Kimkim Trip Reviews for Croatia

4.9
Based on 466 ratings
Read 466 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Croatia on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

A Great Country to Visit
Croatia | Aug 13 - Aug 27, 2023

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Jamie L.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2023

The service was generally excellent, v prompt and efficient.

Anna-Maria and Vesna were both v accessible and attentive.

The highlight of the trip was the river rapids in Split which was truly magical.

We also did sightseeing in Split with Tina who was lovely and the full-day cave experience in Hvar which was great fun.

Local specialist: Tina Rajkovic
Tina
Tina Rajkovic
Local specialist in Rijeka, Croatia | Replied on Aug 30, 2023

Hi Jamie,

Thank you for taking the time to write your review!
Croatia is great for unforgettable experiences, and we are happy to hear you enjoyed your vacation.
Thank you for understanding during our transition period, and feel free to reach out if there is anything else we can do for you.
I hope we will be able to welcome you to Croatia again!

Kind regards,
Tina

It's so much more fun with a local guide!
Croatia | Jul 15 - Jul 25, 2023

Madeline
Madeline L.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023
We had an incredible family vacation for 11 days in Croatia. Bruno was fantastic: so helpful and knowledgeable about what my children (9 and 10 years old) would enjoy. He arranged everything for us and we were thrilled: local guides, family-run restaurants and the most gorgeous scenery. We spent time in Dubrovnik, Korcula and Split, with a day trip to Krka National Park. We were welcomed at all our transfers, which made arrivals worry-free and let us get right to the fun parts. The... Read more

We had an incredible family vacation for 11 days in Croatia. Bruno was fantastic: so helpful and knowledgeable about what my children (9 and 10 years old) would enjoy. He arranged everything for us and we were thrilled: local guides, family-run restaurants and the most gorgeous scenery. We spent time in Dubrovnik, Korcula and Split, with a day trip to Krka National Park.

We were welcomed at all our transfers, which made arrivals worry-free and let us get right to the fun parts. The accommodations recommended by Bruno were excellent, and the kids enjoyed the city tours with our wonderful, engaging guides Marijana and Victoria. (Great orientation to the history and culture of Croatia without the kids getting bored reading the guidebook!)

Unforgettable experiences arranged by Bruno included a day with super-friendly, Croatia expert Robi on his boat, with gorgeous views of Dubrovnik city walls and swimming at the blue cave that the kids LOVED; fresh oysters caught for us with wine provided by a local fisherman and the most excellent lunch (thanks to our wonderful guide Goran); wine tasting at a family vineyard; and the trip to Krka National Park, where we enjoyed lunch with a waterfall at our feet. Jure was an excellent guide for that day. He took the time to stop at look-outs along the way, and the kids enjoyed that tour a lot.

The food was excellent. My husband and I love seafood, but my son is allergic. Everyone was very kind about ensuring his food was cooked separately, or he had a special order. We were grateful.

We especially liked the Lacroma Hotel in Dubrovnik, where we could hear live music every night from our balcony.

We hope to be back one day, and for now have lots of great memories of our first family vacation in Europe.

Whole-heartedly recommend Bruno and his team for a trip to Croatia! Thank you for everything.

Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Aug 22, 2023

Dear Madeline,

Thank you so much for the kind words.

It was a real pleasure to organize the trip for your family.

I am always happy to hear travelers are happy!

Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards from Croatia!

Best
Bruno

Robert ("Robi") is an incredible host in Croa...
Croatia | Jul 21 - Jul 30, 2023

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Hunter B.
Durham, NC | Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023
Robert ("Robi") is an incredible host in Croatia. He is flexible, super friendly and knowledgeable about all things Croatia (history, food, wineries -- everything!). He is the first guide I have had in a long time that took time to LISTEN to what we wanted and adjusted the tour based on our needs. He took us on several hikes and bike trips that were well thought out, off the beaten path and very "local". Robi was always on time, well organized and always had a smile on his... Read more

Robert ("Robi") is an incredible host in Croatia. He is flexible, super friendly and knowledgeable about all things Croatia (history, food, wineries -- everything!). He is the first guide I have had in a long time that took time to LISTEN to what we wanted and adjusted the tour based on our needs. He took us on several hikes and bike trips that were well thought out, off the beaten path and very "local".

Robi was always on time, well organized and always had a smile on his face. He owns the tour company and it shows - he has new equipment and he is incredibly proud of his organization. I would give 10 stars if I could. One of the best trips we have ever taken.

Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Aug 22, 2023

Hi Hunter,
it is a pleasure to read such nice feedback. Thank you very much!
I am happy to hear we were able to help you to have a good time in Croatia!
We always try to do our best, and what's in our power to do, and we care for everyone to be happy.
THANK YOU!

