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Alivia Travel DMC (formerly Croatique)

Alivia Travel (formerly Croatique) is a boutique travel company that focuses mostly on individual and small-group luxury travel and is run by a highly skilled team of former tour leaders and agents. We coordinate a network of partners that have been in business for more than 25 years.

We understand that everyone has a distinct vision, passions, and interests, so we are deeply focused on providing an authentic experience while keeping in mind that every traveler is an individual with different character and desires.

Our trips are carefully tailored by our travel magicians in the office and operated by the most professional and experienced staff. We strive to provide our clients with a unique, personalized, and authentic experience of Croatia and beyond.

Alivia Travel DMC (formerly Croatique) is part of the following groups: Croatia Travel Agents, Montenegro Travel Agents, Slovenia Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Alivia Travel DMC (formerly Croatique)

Sara was amazing every step of the way. We l...
Croatia | Jun 21 - Jun 27, 2026

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Miriam J.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026
Sara was amazing every step of the way. We loved all of our experiences and everything was seamless. We hope to come back. Read more

Sara was amazing every step of the way. We loved all of our experiences and everything was seamless. We hope to come back.

Hotel Reviews
Vila Nepos
Split
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Villa Malo More
Dubrovnik
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Villa Nora Hvar
Hvar
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Luxury Rooms Il Ponte
Trogir
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Great, but very hot and AC couldn’t keep up.
Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Jul 01, 2026

Hi Miriam,

Thank you for your kind words! There is no better praise than when our guests would like to visit Croatia again :)

I hope your family + Daisy had a wonderful time, and I wish you a great rest of your summer!

Sending best regards from Croatia,
Sara

Luxury Tour!
Croatia | Jun 10 - Jun 23, 2026

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L L.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
We usually do all of the planning, booking, and driving on our trips so we felt this was like traveling in luxury. Nikola did an amazing job of figuring us out and provided the perfect balance of experiences and independent time. We loved how our accommodations were all in quiet areas but also walkable to the towns and beaches. The help with luggage was such a bonus and it seemed to us we always had the best room. Loved the outdoor seating area at Hotel Dea in Hvar. Our favorite stay was... Read more

We usually do all of the planning, booking, and driving on our trips so we felt this was like traveling in luxury. Nikola did an amazing job of figuring us out and provided the perfect balance of experiences and independent time. We loved how our accommodations were all in quiet areas but also walkable to the towns and beaches. The help with luggage was such a bonus and it seemed to us we always had the best room. Loved the outdoor seating area at Hotel Dea in Hvar. Our favorite stay was Villa Giardino. Igor (Nic) was an exceptional host. Our 2 days on Bol ended up being our favorite of the trip, for its quietness and beauty. All of our excursions were great but probably enjoyed the boat trip on Hvar and kayak trip on Korcula the most. We were not expecting the homemade treats and wine from Boris (Ithink) on the kayak trip! For guides it was great to have locals, especially Ivana in Dubrovnik and Hana in Montenegro who actually lived or went to school in the walled cities. We were impressed with the punctuality of all of our guides and drivers and the instant communications if things went awry. Perica in Dubrovnik and driver to Montenegro was the most conscientious. In closing, it was clear to us that most every place and every person knew Nicola and his colleagues and wanted to do their best to impress us and him.

Hotel Reviews
Villa Giardino
Bol

Such a beautiful setting and such personal service! We loved the care put in to the breakfast and the research Igor put in for what to do.

Authenticity & Character
The landscaping and grounds were beautiful. The interior of the room struck us as mismatched for the setting. It felt Hollywood Regency instead of Adriatic coast.
Location
Quiet but ocean view and close to everything. Loved the garden in the back and the breakfast area.
Staff
See above review
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel More
Dubrovnik

Great location away from crowds and loved the beach bar area and views.

Authenticity & Character
The view and access to the water and our balcony was amazing!
Location
Maybe nice to have had a view of Dubrovnik old town but would agree that location being away from crowds was worth it.
Staff
Mostly totally on top of service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean but feel the room decor was a little tired and needed updating.
Activity Reviews
Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands
Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands
Croatia

Sadly couldn't go to blue caves due to winds but loved our other spots, especially our lunch stop in Komiza. The restaurant recommended was our best meal of the trip!

