Kimkim Trip Reviews for Croatia

This was our first experience working with Kim Kim. We are usually 'do-it-yourselfers' kind of planners and actually enjoy that part of it. But, wanted to give this a try as we really wanted to experience our first visit to Croatia with an eye to 'local' favorites. Sara exceeded all our expectations. We felt like we had an angel on our shoulders (and whispering in our ears) the entire time. Not only did she identify a nice blend of places to visit - from heavily visited to off-the-beaten-path, we really felt like the trip was curated for our own unique interests. The service was over-the-top comfortable, which took so much stress out of things like hotel bookings, transport and timelines. Sara had it all mapped out. Another big highlight were the local guides along the way. Each were so wonderful and informative. I do want to give a BIG shout out to our favorite guide, in Zagreb: Josipa (Jo). She is knowledgeable, passionate, funny and filled with SO much information that she connected locally, globally and personally with stories, legends and humor. Fantastic!

Hotel Reviews

Amadria Park Hotel Capital

Zagreb

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Adriatic

Rovinj

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bastion Heritage Hotel—Relais & Châteaux

Zadar

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Piazza Heritage Hotel

Split

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Heritage Villa Nobile

Dubrovnik

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

House Flora

Rastovača

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Split

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hvar Day Trip from Split

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Zagreb

Zagreb

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

★★★★★ An Absolute Masterclass in Travel Planning — 10/10 Across the Board

This was our second time booking an international trip through kimkim, and once again, they delivered an experience that was nothing short of extraordinary.

After our first phenomenal journey with them, our expectations were sky-high, but the kimkim team completely exceeded them at every single stage of our trip to Croatia.

From the initial planning stages to the day we returned home, the attention to detail, responsiveness, and sheer expertise of the team made the entire process completely seamless:

* Accommodations & Logistics: Every hotel reservation, private transfer, and travel connection was orchestrated with military precision. The properties selected for us were charming, spotless, centrally located, and felt handpicked specifically for our taste.
* Tours & Local Guides: Every single guided tour was top-tier. Our local guides in Croatia were not just knowledgeable and professional—they were warm, engaging, and brought the history and culture of the region to life in ways a standard tour group never could.
* Flawless Communication: Having the dedicated kimkim team and local specialists backing us provided complete peace of mind. Any time we had a question or needed a minor adjustment, they responded instantly with proactive, thoughtful solutions.

The kimkim team went well beyond simply booking reservations—they curated a flawless, stress-free adventure where we never had to worry about a single detail. They have earned our trust completely. We will undoubtedly be using kimkim for our next trip and for every major journey thereafter.

If you are on the fence about using kimkim, do not hesitate for a second. They set the gold standard for personalized travel planning!

Respectfully,
Louise-Colin-Patty & Max

Hotel Reviews

Amadria Park Hotel Capital

Zagreb

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tivoli Boutique Inn

Ljubljana

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico

Rovinj

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lyra Hotel Plitvice

Licko Petrovo Selo

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia

Split

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

Hvar

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Zagreb - walking food tour!

Zagreb

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ljubljana - Privately guided walking tour

Ljubljana

Truffle Hunting + Exploring Motovun

Croatia

Privately guided tour of Pula

Croatia

Guided Walking Tour of Split

Split

Private Day Trip to Cavtat & Family Farm Day for Traditional Lunch or Dinner

Croatia

Day Trip to Montenegro

Dubrovnik

Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town

Croatia

We actually worked with Sara, as Antonia was on maternity leave.

Overall, we had a truly wonderful experience! The pointers and GPS links were excellent, and we were very happy with the activities, guides, sites visited, and lodging/hotels. Sara was also fantastic to work with. Her quick responses to our messages were much appreciated!

