Kimkim Trip Reviews for Croatia

This was one of our best trips to Europe. Croatia is a beautiful country and Robi made this trip memorable for us. The guides that we had starting with Bruno, Pero, Antea were top notch each one of them were experts in their field. Robi planned a special boat trip for us and we got glimpses of Dubrovnik from the coast which was the highlight of the trip.
I am very satisfied with this trip and will recommend it to all my friends and families.
Robi treated us like his guests and not clients and he inculcated the love of Croatia within us. This is invaluable to find. The customizations, the impromptu requests all were met smilingly and without any complaints.
We will be forever grateful to Kim Kim and to Robi who made this trip so very special. Robi went above and beyond for us and we will remember this trip for a very long time. Hvala vam to the entire team.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Marul

Split

The lady at the reception was not nice. The elevator was not working. Robi had arranged for a drink when we arrived. But the lady was very patronizing and told me that I should travel light which was none of her business and not professional

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Hotel Pasike

Trogir

Not good. We had a lot of trouble finding a parking and they were very callous about the whole thing. They should have a better parking arrangement

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Skradinski buk

Skradin

The lady at the reception was very nice and helpful

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Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

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It was in the heart of the city

Prijeko Palace

Dubrovnik

This was the best hotel. Very very nice. Staff was very professional and the room was the best!

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It was very well located and we were treated like loyalty!! Overall a great experience for us

https://www.facebook.com/VillaRadicSton/

Ston

Very nice arrangement and friendly owner

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Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

The hotel staff was nice and friendly

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Goodbye Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Leisure day in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

Croatia

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Pelješac Penisula and Ston- Triple Atraction

Ston

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Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

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Krka National Park -Trogir

Skradin

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Visit to Zadar and overnigth in Skradin

Zadar

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Leaving Zagreb and exploring Plitvice Lakes National Park

Zagreb

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Zagreb - Arrival Day & Sightseeing

Zagreb

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Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

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From beginning to end, the experience was seem less and our vacation exceptional. Working with Sarah and Ivan at KimKim was trouble free. They were very knowledgeable, communicative, accommodating and responsive.

We took three boat excursions and despite the weather, enjoyed them all. Our skippers (Tony, Ante and Ivo) were all very capable and interesting. We felt safe and secure and found their advice very good on what and how to enjoy our time on the water and port. As the weather was sub-optimal the day we travelled with Ivo, the life stories he shared from time in the service, to search and rescue and olive farming made up for it. His lunch recommendation on Lupod was also the best meal of the trip at Obala! We enjoyed a seaside table, truly inches off the rocks with fresh delightful fare!

We enjoyed our time hiking around the beautiful waterfalls in Plitvice and Krka. All of our transfers were efficient, safe and comfortable and the recommended hotels were quite good. Our favorite was the harbor view suite in the Palace Elizabeth Hotel. We truly enjoyed our time in Hvar including the trek to the Spanish Fortress Overlooking the City and Sea.

Our tour guides in Trogir, Split and Dubrovnik were all very knowledgeable and passionate - and the time with Mislav wine tasting was enjoyable and relaxing in Korcula - a very enjoyable and laid back island with good food. The walled cities of Trogir, Korcula and Dubrovnik were our favorites - each with a different scale and vibe but common in the quaintness of their back alleys and cobblestone streets. The wall walk in Dubrovnik was worthwhile, providing great views of the city and sea.

All and all, a truly exceptional vacation and one of the top 5 in our travels to over 60 countries! We highly recommend Croatia and KimKim!

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Hotel Korsal

Korčula

Good location by the beach and easy walk to town. Very relaxing and good daily breakfast.

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

Split

Great weather, loved Milna and eating Prociutto, Cheese and Crackers on board with Tony.

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No way to adequately convey how much our group enjoyed our Croatian adventure thanks in huge part to Sarah’s efforts. We are a group of three families (16 total) who are experienced international travelers and accustom to researching and planning all aspects of trips ourselves. With so many variables in the mix for this one (including Covid), we decided to put together a general itinerary then turn it over to KimKim. That decision turned out to be an excellent one! We were immediately matched with Sarah who is based locally in Zagreb and she organized a terrific highlight tour of Split and Dubrovnik as well as the islands of Korcula and Mljet. Her recommendations for accommodations, dining and activities were spot on and her knowledge, patience, communication and professionalism were superb. She was incredibly responsive before (even with the significant time change) and during our trip … answering questions and addressing concerns big and small. If you are hesitant to use an app for travel planning …. don’t be. The KimKim format for pairing travelers with local expert agents is fantastic!
We definitely highly recommend Sarah and the KimKim experience.

Heidi

Our vacation to Croatia was wonderful and stress free due to Nikola's preplanning and booking of all of accomodations, restaurants, activities, and transfers. All the service providers were professional, punctual, and courteous. Special thanks to our Split tour host Ivana, our driver Joseph from Split to Dubrovnik, and Mirko our Elafiti Islands boat tour skipper for some memorable days.

