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Sara Skok

As someone who loves to travel and was fortunate enough to meet amazing, friendly, and welcoming people from all over the world I truly value the human factor of travel. Being in beautiful, picturesque locations is great but having someone who can show you the hidden local treasures and introduce you to the local way of life is what takes your travel experience to another level!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Tailor-made tours: Sightseeing, Hot Air Balloon, Food & Wine, Heritage and Historical, Game of Thrones, Sailing. There is no greater excitement than working on an itinerary that involves a mix of adventure activities, historical sightseeing and appreciating the best of the region through food, wine, and local stories."

How did you get involved in travel?

"From a young age, I was interested in different cultures and especially different languages. During high school, we visited Greece and that’s when my traveling adventures started, we were welcomed by friendly locals who had a true passion for their country. In the following years as I visited other countries, I started to think about how great it would be if one day I was that someone who gets to share their own culture with others and be the bridge that connects them with all the amazing experiences Croatia has to offer. Luckily for me, I didn’t have to wait long, and I soon joined an amazing team of like-minded people eager to help you plan your next adventure! "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I was travelling around Turkey with my friends and on our last evening in Istanbul we decided to sit at a local bar where they were playing live music. The atmosphere was great, and they started to play one song that was obviously a fan favorite among the locals. There was a group of people walking by and one girl from the group stopped and was so excited to hear the song. She started holding hands with her friends and dance, soon they were inside and people got up from their tables to join in on the dance. My friends and I joined in as well and it was a perfect ending to our amazing trip!"

Sara is part of the following groups: Slovenia Travel Agents, Croatia Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Walking Tour of Zagreb (+ Strukli)

Enjoy a walking tour of Zagreb's buzzing historical city center, complete with a ride on the funicular and visits to all the famous sites and buildings the Croatian capital has to offer!Zagreb is roughly divided into two separate parts: Upper Town and Lower Town. Expanded from two medieval...

Wine Tasting on Hvar

Get to know Hvar's 2,400-year history through its vineyards. The island has produced delicious varietals for centuries, starting with the ancient Greeks who first planted vines on Hvar in the 4th century BCE. The Stari Grad Plain is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and where you'll find most of the...

Truffle Hunting in Motovun Forest

Surrounding the ancient sleepy hilltowns of Motovun, Buzet, and Vrh lies damp and dark woods, the perfect environment—and prime-hunting ground—for the elusive truffle. This valuable subterranean fungus has a delicate nutty and mushroomy taste making it a highly prized delicacy among foodies. As...

Recent trip reviews for Sara

Croatian Dream Trip
Croatia | Oct 17 - Nov 1, 2026

Stephanie
Stephanie a.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2026
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... Read more

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
House Flora
Rastovača
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heritage Villa Nobile
Dubrovnik
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Piazza Heritage Hotel
Split
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bastion Heritage Hotel—Relais & Châteaux
Zadar
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Adriatic
Rovinj
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amadria Park Hotel Capital
Zagreb
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Walking Tour of Zagreb
Private Walking Tour of Zagreb
Zagreb
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hvar Day Trip from Split
Hvar Day Trip from Split
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Walking Tour of Split
Private Walking Tour of Split
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sara Skok

We had the most marvelous, wonderful trip to Croatia and Slovenia
Slovenia | Sep 22 - Oct 6, 2026

Phyllis
Phyllis R.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026
We had the most marvelous, wonderful trip to Croatia and Slovenia. Spent 14 days there and every one of them was great. I thank Sara so much for her help in planning and making the necessary arrangements for this trip. I thought I could do this on my own but realized I needed help. Sara provided great suggestions and was with us every step of the way. From hotel arrangements to restaurant recommendations we were so impressed. Sara provided local guides in every city we visited and they were... Read more

We had the most marvelous, wonderful trip to Croatia and Slovenia. Spent 14 days there and every one of them was great. I thank Sara so much for her help in planning and making the necessary arrangements for this trip. I thought I could do this on my own but realized I needed help. Sara provided great suggestions and was with us every step of the way. From hotel arrangements to restaurant recommendations we were so impressed. Sara provided local guides in every city we visited and they were bright, enthusiastic and added so much to our experiences. Our drivers were always on time and we felt safe and glad to have each of them. I can't say enough of how great this trip was for us and give Sara 5 stars for everything she did to make this possible. If anyone is considering these destinations, you will not be disappointed. Croatia and Slovenia exceeded my expectations for beauty, cleanliness, friendly people and great food!
Thanks again Sara.