Best

Robi

The best orchestrated trip thanks to Robert!
Croatia | Aug 7 - Aug 18, 2023

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evan b.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Aug 19, 2023
Robert was extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. He knew the history of every site we visited and the history of Croatia. Every place we went to and every place we stayed was exceptional! The activities were well orchestrated and the food was delicious. Robert listened to our requests and gave us exactly what we wanted. The trip exceeded our expectations. In our many years of traveling and sightseeing Robert set a new standard. Read more

Robert was extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. He knew the history of every site we visited and the history of Croatia. Every place we went to and every place we stayed was exceptional! The activities were well orchestrated and the food was delicious. Robert listened to our requests and gave us exactly what we wanted. The trip exceeded our expectations. In our many years of traveling and sightseeing Robert set a new standard.

Activity Review
Explore Split ,Ston  & Pelješac penisula
Explore Split ,Ston & Pelješac penisula
Trogir

Robert knew the best time of the day to go and interesting facts.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Aug 19, 2023

Hi Evan,

thank you very much for your feedback and nice words, much appreciated!
It was a real pleasure taking you around. I am glad you like the trip, and I thank you for your trust for letting me design it, and to combine it for what I thought would be the best to show from the continental and sailing porion of the trip!
THANK YOU!

Best

Robi

We had a wonderful trip in Croatia!
Croatia | Jul 1 - Jul 8, 2023

Matthew
Matthew L.
San Leandro, CA | Reviewed on Aug 12, 2023
We had a wonderful trip in Croatia! During the design process Sarah was responsive and accommodating, helping us choose options for activities and destinations within the country. We considered various day trips (for example, two Bosnia and Montenegro) that we ended up not taking, but Sarah had helped us with the research on those. We ended up booking most of our lodging, but Sarah had presented us with plenty of options on that front as well. The vendors she chose were terrific,... Read more

We had a wonderful trip in Croatia! During the design process Sarah was responsive and accommodating, helping us choose options for activities and destinations within the country. We considered various day trips (for example, two Bosnia and Montenegro) that we ended up not taking, but Sarah had helped us with the research on those. We ended up booking most of our lodging, but Sarah had presented us with plenty of options on that front as well. The vendors she chose were terrific, particularly Mario’s sea kayaking and Grigo, Winko, and the group that took us on our bicycle trip on Hvar. The lunch of bread, cheese, charcuterie, and Croatian wine in a 19 century cellar was a true highlight of the trip. We had one glitch during the trip: a boating vendor that Sarah had hired mischeduled our family‘s reserved day. This was entirely the vendor’s mistake. Yet, Sarah was responsive immediately trying to work through things, and, when that became impossible, she refunded us that portion of the trip and treated our family to a lovely, delicious meal at a traditional Croatian konoba. As to logistics, it was terrific to have ferry schedules and tickets available for us and PDFs and all drivers accounted for at all times. Sarah was available at all times by WhatsApp, usually within seconds. Bottom line, it was exemplary customer service and our entire family is greatly appreciative!

Activity Reviews
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Croatia

We had a terrific tour with Nadje. She was very knowledgeable and gave us such thorough overview of the history of Dubrovnik. We were all on little jetlagged, but she kept things interesting!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Dubrovnik Kayaking Adventure
Dubrovnik Kayaking Adventure
Dubrovnik

This was a very nice activity. It was perhaps a little more strenuous than we thought it would be! Our group was led by Mario and Eddie. Eddie gave us useful tips about the island of Lokrum. We didn’t make it there, but maybe next time!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hvar - Cycling Through the Island + Local Product Tasting
Hvar - Cycling Through the Island + Local Product Tasting
Hvar

This was terrific. One of the highlights of the trip, if not the highlight. The biking through warm hillsides and scenic medieval coastal towns and forested Bayside paths was idyllic. We were picked up in Hvar town by Grigo, who told us a great deal about the history of Hvar and adventurous he and his family had taken. Winko met our family on the tour. He, too, was knowledgeable and informative. Then, we had a fantastic meal in the cellar - there was delicious cheese, charcuterie, and bread. Somehow we managed to leave without a couple bottles of wine!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Grigo and Winko were terrific
Transport
Door to door service
Boating Excursion Around Korčula's Archipelago
Boating Excursion Around Korčula's Archipelago
Korčula

Well, if we have to give this a star, we can only give it one star… Because it never happened. This is because Fish and Fun, the boat run by captain Mario, did not have us scheduled on the correct day. Although Sarah did all she could to persuade him to accommodate us, it did not work out so we made other plans. Sarah did refund us the entire portion for this part of the excursion, and gave us a wonderful meal in Dubrovnik as compensation. So, for this portion of the trip, we give KimKim 5 stars, and Mario none. We also found another boat to take us to surrounding islands, so we were able to salvage part of the afternoon, albeit not on Fish and Fun.

