Kimkim Trip Reviews for Croatia

I'll start by saying that I have never used a tour guide or a tour company prior to working with Robi through KimKim. But, once I started sharing the type of vacation we were looking for, it was immediately obvious that we were in excellent hands. Robi planned a customized itinerary that exceeded all expectations! We are a family of three (mom, dad and 14-year old teen) who wanted a multi-sport adventure that would be fun for all and avoid the touristy areas. Robi exceeded all expectations! It was SO much fun and he took care of EVERY detail and all the logistics--from airport transportation, to hotels, to activities and everything in between. We swam in beautiful sea caves, toured the coast by boat, e-biked the wine country, kayaked among the oyster farms, had the most delicious grilled calamari, went to a secret beach (shhh!) and raced around on jet skis in Zuljana! I asked Robi if there were places I could go for a run in Ston (where we stayed) and he was kind enough to map out a new run for each day were there. Robi is also extremely knowledgeable about all-things-Croatia, so we learned so much about Croatian history, politics and people. Suffice it to say, there is no way I could have planned this much fun on my own. I can't imagine going back to Croatia unless Robi came with us! :)

Activity Reviews

Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

Croatia

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Explore Pelješac penisula - multiactivity

Ston

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a terrific experience in Croatia! Antonia was a fabulous planner and had great expertise to share. She was patient, thoughtful, creative and put together a great combination of places and activities that hit the spot. From Dubrovnik to Hvar to Montovun, we loved seeing all of Croatia, tasting different foods, experiencing small villages and large towns, and learning about the history of the country and its people. I totally recommend Antonia and visiting Croatia!!

Activity Reviews

Private Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

Wonderful time visiting the blue cave and Pakleni Islands. Dominic, our guide, was fantastic and brought us to some off the beaten path areas to swim and for lunch. Loved It!

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Truffle hunting in Motovun

Motovun

Great time truffle hunting. We learned a ton and the hosts were so hospitable and generous with lunch they served - delivious!

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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Morning)

Croatia

Loved Our tour with Grgo! He had amazing insights and stories and the wine we tasted was fantastic. Highly recommend.

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Private Walking Tour of Rovinj

Croatia

Really interesting town and worth a visit. We loved the village and the walking tour was helpful. Glad we went here.

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We had a 5 day excursion with Robi and it exceeded our expectations! Robi showed us some of the best parts of his beautiful country! The biking routes he selected were fun and safe routes along the coast and through beautiful forests! He listened to what we wanted and made it happen. He choose amazing locations for us to stay and ended the trip with one of the most beautiful boat rides I have ever been on!! I would highly recommend him for your next Croatia adventure trip!!! ❤️⚓️🍷🚴

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Korcula

Korčula

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Ostrea

Mali Ston

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Grand Villa Argentina

Dubrovnik

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Arrival in Split and transport to Korčula

Croatia

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Cycling on Korčula island with options

Korčula

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Cycling On Pelješac Penisula and swiming in small bays ( Sup)

Ston

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Cycling Mljet island and National Park

Croatia

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Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

Croatia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Dubrovnik - Departure day

Croatia

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Our family of four had a wonderful trip to Croatia thanks to the thorough and excellent planning and support of Nikola. From our first correspondence through to the last day of our trip, Nikola was responsive, helpful, and really customized our trip to be an amazing experience for us. He had great ideas, gave excellent advice, and really shaped a trip that let us experience the country in unique ways.

We especially enjoyed our guided walk through Plitvice National Park, our tour of Hvar with Grgo, and our sea kayaking tour with Boris. All of our guides were so knowledgeable and we also really appreciated that Nikola partnered with family-owned companies working to provide different perspectives and experiences to their clients.

Every one of our transfers and guided experiences was smooth - on time, well-organized, and professional. And our accommodations were amazing. As a family with 2 kids, when we initially started looking for accommodations in Croatia on our own, we were running into a lot of challenges because most accommodations labeled “family suites” were really only designed to sleep 3 people. It would have been very difficult and time-consuming for me to locate on my own the excellent hotels that Nikola found. Locations were great, hosts were friendly and helpful with advice, breakfasts were wonderful. Finally, in the places where Nikola suggested a certain location for our family (such as Trogir over Split or Starigrad over Hvar town), they were 100% the right recommendation for what we were looking for.

