Kimkim Trip Reviews for Slovenia

4.9
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Read 70 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.

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

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 Ljuština

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.
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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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
Slovenia
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
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
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Degenija
Rakovica
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

Beautiful Slovenia
Slovenia | May 19 - May 27, 2023

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Mary W.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2023
Tarun did an excellent job organising our transfers around Slovenia. Where he was not able to make it, he ensured that someone he trusted was there at the appointed time and knew exactly what they had to do. Tarun and the other people we met through Tarun were all very knowledgeable about Slovenia and, the places he booked for us, were amazing including Lepa Vida wines, our Soca River rafting experience and Broken Bones Distillery. He ensured we were at the appropriate places by the... Read more

Tarun did an excellent job organising our transfers around Slovenia. Where he was not able to make it, he ensured that someone he trusted was there at the appointed time and knew exactly what they had to do. Tarun and the other people we met through Tarun were all very knowledgeable about Slovenia and, the places he booked for us, were amazing including Lepa Vida wines, our Soca River rafting experience and Broken Bones Distillery. He ensured we were at the appropriate places by the required time to make each of the tours and took us to some lovely out of the way places that as a tourist we would not have seen. He was an easy person to be around and had a great sense of fun and humour.

Tarun also ensured we got to do the things that I had found before engaging him and wanted to do like a day yacht trip from Izola south along the Slovenian coast to Croatia and back again on board, "Alice in Waterland". Damjan and Fredrica were the perfect hosts and couldn't do enough for us and our fussy group of eaters. I had also booked our accommodation all of which turned out to be fantastic.

I think the best thing about working with Tarun is he would have been happy to organise the whole trip for us or to work with me and fit in additional things around what I'd organised or wanted to do. He was very flexible.

Everyone we met in Slovenia were amazing. Kind, engaging and generous. The food in Slovenia is incredible. Beautiful fresh produce cooked to perfection. The water is very clean and the environment pristine. There are a number of fabulous walks, lakes and other adventures. I really thoroughly enjoyed our time in Slovenia and would go back again in a heartbeat and ask Tarun to help me organise the trip again.

Activity Reviews
Small family wine yard tour ? :)
Small family wine yard tour ? :)
Slovenia

Lepa Vida Boutique Winery. We loved our trip to this small winery. In addition to the wine tasting they created some amazing food to have with it and said, if they had of known in advance, they could have also catered to any allergies or intolerances. We tried each of their wines and loved them all. Walked away with 6 bottles of wine none of which made it home - they were too good. The winery owner was amazing, fantastic knowledge of wine, the winery's history and the local area. Couldn't recommend this winery too highly

Quality of Experience
The quality of the wine, food and the owner's generosity in ensuring it is the best experience possible for you
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We had our travel specialist collect us from Venice and drop us at the winery on time
Transport
The car was clean, comfortable and appropriate for the number in our group
Visiting Izola and Strunjan
Koper

We did a tour down the Slovenia coast past Piran and onto Croatia on "Alice in Waterland" a beautiful 51 foot yacht. The yacht owners, Damjan and Fredrica made sure our day was perfect with breakfast and coffee when we boarded the yacht and a swim stop in a sheltered cove just north of Piran followed by an amazing lunch, beautiful wines and gins. They made sure that the trip was perfect in every way.

Quality of Experience
It was the best experience with two wonderful humans
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We walked to the yacht
Transport
The yacht was in immaculate condition
Local specialist: Tarun Sharma

Thank You Petra!
Slovenia | May 20 - May 30, 2023

Andy
Andy P.
Jamaica Plain, MA | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2023

We had a wonderful trip. Petra designed a terrific itinerary; modified it with our feedback. It was a great combination of ideas from her, and spur of the moment decisions we made on the trip. Slovenia is a marvelous country. We loved our experience.

Local specialist: Petra Stanisa

My husband did most of the planning with Petr...
Slovenia | May 20 - May 30, 2023

Susie
Susie A.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on May 31, 2023
My husband did most of the planning with Petra but she helped me immediately when I contacted her after our stay in Bled when I left my silk pillowcase there. She arranged for it to meet up with me at the end of our trip! The tour guide Jasmina who led our food tour of Ljubliana was terrific - friendly and knowledgeable. I would say that the only things I think would have been useful were to know in advance how things work in Piran with the car and not to drive through the castle in Goriska... Read more

My husband did most of the planning with Petra but she helped me immediately when I contacted her after our stay in Bled when I left my silk pillowcase there. She arranged for it to meet up with me at the end of our trip! The tour guide Jasmina who led our food tour of Ljubliana was terrific - friendly and knowledgeable. I would say that the only things I think would have been useful were to know in advance how things work in Piran with the car and not to drive through the castle in Goriska Brda! We were clueless at first about getting to our hotel but one call to Hotel Piran and we understood what to do. In GB, the signage didn't really indicate that one shouldn't drive through the castle and that you park on top and walk from there. Luckily, we made it through without scraping any walls (of the car or castle!). Lastly, we didn't realize that Roundabout was the name of our tour services once in the country rather than kimkim but obviously, that became clear right away. Luka at Hotel Cubo was amazing. He was so friendly and warm and even loaned us the hotel's laminated map of Slovenia to return at the end of our trip. The whole experience was fabulous and we highly recommend your services!

