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Robert Pinčević

I always say, do not consider me only as your guide, but as your friend, who is trying to make your trip more comfortable for you! At the end, it all about you, and if you are happy, I am happy! I will always treat you as any of my friends and with a passion to show the best of Croatia, to share and pass the knowledge, history, memories. Which will hopefully lead to great experiences and long-lasting memories and friendships from Croatia!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Croatia is the main destination that we are specialized in, although occasionally we do work in Slovenia and area. We customize trips that can be made of outdoor activities such as; hiking, kayaking, rafting, sailing, cycling, multisport, but we also like to emphasize the cultural side of Croatia, either combined with activities or on its own. We love doing honeymoons, which we do more and more, providing foodie experiences, doing wine tours and beer tours! There is a lot of cultural and UNESCO heritage in Croatia that is worthy of experiencing. You might say that we do experiential travel!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"I did not get involved in travel, since it was naturally part of me. As the outdoorsman from the early age, I liked to explore. I remember, in elementary school, I would go for hours hiking on neighboring hills, climb the trees, or sit in kayak and paddle out and follow the coastline and explore. Many years afterward, while studying ( Law and Mechanical engineering) one of my friends called me to join him on a rafting trip. Next thing you know, I was rafting, kayaking, hiking, sailing and doing all kind of things that I would do on my own, but now i did it for work! I got licensed for many technical skills, and for classical guiding to be able to officially share my knowledge and local history. I enjoy helping others to experience Croatia."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Few years ago, I got Top Guide award, which led me to the USA where I was traveling almost for a month along the West coast. I experienced, Seattle, Mt.Ranier, Portland, Multnomah falls, Redwoods Park, Sacramento, Yosemite, San Francisco and bay area, Napa Valley, Anaheim, West Hollywood Santa Monica, Las Vegas, Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Joshua tree, Disneyland, San Diego, Torrey Pines, Safari park and more...
Beautiful places. Great Experience. There are so many things and places around the world to be seen, and it is not fair to say that one is better than the other, they are just different, and that is the beauty of traveling. However, the thing that I will remember the most, is the beautiful people from all those places that I was traveling to. Although I was a solo traveler, I was never alone. There was always someone who joined me on my adventures. And without those people, my friends, my experience would never be the same. For example, throwing the fish on Pikes market in Seattle or singing with gospel singers.

Overall the whole trip was experience that I will never forget. It felt really good. Great. Warm around my heart! And that is the experience and feeling I want to share and give to others."

Robert is part of the following groups: Croatia Travel Agents, Croatia Luxury Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Robert

Wonderful trip
Croatia | Jun 9 - Jun 13, 2025

Lisa
Lisa L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025
From the pre-trip planning, to execution, to departure, Robi was amazing. He thoughtfully organized our tour in Croatia according to our needs. He was flexible where necessary (and he had to be because there were a few unpredictable changes due to travel issues), very knowledgeable about Croatian history and current events, an excellent driver, and a great guide. Furthermore, it felt like he really cared about our enjoyment; checking in continuously and making sure that everything was... Read more

From the pre-trip planning, to execution, to departure, Robi was amazing. He thoughtfully organized our tour in Croatia according to our needs. He was flexible where necessary (and he had to be because there were a few unpredictable changes due to travel issues), very knowledgeable about Croatian history and current events, an excellent driver, and a great guide. Furthermore, it felt like he really cared about our enjoyment; checking in continuously and making sure that everything was running smoothly. I recommend Kimkim and especially Robi for your next adventure in Croatia.

Activity Review
Explore Split & Diocletian's palace
Explore Split & Diocletian's palace
Split

Peter (Pero) was very knowledgeable, interesting, and engaging. Highly recommend learning about the history of Split from this excellent guide.