It is hard to pick our favorite places in Croatia - we were glad we visited each place we did, But some of the ones that stand out are Plitvice, Trogir, Stari Grad (on Hvar island) and Korcula.

Thank you to Nikola for planning such a memorable and wonderful trip for us,

Bruno was very responsive during the entire planning process, he was flexible to changes and he reached out just prior to my trip and after arrival to make sure any last minute concerns were addressed. He gave me valuable insight into the local culture to make sure my travels were seamless. I took most of my tour primarily with Luka, his correspondent in Istria, and I can't say enough about how wonderful the experience was. The trip was unhurried, leisurely, and flexible depending on what we felt like that day. We were the only ones he worked with the entire week, so we weren't herded along with a tour group. He grew up in the area and knew a lot of people we passed. We visited places that aren't typically accessible for tourists walking by. The area was beautiful, but I felt like I learned so much more about the culture and history when Luka was with us. The driving can be tricky, and during the summer months parking was tight, Luka drove us everywhere, and sorted out parking so we could relax and drink wine if we wanted. If you plan a vacation here, do yourself a favor and work with Bruno and Luka. You will get so much more from your trip.

Activity Reviews

Truffle hunting in Istria

Croatia

The truffle hunting was such a unique experience. I missed my calling to work with dogs and wander through beautiful natural forests. Our guide was a 3rd generation truffle hunter/cultivator, it was very cool to see him at work. The new tasting room has large glass windows for breathtaking views while you sample food and watch a cooking demonstration using truffle products. My friend thought she didn't like truffles, but changed her mind after this trip.

Quality of Experience

Very unique experience, I love dogs so this was so fun to see working dogs.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was very knowledgeable

Transport

Inland of Istria Grožnjan, Oprtalja and Motovun

Croatia

This was a very nice tour, with breathtaking views of Motovun at a terrace owned by a friend of our guide. Kabola winery was so picturesque, it was like something straight out of a movie. Groznjan is still one of my favorite spots in all of Croatia, it's a beautiful artist town with many festivals and beautiful streets. Luka took us for coffee on a cafe on a cliff. We enjoyed coffee and he pointed out landmarks and described their stories.

Quality of Experience

Great history

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We loved Luka! He was guide, driver, and staff, he was great all around!

Transport

Loved how easy it was to let Luka drive and park so we could drink wine and be dropped at the front of the cities we visited instead of walking a very long ways for parking.

Visit Poreč

Croatia

Kayaking in the Lim channel was my favorite! The waters were calm and the views were amazing. Luka brought coffee, bananas, and chocolate croissants (the chocolate is legit) to eat halfway through the trip. Do choose to do the oyster tasting, just for the experience. Porec was lovely, made better because Luka grew up there and knew a lot about the town, the architecture and about the Basilica we visited.

Quality of Experience

Amazing! Personalized, and scenic. The chocolate croissants and coffee were an extra touch that elevated the kayaking trip.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luka was awesome! Very safe driver

Transport

Parking near Lim channel and oyster tasting got crowded later in the day, either be very good at parking or hire a driver.

Sea Kayaking Rovinj

Croatia

The water is extra salty in the area and very buoyant, it's very easy to kayak through the waters here and Luka was a great host. We visited islands and he told us about how they came to be how they are. Perfect for our last day in Rovinj because we started early and ended in the early afternoon.

Quality of Experience

Luka spent as much or as little time at each island as we liked. He also brought hot coffee in a thermos and croissants and bananas for a snack. He took us to a cliff with a beautiful view of the waters to drink our coffee.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luka served as all 3 it was great

Transport

He transported the kayaks ahead of time.