And very special thanks to Nikola for being just a phone call away and handling our schedule changes.

My family and I had a wonderful 8 days in Croatia! Antonia put together a perfect itinerary, with just the right amount of activity and leisure time. Her communication was clear, informative, and punctual. In addition, her knowledge of the different areas and who to have guide us was exceptional. We would not have had the vacation we had if it were not for Ivana in Dubrovnik, specifically with the Game of Thrones walking tour; Dominik and Dea of Nautica Adventure Tours in Hvar, specifically for giving us a uniquely unforgettable experience; Ivana in Zadar and Dugi otok, specifically for her communication and organization to make our family heritage day as special as possible; and Josipa in Zagreb, specifically for her liveliness and enthusiasm to show off her beautiful city, rich with culture. Everything ran smoothly, my family and I felt taken care of, and we certainly had the highly anticipated trip of a lifetime!

Sarah made this dream trip a reality. From start to finish it was incredible! From planning to execution it was flawless. She thought of every detail, arranged everything so we could just show up and enjoy! Having drivers and private tours took all of the travel stress out of the equation and became people we will keep in touch with for many years to come. Baldo is one that is now like family to us and Saas in Mostrar will also be a friend for years to come. We were supposed to go to Montenegro but the boarders were backed up so Baldo created an alternate plan for us in Bosnia. We agreed to pivot and it turned out to be one of our most treasured days. Trust the drivers/guides. They will give you an incredible experience no matter what! We loved Split, Hvar and Mostrar the most. Dubrovnik is very crowded, it’s nice to visit the old town for a day but there are so many other places with less crowds and more to do. I cannot be more grateful I came across KimKim and Sarah. I wish she planned outside of Croatia!!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

This is a modern hotel. It’s very clean and has great views. That said, if you have a great view it means you face a busy(noisy) street. The air was cooler in the hallways than in our room which wasn’t great because we were there in mid august. The consierge is very helpful with reservations and taxis. The breakfast buffet is large. Overall it was nice to have two separate sleeping areas in one room (picture adjoining rooms minus a door.) I just didn’t like the noise or the lack of cool air and it wasn’t very close to old town, maybe 20 minute walk.

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Azur Palace Luxury Rooms

Split

Very cute hotel with an adorable outdoor area. Breakfast included was a huge bonus for traveling with a family.

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Clean, cute

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Easy to walk to everything

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Breakfast staff was so friendly

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Activity Reviews

Green & Blue Caves of Vis Island

Hvar

The blue cave was closed so Yoshko suggested the green cave. It was an hour wait to take the tour boat in, he offered for us to swim in. We were THE ONLY ONES in there! It was a really cool experience, but i would never pay/wait to see it. It is a tourist trap so beware. If you take a boat, it’s about 5 minutes in the cave. There are so many other beautiful places to see on Vis. Yoshko took us to many places were there were only 4 or so other people and to a wonderful restaurant belonging to 2 fishermen. It was an incredible day and he was a fantastic guide!

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Pakleni Islands Kayak Tour

Croatia

The seas were rough getting over, but absolutely worth it! Paradise!

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Boating Excursion to Zlatni Rat Beach, Transfer to Hvar

Croatia

So beautiful! We ate at this really cool restaurant with gorgeous views. The water looked like a swimming pool it was so clear!! Branko was a very enthusiastic guide.

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Plitvice Lakes National Park

Split

Breathtaking!!

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It was just amazing from start to finnish. The swim stops, the islands we visited, the tours, wine tasting, Oyster tasting ..... the list goes on and on ....... an unforgettable trip. WOW! Dubrovnik is like no other place I have ever been.... it is incredible..... We were on the MS Markan and the crew were just amazing from start to finish!!!! I will be booking for me and my kids for next year for sure!!!!

A memorable trip where Robi clearly exceeded in working on all details to grant the best experience and combining a bycicle trip with other outdoor opportunities to complement with beaches, swimming, snorkeling, paddeling. All the dinners suggested were outstanding, both with lovely local food and also beautiful views and location.
We prepared the trip in advance and Robi was also extremely responsive proving suggestions and alternatives while at the same time taking on board the multiple requests and suggestions.
During the trip Robi was always providing support and accommodating everybody’s request.
We have done other bicycle holidays in other countries, but this one was beyond special, and Robi had a significant responsibility on its success.