Sea Kayak Tour on Korčula
Sea Kayak Tour on Korčula
Korčula

Such a beautiful place to take a kayak tour! Loved the homemade food and beverages as well as information about the area. We would add that we would have liked a little less guided tour on the islands and more time in the kayak and a chance to swim on each of the islands.

Quality of Experience
As mentioned above, would have liked to have had a little less talk and more swimming on all 3 islands.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide made it very personal and we learned a lot about the area. Loved how his family contributed to the food and wine!
Transport
Nice to have a personal pick up from our hotel!
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Our magical trip to Croatia— thanks to Nikola!
Croatia | Jun 6 - Jun 15, 2026

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Najia G.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Our family just returned from the most magical and unforgettable trip to Croatia, and we owe it all to Nikola and the incredible team he set up for us through Kimkim. Nikola planned the perfect itinerary for my 50th birthday, taking us from Zagreb to Zadar, the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes and Krka National Park, Split, Hvar, and finally Dubrovnik. Every destination was more beautiful than the last. Croatia is now my favorite country, and we genuinely did not want our vacation to... Read more

Our family just returned from the most magical and unforgettable trip to Croatia, and we owe it all to Nikola and the incredible team he set up for us through Kimkim.

Nikola planned the perfect itinerary for my 50th birthday, taking us from Zagreb to Zadar, the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes and Krka National Park, Split, Hvar, and finally Dubrovnik. Every destination was more beautiful than the last. Croatia is now my favorite country, and we genuinely did not want our vacation to end.

From the very beginning, Nikola was exceptional. He was always available to answer questions, whether by email or phone, and his communication throughout the entire process was outstanding. He was patient, kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making our trip special.

The Kimkim app made everything seamless. Having our daily itineraries at our fingertips and receiving Nikola’s nightly check-ins gave us so much peace of mind. Every tour guide and driver we met was friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful.

What made this experience so special was having a local expert who truly knows and loves their country. Nikola’s recommendations, attention to detail, and personal touch transformed our vacation into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Nikola. We are so grateful for all the care and effort he put into planning this trip. If you’re considering a trip to Croatia—or anywhere Kimkim operates—I wholeheartedly recommend working with him.

Thank you, Nikola, for creating memories our family will cherish forever.

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Be Happy , No Worries in Croatia...
Croatia | Jun 1 - Jun 16, 2026

Monika
Monika C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
This was our first trip visiting Croatia, my husband and myself did not know what to expect. Nokola provided us with excellent itinerary with transportation, starting from picking us up from Dubrovnik airport to dropping us off at the Zagreb airport. Along the way, we visited the Dalmation Coast-Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Zadar, Istria. Each of the hotel we stayed was unique, well appointed and centrally located within walking distance to restaurants, coffee bars, historical sites and beyond.... Read more

This was our first trip visiting Croatia, my husband and myself did not know what to expect. Nokola provided us with excellent itinerary with transportation, starting from picking us up from Dubrovnik airport to dropping us off at the Zagreb airport. Along the way, we visited the Dalmation Coast-Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Zadar, Istria. Each of the hotel we stayed was unique, well appointed and centrally located within walking distance to restaurants, coffee bars, historical sites and beyond. The guides of our private walking tours were very knowledgeable, passionate about sharing the history of their city. These walking tours helped deepen our understanding of each town from its past to the present. We especially enjoyed the truffle hunt with the dogs through a local truffle farm near Motovun. The farm prepared scrambled eggs ( 46 eggs ), using the freshly harvested truffles, along with bread, different spreads, salads...Dessert was chocolate cake with truffles, very delicious, unique and memorable. Miro, the owner of the truffle farm shared so much with our group anything truffle related. I will remember the beautiful sunsets in Split, Zadar and Rovinj ! Overall, we credit Nikola's attention to detail , his caring attitudes and deep knowledge for our exceptional experience.

Hotel Reviews
The Melegran
Rovinj
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Bastion Heritage Hotel—Relais & Châteaux
Zadar
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Splendida Palace
Split
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The staff was super friendly and helpful.
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Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel
Hvar
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Hotel More
Dubrovnik
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Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Split
Private Walking Tour of Split
Croatia

The Palace of Diocletian's Palace came alive via Ms. Mirna's interesting/ informative stories and facts. The Palace felt like a maze to me with different quarters and 4 gates to enter. We met a finger painting artist who named his paintings " Finger Pain Things ". There was also Klapa singing, a traditional cappella singing style. It was great to experience the Palace with its history as well as its modern day re-adaptation of unique shops and restaurants.