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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jun 14, 2025

Hi Lisa,
Thank you very much for your kind words, much appreciated.
Happy to hear you had a nice time and that i was able to help !
It was pleasure meeting you and showing you around.
Enjoy your next adventures :)

All the best

Robi

Robi curated an excellent itinerary for us in...
Croatia | Jun 2 - Jun 12, 2025

jennifer
jennifer w.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
Robi curated an excellent itinerary for us in Croatia! His communication skills were top notch and he was very skillful in creating an itinerary that the whole group enjoyed. We started in Split and ended in Dubrovnik. The trip was seamless and the drivers were set up as well as the tour guides. Everyone was extremely professional and it’s clear that his team is committed to providing only the best and highest quality in service. A few of the highlights included a traditional Mediterranean... Read more

Robi curated an excellent itinerary for us in Croatia! His communication skills were top notch and he was very skillful in creating an itinerary that the whole group enjoyed. We started in Split and ended in Dubrovnik. The trip was seamless and the drivers were set up as well as the tour guides. Everyone was extremely professional and it’s clear that his team is committed to providing only the best and highest quality in service. A few of the highlights included a traditional Mediterranean cooking class in Split, a private beach club in Hvar overlooking turquoise water, evening sunset cocktails on top of a fortress in Korcula, wine tasting on the Pejesac peninsula, finishing up with a private tour in Dubrovnik and lastly our favorite was a full day private boat tour of the Elaphiti Islands! We can’t say enough about how professional Robi was in his daily communications as well as working with our budget and being flexible with the group needs!!! Last, it was clear how every guide that he works with really loves their home country and was so passionate in sharing their history with us!

Activity Review
Private boat trip  to Elafiti islands
Private boat trip to Elafiti islands
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jun 13, 2025

Hi Jennifer,
What a nice words :)
As I always say, if you are happy, I am happy. :)
Thank you for your trust.

Everything I design comes from personal experience. I know how it feels to arrive in a new country and face the unknown, so I’m truly glad to hear that I was able to contribute to your experience here.
We work with a very limited number of trusted people, and I’m happy to hear that quality was recognised.

It was a pleasure working with you from the very beginning — meeting you and showing you our hidden gems! :)

Many regards from Croatia, and THANK YOU again!
Robi

Our trip to Croatia was truly amazing. Robi p...
Croatia | Jun 2 - Jun 12, 2025

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Inga B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025
Our trip to Croatia was truly amazing. Robi planned such a comprehensive and diverse itinerary that gave us the perfect taste of this gorgeous country. Highlights were the city tours and the private boat trip around the Elaphiti islands. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone! Read more

Our trip to Croatia was truly amazing. Robi planned such a comprehensive and diverse itinerary that gave us the perfect taste of this gorgeous country. Highlights were the city tours and the private boat trip around the Elaphiti islands. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone!

Activity Review
Private boat trip  to Elafiti islands
Private boat trip to Elafiti islands
Croatia

Best part of the trip!!!! Saw so much of the coastline, had plenty of time to swim and relax in the sun. The stop for lunch on Lopund was so fresh and delicious!

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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jun 13, 2025

Hi Inga,

Thank you very much for your feedback. I appreciate it very much. It was a pleasure meeting you and spending a day showing you around. Thank you for trusting and going with the recommendations and happy to hear this trips will stay in good memory:)

Many regards from Croatia.

THANK YOU!!

Trust in Robi if you visit Croatia!
Croatia | May 7 - May 20, 2025

Chris
Chris C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2025
This was the first trip my wife & I were too busy to plan. We took a leap of faith and were fortunate to be connected with Robi. My advice is to be as open and transparent with your trip specialist as possible. We shared our wish list, must haves, activities and interests with Robi and then worked towards crafting a few plans. When we finalized our trip plan there was still a level of unknown for us…will there be someone at the airport to pick us up or did we just get scammed. The level... Read more

This was the first trip my wife & I were too busy to plan. We took a leap of faith and were fortunate to be connected with Robi. My advice is to be as open and transparent with your trip specialist as possible. We shared our wish list, must haves, activities and interests with Robi and then worked towards crafting a few plans. When we finalized our trip plan there was still a level of unknown for us…will there be someone at the airport to pick us up or did we just get scammed.

The level of attention, detail and time saving efforts that Robi provided was invaluable! He provided drop pins for parking in various cities, tips on when we should arrive at our locations or activity for the day. Trust me, this was world class service! Yes, a few mornings we were questioning waking up so early to arrive somewhere by 8am, but when we finished and saw the crowds of people arriving it made sense and saved time!