A few suggestions and observations that might be helpful for future itineraries:

Zadar: It was a long drive to Zadar for just one night, and then having to backtrack to Plitvice seemed like a bit of a waste of time on the road. In hindsight, staying closer to Plitvice would have allowed us to get an earlier start and make better use of our time in Zadar. We also felt we could have used another night in Split and more time in Hvar.

We arrived in Zadar after 7:00 p.m., and unfortunately, our hotel experience wasn't the best. The gentleman at the front desk seemed quite annoyed that we arrived late. He basically showed us to our rooms, told us about breakfast, and left. The hotel also wasn't in a very convenient location, as there were no restaurants within walking distance, so we had to rely on Uber.

Timing Between Destinations: One other suggestion would be to provide a little more guidance on how much time to allow for driving between destinations and how much time to plan for each stop. For example, we missed some activities in Bovec because it took us longer than expected to get there. We also had a difficult time finding a place for dinner, as many restaurants were already full due to reservations. Having a better idea of how much time to allocate along the way would have helped us plan our days more effectively.

That said, these are just a few things we learned along the way. It was truly a wonderful vacation, and we appreciate all the work that went into putting together such a memorable trip. We would absolutely recommend your services!

Thank you again!

Our trip was smooth in every way. Antonia did a great job of helping us plan the trip. Prior to leaving for our trip Antonia had her colleague Nikola work with us to finalize all the details and make sure we understood each day on the trip. He answered all our questions, and we felt comfortable knowing what to expect.

While on the trip, Nikola send us a What'sApp message every evening with all the details for the following day. Towards the end of the trip we decided we wanted to cancel one of our tours. We contact Nikola and he took care of it immediately. Due to weather, we also thought it might be best to change plans for a walking tour. Nikola agreed and made it all happen. Many of our guides and drivers commented on how great Nikola and Antonia are to work with.

All of our drivers and guides were outstanding. There are several that really stood out. Zenko who drove us to and around Rovinj. Rosanna who was our tour guide at Brijuni National Park. Ivanka who guided us at Plitvice National Park.
Salvador who toured us around Split. Pietra who guided us around Montengro. Maria who toured us in old town Dubrovnik.

This was our second trip with KimKim and bravo for another seemless and wonderful journey. Once we decide when and where to go next we will not hesitate to contact KimKim.

Blessings,
Elizabeth and Robert Sawyer

Hotel Reviews

Manda Heritage Hotel

Zagreb

Authenticity & Character

Location

near downtown

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Adriatic

Rovinj

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

16 Lakes Hotel

Rakovica

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cornaro Hotel

Split

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel More

Dubrovnik

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Rovinj

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day Trip to Brijuni National Park

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Split

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hvar Day Trip from Split

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Day Trip to Montenegro - Perast & Kotor

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Gourmet Experience at Local Winery

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Wine Tasting at Local Winery on Pelješac Peninsula

Croatia

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We had an amazing trip to Croatia! The food and the people were incredible!

Robi was very helpful and responsive. This includes a last minute schedule change. Robi also sent information every night which was helpful in orienting to a new city. Everything went smoothly. Arranged transport was on time with nice cars and friendly drivers and hotels were close to citi center. Would recommend the service.

To say that Nikola and Kim Kim was great is an understatement. Everything went exactly as planned. Every evening he confirmed the next day’s activity and made sure everything was going well. If we had a question it was answered immediately. All hotel choices were in the best locations and all tour guides were excellent. Ferry tickets showed up when they were supposed to and descriptions of who was to pick us up were right on.

We really enjoyed our trip to Croatia. Has been on our list for a long time and KimKim helped make sure it did not disappoint. The trip was well planned and the logistics made it easy. virtually all the local guides were fantastic and had lots of knowledge to share. Great driver and transport throughout. Ivan was the key to making it all happen. Would recommend him and KimKim and we believe we got great value for our spend.

