Kimkim Trip Reviews for Slovenia

4.9
Based on 80 ratings
Read 80 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Slovenia on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

We had a wonderful time in Slovenia .
Slovenia | Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2024

Lesley
Lesley J.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
After initial correspondence with Tomaz, Grand Cuvée Tours put together a great itinerary, both making suggestions and taking on board any requests that we had. Any queries were answered promptly. We ended up with a trip that was exactly what we hoped for. There were days free for us to explore Bled at the start and Ljubljana at the end. In both locations we were given advice on activities and advance bookings were made for us for boat trips. This was particularly useful in Bled where boats... Read more

After initial correspondence with Tomaz, Grand Cuvée Tours put together a great itinerary, both making suggestions and taking on board any requests that we had. Any queries were answered promptly. We ended up with a trip that was exactly what we hoped for. There were days free for us to explore Bled at the start and Ljubljana at the end. In both locations we were given advice on activities and advance bookings were made for us for boat trips. This was particularly useful in Bled where boats to the island were otherwise full with tour groups. We were lucky that Vintgar Gorge was still open and was well worth a visit. We also enjoyed the funicular up to the castle in Ljubljana which was fascinating to explore.
For two days in the middle of our short holiday we had a brilliant driver, Urh, who couldn't be faulted. The drive through the mountains to Kranjska Gora was breathtaking with the added bonus of wall to wall sunshine and fabulous autumn colours. We continued to Velika Korita in the Soca Valley which was equally stunning. The crystal clear turquoise water in both places was beautiful. We also experienced delicious cheese and wine tasting stops on our journey to Piran on the coast. We had the morning to explore Piran before Urh drove us to Ljubljana via stops at the extraordinary Skocjan Caves and then Kobilarna Lipica to see the white horses at the Lipizzaner stud.
All three of our hotels (3star boutique) had helpful and friendly staff, were in great locations and were very comfortable.
All in all a fantastic job by everyone involved.

Hotel Reviews
Garni Hotel Berc
Bled

Very comfortable hotel in a great location, only a few minutes walk from the lake. Great breakfast buffet. Friendly and helpful staff. Added bonus of self-service tea and coffee round the clock.

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Art Hotel Tartini
Piran

A very comfortable hotel in a great location overlooking the main plaza and a stone's throw from the harbour. Friendly and helpful staff. Good buffet breakfast. A slight issue with the plumbing in our room was dealt with swiftly.

Authenticity & Character
Quirky artwork throughout the hotel gave it a special feel.
Location
Staff
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Hotel Slamič
Ljubljana

A very comfortable hotel with only a short walk to the city centre and riverside. Friendly and helpful staff. A La Carte breakfast, ordered the night before. Bistro incorporated so that food and drinks were available to purchase throughout the day.

Authenticity & Character
The bistro in particular had a lovely feel.
Location
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Bovec Cheese Tasting
Bovec Cheese Tasting
Bovec

Great to taste unique sheep's cheese where it was produced. Slight issue with over friendly wasps - obviously not something that could really be avoided given the time of year.

Wine tasting in Goriska Brda
Wine tasting in Goriska Brda
Goriška Brda

Fabulous wine in a lovely location. Interesting tour of the cellars and production area. Delicious food to go with the wine.

Lipica Stud Farm
Lipica Stud Farm
Sezana

We were lucky to be the only visitors on the tour. Our guide was clearly passionate about the horses and we learnt a lot from her. It was fortunate that we saw the mares and foals returning to the stables at the end of the afternoon as our visit was late in the season and we weren't able to see a show or any stallions out training. We did get lovely close-up views of horses in their stalls.

Ljubljanica River Boat Ride
Ljubljanica River Boat Ride
Ljubljana

A very relaxing way to see more of the city. No commentary on the trip.

Pletna boat ride
Pletna boat ride
Bled

A lovely way to get to the island. Nice to ride on a traditional boat. Time was limited to 45mins on the island and it would have been nice to have had longer as there was quite a lot to see.

Local specialist: Tomaz Martinek
Tomaz
Tomaz Martinek
Local specialist in Slovenia | Replied on Nov 04, 2024

Thank you, Lesley, for your kind review! We really look forward to the next time we can welcome you in Slovenia, or even plan a different trip in the region for you. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your trip so much!

Antonia was very responsive and helped answer...
Slovenia | Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2024

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Grant M.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2024
Antonia was very responsive and helped answer all my questions quickly. I was very impressed with the tour she put together and arranged to have us picked up in Budapest to start. We saw a lot of the country and had a great time. Highly recommend. Read more

Antonia was very responsive and helped answer all my questions quickly. I was very impressed with the tour she put together and arranged to have us picked up in Budapest to start. We saw a lot of the country and had a great time. Highly recommend.

Hotel Review
AS BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Ljubljana

Really nice hotel in a good location and friendly helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Nov 04, 2024

Hi Grant,

Thank you so much for your feedback!

I am happy to hear you enjoyed your trip to Slovenia, it's truly a beautiful country full of quaint little places to explore.

I hope we will get a chance to work together again, and I wish you many exciting adventures in the future!

Best,
Antonia

Would recommend KimKim to anyone planning to travel abroad.
Slovenia | Sep 10 - Sep 20, 2024

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Laura H.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2024
Nikola was amazing to work with. His plans for us were perfect and met all of our expectations. All of our accommodations were very nice and his suggestions for activities and places to eat were spot on. He was also always available to answer questions we had. Very responsive. Read more

Nikola was amazing to work with. His plans for us were perfect and met all of our expectations. All of our accommodations were very nice and his suggestions for activities and places to eat were spot on. He was also always available to answer questions we had. Very responsive.

Activity Review
Horseback Riding Tour in Bohinj
Horseback Riding Tour in Bohinj
Slovenia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 11, 2024

Hi Laura,

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review!

We take great pride in our work and our biggest reward is reading your feedback. Thank you for trusting me and Kimkim with your and Elizabeth's plans for visiting Slovenia. It was a privilege working with you both and I hope you will choose Slovenia and Croatia as your travel destinations again so we can work together once more!