Privately guided walking tour of Korcula Town
Privately guided walking tour of Korcula Town
Korčula

This was an informative tour that provided a lot of information about Korčula

Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Love Croatia
Croatia | Jul 28 - Aug 5, 2023

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Heather R.
Tahoe City, CA | Reviewed on Aug 11, 2023

We had an amazing trip to Croatia. Nikola was wonderful to work with. He was so helpful and informative when we were planning the trip. We made multiple changes, added people at the last minute and everything went so smoothly. Once we arrived in Croatia Nikola was even more helpful, he helped us tweak some plans and when my friend left her computer on a catamaran he made sure she not only got it back but had it delivered to the hotel so we didn't miss our afternoon activity. Exceeded my expectations! The trip to Croatia was one of the best trips of our lives!

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Aug 14, 2023

Hi Heather,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We greatly value our guests’ opinion regarding the services we provide and reading such a lovely review really means a lot to my team and me. It was a pleasure planning your Croatian adventure and I’m very grateful you put your trust in me and Kimkim. I wish you and the girls all the best and hope we get a chance to work together once more,

Nikola

Leave the logistics to Sarah!
Croatia | Jul 25 - Aug 6, 2023

Jen
Jen F.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2023

Sarah was incredible to work with throughout our planning stages and then she and Ivan were super communicative during our actual trip. Not once did we have to worry about any logistics, everything was handled seamlessly. We were able to just fully immerse ourselves in the experience and make memories. Thank you from all of our family for building and executing the trip of a lifetime!!!

Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Don't hesitate, book with KimKim!
Croatia | Jul 10 - Jul 24, 2023

Robyn
Robyn G.
Switzerland | Reviewed on Aug 05, 2023
Honestly, this was the best way to holiday! When we first researched Croatia we had no idea where to start! There are so many possibilities, things to do and ways to get to all the islands that I felt overwhelmed! I stumbled across KimKim and our local specialist Robi was assigned to us. I told him our budget, our needs, the time we had available etc. From there he sent through a first draft itenarary and communicated thoroughly all the options available to us. We spent a few weeks going back... Read more

Honestly, this was the best way to holiday! When we first researched Croatia we had no idea where to start! There are so many possibilities, things to do and ways to get to all the islands that I felt overwhelmed! I stumbled across KimKim and our local specialist Robi was assigned to us. I told him our budget, our needs, the time we had available etc. From there he sent through a first draft itenarary and communicated thoroughly all the options available to us. We spent a few weeks going back and forth and tweaking , changing and adding to our itenarary. He paid careful attention to our needs for our family and made wonderful suggestions that we wouldn't know about reading blogs online. Accommodation was carefully considered. He knows each and every place he recommends personally! Robi has a very deep love for his country, is extremely knowledgeable and helped us with anything we needed. No task was too big or too small for him. He went above and beyond! Communicated thoroughly our plan for every day the night before. Booked tours, ferries , taxis , transport shuttles and boat trips for us to make life easier. Recommended restaurants, beaches and things to do. Took us on boat trips and tours where we ate with locals and got a deeper understanding for the history of this country. The holiday was so relaxing because everything was taken off of our hands and done for us. We left Croatia with a happy heart and made a new friend along the way. Robi is a gem and a national treasure for such a magnificent country. Don't hesitate, just book with KimKim and make your life easier! And if you get Robi as your specialist, just know how lucky you are!

Hotel Review
Devecchi rooms
Hvar

Sweetest hotel and host with lovely rooms. So well situated!

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Our host was so wonderful and kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean. Beautiful views from top floor
Activity Reviews
Arrival in Split and transfer to accommodation
Arrival in Split and transfer to accommodation
Split
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Krka National Park
Krka National Park
Croatia

A must see!!!!

Quality of Experience
Just an all round lovely day out
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great driver, would wait as long as we needed and knowledgeable about the area
Transport
Comfortable van collected us with aircon!
Visit to  Hvar and exploring the  Old town
Visit to Hvar and exploring the Old town
Split

Beautiful fun lively island! A must see.

Quality of Experience
Transport
The ferries are fantastic!
Explore Hvar and neighbouring islands VIS( tour) and Biševo
Explore Hvar and neighbouring islands VIS( tour) and Biševo
Hvar

Beautiful day out on the water. The Blue cave is awesome and super fun! Glorious turquoise waters to dive into and swim!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great tour and fun guides
Transport
Korčula
Korčula
Hvar

Much quieter than Hvar, very different vibe. Island is so lovely. Was good to include it in our tour.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Ferry here was great. Robi collected us in korcula and drive us to Dubrovnik. Special day out
Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip
Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip
Croatia

Honestly best day ever with our guide. Wonderful restaurant for lunch serving calamari. Exploring islands and caves by boat. Special day out and an amazing way to see more islands.