My wife and I The planning and booking process was so smooth and easy via Kimkim. We weren't sure what to expect, as this was our first time using Kimkim, or even with a travel agent. We were connected with Robi, who asked some clarifying questions, and was quick to respond to each correspondence. We had a LOT of back-and-forth here, uncertainties, and waffling, entirely on our side - the reason we used Kimkim was that we were both under a lot of work and personal stress at this time, so it was difficult making timely responses and decisions. Robi was so patient and helpful during this time, even as we pushed up against the 60-day deadline for booking.

We started by flying in to Pula, where Robi had arranged for a rental car to be ready for us. There was some confusion with the handoff, but it was quickly solved by messaging Robi.

Our first hotel was the Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, which was gorgeous! We especially loved the infinite pool with pool-side bar, the saunas, and the relaxation rooms, which were all included in the stay. Breakfast was delicious, and we were on our way. Robi sent us a list of recommended locations, including sights, restaurants, best places to park, etc - this was a constant throughout our trip, and very helpful! Pula was great, the amphitheater is a must-see, and the Olive Oil Museum "Oleum Histriae" was fun and informative.

We had originally planned to move on to Poreč, but the Istria 300 bicycle race was taking place there during our planned dates. Robi instead recommended us to stay in Rovinj at Hotel Lone, and we were so glad he did. This hotel was just as lovely as the last, the room he got us was even more spacious and comfortable, again we had included pool/sauna/relaxation areas, and breakfast was even better than the last. We spent a few days here exploring Istria, including the city of Rovinj, Motovun (breathtaking) with a highly recommended truffle hunting experience, Poreč, the smallest town in the world Hum, and our favorite - Grožnjan. We also stopped at Cattunar Winery, which Robi recommended to us - wow! Excellent wines, a lovely spread was included in our tasting, and the views were beautiful. We loved it; if you enjoy wine at all, you must try their varieties of Malvazija (Malvasia)!

Next on our itinerary was traveling south to Plitvice Lakes. We stayed overnight at Hotel Degenija, another beautiful spot. As the above, included sauna (though we didn't have time to enjoy it) and delicious breakfast. We took a couple bananas along with us after breakfast to enjoy in the park during our hike. We woke up early to get to the National Park as close to opening as possible per Robi's recommendation, and arrived at 0815. This was perfect, as the crowds were very light and with a little effort/timing we had much of the park to ourselves. Plitvice Lakes are amongst the most beautiful places I have ever seen. This was the highlight of the trip for me, though it truly speaks to the overall beauty of Croatia that I had a hard time deciding that.

After Plitvice, we moved on to Zadar. We stayed at Hotel Bastion in the middle of the Old Town, built into the remains of an historic fortress. Again, the room and grounds were excellent, though a slight disappointment that neither parking nor sauna/jacuzzi were included unlike previous stays, both incurring separate charges. That said, they didn't end up charging us for parking when we checked out. Robi had arranged for a city tour with a guide named Sonja, whom we absolutely loved. She was extremely personable, so thorough, and excited to answer all of our questions.

Our final location was Split, and we stayed there at Hotel Marul. The hotel didn't measure up to the prior hotels' standards. I don't blame Robi for this; sounds like there was a recent change in ownership/management and the quality has lapsed since. Split was otherwise amazing. Again, Robi had arranged for a tour of the old town and Diocletian's Palace with a local guide named Ivica, and again the guide was excellent. Finally, Robi also arranged for transportation to the airport from our hotel, which was smooth and easy.

Overall, we were very pleased with our experience, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Robi most highly. Robi was always available via WhatsApp and was quick to provide help, advice, or suggestions as needed, which really made the trip feel effortless. Thank you, Robi! Hvala!

