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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

Nikola did a fabulous job of planning the tri...
Slovenia | Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2024

Jon
Jon A.
Akron, OH | Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Nikola did a fabulous job of planning the trip and then touched base every day to make sure everything was fine. Read more

Nikola did a fabulous job of planning the trip and then touched base every day to make sure everything was fine.

Hotel Review
Kempinski Palace Portoroz
Piran

Beautiful hotel. The room was comfortable and actually had a side view of the sea. The breakfast buffet was excellent. The location was good as it was close to the promenade with good access to restaurants and bars.

Authenticity & Character
Just a. Rey nice hotel
Location
Lose to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Bled Lake
Slovenia

Great trip with beautiful views. You end the trip with a champagne toast.

Quality of Experience
I am afraid of heights , but I was mesmerized by the trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was amazing.
Transport
The balloon was very comfortable
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Best trip ever to Croatia.......
Croatia | Aug 11 - Aug 21, 2024

Heidi
Heidi M.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2024
Hi we had the best time in Croatia. Nikola planned a wonderful trip for us and helped me zone in on what we wanted to see. There are so many options. Our goal was to island hop so we could experience the beaches and wonderful clear water and learn about the history of Croatia. In Split we met with Ivana who gave us the run down of the history there and then took us to Krka National Park. Great experience. We made it thru the park in record time which was ideal because of the heat and... Read more

Hi we had the best time in Croatia. Nikola planned a wonderful trip for us and helped me zone in on what we wanted to see. There are so many options. Our goal was to island hop so we could experience the beaches and wonderful clear water and learn about the history of Croatia. In Split we met with Ivana who gave us the run down of the history there and then took us to Krka National Park. Great experience. We made it thru the park in record time which was ideal because of the heat and crowds. The waterfalls are something to see. Split's history was awesome. After 3 days there we took a Catamaran to Hvar for beach time.... We had a wonderful speed boat day trip that included the Blue Cave, some swimming and dinner at a local restaurant. Food was excellent as well as the tour operators. Our trip to Starigrad on Hvar provided quite a bit of info on the local exports of wine and lavender. The Guide has is own winery -where we tasted their wines and discussed his bicycle touring company.. Another great local meal at a local restaurant. Then it was off to Korcula where we had independent time touring the downtown area, beaches and cafes. Our final stop was Dubrovnik, where another Ivana took us around the city. Amazing- awe inspiring fortress. Great food, history and overall experience. I recommend making a reservation at the Panorama Restaurant (accessible by cable car) for a great meal and excellent views. All our hotels were perfectly situated ....

Hotel Reviews
Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia
Split

Location, Location, Location.... right in the thick of it. Great Breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beach Bay Hvar
Hvar

Wonderful location, right by the public beach. Very comfortable lounges with quick access to the beach. Location, Location, Location. Great Breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Korsal
Korčula

Great location, close to public beach. Staff very friendly and breakfast was wonderful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Apartments More Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik

Nice apartment right off the main square. Included a yummy breakfast at a local restaurant. Management company was very helpful with maps and details of the city

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

City is Amazing. Ivana provided so much historical information. It was a joy to spend the afternoon with her

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

Ivana, provided a great overview of the history and layout of the city

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 again was a god send. She took us thru the park navigating the crowds and seeing all the best the park had to offer

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands
Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands
Croatia

Great Guide. The best part of our trip. Truly enjoyed our day on the water. Swimming was great. Staff very friendly

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Private Island of Hvar Tour (Afternoon)
Half-Day Private Island of Hvar Tour (Afternoon)
Croatia

Enjoyed our tour of Starigrad -learning about the wine and lavender trade of the island. Great wine tasting and local meal

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

Who knew Slovenia would be so amazing?
Slovenia | Aug 15 - Aug 24, 2024

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Gayle G.
Anaheim, CA | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2024
We absolutely loved our 10-day vacation to Slovenia. Nikola and team did a fantastic job of arranging our trip - from suggesting an itinerary to recommending activities and arranging accommodations - they really set us up for an easy, stress-free vacation. Read more

We absolutely loved our 10-day vacation to Slovenia. Nikola and team did a fantastic job of arranging our trip - from suggesting an itinerary to recommending activities and arranging accommodations - they really set us up for an easy, stress-free vacation.

