Alivia Travel DMC (formerly Croatique)

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

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Dubrovnik

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

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The view and access to the water and our balcony was amazing!

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Maybe nice to have had a view of Dubrovnik old town but would agree that location being away from crowds was worth it.

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Mostly totally on top of service

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Very clean but feel the room decor was a little tired and needed updating.

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.

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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.

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Quiet but ocean view and close to everything. Loved the garden in the back and the breakfast area.

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Activity Reviews

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.

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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!

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!

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.

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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Dubrovnik

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Activity Reviews

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)

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

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

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!

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Transport

Our driver was considerate and we felt well cared for.

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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The guide was friendly, knowledgeable. The tour gave us insights and better appreciation of Dubrovnik from a historic perspective.

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Our driver was friendly and helpful.

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

Dubrovnik

Driver very good. Local guide very friendly & informative.

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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

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

Croatia

Local guide very informative.

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Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

Local guide very informative.

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