Wishing you and Elizabeth all the best and who knows, maybe our paths cross again!
Nikola

Awesome way to travel abroad!
Slovenia | Sep 10 - Sep 20, 2024

Elizabeth
Elizabeth S.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024
Nikolas was a wonderful specialist. The planning process was easy, fun, accommodated our specific wants. The plan was very detailed including photos of accommodations and restaurant suggestions. (Tho we did do our own research for that). During the trip Nikola was available for and answered questions, provided next day guidance each day, suggested and scheduled alternatives when weather caused plan cancellations, and contacted drivers, etc if there was any potential issue at all. Nikola... Read more

Nikolas was a wonderful specialist. The planning process was easy, fun, accommodated our specific wants. The plan was very detailed including photos of accommodations and restaurant suggestions. (Tho we did do our own research for that). During the trip Nikola was available for and answered questions, provided next day guidance each day, suggested and scheduled alternatives when weather caused plan cancellations, and contacted drivers, etc if there was any potential issue at all. Nikola and his boss really helped with the process when we had accidental damage and the car company wanted us to sign that we agreed to pay for the damage instead of just the damage report itself. They worked it out for us and got the replacement car. 100% Recommend Nikola, KimKim and their travel planning.

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 11, 2024
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your lovely review and for taking the time to write us one! The goal of our tours is to get you familiar with the local way of life while providing a smooth service and the best experiences and I’m glad to hear that our goal was achieved. I will be sure to pass on your comments to Antonia and to the rest of the team! Working on the trip with you was truly a pleasure and I’m very thankful you put your trust in me and Kimkim. I hope you will choose Slovenia and... Read more

Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for your lovely review and for taking the time to write us one!

The goal of our tours is to get you familiar with the local way of life while providing a smooth service and the best experiences and I’m glad to hear that our goal was achieved. I will be sure to pass on your comments to Antonia and to the rest of the team! Working on the trip with you was truly a pleasure and I’m very thankful you put your trust in me and Kimkim.

I hope you will choose Slovenia and Croatia as your travel destinations again so we can work together once more.

Wishing you and Laura all the best and who knows, maybe our paths cross again!

Need to see Croatia and Slovenia? Call Tarun.
Slovenia | Sep 9 - Sep 15, 2024

Ken
Ken R.
Evans, CO | Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Our trip was amazing. The sights were unexpected. The water reminded us of the Caribbean. There was always some sight to see. The Diocletian Palace and the Castle (Grad) of Dubrovnik were highlights, especially if you are a Game of Thrones fan. Plitvice Lakes is a must see. The weather didn't cooperate, but it didn't dampen the experience only our clothes. Spending time in Ljubljana was worthwhile. It is a small city but is worth at least two days to see the sites. It is also is a good jump... Read more

Our trip was amazing. The sights were unexpected. The water reminded us of the Caribbean. There was always some sight to see. The Diocletian Palace and the Castle (Grad) of Dubrovnik were highlights, especially if you are a Game of Thrones fan. Plitvice Lakes is a must see. The weather didn't cooperate, but it didn't dampen the experience only our clothes. Spending time in Ljubljana was worthwhile. It is a small city but is worth at least two days to see the sites. It is also is a good jump off point for a trip. When you travel with Tarun, you are traveling with a movie star (check the opening scene of The Union). He is also on the Slovenian cricket team. So, you know he has stories to tell while you on the road between sites. He showed us the Logar Valley which was spectacular and wasn't on our radar as a place to see. I can recommend Tarun without reservation.

Local specialist: Tarun Sharma

Nikola did a fabulous job of planning the tri...
Slovenia | Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2024

Jon
Jon A.
Akron, OH | Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Nikola did a fabulous job of planning the trip and then touched base every day to make sure everything was fine. Read more

Nikola did a fabulous job of planning the trip and then touched base every day to make sure everything was fine.

Hotel Review
Kempinski Palace Portoroz
Piran

Beautiful hotel. The room was comfortable and actually had a side view of the sea. The breakfast buffet was excellent. The location was good as it was close to the promenade with good access to restaurants and bars.

Authenticity & Character
Just a. Rey nice hotel
Location
Lose to everything
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Slovenia

Great trip with beautiful views. You end the trip with a champagne toast.

Quality of Experience
I am afraid of heights , but I was mesmerized by the trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was amazing.
Transport
The balloon was very comfortable
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 11, 2024

Hi Jon,

Thank you for your kind words and wonderful review!

It means so much to me and our whole team when we achieve our goal of helping people make long-lasting memories! Working with you on your "father and son" trip to Slovenia was a pleasure and thank you all for trusting me and Kimkim with your plans.

I wish you all the best and who knows, maybe our paths cross again!

Antonia and Sarah were absolutely fantastic.
Slovenia | Jun 13 - Jun 29, 2024

Kidianga
Kidianga T.
Biggs, CA | Reviewed on Sep 01, 2024
Antonia and Sarah were spectacularly awesome and a real joy to work with. They were remarkable and exceptional with the entire process from planning to updates during the trip. I visited three countries, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro and everything was perfectly executed. There were no hitches. I could really tell that they went above and beyond to ensure that I had a memorable time. Simply put they did a fabulous job.
I want to thank Antonia and Sarah again for all their work planning...
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Antonia and Sarah were spectacularly awesome and a real joy to work with. They were remarkable and exceptional with the entire process from planning to updates during the trip. I visited three countries, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro and everything was perfectly executed. There were no hitches. I could really tell that they went above and beyond to ensure that I had a memorable time. Simply put they did a fabulous job.
I want to thank Antonia and Sarah again for all their work planning this trip. I would not hesitate to plan another trip with them. I won’t hesitate to recommend their exceptional services to friends and families.

It was truly the trip of a lifetime. I am already wanting to plan my next adventure with Antonio and Sarah. Thank you.

Hotel Review
Hotel Adriatic
Rovinj

An incredible attentive, exceptional, friendly, and polite hotel staff. If I'm ever in Rovinj, I won't hesitate to book this hotel again.