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Island of Hvar Tour With Local Guide (Afternoon)
Island of Hvar Tour With Local Guide (Afternoon)
Hvar

Our guide, Grgo, gave us a tour of his hometown through his personal perspective and love for Hvar. There was a storm coming in, he moved the tour schedule up so our tour finished just before the storm, perfect timing ! He took us up to the highest point on the island so we could see the panoramic view all around Hvar. I like to learn how the locals live in places that I travel /visit, that's how we connect to the places and people when we travel, Grgo delivered on that level for me.

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Stop in Pula, Visit the Arena
Stop in Pula, Visit the Arena
Croatia

What an amazing city to behold and visit. The Roman ruins of the Amphitheater was spectacular to witness in person. Our guide, Ms. Rossana, made the experience more memorable by sharing the relevant information going back to Roman times !

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Truffle Hunting Experience
Truffle Hunting Experience
Croatia

I really enjoyed this unique and memorable experience. The husband/ wife team together with their staff were so welcoming and hospitable. The two dogs worked hard to hunt the black truffles and received gifts of bread, not a very fair deal...The lunch afterwards were delicious and festive. I learned a lot of the truffles, really appreciated the educational aspect as well!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our driver was considerate and we felt well cared for.
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was friendly, knowledgeable. The tour gave us insights and better appreciation of Dubrovnik from a historic perspective.
Transport
Our driver was friendly and helpful.
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jun 29, 2026

Hi Monika,
I'm beyond thrilled you and John had such an amazing first-time experience in Croatia! 😊
Thank you for saying I planned the perfect trip - it was my pleasure tailoring a journey with those stunning sunsets and highlights like the truffle hunt in Motovun. So glad you loved the unique hotels, guides, and local experiences – it is my biggest reward hearing how you enjoyed your stay in Croatia! Thanks for trusting KimKim and for the kind words about my attention to detail - hope to welcome you back to Croatia soon!

Croatia & Montenegro 2 Week tour
Croatia | May 25 - Jun 7, 2026

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Carol B.
Sydney NSW, Australia | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
Nikola meticulously planned our 2-week Croatia/Montenegro tour. We were able to tailor the trip to our needs, and it had a good mix of free time as well as tours organised by Kimkim. We were informed daily as to what was happening via WhatsApp.
The accommodation was superb. We had a variety of hotels, boutique hotels, villas and apartments. Their location was perfect and convenient in the town which we were staying.
The local guides and drivers were friendly, informative &...
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Nikola meticulously planned our 2-week Croatia/Montenegro tour. We were able to tailor the trip to our needs, and it had a good mix of free time as well as tours organised by Kimkim. We were informed daily as to what was happening via WhatsApp.
The accommodation was superb. We had a variety of hotels, boutique hotels, villas and apartments. Their location was perfect and convenient in the town which we were staying.
The local guides and drivers were friendly, informative & professional.
It was great not having to think about transport whether it was by car or boat.
Our entire trip was exceptionally smooth and would highly recommend Kimkim for travel planning.
Thank you

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Neptun Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Got an upgrade to Royal Blue. Lovely view from our room. Lots of facilities. A short bus ride to the Old Town.

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Korcula Hill
Korčula

Apartment living. Very relaxing. A short drive to the centre of town.

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Villa Nora Hvar
Hvar

Lovely villa. Restaurant amazing.

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Heritage Hotel Fermai
Split

Beautiful hotel - a short walk to the centre of the city

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Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel
Zadar

Lovely boutique hotel

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Hotel Dubrovnik
Zagreb

Convenient location.

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Close to the centre of city.
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Activity Reviews
Private Day Trip to Montenegro - Perast & Kotor
Private Day Trip to Montenegro - Perast & Kotor
Dubrovnik

Driver very good. Local guide very friendly & informative.

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Local Guide very friendly and informative.

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Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands
Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands
Croatia

Did get to the Blue Cave due to tides so had to go other places.

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Private Walking Tour of Split
Private Walking Tour of Split
Croatia

Local guide very informative.

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Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

Local guide very informative.