Robbie and his team are exceptional. These days, there are not many companies that put their heart and soul in their clients' wellbeing, .... well, Robbie and his team are the exception. They not only appreciate and please, but always think one or two steps ahead. When our group of 19 (ages ranking from 8 to 53!) arrived to Croatia, together with a heart-warming welcome speech, our bikes and equipment were already prepared according to heights, with our nametag on, water bottles nicely cooled and marked with names. Biking routes were perfectly selected - stunning views, no crowd, difficulty not too strenuous but challenging enough... Robbie's vans were always near us, looking after our security and the need to refill our bottles with fresh water. Arriving to any beach, suprise-suprise, snorkelling equipment already prepared for every kid.. During the 1 week, our overnight stays were perfectly organized in nice hotels, and our dinners were carefully selected and prepared in nice, traditional restaurants/ terraces. As for communication, besides absolutely fluent English spoken, Robbie and his team were also carefully watching the balance of "humanly close, but not invading". We will repeat for sure.

Not only was Sarah kind, knowledgeable and always quick-to-respond...but she put up and dealt with a group of 16 people with every possible Croatian vision, preference and request imaginable! (Thank you for that unexpected luggage transfer!)

It was so nice to be picked up and transferred to/from airports, lovely hotels and our fun excursions...highlights were the fabulous boat rides between the Croatian Islands (Leo was great!) and a beautiful bike ride through the Mljet National Park.

Sarah handled last minute changes with grace, and put together a wonderful and unforgettable trip for everyone.

We will definitely keep her in mind for our next trip...and will let others know how wonderful she is, as well.

Thank you, Sarah!!!!!

Antonia created an itinerary that fulfilled our every need and even planned for experiences we didn't know we needed! Every transfer we had was greeted with a pleasant driver. Everyone was on time and helpful with information. We flew into Dubrovnik from NJ and had a day to relax at the beautiful outdoor pool and lounges at a fantastic hotel picked by Antonia. Hotel More. Of course we did the Game of Thrones tour in old town and Antonia chose a great guide for us that could balance the 3 different age groups and the heat wave. After 2 days and great food and people we were off to Hvar, my favorite stop! Again Antonia chose a lovely hotel, Adriana, that was perfect! In Hvar Antonia set up a tour that brought us over the mountains to the other side of the island with a great tour and dinner included. We saw a few smaller towns and loved every minute. The next day she booked us on a speed boat to visit the blue and green caves and go for swims in a few different alcove beaches. Spending a day on the water with Dominick's tour company (Antonia wins again) felt like I was living the life of the rich and famous! He brought us to an amazing restaurant on a small island (also all part of our package) and we had an amazing meal. Next stop was traveling to a small town and finding my family heritage in Dragova, on Dugi Otok. Antonia found the perfect guide who did lots of research before we went. She was history buff and proved that when she was also our walking tour guide in Zadar. She knew when to give us private time to spread my grandmother's ashes and have our remembrance and she was lots of fun too. Our last stop in Zagreb was met with another great walking tour guide and lots of recommendations for our last 24 hours! It was the vacation of a lifetime and I will be happy to plan with Kim Kim for our next EU trip to Italy!!

We had an amazing time in Croatia! In a bit less than a week we managed to fit in Dubrovnik, Kocula, and Split without feeling like we were rushing. We also had a walking tour, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bike tour (with wine!), and white water rafting. I have to mention Alberto, our walking tour guide in Dubrovnik, he was especially excellent, extremely knowledgeable, and catered the tour to us. I also have to mention Antonio who took us snorkeling in Korcula, he was very pleasant and took us to some amazing sports.

Robi planned the perfect family vacation for us in Croatia and was a professional informative and wonderful guide. Everything was high class and executed perfectly from the airport transfers, city transfers, hotel check ins and activities/tours. I will refer many to him and beautiful Croatia.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Radisson Blu Split

Split

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Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort

Hvar

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Aminess Liburna Hotel

Korčula

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Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Activity Reviews

Split - Departure

Split

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Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

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Visit to Korčula island and town

Korčula

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Explore Hvar, active or leisure day

Hvar

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Explore Hvar and neighbouring islands VIS( tour) and Biševo

Hvar

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Geting to Hvar and exploring the town

Hvar

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Pelješac peninsula and Ston- triple atraction.

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Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

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Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

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We had a fabulous trip in Croatia. Sarah did a wonderful job taking care of all our needs. Logistics went off perfectly, from our car transports, hotel accommodations, dinner reservations, and boat rides. We loved Korchula Island and a special highlight was Leo our boat driver. He was so much fun and went above and beyond to make sure we all had the best time. Highly recommend KimKim and Sarah. We will be using KimKim again!

When you travel, help is most needed when you need to deal with the unexpected. During my stay, I had higher than normal internet connectivity needs, which were completely unrelated to our booking. Robi did everything to help me, including contracting services with local companies and offering me his own internet. This is just an example of someone who understands that your experience depends on everything you live during your stay and not just a list of prearranged services. I would encourage anyone that wants peace of mind to book with Robi any trip. Fun is guaranteed but, if something goes wrong, you can rest assured that there is someone always ready to go the extra mile to help you.