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Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 04, 2024

Hi Robert,
Thank you for your kind words!
Sara and I are very happy to hear you loved everything we planned for you and want to say it was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for being such a great guest and we are already looking forward to your new adventure in June!
We wish you all the best and talk to you soon!
Antonia

Who knew Slovenia would be so amazing?
Slovenia | Aug 15 - Aug 24, 2024

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Gayle G.
Anaheim, CA | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2024
We absolutely loved our 10-day vacation to Slovenia. Nikola and team did a fantastic job of arranging our trip - from suggesting an itinerary to recommending activities and arranging accommodations - they really set us up for an easy, stress-free vacation. Read more

We absolutely loved our 10-day vacation to Slovenia. Nikola and team did a fantastic job of arranging our trip - from suggesting an itinerary to recommending activities and arranging accommodations - they really set us up for an easy, stress-free vacation.

Hotel Reviews
Veldes B&B
Bled

Very charming little B&B that was a short walk from town. The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable and the included breakfast was fresh and plentiful. They had bikes to rent at a very reasonable price, though we just walked everywhere. Would definitely stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was in a quiet part of town that was a short walk to restaurants and the town center, but our room offered a lovely view of the Alps
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Hotel Gredič
Dobrovo v Brdih

Lovely little hotel nestled among the grapevines of the Goriska Brda wine region. So close to so many wineries, we wished we had stayed more than 1 night. We really liked soaking in the pool, which had a panoramic view of the hills.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful location, just a short drive to restaurants and wineries
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Cubo
Ljubljana
Authenticity & Character
Very modern decor, the bed was large and comfy
Location
So close to the city center and many restaurant options
Staff
One of the best features of the hotel, the staff was super helpful and very welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Fantastic tour, our guide gave us a great overview of Bled and its history. She was very friendly and personable, and offered such great context for the sights we visited.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Traditional Slovenian Culinary Class in Bled
Traditional Slovenian Culinary Class in Bled
Slovenia

This felt like a very authentic experience, and we really appreciated visiting Petra and Niko in their home. They food they taught us how to make was really good and I can't wait to try it out here at home

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rafting Experience on Soča River
Rafting Experience on Soča River
Slovenia

The water level was quite low, leaving many rocks exposed which required quite a bit of technical maneuvering. Our guide was great at that, but we still got quite the workout! It was such a great way to experience the beauty of the Bovec area. We couldn't get over how clear and clean the water was.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was clearly knowledgeable about rafting, but not very talkative. We would've loved to hear more about the nature we were passing through
Transport
Canyoning Experience in Slovenia
Canyoning Experience in Slovenia
Bovec

This was our first time doing "wet" canyoning and it was really fun! The climb uphill was no joke though.

Quality of Experience
We would've liked to go through the canyon at a slower pace - not only to catch our breath, but also to more fully enjoy the experience. But all in all, it was super fun
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides seem to rush us along. At one point, one guide demonstrated how to climb down the rock with a rope... and then just left me to figure it out for myself while he went ahead. I was a little shaky at this point, and would've appreciated some extra support
Visit Idrija Mercury Mine
Visit Idrija Mercury Mine
Slovenia

Our private tour guide was great, she knew so much about the history of the mine.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Wine Tasting at Local Winery in Goriška Brda Region
Wine Tasting at Local Winery in Goriška Brda Region
Slovenia

Excellent tour of the winery and tastings. Our host was super knowledgeable and we loved the introduction to Slovenian wines.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Postojna Cave Tour
Postojna Cave Tour
Slovenia

This was rather touristy, especially compared to Skojan Caves, but the sheer size of it was so impressive. So despite it feeling touristy, I'd still recommend it as a stop

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The groups were huge and they relied only on an audio tour. I would've liked to have had a smaller group with an in-person guide explaining everything
Transport
The train into the cave was fun
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was fantastic - super knowledgeable, great to chat with, and he had some great stories about the history of the areas
Visit Lipica Stud Farm
Visit Lipica Stud Farm
Slovenia

This was nice. I wouldn't go out of the way to visit, but I'm glad we stopped here. We're not really horse people, but I did feel like I learned a bit during the tour

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 04, 2024

Hi Gayle, hope you are doing well!
We greatly appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve and ensure only the best experiences for our future travelers. It was my and Sara’s pleasure working with your group and I hope you will visit Slovenia again, it would be a privilege to host you here once more! We wish you all the best and many new adventures in the future!

Slovenia trip
Slovenia | Aug 8 - Aug 18, 2024

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Eric J.
Japan | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2024
KimKim were very good at communicating and organizing with us a holiday in Slovenia at relatively short notice. Antonia was always friendly and quick to respond and booked extras at our request for us such as restaurants which was really great.
Alenka a tour guide took us on two walking tours, she was excellent, funny, kind, knowledgeable and a brilliant tour guide we loved her.
Liza took us mountain hiking she was exceptional, she knew so much about the local environment, flowers, plants...
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KimKim were very good at communicating and organizing with us a holiday in Slovenia at relatively short notice. Antonia was always friendly and quick to respond and booked extras at our request for us such as restaurants which was really great.
Alenka a tour guide took us on two walking tours, she was excellent, funny, kind, knowledgeable and a brilliant tour guide we loved her.
Liza took us mountain hiking she was exceptional, she knew so much about the local environment, flowers, plants and so on. She had so many good and funny stories to share she was a fabulous tour guide.
Slovenia is a beautiful country we were able to explore most of it in 10 days.
The company tried to secure good accommodation for us but at times, ‘resort’ hotels were not really what we wanted in such a culturally rich and beautiful country, as we wanted to explore not sit sunbathing when there were amazing historical and natural places to explore. Maybe we should have communicated that better at the time of booking.

Everyone was helpful and mostly worked out really well but there were some days where the schedule was very packed and we spent too long driving not enjoying the places for long enough, being on a tight itinerary determined by the slightly inflexible driver at times was not so relaxing and could have been improved. This could have been more tailored. For example at one historical site we were told to take only ten mins and get back to the car. This wasn’t necessarily our idea of tourism.

Hotel Reviews
Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel
Ljubljana

A gorgeous hotel right in the city centre. Staff were exceptional, the food was amazing, the room was beautiful. We couldn’t fault this hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Historical building.
Location
Right in the centre of the old city on the river.
Staff
Friendly, intelligent, knowledgeable and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and eco friendly
Hotel Bled Rose
Bled

A good location, nice staff but a resort hotel with lots of pink themed things around, a pink biclyce, pink artwork (maybe the colour was rose- the hotel name) the hotel glowed pink at night, which was a little odd and maybe retro tacky? I guess Lake Bled is a resort for many however so maybe we were missing the point. The advertising was odd, a video on loop as you entered, looking like a hen weekend sort of place. The rooms and facilities were really good and comfortable however. As was the breakfast and helpfulness of the staff.

