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Nikola Vojvodić

Born and raised on a small island in North Dalmatia, Nikola is an expert in adding a local, authentic touch to your Croatian adventure. His life-long dream is to visit every one of Croatia's 1000 islands and islets, and is steadily getting closer to achieving his goal. He creates itineraries that will cater to every individual interest for a truly one of a kind vacation.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Tailor-made tours: Sightseeing, Hot Air Balloon, Food & Wine, Heritage and Historical, Birdwatching, 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?

"Living on an island which attracted a number of visitors in the summertime, I was involved in the family business from early childhood. I loved being surrounded by people from different countries and cultures and showing them my hometown, so choosing a career in tourism was a natural decision for me."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"A month spent on a solo walk along the Camino (French Way) - starting my journey in France, and ending in Fisterra, Spain (The End of The World). During the course of a month, I met an array of different people, made life-long friendships all over the world, and grew as a person. "

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Recent trip reviews for Nikola

Our Slovenia/Croatia
Croatia | May 3 - May 17, 2024

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Susan G.
Orlando, FL | Reviewed on May 20, 2024
Our Slovenia/Croatia trip was so amazing and beyond our expectations! Nikola did an exceptional job in planning, orchestrating and following up on everything, start to finish. He listened attentively to the kind of trip we wanted and worked to make it all perfect! We especially appreciated the evening before check ins and availability 24/7! In Slovenia we had a car which was loads of fun for exploring and making it an adventure. The side trips in both Slovenia and Croatia were... Read more

Our Slovenia/Croatia trip was so amazing and beyond our expectations! Nikola did an exceptional job in planning, orchestrating and following up on everything, start to finish. He listened attentively to the kind of trip we wanted and worked to make it all perfect! We especially appreciated the evening before check ins and availability 24/7! In Slovenia we had a car which was loads of fun for exploring and making it an adventure. The side trips in both Slovenia and Croatia were especially enjoyable: the beekeeper, Skocjan caves, truffle hunting, cycling tour, wine and food tour, Ston oyster experience, cooking dinner on a local farm. Accommodations were perfect and we especially loved the winery in Bale, hotel in Hvar. All in all ours was a great trip ! Than you, KimKim and Nikola for a truly remarkable memory!

Hotel Reviews
Meneghetti
Bale

AWESOME and we even got a complimentary upgrade!

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Hotel Moeesy, Blue & Green Oasis
Hvar

WONDERFUL...beautiful views!

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Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Slovenia, Istria, Trieste Triple Delignt!
Slovenia | May 3 - May 15, 2024

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Brian L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 17, 2024
Nikola, our local specialist, was the very best! We did a self-drive 2 week tour around Slovenia, Istria and Trieste. Flawless execution in planning the trip, an amazing App to follow during the trip of directions, sites, hotel and restaurant reservations, etc, with outstanding daily follow through to ensure that each day's activities and reservations were correctly handled and in place. Nikola was always pleasant every step of the way. We would recommend him without question for trip... Read more

Nikola, our local specialist, was the very best! We did a self-drive 2 week tour around Slovenia, Istria and Trieste. Flawless execution in planning the trip, an amazing App to follow during the trip of directions, sites, hotel and restaurant reservations, etc, with outstanding daily follow through to ensure that each day's activities and reservations were correctly handled and in place. Nikola was always pleasant every step of the way. We would recommend him without question for trip planning in Slovenia and Croatia and Trieste! Thanks for a memorable holiday!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Heritage
Ljubljana

Great location. Very friendly staff. outstanding breakfast. A historic hotel in the center of town. Only feedback from us: the room was a bit small and cramped, including bathroom

Authenticity & Character
Location
The very center of the old city
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Plesnik
Solčava

What a view of the Julian Alps and the Logar Valley from our room! Room was spacious and lovely. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Our dinner there as more "traditional' and 'fussy' in Slovenian cuisine. Though tasty, we do prefer more modern cuisine. That is a personal preference.

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Penzion Berc
Bled

Lovely large room and bathroom. Walking distance within minutes to Lake Bled and its surroundings. Had a nice 'Alpine' charm to it. The restaurant which we dined in once was delicious -- all very well prepared. Great and varied breakfast too. Very pleasant staff at reception, in restaurant and the owners.