Robi seems to have connections and friends in every city of Croatia. That should not be unvalued! It’s like visiting a friend in a city that you’ve never been and they’re proud of what their city has to offer and pulls out all the stops! There were a few times when weather forced us to pivot a bit on or the day before. Blue caves as an example need perfect water conditions because the cave entrance…Robi was monitoring conditions and WhatsApp’d new options immediately. If you’re a person that isn’t comfortable pivoting or being flexible then maybe you would struggle. Trust Robi! He’s going to find those hidden gems, those magic moments that you’ll remember for years!

One of our favorite days was spending the day on Vis. Robi arranged a private boat to shuttle us from Split. We elected to do what he referred to as the military jeep tour. I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect based on the info. This was more than a jeep tour! We met up with Marko our private guide and driver on Vis. We hoped in his Land Rover and set off. Marko is a wealth of knowledge but you have to show interest and be open and provide feedback. He took us to a Cold War military base which has tunnels all through the island. He walked us through several tunnels and shared so much history about the base as well as the critical importance of Vis due to its location in the Adriatic Sea. Marko drove us to different view points to see wineries growing at 70 degree angles on cliff sides…old military airfields and more. We also decided to enjoy a private wine tasting at one of the local wineries. I would strongly suggest you sign up for this tour! I also suggested to Robi he explain to potential clients this is an island tour in a Land Rover, part of the tour includes a Cold War base, military airfield, and wineries. Truly an unforgettable experience and Marko was worth the price of admission!

Without Robi there would’ve been no way we could’ve researched, plan and accomplished what he was able to do for us! It felt like 6 different trips in the best way! Robi cares so much about every detail so you don’t need to! He genuinely is setting the standard for a world class travel guide!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Korsal
Korčula

Small but all about service! Wine Sommelier was amazing! Ask to see the cellar. Location is perfect distance to walk to all the restaurants and has a small stone beach just outside the hotel steps.

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Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence
Poreč

The beds were my only concern with this hotel. If you prefer stiff beds then this hotel is fine but for me the beds were a no. A hard as concrete floor no. My ribs actually hurt the next morning from how hard the bed was.

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Get softer beds!!
Skradinski buk
Skradin
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Hotel Marul
Split

The location, the garden, the staff, the service…it would be hard for anyone to find a better place than this hotel!

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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jun 05, 2025

Hi Chris,

Great to hear from you!

Thank you very much for your great and comprehensive feedback, very much appreciated!
I appreciate your trust, and for giving me freedom to do what i do best :)
It was a pleasure meeting you both, and showing you the hidden corners of Croatia, and its nice to hear you recognised the value of my experience all over the country. When i said i been to places, i di everything my self, i meant it :) Beauty of travelling is not only seeing new places, having new experiences but also getting new friends :)

THANK YOU!!

Best

Robi

Highly recommend KimKim and Robi for Croatia
Croatia | May 21 - May 30, 2025

Jackie
Jackie C.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2025
KimKim connected me with a local Croatian company and I couldn’t be more pleased. I corresponded by email/chat and Robi created a custom trip for me and my husband that exceeded our expectations and fit into our budget. It was the perfect blend of self-guided which we wanted and some guided days with Robi. Robi was always available and patient with my questions. Updated us daily with details about next day itinerary. We actually enjoyed our three days guided by Robi the best. We had... Read more

KimKim connected me with a local Croatian company and I couldn’t be more pleased. I corresponded by email/chat and Robi created a custom trip for me and my husband that exceeded our expectations and fit into our budget. It was the perfect blend of self-guided which we wanted and some guided days with Robi. Robi was always available and patient with my questions. Updated us daily with details about next day itinerary. We actually enjoyed our three days guided by Robi the best. We had two days of cycling and one day of hiking with him. He treated us like family and let us choose exactly what we wanted, being flexible according to the weather and our needs/desires. He also was a lot of fun to be with and shared our love of the outdoors and beautiful places. Because he is a true local, he knew all the best places to go and how to avoid crowds which we fully appreciated. It was hard to say goodbye! We highly recommend KimKim and Robi!

Hotel Reviews
Apartment Zicara
Dubrovnik

Very comfortable. Loved having outdoor area and great location.

Authenticity & Character
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Right outside the city walls
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Radić
Ston

Convenient and comfortable

Authenticity & Character
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Central to everything
Staff
Attentive and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jun 01, 2025

Hi Jackie,

Thank you very much for your kind words, really appreciate it.
I am happy to hear you liked Croatia dn the trip i put together. Thank you for your trust!
Working with you from the beginning was a pleasure, and equally fun guiding you.
THANK YOU.