For complete transparency, here is what was included at $7831 for two adults:
Accommodations
1 night stay at Grand Hotel Brioni Pula (Pula)
3 nights stay at Hotel Lone (Rovinj)
1 night stay at Hotel Degenija (Plitvice Lakes)
2 nights stay at Bastion Heritage Hotel—Relais & Châteaux (Zadar)
2 nights stay at Hotel Marul (Split)
Other details
Rental car from day 1 to day 8 with delivery and pick up
All accommodations with breakfast
Entrance tickets for Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private city tour in Zadar
Private city tour of Diocletian's Palace in Split
Local tax and fees
Sojorun tax
VAT
Departure airport transfer
Planing and coordination along the way
Daily communication and support through WhatsApp

What an amazing trip! We spent 19 days visiting Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Slovenia and Croatia. We did it all! Hot air balloon ride (owner Grega was very entertaining and made us feel safe) , biking around Prague, dinner cruise on the Danube, truffle hunting and oyster farms were some of our favorites.

Nikola was very attentive and easy to work with. He explained every option in the planning stage even taking multiple phone calls to answer all our questions The nightly check ins to ask about our day and give details for following day were so helpful!
Highly recommend this trip and especially Nikola!!!!

Hotel Review

Splendida Palace

Split

All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

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Staff

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day E-Bike Tour of Prague

Prague

Gary went the extra step to continuously check the radar to make sure we wouldn’t get caught in the rain. It was nice to see Prague from high above the city.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Guided Walking Tour of Bratislava

Vienna

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake

Croatia

Definitely a highlight! The owner, Grega puts on quite the show.

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Budapest Food Tour

Budapest

Our guide, George, was very knowledgeable of the city and its food. Was fun to taste some of the local food with someone who could explain its history. I even got a goulash recipe to try at home!!! Highly recommend!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

BUDAPEST – Restaurant Suggestions

Budapest

Pierrot in Buda part.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The kimkim website and communication tool worked extremely easily for us. Four of use were involved in planning and we could all see all everyone's questions and planning requests.
Robi was extremely helpful throughout our planning process for our 2 weeks in Croatia. He answered our endless questions and tried hard to make all the arrangements to meet our requests for activities and our financial request. We were able to spend 5 days bike riding on the islands with an excellent support person (Borna) traveling with us on our rides and helping out with flat tires and needed assistance. Robi provided excellent detailed recommendations throughout our travels with "pins" dropped throughout to help us navigate easily. We never felt on our own as we moved around the country starting in Zagreb and made our way through the national parks down the coast to Split and then the islands and Dubrovnik.

Hotel Reviews

Skradinski buk

Skradin

Degenija Annex rooms

Rakovica

Hotel Marul

Split

Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel

Hvar

Marko Polo Hotel

Korcula

Villa Radić

Ston

Hotel Adria

Dubrovnik

Activity Reviews

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

Adventure on Zrmanja river and overnight in Skradin

Croatia

Hiking in National Park Paklenica

Croatia

Krka National Park

Croatia

Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

Hvar island and town

Hvar

Cycling on Korčula island with options

Korčula

Cycling on Korčula island -Day 2

Korčula

Cycling Mljet island and National Park

Croatia

This day was a bit of a disappointment. We took a very early ferry, but then our bike ride was quite short. We had been told we would have options but on the day we were just given the shorter ride option. The kayaking on the lake was quite dull and we ended up with time that could have been much better used on a longer bike ride or other activities on the island. That said, the island is lovely and the monastery was fun to explore.

Cycling On Pelješac Penisula To Ston

Croatia

Cycling from Ston to Dubrovnik hinterlands and littoral

Croatia

Most beautiful ride. Needs an e-bike!

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

Visit to Zadar

Croatia

Worth a short visit - cool Roman ruins in the middle of the town.

Walking/Hiking Marjan hill

Split

Great views of the city. Worth the climb.

OPTIONAL: Sea Kayaking Hvar

Hvar

Nice kayak ride out but very tough getting back to shore. There was too much big boat traffic to make it enjoyable kayaking much of the time.

Working with Nikola for our first trip to Croatia was fantastic. It was easy to set up phone calls to plan our trip. He contacted us every day during our trip to check in and review the itinerary for the following day. He arranged, top-notch accommodations, excellent guides and lists of activities and restaurants, all of which met our needs perfectly.

