Close-up of black truffles.
Truffle-hunting dogs searching for truffles in the forest of Istria led by a guide.
A trained truffle-hunting dog sniffing the forest floor while guided by a local hunter in the Istrian woods.

Truffles – the Hidden Gems of Istria

Local Experience
  • Location

    Livade 7, Livade

  • Duration

    From 2 h

  • Quick Info

    Private tour

    For everyone

    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!

Details
  • Available months: all months
  • Available weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Activity languages: croatian, english, german, italian
Itinerary

Please note that this is a private experience that may be postponed due to poor weather conditions or availability issues. After your purchase, a member of the Experience Concierge team will contact you to arrange all the details.

 

Bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance and are subject to availability. Check availability and book a date at info@valamar-experience.com.

 

The expected duration is 2 h.
Itinerary proposal:
Gathering outside the Zigante restaurant and meeting with the truffle hunter
Departure for the truffle hunting site in a village near Livade
Truffle hunting accompanied by a truffle hunter and sniffer dogs, including a story about truffles and the tradition of truffle hunting in Istria
Return from the hunt and an enjoyable lunch at the Zigante restaurant

The price includes
  • Guided truffle hunting with a truffle hunter and sniffer dogs
  • Lunch (veal carpaccio with fresh black truffles, Istrian pasta with fresh black truffles, truffle ice cream)
  • Parking
The price does not include
  • Beverage
  • Transfer
More details
  • The price applies to the private tour for a minimum of two people, with a €55.00 surcharge for each additional person.
Insider tip

Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for spending time in nature.

What happens after I get the voucher

Prepare a printed or electronic version of the voucher to present to the experience organiser upon request.

Experience organizer

Zigante tartufi d.o.o., PIN: 3115664965

Cancellation terms
  • More than 24 hours before the booked appointment, no fee is charged.
  • Between 24 to 12 hours before the booked appointment 50 % of the total amount is charged.
  • Within 12 hours before the booked appointment 100 % of the total amount is charged.
  • In case of no show, 100 % of the entire amount will be charged.