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Ivan Cosic

I was born in the small town of Tomislavgrad in Bosnia & Herzegovina, but moved to Zagreb, Croatia, as a child when the war began in the early nineties. I love showing people how far this region has come since that time, and my goal is give our guests an incredible, local experience of the country, and for them to see a side of Croatia that most tourists never see. I also love traveling with my family all around Croatia, discovering new places, things to see, and engaging in authentic experiences that we can then offer our guests.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We specialize in trips throughout Croatia (as well as day trips / overnights to surrounding countries like Slovenia, Bosnia, and Montenegro). We offer plenty of activities, both private and small-group according to your preferences. Whether you like to hike, bike, boat around the islands, try new food, interact with locals, do some wine or truffle tasting, or have a local guide give you a historical walking tour, we've got you covered."

How did you get involved in travel?

"I first started working in travel while I was a law student at the University of Zagreb. I accompanied groups on hiking trips throughout Croatia in the summers, and loved interacting with travelers and showing them the beauty of this country. After working several years in the field of law, I decided I wanted to pursue tourism instead, so my wife and I started our small travel company, Royal Croatian Tours, and the rest is history. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"After completing my degree, I took some time to travel around Canada and the States. This was the first time I'd been outside of Europe and everything was very different. I was with Sarah (then girlfriend, now wife), and we stayed in several different cities, but when we were in Washington D.C., we stayed with a local that we met through couch-surfing. Having a local to get all the inside info about a certain place was one of the best experiences - he took us to his favorite spots, we met his friends, we felt like family by the end of it and we still keep in touch today. "

Ivan is part of the following groups: Croatia Travel Agents
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Croatia 11 days Sarah and Ivan planned the perfect itinerary....
Croatia | Sep 24 - Oct 4, 2025

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Ann P.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2025

Sarah and Ivan planned the perfect itinerary.
It was very organized. The drivers and tours were excellent. They responded to questions right away .
Highly recommend!

Local specialist: Ivan Cosic

Our week in Croatia
Croatia | Sep 24 - Oct 1, 2025

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Jeff T.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2025
Ivan and Sarah were very responsive throughout the planning and during our vacation. Our drivers and guides at all locations were timely, professional, and very engaging. The hotels in Split, Korcula and Dubrovnik were very good for the price we paid. The hotel in Hvar was massive with no character, problems with bathrooms in both rooms, smaller rooms than in the other three locations, and people were not nearly as friendly as in the other three hotels. Miko Ivanisevic who lead the bike... Read more

Ivan and Sarah were very responsive throughout the planning and during our vacation. Our drivers and guides at all locations were timely, professional, and very engaging. The hotels in Split, Korcula and Dubrovnik were very good for the price we paid. The hotel in Hvar was massive with no character, problems with bathrooms in both rooms, smaller rooms than in the other three locations, and people were not nearly as friendly as in the other three hotels. Miko Ivanisevic who lead the bike tour on Hvar, and Donko who took us on the island boating and swimming excursion, were tremendous. George who drove us from Dubrovnik to Split and then again around Dubroknik later in our trip was superb. The tour with Dubravka Radis was excellent.

Hotel Reviews
Time Boutique Hotel
Split

Excellent for price. About 15-20 minute walk into the old town. Nice small spa area with pool, sauna and steam room. Good breakfast. Very nice people (and bartender!)

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Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Hvar

No character. People not friendly. Bathrooms had leaky showers, hand-helds that did not work. Rooms were small.

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Bathroom fixtures were not functioning. Water leaked all over.
Hotel Korsal
Korčula

Good location, nice staff, clean room with nice view.

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Hotel Lero
Dubrovnik

About 20-min walk to old town. can take #4 bus from just across street. Spacious rooms. Nice staff.

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Activity Reviews
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Split

great walk. we diecided not to wait in line for boat to cross back across a lake (long line would have taken an hour to board) and instead walked. This was a grest decision. Hardly saw any other people on this segment and really enjoyed it.

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

Donko our boat captain was fabulous. Swim, and stops at two islands, were great.

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Hvar - Island Bike Tour with Local Food and Drink Tastings
Hvar - Island Bike Tour with Local Food and Drink Tastings
Croatia

Miko our tour guide was awesome. He is so proud of the local culture where he grew up. Could be doing anything he's so bright and personable, and chooses to give these tours. It was an awesome experience capped off with unexpected wine tasting at a small private winery.