Our first day in Split, we had a private tour of Diocletian’s palace given by Salvador. He was knowledgeable and friendly. The next two days we had tours of Krka park, Klis Fortress, Sibenic and Trogir guided by Ivana. She has spent so much time in the national park that she knew the location of every frog and snake! From Trogir we traveled to Dubrovnik by way of Mostar. Our driver, Alen, helped facilitate getting across the border to Bosnia and back seamlessly. The private tour of Mostar, with a guide also named Alen, was memorable and informative. In Dubrovnik, we stayed at a magnificent hotel overlooking the Adriatic sea. We received a free upgrade to a villa. The views and amenities were five star. We had a private tour of the old town with a guide who was a university trained archaeologist (also named Ivana). She had lived through the siege in the early 90s and was open to discussing her experiences.

In summary, I cannot say enough good things about how this trip turned out. Every guide, driver, and restaurant recommendation was top-notch. Most of all, I appreciate the transparency in terms of what to expect with every aspect of our trip. This was not the case with other travel companies we have used..

Hotel Reviews

Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia

Split

Perfect location in the heart of the old town of Split. Fantastic breakfast each day. Comfortable room. Friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Walkable to everything

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel More

Dubrovnik

Beautiful views. Wonderful amenities, including pools, spa and saunas. Waterfront walking path accessible to beaches and restaurants.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Split

Croatia

Enjoyed our tour with Salvador. He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

Quality of Experience

Private Day Trip to Krka National Park & Šibenik

Croatia

Ivana knows Krka like the back of her hand. Also enjoyed learning about her family and Croatian culture

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Transport

Private Half Day Tour to Klis Fortress & Trogir

Croatia

Another fun day seeing the sights and immersing in history with Ivana

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Our guide, Ivana, was fantastic. With a background in archeology, and having grown up in the old town, she offered a unique perspective. She openly discussed her experiences as a child during the siege of Dubrovnik.

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Private Walking Tour of Mostar

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Great tour with Alan. He was knowledgeable and his love of Mostar was apparent. Made a great restaurant recommendation at the end. Very interesting and informative

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Alen was fun and entertaining throughout the trip from Trogir to Mostar to Dubrovnik

Sara was top notch from the time we started arranging our trip to Croatia. Everything was arranged and all events booked perfectly. Sara always responded quickly to our questions and concerns. At the end of each day or our trip she would prepare us for the next day. Our trip was wonderful; there were no low points.

Enjoyed learning the historical perspective of the cities from our tour guides. Andrew was a fantastic guide at Plitvice Lakes National Park and KrKa National Park is stunning. Duja was very personable, helpful, and took good care of us. We always knew when and where to meet him. Croatia has many spectacular sights to see.

Hotel Review

Vila Nepos

Split

Nice fit for multiple travelers staying multiple days who would like a bit of space to relax during sight seeing experiences. Tomas was thorough during his orientation and made our stay enjoyable. Particularly enjoyed listening to the music from below in the evenings.

Authenticity & Character

Views from the windows and listening to the music or singing in the evenings.

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Activity Review

Private Guided Hike of Plitvice Lakes National Park - (Lower & Upper Lakes)

Croatia

Andrew is a wealth of knowledge!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We loved Rovinj, Plitvice lakes but really loved everything. Food tour in Zagreb was great, Boat ride to Hvar and swimming in Brac were great. Everything was great and the weather cooperated.

Hotel Reviews

Riva Marina Hvar Hotel

Hvar

This hotel is in a fabulous location, has been remodeled, has helpful staff and is a great place to stay to see Hvar.