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Hotel Dobra Vila
Bovec

A beautiful boutique hotel in a beautiful setting surrounded by mountains. The room was lovely with views from all windows. We were disappointed in the bathroom. It contained a claw foot tub with a hand held shower, but did not contain either stand up in the tub for showering or a stand alone shower. As tall people who are used to showers, this was a disappointment. Their breakfast was amazing in how it was beautifully displayed and the quality and the choices. Staff were lovely!

Authenticity & Character
Location
The nicest place in Bovic, in our opinion!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Melegran
Rovinj

The best location in the Old Town on a quiet street. Very atmospheric to be in old quarters with its rooms in several separate entrances around the reception. Staff were wonderful. A bit difficult to find the distant parking area, but the staff were outstanding in picking us up with electric cart to take us into the Old Town and to the hotel (one cannot drive into the Old Town), as well as o n departure taking us with luggage back to car. Our first room had issues in that the hotel key to turn on lights resulted in dimming out to nothing after a few minutes! While this could not be repaired, there was a similar room next door that we were able to move into and that worked well. Room was charming and adequate size (not spacious); the bathroom was a bit small for two adults.

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Activity Reviews
Visit Lipica Stud Farm
Visit Lipica Stud Farm
Slovenia

Who knew this existed in Slovenia?!?!? We were certainly aware of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna from past European trips. Very interesting tour! We appreciated the private tour as we saw lots of group tours while were there that appeared to be crowded. Our guide was very informative. She told us about the show and offered us the opportunity to attend it for an additional 7 euro per person (above what had been paid for the private tour) We were lucky enough to have our tour on a Friday afternoon, right before the horse show which is only offered then (or perhaps at one other time in the week?). This was most enjoyable!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Slovenia

Our guide (?Ekelena? -- pardon the spelling!!) was terrific -- knowledgeable, nice, informative and did cover all the highlights in the given time. We would certainly recommend her for others!

Quality of Experience
Ljubliana is a wonderful strolling town
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Our guide (also ?Ekelena? by name!! -- excuse the spelling!) was terrific. Very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the history of Slovenia, Croatia and the former Yugoslavia (and of Tito). Not sure there is much in Bled itself for a guide to expound upon (unlike eg Ljublijana or Trieste) , but she filled the time with teaching us about other things. The Pletna boat ride is a bit touristy but the only way to get to the very interesting island and church. We enjoyed sitting down there in cafe and having coffee and traditonal cake with her.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Walking Tour of Trieste
Private Walking Tour of Trieste
Trieste

Demian (?spelling) was an outstanding guide. We learned so much about the history of Trieste and Istria in a well balance way of understanding its complex history. He spent a bit more time than the allotted time to show us as much as possible. Friendly, intelligent and with good humor, Demian (as a Slovenian with a personal history for Istria and Trieste going back to his grandparents, etc) made this beautiful city come to life for us . This was our favorite tour of the entire trip for sure!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Nikola and all our guides were fabulous! Made our trip more memorable!
Croatia | Apr 29 - May 6, 2024

Cathy
Cathy B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on May 14, 2024
Nikola with Kim Kim was so great! Our trip in Croatia to Blue Cave was canceled due to weather in the morning. He jumped through hoops to get our schedule rearranged, and we were able to go to Blue Cave the next day! He was very accommodating and worked with all of our requests! This was a mother daughter trip and we are very active, Nikola found us several adventures! Our guides were all fabulous! I wish I could remember their names! They all had great personalities and were a wealth... Read more

Nikola with Kim Kim was so great! Our trip in Croatia to Blue Cave was canceled due to weather in the morning. He jumped through hoops to get our schedule rearranged, and we were able to go to Blue Cave the next day! He was very accommodating and worked with all of our requests! This was a mother daughter trip and we are very active, Nikola found us several adventures!

Our guides were all fabulous! I wish I could remember their names! They all had great personalities and were a wealth of information. They always shared personal insight beyond what the script was, and had great advice for a good approach to the rest of the day! They were very personable and shared their personal experiences with us. We had a female guide in Dubrovnik who was a trained geologist, and female guide in Split who showed us the water falls, and a female guide who did a fabulous tasting tour of the "green space" their farmers market.

Hotel Review
Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Loved this hotel! Gorgeous views of the sea, light and air space, nice and roomy! The staff was helpful, and the hotel had good amenities. It was within walking distance to some excellent restaurants!