Hotel Reviews
Veldes B&B
Bled

Very charming little B&B that was a short walk from town. The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable and the included breakfast was fresh and plentiful. They had bikes to rent at a very reasonable price, though we just walked everywhere. Would definitely stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was in a quiet part of town that was a short walk to restaurants and the town center, but our room offered a lovely view of the Alps
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Gredič
Dobrovo v Brdih

Lovely little hotel nestled among the grapevines of the Goriska Brda wine region. So close to so many wineries, we wished we had stayed more than 1 night. We really liked soaking in the pool, which had a panoramic view of the hills.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful location, just a short drive to restaurants and wineries
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Cubo
Ljubljana
Authenticity & Character
Very modern decor, the bed was large and comfy
Location
So close to the city center and many restaurant options
Staff
One of the best features of the hotel, the staff was super helpful and very welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Fantastic tour, our guide gave us a great overview of Bled and its history. She was very friendly and personable, and offered such great context for the sights we visited.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Traditional Slovenian Culinary Class in Bled
Traditional Slovenian Culinary Class in Bled
Slovenia

This felt like a very authentic experience, and we really appreciated visiting Petra and Niko in their home. They food they taught us how to make was really good and I can't wait to try it out here at home

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rafting Experience on Soča River
Rafting Experience on Soča River
Slovenia

The water level was quite low, leaving many rocks exposed which required quite a bit of technical maneuvering. Our guide was great at that, but we still got quite the workout! It was such a great way to experience the beauty of the Bovec area. We couldn't get over how clear and clean the water was.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was clearly knowledgeable about rafting, but not very talkative. We would've loved to hear more about the nature we were passing through
Transport
Canyoning Experience in Slovenia
Canyoning Experience in Slovenia
Bovec

This was our first time doing "wet" canyoning and it was really fun! The climb uphill was no joke though.

Quality of Experience
We would've liked to go through the canyon at a slower pace - not only to catch our breath, but also to more fully enjoy the experience. But all in all, it was super fun
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides seem to rush us along. At one point, one guide demonstrated how to climb down the rock with a rope... and then just left me to figure it out for myself while he went ahead. I was a little shaky at this point, and would've appreciated some extra support
Visit Idrija Mercury Mine
Visit Idrija Mercury Mine
Slovenia

Our private tour guide was great, she knew so much about the history of the mine.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Wine Tasting at Local Winery in Goriška Brda Region
Wine Tasting at Local Winery in Goriška Brda Region
Slovenia

Excellent tour of the winery and tastings. Our host was super knowledgeable and we loved the introduction to Slovenian wines.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Postojna Cave Tour
Postojna Cave Tour
Slovenia

This was rather touristy, especially compared to Skojan Caves, but the sheer size of it was so impressive. So despite it feeling touristy, I'd still recommend it as a stop

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The groups were huge and they relied only on an audio tour. I would've liked to have had a smaller group with an in-person guide explaining everything
Transport
The train into the cave was fun
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was fantastic - super knowledgeable, great to chat with, and he had some great stories about the history of the areas
Visit Lipica Stud Farm
Visit Lipica Stud Farm
Slovenia

This was nice. I wouldn't go out of the way to visit, but I'm glad we stopped here. We're not really horse people, but I did feel like I learned a bit during the tour

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

Our trip to Croatia organized by Nikola was a...
Croatia | Jul 6 - Jul 17, 2024

Giovanna
Giovanna D.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2024

Our trip to Croatia organized by Nikola was amazing, everything was well planned and organized. Our accommodations were as expected, and personal hired for transportation and tours amazing. This is my third time with Kim Kim and will continue to use it’s services. Nikola was always and daily in contact with me about our tours and daily activities. Did an amazing work.

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Super Slovenian Tour
Slovenia | Jul 10 - Jul 19, 2024

James
James B.
Sun Prairie, WI | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2024
1. Nikola did a remarkable job. He knows his business.
2. Lodgings were all to your satisfaction or better.
3. The rental car was small, but we got by.
4. The tours and recommendations were outstanding. The guides were well-informed and knew the right places to visit. They set the pace for us, and their English was as good as ours.
5. Nikola's recommended routes took us to a great location with scenery we had never seen before. The mountains, lookouts, and passes were super scenic.
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1. Nikola did a remarkable job. He knows his business.
2. Lodgings were all to your satisfaction or better.
3. The rental car was small, but we got by.
4. The tours and recommendations were outstanding. The guides were well-informed and knew the right places to visit. They set the pace for us, and their English was as good as ours.
5. Nikola's recommended routes took us to a great location with scenery we had never seen before. The mountains, lookouts, and passes were super scenic.
6. The whole experience was one of the best we have had.
7. Teenage grandsons had great fun on the river rafting trip.
8 Nikola led us to restaurants with enjoyable food, especially unique Slovenian food and beer.