Sarah is amazing. She sent us a preliminary itinerary after we told her the types of activities we want to do and places we want to go to. She then patiently and quickly modify the itinerary based on our inputs. Sarah handles all the accommodation and restaurant bookings, making the planning part of our trip extremely easy. Throughout the trip, Sarah stays in touch with us through texts, answering our questions like "where's the closest place to buy milk", coordinating with our boat captain to ensure there are floaties on the boat (we have some weak swimmers), and making sure we know where to meet our tour guides in each city.

The local tours are informational and fun, content tailored to our two boys to keep them engaged. The AirBnb hosts are friendly and helpful, helping us carrying luggages up stairs and offering suggestions on where to eat and what to do.

Thank you, Sarah.

We were two sisters travelling to Croatia for the first time, this was our first experience planning a trip with the support of a travel agent and it was incredible. Nikola suggested an itinerary and we had a phone call to go over feedback, and once we all agreed, Nikola arranged so we were able to each pay half. We met Nikola in Zagreb, where he gave us a small gift and the printed version of the itinerary we both had access to online. Throughout the trip, he sent us nightly texts to summarize the next day’s plan, helped us secure dinner reservations, and was able to get us a refund on a last minute cancellation when we changed our mind. He was so responsive, kind, and helpful. Overall an excellent experience!!

Activity Review

Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)

Hvar

Grgo, our tour guide, was excellent. He showed us all around the island, spoke honestly and knowledgeably about island life, and really gave us an unparalleled experience.

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My partner, D'Wayne and I agree this was the most memorable trip we have experienced!
Sarah was phenomenal throughout the entire process, from planning, pre-trip details, all along the trip and send off to home! We created a WhatsApp group text and it was so easy to exchange details as the trip progressed! While it wasn't required to stay in contact, she was always a text message away if anything came up!
It became very obvious that all of the vendors/guides/drivers selected were well vetted and high quality! We felt very cared for - all the little details were covered.
We visited 4 cities and 1 national park along the way over the course of 11 days - we loved the walking historical and food tours! We learned a ton! We have a private boat excursion from Split to Hvar that was amazing! We chose to stay in AirBnBs and they were all 5 star locations - well appointed and conveniently located! One evening in Dubrovnik, we traveled outside the city to a family farm and enjoyed an intimate meal prepared with food they grew onsite. There were so many highlights on this trip and this was arguably the best!
We are so thankful for the support and care we received! We are looking forward to a return trip to Croatia and we will certainly leverage Kimkim.com again for our future trips! I have already recommended it to all of our friends and family!

Activity Review

Zagreb Private Guided Walking Tour

Zagreb

Our guide was a lifelong resident of Zagreb with a true love of his city and the rich history! He asked us questions to gauge our interests and was considerate of the heat - positioning us in the shade to share info, acknowledged where we were walking etc. He provided food recommendations that were well received. He felt like a friend by the end of the two hours!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Robi was very helpful in planning our family trip to Croatia. He gave sound advice about where to stay along the coast, and arranged two experiences for us: wine tasting on the Pelješac Peninsula, and a catamaran tour of the Elafiti Islands, both highlights of our trip. While Robi was unable to join us, he was available to answer all of our questions via text, and arranged for his colleague, Goran to be our guide. Goran was not only friendly and knowledgeable, he went above and beyond to make our time in Dalmatia special. Both Robi and Goran have my highest recommendation.

Activity Review

Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

Croatia

This trip was perfect for our family, whose ages range from 6 to 68. There really was something for everyone to enjoy, and our guide was flexible with our plan for the day.

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Sarah and Ivan organized our 16 day trip to Croatia and no detail was left out. Our trip was amazing from starting in Ljublana- Lake Bled, Truffle hunting, Pula-Collesium, Rovinj, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Hvar-private boat tour, hiking w private guides, finishing w private trips in Ston, wine tasting and Montenegro. The guides were amazing all driving Mercedes cars or vans and so helpful if we wanted to stop for pictures.
Sarah and Ivan were amazing and communicated with us or the guides daily. Sarah made sure every detail was layed out and that we were happy before the trip was confirmed. We even changed a trip mid stream less than 12 hours the day before and Sarah graciously accommodated our request.
This experience couldn't have been better-we loved the private tours, hospitality of all guides, flexibility and ease of communications from Sarah and Ivan!!
We will use KimKim travel again!!