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Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Croatia

Dubravka was a tremendous tour guide. Personable, proud of the culture, and patient with us as we had many questions!

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Local specialist: Ivan Cosic

Donko- Boat guide- awesomeMiko- bicycle gu...
Croatia | Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2025

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Chris C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

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Donko- Boat guide- awesome
Miko- bicycle guide -superior
Djana- Dubrovnik guide- outstanding

Hotels:
Split:Time- very nice. Walkable to Old Town
Hvar: Amfora. Great location. A bit too big for our taste. We prefer a smaller with great location and charm. Less crowds. More local flavor.
Dubrovnik: Hotel Leso (?). We were not pleased with the hotel in general.... VERY Crowded. People sleeping in lounge. Tour buses, staff not pleasant. far from Old Town. The actual room was nice. Overall rating for hotel 4/10.

Overall, Ivan and Sarah of Kimkin were a 10/10. Thank you!

Local specialist: Ivan Cosic

We had a great time and thank much to Ivan an...
Croatia | Sep 13 - Sep 23, 2025

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Mizzy C.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
We had a great time and thank much to Ivan and Sarah for listening to our requests....they were hands on and very easy to talk to, response time was very quick. Would recommend them to other friends in the future.
The chosen hotels were also great but if there was 1 we would have changed it would be having something close to a beach on the last leg in Dubrovnik or having a pool to relax in. The guides that were chosen were all good.
If we were to plan anything in Croatia again, would not...
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We had a great time and thank much to Ivan and Sarah for listening to our requests....they were hands on and very easy to talk to, response time was very quick. Would recommend them to other friends in the future.
The chosen hotels were also great but if there was 1 we would have changed it would be having something close to a beach on the last leg in Dubrovnik or having a pool to relax in. The guides that were chosen were all good.
If we were to plan anything in Croatia again, would not hesitate to contact Ivan and Sara again!!
The places we chose were all as we expected - BLUE Cave and Plitvice lakes tops!! Thank you for a memorable trip.

Hotel Reviews
City Hotel Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
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would have been nice if closer to beach area and if with a pool
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Urban Hotel Ljubljana Center
Ljubljana
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Hotel Degenija
Rakovica
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Irini Luxury Rooms
Split
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Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Hvar
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Local specialist: Ivan Cosic

A beautiful week in Croatia
Croatia | Sep 8 - Sep 15, 2025

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Terra N.
Durham, NC | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025
Our time in Croatia was incredible. Starting in Split we enjoyed great food, interesting history & beautiful scenery. Throughout our travel over Croatia’s islands we enjoyed comfortable accommodations, well planned activities & an opportunity to get to know this beautiful country & its people. Read more

Our time in Croatia was incredible. Starting in Split we enjoyed great food, interesting history & beautiful scenery. Throughout our travel over Croatia’s islands we enjoyed comfortable accommodations, well planned activities & an opportunity to get to know this beautiful country & its people.

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Azur Palace Luxury Rooms
Split

Had a few issues initially but all was resolved. Great location for easy access to the waterfront.

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Villa Nora Hvar
Hvar

Lovely & comfortable.

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Hotel Korsal
Korčula

We loved Korcula!

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Hotel Lero
Dubrovnik

We had a quick stay in Dubrovnik but enjoyed our time. We were close to the bus so easy to get to the historic area.

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Activity Reviews
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Split

Very interesting! The history is fascinating

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Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Split

Very beautiful but a long drive from Split. We would have enjoyed more time to explore the area.

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

We had a great day exploring multiple islands & having Tonko as our guide for the day was great! He was fun, Interesting & made it a great day!

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Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar,  Croatian Peka Lunch
Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar, Croatian Peka Lunch
Croatia

We fully enjoyed our day with Marco. The walk was 5 miles but downhill so easy on the knees. Scenery was beautiful & we learned much about the local floral.

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Half Day Kayaking Excursion
Half Day Kayaking Excursion
Korčula

Boris was a great guide as we kayaked to islands that included local treats for us all. A great day that included a beautiful sunset.

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Ivan and Sarah planned a perfect trip. Every...
Croatia | Sep 12 - Sep 19, 2025

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Anupama H.
Chapel Hill, NC | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Ivan and Sarah planned a perfect trip. Every person we worked with was very punctual and professional and so enthusiastic to share their story and culture with us. All of the hotels were beautiful and located conveniently. We really enjoyed both boat tours with Sime and Tanko and our bike ride with Miko. We will definitely recommend!