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Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jun 29, 2026

Hi Carrol,

I'm absolutely thrilled you and Howie had such a fantastic time in Croatia and Montenegro! 😊

Thank you for your kind words and for saying I planned the trip just right - it was my pleasure crafting a mix of adventure and chill time just for you two. Loved hearing the accommodations and guides hit the mark.

Thanks for trusting KimKim with your travel planning and for the kind words - hope to welcome you back soon!

Touring Croatia made easy
Croatia | May 25 - Jun 7, 2026

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Jennifer S.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Nikola organised our private tour to Croatia. He designed our trip around the list of things we wanted to do and see and still left us plenty of leisure time to look around enjoy each of the places we stayed. Accommodation was excellent. All the guides on the private tours were very knowledgeable. I will use kimkim tours again. Read more

Nikola organised our private tour to Croatia. He designed our trip around the list of things we wanted to do and see and still left us plenty of leisure time to look around enjoy each of the places we stayed. Accommodation was excellent. All the guides on the private tours were very knowledgeable. I will use kimkim tours again.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Neptun Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Amazing hotel. Ocean views. Right on the edge of the Adriatic Sea.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Just outside of centre but the local bus stopped 70M away that took you directly to the old city.
Staff
Excellent. Extremely helpful
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Korcula Hill
Korčula

Apartment was excellent. Very spacious with magnificent ocean views. Well equipped

Authenticity & Character
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It was a bit out of town but cans were readily avalable
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Villa Nora Hvar
Hvar

Villa Nora was a beautiful hotel. Rooms very spacious. Breakfast delicious. Restaurant was very good

Authenticity & Character
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It was right in the heart of the city centre
Staff
Friendly and very helpful
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Heritage Hotel Fermai
Split

Beautiful hotel. Close to everything

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Very helpful
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Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel
Zadar

Nice boutique hotel. Good location

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Very helpful
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Hotel Dubrovnik
Zagreb

Great hotel. Perfect location

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Close to everything
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Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jun 26, 2026

Jennifer, so glad you had a fantastic trip to Croatia! Thanks for saying I designed the trip just right with the perfect balance of activity and chill time. Appreciate the kind words about the accommodations and guides - they've worked hard to make your trip special. Thanks for choosing KimKim and trusting me to make it happen - hope to welcome you back soon! 😊

We had an incredible trip to Croatia!!
Croatia | May 21 - Jun 2, 2026

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Serge P.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2026
We had an incredible trip to Croatia!! Our local representative, Sara, was outstanding from the moment we started planning the trip to the end. Sara helped us plan an incredible journey, and was very patient and responsive to all the questions we had before the trip started. During our trip Sara stayed in touch with us every day, responding to questions and providing us with an update on the next day’s activities! The trip ended up being spectacular. The hotels, restaurants and experiences... Read more

We had an incredible trip to Croatia!! Our local representative, Sara, was outstanding from the moment we started planning the trip to the end. Sara helped us plan an incredible journey, and was very patient and responsive to all the questions we had before the trip started. During our trip Sara stayed in touch with us every day, responding to questions and providing us with an update on the next day’s activities!

The trip ended up being spectacular. The hotels, restaurants and experiences were top notch h and I would recommend using this group for any upcoming trips!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel More
Dubrovnik

The best hotel we stayed in Croatia!!! This is a first class hotel with a beautiful pool, pool bar and great sea swimming area. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable!

Authenticity & Character
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Out of the center craziness, but a very short walk to the hotel!
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Beach Bay Hvar
Hvar

A beautiful hotel a very short walk to the center of town. A great sea view with great lounges facing the sea.

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Time Boutique Hotel
Split

The hotel was very nice but it was a bit out of the old town. There were some advantages being out of the center of activity, but being a bit closer would have been nicer. The rooms were a bit tight, but nicely set up.

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16 Lakes Hotel
Rakovica

The hotel was very close to the National Park and had a great outdoor pool which we enjoyed after a long day hiking. We also had cocktails and dinner which was very good.

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Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico
Rovinj
Amadria Park Hotel Capital
Zagreb

A beautiful hotel in a restored bank building very close to the center of town. Our room had a window facing the street, which we enjoyed. The included breakfast was first class!

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Activity Reviews
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Croatia

I felt that this tour was fair. We went to a family home where we did some vegetable picking and then we helped prepare a meal. It was interesting and enjoyed roasting the veal in their old outdoor oven. It might have been a bit too long of a tour, but still had a good time.

