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. 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
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Dubrovnik
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel
Hvar
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Splendida Palace
Split
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bastion Heritage Hotel—Relais & Châteaux
Zadar
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Melegran
Rovinj
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
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.
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.
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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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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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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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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!