BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans Reviews

Barbie Allen 2025.11.24

     

My girlfriend and I decided to explore Croatia and some surrounding areas. After much research we stumbled upon BLKN escapes. At first I thought it was to good to be true. The price and experience just seemed to perfect. Well it was everything and more. From the moment we arrived to the moment we departed everything was planned to perfection. The tours and accommodations that Alex organized were unforgettable . The country offers old town charm with stunning views of mountains and seaside villas. We had our own personal driver Mario. Mario always made sure we were taken care of in every way. He was courteous and smart with a good sense of humour. His passion and knowledge for his country shined through. Our trip with BLKN escapes will always be a cherished memory and an experience never forgotten. I can’t recommend going to Croatia and using BLKN escapes enough. Five star all the way.

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.11.24

Hi Barbie,

Thank you so much for this amazing review – greatly appreciated.

It was a pleasure organizing your private tailor-made tour of Croatia and Montenegro and I’m really happy to hear that everything, from the itinerary and guides to the accommodations, felt perfectly planned from arrival to departure.

I’m also glad you enjoyed traveling with Mario as Tour-director – he’ll be very happy to hear your kind words about his care, humor and passion.

Knowing that this trip will always be a cherished memory for both You and Audrey is the best feedback we could receive.

You’ll always be welcome in Croatia.

All the best,
Alex

Barbie A 2025.11.24

     

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BLKN escapes only if you want a five star experience Me and a girlfriend took a 7 day tour with BLKN escapes. I wasn’t sure how we were going to manage the trip. Maybe rent a car or take public transit. We researched many options and fell upon BLKN escapes. At first I thought it sounded too good to be true because of the price and experiences being offered. But I took the chance and booked them. Prior to the trip Alex and I spoke on the phone so he could find out everything we hoped to see and do. He customized the tour to perfection. Our driver Mario picked us up at the airport and from that moment on all we had to worry about was enjoying the views and experiences. Not only was it absolutely stunning places to visit and see but everything we did was thought through and planned perfectly. The accommodations that were booked were all clean and beautiful and in beautiful locations. Mario was such a gentleman with so much in-site and knowledge about his country that he shared with us. It was obvious he has a passion for what he does. He was fun and chatty and took such good care of us. The places we visited were some of the most beautiful places I have ever had the privilege to see. The words “wow”were repeated throughout the entire week. The countries Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia are a must see. Without a doubt I would recommend BLKN escapes. They are a five star company.

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.11.24

Hi Barbie,Big thank You for taking Your time to write this wonderful review.It was a real pleasure organizing your private tour of Croatia and Montenegro for you and Audrey. I’m very happy to hear that from the moment you arrived to the moment you departed, exceeded Your expectations.I’m also delighted that Mario helped make the trip so special, he’ll be very happy to hear your praise.Thank You once again!All the best,Alex

Barbie A 2025.11.24

     

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BLKN escapes only if you want a five star experience Me and a girlfriend took a 7 day tour with BLKN escapes. I wasn’t sure how we were going to manage the trip. Maybe rent a car or take public transit. We researched many options and fell upon BLKN escapes. At first I thought it sounded too good to be true because of the price and experiences being offered. But I took the chance and booked them. Prior to the trip Alex and I spoke on the phone so he could find out everything we hoped to see and do. He customized the tour to perfection. Our driver Mario picked us up at the airport and from that moment on all we had to worry about was enjoying the views and experiences. Not only was it absolutely stunning places to visit and see but everything we did was thought through and planned perfectly. The accommodations that were booked were all clean and beautiful and in beautiful locations. Mario was such a gentleman with so much in-site and knowledge about his country that he shared with us. It was obvious he has a passion for what he does. He was fun and chatty and took such good care of us. The places we visited were some of the most beautiful places I have ever had the privilege to see. The words “wow”were repeated throughout the entire week. The countries Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia are a must see. Without a doubt I would recommend BLKN escapes. They are a five star company.