Our guide and travel guide, Robert Pinčević, was exceptional. From guiding us on early planning to closely managing our trip while in Croatia, his level of local knowledge and concierge service was 5-star. Robi helped my husband and I custom design a 10 day trip throughout the Dalmatian cost including Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik. He understood the type of trip we wanted to create which was a mix of cultural experiences, outdoor activities and relaxing down time. He was really able to anticipate our needs based on the information we gave him and execute flawlessly. All of our transportation to and from airports/ports/hotels was seamless which can be a little be complicated and hectic during the busy summer travel season. Some of the highlights of the trip were excursions to Krka national park and a private boat tour of the Elaphiti islands off the coast of Dubrovnik. Robi also lined us up with local guides in Split, Dubrovnik and an excursion to Ston that were exceptional. By having a local, Croatian, like Robi plan and manage our trip, experience was elevated by removing much of the stress associated with travel, especially in a place we weren’t previously familiar with. Another element which deserves pointing out is that Robi was able to roll with a few last minute changes to our set schedule. If we required a little bit of a late start for a tour or wanted to move up the departure for the inter-island ferry, Robi was on top of it and made it happen. He was also avail to us 24/7 by WhatsApp for ongoing questions we had throughout the trip. Robi’s a very knowledgeable professional who helped us fall in love with such a beautiful country. We will definitely be back and would use him again in a heartbeat.

We cannot recommend this company enough. We went on a trip with a few adults and several children, and the experience they delivered for us was simply amazing. They focused relentlessly on making sure that everything would work for us, displaying a mix of knowledge, flexibility, patience, and attention to every detail that I have never seen. From the way they set up the trip, by asking for a copy of our passports so that when we could check in hotels fairly quickly, to the way that they paid attention to every single detail including bike sizes, helmet sizes, etc, this company and their CEO Robi were totally focused on making our trip a magic experience. They took us to places that we would not have discovered on our own, and that were not flooded by tourists. The plan was molded to our preferences, the execution was very effective and adapted flexibly to our evolving needs. Can’t recommend them enough.

Antonia planned an absolutely wonderful trip to Croatia for us. We went to Dubrovnik, Korcula, and Split. At each place she planned activities for us while leaving us enough time to recharge and relax. The accommodations she chose for us were impeccable. If we had a question or a change all we needed was to ask. We had just the correct mix of cultural, natural and gastronomical activities.

She was always available for us to take care of the smallest issues. We forgot a few items and she went out of her way to call stores to find if they were in stock. My son got sick for a day and she arranged for a doctor to see us. We never felt unsupported with her just a phone call away.

You will never regret having Antonia as your planner. She is absolutely wonderful.

I'll start by saying that I have never used a tour guide or a tour company prior to working with Robi through KimKim. But, once I started sharing the type of vacation we were looking for, it was immediately obvious that we were in excellent hands. Robi planned a customized itinerary that exceeded all expectations! We are a family of three (mom, dad and 14-year old teen) who wanted a multi-sport adventure that would be fun for all and avoid the touristy areas. Robi exceeded all expectations! It was SO much fun and he took care of EVERY detail and all the logistics--from airport transportation, to hotels, to activities and everything in between. We swam in beautiful sea caves, toured the coast by boat, e-biked the wine country, kayaked among the oyster farms, had the most delicious grilled calamari, went to a secret beach (shhh!) and raced around on jet skis in Zuljana! I asked Robi if there were places I could go for a run in Ston (where we stayed) and he was kind enough to map out a new run for each day were there. Robi is also extremely knowledgeable about all-things-Croatia, so we learned so much about Croatian history, politics and people. Suffice it to say, there is no way I could have planned this much fun on my own. I can't imagine going back to Croatia unless Robi came with us! :)

Activity Reviews

Explore Pelješac penisula - multiactivity

Ston

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Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

Croatia

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We had a terrific experience in Croatia! Antonia was a fabulous planner and had great expertise to share. She was patient, thoughtful, creative and put together a great combination of places and activities that hit the spot. From Dubrovnik to Hvar to Montovun, we loved seeing all of Croatia, tasting different foods, experiencing small villages and large towns, and learning about the history of the country and its people. I totally recommend Antonia and visiting Croatia!!

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Private Walking Tour of Rovinj

Croatia

Really interesting town and worth a visit. We loved the village and the walking tour was helpful. Glad we went here.

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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Morning)

Croatia

Loved Our tour with Grgo! He had amazing insights and stories and the wine we tasted was fantastic. Highly recommend.

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Truffle hunting in Motovun

Motovun

Great time truffle hunting. We learned a ton and the hosts were so hospitable and generous with lunch they served - delivious!

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Private Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

Wonderful time visiting the blue cave and Pakleni Islands. Dominic, our guide, was fantastic and brought us to some off the beaten path areas to swim and for lunch. Loved It!

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