Kimkim Trip Reviews for Croatia

From the very first conversation with our guide, Nikola, we were immediately drawn to kimkim. He went above and beyond to customize our trip to be exactly what we hoped for- a mix of excursions, leisure time, and unique experiences. He was quick to answer all of our questions and worked to keep our trip within our budget. The kimkim platform makes it very easy to leave feedback on the itinerary so we were able to let him know the pieces we loved and those we wanted changed. It was a very individualized trip and we felt like more than just customers. Nikola was genuinely excited to share the beauty of his country with us and his expertise as a local was invaluable.

Upon arriving in Croatia, Nikola greeted us with a welcome gift and a printed copy of our itinerary. He stayed with us until we were set up in our rental car and ready to go. Our itinerary included Plitvice Lakes, Split, Korcula, and Dubrovnik. Our trip plan was complete with suggested stops to make along the way, like Rastoke, a quaint village with gorgeous waterfalls running through it. Recommended activities, sights, and restaurants at every destination were also included. Nikola was available at any point via WhatsApp with any questions and requests we had, like making dinner reservations for our last night in Split after a day trip to Bosnia.

Based on our conversations, Nikola knew our love for wine and local cuisine so we were thrilled when he booked us a private wine tour in Korčula and a culinary experience with a local family in Dubrovnik! Both became highlights of our entire trip. Additionally, every hotel accommodation we experienced was perfect and provided us with delightful breakfast each morning! We cannot say enough good things about Nikola and the experience we had with kimkim because of him. We have recommended it to everyone we’ve spoken to since coming home. We will be using these services in the future!

Hotel Review

Villa Toni Design Apartments

Split

Where do we even begin? From the moment we arrived in Split, Tonci greeted us with such warm hospitality that immediately made us feel at home. Not only did he assist us with parking and luggage, but he spent ample time providing us with a detailed overview of suggested activities, restaurants, & sights to see. The staff here genuinely care about your time and go above and beyond to ensure you have the best experience possible. As others have mentioned, breakfast packed in the early morning for ease was an added bonus. We were able to contact the staff easily at any time during our stay for questions and further recommendations. Every recommendation he gave was superb! It is apparent that he has immense pride in his beautiful hometown and absolutely loves to share that joy with all who visit. At the end of our visit, Tonci escorted us to the catamaran to safely see us off to our next destination. Like I said, above and beyond service! We will be staying here again should we be given the opportunity to return to Split!

Tips for future travelers

Just beware of the narrow street if you're driving there!

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The host is seriously the absolute best and we were well-cared for during our stay.

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Activity Reviews

Private Game of Thrones Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Ivana was extremely knowledgeable about Game of Thrones and the city. We felt like we were hanging out with a friend as we explored the streets of Dubrovnik. Highly recommend her services!

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Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)

Croatia

This experience was a highlight of our trip. Learning about the family history, home, and culinary expertise was a delight. We loved harvesting fresh veggies from the garden and the meal we enjoyed was absolutely delicious. Ivo and his family are incredibly kind and welcoming and it was an honor to be welcomed into their home!

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We had a wonderful time with Robi and Bruno. We couldn't have asked for more.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

The perfect place to stay after spending the day exploring Plitvice Lakes. Having a restaurant next door was perfect.

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Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

We were just there overnight and we jetlagged so didn't really do anything. We were glad there was a restaurant on site so we could get a quick dinner before heading to bed.

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https://www.facebook.com/VillaRadicSton/

Ston

The room was small and a lower caliber but the beds were comfortable and we loved Ston. I don't think you can get much better accommodations in a small place. The location was great.

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Apartment Zicara

Dubrovnik

The location was great, right by the old city and it was clean and comfortable. We had a bit of trouble figuring out the hot water. The hardest thing for us was the stairs. It was a lot of stairs for older people with bad knees and backs.

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Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

Zagreb

The national park was spectacular. A must see stop for anyone visiting Croatia

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Visit to Zadar and transfer Split

Plitvice Lakes

Beautiful drive and Zadar was very interesting.

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Pelješac Penisula and Ston- Triple Atraction

Ston

We will never forget the lovely wineries Robi chose for us to visit and the countryside was beautiful.