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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar

Grgo was an amazing and entertaining guide. He showed us some of the nose beautiful places on Hbar. We went to his family home and we had a wine tasting of their wines and alas snacked on some local delicacies. We continued our tour and went to a beautiful seaside village Verboska. Afterwards, he took us to a wonderful restaurant where we dined on some very fresh local fish. A really great tour!!

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Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

The national park was incredible. I wish we had more time there to explore more of the park. Our guide was very knowledgeable.

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Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Croatia

Visiting this local family and going out with their dogs to find truffles was a great treat! The dogs were very active and they were very good at finding truffles. The lunch was just delicious!!

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Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Jun 19, 2026

Hi Serge,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about the trip! It was a pleasure working with your group and I am so happy to hear you had a wonderful time during your stay. Thank you for putting your trust in me and don't hesitate to reach out to Kimkim for any future adventures!

Wishing you all the best,
Sara

Great trip and excellent support
Croatia | May 13 - May 22, 2026

Lesley
Lesley M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Our custom trip to Croatia focused on history and local food experiences. The itinerary was well organized, and the pacing allowed us to really enjoy the destinations.
Our tour coordinator, Sara, was fantastic to work with. She handled all the planning and logistics seamlessly, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
The local guides provided by kimkim were also a definite highlight of the trip. In particular, Petra was fun and entertaining during our wonderful tour of...
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Our custom trip to Croatia focused on history and local food experiences. The itinerary was well organized, and the pacing allowed us to really enjoy the destinations.
Our tour coordinator, Sara, was fantastic to work with. She handled all the planning and logistics seamlessly, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
The local guides provided by kimkim were also a definite highlight of the trip. In particular, Petra was fun and entertaining during our wonderful tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park, and Grgo was excellent during our time in Hvar. Both were incredibly knowledgeable and added a lot of value to our experience.
I'd definitely recommend kimkim if you want a tailored trip with reliable local expertise and great support.

Hotel Reviews
Makarun Heritage Rooms
Split

Makarun Heritage Rooms in Split provided a wonderful stay. The service was spectacular, and we loved the spacious and beautiful rooms. It truly stood out to us as one of the best accommodations on the trip.

Almayer Art & Heritage Hotel
Zadar

Our stay at the Almayer Art & Heritage Hotel in Zadar was fantastic. The room was absolutely stunning, and we loved the design and comfort it offered. Despite the not-so-great weather, the accommodations were excellent, making it one of our favorite stays during the trip. The breakfast served was outstanding.

Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

The Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park with Petra was an incredible experience. She was so special and really made our tour unforgettable. We appreciated her expertise and the personal touch she brought to the tour.

Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Croatia

The Konavle Region Culinary Experience was a delightful activity. We loved the cooking class and just how everything was organized. It was a great way to immerse ourselves in the local culture and enjoy the culinary offerings of the region.

Hvar Day Trip from Split
Hvar Day Trip from Split
Croatia

Our day trip to Hvar from Split was a spectacular highlight of our trip. The personal trip around the island was amazing, and the visit to the wine cellar followed by a delicious lunch was just unbelievable. It was such a memorable experience and definitely one of our favorite activities.

Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Jun 26, 2026

Hi Lesley,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy to hear you and Dana had a great time and I will be sure to pass on your comments to Petra and Grgo.

It was a pleasure hosting you and thank you once again for putting your trust in me an Kimkim. We would be delighted to welcome you back and I wish you many exciting adventures in the future!

Sending my best from Zagreb,
Sara

Croatia Trip with KimKim
Croatia | May 16 - May 26, 2026

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Jennifer K.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Nikola was great with his daily check ins and responsiveness to questions during our trip. We appreciated that he listened to our questions and particulars of our wants/needs during the planning to build a great experience. Our favorite "excursion" that he arranged for us was on the Island of Korcula with a biking tour with food and wine experience. John, our host for that outing was great and fun with be with. Read more

Nikola was great with his daily check ins and responsiveness to questions during our trip. We appreciated that he listened to our questions and particulars of our wants/needs during the planning to build a great experience. Our favorite "excursion" that he arranged for us was on the Island of Korcula with a biking tour with food and wine experience. John, our host for that outing was great and fun with be with.

