Amazing family trip to Croatia thanks to Nikola
Croatia | May 19 - May 27, 2023

Marie
Marie D.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 05, 2023

This was our first experience using Kimkim to support our family trip to Croatia. We did not know what to expect and where a bit nervous at the beginning. Nikola arranged for a phone call and right away we were feeling more at ease. He was listening to our concerns and answered all our question. Then, he provided us with an itinerary and we could discuss and adapt things as needed.
At arrival, the 10 days went super smoothly. We were super well taken care by all the people (guides, hotel staff, car and boat drivers) that took us on the different activities. Everything was on time, no delays and no stress. The guides were engaged and included each member of the family. I particularly enjoyed the personality of the guide in Korcula and Hvar. Our boat guide in Split (Toma) made me feel safe on the agitated sea the day we explored the Blue lagoon.
I also appreciated the daily check-in from Nikola and having the prep information for the following day.
All in all a great experience with lots of variety in the activities proposed by Nikola. We would highly recommend it.

Hotel Reviews
Villa Orabelle
Dubrovnik

Delicious breakfasts. Staff friendly and professional. Amazing view from our room. They were very welcoming and able to help us with our needs.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not too far from the old town (20 min walk) yet quiet and restful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The extra touch of adding a little sweet every night was appreciated
Hotel Korsal
Korčula

Friendly staff. Room with a view was nice, however our children’s room did not have a view which made it less special, but still comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Smaller hotel in size, hotel staff get to know you.
Location
Easy to access the town walking. Quick access to a beach, right in front of the hotel.
Staff
Super helpful and friendly. Provided good suggestion for restaurants
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heritage Hotel Dea
Hvar

This was the smallest room of our trip, but super well located, right in the old town. Marin and is twin brother were very kind hotel staff. Breakfasts were yummy.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy walking distance to anywhere in town.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vila Nepos
Split

We had the apparement with two bedrooms and laundry facility, which was timely during our travel. The apartment is gorgeous right in the palace, with view of the cathedral. Magnificent.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful, feel luxurious, lots of space.
Location
Staff
Mate and his colleague were helpful answering all our questions and doing follow-up after our stay on an item we lost.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The only small complain was on the shower in the master bedroom, it was small and felted unclean compare to the rest of the apartment.
Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Ivana was great. She was engaged and our personalities totally fit with the four of us (history and culture interested crowd). She gave us extra time.

Quality of Experience
Personalized tour.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Engaged and able to adapt to our family
Konavle Region Morning Culinary Experience
Konavle Region Morning Culinary Experience
Croatia

This was one of my favorite. Loved the experience of being out of the city, meeting this wonderful family business. The scenery was beautiful (garden, house) and the food we made a fun family activity as well as delicious.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Morning)
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Morning)
Croatia

Great experience. Our guide Jelena was fantastic. She knew a lot and was super friendly. She was a great match with our family, super relax and knowledgeable. We saw and did quite a bit in this experience (unesco site, wine tasting, visited two towns and had a Peka dinner experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Bonus yummy pizza after a full Peka meal.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Goran was a great driver
Private Lumbarda Wine Tour & Konoba Dinner
Private Lumbarda Wine Tour & Konoba Dinner
Korčula

Thé lumbarda region is beautiful. Our guide Paco drove us to different wineries where we learn about the region’s grapes. The first winery was more interesting to us than the second. We had a typical konoba dinner with tons of fish in a family run place. Paco offered great information and “joie de vivre” vibes.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Walking Tour of Split
Private Walking Tour of Split
Croatia

Interesting tour of the basement of the Diocletian palace.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full Day Private Boat Tour to Blue Lagoon & Island of Šolta
Full Day Private Boat Tour to Blue Lagoon & Island of Šolta
Croatia

Toma our boat driver was great. A bit shy at first but he warmed up throughout the day. The water was a bit agitated and he made me feel safe. The blue lagoon was spectacular and we had a great swim there. Magical water. We stopped on a small island for a drink and a lunch on the other side of the island. Fun feeling to board right at the restaurant. Great fish meal to enjoy sitting right on the water side. Finished the day with one other swim in a small bay where we could enjoyed a Mojito made right there by a guy on a small boat going from boat to boat offering his drinks. Fun experience all along.

Quality of Experience
To be on and in the Adriatic Sea.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Toma was calm which made me feel secure.
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jun 14, 2023

Hi Marie,

Thank you for your kind words and for trusting me with your summer plans in Croatia!
It makes me happy knowing that you had a great time and that you had so much fun on the Blue Lagoon boat tour! Helping you create new memories in my country was a privilege and working with you was such a pleasure.

Hoping to hear from you if the road brings you to Croatia again, hopefully to Zagreb!

Wishing you and your family all the best,
Nikola