Hotel Reviews
Villa Tuttorotto
Rovinj

We loved Rovinj and this hotel was in a great location. Spacious room and clean. Fantastic bathroom - I like a good bathroom which is a requirement for me. One of our best meals was in Rovinj. Don't miss this city of going to Croatia.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Could walk everywhere from this hotel. Harbor and downtown area.
Staff
very helpful and polite staff - always remembered us when we came and went. Felt like family
Cleanliness & Comfort
One of the best bathrooms ever! Entering this charming hotel and then entering this room with an enormous bathroom was truly unexpected. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Hotel Degenija
Rakovica

Not a lot of choices by Plitvice National Park but this hotel was more than adequate. Clean and convenient to the park. Hotel had a restaurant across the path which was good.

Beach Bay Hvar
Hvar

This hotel was located in a great location. Clean and spacious room. Helpful staff. One of the bests meals EVER at the Mediterraneo Restaurant in Hvar. Not connected to the hotel but in walking distance. Fun place to be.

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Activity Reviews
Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Croatia

This was a fun activity. We were greeted by the owner of the estate we presented us with samples of wine and brandy that are produced on their property. She explained the difference between the white and black truffles and showed us the variety of ways they are used. We were treated to a lovely lunch of eggs with truffles as well as homemade breads.

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Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

I was really looking forward to taking the walking tour of Plitvice. The lakes are beautiful and the area surrounding it incredibly well maintained. Our guide took us on various paths so we were able to see some of the lower and upper lakes. Nice break from the cities.

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Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Slovenia

We had a lovely guide in Ljubljana. Due to the EU bike championship race going on that morning our guide altered our original and took us up the funicular to the Castle first. We toured the castle and then retraced our steps. We were shown the bridges that separate the two sides of the city and explained the triple bridge with the attendant dragons guarding the city. Beautiful city with fantastic restaurants and shops that line the river on both sides.

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Private Walking Tour of Split
Private Walking Tour of Split
Croatia

We absolutely loved Split. Hard to separate out all the tour guides we had but I know it was a great experience. Split was worth every minute we stayed there.

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Day Trip to Bled Lake & a small town of Radovljica
Day Trip to Bled Lake & a small town of Radovljica
Ljubljana

Lake Bled was beautiful. A great way to end our trip. However we were supposed to have gone to Radovljica and that never happened. It was apparent to us that our driver was also doing work for a company that was picking up people from LJU airport. We were supposed to have been picked up at Lake Bled at 2:00 and then gone to Radovljica. Our driver informed us the pickup would be at 3:00 and he never took us or stopped at the town. He was a nice person but was obviously juggling two separate jobs.

Quality of Experience
Private Half Day Tour to Klis Fortress & Trogir
Private Half Day Tour to Klis Fortress & Trogir
Croatia

The tour guide that took us to Kliss Fortress and then Trogir was also great. Very knowledgeable.

Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar

We had a great guide in Hvar who drove us all over the island explaining so much about life there. This was a half day tour and we enjoyed every minute. Learned a lot and felt safe and comfortable the entire time. He took us to a konoba which was so much fun. He made the day really special.

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

We had two different guides in Dubrovnik and both were wonderful. They were able to explain the history of the city as well as general history of the country before, during and present. We learned so much about the homeland war of 1991 and breakup of Yugoslavia. Fascinating. They both went above and beyond insofar as the time they spent with us and their overall knowledge of the city and country.

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Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 21, 2026

Hi Phyllis,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the trip!

I am delighted to hear you had a wonderful time - it was a true pleasure helping you plan this adventure, and I wish you and your husband many amazing trips in the future.

Hopefully you will visit us again!

Best regards from Croatia,
Sara

Sara was top notch from the time we started a...
Croatia | Sep 21 - Oct 4, 2026

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Dean H.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

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.

Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 12, 2026
Hi Dean, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! It was a true pleasure working with you and your group throughout your stay, and I’m so happy to hear that you had an amazing trip. I also want to thank you once again for putting your trust in me. I’m really glad we had the opportunity to help you experience Croatia, meet some wonderful people along the way, and hopefully create memories that you’ll cherish for years to come. Please send my best to everyone in... Read more

Hi Dean,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review!

It was a true pleasure working with you and your group throughout your stay, and I’m so happy to hear that you had an amazing trip.

I also want to thank you once again for putting your trust in me. I’m really glad we had the opportunity to help you experience Croatia, meet some wonderful people along the way, and hopefully create memories that you’ll cherish for years to come.

Please send my best to everyone in the group! I hope you’re already missing Croatia a little, and that many more wonderful adventures await you all.