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Kempinski Palace Portoroz
Piran
Authenticity & Character
It was a beautiful building
Location
Too far from the old town. By a beach not really walkable to the old town so we needed taxis, if you wanted to sit on a sun bed on the hotel beach and not leave the actual hotel, it would have been very nice
Staff
Great staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Large room very comfortable
Residence Soča
Soča

Great accommodation, beautiful rooms and very spacious and near a few walking trails. Other guests were noisy outside until quite late but it was a place for families and holiday season. We enjoyed the breakfast basket which was wonderful. We were a bit confused about the hot tub and sauna procedures on site as there was no shower for either or a changing room and when we booked it for the next day the hot tub water was cold. Also it wasn’t private they could be looked straight into from other people’s accommodations. Nobody was on site to help in the evenings at reception. Maybe we missed a point here.

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Hotel Plesnik
Solčava

Great food for dinner and a lovely view from the hotel outside. The room was comfortable and it was a great location for hiking. Unfortunately lots of smoking outside at breakfast from other tables whilst eating but that just seems to be the case in Slovenia not the fault of the hotel. Didn’t see the point in a swimming pool and sun loungers in this beautiful setting but other guest seemed to enjoy that.

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Activity Reviews
Kayak on Soča River
Kayak on Soča River
Bovec

The team were very professional and safe and we felt very looked after. We were not aware that we were going to kayak on rapids however our tour company who booked this communicated and calm and relaxing time kayaking on the river. It was not calm and required some skill so not suitable for beginners we think.

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Traditional Slovenian Culinary Class in Bled
Traditional Slovenian Culinary Class in Bled
Slovenia

We had a wonderful time enjoying food preparation and eating lunch. It was amazing to be part of a family to enjoy such delicious food.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Alenka was an amazing tour guide, she was so knowledgeable and interesting and could answer any question. It was a top notch experience. 10/10.

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Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Slovenia

Alenka was amazing. Truly the best. Intelligent, knowledgeable and kind we loved her tours. She even took us to her favourite local cake and gelato place we wouldn’t have stumbled upon otherwise as she grew up in the area. Amazing!

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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Slovenia

An amazing experience I couldn’t fault it, very professional and funny we felt part of the experience and helped dismantle the balloon at the end. The views were amazing.

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Hike to Debela Peč Mountain
Hike to Debela Peč Mountain
Slovenia

Liza the hiking guide was fantastic. She was so experienced and a real inspiration. She was funny and so knowledgeable. We were so happy to have her expert knowledge. It was an amazing day.

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Postojna Cave Tour
Postojna Cave Tour
Slovenia

Such an amazing place. It was very popular with lots of people but we still really enjoyed this natural wonder. Breathtakingly beautiful caves.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 04, 2024

Hi Eric,
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback! We greatly appreciate it and are taking into consideration all the reviews our travelers provide us with to ensure the best possible experience for everyone. I hope you enjoyed your time in Slovenia and wish you all the best!
Antonia

Thanks KimKim and Antonia!
Slovenia | Aug 3 - Aug 11, 2024

Ann
Ann E.
Canton, MI | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024
Our agent Antonia did a fabulous job planning a terrific trip to Slovenia and Croatia. It was action-packed with lots of adventure -- canyoning, paragliding, hiking, etc. -- and we were able to see all the highlights. What I most appreciate about KimKim was the way that Antonia was in constant touch with us during the trip -- making dinner reservations, suggesting additional places to visit, trouble-shooting, and, most importantly, helping us avoid a large fine (and get back on track) when we... Read more

Our agent Antonia did a fabulous job planning a terrific trip to Slovenia and Croatia. It was action-packed with lots of adventure -- canyoning, paragliding, hiking, etc. -- and we were able to see all the highlights. What I most appreciate about KimKim was the way that Antonia was in constant touch with us during the trip -- making dinner reservations, suggesting additional places to visit, trouble-shooting, and, most importantly, helping us avoid a large fine (and get back on track) when we accidentally made a detour into Austria. The other guides Antonia arranged for us were also terrific and highly knowledgeable -- Luka on Debela Peč and Tara at Plitvice Lakes -- and we appreciated the suggestion that we meet a beekeeper.

Hotel Reviews
AS BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Ljubljana

This hotel was the best of our trip. It was cute, perfectly located, nestled in a courtyard off the street, and the staff was wonderful.

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Residence Rovinj&
Rovinj

The hotel was nice enough, but it would have been better to be closer in to town, and this one was probably our least favorite because the beds were hard.

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16 Lakes Hotel
Rakovica

I wish we could have spent more time here to take advantage of all the amenities. The hotel was adorable & our room was quite large (& not just because it had 3 beds). The restaurant was excellent, which was nice because we got in so late.

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Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
Zagreb

This might have been our least favorite hotel. The bathrooms were inconveniently laid out & the bathroom door was wobbly & loud. The vibe wasn't as nice as the other, more modern, hotels, and the food at the restaurant was just mediocre. Check-in & check-out took so much longer than everywhere else & the staff wasn't particularly friendly.

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Hotel Bled Rose
Bled

A great hotel. Great food, felt luxurious (our room was huge, but my daughter's not so much). The location was perfect -- right on the lake, but with parking. The staff was helpful, and the breakfast was terrific. My only complaint was that, for a luxury hotel, they missed on a few details: the cosmetics mirror was broken in our room, as was the toilet paper holder (which meant the paper kept falling off onto the floor).