I will always remember this trip close to my heart! Sarah did an amazing job working through all our requests and changes in the planning, even during the trip!

Forever grateful to Sarah for connecting us with all the amazing guides that accompanied us on our trip! Tanya picked us up at Dubrovnik and showed us her beautiful hometown, Cavtat, and took us to the local farm where they cooked an amazing Peka for us and explained the history of their family farm and the local food they prepare.

Baldo, who spent a whole day with us, drove us to Ston Bay, came on the boat with us for an Oyster tasting experience with Mario, and accompanied us to our wine tastings, finally taking us to our next location, Korchula, and sadly having to say goodbye to him!

Korchula is for sure a hidden gem, a beautiful town! Worth visiting, and Sarah booked us the hotel with the best views of the old town.

We took a ferry to Hvar (one of the most famous islands!), the captain and crew of the ferry were the nicest! Hvar is also a really beautiful and vivid town, with a lot of nightlife. The eye-opening activity on Hvar was our biking tour. Grgo made us fall in love with Hvar! He showed us his hometown and small villages like Jelsa, all biking! We also saw the most beautiful beaches on the island, I believe, and even met his friends! Grgo took us to his winery where we had another amazing wine tasting!

It has been amazing to be with local people who are so passionate and proud of their culture and traditions!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

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Aminess Liburna Hotel

Korčula

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Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel

Hvar

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Visit a family farm for an authentic Croatian meal + visit small town of Cavtat

Croatia

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Food

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Oyster Tasting & Farming Experience in Ston Bay + Wine Tasting (Peljesac Peninsula) - Day trip from Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Hvar, biking and wine tasting excursion (half day)

Hvar

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Krka National Park + Wine Tasting & Lunch

Split

Boating Excursion to Pakleni Islands & Brac (en route to Split)

Hvar

Sunset Hiking Tour

Dubrovnik

Let me just say this trip was perfection from beginning to end! Bruno was so helpful and planned our trip with just the right amounts of culture, beaches, and authentic experiences! I contacted him almost daily to help with a suggestion or switch a reservation and he always responded quickly and was happy to help. We met Robi while traveling from Korcula to Dubrovnik and we loved him!!!!! He took us on the most breathtaking bike ride to a secluded winery and then to a family owned restaurant where they cooked fresh fish over open coals….. probably the best meal of my life! He also was our boat captain while we toured the islands and he gave us a better experience than we could have ever dreamed! They are locals so they know all of the hidden gems if you want to get away from the busy touristy areas. My husband and I both agree this trip was flawless! We are definitely going back to Croatia and using Bruno and Robi again!!!

Hotel Review

Palace Judita Heritage Hotel

Split

This is the place to stay in Split! The staff is amazing and the hotel is darling! It’s right in the center of town so you can walk everywhere!

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Staff

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Activity Reviews

Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction - from Korčula

Korčula

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Robi is so knowledgeable and he’s a local so he doesn’t waste any time taking you where you want to go!

Transport

Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

Croatia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Robi took us to hidden gems throughout our tour! He gave us plenty of time to explore the islands and he took us to an authentic family owned restaurant away from the crowds that was amazing!

Transport

Nikola was just perfect to work with (and I am a particular, seasoned traveler!) He did an amazing job keeping us up to date ahead of and during our visit, understanding our travel preferences, and accommodating changes as needed during our trip (things happen!) I highly recommend Kimkim and Nikola if you are considering a trip to Croatia.

We just loved Dubrovnik (Villa Orabelle accommodations, dinner at 360, the boat tour, and culinary experience at Konavle), Split (Hotel Park accommodations & walking tour), and our all-day boat tour when at Hvar. The Croatian people are so warm, fun, and friendly. It's a beautiful country that we plan on visiting again.

Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Villa Orabelle

Dubrovnik

The hotel is beautifully and conveniently situated - a short walk to old town, overlooking / accessible to a local beach (Bellevue) & beautiful views of the sea. The staff is so warm, friendly, and conscientious. The rooms are really nice & convenient for a family (2 rooms available). The food is delicious. We would stay here again.

Authenticity & Character

The rooms were really nice, the pools (views!) beautiful.

Location

Views of the sea & local beach (on cliff).

Staff

Everyone that works there is so friendly, warm, and conscientious. It seems like they love working there!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was in order, clean, and nicely appointed. The restaurant was a great surprise - delicious.

Resort Apartments Teranea

Hvar

It is a nice condo complex - felt like the pictures made it look a bit nicer than it was. Hvar is definitely a party town and I think it is showing the wear and tear of a lot of partying visitors.

Authenticity & Character

It was just average - I didn't love the party atmosphere of Hvar in general (felt like Vegas), but that's just me.

Location

I bit off the beaten path - not in center of town, which we liked.

Staff

Extremely accommodating and friendly! Didn't love that some of staff were sitting nearby breakfast area smoking during breakfast.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The quality of linens, amount of linens, breakfast options. Everything was average, except for the staff - but you could tell they had a lot on their plate to keep the partiers from destroying things.

Hotel Park

Split

The hotel is beautiful and located close to old town. The pool area is really fun and nice. The staff were extremely friendly & accommodating - they worked magic for us to stay an extra 2 nights.

Authenticity & Character

A beautiful hotel that felt new. The pool area was super fun and nice.

Location

Close to downtown and close to the water. Was thinking views of the water would be better, but it was fine that they weren't.

Staff

Everyone worked extremely hard to make our stay special.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The food could be a bit better (more choices & better flavors).

Activity Reviews

Private Culinary Experience at Family Estate in Konavle Region

Dubrovnik

This experience is not to be missed! The family was so warm & friendly, and it was so fun to hear their extensive family (15 generations!) history! It gave us such a better appreciation for the Croatian history and people. We loved the food too - nothing better than a simple farm-fresh meal grown feet away!

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Food

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Elafiti Islands - Private Half Day Speedboat Tour

Dubrovnik

Our driver Mauro was fabulous and the tour is not to be missed. He was extremely flexible and showed us some really fun spots. Loved it!

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Private Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

The Blue Cave was closed due to weather (currents?) but I think that ended up being a great thing, since it is a long process to visit it. We were able to have a nice lunch in Palmizana at Bacchus Restaurant, saw 20+ dolphins, and visited some beautiful beaches (blus lagoon, Stiniva, etc). It was a wonderful day.

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Our 12 day trip to Croatia was amazing! Sarah was so patient with my many questions and a few requests to make changes to suit our travel style. All of the airbnb's she chose were in excellent locations and quite comfortable. The guides, drivers, and excursions we did were all perfect. Croatia far exceeded our expectations and we will definitely return!

Activity Reviews

Green & Blue Caves of Vis Island

Hvar

The day trip was outstanding. The boat captain came to our airbnb apartment and picked us up. He had an excellent knowledge of the area. We discussed his plan and had an outstanding day. He provided a cooler with ice and drinks and we brought snacks. We couldn't visit the blue cave due to the 3+ hour wait to get in so instead he added extra swimming stops to the most gorgeous locations. He took us to a restaurant on a secluded island and it was the best steak I've ever had. Our teen girls loved the entire day!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Boat is quite nice!

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Split

The most beautiful place I've ever seen! Our teen girls had many instagram photo opps which they loved. The scenery is breathtaking and worth every minute of the 3 hour drive it took to get there and back from Split. Words and photos don't do it justice!