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.11.24

Hi Barbie,Big thank You for taking Your time to write this wonderful review.It was a real pleasure organizing your private tour of Croatia and Montenegro for you and Audrey. I’m very happy to hear that from the moment you arrived to the moment you departed, exceeded Your expectations.I’m also delighted that Mario helped make the trip so special, he’ll be very happy to hear your praise.Thank You once again!All the best,Alex

Dan W 2025.11.23

     

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The Best of the Balkans Before I get into details I should say our trip was more than excellent!!!Our tour operator/driver/sometime guide, Alek provided us with anything we requested.The 22 days we spent in the Balkans was seamless. There was never a problem.Four of our friends, my wife and myself along with Alek travelled throughout Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Montenegro. The sites were incredible.Alek provided us with transportation and accommodation second to none.When Alek wasn't guiding us he had contracted local guides who were knowledgeable and entertaining.About Alek. He was not only professional, he was knowledgeable about the history and the present situation in the Balkans. Ask him a question, he knew the answer.Our tour of the Balkans was great. Alek and his team excelled in every way possible.All of us left the Balkans with the feeling that Alek was not only our tour operator but was our FRIEND.I would highly recommend BLNK as your go-to tour guide in the Balkans.All the best,Dan WiksCanada

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.11.24

Dan,Big thank You for the amazing review.I’m super happy to hear that 22-day Balkan tailor made tour through Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro felt seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. Being a tour director on the tour with You, Arlene, John, Lorraine, Keith and Darlene felt more like being on the road with friends than with clients.All the best back in Canada – and I really hope we get a chance to catch up in Canada when my journey brings me there.All the best,Alex

Dan W 2025.11.23

     

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The Best of the Balkans Before I get into details I should say our trip was more than excellent!!!Our tour operator/driver/sometime guide, Alek provided us with anything we requested.The 22 days we spent in the Balkans was seamless. There was never a problem.Four of our friends, my wife and myself along with Alek travelled throughout Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Montenegro. The sites were incredible.Alek provided us with transportation and accommodation second to none.When Alek wasn't guiding us he had contracted local guides who were knowledgeable and entertaining.About Alek. He was not only professional, he was knowledgeable about the history and the present situation in the Balkans. Ask him a question, he knew the answer.Our tour of the Balkans was great. Alek and his team excelled in every way possible.All of us left the Balkans with the feeling that Alek was not only our tour operator but was our FRIEND.I would highly recommend BLNK as your go-to tour guide in the Balkans.All the best,Dan WiksCanada

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.11.24

Dan,Big thank You for the amazing review.I’m super happy to hear that 22-day Balkan tailor made tour through Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro felt seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. Being a tour director on the tour with You, Arlene, John, Lorraine, Keith and Darlene felt more like being on the road with friends than with clients.All the best back in Canada – and I really hope we get a chance to catch up in Canada when my journey brings me there.All the best,Alex

ransclan 2025.11.20

     

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Simply the Best Tour Experience Possible My wife and I along with two other couples had the privilege of taking a 22 day tour of the Balkans, including Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro with Aleksandar and his incredible staff in October 2025. The entire experience was seamless, from the initial planing to final execution! From the first contact with Aleks the level of communication was beyond anything we have ever experienced. There was never a time when any questions or concerns we had went unanswered or not dealt with immediately, even in spite of an 8 hour difference in time zones during our planning stages! Any and all requests regarding our itinerary and accommodations were completely met or exceeded. We had the pleasure of having Aleks as our driver and tour director/guide for the entire trip and he soon became part of our "family"! He is extremely knowledgeable and took us to see sights and memorable viewpoints that we would never have experienced, but for him. Without reservation we would highly recommend Aleksandar and BLKN Escapes for any travel plans in the Balkan region.Keith & Darlene R. (Canada)

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.11.21

Dear Keith & Darlene,Thank you both so much for such an incredible review – You have really made my day. It was an absolute pleasure (and a lot of fun) designing a trip and also being a part of a 22 days journey with you on a private tailor-made tour of the Balkans through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro. Spending that much time on the road together, visiting viewpoints, hidden spots and special local experiences, I really did feel like I was traveling with family. I’m especially grateful for the trust you placed in me and BLKN Escapes with your itinerary, logistics and day-to-day decisions along the way.Big thank you once again for trusting me and BLKN Escapes with such a big trip and for recommending us so strongly for private tours in Croatia and the Balkans.Wishing you all the very best back in Canada – and I truly hope our paths cross again for another adventure.Please send my regards to Dan, Arlene, John & Lorraine.All the best,Aleksandar

ransclan 2025.11.20

     