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Activity Reviews
Honey Tour with Local Beekeeper
Honey Tour with Local Beekeeper
Slovenia

The kids (young adults) loved this activity & were fascinated. Our host was excellent & informative & we learned a lot about bees & beekeeping from her. The honey-tasting was fun and educational as well. My one complaint was that there wasn't enough time scheduled for this event. While it only took one hour for the tour & discussion, we were supposed to arrive early for our next activity at 11 & that meant that we didn't have enough time for the honey-tasting or to try anything at the honey cafe. This event shouldn't be scheduled so close to another timed event, as most people would need at least 90 minutes at the beekeeper's shop and possibly close to 2 hours.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hike to Debela Peč Mountain
Hike to Debela Peč Mountain
Slovenia

This was a fantastic, rigorous hike. Our guide, Luka, was knowledgeable about the whole area & taught us a lot (& he was pretty easy on the eyes too!). It was nice having him to guide us, as selecting the path could get a bit confusing. As athletic as he was, he was also good at adjusting his pace to ours. I'm glad we summitted by one route & came down by another. The view from the top was amazing. The mountain hut was also perfectly placed for a good -- and seemingly authentic -- snack on the way down. I'm also glad we started early because, even though rain didn't turn out to be an issue, that left us sufficient time to explore more of Bled in the afternoon.

Canyoning Experience in Slovenia
Canyoning Experience in Slovenia
Bovec

This was a terrific experience & the kids loved it. People should be warned that one not only needs to be fit for the experience, but REALLY fit (although I managed at age 66). I might have preferred to start this activity somewhat earlier in the day because, with a 4:30 pm start, it got a little chilly -- & rushed -- toward the end. One of the guides was great (Peter?) -- kind, encouraging, & sweet -- but the other was a little pushy & negative with the members of the group, who were a bit more cautious (all women). He kept complaining that the group was too large, but that wasn't our fault.

Tandem Paragliding over the Soča Valley
Tandem Paragliding over the Soča Valley
Bovec

This activity was wonderful. It was exciting & just generally delightful. We all loved most of our guides -- Martin, Joseph, & Mimi (not so much Robert) -- & they were determined to make the experience fun. I will admit that I had trouble getting off the ground & my tandem guide (Robert) got pretty snappy about the way I kept falling & screwing up our launch. Fortunately, Mimi (the driver) insisted that there was no quitting in paragliding & she gave me some encouragement & feedback that, ultimately, helped me get airborne with Robert on our 5th try. We also learned a lot from all the guides -- about paragliding, about Slovenia & Slovenian history, & about the impact of climate change on paragliding.

Private Guided Hike of Plitvice Lakes National Park - (Lower & Upper Lakes)
Private Guided Hike of Plitvice Lakes National Park - (Lower & Upper Lakes)
Croatia

Plitvice is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, & we loved the hike. We were delighted with the K Hike because a significant portion of the trail took us away from the crowds (which were the only downside to Plitvice). We really enjoyed hiking with Tara, although it was clear that she was a knowledgeable guide & a sweet young women, but not a great or experienced hiker. She struggled with the uphill portion of the K hike. But she pushed through, which was impressive.

Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 04, 2024

Hi Ann,
Thank you for your lovely review! I’m so glad you and your family had a great time and I will be sure to pass on your comments to our team! Working on the trip with you was truly a pleasure and thank you for putting your trust in me.
I wish you all the best and many new and exciting Kimkim adventures!
Antonia

Super Slovenian Tour
Slovenia | Jul 10 - Jul 19, 2024

James
James B.
Sun Prairie, WI | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2024
1. Nikola did a remarkable job. He knows his business.
2. Lodgings were all to your satisfaction or better.
3. The rental car was small, but we got by.
4. The tours and recommendations were outstanding. The guides were well-informed and knew the right places to visit. They set the pace for us, and their English was as good as ours.
5. Nikola's recommended routes took us to a great location with scenery we had never seen before. The mountains, lookouts, and passes were super scenic.
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1. Nikola did a remarkable job. He knows his business.
2. Lodgings were all to your satisfaction or better.
3. The rental car was small, but we got by.
4. The tours and recommendations were outstanding. The guides were well-informed and knew the right places to visit. They set the pace for us, and their English was as good as ours.
5. Nikola's recommended routes took us to a great location with scenery we had never seen before. The mountains, lookouts, and passes were super scenic.
6. The whole experience was one of the best we have had.
7. Teenage grandsons had great fun on the river rafting trip.
8 Nikola led us to restaurants with enjoyable food, especially unique Slovenian food and beer.

Hotel Reviews
Tromostovje Apartments
Ljubljana

Clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
best location in the city
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Plesnik
Solčava

Great location in the valley, with wonderful views.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
No A/C, during very hot days,
Veldes B&B
Bled

Very new building with all the comforts of home.

Authenticity & Character
Good breakfast
Location
Need to drive to places in Bled
Staff
The host ( I think she was the owner) was extremely helpful and fiendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless
Hotel Soča
Bovec

This is a top-notch hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff was courteous and friendly, on top of everything.
Cleanliness & Comfort
extremely so.
Boutique Hotel Portorose
Portorož

An older hotel that is up-to-date in the respects you want.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Need to walk or take a bus to Piran, but a block from swimming places on the Adriatic Sea.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Slovenia

Perfect guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
on foot
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Wonderful guide, very friendly and fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
on foot, lots of walking.
Rafting Experience on Soča River
Rafting Experience on Soča River
Slovenia

The top of our grandson's trip.

Postojna Cave Tour
Postojna Cave Tour
Slovenia

A unique visit of the cave. It was a well-planned tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The train ride was special, lots of walking too.
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 04, 2024

Hi James, hope you and your family are doing well! It was a great pleasure planning this trip with you and I am happy to hear that you and the boys had a great time in Slovenia. Our goal is to make every guest feel welcomed and taken care of in Slovenia and I hope you will visit us again! Also, thank you for sharing your travel website, it is such a pleasure to read about the trip from your perspective and I enjoyed the photos! I wish you all the best and many new adventures in the future!

Fantastic Hiking in Slovenia
Slovenia | Jun 17 - Jun 28, 2024

Laura
Laura W.
Los Gatos, CA | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2024
This was a fantastic trip....best parts of the trip were our hiking excursions throughout the Julian Alps, particularly in Bovec and Bohinj (by far our two favorite locations!). The recommendations provided by Marija were spot on, including hiking routes and wine excursions! Read more

This was a fantastic trip....best parts of the trip were our hiking excursions throughout the Julian Alps, particularly in Bovec and Bohinj (by far our two favorite locations!). The recommendations provided by Marija were spot on, including hiking routes and wine excursions!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Dobra Vila
Bovec

Rustic boutique hotel with a fantastic location and tremendous management/staff. The breakfast in the morning is a visual feast for the eyes and stomach. The staff could not be any more helpful, generous and friendly! Though there are few "amenities", the aesthetic setting and ideal location for hiking trumps any concerns one might have on more amenities.