Wishing you all the best!

Warm regards,
Sara

Beautiful country
Croatia | Sep 18 - Sep 25, 2026

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Bonnie P.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026
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. Read more

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

Andrew is a wealth of knowledge!

Quality of Experience
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Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 12, 2026

Hi Bonnie,

It was such a pleasure to hear about your experience, and I’m so glad you had an amazing time!

I’m especially happy to hear that Andrew and Duje stood out and helped make your trip even more memorable. I’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to both of them!

I hope you have many more wonderful adventures ahead, and that we’ll have the opportunity to work together again in the future.

Wishing you all the best!

Warm regards from Croatia,
Sara

Kimkim rocks
Croatia | Sep 18 - Sep 25, 2026

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Janet P.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2026
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... Read more

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.

Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 12, 2026

Hi Janet,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I truly hope you and your group had a wonderful trip and made some lovely memories along the way.

I also really appreciate you taking the time to share your detailed feedback. Your insights are very valuable and allow us to improve and grow!

I hope you have many more exciting adventures ahead!

Wishing you all the best,
Sara

My sister did most of the planning with Sara ...
Croatia | Sep 18 - Sep 25, 2026

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Teresa M.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2026
My sister did most of the planning with Sara but it seemed to go very well. Read more

My sister did most of the planning with Sara but it seemed to go very well.

Hotel Review
Vila Nepos
Split

Great location. Good views of the castle. Nice to have a washer and dryer inside the unit.

Authenticity & Character
Right inside the castle
Location
Walking distance to everything.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Oct 12, 2026

Hi Teresa,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review!

I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Villa Nepos. It was truly a pleasure working with you and your group throughout your trip!

I hope you all have many more wonderful adventures ahead, and if I can ever be of assistance with your future travels, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Wishing you all the best!

Warm regards,
Sara

Sara was amazing every step of the way. We l...
Croatia | Jun 21 - Jun 27, 2026

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Miriam J.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026
Sara was amazing every step of the way. We loved all of our experiences and everything was seamless. We hope to come back. Read more

Sara was amazing every step of the way. We loved all of our experiences and everything was seamless. We hope to come back.

Hotel Reviews
Luxury Rooms Il Ponte
Trogir
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great, but very hot and AC couldn’t keep up.
Villa Malo More
Dubrovnik
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Nora Hvar
Hvar
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vila Nepos
Split
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Jul 01, 2026

Hi Miriam,

Thank you for your kind words! There is no better praise than when our guests would like to visit Croatia again :)

I hope your family + Daisy had a wonderful time, and I wish you a great rest of your summer!

Sending best regards from Croatia,
Sara

We had an incredible trip to Croatia!!
Croatia | May 21 - Jun 2, 2026

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Serge P.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2026
We had an incredible trip to Croatia!! Our local representative, Sara, was outstanding from the moment we started planning the trip to the end. Sara helped us plan an incredible journey, and was very patient and responsive to all the questions we had before the trip started. During our trip Sara stayed in touch with us every day, responding to questions and providing us with an update on the next day’s activities! The trip ended up being spectacular. The hotels, restaurants and experiences... Read more

We had an incredible trip to Croatia!! Our local representative, Sara, was outstanding from the moment we started planning the trip to the end. Sara helped us plan an incredible journey, and was very patient and responsive to all the questions we had before the trip started. During our trip Sara stayed in touch with us every day, responding to questions and providing us with an update on the next day’s activities!

The trip ended up being spectacular. The hotels, restaurants and experiences were top notch h and I would recommend using this group for any upcoming trips!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel More
Dubrovnik

The best hotel we stayed in Croatia!!! This is a first class hotel with a beautiful pool, pool bar and great sea swimming area. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Out of the center craziness, but a very short walk to the hotel!
Staff
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Beach Bay Hvar
Hvar

A beautiful hotel a very short walk to the center of town. A great sea view with great lounges facing the sea.

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Time Boutique Hotel
Split

The hotel was very nice but it was a bit out of the old town. There were some advantages being out of the center of activity, but being a bit closer would have been nicer. The rooms were a bit tight, but nicely set up.

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16 Lakes Hotel
Rakovica

The hotel was very close to the National Park and had a great outdoor pool which we enjoyed after a long day hiking. We also had cocktails and dinner which was very good.

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Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico
Rovinj
Amadria Park Hotel Capital
Zagreb

A beautiful hotel in a restored bank building very close to the center of town. Our room had a window facing the street, which we enjoyed. The included breakfast was first class!