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Mostar ( Bosnia and Herzegovina) 1 Day Trip From Ston

Ston

We were disappointed in Mostar but it had nothing to do with Robi. He took us to a great place for lunch and another park that we really enjoyed.

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Visit to Elafiti islands

Croatia

We really enjoyed the visit to the island for lunch and a lovely walk. The day was cut short because we were tired and had to get Covid tests. Robi, you were right, the calamari was terrific.

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Konavle Winery visit

Croatia

We absolutely loved this winery! The area was beautiful and the wine makers were lovely.

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Zagreb - Arrival

Zagreb

Easiest arrival after a long flight we have ever had. Thank you Bruno

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Transfer to Ston (Pelješac)

Ston

Robi was prompt and very informative. He made sure we had the experience we wanted.

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The trip was perfectly planned. Our driver from the airport and for the two days from Zagreb to Split was charming.
The hotels were very nice , especially the one in Split -except for the Dea in Hvar which had too many stairs and we were nit picked up. The Hilton in Dubrovnik was perfectly located and of course a luxurious end to the trip.
Our guide and the half day in Hvar was excellent. She was very knowledgable and pleasant. Olive oil tasting was an interesting experience and should not be missed.
All recommended restaurants were good, especially in Split.
Finally our guide Alberto on Dubrovnik was outstanding. Many thanks to Anna Marie for a great plan and for being there ti make sure it worked every minute,

We could not have done this trip through Croatia and Slovenia without Nico or our local contact, Lucija! Lucija was very detailed in her directions, instructions, and was always very quick to respond if we needed assistance. Everything was pretty seamless and we had an amazing trip. The guides in each city were knowledgeable and personable. I would recommend Kimkim to everyone!

The level of support in both the planning and the execution of the holiday was outstanding. It was highly personalised and full of attention to detail, overall couldn’t have been better! Thank you to Robi and his colleague Goran for all their ideas and energy!

Hotel Review

Apartmens Banje Beach

Dubrovnik

Such an amazing view from the balcony and very spacious apartment. Location was superb and just uphill from a great swimming beach. Overall very clean and well equipped

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Loved the greenery around

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So close to the old town, harbour and swimming beaches

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Spotless

Activity Reviews

Cycling On Pelješac Penisula To Ston

Croatia

The route that Robi had planned was ideal as we were dropped off on top of the plateau and had an incredible cycle down the hill and along the coast with many nice places to stop to admire the view and swim

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Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep boat and hike

Croatia

It was amazing to have a transfer by motorboat and to get to see places that other tourists couldn’t An unforgettable day

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We just returned from our 2 week vacation in Croatia. It was the trip of a lifetime.
Robi was extremely knowledgeable and helped us plan the trip to our liking. Gave excellent advice and lots of options. He was very accommodating to everything we requested. All of our tour guides were courteous and punctual. Mario in particular took very good care of us for several days making each of our destinations extra special. Garin took us out on our ebike tour and showed us a fabulous time.

Thank you Robi for all your help. We will recommend our friends and family when they visit Croatia.

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Cycling On Pelješac Penisula -Day Excursion from Dubrovnik

Croatia

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Leaving Zagreb -Rastoke visit- Plitvice lakes overnight

Croatia

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Robi always responded promptly to any questions or concerns. His choices were excellent and interesting. He was always prompt and upbeat. I would recommend him to anyone.

I share the opinions expressed by my wife, Judy

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

small room, uncomfortable bed, awkward shower

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Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

no additional comment

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near old town

https://www.facebook.com/VillaRadicSton/

Ston

convenient location, but accommodations were not comfortable

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convenient to old town, and easy access

Apartment Zicara

Dubrovnik

only downside was the steep stairs to get to room

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close to old town and convenient for departure to airport

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Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

Zagreb

beautiful nature walk

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Guide was very knowledgeable and helpful

Mostar ( Bosnia and Herzegovina) 1 Day Trip From Ston

Ston

Very long travel day, disappointed in the city, touristy, crowded, cheap attractions, not what I expected. However, our guide Robert was very helpful in every way, excellent support and service.

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Visit to Elafiti islands

Croatia

Very pleasant break from the routine with boat trip and dining at local restaurant.

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Konavle Winery visit

Croatia

Fantastic wines and hospitality of the winemaker's wife was very personal, informative and gracious.