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Activity Reviews
Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting
Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting
Croatia

If you love oysters, this is a must do! In addition to eating several fresh oysters, they prepared mussels for us too! And of course wine! Great education on how they are grown and harvested.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gourmet Experience at Local Winery
Gourmet Experience at Local Winery
Croatia

This was our lunch stop after the waterfalls, very worthwhile and so much more than we expected! Four course lunch paired with each of their wines, along with education. The hostess was very friendly and interesting!

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on May 16, 2024

Hi Cathy,

Thank you for taking the time to leave me a review and for your kind words!

I’m glad you were able to experience the beauty of the Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands after all and had a great time in Croatia! I will be sure to pass on your feedback to our guides and want to thank you and Chloe for being such wonderful guests. I hope you brought home only the best memories of Croatia and that you will consider visiting our amazing country again!

I wish you both all the best,
Nikola

Our Croatian guides were fabulous-Nikolina in...
Croatia | Oct 11 - Oct 18, 2023

Lisa
Lisa C.
Santa Rosa, CA | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023
Our Croatian guides were fabulous-Nikolina in Dubrovnik, the Kameni Dvori family in Konavle- with cooking lesson, wines and dinner, Peter from Dubrovnik/ Ston-where we had the most amazing oysters-raw and fried, Petar in Korchula for Steve’s bicycle tour, Grgo in Hvar/ Stari Grad/ Verboska/ with lunch prepared by his family at their konoba, and, lastly, Ivana for the historical tour of the Diocletian Palace. All we’re knowledgeable, friendly and added unforgettable memories for our Croatian... Read more

Our Croatian guides were fabulous-Nikolina in Dubrovnik, the Kameni Dvori family in Konavle- with cooking lesson, wines and dinner, Peter from Dubrovnik/ Ston-where we had the most amazing oysters-raw and fried, Petar in Korchula for Steve’s bicycle tour, Grgo in Hvar/ Stari Grad/ Verboska/ with lunch prepared by his family at their konoba, and, lastly, Ivana for the historical tour of the Diocletian Palace. All we’re knowledgeable, friendly and added unforgettable memories for our Croatian experience. And Nikola! He gave us a vacation of a lifetime. We have him our budget and our list of what we wanted to see and he created a vacation that was doable within our time frame and wallet. The accommodations were centrally located, clean and modern, with delicious European style breakfasts and friendly, informative concierges/ receptionists. We will use Kimkim for our next vacation!

Hotel Reviews
Apartments More Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Zuviteo Residence
Korčula
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heritage Hotel Dea
Hvar
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Balatura Split Luxury Rooms
Split
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Location
Staff
Activity Reviews
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Croatia

The farm/ gardens were full of fruit and vegetables that we used for our cooking lesson/ dinner. The wines made on the premises were delicious and our group of fellow diners were friendly and our hosts, entertaining.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Morning)
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Morning)
Croatia

Grgo was such a joy to spend time with. His knowledge of English, his equal respect for both my husband and me, his sense of humor and his obvious love for his country, his family and being a guide made him my favorite ambassador for Croatia.

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 23, 2023
Hi Lisa,
I'm so happy to hear you and Steve had such a memorable vacation!
We are very fortunate to have amazing partners who share our vision of what kind of experiences we want to provide for our travelers, and I’ll be sure to pass on your comments to them.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for trusting me with planning your Croatian adventure. Kimkim is perfect for getting in touch with local experts and working together on a unique trip tailored to your preferences!...
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Hi Lisa,
I'm so happy to hear you and Steve had such a memorable vacation!
We are very fortunate to have amazing partners who share our vision of what kind of experiences we want to provide for our travelers, and I’ll be sure to pass on your comments to them.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for trusting me with planning your Croatian adventure. Kimkim is perfect for getting in touch with local experts and working together on a unique trip tailored to your preferences!
Working on this trip with you and Steve was truly a pleasure and I hope you will consider visiting Croatia again. I wish you both all the best,
Nikola

Croatian Honeymoon dream come true
Croatia | Sep 28 - Oct 8, 2023

Cheryl
Cheryl T.
Wake Forest, NC | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
Nikkola was wonderful in every aspect of coordinating our trip to Croatia. He was extremely patient and flexible when our dates of travel changed and was able to accommodate our wishes with the new dates of travel. The accommodations, drivers, guides that Nikkola arranged were top-notch. I would recommend Nikkola for a stress free trip to Croatia or anywhere. Thank you Nikkola for making our honeymoon so incredibly special. Read more

Nikkola was wonderful in every aspect of coordinating our trip to Croatia. He was extremely patient and flexible when our dates of travel changed and was able to accommodate our wishes with the new dates of travel. The accommodations, drivers, guides that Nikkola arranged were top-notch. I would recommend Nikkola for a stress free trip to Croatia or anywhere. Thank you Nikkola for making our honeymoon so incredibly special.