Hotel Reviews
Tromostovje Apartments
Ljubljana

Clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
best location in the city
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Plesnik
Solčava

Great location in the valley, with wonderful views.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
No A/C, during very hot days,
Veldes B&B
Bled

Very new building with all the comforts of home.

Authenticity & Character
Good breakfast
Location
Need to drive to places in Bled
Staff
The host ( I think she was the owner) was extremely helpful and fiendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless
Hotel Soča
Bovec

This is a top-notch hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff was courteous and friendly, on top of everything.
Cleanliness & Comfort
extremely so.
Boutique Hotel Portorose
Portorož

An older hotel that is up-to-date in the respects you want.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Need to walk or take a bus to Piran, but a block from swimming places on the Adriatic Sea.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Slovenia

Perfect guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
on foot
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Wonderful guide, very friendly and fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
on foot, lots of walking.
Rafting Experience on Soča River
Rafting Experience on Soča River
Slovenia

The top of our grandson's trip.

Postojna Cave Tour
Postojna Cave Tour
Slovenia

A unique visit of the cave. It was a well-planned tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The train ride was special, lots of walking too.
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Nikola was easy to work with and very underst...
Croatia | Jun 28 - Jul 7, 2024

J
Jordan R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2024

Nikola was easy to work with and very understanding of our questions and last minute changes. He also knew the guides well and only recommended folks who he knew would be terrific.

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Foreign travel made easy
Croatia | Jun 25 - Jul 1, 2024

Stephanie
Stephanie S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 08, 2024

Nikola was fantastic to work with in planning my trip. He considered my preferences, made appropriate suggestions to maximize our family's time in Croatia and adjusted the final travel plan as needed to meet my budget. He was an absolute pleasure! As was our personable, helpful, and always on time driver, Peter. Thank you both!!

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Traveling in Croatia made easy!
Croatia | Jun 29 - Jul 7, 2024

Kate
Kate T.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jul 08, 2024

We had a great trip along the coast of Croatia! Nikola was amazing at communicating and understanding our needs. The hotels we stayed at were fantastic and all recommendations for optional activates and restaurants were much appreciated. The timing of our days were also great. We truly enjoyed our time!

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Croatia in 10 days ...
Croatia | May 28 - Jun 6, 2024

Thais
Thais K.
Brazil | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2024
Ivo from Zagreb to Split took us to a wonderful restaurant to eat meats under the bell after the excellent visit to the blue lagoons and waterfalls of split national park.
@Split ivana was wonderful. The hotel well located.
@ Hvar The hotel Adriana was very well located with beautiful view and short walk from ferry port. Thea was very energetic!
Grgo @Hvar was amazing 🤩 . The wine tasting at the family cave the best, followed by over the top lunch at a country restaurant!
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Ivo from Zagreb to Split took us to a wonderful restaurant to eat meats under the bell after the excellent visit to the blue lagoons and waterfalls of split national park.
@Split ivana was wonderful. The hotel well located.

@ Hvar The hotel Adriana was very well located with beautiful view and short walk from ferry port. Thea was very energetic!
Grgo @Hvar was amazing 🤩 . The wine tasting at the family cave the best, followed by over the top lunch at a country restaurant!

@ Korcula the apart hotel location was too far from the historic sites even though view was amazing and laundry available. Breakfast was good but inconveniently far.
Neda was very effective and the water taxi hop on / hop off should be included in all itineraries.

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

The trip plan was great and provided so much ...
Slovenia | May 11 - May 30, 2024

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Carol W.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2024
The trip plan was great and provided so much information and connections through what’s app worked out so well. Everything was well organized and our local specialists Nicola & Sara were very helpful.
All of our guides and drivers were very good,
All of our accommodations were excellent and they provided delicious breakfasts!
We enjoyed driving through Slovenia and Istria.
Croatia didn’t disappoint with beautiful country coastline, islands and very friendly welcoming people.
We...
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The trip plan was great and provided so much information and connections through what’s app worked out so well. Everything was well organized and our local specialists Nicola & Sara were very helpful.
All of our guides and drivers were very good,

All of our accommodations were excellent and they provided delicious breakfasts!
We enjoyed driving through Slovenia and Istria.
Croatia didn’t disappoint with beautiful country coastline, islands and very friendly welcoming people.
We think next time we’d like to come in the fall when n the weather and water might be warmer.
Thank you
Carol & Jim

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić