Sarah Cosic

We recently returned from a fabulous trip to Croatia which was arranged by Sarah and Ivan Cosic of Royal Croatian Tours.

We are seasoned senior travelers who have been on all kinds of vacations and excursions around the world with many types of travel companies and travel specialists. Sarah and Ivan arranged a complete tour of Croatia built to our specifications while fulfilling all of our requests and requirements.

Sarah was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire planning... read more

We recently returned from a fabulous trip to Croatia which was arranged by Sarah and Ivan Cosic of Royal Croatian Tours.

We are seasoned senior travelers who have been on all kinds of vacations and excursions around the world with many types of travel companies and travel specialists. Sarah and Ivan arranged a complete tour of Croatia built to our specifications while fulfilling all of our requests and requirements.

Sarah was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire planning process. Her expertise was evident as no details of our experience were overlooked. Every part of our personalized itinerary was executed to perfection.

We would recommend Royal Croatian Tours without reservation.

Hotel Review

Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Great hotel. Good location. Excellent accommodations.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy access to the old town

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Visit a family farm for an authentic Croatian meal + visit small town of Cavtat

Croatia

Authentically cooked traditional Croatian meal in a wonderful farmhouse setting. Divo Vukorep was the perfect chef and host.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

In a nutshell, it was a phenomenal trip from start to finish. Sarah did a marvelous job working with me in the pre-planning stages and putting together what promised to be an active holiday that covered a lot of ground, and once we arrived in Croatia, Sarah and Ivan were in regular contact with us to make sure things were going well. Their accessibility and immediate response time was impressive, to say the least. It's difficult to fully convey how prompt, professional, courteous and... read more

In a nutshell, it was a phenomenal trip from start to finish. Sarah did a marvelous job working with me in the pre-planning stages and putting together what promised to be an active holiday that covered a lot of ground, and once we arrived in Croatia, Sarah and Ivan were in regular contact with us to make sure things were going well. Their accessibility and immediate response time was impressive, to say the least. It's difficult to fully convey how prompt, professional, courteous and engaging the drivers and guides were, but we are grateful to our drivers (Ivo and Zoran), our kayak guides (Eddie and T), our speedboat skipper (Ivo), and our bike tour guides (Joseph and Joke) for ensuring we had a truly memorable vacation in a very special part of the world.

Activity Reviews

Dubrovnik Kayaking Adventure

Dubrovnik

I had a great time during the Dubrovnik Kayaking Adventure. The weather was good, and the water was refreshing, even though it was a bit early in the season. I got some awesome pictures, and the experience was very enjoyable. I highly recommend this activity.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Boating Excursion to the Elaphiti Islands

Dubrovnik

The all-day boat tour to the Elaphiti Islands was exceptional. Our boat captain, a Croatian Navy Seal, was an excellent guide. The owner of the company personally came to our hotel and picked us up for the tour. Overall, it was a fantastic and personalized experience that I would love to do again.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hvar - Island Bike Tour with Local Food and Drink Tastings

Croatia

This was one of the most special excursions of the trip. We rode on brand new e-bikes with fantastic local guides. At the end of the tour, we went back to the owner's tasting room for a wonderful wine and cheese tasting. It was an amazing, personalized experience that I would highly recommend to others.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pakleni Islands Kayak Tour

Croatia

The Pakleni Islands Kayak Tour was a great experience. The owner of the kayaking company personally greeted us after the tour, and we were their first customers of the season. The tour was enjoyable, and the scenery was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this activity.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Biking Tour of Split & Marjan Hill

Split

The Biking Tour of Split & Marjan Hill was fantastic. We had private guides who spent hours with us, showing us the beautiful sights of Split. There was a small mix-up with the meeting location, but it was quickly resolved, and we had a great time. I would highly recommend this tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day trip to Ljubljana including a biking tour of the city

Zagreb

Our day trip to Ljubljana was a memorable experience. We had a small group bike tour with a great guide, and we covered a lot of ground that we wouldn't have been able to on foot. The weather was colder than expected, but we still enjoyed exploring the picturesque European town. I would definitely recommend this day trip and biking tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sarah & Ivan of Royal Croatian tours, were fantastic. They helped us plan and schedule everything, cars, hotels, local guides and experiences. We were so happy to have their local expertise even before our trip started but once we were traveling they were invaluable. They found us wonderful accommodations at every location that were perfect for what we wanted and had transportation all arranged. Almost everything went like clockwork and was very well arranged, the only things that went wrong... read more

