Kimkim Trip Reviews for Croatia

Our trip to Croatia was absolutely fantastic thanks to Antonia! It is the first time we used KimKIm but surely will not be the last. Antonia planned our trip down to every last detail. Each person she set us up with, drivers, tour guides, local agri-tourism, boat driver were all top notch. Each person was very knowledgeable in their area, took the time to see what we enjoyed and tailored the tour to our liking. The hotels chosen suited us perfectly and we were fortunate to even get an upgrade at one of them! Antonia's restaurant recommendations were spot on and she was always able to get us in. I loved the 7pm updates the night before to remind us of the next day's events. She made herself available any time of day or night in case we had any trouble, but absoutely everything went as planned.
Thank you, Antonia for taking the planning out of my hands and for giving us the trip of a lifetime!!

Tina's planning was absolutely amazing- it was a seamless holiday which was truly relaxing and and we are really grateful and lucky to have her planning! She was very prompt with her replies and very helpful. Im glad we got to visit the beautiful country and learnt so much about its culture and rich history! Overall 12/10 !

We had independently booked a trekking trip in Slovenia, and were working on our Croatia itinerary when we were unexpectedly invited on a wilderness river trip on a permit cancellation. This meant no internet access, and no time to firm up plans so we could book our international flights. We contacted KimKim, and were connected to Antonia at Croatique. Despite an 8-hour time difference that had her working very early or late office hours, she pulled together a wonderful itinerary that reflected our requests and interests in a short period of time. Her additional recommendations were among our favorite activities of the trip, which went off without a hitch. She was responsive to a few requested in-country changes, and we felt that had anything gone sideways, it would be quickly addressed. We would recommend her services to anyone who does not want to execute their own travel logistics. Perhaps the highest compliment we can leave is that we hope to return, and we only rarely revisit a country!

Sarah and her colleagues organized a trip of a lifetime for my girlfriends and I! When planning, Sarah listened to what we wanted in our trip, then arranged great tours, accommodations and experiences. Mislav was on the ground, answering questions and making recommendations as needed.

I would highly recommend visiting Mljet National Park. Luksha took us on a breathtaking hike one day and led us around the islands on a kayaking tour the next. Our time at the park was my was definitely a highlight. Thank you Sarah!

Our Croatian guides were fabulous-Nikolina in Dubrovnik, the Kameni Dvori family in Konavle- with cooking lesson, wines and dinner, Peter from Dubrovnik/ Ston-where we had the most amazing oysters-raw and fried, Petar in Korchula for Steve’s bicycle tour, Grgo in Hvar/ Stari Grad/ Verboska/ with lunch prepared by his family at their konoba, and, lastly, Ivana for the historical tour of the Diocletian Palace. All we’re knowledgeable, friendly and added unforgettable memories for our Croatian experience. And Nikola! He gave us a vacation of a lifetime. We have him our budget and our list of what we wanted to see and he created a vacation that was doable within our time frame and wallet. The accommodations were centrally located, clean and modern, with delicious European style breakfasts and friendly, informative concierges/ receptionists. We will use Kimkim for our next vacation!

Hotel Reviews

Apartments Palmotta Palace Dubrovnik Old Town

Dubrovnik

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Zuviteo Residence

Korčula

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Heritage Hotel Dea

Hvar

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Balatura Split Luxury Rooms

Split

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Activity Reviews

Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)

Croatia

The farm/ gardens were full of fruit and vegetables that we used for our cooking lesson/ dinner. The wines made on the premises were delicious and our group of fellow diners were friendly and our hosts, entertaining.

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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Morning)

Croatia

Grgo was such a joy to spend time with. His knowledge of English, his equal respect for both my husband and me, his sense of humor and his obvious love for his country, his family and being a guide made him my favorite ambassador for Croatia.

It was a delightful, well organized trip. Bruno sent a note the night before with the plans and names of assistants involved for the next days activities.
Ilija set us up with Mountain biking outside of Porec, it was an amazing, challenging trail and outstanding scenery. We also rode bikes down the Dalmatian coast with Garon setting us up and guiding our route. Stunning views 👏
Hotel Dubrovnik in Zagreb had the Best breakfast each morning we were there.
Plitvice Lakes is a must see when in Croatia, as well as Krka National Park
It was a delightful visit to Hum, very quaint, scenic and memorable.
In Dubrovnik our guide Antea was a wealth of knowledge about the history of the city and helpful with suggestions for the best sites to see. We followed our guided tour with a walk around the entire wall.

Bruno was a great travel agent. He listened to what we wanted and did it. The cooking class he booked was with a trained chef and he taught us a lot including how to clean squid and fish. The hotel that were booked and had easy access to what we wanted to see .

My mother and I had an awesome time in Croatia, and everything was well communicated and organized by Daniela and her partner, Robi in advance, and during the entire trip! With every step of the way, Daniela or Robi were in touch to check in and give information about guides, pick up times, restaurant recommendations, and everything was clear and comprehensive. They were also available for questions and suggestions, which made the entire trip connected and collaborative. I especially loved the arrangement with guide, Goran where we travelled from Korcula to the Peninsula, and Elaphiti Islands where we travelled along the mountains and Adriatic, and visited local, family-run restaurants. This part of the trip felt very special and memorable. We then had the opportunity to meet Daniela, Robi and family in Ston, which also was delicious and memorable. Highly recommend connecting with Daniela and Robi-- absolutely lovely and memorable, all around! Thank you!