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Simply the Best Tour Experience Possible My wife and I along with two other couples had the privilege of taking a 22 day tour of the Balkans, including Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro with Aleksandar and his incredible staff in October 2025. The entire experience was seamless, from the initial planing to final execution! From the first contact with Aleks the level of communication was beyond anything we have ever experienced. There was never a time when any questions or concerns we had went unanswered or not dealt with immediately, even in spite of an 8 hour difference in time zones during our planning stages! Any and all requests regarding our itinerary and accommodations were completely met or exceeded. We had the pleasure of having Aleks as our driver and tour director/guide for the entire trip and he soon became part of our "family"! He is extremely knowledgeable and took us to see sights and memorable viewpoints that we would never have experienced, but for him. Without reservation we would highly recommend Aleksandar and BLKN Escapes for any travel plans in the Balkan region.Keith & Darlene R. (Canada)

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.11.21

Dear Keith & Darlene,Thank you both so much for such an incredible review – You have really made my day. It was an absolute pleasure (and a lot of fun) designing a trip and also being a part of a 22 days journey with you on a private tailor-made tour of the Balkans through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro. Spending that much time on the road together, visiting viewpoints, hidden spots and special local experiences, I really did feel like I was traveling with family. I’m especially grateful for the trust you placed in me and BLKN Escapes with your itinerary, logistics and day-to-day decisions along the way.Big thank you once again for trusting me and BLKN Escapes with such a big trip and for recommending us so strongly for private tours in Croatia and the Balkans.Wishing you all the very best back in Canada – and I truly hope our paths cross again for another adventure.Please send my regards to Dan, Arlene, John & Lorraine.All the best,Aleksandar

Sophie To 2025.11.17

     

I had an excellent experience with Blkn Escape for two private transfers in Croatia. We booked a journey from Zagreb to Split (via Plitvice Lakes) and another from Split to Dubrovnik (via Mostar). The service was outstanding from start to finish. Our vehicle was a BMW that was impeccably clean, modern, and very comfortable. Our driver was professional, punctual, and friendly, making the long drives a pleasure. Communication was a highlight—Aleksander was highly responsive and provided clear updates before our trip, which gave us great peace of mind. We felt completely taken care of throughout the entire process. I am extremely happy with the service and highly recommend Blkn Escape for a reliable and comfortable travel experience in Croatia.

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.11.17

Dear Sophie,

Many thanks for taking Your time to write a wonderful review and also for choosing us as Your tour operator for part of Your journey through Croatia and Beyond.

It was a pleasure meeting both You and Patrick.

Once again, BIG thanks for wonderful feedback.

All the best!

Aleksandar

Sophie To 2025.11.17

     

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Excellent Private Transfers in Croatia I had an excellent experience with Blkn Escape for two private transfers in Croatia. We booked a journey from Zagreb to Split (via Plitvice Lakes) and another from Split to Dubrovnik (via Mostar).The service was outstanding from start to finish. Our vehicle was a BMW that was impeccably clean, modern, and very comfortable. Our driver was professional, punctual, and friendly, making the long drives a pleasure.Communication was a highlight—Aleksander was highly responsive and provided clear updates before our trip, which gave us great peace of mind. We felt completely taken care of throughout the entire process.I am extremely happy with the service and highly recommend Blkn Escape for a reliable and comfortable travel experience in Croatia.

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.11.18

Dear Sophie,Many thanks for Your trust in booking part of Your trip through Croatia and Beyond with us, Your wonderful review is greatly appreciated.All the best to both You and Patrick.Alex

Sophie To 2025.11.17

     

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Excellent Private Transfers in Croatia I had an excellent experience with Blkn Escape for two private transfers in Croatia. We booked a journey from Zagreb to Split (via Plitvice Lakes) and another from Split to Dubrovnik (via Mostar).The service was outstanding from start to finish. Our vehicle was a BMW that was impeccably clean, modern, and very comfortable. Our driver was professional, punctual, and friendly, making the long drives a pleasure.Communication was a highlight—Aleksander was highly responsive and provided clear updates before our trip, which gave us great peace of mind. We felt completely taken care of throughout the entire process.I am extremely happy with the service and highly recommend Blkn Escape for a reliable and comfortable travel experience in Croatia.