Hotel Reviews
Zuviteo Residence
Korčula

Wonderful accommodations, staff, location.

Authenticity & Character
In the heart of old town in an old building but with modern updates.
Location
Close to everything
Staff
Edo, the driver was gracious and so accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless!
16 Lakes Hotel
Rakovica

Wonderful hotel close to Plitvice NP.

Authenticity & Character
Modern yet homey, quality in every aspect
Location
Convenient to Plitvice NP
Staff
Antonio went above and beyond to help us plan our trip to Plitvice NP. He was there for our every need.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Teuta
Trogir

Conveniently located in Trogir.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The hotel staff were beyond accommodating. Met us to help us with our luggage, were able to contact car rental and get returned for us, packed us a breakfast to go for early departure - went above and beyond!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfy, clean and quality
Activity Reviews
Elafiti Islands - Private Half Day Sailing Tour
Elafiti Islands - Private Half Day Sailing Tour
Dubrovnik

We were not able to sail because there was no wind which was disappointing but certainly not our guides fault. Peter was wonderful and made the trip enjoyable in spite of the inability to sail

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Island of Hvar Cycling Tour
Private Island of Hvar Cycling Tour
Croatia

My husband and I were the only two on this small group cycling tour. It was wonderful to get out of the city and see more of Hvar.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
JJ, our guide was knowledge, fun and tailored the experience for our needs.
Transport
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 18, 2023

Hi Cheryl,

Thank you for your reviews and kind words!

We greatly appreciate our guests' input and all the reviews they provide us with to ensure the best possible experience for any future travelers. I’m happy to hear everything went smoothly and that you had a great honeymoon trip! Working on this trip with you was truly a pleasure and I’m very thankful I was able to introduce you to beautiful Croatia!

Hope you will visit again and wish you all the best,
Nikola

Our guides Evana in Split, Jelena in Hvar and...
Croatia | Sep 22 - Sep 29, 2023

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Lisa S.
Quincy, MA | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2023
Our guides Evana in Split, Jelena in Hvar and Nika in Dubrovnik were absolutely amazing. They took their time with us, and we felt very comfortable around them. Jelena was especially nice, we laughed with her, shared family stories and family photos, she felt like she was part of our family. Each of them were very knowledgeable about their cities and made each tour informative and memorable. The most memorable part of our trip would have to be the bicycle tour in Hvar and the Blue Cave... Read more

Our guides Evana in Split, Jelena in Hvar and Nika in Dubrovnik were absolutely amazing. They took their time with us, and we felt very comfortable around them. Jelena was especially nice, we laughed with her, shared family stories and family photos, she felt like she was part of our family. Each of them were very knowledgeable about their cities and made each tour informative and memorable. The most memorable part of our trip would have to be the bicycle tour in Hvar and the Blue Cave boat tour in Hvar. On the bicycle tour, we were able to get a better idea of the culture and bike around small towns and see the true beauty of the city. The boat tour gave us a ride to the Blue Cave (breathtaking) and to a couple other beaches which were beautiful as well.

Hotel Reviews
Villa Toni Design Apartments
Split

Wonderful, the host of the hotel was very accommodating and very, very nice. The hotel, was clean, and near all the things we wanted to see in Split.

Authenticity & Character
breakfast in the little area off the main lobby
Location
close to the Diocletian Castle
Staff
The host was so friendly and accommodating, made us feel very welcome
Cleanliness & Comfort
had a nice living area in addition to the bedroom which gave it more room
Heritage Hotel Dea
Hvar

The hotel staff were so nice and polite. Very hard workers

Authenticity & Character
loved the restaurant area and the breakfast choices.
Location
It was right near the port which made it easier for travel to and from Hvar
Staff
both of the men working there were very friendly, always seemed eager to help and made sure our stay was comfortable
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean bathroom and beds. Beds were comfortable and stocked with plenty of toiletries.
Bota Palace
Dubrovnik

This Hotel was right in the heart of Dubrovnik on the main street, easy access to all restaurant, shops, etc.

