Truffle Hunt
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Location
Livade
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Duration
1 h
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Quick Info
Family
Senior
Easy
The town of Livade and Motovun Forest are renowned for their magnificent environment and pristine nature. However, their biggest secret and blessing are truffles - a unique delicacy that is celebrated all over the world. Let's go hunting today led by the professional truffle hunters from the Zigante family - a surname that is a synonym for quality and tradition in culinary circles. We're all set to go on yet another educational and entertaining walk - all that is missing is you!
- Available months: March - December
- Available weekdays: all days
- Departure from: Independent arrival
- Activity languages: English, Italian, Croatian, German
The guests meet in front of Zigante restaurant, where they will meet with a representative from the company. After this, they will go truffle hunting at a location near the restaurant itself, in a village located about 1 km away from Livade (Motovun Forest). Next is a short story on truffles and truffle hunting in Istria, after which the truffle hunt begins (in the company of a licenced truffle hunter and his dogs).
11:00 - Arrival at Zigante Restaurant
Departure to the forest where a truffle hunter awaits us
Demonstration of truffle hunting with the truffle hunter and his dogs
12:00 - Return and tasting of Zigante products
- Demonstration of truffle hunting with guide
- Licenced truffle hunters
- Specially trained dogs
- Visit to the Zigante store, free tasting of truffle products included (due to a legal obligation, the store is closed on Sundays)
The price is valid for a group of 1-10 person.
- All additional services not listed under ˝What's included˝
- Option of having lunch in Zigante restaurant for a surcharge
In case of inclement weather, the demonstration will be postponed.
Bring appropriate clothing and footwear, and other necessities such as mosquito repellent (since we will be visiting forest and village localities).
Prepare a printed or electronic version of the voucher to present to the experience organiser upon request.
In case of booking cancellation:
- more than 24 hours before the booked date, no fee is charged.
- between 24 to 12 hours before the booked date 50% of the total amount is charged.
- within 12 hours before the booked date 100% of the total amount is charged.
- in case of no show, 100% of the entire amount will be charged.
Experience organizer: Livade Tartufi d.o.o., OIB 59785996378
Location
Livade