Many regards from Croatia.

Best
Robi

Trip to Croatia was amazing. Equally amazing...
Croatia | May 11 - May 20, 2025

S
Sheri M.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Trip to Croatia was amazing. Equally amazing was working with Robi! He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, responsive and seemed genuinely invested in our experience in Croatia being as fun and positive as possible. Also, his assistance with connecting us with guide Antea was wonderful. She was a terrific guide; filled with great knowledge of the history of Croatia and was fun and engaging.

Couldn't recommend both of them enough. Thank you Robi for helping us have a memorable time in your beautiful country!
Sheri

Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on May 21, 2025

Hi Sheri,

Thank you very much for your kind words, and thank you for visiting Croatia.
I'm glad to hear you had a great time and collected wonderful memories! :)
Kind regards,
Robi

As is usual with KimKim trips, everything wen...
Croatia | Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2025

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Robert K.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

As is usual with KimKim trips, everything went extremely well with my visit to Croatia.
My guide Robi was excellent with his itinerary planning to all the hotel and site visitations.
I enjoed every minute.

Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Mar 23, 2025

Hi Bob,

thank you very much for your feedback. It was a pleasure meeting you and showing you around!
I hope many great photos will come from this trip! :)
Thank you for your trust!!!
Many regards from Croatia!
Best
Robi

9 days North to South Croatia in November
Croatia | Nov 5 - Nov 13, 2024

Natalie
Natalie L.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025
This trip was for my husband’s 40th birthday and I would say it was an incredible way to start a new chapter! We can truly say we have seen every bit of beautiful Croatia, and what a gem it is!!!
First of all, I could not have done this without the tireless hours Robi put into planning this itinerary! We went in early November and we really enjoyed the fall weather and low crowds!!! Only minor downfall was that in some of the smaller towns, restaurant options were minimal and stores were...
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This trip was for my husband’s 40th birthday and I would say it was an incredible way to start a new chapter! We can truly say we have seen every bit of beautiful Croatia, and what a gem it is!!!
First of all, I could not have done this without the tireless hours Robi put into planning this itinerary! We went in early November and we really enjoyed the fall weather and low crowds!!! Only minor downfall was that in some of the smaller towns, restaurant options were minimal and stores were closed for the season. But we would take that exchange for the low crowds we had the entire trip!
Robi was a rockstar with the constant communication on WhatsApp the entire trip. It was like having our personal tour guide in our pocket!!! He dropped pins of sites, restaurants, ice cream shops, and parking. Kept us up to date with the following day’s agenda, time line, who we would meet, etc. He made the trip so seamless!!
Had a great tour guide in Zagreb, named Mario, that not only picked us up from the airport on our arrival, but toured us around and passionately spoke about his country and Zagreb. Just great!
Matej delivered a rental car to us, and also picked it back up in Split. He also drove us back to the airport for our departing flight home. Took great care of us!
Robi had us vouchers and times of our arrival for Plitvice and Krka National Parks and made those experiences just wonderful! The national parks and immense amount of waterfalls were just breathtaking! It was also lovely to tour those parks without the intense heat or crowds that are typical in the high season. Those parks were a big highlight of our trip.
Split was one of our favorite cities. Warm, sunny, palm trees and history! Pero guided us around the city center and did a great job teaching us all about the Diocletian’s Palace.
Robi then became our real life, in person guide for a couple days, touring us around to Peljesac peninsula, Korcula, and Ston. His knowledge of Croatia is extensive and we enjoyed spending time with him. He also took us to a couple wineries in the Dingac valley that was an experience of a lifetime! So, so cool!! Ended our trip in Dubrovnik, a beautifully quaint town! Our hotel, Pucic Palace, was my favorite! City center as you can get and such a gorgeous antique room! Antea, our guide, filled our history cup up with a great tour and then we got to explore the small town the rest of the day!
The details of the trip did not go unnoticed and I could not have planned such a relaxing trip for myself and husband without Robi’s expertise!! I will highly recommend Robi and his services to my friends in the future. Until next time, Croatia!

Hotel Reviews
https://www.facebook.com/VillaRadicSton/
Ston

Very nice and clean room!