Local specialist: Petra Stanisa

We were very impressed with KimKim. They did...
Slovenia | Dec 15 - Dec 22, 2022

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Evan M.
Belize | Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022
We were very impressed with KimKim. They did everything as promised and did it quickly and efficiently.
Our account manager Nikola was detail oriented, professional and extremely pleasant to work with. We would recommend KImKim to our friends and family and very much use them again.
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We were very impressed with KimKim. They did everything as promised and did it quickly and efficiently.
Our account manager Nikola was detail oriented, professional and extremely pleasant to work with. We would recommend KImKim to our friends and family and very much use them again.

Hotel Review
Boutique Hotel Milka
Kranjska Gora

This is a beautifully designed boutique hotel on a wonderful little Slovenian village. It was worth the money. The private hot tub and sauna were great!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Domen and Slotrips put together a great itine...
Slovenia | Sep 19 - Sep 30, 2022

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Caleb S.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2022
Domen and Slotrips put together a great itinerary and experience in lovely Slovenia. He customized a blend of hiking, biking, and rafting around my interests with many additional side options depending on time/desire. When the weather was rough the last part of my trip, Domen worked with local companies to rearrange times for trips. The GPS provided for hiking and biking was superior! Highly needed for some trails in the national park where trail marking can be confusing. Excellent... Read more

Domen and Slotrips put together a great itinerary and experience in lovely Slovenia. He customized a blend of hiking, biking, and rafting around my interests with many additional side options depending on time/desire. When the weather was rough the last part of my trip, Domen worked with local companies to rearrange times for trips. The GPS provided for hiking and biking was superior! Highly needed for some trails in the national park where trail marking can be confusing. Excellent accommodation selection and very good restraunt suggestions. Would strongly endorse letting Domen and Slotrips organize your next trip to Slovenia.

Local specialist: Domen Strle
Domen
Domen Strle
Local specialist in Ljubljana | Replied on Oct 04, 2022

Hi Caleb,

Thank you so much for this amazing review! :) I'm excited to hear you had a great time and all worked out as planned.
Thanks again for exploring Slovenia with us and welcome back anytime! Maybe you might even get some dry days next time around. :)

Best, Domen

Slovenia
Slovenia | Sep 11 - Sep 23, 2022

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John B.
Independence, KY | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2022
Overall, we were satisfied with our trip. There were a couple of small glitches but that can be expected during a 2 week holiday. Read more

Overall, we were satisfied with our trip. There were a couple of small glitches but that can be expected during a 2 week holiday.

Activity Reviews
Full day in northern Istria
Full day in northern Istria
Slovenia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rovinj & around
Rovinj & around
Rovinj
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Miha Gantar
Miha
Miha Gantar
Local specialist in Ljubljana | Replied on Oct 01, 2022

Dear Mary and John!
Thanks for your feedback and I am truly sorry we didn't make it a 5* trip for you. :( We will keep working to be better!
Warm regards from Slovenia!

Incredible Honeymoon in Slovenia
Slovenia | Sep 1 - Sep 10, 2022

Dave
Dave J.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022
Miha organized a fantastic trip for my wife and my honeymoon in Slovenia. He was super flexible in accommodating our interests of outdoors activities (hiking, biking, rafting) with high quality dining options and boutique hotels, allowing us to pack a ton into our 10-day trip without feeling overwhelmed nor rushed. We also felt like we were able to get a good sense of the different regional characteristics of each place we visited due to the way Miha put our trip together. Miha quickly... Read more

Miha organized a fantastic trip for my wife and my honeymoon in Slovenia. He was super flexible in accommodating our interests of outdoors activities (hiking, biking, rafting) with high quality dining options and boutique hotels, allowing us to pack a ton into our 10-day trip without feeling overwhelmed nor rushed. We also felt like we were able to get a good sense of the different regional characteristics of each place we visited due to the way Miha put our trip together.

Miha quickly responded to our requests/questions and crafted a trip that let us have flexibility on the day, without having to worry about any of the small stuff (car rentals, hotel reservations, even where to park).

We could give a full list of our highlights but that would be too long; however, we must give a high recommendation to Soča Splash rafting in Bovec, Winestronaut wine tours in the Vipava Valley, and Majerija for dinner.

Hoping to visit Slovenia again!
Dave & Nicole

Local specialist: Miha Gantar
Miha
Miha Gantar
Local specialist in Ljubljana | Replied on Sep 12, 2022

Thanks again, Dave! Welcome back anytime! :)

Best trip I’ve ever been on! It was exception...
Slovenia | Aug 18 - Aug 27, 2022

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Ronda O.
Navajo, NM | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022

Best trip I’ve ever been on! It was exceptionally organized and provided great variety in the activities and regions of exploration. I loved all of the overnight accommodations and the meals that were included were excellent.

Local specialist: Domen Strle
Domen
Domen Strle
Local specialist in Ljubljana | Replied on Oct 04, 2022

Hi Ronda,

Thanks for your feedback and especially for all the amazing photos!! :)

Warm regards,
Domen

Worth it, makes your trip stress free.
Slovenia | Jul 29 - Aug 6, 2022

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Tom M.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2022
Overall, well organized and very flexible in terms of booking options. Antonia provided excellent recommendations and was able to make last minute changes if they came up. Very happy with this service. Read more

Overall, well organized and very flexible in terms of booking options. Antonia provided excellent recommendations and was able to make last minute changes if they came up. Very happy with this service.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Soča
Bovec

Loved this hotel. Rooms are are very spacious, uptodate and comfy beds. Pool is awesome. Location is great. Walkable to shops/restaurants. Lots of outdoors activities in the area.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
House Klasika
Bled

I would rate this hotel a 3.5/5. Everything is clean, and tidy. Beds not the best. Washroom had a weird smell. But overall nice hotel. Highlight was the breakfast.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kempinski Palace Portoroz
Piran

Excellent hotel in a great location. Breakfast is amazing. Directly across from beach. Lots to do. Highly recommend.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Cubo
Ljubljana

Not bad, but not amazing. Rooms are nice, but AC was not working the best when there. Beds were a bit soft for my liking. Breakfast was a 4/5.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Ljubljana City Tour with E-bikes
Ljubljana City Tour with E-bikes
Ljubljana

A bit underwhelming. I think it was due to a bad guide. Nothing personal but he just didn't seem to know the details/history of this city, wasn't what you would normally expect.

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

Nice hike. Not all that challenging, but great views. Our guide was great. My personal opinion is that this hike is totally doable even without guide. Location not hard to find. Hike well marked.

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

Great experience. Gregor and his team are very detailed and true professionals. Excellent views.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Škocjan Caves
Explore Škocjan Caves
Slovenia

Amazing once in a lifetime experience.

Quality of Experience
Food & Culture Tour of Piran
Food & Culture Tour of Piran
Piran

Interesting city with lots of history. It's worth doing the tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Antonia Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Aug 13, 2022

Hi Tom,
thank you for your wonderful words! I am so glad you had a great experience on your trip to Slovenia.
Also, thank you on your detailed feedback about accommodations and tours. I will make sure to take it into account for the future, and discuss what can be improved with our partners.
Hope to see you back in Slovenia or Croatia!
Antonia

Highly Recommended - Great Experience 9.5 / 10
Slovenia | Jul 27 - Aug 7, 2022

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Coen d.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2022
We are a family of five - children aged 19,17,15. Domen did an excellent job planning the trip for us and taking into consideration our preferences. Communication was very smooth. First a telephone conversation, followed by a few iterations by mail. He was quite flexible and happy to adjust according to our feedback. Trip turned out to be well thought out, with the right mix of activities and places to stay. Having the entire trip and the hike maps available in apps is great and very... Read more

We are a family of five - children aged 19,17,15. Domen did an excellent job planning the trip for us and taking into consideration our preferences. Communication was very smooth. First a telephone conversation, followed by a few iterations by mail. He was quite flexible and happy to adjust according to our feedback. Trip turned out to be well thought out, with the right mix of activities and places to stay. Having the entire trip and the hike maps available in apps is great and very convenient. Although there were some complicated logistics involved (transfer of luggage, mixed trips hiking + biking etc.), everything worked out 100% (e.g., pick up at 8:40 to drive to rafting = pick up at 8:40 on the mark). We have done several trips like this across the world. The service provided by Domen I would rate among the highest if not the highest. Many thanks to Domen and Slotrips.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Dobra Vila
Bovec

Excellent hotel. Hotel has charm, authenticity and character. Rooms, interior, garden are all great. Breakfast is excellent. But most of all we highly appreciated the warm, friendly staff. Highly recommended. I have seen many, many hotels professionally and during vacation - ranks among the best overall experience.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
City Hotel Ljubljana
Ljubljana

Try to avoid. No charm whatsoever. Very dull, boring hotel. Poor service. Roof terrace wasn't operational, airco was malfunctioning upon arrival. Also very impersonal, non-attentive staff. Breakfast is ok, but quite crowded. Only go here if you are looking for a ' functional place to stay ' and nothing else.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Domen Strle
Domen
Domen Strle
Local specialist in Ljubljana | Replied on Aug 10, 2022

Hi Coen,
I was happy to read your wonderful review! Thank you so much for your feedback. :)
I'm happy to hear you have enjoyed your family vacation in Slovenia!

The City Hotel is one of the best if not the best value hotel in Ljubljana and as such, can not compare to the smaller, boutique hotels, like the Dobra Vila. I'm sorry to hear that the AC was malfunctioning and that the terrace was closed, but I hope that it did not spoil the overall experience. :)

Safe travels and welcome back anytime!
Domen