Truffle Hunting and Truffle Tasting
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Location
Paladini (Buzet)
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Duration
From 2 h
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Quick Info
For everyone
Easy
Truffle hunting in Istria begins with a homemade brandy as a welcome beverage. Afterwards, you will venture into the woods with the truffle hunter and his sniffer dogs for a true adventure during which you will also learn more about the tradition of hunting for Istria’s greatest treasure. Upon returning, you will be treated to a gourmet experience at the hall offering a mesmerising view of the forest as well as everything from an abundant platter of delicacies to truffles and soft fritters with truffle chocolate. You will also taste homemade specialities in addition to Malvasia and Terrano wines. The rest of the story is revealed in person.
- Available months: all months
- Available weekdays: Daily
- Activity languages: Croatian, English
The experience starts at 10:00 and 13:00. The expected duration is 2.5 to 3 h.
The date of the experience is subject to availability. Check availability and book a date at info@valamar-experience.com.
Example of an itinerary for an experience beginning at 10:00:
10:00–10:20 – Tour of the estate, the dogs and an educational story about truffles, with a welcome beverage (truffle brandy)
10:20–11:20 – Truffle hunting with a truffle hunter and sniffer dogs
11:20–12:30/13:00 – Tasting
The itinerary applied to this experience is identical to the one for private and group tours.
- Guided truffle hunting with a truffle hunter and sniffer dogs
- Welcome beverage (truffle brandy)
- Guided tasting (all foods are truffle-based: selection of cheeses and spreads, sausages, honey, oil, balsamic vinegar, scrambled eggs with fresh black truffles and chocolate fritters)
- Unlimited beverages (sparkling and still water, Malvasia and Terrano wines)
- Admission to the first Truffle Museum in Croatia (self-guided)
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Transfer (book a transfer with our trusted transfer partner – contact us at info@valamar-experience.com)
- Prices are expressed per person and tours are held for groups of 2 to 12 people
- Non-gluten options are available with prior notice
- Persons with disabilities may participate in the tasting without going into the forest
- Minors are welcome under parental supervision, but they will be served juice instead of alcohol
- Pets are welcome with prior notice under the condition that each visitor bring only one pet, which must be on a leash for the duration of the experience
Prepare a printed or electronic version of the voucher to present to the experience organiser upon request.
Karlić Ban Tartufi d.o.o., PIN: 27009052323
- More than 24 hours before the booked appointment, no fee is charged.
- Within 24 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.