Sarah & Ivan of Royal Croatian tours, were fantastic. They helped us plan and schedule everything, cars, hotels, local guides and experiences. We were so happy to have their local expertise even before our trip started but once we were traveling they were invaluable. They found us wonderful accommodations at every location that were perfect for what we wanted and had transportation all arranged. Almost everything went like clockwork and was very well arranged, the only things that went wrong were two cancelled ferries due to weather and in both cases we contacted Sarah and Ivan and they immediately helped devise a back up plan and arranged when necessary a driver to our next destination with no delay . They were quick to respond to any questions and always available by WhatsApp, even at 6 am when our ferry was cancelled at the last moment. We would highly recommend Sarah and Ivan for Croatian travel and Kimkin made it very easy to stay connected with them.

My trip was back in August and I’m sorry that this review has taken so long to write, but the fact that I am writing it now is a testament to how truly wonderful Sarah is and how much gratitude I feel towards her for designing an amazing itinerary and also giving us a ton of support throughout the whole trip.

First, since this was post pandemic last august, airlines were just a complete disaster and unfortunately our situation was no different. We had delays AND cancelled flights in both... read more

My trip was back in August and I’m sorry that this review has taken so long to write, but the fact that I am writing it now is a testament to how truly wonderful Sarah is and how much gratitude I feel towards her for designing an amazing itinerary and also giving us a ton of support throughout the whole trip.

First, since this was post pandemic last august, airlines were just a complete disaster and unfortunately our situation was no different. We had delays AND cancelled flights in both directions which of course messes with your itinerary. While no one likes to be in that situation, having Sarah as our contact made everything run so much more smoothly and made me feel so much better. Every time something did not go according to plan I would shoot her a text and miraculously everything would get resolved. She immediately adjusted our itinerary to make sure we didn’t miss the things that were important to us. Because she had paid such close attention to what I told her I wanted, I didn’t even have to ask her! She just understood. I had another incident where I hurt my back and had to cancel one of the tours we had booked at the last minute and Sarah immediately found me an alternative that would suit us better at no extra charge. She really goes above and beyond and solves problems instantly!

Now the trip itself was just magic. I wish I could go back. I’ve never seen water so blue, and the people were lovely, and the history is rich and the food is just spectacular!! I was pretty ignorant about Croatian food and wine but that was a real shame because every dinner was fantastic and I really fell in love with the white wine. This was my ideal vacation because Croatia truly allows you to have any kind of trip you desire. There are beaches, boats, natural parks with gorgeous hiking and views, cities, cool architecture, history, wine country, Michelin star restaurants and the list just goes on.

This beautiful country should absolutely be on your bucket list and I think I will be back many times. Sarah is the perfect person to guide you through it. She knows every region and every activity and she’s incredibly competent, responsive and just an overall people person! Thank you so much for your support Sarah!

Sarah helped navigate our girlfriends trip through Croatia-starting in Split, stopping in Hvar and ending in Dubrovnik. She lined up transportation from airports, hotels and excursions. She stream-lined our vacation so we could enjoy all our requested sites. Marco was a fun Skipper that took us on an island tour and diving into a blue cave. Especially loved our wine tour in Hvar at Matkovic winery. Croatian people are so kind and respectfully and very proud of their heritage. It was a... read more

Sarah helped navigate our girlfriends trip through Croatia-starting in Split, stopping in Hvar and ending in Dubrovnik. She lined up transportation from airports, hotels and excursions. She stream-lined our vacation so we could enjoy all our requested sites. Marco was a fun Skipper that took us on an island tour and diving into a blue cave. Especially loved our wine tour in Hvar at Matkovic winery. Croatian people are so kind and respectfully and very proud of their heritage. It was a fun and inspiring trip.
Debbie Dean

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Beautiful views an relaxing setting. Great location to nearby downtown and historic fortress.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Proximity to Game of Thrones Walking tours

Staff

Friendly helpful staff, offered directions and suggestions

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cornaro Hotel

Split

Delicious breakfast and relaxing rooftop bar.

