Truffle hunting adventure


1 hour 30 minutes
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Truffle is an unusual subterranean fungus. There are two important varieties of truffles: white truffle (Tuber Magnatum) and black truffle (Tuber Melanosporum). Both of these can be found in the Motovun forest located in the valley of the Mirna River. Even though truffles can be found elsewhere, Motovun truffles are considered to be of the highest quality.Truffles live 10 – 30 centimetres underground, which makes it hard to find, and that’s why trained dogs are used in the truffle hunting activities. If you came to visit Motovun, you should not miss out truffle hunting adventure. Svilicic family have more then forty years of experience in truffle hunting. When you experience truffle hunting, you will come to realize why it is an internationally appreciated phenomena. To spice up your encouter, we offer various truffle dishes and a unique tasting experience with a glass of famous Motovun red or white wine. We will also offer Istrian prosciutto and a wide choice of other Istrian dishes.

Inclusions

  • Truffle hunting adventure

What to expect

Itinerary

We walk through the forest and search for a truffles with dogs trained for truffle hunting. Svilicic family will show you what truffle hunting is all about.


Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Samuel_H
April 2022

Mihael is amazingly knowledgable about the area, it's history and (of course) truffles! It was amazing to see the love and care he has for his working dogs and they were amazing to see in action! We had a great time and would definitely advise anyone to do this!

737katharinef
January 2022

We loved our truffle hunting adventure with Mihael!! He was so happy to answer all our questions about the truffles, take us to the forest and up to town, and we just had such a great time walking through the forest with him and his three dogs. We went during the off-season, but he still found us...

Jiangnan_Y
October 2021

Interesting trip, very friendly dogs and host, walk through the forest and need to act quickly when dogs start to dig, otherwise they will eat the expensive white truffles :)

Daniel_C
October 2021

Excellent time truffle hunting with Mihael and his dogs. We found a large truffle at the end of our time which was a thrill. The dogs were great. Mihael explained things well and answered all our questions. Well worth the time and money.

Nicholas_J
October 2021

Michael and his 3 fine dogs were a delight to watch working closely together on the hunt. A very personal sort of experience, not at all staged and commercialized. Some have reprtedly been known to plant truffles to be 'found'. Not here Meeting his family, mother Lorena and brother Mario, was a ...

Svetlana_A
September 2021

It was an outstanding adventure, and we were lucky to find both black and white truffles (thanks to Michael and his dogs)! To learn how to hunt truffles was just a part of today’s experience, then we had delicious Michelin-rate dinner al fresco in Motovun on the top of the hill. Thanks to Michael...

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