Authenticity & Character
Breakfast brough to your room every morning
Location
It was on the main street which made it easily accessible
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bathroom was beautiful and clean, the sleeping area was spacious and the beds were very comfortable
Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Split
Private Walking Tour of Split
Split

Evana was delightful and made the tour memorable. She even dealt with the downpour of rain in a professional manner. She was very knowledgeable and took her time to explain things to us.

Quality of Experience
Just learning about the history and seeing the inside of the Castle
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Evana was great, she answered our questions and gave us insights on where to shop and dine
Transport
Small Group Speedboat Tour: Blue Cave, Vis Island, & Pakleni Islands
Small Group Speedboat Tour: Blue Cave, Vis Island, & Pakleni Islands
Hvar

Absolutely stunning attraction. The Blue Cave was better than we imagined. We were able to go to a couple of other beaches to swim, one being one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
the boaters were very friendly and made sure we felt safe at all times
Transport
Private Island of Hvar Cycling Tour
Private Island of Hvar Cycling Tour
Croatia

This was one of our favorite excursions. Jelena was outstanding, she made us feel very welcome and took time to show us little details of the city that one would not necessarily know if they traveled without a tour guide. We got to spend time at a small family owned winery, saw plenty of olive trees, grape vines, fig trees, and some quaint little cities along the way.

Quality of Experience
Did not feel rushed at all throughout the tour, got to learn a lot about Hvar and its beauty. This was a wonderful place to visit
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jelena was fun to be around, she is well known around the city so she made us feel like part of the city too when we were with her.
Transport
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

This was a special tour, we were able to see the city from an actual tour guide that grew up within the city walls, so she was able to point out personal landmarks for us. The fact that this City is contained in the 4 walls made us feel safe and comfortable, we truly felt like we belonged there, not just as a tourist

Quality of Experience
If you are a game of thrones fan, the steps?
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nika was beautiful and helpful, gave us some good recommendations for coffee, wine and dinner. Made us feel very welcome in her home city, even showed us where her parents still live
Transport
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 04, 2023

Hi Lisa,
Thank you so much for your review! I’m glad to hear you had a great time on your tours and it's so nice to hear that you made such a connection with Jelena. Your feedback means a lot to us and any future travelers as it helps us to offer only the best experiences! I’ll be sure to pass on your comments to our guides. I truly hope you and Vicki had an amazing time in Croatia and that you’ve made some long-lasting memories here. It was great planning this trip with you and I hope you’ll choose Croatia as your travel destination again. Wishing you all the best,
Nikola

Better in Croatia with KimKim and Coratique!
Croatia | Sep 20 - Sep 28, 2023

Lucy
Lucy T.
Spokane, WA | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2023
Our trip was fabulous and it was even better because of the knowledgeable and friendly guides that we had along the way. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer. We usually plan our trips ourselves and it was made so much more seamless with kimKim and Croatique handling all the details. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again. It was worth the extra cost. Peter and Ivana (both Ivanas :-)) were fun and great to have around. Nikola was always available and each night we got a detailed... Read more

Our trip was fabulous and it was even better because of the knowledgeable and friendly guides that we had along the way. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer. We usually plan our trips ourselves and it was made so much more seamless with kimKim and Croatique handling all the details. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again. It was worth the extra cost. Peter and Ivana (both Ivanas :-)) were fun and great to have around. Nikola was always available and each night we got a detailed text as to the next day's events. He timely handled any requests we had and when the weather prohibited some of our plans, he worked hard to make something else happen that we would be happy with and when not possible offered a refund (which was unexpected but much appreciated).

Hotel Reviews
Guest House Forty-Four
Dubrovnik

Lovely accommodations and helpful staff. Paula even walked us to the restaurant that she had made reservations for us at.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Nice off the beaten path in old town.
Staff
friendly and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Makarun Heritage Rooms
Split

Great location, excellent breakfast, accommodating staff.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heritage Hotel Dea
Hvar

Great location not far from the docks. Accommodating staff and friendly. We had our laundry service done and they gave us a 50% discount!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed was two twins put together. It was comfortable but to make it even better it would be nice to have a mattress topper.
Hotel Korsal
Korčula

Lovely hotel. Our room had a peekaboo view of the sea and a nice little patio. The fridge wasn't cooling so the staff was nice enough to chill our wine while we went to the beach and for a bike ride. It would have been nice to have robes in the room.