Authenticity & Character

Pictures in hallways

Location

Walking distance to sights, shopping and sea

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

Hvar

Bathrooms were quite small and tight and room needed more light. Location was awesome and beds were comfy. Roof top bar was fantastic.

Authenticity & Character

Harbor location and view of yachts and boats

Location

Proximity to shops and fortress

Staff

Helpfulness with luggage and directions.

Activity Reviews

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

Split

Marco was an intelligent guide and good entertainer.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Split

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hvar Wine Tasting Excursion

Hvar

Our driver was super funny and friendly. He shared his island knowledge and ancestry.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

His enthusiasm

Transport

Clean vehicle

Game of Thrones Tour

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our trip was incredible. From the very start upon contacting Kimkim to the very end. Sarah our Lillie travel manager was incredibly help and responsive to ever question and concern. I our drivers, skipper and wine guide and everyone in between., was professional, timely, knowledgeable and helpful! Our coordinator Sarah checked in on us and made sure all was going well. This trip was seamless due to her. Thank you, Sarah for a wonderful lifetime memory! read more

Our trip was incredible. From the very start upon contacting Kimkim to the very end. Sarah our Lillie travel manager was incredibly help and responsive to ever question and concern. I our drivers, skipper and wine guide and everyone in between., was professional, timely, knowledgeable and helpful! Our coordinator Sarah checked in on us and made sure all was going well. This trip was seamless due to her. Thank you, Sarah for a wonderful lifetime memory!

Hotel Reviews

Cornaro Hotel

Split

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

Hvar

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Split

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

Split

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hvar Wine Tasting Excursion

Hvar

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Game of Thrones Tour

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

From beginning to end, the experience was seem less and our vacation exceptional. Working with Sarah and Ivan at KimKim was trouble free. They were very knowledgeable, communicative, accommodating and responsive.

We took three boat excursions and despite the weather, enjoyed them all. Our skippers (Tony, Ante and Ivo) were all very capable and interesting. We felt safe and secure and found their advice very good on what and how to enjoy our time on the water and port. As the weather... read more

From beginning to end, the experience was seem less and our vacation exceptional. Working with Sarah and Ivan at KimKim was trouble free. They were very knowledgeable, communicative, accommodating and responsive.

We took three boat excursions and despite the weather, enjoyed them all. Our skippers (Tony, Ante and Ivo) were all very capable and interesting. We felt safe and secure and found their advice very good on what and how to enjoy our time on the water and port. As the weather was sub-optimal the day we travelled with Ivo, the life stories he shared from time in the service, to search and rescue and olive farming made up for it. His lunch recommendation on Lupod was also the best meal of the trip at Obala! We enjoyed a seaside table, truly inches off the rocks with fresh delightful fare!

We enjoyed our time hiking around the beautiful waterfalls in Plitvice and Krka. All of our transfers were efficient, safe and comfortable and the recommended hotels were quite good. Our favorite was the harbor view suite in the Palace Elizabeth Hotel. We truly enjoyed our time in Hvar including the trek to the Spanish Fortress Overlooking the City and Sea.

Our tour guides in Trogir, Split and Dubrovnik were all very knowledgeable and passionate - and the time with Mislav wine tasting was enjoyable and relaxing in Korcula - a very enjoyable and laid back island with good food. The walled cities of Trogir, Korcula and Dubrovnik were our favorites - each with a different scale and vibe but common in the quaintness of their back alleys and cobblestone streets. The wall walk in Dubrovnik was worthwhile, providing great views of the city and sea.

All and all, a truly exceptional vacation and one of the top 5 in our travels to over 60 countries! We highly recommend Croatia and KimKim!

