Ivan Cosic

★★★★★ 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

Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

Hvar

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Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia

Split

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lyra Hotel Plitvice

Licko Petrovo Selo

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico

Rovinj

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tivoli Boutique Inn

Ljubljana

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Amadria Park Hotel Capital

Zagreb

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Staff

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Activity Reviews

Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town

Croatia

Day Trip to Montenegro

Dubrovnik

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

Croatia

Guided Walking Tour of Split

Split

Privately guided tour of Pula

Croatia

Truffle Hunting + Exploring Motovun

Croatia

Ljubljana - Privately guided walking tour

Ljubljana

Zagreb - walking food tour!

Zagreb

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

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.

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

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

Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

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

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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

Activity Reviews

Zagreb Leisure Day

Zagreb

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

Quality of Experience

Zagreb - walking food tour!

Zagreb

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

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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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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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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

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

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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Free Day in Rovinj

Rovinj

Great. Loved having the day to explore.

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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.

Our trip overall was great. Our guide on Hvar was a bit vague on the geography and history of the island.

On the other hand in Zagreb was amazing.

Ms. Broj Iskaznice provided the best full day tour we have ever had. She was extremely knowledgeable , well organized and flexible about accommodating our needs. You should use here for all of your guests.

Thank you Ivan,
Randall Grosberg

Good day. The whole trip was a success and really wonderful. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and courteous and professional. Our bike and kayak hosts were great. Shared homemade wine and treats and were also knowledgeable in history! Our boat crew mates for the island hop were delightful and lots of knowledge as well. Everyone was great to us even the taxi guys. It was a great trip.

Ivan did a fantastic job of listening to me and selecting activities that were fun and exciting. The drivers were professional, safe, operated clean vehicles, knowledgeable and always prompt. The tour guides (biking, kayaking, winery, guided walks) were very accommodating, service oriented, knowledgeable and comfortable to be with. The extras provided were always a nice surprise. The breakfasts in each hotel was delicious and had a huge selection to choose from. My first complaint is that the hotel in Korcula was a little warm and a little uncomfortable to sleep. I also heard another man complaining about this at the front desk. I also believe the towels were older and need to be replaced. I plan to look at a trip to Thailand for 8 people in November 2027 and hope to have the same great service that Ivan provided.

Hotel Reviews

Irini Luxury Rooms

Split

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Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel

Hvar

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Marko Polo Hotel

Korcula

Authenticity & Character

Location

Near every thing

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

All good.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to everything.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided Walking Tour of Split

Split

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Transport

Hvar Wine Tasting Excursion

Hvar

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town

Croatia

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Plitvice Lakes National Park

Split

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

Hvar

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Half Day Kayaking Excursion

Korčula

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Bike tour in Dubrovnik with lunch

Dubrovnik

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Transport

The trip was great from planning all the way through implementation. The country is beautiful, the populace is friendly. All the guides were well-versed in their subject areas and were friendly, too. We especially enjoyed Darko, Zoran, and Daniel. The accommodations were enjoyable Noteworthy were the KimKim reps Ivan and Sarah who were exceptionally responsive to our every inquiry. They were the best. We WILL use KimKim again!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Porto

Dubrovnik

Pharos Hvar Hotel

Hvar

Irini Luxury Rooms

Split

Manda Heritage Hotel

Zagreb

Activity Reviews

Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town

Croatia

Day Trip to Montenegro

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Kayaking Adventure

Dubrovnik

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

Hvar

Guided Walking Tour of Split

Split

Zagreb - walking food tour!

Zagreb

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Really enjoyed Darko!

Knowing nothing about Croatia and having heard wonderful comments, we visited for a week following an eclipse trip to Spain. Kimkim worked with Royal Croatia Tours to organize an efficient trip over one week. We stayed in Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split and Zadar along the Adriatic Shore, with day visits to Cavtat and Sibenek. We traveled by ferry and private car. There's no train service. This region's history is fascinating, from pre-Common Era to date. Dubrovnik's Old City and Split's Roman Palace were most engrossing. The hotels were all excellent, comfortable and located close to walkable destinations. All our drivers spoke excellent English, and were personable and well informed. We had good support from Ivan and Sarah, with Royal Croatia Tours. For instance, we had a boat trip cancel due to weather. They immediately refunded that cost. Cafes and gelato shops are plentiful and Croatian wine is very good. Croatia is working hard to build up its international reputation as a visitor destination, and the hospitality of its people is obvious. If you enjoy beaches, water sports, and historic sites, Croatia is a treasure.

Activity Reviews

Split Walking Food Tour

Split

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide met us promptly and provided an informative tour of the historic parts of town and the Roman Palace. We stopped at four or five cafes to sample the good croatian wine, small bites, entree and pasta courses. Croatian meals are similar to other Mediterranean countries. In addition to the food part of the tour, we learned a great deal about the construction of the huge Roman Palace, and what many subsequent regimes have done in the area.

Transport

Walking tour.

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

Croatia

Our driver and guide, Doris, was a pleasure. While she was a consummate professional, she was also personable and entertaining. She accompanied us to the little beach town of Cavtat and lunch at a family farm. It was a customized visit and we enjoyed the food, tastings and venue very much.

Our local specialist, Ivan, was extremely helpful, responsive and polite. Our guides and drivers were fun, professional and full of knowledge. We had several interesting day trips from our host cities of Dubrovnik, Zadar and Split. Overall the trip was fantastic!