Authenticity & Character
It was more modern but the breakfast area had a lovely view of the sea .
Location
It was a close walk to the old town.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Orabelle
Dubrovnik

Beautiful hotel nice room, comfortable bed. When we arrived there was a hand written note and a bottle of wine in our room. Each night they had turn down service and left a little treat. It made us feel extra special.

Authenticity & Character
Very modern and lovely infinity pools (although, I will say the were quite chilly)
Location
Away from the hustle and bustle of old town. also only about a 15 minute walk to and from
Staff
Wonderful and friendly staff. again very accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It would have been nice to have robes in the room.
Activity Reviews
Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting
Ston Oysters Experience & Wine Tasting
Croatia

It was a great couple of stops. The oyster experience was extra special because we were the only two on the boat. THe winds prevented us from actually having lunch out on the floating "restaurant" but they took us back to the actual restaurant and we were able to experience that as well. All in all it was a wonderful trip. The winery was really interesting small estate winery with REALLY good wines. Nice tour and history of how they make their wines and great tastings. Would have liked to be able to bring some of their wine back!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Peter was so amazing and wanted so much for our time to be enjoyable
Private Walking Tour of Split
Private Walking Tour of Split
Split

Ivana was great and very knowledgeable. Very friendly and funny! I was so happy when we found out she would be our guide the next day also!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Day Trip to Krka National Park & Šibenik
Private Day Trip to Krka National Park & Šibenik
Croatia

Ivana was our guide for this as well and she had a driver this time with her and he was FANTASTIC! That guy knew all the ins and outs of how to get around the ginormous busses on a VERY narrow road into the park. Having a driver made it so much more efficient and Ivana knew how to get around the crowded areas in the park as well. By the end of the day, I felt like we had been friends for a long time. :-)

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gourmet Experience at Local Winery
Gourmet Experience at Local Winery
Croatia

This was a lovely winery and we had a nice lunch there. Ante Sladic Winery has mostly younger wines, but I could see if they were stored for a bit longer, they would be even better.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Island of Hvar Cycling Tour & Visit to the Local Winery
Private Island of Hvar Cycling Tour & Visit to the Local Winery
Croatia

Well this bike tour didn't happen because of the thunderstorms and heavy rains. But the guide still picked us up and showed us what he could and ended up at his winery/home. His wine tasting room was amazing. 350 years old and it was just the two of us. It wasn't what we had planed but no one can control the weather. Unfortunately all the tours for the next day were booked so there weren't any other options. Our guide was very sweet and did what he could to still make it special and informative.

Quality of Experience
I mean it wasnt what we had hoped to do but it was at least something.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sea Kayak Tour on Korčula
Sea Kayak Tour on Korčula
Korčula

This didn't happen because of the Bura winds. We were told we would get a refund for that which was unexpected and appreciated.

Quality of Experience
Due to Bura Winds we couldn't go on this it was cancelled.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Ivana (a different one) was funny, engaging and knowledgeable. We enjoyed it. She gave us good advice for where to start the wall walk also which as very helpful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Croatia

This was a great experience the Mujo Family was so gracious and welcoming. They loved sharing what they do and made us feel like we were a part of it all. It ended up being a bit longer than we had anticipated, but was a great experience nonetheless.

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Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 05, 2023

Hi Lucy,
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review! We always try our best to accommodate our travelers wishes and make this trip as memorable as possible. I’m happy to hear you had a great time with your guides and driver and will pass on your feedback to them! It’s such a privilege to be able to introduce people to my home country and I do hope you will visit Croatia again. It was great working with you and Edward on this trip and I wish you both nothing but the best,
Nikola

Outstanding experience in Croatia!
Croatia | Sep 22 - Sep 29, 2023

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Vicki B.
Rocky River, OH | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2023
My sisters and I used Kimkim for a France trip last September. We had an excellent experience, so my friend and I decided to have kimkim organize a trip to Croatia for us. From start to finish our Croatia trip exceeded expectations. Our Kimkim agent, Nikola answered all of our questions, and texted us every night to see how our day was and to prepare us for the next days events. All 3 of our boutique hotels chosen by him were wonderful. Our excursions arranged by Nikola were all really... Read more

My sisters and I used Kimkim for a France trip last September. We had an excellent experience, so my friend and I decided to have kimkim organize a trip to Croatia for us. From start to finish our Croatia trip exceeded expectations. Our Kimkim agent, Nikola answered all of our questions, and texted us every night to see how our day was and to prepare us for the next days events. All 3 of our boutique hotels chosen by him were wonderful. Our excursions arranged by Nikola were all really great. Everyone we were in contact with (local guides) arranged by Kim kim/Nikola were nice, prompt, fun and knowledgeable. All our drivers were on time and courteous. There is nothing about our trip we would've changed ! Cannot praise Kimkim high enough. Really outstanding!