Authenticity & Character
Location, staff an attention to the historical detail & past use of the hotel.
Location
Staff
Fantastic staff....even did our laundry for us (3 large bags worth) for just 15 euro.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Jelenov Greben Guesthouse
Olimje

While the spa is amazing, the rooms are small, dated and the bathroom had several fixtures that needed to be repaired/weren't functioning properly. The spa (which seems very new) compensates for the "dated", small rooms. Also, location is pretty isolated...we made the best of it by enjoying some nearby hikes, but otherwise, I wouldn't go back to this hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Difficult location to get to and few things to do (other than to enjoy the spa and deer) upon arrival.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
While the rooms were clean, they were very small. The bathrooms needed to be updated and improved as ours had several fixtures that were not working properly.
Hotel Gredič
Dobrovo v Brdih

Fantastic hotel in a fantastic location....everything about the hotel was superb (room/bathroom/amenities and onsite MIchelin Restaurant!)

Authenticity & Character
Location
Located in the heart of the wine country, the location is superb!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wonderfully nice staff, very helpful and super accommodating!
Activity Reviews
Wine Safari
Wine Safari
Goriška Brda

Fantastic experience going on a jeep and exploring the "back" roads of the vineyards, weaving our way through the various borders b/w Italy & Slovenia and learning the history of the area and its ability to sustain itself through wars, Covid and political upheavals. We thoroughly enjoyed the personal experience of meeting a 4th generation vintner and his family, tasting their wines, and enjoying their homemade prociutto, salami's, cheese, honey and of course...wine!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bakery workshop of Bela krajina flatbread
Bakery workshop of Bela krajina flatbread
Slovenia

Thoroughly enjoyed the bread-baking experience and the bee-keeper/honey tasting, but I think this would be better without the "local lunch", as it makes for a long day and really doesn't "add" to the experience.

Quality of Experience
More cooking/less lunch.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Marija Pavković
Marija
Marija Pavković
Local specialist in Ljubljana | Replied on Jul 02, 2024

Thank you Laura for your feedback! I am so happy that you enjoyed Slovenia and had a great time!!

We wanted to take a moment to extend our than...
Slovenia | Jun 11 - Jun 20, 2024

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lisa s.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
We wanted to take a moment to extend our thanks to the kimkim team and especially to our local trip specialist, Antonia for helping us put together the most incredible adventure! Antonia laid out a road map so that we would see the most beautiful sights within both Slovenia and Croatia. She directed our steps to all things "must see" and we were amazed at what we experienced during the 10 day trip. It's hard to say which part of the trip was the favorite because it all was so... Read more

We wanted to take a moment to extend our thanks to the kimkim team and especially to our local trip specialist, Antonia for helping us put together the most incredible adventure! Antonia laid out a road map so that we would see the most beautiful sights within both Slovenia and Croatia. She directed our steps to all things "must see" and we were amazed at what we experienced during the 10 day trip. It's hard to say which part of the trip was the favorite because it all was so beautiful.
Antonia left nothing unfinished. She arranged for the car rental when we touched down in Slovenia. She had even contacted our first hotel to ensure that we had safely arrived the first day. Every day, Antonia sent a message to ensure that all was well and that we were enjoying ourselves. She made sure to remind us that she was available 24/7 for any questions that might arise.
Our local guides were also fantastic. Alenka H. was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond. She made sure that we enjoyed the local favorite dessert and sat down with us over kreme cake and coffee after a tour (and also sent us home with some salted chocolate (one cant go wrong with salted chocolate!) Alenka was quick to respond to questions texted to her after the tour for suggestions on food and souvenirs.

Another guide (I apologize that i dont have her name) provided much information and was quick to offer to take our picture with the best views behind us as we walked through Plitvice Lakes National Parks.

All too soon our vacation came to and end (as vacations always do). However, its never too soon to start planning the next adventure and i would definitely look to kimkim again to help us plan.

We will continue to look back upon this trip through wonderful memories (as well as all of the photos that will soon be hanging on our walls).
I feel as though i have made some wonderful friends on the other side of the globe. We truly are all more alike than different. To Antonia, Alenka and all the others with whom we crossed paths, I wish you well !

Until next time, Hvala!

Hotel Reviews
Old Bled House
Bled

Absolutely LOVED this hotel! Such charm. And the staff were warm and caring. Felt like staying with family.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico
Rovinj

Another of our favorites. Wonderful staff. Beautiful

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
all were sooooo personable. And pointed out the bikes that were available for use for a ride out along the coast and the best place for a swim
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Simply beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Truffle Hunting Experience
Truffle Hunting Experience
Slovenia

Fun experience. And the family was very nice.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Slovenia

Amazing views.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 04, 2024

Hi Lisa,

Thank you so much for your feedback!

I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in Slovenia and Croatia, thank you for putting your trust in me and Kimkim. I will pass on your kind words to our guides, and I hope we will get a chance to work together again!

I wish you all the best and many exciting adventures in the future!

Antonia

The trip plan was great and provided so much ...
Slovenia | May 11 - May 30, 2024

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Carol W.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2024
The trip plan was great and provided so much information and connections through what’s app worked out so well. Everything was well organized and our local specialists Nicola & Sara were very helpful.
All of our guides and drivers were very good,
All of our accommodations were excellent and they provided delicious breakfasts!
We enjoyed driving through Slovenia and Istria.
Croatia didn’t disappoint with beautiful country coastline, islands and very friendly welcoming people.
We...
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The trip plan was great and provided so much information and connections through what’s app worked out so well. Everything was well organized and our local specialists Nicola & Sara were very helpful.
All of our guides and drivers were very good,

All of our accommodations were excellent and they provided delicious breakfasts!
We enjoyed driving through Slovenia and Istria.
Croatia didn’t disappoint with beautiful country coastline, islands and very friendly welcoming people.
We think next time we’d like to come in the fall when n the weather and water might be warmer.
Thank you
Carol & Jim

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 04, 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a great pleasure planning this trip with you and I hope you had a great time in Croatia and Slovenia. Our goal is to make every guest feel welcomed and taken care of in these two amazing countries and I hope you will visit us again! We wish you all the best and many new adventures in the future!