Local specialist: Ivan Cosic

Fantastic trip to Croatia
Croatia | Sep 5 - Sep 17, 2025

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Mark K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Ivan provided fantastic guides and experiences for our two week trip to Croatia. He was always available on WhatsApp for any last minute information. I would highly recommend using his services.

Djana, our guide in Dubrovnik, and Ina, our guide in Split, organized great walking tours and provided so much information and context for what we were seeing. Touring without a guide is a waste of time.

We also enjoyed our trip to Ston to learn about (and eat) oysters and mussels. Another highlight was truffle hunting with the family Prodan.

Local specialist: Ivan Cosic

Greece Dream Trip
Croatia | Sep 8 - Sep 15, 2025

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Torey F.
Philadelphia, PA | Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
The KimKim team helped us with a 10 days trip to Greece and it was absolutely amazing! All our of activities were exactly what we were looking for, the accommodations were adorable boutique hotels in perfect locations for exploring the local scene. We visited four different locations (3 islands) so there were a lot of logistics involved between taxis, ferries and flights and everything incredibly smooth. When I did have a question on meeting location mid trip our POC had an answer for me in... Read more

The KimKim team helped us with a 10 days trip to Greece and it was absolutely amazing! All our of activities were exactly what we were looking for, the accommodations were adorable boutique hotels in perfect locations for exploring the local scene. We visited four different locations (3 islands) so there were a lot of logistics involved between taxis, ferries and flights and everything incredibly smooth. When I did have a question on meeting location mid trip our POC had an answer for me in under 15 minutes. We would do this trip again and again! Can’t wait to plan our next trip via KimKim.

Thank you to the Greece team of Ioannis (in country local planner, he nailed it!) and Lea (trip coordinator and POC) you guys were fabulous! Yama!

Local specialist: Ivan Cosic

What a glorious expirence!
Croatia | Oct 7 - Oct 18, 2024

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Louis f.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025
Ivan and Sarah was amazing, and helped through this process from beginning to even to end, with a reach out after the vacation as well, especially us being first timers in both Croatia and through KimKim. We've met and talked to so many great people who really showed their love for the Country, and gave us insight to the ins and outs of whatever town, city we were in; which made the trip that much more fascinating. One of the biggest highlights was going to the Blue Cave, which was... Read more

Ivan and Sarah was amazing, and helped through this process from beginning to even to end, with a reach out after the vacation as well, especially us being first timers in both Croatia and through KimKim. We've met and talked to so many great people who really showed their love for the Country, and gave us insight to the ins and outs of whatever town, city we were in; which made the trip that much more fascinating.

One of the biggest highlights was going to the Blue Cave, which was planned for the day of our Anniversary. This made our Anniversary even more special as we navigated the waters and cave.

This was absolutely an amazing trip and would recommend Ivan and Sarah to plan your next one!

If you are going to Croatia please also ensure that you visit as many of the National Parks as they are simply breathtaking!

Thank you Ivan and Sarah for a wonderful Anniversary :)

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Hotel Neptun Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
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Not as close to the Attractions. Also the street was a one way street with two way traffic.
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Local specialist: Ivan Cosic

Amazing trip to Dubrovnik!
Croatia | Apr 29 - May 3, 2025

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John M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 04, 2025
Big thank you to Ivan and Sarah for organizing this trip to Dubrovnik for us. Communication with them was amazing and it made it easy to come up with our ideal trip. All the guides and drivers were knowledgeable and friendly. It was just a perfect trip! Read more

Big thank you to Ivan and Sarah for organizing this trip to Dubrovnik for us. Communication with them was amazing and it made it easy to come up with our ideal trip. All the guides and drivers were knowledgeable and friendly. It was just a perfect trip!

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Hotel Porto
Dubrovnik

Good Location. Only 25min walk to the old town. Room were large and spacious and breakfast amazing.

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Close to public transit to the old city and only a 25min walk.
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Visit a family farm for an authentic Croatian meal + visit small town of Cavtat
Visit a family farm for an authentic Croatian meal + visit small town of Cavtat
Croatia
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Private Boating Excursion to the Elaphiti Islands
Private Boating Excursion to the Elaphiti Islands
Dubrovnik
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Local specialist: Ivan Cosic