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 03, 2023

Hi Vicki,
Thank you for leaving me a review and for your kind words! I’m so happy you put your trust in me for this trip and hope you brought only the best memories home with you. I hope you will choose Kimkim again for any future trips as it really is a great way to connect with local specialist and have a unique travel experience. You and Lisa were awesome guests and it was my pleasure working with you both. I hope we will get a chance to plan another adventure together and wish you nothing but the best,
Nikola

Book a trip to Slovenia with KimKim...perfection
Slovenia | Sep 17 - Sep 29, 2023

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Denise G.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2023
I can not gush enough about what a wonderful trip you had planned for us. Slovenia was a sheer delight. All the transfers were perfect. Our drivers Milan and Lukas were wonderful. Maya's team including guide Alenka in Lake Bled and Llubjiana was like touring with an old friend. The hot air balloon ride with Grigor was magical and the highlight of the trip. There was the right balance of activities (Gorge, Caves, Alps) and leisure time in the destinations. Milan even added in a stop at the... Read more

I can not gush enough about what a wonderful trip you had planned for us. Slovenia was a sheer delight. All the transfers were perfect. Our drivers Milan and Lukas were wonderful. Maya's team including guide Alenka in Lake Bled and Llubjiana was like touring with an old friend. The hot air balloon ride with Grigor was magical and the highlight of the trip. There was the right balance of activities (Gorge, Caves, Alps) and leisure time in the destinations. Milan even added in a stop at the National Ski Jump area in the Alp region which was a special treat to see folks practicing without any snow! Not only will I be singing the praises of Slovenia, but I will be sure to use KimKim for other trips in the future. Nikola made it all happen and kept in touch regularly to make sure all was well. He was terrific.

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Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 02, 2023
Hi Denise,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback! I’m happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Slovenia. We take great pride in our partners and their devotion to make trips as special as possible for our travelers and I’m very glad you got to truly experience Slovenia with their help. It was great planning this trip with you and I want to thank you for trusting me! Kimkim is a great way to get in touch with local experts and get a unique perspective of the country...
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Hi Denise,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback! I’m happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Slovenia. We take great pride in our partners and their devotion to make trips as special as possible for our travelers and I’m very glad you got to truly experience Slovenia with their help. It was great planning this trip with you and I want to thank you for trusting me! Kimkim is a great way to get in touch with local experts and get a unique perspective of the country you're visting and I'm positive you will find you next travel adventure here! I wish you all the best and hope our paths cross again,
Nikola

Our trip to Croatia exceeded our expectations...
Croatia | Sep 9 - Sep 17, 2023

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Kara R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
Our trip to Croatia exceeded our expectations! Nikola helped us create the perfect itinerary which mixed islands with ancient cities, and provided great guides who helped us understand the complicated history of the country. The culinary experience on a local farm was a highlight, as were the tours of Split, Krka, Sibenik, Hvar, and Dubrovnik. The app was extremely useful and since we moved around a lot (we wanted to see as much as we could in 8 days!), it was particularly helpful keeping... Read more

Our trip to Croatia exceeded our expectations! Nikola helped us create the perfect itinerary which mixed islands with ancient cities, and provided great guides who helped us understand the complicated history of the country. The culinary experience on a local farm was a highlight, as were the tours of Split, Krka, Sibenik, Hvar, and Dubrovnik. The app was extremely useful and since we moved around a lot (we wanted to see as much as we could in 8 days!), it was particularly helpful keeping us on track. Having a daily check-in from Nikola was reassuring just in case we needed anything. All of the transfers and ferries went flawlessly, and the hotels were elegant. Thank you for a wonderful introduction to your beautiful country!

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Sep 22, 2023

Hi Kara,
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback! It was so much fun planning this trip with you and Jason. The goal of the tours we offer is to help our travelers get a more local look at Croatia as well as to get to know its beauty and I’m happy you had a great time. I will gladly pass on your feedback to our partners! Thank you for trusting Kimkim and me with your summer plans. I wish you all the best and hope we will work together again!
Best,
Nikola