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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Our time in Croatia
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Aug 19 - Aug 29, 2026
Kim Kim was great again. Thx Ivan and Sarah
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Aug 21 - Aug 28, 2026
We then used kimkim again on our current trip to Croatia. Ivan and Sara were our local experts. They work with us to create a wonderful trip of Croatia and the Dalmatian coast. All of our pick ups and transfers were set up perfectly without waiting. From the airport shuttles to the drives to the excursions. The driver was... Read more
Sarah and Ivan were terrific! Able to add las...
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Aug 21 - Aug 28, 2026
Sarah and Ivan were absolutely incredible and...
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Aug 21 - Aug 28, 2026
Sarah and Ivan were absolutely incredible and available at any given time within minutes.
Best experience ever!
Helpful and reactive to our needs, even better if alternatives were provided for those who couldn't keep up!
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Jul 25 - Jul 27, 2026
Most memorable place was the Lake Plitivice a...
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Jul 25 - Jul 27, 2026
We are just coming back from an amazing famil...
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Jul 2 - Jul 10, 2026
Overall a well designed trip, with quick responses from Ivan and Sarah regarding any questions, requests or problems.
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Jul 4 - Jul 13, 2026
We especially liked the visit to the lakes and falls at Plitvice. It was a 5 hour walk but most of it was level and where the trail might have been wet or steep, it was "paved" with logs, bridges and where steep, with steps. There were 4 ferries crossing the lake, but with a 1 hour wait in the July sun, we opted to walk around the lakes instead, which... Read more
We had an amazing trip. Planning by Ivan was ...
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Jun 9 - Jun 27, 2026
We had an amazing trip. Planning by Ivan was really good. We had really good guides too. Loved the country, the people & the food. It was a memorable trip for sure!