Quality of Experience
Everything!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Literally the best guide ever!
Transport
Great fun boat, perfect for our family
Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls
Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls
Croatia

One of our highlights. Such a beautiful place! Will definitely be returning.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Aug 05, 2023

Hi Robin,

thank you very much for your kind words, very much appreciated!
It was a pleasure meeting you and your family and generally was fun and easy to work with you on planning the trip.
I am glad to hear I contributed to your experience while in Croatia!

Once again thank you and your family!

Many regards from Croatia!

Best

Robi

Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik July 2023
Croatia | Jul 25 - Aug 1, 2023

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David A.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 04, 2023
Daniela and Robi planned and executed our amazing trip to Croatia. We visited Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik. Robi gave us a personal tour of Ston and several wineries in the Pelješac peninsula. The hotels they booked were spectacular. Every detail was planned and executed to perfection from the catamaran transfers to the excellent restaurants they recommended and booked. We were in great hands! Thank you Robi and Daniela! Read more

Daniela and Robi planned and executed our amazing trip to Croatia. We visited Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik. Robi gave us a personal tour of Ston and several wineries in the Pelješac peninsula. The hotels they booked were spectacular. Every detail was planned and executed to perfection from the catamaran transfers to the excellent restaurants they recommended and booked. We were in great hands! Thank you Robi and Daniela!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Park
Split

Beautiful hotel and excellent service. 15-20 minute walk to old town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palace Elisabeth
Hvar

Pure elegance and excellent location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Valamar Collection Dubrovnik President Hotel
Dubrovnik

Great hotel with amazing facilities (pools and beach), but located a 2 euro bus ride or 15 euro uber ride from the old town. The rooms are a little dated.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Daniela Pinčević
Daniela
Daniela Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Aug 05, 2023

Hi David,

thank you very much for your kind words.
Glad to hear that everything was good and that you had a nice time.
Thank you and all the best from Croatia!

Daniela and Robi

We absolutely loved our vacation! Nikola tho...
Croatia | Jul 15 - Jul 23, 2023

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Robin C.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023
We absolutely loved our vacation! Nikola thought of everything and every little detail was covered. Great trip!!! Read more

We absolutely loved our vacation! Nikola thought of everything and every little detail was covered. Great trip!!!

Hotel Review
Heritage Hotel Dea
Hvar

We absolutely loved this hotel. Wonderful family owns it and they go out of their way to make sure you have a great stay and to help you with whatever you need. Room are great - very clean with comfy beds and the rooms are well designed. Great breakfast in the morning! I will go back for sure!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Aug 07, 2023

Hi Robin,
Thank you so much for your review! I’m so happy you had a wonderful time and it was a privilege hosting you in Croatia. It was great working with you and your family on this trip and I hope we’ll get a chance to work together again! I wish you all the best and hope you have a lovely rest of the summer,
Nikola

Best Vacation of My Life: Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik
Croatia | Jul 3 - Jul 11, 2023

Erin
Erin H.
Dixon, IL | Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023
Our entire trip to Croatia was amazing! Anna-Maria planned everything so well. She is clearly an expert when it comes to planning the perfect Croatian vacation. To start, our hotels were fantastic. Each one was very conveniently located mere minutes to the center of everything and included a truly remarkable breakfast each morning. The rooms themselves were quite small in two of the three hotels, but we spent very little time in the rooms, so it hardly mattered. The hotel staffs were... Read more

Our entire trip to Croatia was amazing! Anna-Maria planned everything so well. She is clearly an expert when it comes to planning the perfect Croatian vacation. To start, our hotels were fantastic. Each one was very conveniently located mere minutes to the center of everything and included a truly remarkable breakfast each morning. The rooms themselves were quite small in two of the three hotels, but we spent very little time in the rooms, so it hardly mattered. The hotel staffs were incredibly helpful in terms of answering questions, holding bags for us, having rooms ready early, and making dinner reservations. We could not have asked for more! (Note: We stayed at Hotel Fermai in Split, Riva Marina in Hvar, and the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik. The latter two were particularly impressive. I wish we could have had one more night in Dubrovnik, especially.)

Aside from hotels, Anna-Maria planned our schedule impeccably. The private drivers to/from airports-ferries-hotels were uniformly impressive. They clearly took pride in their cities, shared interesting information about the sights along the way, and were alway on time, even early. On a day-to-day basis, there was a good mixture of staying in the cities and day trips to nearby attractions. I particularly enjoyed the day trip to Trogir/Krka/Skradin from Split (our tour guide, Elena, was great), the boat trip to Blue Cave/Pakleni Islands from Hvar, the island tour of Hvar that included photo ops, lavender fields, and olive oil tasting (Tea was lovely), and the early evening walking tour of Dubrovnik (Alberto was also lovely). In general, most of the tour guides were by far the best I have ever encountered.

