zagreb

Seeing the old part of Zagreb and its history was helpful.

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With only a month’s notice, Bruno planned and executed a fantastic trip to Croatia/ Slovenia for me and my wife. We were in Dubrovnik, Split, Zagreb, and a day trip to Slovenia. We also had some special requests that he was more than willing to put in place even after he planned our itinerary. He was there every step of the way to keep us informed of changes due to weather , or just to give us a preview of the next day. Bruno was also our guide in Zagreb and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide to the city.

Overall, it was an excellent trip and Bruno was superb!