Authenticity & Character

Recently remodeled with spacious rooms

Location

Right on harbor

Staff

Helpful. Even stood in line with our luggage while we had breakfast before we the ferry.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

We only stayed here one night but it was a great hotel with nice amenities

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Staff

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The Melegran

Rovinj

This hotel was our only disappointment in a wonderful trip. When we checked in, we were shown to the annex in the back through a dark alley, we climbed the first set of stairs and then another steep set of stairs and arrived in a room that was only big enough for a bed. When we needed to walk down the stairs, there was no motion light or switch so the first part of our descent was in darkness. The staff was friendly, we loved Rovinj but our stay could have been a disaster.

Authenticity & Character

See above

Location

Location in one town is convenient

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

See above

Activity Reviews

Zagreb - walking food tour!

Zagreb

The was a fantastic introduction to Croatia. Hides combined history and a great food experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Zagreb Leisure Day

Zagreb

We lived having free time in Zagreb to explore on our own.

Quality of Experience

Truffle hunting experience in Istria

Croatia

It was interesting and fun but hunting time was a bit short.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We walked to start hunt and walked so I can’t evaluate transport. There was an option to ride but we walked.

Free Day in Rovinj

Rovinj

Great. Loved having the day to explore.

Quality of Experience

Privately guided tour of Pula

Croatia

This was an interesting stop and good to have a guide to show us highlights and recommendation lunch spot.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar, Croatian Peka Lunch

Croatia

This was a fun excursion - different from being in town. We walked down , which I would recommend.

Quality of Experience

Food

The traditional peak lunch was delicious

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day Trip to Lovčen National Park & Cetinje

Kotor

The drive up the mountain was spectacular.

Quality of Experience

Needed a guide in Cetinje. We didn’t know what to see in town besides monastery.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Someone who could have given us more insulin Cetinje.

Transport

Private Motor Boat Excursion to Brač & the Pakleni Islands (end in Hvar)

Split

We liked stopping at two islands, the chance to swim and see the beautiful scenery by boat

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Privately guided walking tour of Kotor

Kotor

We had a wonderful guide and we joyed this walking tour.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nikola planned an incredible trip for us! We’ve never used a travel agent before and it was so worth it. Everything was tailored to our interests and the entire trip was so smooth. We had great communication with Nikola before and during the trip so there was never any stress! Our tour guides in each city (Ivana in Split, Grgo on Hvar, and Mariya in Dubrovnik) were locals who brought great insight into real Croatian life in addition to tons of knowledge about their areas. We have already recommended Kimkim, Nikola, and Croatia to everyone we talk to!

Hotel Reviews

Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia

Split

Gorgeous hotel right on People’s Square!

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Beach Bay Hvar

Hvar

Every spare minute we could spend sitting on the balcony was incredible with the view of the Adriatic. Sunset was especially stunning!

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Bota Palace

Dubrovnik

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Split

Croatia

Our tour guide Ivana was the best!

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Transport

Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

Swimming in the Adriatic and visiting so many of the islands was a trip highlight!

Wine & Oysters on Pelješac Peninsula - Half Day Trip to Ston

Croatia

Eating oysters and mussels pulled straight out of the water while we floated on a dock and listened to the waves was the best meal of our life!

Quality of Experience

Private Half Day Tour to Klis Fortress & Trogir

Croatia

Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)

Hvar

Grgo was an amazing guide who showed us so much of Hvar island that many visitors never see. We enjoyed a wine tasting in the home his family has lived in for 350 years. We can’t recommend this highly enough!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Mariya was a great guide who grew up in the Old Town and gave us a real sense of her pride in the city and the history of the Republic of Dubrovnik!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sara and all the KimKim staff were very helpful. We received quick responses and stellar customer service. I really enjoyed the 1st driver we had from Zagreb to Split. I did not enjoy the second driver as much and there seemed to be a mis communication when going to Ston. I thought we were going to be left alone to explore the are a for a bit and grab a quick lunch. He gave us a tour which was nice but not expected. We were then led toba wall and informed to cross it that it would cost 10.00 euros. I wish all that was comminicated ahead of time. We were tired and hungry and not prepared for that. We just wanted to grab a quick bite and leave but was driven to a fine dining establishment where they took about 2 hours. We all wanted to walk out. However overall, places were nice and people quite helpful.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our trip through Croatia. Tina put together an excellent itinerary that gave us the opportunity to experience Croatia from Split north through Zadar, Plitvice Lakes, Istria and finally Zagreb. We enjoyed every town we visited, and the overall routing and pace worked very well for us.