Additionally, Anna-Maria was wonderful to work with. When my sister and I felt like the original schedule was a bit frenetic, we decided to add two more days. Anna-Maria was very helpful in determining where to add extra nights and was open to our request to add in a bit more "free time," when we could just explore the cities on our own. She also offered suggestions of what to do or see during this free time. Likewise, when we had a few questions during the trip, Anna-Maria was easily accessible via WhatsApp. I cannot recommend her services highly enough! Thank you, Anna-Maria! Honestly, I wish I could back to Croatia tomorrow and add in a few days to Korcula, which I hear is amazing. :)

Hotel Reviews
Heritage Hotel Fermai
Split

Very conveniently located. Incredibly helpful staff who had rooms ready early and made us several dinner reservations. Delicious breakfast that was included in the price of our rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Short walk to the sights
Staff
Everyone offered to help!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riva Marina Hvar Hotel
Hvar

One of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in! We were originally going going to stay at the Beach Bay Hvar, but I'm so happy our plans changed. I think this hotel was a much better fit for my family. The rooms were small, but if you're doing Hvar correctly, you're not spending much time in the rooms. I loved the included breakfast each morning, and I loved the bar space in the evening. The location cannot be beat. We were literally five steps from the ferry when we arrived on the island; however, the hotel does a nice job of keeping the lobby space quiet, serene, and private. While this hotel does not have a pool, its sister hotel (Adriana Spa) does and is a very short walk away. It was super easy to walk into that hotel, show our hotel key, and take the elevator up to the spa and/or rooftop pool for a relaxing break from sightseeing. Overall, I would recommend Riva Marina Hvar hotel based on location and sea view alone. Everything else was the cherry on top! (Side note: Hvar was my favorite stop on my trip, and I wish I was still there now.)

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on the water. Literal steps from the ferry. Lovely view day or night.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

One of the loveliest hotels I have ever stayed in. I really wish I could have stayed one more day. It felt incredibly luxurious, our room was very large by European standards, the breakfast each day was incredible, and overall, I felt lucky to be there. I also think the location was PERFECT. It's right outside the walls of the city, which I think is ideal. If you can afford it, I'd recommend this hotel again and again.

Authenticity & Character
Oldest hotel in Dubrovnik
Location
Right outside the walls of the city, which I think is perfect.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Afternoon Split food tour
Afternoon Split food tour
Split

Doris was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I am only taking off one star because some members of our group were slightly picky eaters and felt awkward when they did not want to try things like squid ink pasta or sardines. We loved the prosciutto, cheese, truffle pasta, bread, gelato, and of course, the wine. We also felt like we actually learned a lot about the city of Split in addition to its cuisine.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Krka National Park & Trogir
Day Trip to Krka National Park & Trogir
Split

Our tour guide, Elena, was wonderful: friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and clearly took great pride in the sights. Krka was beautiful, of course, but I especially enjoyed the stops to Trogir and Skradin.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hvar Island Tour and Olive Oil Tasting
Hvar Island Tour and Olive Oil Tasting
Hvar

So happy to see other parts of the island outside of Hvar Town. Our guide, Tea, was simply lovely. She was friendly, kind, answered all of our questions, drove expertly up very scary mountain roads, and took a great deal of pride in her island. I would recommend Tea as an island tour guide to anyone. Also, I do not remember the name of the gentleman who was our guide for the olive oil tasting, but he was great, too!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Speedboat Tour from Hvar
Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Speedboat Tour from Hvar
Hvar

We saw some truly amazing sights. Highlights were the Blue Cave, Palmizana, and Stiniva Cove. I am only taking off one star because the trip was actually quite long--maybe longer than eight hours. We were very tired of swimming and sun by the time we got back to the hotel. The captain/guide were very friendly, but this trip might be more suited to groups of friends in the 20s or 30s than families or older travelers.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Alberto was amazing! I loved him. He walks kind of fast, which was fine for me, but might be problematic for some visitors.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alberto was friendly, funny, and so interesting. I loved his viewpoint on Dubrovnik and Croatia's place in the world, generally.
Transport
Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch from Dubrovnik
Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch from Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Each of the three islands was beautiful. Lunch was tasty, though if you order the fish, please know you will receive an entire large fish. A very large boat with a large group, so less personal than some of the other day trips/boat trips/tours we experienced on our trip. But if you prefer a more anonymous tour, this is probably for you.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anna-Maria Frid
Anna-Maria
Anna-Maria Frid
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Aug 01, 2023

Dear Erin,
thank you very much for take the time for this review, I really appreciate the extensive feedback.
It was a real pleasure working with you and your family on this trip - you were precise in your wishes and had a clear idea of what your holiday would look like.
I also thank you for all the understanding you have shown during the trip preparation!

Please feel free to reach out if there is ever anything else I can help you with!

Kind regards
Anna-Maria

Croatia Adventure
Croatia | Jul 15 - Jul 23, 2023

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Derek C.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023

Nikola made everything seamless and was always accessible. Highly recommend.

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jul 25, 2023

Hi Derek,

Thank you for leaving us a review!