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Rafting the Cetina River

Croatia

SO MUCH FUN! Well worth it! Our guide was so funny and patient. We flipped the boat twice but he ensured we were okay and the rest of the group picked up our sunscreen and water bottles :) We had a blast and I'd do it again. The rapids are just strong enough to make it fun and the scenery is gorgeous. Our teens loved it!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Driver drove REALLY fast. Much to fast for my comfort on the windy roads

Fantastic Trip! Overall we really enjoyed our experience. The hotels were all very good (especially the one in Rovinj), the transportation between each location was pretty seamless. The tour guides were all generally very good. Our local specialist, Anna-Maria, had good advice about how to maximize our time and was always available and responsive (including on weekend nights) when we needed her during our trip. I would recommend using this service to my family and friends!

Robi planned the perfect trip. Our family was able to see the town where my Father was born and the sorrow ding towns where he frequented.
Bruno (Our Tour guide) not only did his homework on my Fathers Birthplace and Church where he was baptized but took us to 15 towns in 7 days.
He was pleasant, educated, knowledgeable and funny.
My family will never forget this trip.
I recommend both Robi and Bruno highly!

We thoroughly enjoyed our Croatia vacation! Anna-Maria provided us very clear and easy-to-follow instructions on who/where to meet our various guides. Our favorite days were the biking tour with Joseph around Hvar, and the speedboat tour around the islands.

Hotel Reviews

Heritage Hotel Fermai

Split

We loved this hotel - great staff, and really wonderful aesthetic. Right outside Diocletian's Palace and the harbor.

Authenticity & Character

Decor was wonderful

Location

Proximity to Diocletian's Palace and harbor

Staff

All front desk staff were very personable and welcoming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms a bit small, but very clean and modern.

Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort

Hvar

Definitely a resort. Rooms seemed sort of shabby, and small. We were also unfortunately roomed near the bar and lobby, so it was noisy. In addition, the layout is kind of strange, and we felt like we were in a department store.

Authenticity & Character

Make the lobby less department-store feeling, and the restaurant less like a university cafeteria.

Location

Proximity to the beach

Staff

Everybody we encountered seemed pleasant.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rug in the room seemed dingy and walls were scuffed. Also, the bathroom design was very poor - the water from the shower got the whole sink wet when used.

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Gorgeous historic hotel right near the old city.

Authenticity & Character

Loved the decor in the bar area.

Location

Proximity to old city

Staff

The staff we encountered were adequate. Not very personable.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Gorgeous rooms. Felt luxurious.

Activity Reviews

Cycling Tour around Ancient Pharos (Stari Grad)

Hvar

Joseph was a wonderful guide, and the wine and charcuterie at the end was a real treat. It was so wonderful getting to know the history of the island from a native.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Cetina river rafting

Split

Was not exactly as described. We were not offered to go the restaurant at the end of the trip; and after we got in the van and started driving, when we asked if we were going to the hotel, Marijana just said, "yes", and then, "is that okay"? We said it was, because we needed to get back for another event. But I think had we not asked, she would have not mentioned the restaurant. So not a big deal, but not as described. But, the rafting itself was excellent! The guide we had was awesome.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Stick to itinerary or communicate why we were deviating from the itinerary.

Evening Split food tour

Split

We loved Vincencija - she was so approachable and genuine! The food was delicious, but honestly, just way too much!

Quality of Experience

Food

The house made pasta was delicious.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sunset sailing around the Pakleni Islands

Hvar

This was just ok. Our guide/the captain was nice enough, but didn't seem too jazzed having us on board. He was on his phone the entire time we were anchored on a personal phone call. It seemed that we needed to ask questions about the area rather than him volunteering information about his country/area.

Quality of Experience

Better wine, a more informative experience.

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Transport

Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Speedboat Tour from Hvar

Hvar

This was fun enough. Our teenaged kids really enjoyed the day. We loved the blue cave tour guide we had. She was so sweet!

Quality of Experience

Definitely a full day!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nice guides. They wanted be sure we had fun!

Transport

Fast boats!

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Alberto was delightful. A treasure-trove of information!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alberto was such a nice guy!