Hotel Review

Hotel Korsal

Korčula

Good location by the beach and easy walk to town. Very relaxing and good daily breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

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

Split

Great weather, loved Milna and eating Prociutto, Cheese and Crackers on board with Tony.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

No way to adequately convey how much our group enjoyed our Croatian adventure thanks in huge part to Sarah’s efforts. We are a group of three families (16 total) who are experienced international travelers and accustom to researching and planning all aspects of trips ourselves. With so many variables in the mix for this one (including Covid), we decided to put together a general itinerary then turn it over to KimKim. That decision turned out to be an excellent one! We were immediately... read more

No way to adequately convey how much our group enjoyed our Croatian adventure thanks in huge part to Sarah’s efforts. We are a group of three families (16 total) who are experienced international travelers and accustom to researching and planning all aspects of trips ourselves. With so many variables in the mix for this one (including Covid), we decided to put together a general itinerary then turn it over to KimKim. That decision turned out to be an excellent one! We were immediately matched with Sarah who is based locally in Zagreb and she organized a terrific highlight tour of Split and Dubrovnik as well as the islands of Korcula and Mljet. Her recommendations for accommodations, dining and activities were spot on and her knowledge, patience, communication and professionalism were superb. She was incredibly responsive before (even with the significant time change) and during our trip … answering questions and addressing concerns big and small. If you are hesitant to use an app for travel planning …. don’t be. The KimKim format for pairing travelers with local expert agents is fantastic!
We definitely highly recommend Sarah and the KimKim experience.

Heidi

Sarah made this dream trip a reality. From start to finish it was incredible! From planning to execution it was flawless. She thought of every detail, arranged everything so we could just show up and enjoy! Having drivers and private tours took all of the travel stress out of the equation and became people we will keep in touch with for many years to come. Baldo is one that is now like family to us and Saas in Mostrar will also be a friend for years to come. We were supposed to go to... read more

Sarah made this dream trip a reality. From start to finish it was incredible! From planning to execution it was flawless. She thought of every detail, arranged everything so we could just show up and enjoy! Having drivers and private tours took all of the travel stress out of the equation and became people we will keep in touch with for many years to come. Baldo is one that is now like family to us and Saas in Mostrar will also be a friend for years to come. We were supposed to go to Montenegro but the boarders were backed up so Baldo created an alternate plan for us in Bosnia. We agreed to pivot and it turned out to be one of our most treasured days. Trust the drivers/guides. They will give you an incredible experience no matter what! We loved Split, Hvar and Mostrar the most. Dubrovnik is very crowded, it’s nice to visit the old town for a day but there are so many other places with less crowds and more to do. I cannot be more grateful I came across KimKim and Sarah. I wish she planned outside of Croatia!!!

Hotel Reviews

Azur Palace Luxury Rooms

Split

Very cute hotel with an adorable outdoor area. Breakfast included was a huge bonus for traveling with a family.

Authenticity & Character

Clean, cute

Location

Easy to walk to everything

Staff

Breakfast staff was so friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

This is a modern hotel. It’s very clean and has great views. That said, if you have a great view it means you face a busy(noisy) street. The air was cooler in the hallways than in our room which wasn’t great because we were there in mid august. The consierge is very helpful with reservations and taxis. The breakfast buffet is large. Overall it was nice to have two separate sleeping areas in one room (picture adjoining rooms minus a door.) I just didn’t like the noise or the lack of cool air and it wasn’t very close to old town, maybe 20 minute walk.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Split

Breathtaking!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Boating Excursion to Zlatni Rat Beach, Transfer to Hvar

Croatia

So beautiful! We ate at this really cool restaurant with gorgeous views. The water looked like a swimming pool it was so clear!! Branko was a very enthusiastic guide.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pakleni Islands Kayak Tour

Croatia

The seas were rough getting over, but absolutely worth it! Paradise!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Green & Blue Caves of Vis Island

Hvar

The blue cave was closed so Yoshko suggested the green cave. It was an hour wait to take the tour boat in, he offered for us to swim in. We were THE ONLY ONES in there! It was a really cool experience, but i would never pay/wait to see it. It is a tourist trap so beware. If you take a boat, it’s about 5 minutes in the cave. There are so many other beautiful places to see on Vis. Yoshko took us to many places were there were only 4 or so other people and to a wonderful restaurant belonging to 2 fishermen. It was an incredible day and he was a fantastic guide!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Not only was Sarah kind, knowledgeable and always quick-to-respond...but she put up and dealt with a group of 16 people with every possible Croatian vision, preference and request imaginable! (Thank you for that unexpected luggage transfer!)

It was so nice to be picked up and transferred to/from airports, lovely hotels and our fun excursions...highlights were the fabulous boat rides between the Croatian Islands (Leo was great!) and a beautiful bike ride through the Mljet National Park. ... read more

Not only was Sarah kind, knowledgeable and always quick-to-respond...but she put up and dealt with a group of 16 people with every possible Croatian vision, preference and request imaginable! (Thank you for that unexpected luggage transfer!)