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Hotel Dubrovnik
Zagreb

Nice and right in the city center. A little outdated. Water pressure was very low.

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The Pucic Palace
Dubrovnik

Lovely hotel with great location and charm!! Staff was so kind!

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Villa Bonaca
Skradin

Such a nice big room!! Beautiful location. We were there in November so didn’t get to enjoy the nice pool. Did get to enjoy the balcony!

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Hotel Marul
Split

Very nice place and our balcony looked over the veranda.

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Hotel Degenija
Rakovica

Nice room in the house!

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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jan 25, 2025

Hi Natalie,

thank you so much for your kind words and all the feedback. Much appreciated!
I am very happy to hear you liked the trip and had a good time, and that i was able to contribute to your overall experience.

Thank you for your trust, and for letting me design this trip for you!

Many regards from Croatia.

Best

Robi

Croatia.
Croatia | Sep 20 - Oct 9, 2024

J
James H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024
It was a 19 day trip through Croatia; lots of moving parts, everything went well.
People showed up when they were supposed to and it was very smooth. Borna
was our guide/driver for a week and we loved him It was actually hard to say goodbye
in Split. Excellent English. Goran (sp?) took us from Korcula to Dubrovnik and was
also great. Excellent English and lots of local and historical knowledge. The only
thing missing was more time but that's on us - we set the schedule. And it was...
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It was a 19 day trip through Croatia; lots of moving parts, everything went well.
People showed up when they were supposed to and it was very smooth. Borna
was our guide/driver for a week and we loved him It was actually hard to say goodbye
in Split. Excellent English. Goran (sp?) took us from Korcula to Dubrovnik and was
also great. Excellent English and lots of local and historical knowledge. The only
thing missing was more time but that's on us - we set the schedule. And it was good to
meet Robi in Dubrovnik, our interactions w him were smooth; he followed through.
And gave us a nice bottle of olive oil.So we would recommend him to anyone and be happy
to use him again. Many thanks Jim & Kathy

Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Oct 28, 2024

Hi Jim and Kathy,
nice to hear from you, and thank you very much for your feedback!
I am very happy to hear you liked the trip and that we were all able to contribute!
Thank you very much for visiting and for giving me your trust in all of the planning!
Many regards from Croatia!
Best
Robi

Our 10 day adventure began in Zagreb. Mario w...
Croatia | Sep 20 - Oct 3, 2024

Tim
Tim B.
Mattoon, IL | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2024
Our 10 day adventure began in Zagreb. Mario was our guide and he was fabulous! The sights we visited along our travels included 3 National Parks I think we took over 500 pics as every turn created a beautiful landscape. Plitvice Lakes waterfalls were breath taking and Krka National park rivers and rapids were spectacular. From there, we discovered Split and Hvar and got ready for 3 days island hopping on E-bikes.. We met up with Goran as our guide and were treated to manageable 15-20 mile... Read more

Our 10 day adventure began in Zagreb. Mario was our guide and he was fabulous! The sights we visited along our travels included 3 National Parks I think we took over 500 pics as every turn created a beautiful landscape. Plitvice Lakes waterfalls were breath taking and Krka National park rivers and rapids were spectacular. From there, we discovered Split and Hvar and got ready for 3 days island hopping on E-bikes.. We met up with Goran as our guide and were treated to manageable 15-20 mile bike hikes. I am 74 and my wife is 67.. what a great experience to visit Korkula island, Pelješac peninsula and finally Mjet island and national
park. Cycling was a great way to see so much of Croatia! We ended our trip to the beautiful city of Dubrovnik. We had visited this city one month earlier on a cruise ship trip. So, we were treated to mountain top views and fortresses that we would never have seen without our wonderful guide Goran. We can’t say enough about the coordination, the accommodations were 5 star+ and the friendships we made in just 10 days. We wanted to adopt them both snd take them home 🤗 KimKim and Robert (Robi) could not have done a more professional and satisfying job for us. You have to put Croatia on your bucket list!!!

Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Oct 07, 2024

Hi Tim,

thank you very much for your time and your feedback, much appreciated.
I am very happy to hear you liked Croatia and this trip!
It was pleasure working with you since the very beginning.
Thank you for your trust!
Many regards from Croatia!
Best
Robi