06/24 Sea Kayaking around Lokrum Island

Dubrovnik

Good tour, but not as described. The description said that we would be going on a trek and a swim on the island, but in fact we did not even set foot on the island, just kayaked around it. Despite this, it was great fun!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We are so impressed by how well our trip was organized. All transfers and tour guides were always on time and we had Nikola available for questions 24/7. Antonia has been wonderful too getting us organized before our arrivals. Croatia is beautiful and we had the best time. Thank you Kim kim and your entire dedicated crew❤️
Jodi

My family enjoyed every aspect of our trip to Croatia. We loved all the places we visited; each place gave us a fuller appreciation of the country and the diversity across regions. Nikola was an absolute pleasure to work with, and he planned a trip that was a perfect fit to our interests and temperament. He was very responsive to our requests in planning the trip. The itinerary he provided was very detailed, and we never had to second guess where we were going or how to get there. All of our connections and tours went to plan and were extremely well orchestrated. During the trip, Nikola checked in with us daily to make sure things were going well, and he even gave us a surprise visit early in the trip. It was great to meet him in person! He made himself available at all hours and was extremely responsive. He helped negotiate a minor issue when the car we hired was a bit too small for us. And, Nikola went above and beyond to arrange vegan and allergy-free breakfasts for my son at each hotel . We could not have been more pleased with his level of service, attention, and creativity.

All of our walking tours were very good, but we especially enjoyed the ones in Split and Dubrovnik as our guides were very entertaining. The biking and food tour in Korcula was a highlight of the trip. We really enjoyed visiting family farms and orchards and tasting their products and even brought several home with us. Our guide was very fun and adaptable. Highly recommend! We loved all of the boutique hotels; they were well appointed and ideally located to walking the city or town. The Manda Heritage Hotel, La Grisla, and Hotel Camera went out of their way to create vegan breakfasts for my son. They were better than we could have expected - oftentimes, he only gets bread and jam, but each of them either made him special dishes or purchased vegan yogurts or "meats" for him. The Hotel Camera also left us special treats in our room the two nights we were there - it was such a special touch. Hotel Korsal was beautiful, close to Old Town and had a stunning view. We enjoyed many breaks on their terrance. All of the hotels were kind and accommodating and offered us excellent advice.

This was one of our best family trips ever. We highly recommend working with Nikola for anyone wanting to visit Croatia.

Hotel Reviews

Manda Heritage Hotel

Zagreb

Great location, very kind staff, and lovely accommodations -the total package. The breakfast was also quite lovely and they were very accommodating to our son's dietary allergies and restrictions.

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La Grisa Bale

Bale-Valle, Istra

Lovely hotel in a location convenient to many of the most interesting towns in Istria. The rooms were very attractive, comfortable, and clean, with new furnishings. The restaurant was also nice, with an attractive outdoor courtyard that was lovely in both the mornings for breakfast and evenings for dinner. The hotel/restaurant and wait staff went out of their way to accommodate my son's dietary restrictions, often cooking him special meals. The desk staff were also helpful and attentive. Highly recommend!

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Hotel Camera Split

Split

It was an amazing experience to stay at this charming hotel in an ideal location near to the old town, but in an uncongested and quiet area. It is family run and very personable. The family room was charming and spacious for a family of four. The breakfast went above and beyond to accommodate our son's dietary restrictions. They staff was beyond kind and helpful. And, the nicest touch of all were surprise flowers on our arrival and a surprise fruit tray on our second day of touring. What an amazingly lovely hotel!

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16 Lakes Hotel

Rakovica

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Hotel Korsal

Korčula

Stunning views overlooking the water and a fantastic location. The hotel is located only a few minute's walk to the Old Town. It has its own lovely restaurant and there are several others nearby. The hotel staff are very attentive and helpful. The rooms are clean and airy and very comfortable. The outdoor space is a plus; we enjoyed sitting on the terrace overlooking the water between touring and beach visits.