We can’t say enough about the amazing level of support and planning provided by Bruno of KimKim in Croatia. The arranged rental car provided by Bruno’s colleague, Matej, was excellent and included GPS. We received Google Map pins every evening so we knew how to navigate the next day. We biked two days with full support both days by additional colleagues, Ilya and Goran. Every day was planned perfectly and we had instant responses from Bruno for any questions we had. Our itinerary was amazing: Zagreb, Rovinj, Porec, Plitvice Lakes, Krka National Park, Split, Hvar, Korcula, Ston, and Dubrovnik … plus we saw so many beautiful villages and sights along the way. Every hotel was immaculate and charming with beautiful views and amenities. We highly recommend Bruno … A++ for service, knowledge, and overall professionalism every step of the way.

The entire trip to Croatia and Slovenia was very enjoyable. The combination of activity (walking, cycling and kayaking), small towns and larger cities, history, culture and beautiful scenery was perfect. Though we were mostly on our own, it was nice to meet some of the local people as guides and as hosts. Though we had scheduled activities, we also had some flexibility in the itinerary. Traveling from mid-September to early October meant that we had pleasant/warm temperatures, almost no rain and didn't have to fight the crowds one might during the summer months.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

The hotel was in a great location, requiring only a short walk to the parking lot with luggage. We stayed for two nights at the beginning of the trip and for one night at the end of our trip. The only comment about the room we were given at the beginning of the trip is that the washroom had almost no shelf space or space around the sink for toiletries. The room at the end of the trip had both space around the sink as well as shelf space in the washroom.

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Hotel Cubo

Ljubljana

This hotel was well situated. While you couldn't park at the hotel, the staff parked the car and brought it to us. The room was provided to us ahead of check in and the staff were very attentive. The room was very spacious with a very spacious washroom. The drinks and snacks in the room were complimentary.

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Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence

Poreč

This hotel was part of a larger hotel complex, with the sister hotel across the bay on an island, accessible by ferry. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel provided a complimentary snack in the dining area late afternoon. The rooms were comfortable and the breakfast provided a lot of variety. Guests were able to take a ferry over to the island to use the pool and rent water sport equipment. Getting to and from the parking lot required a shuttle which required some waiting time, but otherwise it was a beautiful location and very well situated.

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Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

The hotel was very accommodating with nice rooms and very helpful staff. There were two restaurants available within the hotel or just across from the hotel, neither of which was outstanding.

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Villa Bonaca

Skradin

This is a relatively small hotel with available parking located right on the water and within the town of Skradin. The hotel staff were very accommodating and helpful. The room was comfortable and the hotel has a very nice pool area.

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Hotel Marul

Split

This hotel was a few minutes walk from the old town and within walking distance to many restaurants and to the beach area. Most of the staff were very helpful. You need to park in a paid lot two minutes away from the hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Most of the staff was very helpful, though some were not.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Apartmani Ponta

Luka Hodilje

This was a beautiful apartment right on the Adriatic Sea in a small town called Luka. There is no elevator. The apartment has a full kitchen and is very modern and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There are no restaurants in the town, requiring a drive to Ston or Mali Ston.

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Scalini palace

Dubrovnik

This hotel room was small, relative to our experience with all other hotels. It was well situated in the old city, requiring a five minute walk with luggage to the East gate. There is no elevator in the hotel. We did not have hot water our first morning, and it took the staff just over half a day to fix the problem.

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Activity Reviews

Zagreb - Arrival

Zagreb

Arriving in Zagreb was hassle-free and Robbie was really flexible and helpful. We had a quick switch to have our tour of the city in the afternoon instead of the next day due to a rain forecast. This turned out well as it provided us with knowledge about the city and what to do in our free time afterward.

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Zagreb visit

Croatia

Really enjoyed the guided tours in big cities like Zagreb. The guides provided great insight into the areas and potential activities.

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Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

The park was mesmerizing! Robbie's recommended to be the first ones in the park, which turned out to be an excellent suggestion as we managed to avoid most of the crowd, and we appreciated the peaceful experience.

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Krka National Park

Croatia

Enjoyed the park in the morning, particularly the hiking, but the waterfall visit in the afternoon wasn't necessary. It involved a 30-minute drive to a site that was not as striking as the other waterfalls we had previously seen.

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Cycling Mljet island and National Park

Croatia

The cycling trip was wonderful. Robbie booked us e-bikes which truly transformed the experience. It was fun, and we cycled on mostly flat pathways. Also got to learn about the area on our cycling tour which added to the personal touch of our experiences.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

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!

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

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

Activity Reviews

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

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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

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

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

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

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Cleanliness & Comfort

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

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

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

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Activity Reviews

Guided Walking Tour of Split

Split

Very informative. Really enjoyed split

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Croatia

Lovely farm lovely chef. Excellant food

Quality of Experience

Food

Yum

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

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

Cornaro Hotel

Split

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

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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.

Hotel Odisej

Goveđari

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

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Activity Reviews

Guided Walking Tour of Split

Split

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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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

Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town

Croatia

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

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

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.

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

Activity Reviews

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

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 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

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

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

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

Makarun Heritage Rooms

Split

Great location, excellent breakfast, accommodating staff.

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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.

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

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.

Activity Reviews

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

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!

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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. :-)

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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

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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

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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 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.

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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.

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Food

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