It was so nice to be picked up and transferred to/from airports, lovely hotels and our fun excursions...highlights were the fabulous boat rides between the Croatian Islands (Leo was great!) and a beautiful bike ride through the Mljet National Park.

Sarah handled last minute changes with grace, and put together a wonderful and unforgettable trip for everyone.

We will definitely keep her in mind for our next trip...and will let others know how wonderful she is, as well.

Thank you, Sarah!!!!!

We had a fabulous trip in Croatia. Sarah did a wonderful job taking care of all our needs. Logistics went off perfectly, from our car transports, hotel accommodations, dinner reservations, and boat rides. We loved Korchula Island and a special highlight was Leo our boat driver. He was so much fun and went above and beyond to make sure we all had the best time. Highly recommend KimKim and Sarah. We will be using KimKim again! read more

We had a fabulous trip in Croatia. Sarah did a wonderful job taking care of all our needs. Logistics went off perfectly, from our car transports, hotel accommodations, dinner reservations, and boat rides. We loved Korchula Island and a special highlight was Leo our boat driver. He was so much fun and went above and beyond to make sure we all had the best time. Highly recommend KimKim and Sarah. We will be using KimKim again!

Sarah is amazing. She sent us a preliminary itinerary after we told her the types of activities we want to do and places we want to go to. She then patiently and quickly modify the itinerary based on our inputs. Sarah handles all the accommodation and restaurant bookings, making the planning part of our trip extremely easy. Throughout the trip, Sarah stays in touch with us through texts, answering our questions like "where's the closest place to buy milk", coordinating with our boat... read more

Sarah is amazing. She sent us a preliminary itinerary after we told her the types of activities we want to do and places we want to go to. She then patiently and quickly modify the itinerary based on our inputs. Sarah handles all the accommodation and restaurant bookings, making the planning part of our trip extremely easy. Throughout the trip, Sarah stays in touch with us through texts, answering our questions like "where's the closest place to buy milk", coordinating with our boat captain to ensure there are floaties on the boat (we have some weak swimmers), and making sure we know where to meet our tour guides in each city.

The local tours are informational and fun, content tailored to our two boys to keep them engaged. The AirBnb hosts are friendly and helpful, helping us carrying luggages up stairs and offering suggestions on where to eat and what to do.

Thank you, Sarah.

My partner, D'Wayne and I agree this was the most memorable trip we have experienced!
Sarah was phenomenal throughout the entire process, from planning, pre-trip details, all along the trip and send off to home! We created a WhatsApp group text and it was so easy to exchange details as the trip progressed! While it wasn't required to stay in contact, she was always a text message away if anything came up!
It became very obvious that all of the vendors/guides/drivers selected were well... read more

My partner, D'Wayne and I agree this was the most memorable trip we have experienced!
Sarah was phenomenal throughout the entire process, from planning, pre-trip details, all along the trip and send off to home! We created a WhatsApp group text and it was so easy to exchange details as the trip progressed! While it wasn't required to stay in contact, she was always a text message away if anything came up!
It became very obvious that all of the vendors/guides/drivers selected were well vetted and high quality! We felt very cared for - all the little details were covered.
We visited 4 cities and 1 national park along the way over the course of 11 days - we loved the walking historical and food tours! We learned a ton! We have a private boat excursion from Split to Hvar that was amazing! We chose to stay in AirBnBs and they were all 5 star locations - well appointed and conveniently located! One evening in Dubrovnik, we traveled outside the city to a family farm and enjoyed an intimate meal prepared with food they grew onsite. There were so many highlights on this trip and this was arguably the best!
We are so thankful for the support and care we received! We are looking forward to a return trip to Croatia and we will certainly leverage Kimkim.com again for our future trips! I have already recommended it to all of our friends and family!