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Activity Reviews
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Croatia

I felt that this tour was fair. We went to a family home where we did some vegetable picking and then we helped prepare a meal. It was interesting and enjoyed roasting the veal in their old outdoor oven. It might have been a bit too long of a tour, but still had a good time.

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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar

Grgo was an amazing and entertaining guide. He showed us some of the nose beautiful places on Hbar. We went to his family home and we had a wine tasting of their wines and alas snacked on some local delicacies. We continued our tour and went to a beautiful seaside village Verboska. Afterwards, he took us to a wonderful restaurant where we dined on some very fresh local fish. A really great tour!!

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Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

The national park was incredible. I wish we had more time there to explore more of the park. Our guide was very knowledgeable.

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Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate
Croatia

Visiting this local family and going out with their dogs to find truffles was a great treat! The dogs were very active and they were very good at finding truffles. The lunch was just delicious!!

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Food
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Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Jun 19, 2026

Hi Serge,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about the trip! It was a pleasure working with your group and I am so happy to hear you had a wonderful time during your stay. Thank you for putting your trust in me and don't hesitate to reach out to Kimkim for any future adventures!

Wishing you all the best,
Sara

Great trip and excellent support
Croatia | May 13 - May 22, 2026

Lesley
Lesley M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Our custom trip to Croatia focused on history and local food experiences. The itinerary was well organized, and the pacing allowed us to really enjoy the destinations.
Our tour coordinator, Sara, was fantastic to work with. She handled all the planning and logistics seamlessly, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
The local guides provided by kimkim were also a definite highlight of the trip. In particular, Petra was fun and entertaining during our wonderful tour of...
Read more

Our custom trip to Croatia focused on history and local food experiences. The itinerary was well organized, and the pacing allowed us to really enjoy the destinations.
Our tour coordinator, Sara, was fantastic to work with. She handled all the planning and logistics seamlessly, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
The local guides provided by kimkim were also a definite highlight of the trip. In particular, Petra was fun and entertaining during our wonderful tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park, and Grgo was excellent during our time in Hvar. Both were incredibly knowledgeable and added a lot of value to our experience.
I'd definitely recommend kimkim if you want a tailored trip with reliable local expertise and great support.

Hotel Reviews
Makarun Heritage Rooms
Split

Makarun Heritage Rooms in Split provided a wonderful stay. The service was spectacular, and we loved the spacious and beautiful rooms. It truly stood out to us as one of the best accommodations on the trip.

Almayer Art & Heritage Hotel
Zadar

Our stay at the Almayer Art & Heritage Hotel in Zadar was fantastic. The room was absolutely stunning, and we loved the design and comfort it offered. Despite the not-so-great weather, the accommodations were excellent, making it one of our favorite stays during the trip. The breakfast served was outstanding.

Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

The Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park with Petra was an incredible experience. She was so special and really made our tour unforgettable. We appreciated her expertise and the personal touch she brought to the tour.

Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Croatia

The Konavle Region Culinary Experience was a delightful activity. We loved the cooking class and just how everything was organized. It was a great way to immerse ourselves in the local culture and enjoy the culinary offerings of the region.

Hvar Day Trip from Split
Hvar Day Trip from Split
Croatia

Our day trip to Hvar from Split was a spectacular highlight of our trip. The personal trip around the island was amazing, and the visit to the wine cellar followed by a delicious lunch was just unbelievable. It was such a memorable experience and definitely one of our favorite activities.

Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Jun 26, 2026

Hi Lesley,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy to hear you and Dana had a great time and I will be sure to pass on your comments to Petra and Grgo.

It was a pleasure hosting you and thank you once again for putting your trust in me an Kimkim. We would be delighted to welcome you back and I wish you many exciting adventures in the future!

Sending my best from Zagreb,
Sara

Lincoln's and Frančeska's trip "back home" to Bosnia and Croatia, where we started 56 years ago. As as traveled from Zagreb to Banja Luka, from Plicvice to Zadar, along the Adriatic Coast towns of Šibenik, Trogir, Split and Klis fortress and were treated to a sumptuous homemade meal of Croatian dishes and delicacies, each day brought new magic and surprises. The most wonderful of which was all about the warmth and welcoming and helpfulness of the people we met. We were truly blessed by the guides that our Antonia and Sara provided an each new venue. Our driver, Duje, became to us much more than an able and reliable guide, but a friend. At Split-Klis, Vanna shepherded us on an all-day historical and culinary experience. We fell in love with A
Croatia | Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2025

Frančeska
Frančeska W.
Burke, VA | Reviewed on Jan 02, 2026
Our local specialists were the Kimkim Croatian team of Antonia and Sara, who worked closely with me to develop a beautifully customized trip plan that took us to Bosnia (Banja Luka and Mostar), as well as to many points of interest in Croatia, especially along the Dalmatian Coast. It was the Mother - Son journey of a lifetime! Read more

Our local specialists were the Kimkim Croatian team of Antonia and Sara, who worked closely with me to develop a beautifully customized trip plan that took us to Bosnia (Banja Luka and Mostar), as well as to many points of interest in Croatia, especially along the Dalmatian Coast. It was the Mother - Son journey of a lifetime!