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Robi and the entire team of guides and transportation people all made our time in Croatia most enjoyable. Robi did a great job from the very beginning in communicating and following up on the details of the trip and was most helpful and informative while we were there. The hotels were all nice and no glitches were encountered during our travels there. Thank you again for a lifetime memory.

Robi was an excellent guide and driver. He took us places we never would have found on our own. We had delightful visits to wineries, including some small off the beaten path ones. Those interactions with the owners and wine makers were interesting, informative and inspiring. The lovely village of Ston turned out to be a hidden gem that brought us close to the culture of Croatia. Thanks for a memorable trip.

Nikola was our trip planner for our honeymoon in Croatia and he was super helpful, easy to communicate with, and there for us for every step of the trip planning process and the actual trip itself. Nikola took into considerations our requests for types of tours we wanted to have, hotel accommodations, and even made dinner reservations for us. He answered all of our questions and provided a very detailed itenirary with contact details for all of our guides. We loved how customized the whole trip felt, it was a perfect mix of sightseeing and relaxing time. We especially loved our tour guides Grgo for our "local way of life" tour in Hvar, Ivana for our walking tour of Dubrovnik, Nermina our guide at Plitvice national park, Petra for our horseback riding experience in Plitvice, and Olga for our food tour in Split. All of our guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly and made our honeymoon trip so memorable.

Hotel Review

Esplanade Zagreb Hotel

Zagreb

Very nice 5 star hotel in the historic part of Zagreb with very friendly and accommodating staff.

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Very historic hotel with a lot of old world charm but modern ammenities

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In the heart of the historic capital

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Very friendly

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Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

Nermina was our guide and she was very knowledgeable and gave us a chance to see the park at our own pace while pointing out very interesting details that we otherwise would not have known. She was also very accommodating to take pictures for us.

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Robi is very passionate about Croatia and very knowledgable of the areas we visited. His sense of humour was appreciated daily. He was also very flexible in changing our itinerary any time to meet our requests.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Marul

Split

Staff here were very friendly and accommodating - going the extra steps to help and make us welcome.

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Beds were a bit hard.

Hotel Marko Polo

Korčula

The hotel had lots of amenities, but it is a large hotel and with that comes less personal service. Hotel had been closed for 2 years due to pandemic, and were slow on getting ready for customers again.

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https://www.facebook.com/VillaRadicSton/

Ston

Lovely small boutique hotel with very personalized service. Beds were the best we had on our trip!

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Scalini palace

Dubrovnik

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Tri sestrice

Hvar

Apartments were a great set up, each room had separate entrance. All had balconies with fabulous view. The owner has invested a lot of effort into his gardens and creating menus based on seasonal crops. However, we found the dinner to be a little disappointing, given our high expectations.

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Hotel Pasike

Trogir

Amazing breakfast - best we had on our trip. A large variety of fresh fruit to go along with made to order eggs.

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Beds were a little hard and small.

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Split - Arrival & Sightseeing.

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Explore Split.

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Cycling Brač.

Croatia

Took the ferry from Split and cycled the island. Great stop at the olive oil mill, with lunch and a lesson on olive oil production.

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Cycling Korčula.

Korčula

Took ferry to the island and cycled from there. Lots of climbing, but beautiful vistas.

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Explore Korčula.

Korčula

Beautiful vistas and great cycling.

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Cycling Pelješac penisula - Ston.

Croatia

Beautiful cycling along a quiet road following the ocean. A favorite ride for all our group.

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Dubrovnik, explore the Old town.

Dubrovnik

Island hopped along the way as we arrived by boat. Great way to travel to Dubrovnik. The fortress is amazing and we were thankful to be there early in the tourist season.

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Cavtat and Sokol/Falcon tower.

Dubrovnik

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Hvar. With bikes.

Hvar

Nice quiet roads for cycling. Beautiful town square and promenade. Lots of excellent restaurant choices.

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Explore Hvar by cycling.

Hvar

Challenging cycling with lots of elevation, but amazing views at the top.

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Hvar to Trogir last day.

Hvar

Long day of travel, but it's a necessity to see all we were able to.

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Bruno was great to work with. Starting with our rough ideas, he plotted out a wonderful 6-day tour of Istria. He was very patient with my many queries and modifications. I highly recommend him for any tour to Croatia.