Activity Review

Zagreb Private Guided Walking Tour

Zagreb

Our guide was a lifelong resident of Zagreb with a true love of his city and the rich history! He asked us questions to gauge our interests and was considerate of the heat - positioning us in the shade to share info, acknowledged where we were walking etc. He provided food recommendations that were well received. He felt like a friend by the end of the two hours!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sarah and Ivan organized our 16 day trip to Croatia and no detail was left out. Our trip was amazing from starting in Ljublana- Lake Bled, Truffle hunting, Pula-Collesium, Rovinj, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Hvar-private boat tour, hiking w private guides, finishing w private trips in Ston, wine tasting and Montenegro. The guides were amazing all driving Mercedes cars or vans and so helpful if we wanted to stop for pictures.
Sarah and Ivan were amazing and communicated with us or the guides... read more

Sarah and Ivan organized our 16 day trip to Croatia and no detail was left out. Our trip was amazing from starting in Ljublana- Lake Bled, Truffle hunting, Pula-Collesium, Rovinj, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Hvar-private boat tour, hiking w private guides, finishing w private trips in Ston, wine tasting and Montenegro. The guides were amazing all driving Mercedes cars or vans and so helpful if we wanted to stop for pictures.
Sarah and Ivan were amazing and communicated with us or the guides daily. Sarah made sure every detail was layed out and that we were happy before the trip was confirmed. We even changed a trip mid stream less than 12 hours the day before and Sarah graciously accommodated our request.
This experience couldn't have been better-we loved the private tours, hospitality of all guides, flexibility and ease of communications from Sarah and Ivan!!
We will use KimKim travel again!!

I will always remember this trip close to my heart! Sarah did an amazing job working through all our requests and changes in the planning, even during the trip!

Forever grateful to Sarah for connecting us with all the amazing guides that accompanied us on our trip! Tanya picked us up at Dubrovnik and showed us her beautiful hometown, Cavtat, and took us to the local farm where they cooked an amazing Peka for us and explained the history of their family farm and the local food they... read more

I will always remember this trip close to my heart! Sarah did an amazing job working through all our requests and changes in the planning, even during the trip!

Forever grateful to Sarah for connecting us with all the amazing guides that accompanied us on our trip! Tanya picked us up at Dubrovnik and showed us her beautiful hometown, Cavtat, and took us to the local farm where they cooked an amazing Peka for us and explained the history of their family farm and the local food they prepare.

Baldo, who spent a whole day with us, drove us to Ston Bay, came on the boat with us for an Oyster tasting experience with Mario, and accompanied us to our wine tastings, finally taking us to our next location, Korchula, and sadly having to say goodbye to him!

Korchula is for sure a hidden gem, a beautiful town! Worth visiting, and Sarah booked us the hotel with the best views of the old town.

We took a ferry to Hvar (one of the most famous islands!), the captain and crew of the ferry were the nicest! Hvar is also a really beautiful and vivid town, with a lot of nightlife. The eye-opening activity on Hvar was our biking tour. Grgo made us fall in love with Hvar! He showed us his hometown and small villages like Jelsa, all biking! We also saw the most beautiful beaches on the island, I believe, and even met his friends! Grgo took us to his winery where we had another amazing wine tasting!

It has been amazing to be with local people who are so passionate and proud of their culture and traditions!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Aminess Liburna Hotel

Korčula

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel

Hvar

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Visit a family farm for an authentic Croatian meal + visit small town of Cavtat

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Oyster Tasting & Farming Experience in Ston Bay + Wine Tasting (Peljesac Peninsula) - Day trip from Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hvar, biking and wine tasting excursion (half day)

Hvar

Quality of Experience

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transport

Krka National Park + Wine Tasting & Lunch

Split

Boating Excursion to Pakleni Islands & Brac (en route to Split)

Hvar

Sunset Hiking Tour

Dubrovnik

Our 12 day trip to Croatia was amazing! Sarah was so patient with my many questions and a few requests to make changes to suit our travel style. All of the airbnb's she chose were in excellent locations and quite comfortable. The guides, drivers, and excursions we did were all perfect. Croatia far exceeded our expectations and we will definitely return! read more

Our 12 day trip to Croatia was amazing! Sarah was so patient with my many questions and a few requests to make changes to suit our travel style. All of the airbnb's she chose were in excellent locations and quite comfortable. The guides, drivers, and excursions we did were all perfect. Croatia far exceeded our expectations and we will definitely return!

