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. "
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Croatia 11 days Sarah and Ivan planned the perfect itinerary....
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Sep 24 - Oct 4, 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!
Our week in Croatia
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Sep 24 - Oct 1, 2025
Donko- Boat guide- awesomeMiko- bicycle gu...
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Sep 24 - Sep 29, 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!
We had a great time and thank much to Ivan an...
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Sep 13 - Sep 23, 2025
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... Read more
A beautiful week in Croatia
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Sep 8 - Sep 15, 2025
Ivan and Sarah planned a perfect trip. Every...
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Sep 12 - Sep 19, 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!
Fantastic trip to Croatia
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Sep 5 - Sep 17, 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.
Greece Dream Trip
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Sep 8 - Sep 15, 2025