Hotel Review

Hotel Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico.

Rovinj

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Hats off to Tanya and Mauro!

Tips for future travelers

One drawback is the great variety of steps—often unexpected—of different height, width, material, type (spiral, regular). In short, if you have mobility issues, your might be unhappy.

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Visit National Park Brijuni

Croatia

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Robi was exceptional. Robi is a local guide who has been professionally dedicated to guiding in Croatia for many years. It is usual to get someone this knowledgable in everything about a country who is the 'cycling' guide. His attitude was also one of being extremely flexible, and checking in with us on anything we wanted to modify, right up to 'in the moment' changes. He did an excellent job of ensuring the three sets of tandem bikes we had in our group were well secured in his bike trailer. Thank-you Robi.
In terms of Croatia, as people who have cycled in 20++ countries over the last several decades, Croatia is a 'jewel' in terms of the scenery, the food, the 'old' towns themselves, and the people of Croatia. Far exceeded our expectations.
We also found the functionality of the Kimkim application easy to manoeuvre within, and when we had to reach out directly to Kimkim regarding COVID, the people were 'client first' oriented; which was a great relief (our trip was delayed twice as it was originally scheduled for the time when COVID -19 was declared a pandemic- early spring 2019).
In gratitude,
Mike & Jacquie

Robi was very caring and client focused. He was more than responsive to our needs and demonstrated a strong desire to make us happy and ensure the experience was the best possible. The trip was amazing and our experience top tier because of Robi.

Hotel Review

Hotel Marul

Split

Clean and the staff were excellent.

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Central and easy to get everywhere.

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Cycling Brač.

Croatia

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Our 6 day tour of Croatia from Split to Zagreb was a great experience. The tour planned by Anna-Marie Frid was perfect for our traveling style and interests. The winery lunch at Bibich winery in Plastovo was the highlight of our trip. Absolutely fantastic food was served along their excellent selection of wines. Our food/history tour in Split was a delight led by Lucy, a local guide. We enjoyed learning more about life and other interesting facts about Croatia from her.

Unfortunately at the end of the trip I experienced a medical emergency that needed immediate attention. Anna-Marie's assistance was invaluable in getting medical help at a local hospital in Zagreb. I feel she went above and beyond helping me overcome the language barrier and finding the attention I needed. By the way, her command of English is excellent.

Two highlights of the trip were our food experience with Lucija (sp?) in Split and our visit to Bibich Winery.

There were a few mix-ups with our schedule, but overall, things went well. A special thanks to Anna-Maria in going above and beyond to help us find medical attention for Tom. That was very helpful.

Robert arranged a perfect 2-day introduction to Croatia. We are looking forward to continuing our adventure next week. Bruno, our excellent guide and driver, gave us amazing experience at Plitvice Lakes and Zadar. His knowledge of and passion for his country was evident and inspiring.

This was the third trip we have taken with Kimkim and by far this was the best! What made it so outstanding was our guide Robi, and the personalized attention he gave . Robi gave us a lot of options and detailed information which allowed us to see many hidden jewels in the wonderful country of Croatia. He also took time to meet with us personally and provide us an interesting history of the country. We always felt he was just a phone call or a text away should we have a question or a problem. We highly recommend both this trip and Robi as a guide as both were outstanding .

Hotel Review

Apartment Oyster paradise

Ston

This is a charming Airbnb in a hidden fishing village. Very quaint and relaxing. A real jewel. Off the beaten path and allows you to experience the actual flavor of Croatia

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Arrival in Split and transfer to accommodation

Split

Fantastic trip. Robi was so thorough, was in frequent communication with us and always available for questions. He even met us one night for drinks and taught us about the history of the area dating back to before the Romans. He facilitated a last minute change that we requested and arranged a private boat and skipper the day before. The accommodations he selected were perfect, particularly a well appointed apartment on the water in a quaint fishing town. We loved sitting on the balcony. It was a nice opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of driving around. He even gave us restaurant recommendations that were all excellent! His daily text updates kept us organized. It’s obvious how much he cares to ensure that his clients have a great time. This is our 3rd trip using Kimkim and Robi was not only the best of the local agents but was in a class by himself! We loved Ston, Dubrovnik and Split.

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Cornaro Hotel

Split

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Arrival in Split and transfer to accommodation

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