Slovenia, Istria, Trieste Triple Delignt!
Slovenia | May 3 - May 15, 2024

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Brian L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 17, 2024
Nikola, our local specialist, was the very best! We did a self-drive 2 week tour around Slovenia, Istria and Trieste. Flawless execution in planning the trip, an amazing App to follow during the trip of directions, sites, hotel and restaurant reservations, etc, with outstanding daily follow through to ensure that each day's activities and reservations were correctly handled and in place. Nikola was always pleasant every step of the way. We would recommend him without question for trip... Read more

Nikola, our local specialist, was the very best! We did a self-drive 2 week tour around Slovenia, Istria and Trieste. Flawless execution in planning the trip, an amazing App to follow during the trip of directions, sites, hotel and restaurant reservations, etc, with outstanding daily follow through to ensure that each day's activities and reservations were correctly handled and in place. Nikola was always pleasant every step of the way. We would recommend him without question for trip planning in Slovenia and Croatia and Trieste! Thanks for a memorable holiday!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Heritage
Ljubljana

Great location. Very friendly staff. outstanding breakfast. A historic hotel in the center of town. Only feedback from us: the room was a bit small and cramped, including bathroom

Authenticity & Character
Location
The very center of the old city
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Plesnik
Solčava

What a view of the Julian Alps and the Logar Valley from our room! Room was spacious and lovely. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Our dinner there as more "traditional' and 'fussy' in Slovenian cuisine. Though tasty, we do prefer more modern cuisine. That is a personal preference.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Penzion Berc
Bled

Lovely large room and bathroom. Walking distance within minutes to Lake Bled and its surroundings. Had a nice 'Alpine' charm to it. The restaurant which we dined in once was delicious -- all very well prepared. Great and varied breakfast too. Very pleasant staff at reception, in restaurant and the owners.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dobra Vila
Bovec

A beautiful boutique hotel in a beautiful setting surrounded by mountains. The room was lovely with views from all windows. We were disappointed in the bathroom. It contained a claw foot tub with a hand held shower, but did not contain either stand up in the tub for showering or a stand alone shower. As tall people who are used to showers, this was a disappointment. Their breakfast was amazing in how it was beautifully displayed and the quality and the choices. Staff were lovely!

Authenticity & Character
Location
The nicest place in Bovic, in our opinion!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Melegran
Rovinj

The best location in the Old Town on a quiet street. Very atmospheric to be in old quarters with its rooms in several separate entrances around the reception. Staff were wonderful. A bit difficult to find the distant parking area, but the staff were outstanding in picking us up with electric cart to take us into the Old Town and to the hotel (one cannot drive into the Old Town), as well as o n departure taking us with luggage back to car. Our first room had issues in that the hotel key to turn on lights resulted in dimming out to nothing after a few minutes! While this could not be repaired, there was a similar room next door that we were able to move into and that worked well. Room was charming and adequate size (not spacious); the bathroom was a bit small for two adults.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Visit Lipica Stud Farm
Visit Lipica Stud Farm
Slovenia

Who knew this existed in Slovenia?!?!? We were certainly aware of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna from past European trips. Very interesting tour! We appreciated the private tour as we saw lots of group tours while were there that appeared to be crowded. Our guide was very informative. She told us about the show and offered us the opportunity to attend it for an additional 7 euro per person (above what had been paid for the private tour) We were lucky enough to have our tour on a Friday afternoon, right before the horse show which is only offered then (or perhaps at one other time in the week?). This was most enjoyable!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Slovenia

Our guide (?Ekelena? -- pardon the spelling!!) was terrific -- knowledgeable, nice, informative and did cover all the highlights in the given time. We would certainly recommend her for others!

Quality of Experience
Ljubliana is a wonderful strolling town
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Our guide (also ?Ekelena? by name!! -- excuse the spelling!) was terrific. Very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the history of Slovenia, Croatia and the former Yugoslavia (and of Tito). Not sure there is much in Bled itself for a guide to expound upon (unlike eg Ljublijana or Trieste) , but she filled the time with teaching us about other things. The Pletna boat ride is a bit touristy but the only way to get to the very interesting island and church. We enjoyed sitting down there in cafe and having coffee and traditonal cake with her.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Walking Tour of Trieste
Private Walking Tour of Trieste
Trieste

Demian (?spelling) was an outstanding guide. We learned so much about the history of Trieste and Istria in a well balance way of understanding its complex history. He spent a bit more time than the allotted time to show us as much as possible. Friendly, intelligent and with good humor, Demian (as a Slovenian with a personal history for Istria and Trieste going back to his grandparents, etc) made this beautiful city come to life for us . This was our favorite tour of the entire trip for sure!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jul 23, 2024

Hi Brian,

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback!

I am very glad to hear you and John enjoyed your trip and that you had fun exploring the area. We greatly appreciate your input as it helps us grow and improve our services! It was my pleasure hosting you in Slovenia and I hope we will get a chance to work together again, maybe we will see each other in New York!

Best,
Nikola

Amazing week in Slovenia
Slovenia | Mar 5 - Mar 12, 2023

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Annie M.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024
Although we were not originally planning to have a private guide, my husband and I decided to take a chance with Tarun and we were not disappointed. Tarun created a personalized itinerary prior to our arrival based on our interests, but was also flexible to make changes based on things that came up or that we decided that we wanted to see once we got there. He balanced our schedule with the primary tourist attraction but also afforded enough time and flexibility for us to explore at our own... Read more

Although we were not originally planning to have a private guide, my husband and I decided to take a chance with Tarun and we were not disappointed. Tarun created a personalized itinerary prior to our arrival based on our interests, but was also flexible to make changes based on things that came up or that we decided that we wanted to see once we got there. He balanced our schedule with the primary tourist attraction but also afforded enough time and flexibility for us to explore at our own leisure. He went the extra mile to seek out experiences off the beaten path that only a local know. He was very friendly and personable and we often felt like we were travelling with an extra friend rather than a host. If you are looking for a turnkey experience, we definitely recommend Tarun and Holiday Adventure Tours for a personalized experience, no matter how long you plan to visit Slovenia, and we will be in touch with him when we book a trip to India in the future.