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.11.18

Dear Sophie,Many thanks for Your trust in booking part of Your trip through Croatia and Beyond with us, Your wonderful review is greatly appreciated.All the best to both You and Patrick.Alex

Nikola Končar 2025.11.13

     

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.11.19

Hvala gospodine Končar!

Do sljedeceg puta.

Joseph Hammell 2025.09.28

     

This was a terrific tour! Alex was very helpful and informative! Great sights and experiences!

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.09.29

Dear Joseph,

Many thanks for choosing to book a private tour to Slovenia with BLKN escapes, and also big thank You for taking Your time to write a wonderful review.

Best,

Aleksandar

whynothavefun 2025.09.16

     

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Top notch service from start to finish! If you want excellent, timely communication, fantastic customer service, great guides and feeling like you’re just in terrific hands overall? Then working with Aleksandar is for you! He organized a private transfer from Rovinj to Zagreb with a 2-hour add on/private guide at Lake Plitvice. Everything was spot on. The driver was a fabulous guy - super informative, kind & a safe driver! The guide at Lake Plitvice grew up close to the park, knew all the trails inside-out and customized a perfect experience for us. I have already recommended Aleksandar to friends - and will continue to sing the praises of his company. My only regret? Not using him for more of our Croatia tour experiences!!!

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.09.17

Dear Gay,I’m really glad you enjoyed the private transfer from Rovinj to Zagreb with a guided tour at Plitvice Lakes — it was a pleasure organizing it for you. Many thanks for choosing us as your local provider and I’m excited that we’ll also see you again soon for your Split tour! Thanks again for your trust and wonderful words — it is greatly appreciated.Best,Aleksandar – BLKN Escapes

whynothavefun 2025.09.16

     

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Top notch service from start to finish! If you want excellent, timely communication, fantastic customer service, great guides and feeling like you’re just in terrific hands overall? Then working with Aleksandar is for you! He organized a private transfer from Rovinj to Zagreb with a 2-hour add on/private guide at Lake Plitvice. Everything was spot on. The driver was a fabulous guy - super informative, kind & a safe driver! The guide at Lake Plitvice grew up close to the park, knew all the trails inside-out and customized a perfect experience for us. I have already recommended Aleksandar to friends - and will continue to sing the praises of his company. My only regret? Not using him for more of our Croatia tour experiences!!!

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.09.17

Dear Gay,I’m really glad you enjoyed the private transfer from Rovinj to Zagreb with a guided tour at Plitvice Lakes — it was a pleasure organizing it for you. Many thanks for choosing us as your local provider and I’m excited that we’ll also see you again soon for your Split tour! Thanks again for your trust and wonderful words — it is greatly appreciated.Best,Aleksandar – BLKN Escapes

dan p 2025.09.09

     

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Best of Zagreb tour. Ena was great. We discovered a lot about Zagreb in a couple of hours with her. We enjoyed the information given and her knowledge of the area.

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.09.10

Thank you, Dan!We’re so glad you enjoyed the Best of Zagreb private tour and had a great experience discovering the city’s history and highlights. Appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback!Warm regards from Zagreb,BLKN Escapes Team

dan p 2025.09.09

     

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Transfer from Sibenik to Zagreb either private Plitvice tour. Alex our driver was excellent in his driving and knowledge of the area. He also was helpful and courteous with helping plan a restaurant break and bathroom breaks. Very courteous. Our private tour through Plitvice National Park with Nikola was excellent. Nikola was super. We saw a beautiful park in a timely manner with a wonderful and knowledgeable guide.

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.09.10

Dear Dan & Martina,Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure having you on the private transfer from Šibenik to Zagreb with a guided tour of Plitvice Lakes. I’m really glad you enjoyed the day, the journey, and especially the experience at the park with Nikola — I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him.Wishing you safe travels ahead, and we’d love to welcome you back to Croatia anytime!Best regards,Alex

dan p 2025.09.09

     

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Best of Zagreb tour. Ena was great. We discovered a lot about Zagreb in a couple of hours with her. We enjoyed the information given and her knowledge of the area.