Activity Reviews

Green & Blue Caves of Vis Island

Hvar

The day trip was outstanding. The boat captain came to our airbnb apartment and picked us up. He had an excellent knowledge of the area. We discussed his plan and had an outstanding day. He provided a cooler with ice and drinks and we brought snacks. We couldn't visit the blue cave due to the 3+ hour wait to get in so instead he added extra swimming stops to the most gorgeous locations. He took us to a restaurant on a secluded island and it was the best steak I've ever had. Our teen girls loved the entire day!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Boat is quite nice!

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Split

The most beautiful place I've ever seen! Our teen girls had many instagram photo opps which they loved. The scenery is breathtaking and worth every minute of the 3 hour drive it took to get there and back from Split. Words and photos don't do it justice!

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Transport

Rafting the Cetina River

Croatia

SO MUCH FUN! Well worth it! Our guide was so funny and patient. We flipped the boat twice but he ensured we were okay and the rest of the group picked up our sunscreen and water bottles :) We had a blast and I'd do it again. The rapids are just strong enough to make it fun and the scenery is gorgeous. Our teens loved it!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Driver drove REALLY fast. Much to fast for my comfort on the windy roads

each individual who assisted us in our tour of Croatia was great...in Dubrovnik, we were assisted and guided by Ana, who showed us the old city from a local's perspective...our drivers, Josef, Ivo, Mario...all intelligent and helpful...Our boat captain Mario (Fish and Fun) showed us a great time and cooked for us on his boat. Our hiking guide ..not positive of the spelling of his name..Tivo...maybe?...just terrific...all the hotels that were booked for us were beautiful and suited our needs... read more

each individual who assisted us in our tour of Croatia was great...in Dubrovnik, we were assisted and guided by Ana, who showed us the old city from a local's perspective...our drivers, Josef, Ivo, Mario...all intelligent and helpful...Our boat captain Mario (Fish and Fun) showed us a great time and cooked for us on his boat. Our hiking guide ..not positive of the spelling of his name..Tivo...maybe?...just terrific...all the hotels that were booked for us were beautiful and suited our needs perfectly. At the Hotel Lero, we got a chance to hear some musicians playing who we got acquainted with...very memorable and enjoyable.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

Top notch

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Hotel Korsal

Korčula

Beautiful..great location overlooking the water....

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Heritage Hotel Dea

Hvar

the only aspect that would make it tough on some travelers is that there are a few steps in and out to get to the hotel...otherwise, it was great...nothing bad to say. Great service.

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Heritage Hotel Fermai

Split

architecturally fascinating....beautiful...very well run. front desk folks were delightful

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Activity Reviews

Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town

Croatia

Ana gave us the "insider's" tour....just spectacular.

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Boating Excursion Around Korčula's Archipelago

Korčula Island

Mario was fun, interesting, and a great cook....took us to some spots to swim, and to our pleasant surprise, had a grill off the back of the boat where he prepared a fresh fish lunch for us...

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Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar, Croatian Peka Lunch

Hvar

our guide was an energetic outdoorsman with boundless energy and terrific knowledge of the area and its history, plants, herbs, ..we met a woman who gave us information of the use of these herbs and plants in making of essential oils and natural remedies. The peka lunch was a real treat too.

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Krka National Park + lunch in the countryside!

Split

Our driver Ivo was particularly interesting, incredibly educated and experienced and well traveled. He dropped us at the park, where we enjoyed a walk through the waterfalls and great views. He picked us up promptly and took us to a fabulous restaurant for lunch.

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Peljesac Wine Tasting Excursion + Ston

Dubrovnik

Our driver Mario was very professional and charming, giving lots of interesting comments during our drive . The winery was a real treat, where we tasted several varietals, olive oil and cheese. The owner had lots of valuable experience and knowledge, We brought some wine and olive oil back with us from there.

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We are still day dreaming of the streets of old town Split and Dubrovnik. The walks to and from the hotels through the old cities transport you back in time. We highly recommend Split and Dubrovnik if you’re looking for a more busy city vibe, and Korcula Island if you’re looking for something more laid back. We fell in love with Croatia and are already wanting to go back. read more

We are still day dreaming of the streets of old town Split and Dubrovnik. The walks to and from the hotels through the old cities transport you back in time. We highly recommend Split and Dubrovnik if you’re looking for a more busy city vibe, and Korcula Island if you’re looking for something more laid back. We fell in love with Croatia and are already wanting to go back.