Local specialist: Tarun Sharma
Tarun
Tarun Sharma
Local specialist in Ljubljana | Replied on Feb 19, 2024
Dear Annie, I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for taking the time to share such a delightful review. Meeting you and having the opportunity to showcase the beauty of Slovenia was truly a pleasure. It brings me immense joy to know that you thoroughly enjoyed your tour of Slovenia with me. Your satisfaction and enjoyment are the greatest rewards for me as a guide. I sincerely hope our paths cross again in the future, perhaps for another exploration of Slovenia's hidden gems or for... Read more

Dear Annie,

I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for taking the time to share such a delightful review. Meeting you and having the opportunity to showcase the beauty of Slovenia was truly a pleasure.

It brings me immense joy to know that you thoroughly enjoyed your tour of Slovenia with me. Your satisfaction and enjoyment are the greatest rewards for me as a guide.

I sincerely hope our paths cross again in the future, perhaps for another exploration of Slovenia's hidden gems or for a completely new adventure.

Wishing you a splendid day filled with wonderful memories and experiences.

Warm regards,
Tarun

Book a trip to Slovenia with KimKim...perfection
Slovenia | Sep 17 - Sep 29, 2023

Denise
Denise G.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2023
I can not gush enough about what a wonderful trip you had planned for us. Slovenia was a sheer delight. All the transfers were perfect. Our drivers Milan and Lukas were wonderful. Maya's team including guide Alenka in Lake Bled and Llubjiana was like touring with an old friend. The hot air balloon ride with Grigor was magical and the highlight of the trip. There was the right balance of activities (Gorge, Caves, Alps) and leisure time in the destinations. Milan even added in a stop at the... Read more

I can not gush enough about what a wonderful trip you had planned for us. Slovenia was a sheer delight. All the transfers were perfect. Our drivers Milan and Lukas were wonderful. Maya's team including guide Alenka in Lake Bled and Llubjiana was like touring with an old friend. The hot air balloon ride with Grigor was magical and the highlight of the trip. There was the right balance of activities (Gorge, Caves, Alps) and leisure time in the destinations. Milan even added in a stop at the National Ski Jump area in the Alp region which was a special treat to see folks practicing without any snow! Not only will I be singing the praises of Slovenia, but I will be sure to use KimKim for other trips in the future. Nikola made it all happen and kept in touch regularly to make sure all was well. He was terrific.

Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Slovenia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Slovenia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Croatia
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 02, 2023
Hi Denise,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback! I’m happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Slovenia. We take great pride in our partners and their devotion to make trips as special as possible for our travelers and I’m very glad you got to truly experience Slovenia with their help. It was great planning this trip with you and I want to thank you for trusting me! Kimkim is a great way to get in touch with local experts and get a unique perspective of the country...
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Hi Denise,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback! I’m happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Slovenia. We take great pride in our partners and their devotion to make trips as special as possible for our travelers and I’m very glad you got to truly experience Slovenia with their help. It was great planning this trip with you and I want to thank you for trusting me! Kimkim is a great way to get in touch with local experts and get a unique perspective of the country you're visting and I'm positive you will find you next travel adventure here! I wish you all the best and hope our paths cross again,
Nikola

We had three guides, and all were excellent! ...
Slovenia | Sep 3 - Sep 7, 2023

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Pam W.
Lomita, CA | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023

We had three guides, and all were excellent! Jasmina, Miha, and Klemen were the best. Highly recommended. Nika, our trip designer was also excellent, but perhaps a bit optimistic about how much territory could be covered in one day.

Local specialist: Nika Gergar

Couldn't have asked for more!
Slovenia | Jul 26 - Aug 4, 2023

Hind
Hind A.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2023
Going on a solo trip to Slovenia, I was unsure on how to plan it by myself which led me to Kimkim. The planning phase with Nikola went very well and he was attentive to my requests on my likes & what I really wanted to experience. On arrival, he ensured everything was sent over to me with detailed day-by-day plan. Since this was a self-drive trip, he also included the best route to take during the drives. I honestly did not expect this level of detail and care which only made my experience... Read more

Going on a solo trip to Slovenia, I was unsure on how to plan it by myself which led me to Kimkim. The planning phase with Nikola went very well and he was attentive to my requests on my likes & what I really wanted to experience. On arrival, he ensured everything was sent over to me with detailed day-by-day plan. Since this was a self-drive trip, he also included the best route to take during the drives. I honestly did not expect this level of detail and care which only made my experience better. All the hotels, activities and visits were aware of my diet restrictions.

Nikola, thank you for making this trip one that I would not forget and for being attentive and always available.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Degenija
Rakovica
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Urban Hotel Ljubljana Center
Ljubljana
Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
ECO Boutique Hotel AMS Beagle
Spodnje Gorje
Authenticity & Character
Location
Close proximity of Bled and a walking distance to Vintgar Gorge
Staff
Very attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Soča
Bovec
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Residence Rovinj&
Rovinj
Authenticity & Character
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Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Slovenia

A great way to start the trip, the guide was very helpful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Slovenia

This was the highlight of my trip. Although I was reluctant to be in a hot air balloon, but it was so surreal.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Zipline Adventure Over the Soča Valley
Zipline Adventure Over the Soča Valley
Slovenia

One of the best locations to do a zipline

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Slovenia

A very friendly family with a long history in truffle hunting. The hosts were very welcoming and you can feel their excitement in sharing their history and truffle story

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Aug 09, 2023

Hi Hind,

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback! I’m so pleased to hear you had a great experience in Slovenia and Croatia. We always want to ensure that our guests are well informed, especially when it comes to driving in a foreign country, and have our support the entire time we are hosting them. It was my pleasure to help you plan your trip and I hope we will work together again! Thank you for trusting me and I wish you all the best,

Nikola

Our entire trip was truly wonderful. We loved...
Slovenia | Jul 9 - Jul 19, 2023

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Kelley S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Aug 06, 2023

Our entire trip was truly wonderful. We loved the specialized and personal touch of our local Slovenia guide.

Local specialist: Tomaz Martinek
Tomaz
Tomaz Martinek
Local specialist in Slovenia | Replied on Aug 16, 2023

Hi Kelley, great to hear you loved your trip and I look forward to your next adventure with KimKim.