Hotel Reviews
Valamar Argosy Hotel
Dubrovnik

This hotel was very nice but was very far from Old Town (walled city) of Dubrovnik. It was not walkable to any place of interest. If you are looking for a "resort" hang out, it was nice, but far from popping in and out during a day of touring. After staying in apartment style places at other locations during our trip, this was basic hotel rooms and was disappointing. The place is slightly run down.

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Korcula Hill
Korčula

The apartment was amazing and beautiful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is not near the old city and at least a 10 min taxi ride each way to the "Old town" and 15 Euro ride each way. We were not really made aware of this and might have opted for a different location to be able to enjoy the tourist area easier. If you are looking for a hang out and relax place - this is it! It was very relaxing, but the walk to breakfast location is quite a walk with a steep hill.
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Villa Kogo
Hvar

This is a family property with multiple units. It was centrally located on Hvar and fit our needs. If you are staying there, just be aware that if you are moving your luggage, it is a bit of a walk on cobblestone. But once you are there, great location for walking and near a market etc.

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Vila Nepos
Split

The hotel was right in the core of the "Old City" and our host at the property was great. First rate experience.

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Activity Reviews
Sea Kayak Tour - Pakleni Islands
Sea Kayak Tour - Pakleni Islands
Croatia

Our guide, Marco, was great and a nice person. This excursion is hard to rate because it is very dependent on the weather for your experience. The weather was fine when we left but changed while we were out and made for a hard outing with paddling. Our guide felt bad but it wasn't his fault.

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

This was a nice walking tour but there was nothing special that we couldn't have read in a tour book. Nikola highly recommended this as we were not sure it was worth it and we stayed with it based on his recommendation. We are not sure why he pushed so hard for this. Ivana, the guide was fine but nothing special.

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Korčula Bike - Food & Wine Tour
Korčula Bike - Food & Wine Tour
Korčula

DO THIS EXCURSION with John. Super fun and he has a great tour dialed in.

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Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jun 11, 2026

Hi Jennifer,

Thanks so much for your lovely review!

It was my pleasure to work on your trip, and I'm delighted to hear that you and your family had such a great time in Croatia! My goal is to make every guest feel welcomed and taken care of, and I hope you will visit Croatia or any of our neighboring countries again!

Wishing you a lovely summer, and hope to welcome you back soon! 😊
Nikola

Outstanding trip to Slovenia and Croatia!
Croatia | May 14 - May 23, 2026

George
George S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Thank you Nikola! We just completed our KimKim part of an amazing trip to Croatia and Slovenia. We have had a great experience with KimKim on a previous trip to Greece and thought we would use KimKim again. Our advisor Nikola was awesome! He suggested some things we had not thought about, like going to Slovenia first then northern Croatia. We had decided we wanted to do a cruise to finish that trip and his suggestion of Katarina confirmed our choice. Every one of his suggestions was perfect... Read more

Thank you Nikola! We just completed our KimKim part of an amazing trip to Croatia and Slovenia. We have had a great experience with KimKim on a previous trip to Greece and thought we would use KimKim again. Our advisor Nikola was awesome! He suggested some things we had not thought about, like going to Slovenia first then northern Croatia. We had decided we wanted to do a cruise to finish that trip and his suggestion of Katarina confirmed our choice. Every one of his suggestions was perfect and his arrangements were flawless. He was responsive to every communication immediately and gave us an update every night for the next day. We would never have thought of visiting Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Skocjan Caves, Vrsic Pass, Bovec, Vintgar Gorge, or gone truffle hunting with dogs. We loved all the suggestions. We also wanted to see northern Croatia and so glad we did. Loved Rovinj and Pula. And of course there was Split. All of the arrangements and accommodations were great. We are continuing with a Katarina cruise which is also awesome. I just to say that Nikola and KimKim were outstanding and thank them so much for the best trip ever!

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Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jun 11, 2026

Hi George and Ellen, I'm absolutely thrilled you had an amazing trip to Croatia and Slovenia! 😊

Huge thanks for your kind words about my suggestions and arrangements - it was a pleasure tailoring a trip just for you two. Loved hearing you enjoyed every bit of it, especially the Slovenia highlights and truffle hunt! Thanks for choosing KimKim again and trusting me to make it special.

Wishing you a lovely summer, and hope to plan another adventure with you someday! 🙂
Nikola