I hope you had a wonderful time in Croatia and that you will visit again. It was great working with you and I wish you and your family all the best and that you have a lovely rest of the summer.

Magical Croatian Adventure
Croatia | Jul 10 - Jul 16, 2023

Clara
Clara Z.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2023
We just came back from what we think is the best trip of our life. We spent a magical week in Croatia where every single detail was taken care of. Nikola was completely responsive, easy to work with and a great listener. He was able to completely capture the type of vacation we were after, and from day one worked diligently with us to put together a wonderful trip. We started in Split, and went on a day trip to Plitvice National Park. As breathtaking as the pictures of the place are, they do... Read more

We just came back from what we think is the best trip of our life. We spent a magical week in Croatia where every single detail was taken care of. Nikola was completely responsive, easy to work with and a great listener. He was able to completely capture the type of vacation we were after, and from day one worked diligently with us to put together a wonderful trip. We started in Split, and went on a day trip to Plitvice National Park. As breathtaking as the pictures of the place are, they do not come close to what it is like to see it with your own eyes. Our guide, Mario was extremely knowledgeable and fun and was able to show us the most beautiful views of the park. I wish we had longer because the park is worth a longer visit. We proceeded to explore Split and the Diocletian palace in all its glory. The following morning we left to Hvar. The transfers were easy, on time and so well coordinated. Once in Hvar we had the unique pleasure to tour the island and explore it away from the main tourist area. Grgo, our guide was exceptional!!! we had the most memorable experience exploring the lavender fields, vineyards and got to understand a little bit of island life in this fairy tale location. We took a break the following day with a day in the beach. Again the pictures and tourist brochures do not do justice to this place. The following day we left to Dubrovnik. Just when we thought things could not get any better, comes this majestic place with its centennial walls and ages long charm. We did not want to leave! I cannot recommend enough the experience. We are so impressed with how easy KimKim made everything for us, how well selected all the experiences were, how flawlessly everything went, and especially the professionalism, knowledge and service of Nikola. We cannot wait to come back.

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jul 24, 2023
Hi Clara,
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave me a review! I’m so happy you and your family had a great time. We always try our best to tailor the trips to our guests and to match them with the best suited guides. I want to also thank you for your high praise of my home country and its beauty. It’s such a privilege to be able to introduce people to Croatia and when it turns out the be a perfect match and our guests are excited to come again – there’s no better...
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Hi Clara,
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave me a review! I’m so happy you and your family had a great time. We always try our best to tailor the trips to our guests and to match them with the best suited guides. I want to also thank you for your high praise of my home country and its beauty. It’s such a privilege to be able to introduce people to Croatia and when it turns out the be a perfect match and our guests are excited to come again – there’s no better reward! It was a true pleasure working with you and I sincerely hope that you will choose Croatia as your travel destination once more. I’m very grateful that you and your family put your trust in me and Kimkim. Hope you have a lovely summer and wish you all the best!
Nikola

My husband, David, already submitted a review...
Croatia | Jul 9 - Jul 15, 2023

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Pam K.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2023

My husband, David, already submitted a review for bot of us. We had a wonderful time and Bruno was fantastic. Pam

Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jul 22, 2023

Dear Pam,

Thank you so much for the kind words.

It was a real pleasure to organize the trip for you and David.

Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards from Croatia!

Best
Bruno

Our local specialist in Croatia was Bruno Mar...
Croatia | Jul 9 - Jul 15, 2023

David
David K.
Bend, OR | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
Our local specialist in Croatia was Bruno Martinovic and he was amazing. This is what he did for us:
--Helped us design an itinerary that fit our schedule and our interests
--At our request, arranged for transfers from to and from hotels to the airports and boat. We don't always do this but loved this service. All on time as promised.
--booked accommodations that were ideally located and consistent with the budget we gave him
--checked in with us each day via WhatsApp to tell us what...
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Our local specialist in Croatia was Bruno Martinovic and he was amazing. This is what he did for us:
--Helped us design an itinerary that fit our schedule and our interests
--At our request, arranged for transfers from to and from hotels to the airports and boat. We don't always do this but loved this service. All on time as promised.
--booked accommodations that were ideally located and consistent with the budget we gave him
--checked in with us each day via WhatsApp to tell us what was scheduled the next day and providing contact information. He was always available when we had questions.
--MOST IMPORTANT: He arranged for fabulous guides in Split (Pero), Dubrovnik (Marijana) and from Korcula to Dubrovnik (Goran). Each was knowledgeable, personable and informal--in the right way. We learned much more then the history of a place. We learned so much about Croatia, Croatians and the complicated history of the entire region. We highly recommend each of these individuals.

And we highly recommend Bruno for your travels in Croatia

David and Pam

Hotel Reviews
Scalini palace
Dubrovnik

Great location. Rooms are simple and have small kitchenette. Includes a nice breakfast brought to your room. There is no elevator. We were on the top floor and it was a haul up 4 flights. Just be prepared for that.