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Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

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Private Walking Tour of Pula

Pula

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Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

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Private Walking Tour of Split

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Korčula Bike & Food Tour

Korčula

Fantastic personalized tour. This was one of the highlights of our trip. We very much enjoyed visiting the family farms and wineries, hearing their stories, and enjoying tastes of food and drink. We enjoyed the stunning views of the Korcula countryside. Our guide was fun, well connected and well informed of the region. The bike ride was relaxing, with only a few hills for healthy challenge! Our guide was also very flexible and accommodating when one of our family member was not feeling well and needed to end early. Highly recommend!

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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My family (my husband and two teenage kids) cannot express properly in words how fabulous our trip was to Croatia. Antonia was beyond incredible! I started working with her in 2019 to plan an “off the beaten path” trip and of course that never happened because of Covid. We rebooked for this summer (June 2022), and this was a trip of a lifetime! Initially, my family was a little skeptical about some of the activities we had planned with Croatian locals and families, but EVERYTHING was amazing and SO MUCH FUN!!!! We learned so much firsthand from locals about the heritage, culture, and history of this amazing country. Every single detail was flawless and as planned in her itinerary and all the people we met were lovely. Having the itinerary and Antonia (who made herself available 24/7) made this an absolutely no stress vacation. We have definitely made Croatian friends for life that we will continue to keep in touch with. It was heartwarming to meet people that have so much love to spread, and who are genuinely passionate about being responsible stewards of our amazing planet! If you’re on the fence about going to Croatia, you’re wasting your time! Schedule you trip! I had two things to schedule for this trip, the flights to and from the USA. Well, I messed up on our return flights and Antonia even handled that for us! SHE IS THE BEST!!!!! We can't wait to go back!

Hotel Reviews

ECO Aparthotel The Dreamers's Club

Lumbarda

This location is amazing! Tanja and her staff are incredible and the breakfasts are out of this world. Dreamer's Club and Lumbarda were perfect for us and are a location we will definitely return and spend more time.

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We stayed 3 three nights, and wish it was longer!

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Villa King Apartments

Dubrovnik

Beautiful and clean apartment with GREAT outdoor living area! Easy walk to swimming and old town Dubrovnik.

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Villa Nora Hvar

Hvar

Cute hotel in old town Hvar with close walking distance to everything. Amazing staff!

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

We couldn't believe our guide actually was raised within the Dubrovnik fort walls. She was incredible!

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Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking

Dubrovnik

A must do to see Dubrovnik from a different perspective.

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Konavle Region Culinary Experience & Cycling Tour

Croatia

My family was initially skeptical about this but we all had a blast! We enjoyed baking bread, picking vegetables from their garden, ridining our bikes to his cousins winery, drinking more wine, seeing the fresh water springs, cooking and eating a amazing meal with amazing people, drinking more wine and the bonus......learing about their 15 generation family tree of their property.

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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)

Hvar

Grgo founder of Hvar Natural Tours was incredible! We learned so much about the history of this tiny island and his family history. He is so passionate about getting his message about being responsible and sustainable on a tiny island. His family is adorable!

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Private Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

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Blue Caves were closed due to winds, but our skipper made this a fabulous day for us visiting private secluded coves and more cliff jumping!!!

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Private Walking Tour of Split

Croatia

We walked through the old palace in Split before our tour and thought is was SO cool. But we didn't realize how cool the history actually was until we had our tour with Ivana. She was incredible.

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Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

SOOOOO incredibly beautiful!!! My husband and I are both geologists and our guide was so knowledge about the geology of this amazing national park. Simply breathtaking!!!

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Pottery class at family estate

Plitvice Lakes

My family was VERY skeptical about this event. Our driver had never been to this village and also wondered what we were doing!!! We said we didn't really know, but trusted Antonia. Well, Branko and Danijela immediately embraced us as if we were family and this event was probably one of the most memorable of our trip. We ate two meals with them, took a tour of their property, learned about thier mission in life and how they are revitalizing their tiny village through art, love and collaboration. WE ALL had SO MUCH FUN doing the pottery and making new friends. We can't wait to get our pottery items we made shipped to us!!!!!

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Our driver was THE BEST!! We gave him the highest tip out of all our tips on our trip. He composes music and shared his compositions with us.

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