6 h

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Private

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About this activity

This is the real thing. The No. 1 truffle hunting tour. Truffle hunting in the land where his majesty - THE TRUFFLE - is at home.

We'll meet at the Koper's cruise ship terminal (or hotel or any other preferred pickup location in Koper, Izola, Piran and Portoroz) and arrange all necessary in order for you to take part in this authentic experience.

Start this adventure with a truffle hunting family, whose 3rd generation is now hunting for truffles. Friendly hosts will tell you all about truffles, the tradition of truffle hunting, and their truffle hunting dogs. But above all, they will take you to the BEST truffle hunting spot that just few locals know about. Tasting of truffle products will be prepared for you in beautiful surroundings, and you will also have the opportunity to buy truffle products in the nearby shop.

You will enjoy a true authentic "truffle hunting", accompanied by an expert truffle hunter with dogs, through a typical Istrian wood. This unique experience, suitable for small groups and private ones, takes place in the beautiful hilly area surrounding even more idyllic countryside of the central Istria. Entering the wood is an exciting ritual, an indescribable mix of emotions and impressions: the scent of nature, the silence interrupted only by the sound of the wind rustling the leaves. During the truffle hunting, your guide will tell you about the traditions, history, and legends of this precious tuber.

After this wonderful experience, you will have a chance to taste various Istrian dishes made with truffles:
• Aromatic cheese from sheep’s, goat's and cow’s milk with chopped fresh truffles,
• Dried sausage enriched with Istrian truffles,
• Uniquely flavored acacia Eco-honey with added white truffle,
• Extra virgin olive oil with black truffle flavor,
• Truffle pate (spread),
• Omelette with Truffles,
• FRITULE - old Istrian dessert.and of course, all accompanied by a glass (or two) of local Teran and Malvazija wine.

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Included

Hotel / Port pickup and drop-off
Transport in an air-conditioned minivan
Tour guide/escort during the whole trip,
Licensed truffle hunter (a member of a third generation truffle hunting family)
Professional truffle hunter dog,
Tastings of various Istrian dishes made with truffles: Aromatic cheese from sheep’s, goat's and cow’s milk with chopped fresh truffles, Dried sausage enriched with Istrian truffles, Uniquely flavored acacia Eco-honey with added white truffle, Extra virgin olive oil with black truffle flavor, Truffle pate (spread), Omelette with Truffles, A glass (or two) of local Teran and Malvazija wine FRITULE - old Istrian dessert.
All taxes, fees and handling charges,
Truffle recipes (sent by email after the tour)
Snacks
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages

Not included

Any services not listed above as “Included
Personal travel insurance

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Although we will hunt on sites where we have previously found truffles, finding them cannot be guaranteed.
We regret that you are not able to bring your own dog on this tour as they will distract our truffle hound.
Truffle hunting will require some walking (on flat slopes mainly but also on some gently sloping sites).
We suggest good walking shoes (no flip-flops!)
We also regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers