Bruno Martinović

We had a GREAT trip in Croatia! Bruno was really helpful in setting up all of our experiences and being flexible with our schedules. It's not easy to coordinate two families and he was really patient in the process. This was a family trip and it was a great blend of city, small towns, and excursions. We couldn't ask for more!

Activity Review

Elafiti Islands by Private Speedboat

Dubrovnik

Definitely the highlight of our vacation. This boat ride was super relaxed and our guide was fantastic. We had a leisurely ride around the area. He allowed us to take our time in exploring and was just fun to be with. Thank you Ivo!!

Quality of Experience

Highlight of our trip.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ivo was knowledgeable , friendly, and overall fantastic!

Transport

I'm not one who gives out 5 stars loosely. This absolutely was a 5-star trip to Croatia. Our specialist Bruno was professional, attentive to our requests, quick to reply and very patient. We spent 9 nights in Croatia with 3 nights each in Dubrovnik, Korcula and Split. Bruno was able to balance our days with tours and activities but also enough down time to relax at a beach or freshen up for a nice meal and evening. We had walking tours in both Dubrovnik (with Ana) and Split (with Mia). Both young ladies were extremely knowledgable about their country's history but also willing and able to answer any questions we had be them history related or not. We were thrilled to hear that Mia would also be our guide for a trip to Krka National Park. Mia's energy and personality is both refreshing and enviable. George, our tour guide on Korcula took us around the island and was a delight. We really enjoyed his stories. We took the ferry over to Hvar one day and had a driving tour with Venko. We had some very interesting conversations with him. All of them were flexible with weather-related changes and all were very professional. We also had a great day on a boat ride to a number of islands. While Steve drove the boat Marin took great care of us--a very fun day. Bruno planned wine, olive oil, oysters and mussels tastings, hikes, a bike ride and I'm sure I'm missing some other things. Bruno coordinated all connections with ferries, guides and cars with no issues. I will definitely be recommending Bruno to friends who are planning trips to Croatia and I was so impressed with him and KimKim that I am using them for our next trip to Japan.

Hotel Review

Hotel Korsal

Korčula

Hotel Korsal is in a perfect location. It is easily walkable to the ferry or the town. There is a beach right in front of the hotel with paddle boards and kayaks for rent. Breakfast is delicious and plentiful with tables both indoors and out. We also had a delicious dinner there. The waitstaff and reception staff are probably the nicest group of hotel workers we have ever met. There is nothing they wouldn't do for you and always with a smile. They notice if you have a favorite drink or like a particular table. The area is very quiet at night. We had a suite with a very comfortable bed, a spacious living area and a balcony overlooking the water.

Authenticity & Character

Good spots to relax with a cover option from sun.

Location

Walking distance to the town and the ferry/boat taxi.

Staff

Very attentive and so friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great bed, spotless room.

Activity Reviews

Private Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town

Dubrovnik

Ana was so knowledgable about Croatia's history and explained it in such a way that it was easy to remember. She took us through the whole city and showed us some special places to return to the next day.

Pelješac penisula and Ston + wine tasting

Dubrovnik

There was so much to do on this excursion. The salt flats were interesting. We watched a short movie and walked around the area. It's not a big place but we found it quite interesting. It was very hot that day but we still walked the path from Ston to Little Ston. It is A Lot of steep steps and in the heat it is difficult. It took much longer than anticipated. We have been on a number of winery tours in the US and Europe and we still learned new things form this tour. The wines were very good and it was the only winery we went to that shipped to the US.

Quality of Experience

Quite challenging in the heat.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

George was a lovely person. He was very entertaining throughout the day.

Transport

Very comfortable van for the six of us.

Private boat trip to Lastovo

Korčula

This was a really long but very fun day. The boat was very spacious with space for both sun and shade. We snorkeled in a couple of places, went swimming in beautiful coves, Marin told us about each island, took a bike ride on Lastovo and had an amazing lunch.

Krka National Park- 1 days trip from Split

Split

The park is beautiful with some gorgeous waterfalls. There are crowds-the later it gets the worse it gets. The hike is easy to navigate. Bring lots of water.

Quality of Experience

It's just very crowded-nothing you can do about hat but leave as early as possible.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mia walked us the opposite way most of the people were walking (it's huge circle) which actually made our experience better.

Transport

Mia arrived right on time and drove the van very well. She is an energizer bunny.

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

Hotel Review

Villa Filaus

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

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Inland of Istria - towns on hills and truffle country

Croatia

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

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Hotel Review

Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

Dubrovnik

Activity Reviews

Private Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik Old Town

Dubrovnik

Day Trip to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Croatia

Inland of Istria - towns on hills and truffle country

Croatia

Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour

Croatia

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

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

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

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

Hotel Review

Lyra Hotel Plitvice

Licko Petrovo Selo

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Zagreb - Arrival

Zagreb

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

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

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

Our family had a wonderful trip to Croatia. It is such a beautiful and interesting country. Our guide Bruno was excellent.
He helped us organize the itinerary, which included both history and nature. While we were in the country, he was in touch with us every day to see how we were doing and to advise us about the schedule for the next day. We were able to modify some parts of our schedule as required, which was very helpful. We would highly recommend this trip and our guide!