Hotel Reviews

Plaza Marchi Old Town Split

Split

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Aminess Liburna Hotel

Korčula

The breakfast was my favorite part

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Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

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Klis Fortress & Wine Tasting

Split

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Korčula − Biking and Wine Tour with Traditional Snacks

Korčula Island

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Game of Thrones Tour

Dubrovnik

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Free Day in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Huge thanks to the KimKim team and especially to Sarah for planning such a fabulous vacation. I was trying to book a trip without any help to see all the top sights in Croatia and there is absolutely no way I would have had such an amazing experience if I hadn't sought out KimKim and Sarah's guidance. From the adventures to the accommodations to the guides, everything was top notch. Special thanks to Mario who drove us to so many places, kept us smiling and gave us great restaurant... read more

Huge thanks to the KimKim team and especially to Sarah for planning such a fabulous vacation. I was trying to book a trip without any help to see all the top sights in Croatia and there is absolutely no way I would have had such an amazing experience if I hadn't sought out KimKim and Sarah's guidance. From the adventures to the accommodations to the guides, everything was top notch. Special thanks to Mario who drove us to so many places, kept us smiling and gave us great restaurant recommendations and who also taught us so much about Croatia! I am so glad to have met you all and very grateful for all you did to make sure we had a fantastic time.

Hotel Reviews

Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort

Hvar

The only reason this score is lower is because we hardly spent time at the hotel because we had many activities to do.

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Nice pool area

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Location was good, about 10min walk to the centre. Room was quite small

Airbnb "Old City & Sea View Dubrovnik"

Dubrovnik

Unbelievable view from the balcony - great way to start each morning with a cup of coffee overlooking the old city and Lokrum island! Buga was so friendly and made us feel right at home.

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The view and the host

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Fine for me but lots of stairs

Heritage Hotel Fermai

Split

Beautiful hotel in excellent location with very friendly staff

Tips for future travelers

Stay here!

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Activity Reviews

Peljesac Wine Tasting Excursion + Ston -> en route to Dubrovnik

Split

The wine tasting was a fun experience, though low key and quite rustic compared to other areas. Visiting Ston and eating lunch at Konoba Bakus was the highlight. Nothing like fresh mussels and oysters right from the doorstep!

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Plitvice Lakes National Park

Split

It's a long drive from Split but totally worth it! The waterfalls are incredible to see in person and there is plenty of walking/hiking for nature lovers. We were lucky that there weren't too many people that day so we didn't feel crowded at all.

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Mario our driver was the BEST!

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Half Day Boating Excursion to the Elaphite Islands

Dubrovnik

Really appreciated our captain who was laid back, checked in with us on how we wanted to spend our time and who had drinks and snacks ready for us

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

Hvar

Thank you to Stepan and Ivanka for hosting us on this adventure. The waters were choppy so we couldn't jump in all the swim spots, but of course safety wins :) We had a great time touring Vis island and seeing the incredible blue caves. Thank you for having drinks for us to stay refreshed!

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This was the first time we have used kimkim.com. I have to say Sarah was absolutely wonderful. She was always very responsive if any questions arose. The entire trip that she planed for us on the Dalmatia Coast was perfect. All of the hotel's were 4-5 star. We did a walking food tour in Split, visited Krka National Park plus lunch (our driver was great as well as the lunch), day long boat ride from Hvar to Vis Island and Pakleni with another fabulous lunch, a biking and vineyard tour... read more

This was the first time we have used kimkim.com. I have to say Sarah was absolutely wonderful. She was always very responsive if any questions arose. The entire trip that she planed for us on the Dalmatia Coast was perfect. All of the hotel's were 4-5 star. We did a walking food tour in Split, visited Krka National Park plus lunch (our driver was great as well as the lunch), day long boat ride from Hvar to Vis Island and Pakleni with another fabulous lunch, a biking and vineyard tour on Korcula Island, had awesome lunch at a farm outside of Cavtat (cute little seaside village and then on to Dubrovnik, Old Town was very cool and the restaurants food and service was over the moon. Then things turned crazy when my wife tested positive for Covid for the return to the USA. Sarah was so helpful in rearranging our schedule and making sure we were good and taken care of. That really means a lot when your in County you're not familiar with. Sarah, you are an angel!