Our two private guides were among the highlights of the trip. In Split, Dino was outstanding. As a college professor of history, he did an excellent job introducing us not only to Split and Diocletian's Palace, but also to Croatian history. He was knowledgeable, engaging and brought the history of the city to life.

Our private tour of Zagreb with Josipa was equally excellent. She was one of the best guides we had on the trip and every bit on the same level as Dino. Both guides added tremendously to our understanding and enjoyment of the cities they showed us.

We used VoiceMap to explore Zadar on our own, which worked very well.

Plitvice Lakes National Park was another highlight and is an absolute must-see. It is beautiful and extremely well organized. We could easily see returning someday and spending more time exploring the park.

The accommodations were generally very good. Our room in Split was large but fairly basic. The hotel was a short walk from where we were dropped off, as we had been told, and breakfast was good.

Zrinka House near Plitvice was outstanding. The rooms were excellent, and Zrinka and her daughter Barbara provided exceptional personal service. We would highly recommend staying there.

Hotel Mauro in Poreč was another excellent choice. The location in the Old Town was perfect, the staff provided superb service, and breakfast was excellent. Because the hotel is in the pedestrian area, parking is located elsewhere, but the hotel's shuttle service between the parking lot and hotel worked very well. Parking was €20 per day, which Tina had made us aware of in advance.

The Best Western in Zagreb was very conveniently located in the heart of the city and within easy walking distance of the city center. Breakfast was excellent. Our only negative was the size of the room. It was extremely small. There was not enough room for both of us to access our luggage at the same time, so we had to take turns.

We ultimately decided to skip Hum on our drive to Zagreb and headed directly to Zagreb instead. Throughout the trip, the self-driving portion worked well, and the final transfer from our Zagreb hotel to the airport was seamless.

The primary area where our experience with KimKim and Tina could have been better was communication during the planning process. There were several occasions when questions went unanswered for days, and on one occasion I followed up by asking whether we were still working together. This became particularly concerning after we had made final payment.

To Tina's credit, when I raised the issue directly, she acknowledged my concern, apologized and addressed it. Communication improved considerably as our departure approached, we had her WhatsApp number if we needed assistance while traveling, and she checked in with us as the trip approached. Once we were in Croatia, we felt comfortable that we had a way to reach her if we needed help.

There was one unfortunate oversight involving the truffle hunting and tasting experience that was included in our package but inadvertently left out of the final itinerary. We did not discover the error until after the day it was originally supposed to occur. Tina immediately took responsibility, apologized and offered to arrange the experience for the following morning at no additional cost. We decided to continue to Zagreb instead, and Tina promptly requested a refund for the missed activity. Mistakes can happen, and we appreciated the way she handled it once it was discovered.

Overall, this was a wonderful trip, and we are very pleased with the experience Tina put together for us. The itinerary was well designed, the accommodations were well located, the driving portion worked well, and Dino and Josipa were exceptional guides. Most importantly, we came away feeling that we had experienced several very different parts of Croatia rather than simply visiting one or two major tourist destinations.

Tina deserves a great deal of credit for putting all those pieces together. More consistent and timely communication during the planning process and closer attention to the final itinerary details would have made an already excellent trip even better.

A shout out to Ivan our driver who is a superstar. Tour guides at all stops wonderful. Just a bit could be better at Lake Bled guide.

The trip was awesome! Thank you for an amazing time in Croatia.