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Hotel Marul
Split

Great location 5 minutes away from the center of Old Town so very quiet but convenient. Restaurant is excellent.

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Hotel Marko Polo
Korčula

Great location. Great room. Great views. Great pool. Food and beverage situation was disappointing. Food was terrible and though they had a decent wine list, none were available. Was strange. Do not recommend a meal there. Excellent restaurants within an easy walk.

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Front desk staff very helpful and friendly. Restaurant and bar--not so much.
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Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jul 20, 2023

Hi David,

Thank you so much for the kind words.

It was a real pleasure to organize the trip for you.

I am always happy to hear travelers are happy!

Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards from Croatia!

Best
Bruno

Wonderful Large Family Trip
Croatia | Jul 8 - Jul 16, 2023

Jill
Jill B.
Orlando, FL | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
Sarah was great to work with while planning this large family trip of 18 (9kids and 9 adults). She was very responsive and helpful from our very first communication.
We had a private tour guide, Mislav, who was amazing! He took time to get to know us and cater the different experiences to our needs. He was kind and engaging with all the children which made the trip even more special for them.
Thank you for a wonderful experience in a beautiful place!
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Sarah was great to work with while planning this large family trip of 18 (9kids and 9 adults). She was very responsive and helpful from our very first communication.
We had a private tour guide, Mislav, who was amazing! He took time to get to know us and cater the different experiences to our needs. He was kind and engaging with all the children which made the trip even more special for them.
Thank you for a wonderful experience in a beautiful place!

Hotel Reviews
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Hvar

Beautiful resort and wonderful staff. The children loved the pool and slide.

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Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
Dubrovnik

Wonderful and helpful staff and a breathtaking view at this location. Absolutely stunning! The city bus stop at the resort that went to old town was very convenient.

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Cornaro Hotel
Split

Wonderful staff and accommodations. Good location to walk to various places in the city.

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Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Could not have planned our amazing trip without Anna Maria!
Croatia | Jul 8 - Jul 15, 2023

Amanda
Amanda P.
Corona, CA | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
Anna Maria was a great resource! Everything she planned for us was better than expected. She was very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive! I would definitely recommend her to friends and family! Read more

Anna Maria was a great resource! Everything she planned for us was better than expected. She was very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive! I would definitely recommend her to friends and family!

Hotel Reviews
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Hvar
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Hotel Agava
Split
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Family Hotel Amarin
Rovinj

Telling all of our friends about this amazing family hotel!

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Hilton Canopy
Zagreb
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Activity Reviews
Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Speedboat Tour from Hvar
Blue and Green Caves: Full-Day Speedboat Tour from Hvar
Hvar
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Afternoon Split food tour
Afternoon Split food tour
Split

Our guide was lovely and very relatable! She also gave us some great recommendations for the remaining days of our trip!

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Private guided tour of Pula
Private guided tour of Pula
Croatia
Wine tasting day
Wine tasting day
Croatia
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Local specialist: Anna-Maria Frid
Anna-Maria
Anna-Maria Frid
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jul 20, 2023

Dear Amanda,
thank you for taking the time and writing your review!
I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed your holiday in Croatia and that we were able to help in the process.

Please feel free to reach out if there is ever anything else we can do for you!

Kind regards
Anna-Maria

Sarah was so amazing!!! She was helpful, pati...
Croatia | Jul 7 - Jul 14, 2023

Michele
Michele G.
Lutherville-Timonium, MD | Reviewed on Jul 15, 2023
Sarah was so amazing!!! She was helpful, patient, flexible and made perfect recommendations and chose great tour guides and drivers. We had a busy and complicated trip with a lot of moving pieces and absolutely everything went perfectly! Book with Sarah! No question! Read more

Sarah was so amazing!!! She was helpful, patient, flexible and made perfect recommendations and chose great tour guides and drivers. We had a busy and complicated trip with a lot of moving pieces and absolutely everything went perfectly! Book with Sarah! No question!

Hotel Review
Amadria Park Hotel Capital
Zagreb

Lovely hotel in beautiful area! The bar and restaurant was great. Checkin could have been a little better and friendlier but bartender made up for it! Room on the corner was awesome!

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Beautiful
Location
Close to square
Staff
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Book corner!!!
Activity Reviews
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Split

Our guide was terrific! We had explored the day before so she was super flexible and showed us all new things! Terrific tour!

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Day Trip to the Caves & Beaches of Vis Island by boat
Day Trip to the Caves & Beaches of Vis Island by boat
Croatia

This was really a fabulous day! JOSKO was a great captain and was flexible and told his own stories.

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Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Croatia

This tour guide was nice but not a lot covered on the tour.

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It was the least informative and comprehensive of our tours. Going inside the walls and museums would be great.
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Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Croatian Family Vacation
Croatia | Jul 1 - Jul 10, 2023

Mindy
Mindy B.
New Orleans, LA | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023
Our family vacation to Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik in Croatia was amazing! Our guide Sarah organized fantastic activities for our family of 5 (2 parents and 3 teenagers). She was lovely to work with and she was incredibly responsive any time we had a question. She even helped us find a shopping mall in Split when my kids' luggage was delayed. Every guide and driver was super friendly, helpful, and extremely professional. All 3 of our airbnbs were well located and beautiful. We especially... Read more

Our family vacation to Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik in Croatia was amazing! Our guide Sarah organized fantastic activities for our family of 5 (2 parents and 3 teenagers). She was lovely to work with and she was incredibly responsive any time we had a question. She even helped us find a shopping mall in Split when my kids' luggage was delayed. Every guide and driver was super friendly, helpful, and extremely professional. All 3 of our airbnbs were well located and beautiful.

We especially enjoyed the food walking tour with Vicki in Split, our day hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park, ocean kayaking in Hvar with our guide Reno, our walking tour in Dubrovnik with our guide Anna, and a farm to table experience where we enjoyed Peka in the most beautiful setting. Our favorite adventure of the vacation was our boat tour from Hvar to the blue and green caves, multiple gorgeous beaches, and lunch at the family owned restaurant Stoncica on the beach with the most delicious grilled fish (caught that day) and vegetables (grown on the family farm connected to the restaurant).

Activity Reviews
Split Walking Food Tour
Split Walking Food Tour
Split

Our guide Vicki was very friendly and knowledgeable. She brought us to a series of great restaurants.

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Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Split

This was an amazing day! Beautiful scenery and wonderful hikes.

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Our driver Karlo went out of his way to stop at the airport on the way home and helped us get my kids' delayed luggage.
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Pakleni Islands Kayak Tour
Pakleni Islands Kayak Tour
Croatia

This was super fun, and the beaches we visited were beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Reno was very friendly and patient. He helped us have a great day!
Green & Blue Caves of Vis Island
Green & Blue Caves of Vis Island
Hvar

This was the best day of our whole vacation. Our boat captain Josko was the absolute best! We swam, saw the blue and green caves, visited stunning beaches, and had a delicious meal.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our captain was the greatest! He was very knowledgeable about the area and extremely capable on the water.
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Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Croatia

This was extremely interesting and our guide was very knowledgeable.

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

The meal at the farm itself was delcious and the setting was beautiful. The tour was fine, but it didn't include a visit to the artist's home or the museum as advertised and we were a little disappointed about that.

Quality of Experience
Including the art aspects of the tours as advertised. Also the communication between the driver, guide, and farmer/restauranteur could be improved.
Food
The meal itself was delicious and we really enjoyed it.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The driver was not very good. He didn't speak any English at all. He appeared to be in a rush to return home. The guide was good but the tour didn't include the things that were advertised that we were most interested in.
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Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

We have to say hands down, we LOVE Croatia. ...
Croatia | Jun 26 - Jul 5, 2023

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Vani C.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on Jul 12, 2023
We have to say hands down, we LOVE Croatia. Working with Sarah on the prep and Ivan and Sarah while in country was stellar.
During the planning process, Sarah was so helpful in her approach to setting up our trip. She gave us a first pass itinerary after meeting with me on what we were looking for in our vacation. She listened and responded so quickly, our trip was planned well in advance. She checked in and was responsive to any questions or concerns I had.
On our trip, Sarah and Ivan...
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We have to say hands down, we LOVE Croatia. Working with Sarah on the prep and Ivan and Sarah while in country was stellar.
During the planning process, Sarah was so helpful in her approach to setting up our trip. She gave us a first pass itinerary after meeting with me on what we were looking for in our vacation. She listened and responded so quickly, our trip was planned well in advance. She checked in and was responsive to any questions or concerns I had.
On our trip, Sarah and Ivan were SO on point for our whole trip. They responded quickly to any questions and helped us manage all the excursions, made sure we knew all the contacts, and really made it so we could sit back and enjoy our vacation.
This is our first experience using an agency, and I do believe we will use them again in the future.
Croatia is a beautiful and amazing place, and Sarah and Ivan made it so that we really got to see and enjoy all the parts, not just the touristy parts!
Thank you for everything!!!

Activity Reviews
Visit Ston -> en route to Split
Visit Ston -> en route to Split
Croatia

The restaurant our driver picked was amazing. Just on the water and the fish was so fresh and had a lovely table side deboning.

Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar,  Croatian Peka Lunch
Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar, Croatian Peka Lunch
Hvar

This excursion was so much more than we had hoped for. Our guide, Marco, was AWESOME. He was super knowledgable, but also super chill and fun to hang out with. We loved learning the history of the villages as well as the plants. My kids have both listed this as one of their favorite activities from the trip. The countryside is beautiful but to learn more about the nature and people was wonderful!

Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

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