Hotel Reviews
Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia
Split

upgraded, large room.. however nightly concerts were noisy and unavoidable.

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Staff was attentive and helpful with parking and luggage.
Cleanliness & Comfort
normal
Manda Heritage Hotel
Zagreb

The Manda was our home base in Zargreb and we love being there. Also, had two toilets; very useful!

Authenticity & Character
Friendliness.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
everything perfect
Boutique Villa Pearl of Plitvice
Authenticity & Character
It is in the woods; all modern conveniences. A beautiful setting and spacious rooms.
Location
Gorgeous. Next to Plicvice Lakes. Lovely couple who prepared breakfast. Coszy, comfortable, 5-star
Staff
Such a sweet and friendly couple served breakfast
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Ideja

Hotel Ideja was a wonderful surprise. The hotel hosts exuded warmth , welcome, extra care for some of our needs, a great breakfast, and -- yes -- heated bathroom floors! It was our favorite, where we felt cared about and at home by the staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy access to all important historical sites & Christmas Market and the green Vrbas River.
Cleanliness & Comfort
everything. and when a needed clothing cleaned it was handled immediately with a smile.
Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Zadar
Private Walking Tour of Zadar
Croatia

The highlight of our visit to Zadar was the Sea Organ, and the sunset over the Sea Organ and amazing astrological Sun & planets installation.

Quality of Experience
Private Walking Tour of Banja Luka
Banja Luka

The walking tour and our complete 3-days experience in Banja Luka was a highlight of our trip. The area has many interesting archeological sights of interest and to explore on our own, and a charming Christmas Market. We loved the Ideaja Hotel & staff.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Game of Thrones Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Game of Thrones Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

IVANNA was an excellent guide that explained in detail the Game of Thrones experience.

Quality of Experience
Culinary Experience in Klis Area
Culinary Experience in Klis Area
Croatia

See more about this in the review of the Day that took us to Klis fortress and culinary experienc

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

I have already shared many details about our first da getting to know Split, Diocletian's palace, and especially the tour of Klis fortresss and subsequent banquet. This day was one of the greatest highlights of our Trip, i which our guide Yanna made all the difference.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Warmth, friendship, delightful hospitality, extraordinary cuisine.
Transport
We loved our driver and appreciated his good humor and patience!
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

We had a wonderful tour and a fantastic tour guide in Želko. There is no way to put into meaningful words the beauty and majesty of the park and its rock formations, spectacular water falls, a thoroughly informative and enjoyable 3-hour hike.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Wine Tasting in Mostar area
Mostar

We were privileged to visit a real working winery, despite the fact that wineries were al close for the Winter. This was an authentic winery experience for which we are most grateful and that met one of the primary objectives of our Trip Plan. Thank you!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were prepared for us and provided a thorough overview of the winery operation.
Hvar Day Trip from Split
Hvar Day Trip from Split
Croatia

GRGO was an engaging and very informative guide, who provided a detailed overview of HVAR. We were privileged to see his winery operation; we especially enjoyed his crna vino and enjoyed meeting his wife . We were fed a delicious home-cooked veal cutlet dinner. This was a uniquely arranged experience that meant a lot to us.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Walking Tour of Zagreb
Private Walking Tour of Zagreb
Zagreb

Our guide Josipa 's enthusiasm and love for her city opened our eyes, and -- because of her -- we also feel in love with Zabrgreb. We want to return!

Quality of Experience
Yes ! Josipa!
Local specialist: Sara Skok
Sara
Sara Skok
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Jan 07, 2026

Dear Frančeska,

Thank you so much for your kind words!

Antonia and I are happy you and Lincoln enjoyed your stay and had such a great connection with the guides. Thank you for putting your trust in us. It was a privilege to organize such a special mother and son trip!

Hopefully, our paths will cross again, and we will get an opportunity to meet in person!

Sending warmest regards from snowy Zagreb,
Sara