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.09.10

Thank you, Dan!We’re so glad you enjoyed the Best of Zagreb private tour and had a great experience discovering the city’s history and highlights. Appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback!Warm regards from Zagreb,BLKN Escapes Team

dan p 2025.09.09

     

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Transfer from Sibenik to Zagreb either private Plitvice tour. Alex our driver was excellent in his driving and knowledge of the area. He also was helpful and courteous with helping plan a restaurant break and bathroom breaks. Very courteous. Our private tour through Plitvice National Park with Nikola was excellent. Nikola was super. We saw a beautiful park in a timely manner with a wonderful and knowledgeable guide.

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.09.10

Dear Dan & Martina,Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure having you on the private transfer from Šibenik to Zagreb with a guided tour of Plitvice Lakes. I’m really glad you enjoyed the day, the journey, and especially the experience at the park with Nikola — I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him.Wishing you safe travels ahead, and we’d love to welcome you back to Croatia anytime!Best regards,Alex

Eva T 2025.08.27

     

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A Lifetime Experience in the Balkans We had a fantastic private tour of the Balkans, and every detail was impeccably planned and handled from start to finish exceeding our expectation.Our tour guides (in particular, Alex, Mario and Nicolas) were top notch in that they were knowledgeable the places that they showed us. They didn't just recite dates and facts, but told us captivating stories (at times their own personal stories) that brought the complex history of the cities to life. Their passion for their homeland was infectious and their friendliness made us feel like we were exploring with an old friend.The overall transport and other arrangements made were of excellent standard. The vehicles used were new, modern and comfortable. Furthermore, our guides provided us with many excellent local restaurant recommendations, and we enjoyed authentic, delicious meals we never would have found on our own.Not to mention that the Balkans are incredibly picturesque, from the stunning Adriatic coastline to the dramatic mountain passes, waterfalls and charming old towns. This tour was the perfect blend of education, relaxation, and adventure. We would highly recommend this experience.Eva and Yvonne

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.08.27

Dear Eva and Yvonne,Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It was a real pleasure planning and guiding your private multi-country tour through Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro.I’m glad to hear that the itinerary, guiding, and travel experience met—and even exceeded—your expectations. We always aim to create a balance of history, culture, local flavor, and comfort, and I’m happy you felt that throughout the trip. Your appreciation for the stories, the landscapes, and the people you met along the way means a lot.On behalf of myself, Mario, Nikola, and the entire BLKN Escapes team—thank you for choosing to explore the Balkans with us.Wishing you all the best and hope to welcome you again in the future,Best,Aleksandar

Eva T 2025.08.27

     

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A Lifetime Experience in the Balkans We had a fantastic private tour of the Balkans, and every detail was impeccably planned and handled from start to finish exceeding our expectation.Our tour guides (in particular, Alex, Mario and Nicolas) were top notch in that they were knowledgeable the places that they showed us. They didn't just recite dates and facts, but told us captivating stories (at times their own personal stories) that brought the complex history of the cities to life. Their passion for their homeland was infectious and their friendliness made us feel like we were exploring with an old friend.The overall transport and other arrangements made were of excellent standard. The vehicles used were new, modern and comfortable. Furthermore, our guides provided us with many excellent local restaurant recommendations, and we enjoyed authentic, delicious meals we never would have found on our own.Not to mention that the Balkans are incredibly picturesque, from the stunning Adriatic coastline to the dramatic mountain passes, waterfalls and charming old towns. This tour was the perfect blend of education, relaxation, and adventure. We would highly recommend this experience.Eva and Yvonne

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Reply from BLKN escapes - Private tours in Croatia & Balkans 2025.08.27

Dear Eva and Yvonne,Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It was a real pleasure planning and guiding your private multi-country tour through Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro.I’m glad to hear that the itinerary, guiding, and travel experience met—and even exceeded—your expectations. We always aim to create a balance of history, culture, local flavor, and comfort, and I’m happy you felt that throughout the trip. Your appreciation for the stories, the landscapes, and the people you met along the way means a lot.On behalf of myself, Mario, Nikola, and the entire BLKN Escapes team—thank you for choosing to explore the Balkans with us.Wishing you all the best and hope to welcome you again in the future,Best,Aleksandar