Gažon to Istria: Truffle Hunting, Cooking & Tasting
Slovene Littoral, Slovenia
Enjoy this incredible truffle-hunting adventure with a professional guide to uncover the mysterious world of the truffles. Try cooking a dish with truffles and savor the taste of truffle snacks.
Truffle Hunting and Cooking Experience in Istria
Join a professional hunter and dog in Istria for truffle hunting, cooking traditional Istrian pasta with fresh truffles. Suitable for food lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore the world of truffles with a hunter and dog
- Learn to cook typical Istrian pasta 'fuži' with fresh truffles
- Relax under the pergola of an Istrian homestead
- Available in Istrian towns: Koper, Izola, Piran-Portorož, Ankaran
Description
Discover the pearl of Istria through truffle hunting with a professional hunter and his trained dog. Learn about different truffle varieties, the history of truffle hunting, and why truffles are highly valued by top chefs. Understand the training and role of hunting dogs and what makes the truffle price so high.
After the hunt, participate in cooking the traditional Istrian pasta “fuži” with fresh truffles, including a secret ingredient that enhances the dish. Enjoy the meal paired with local Malvasia wine and learn to differentiate real truffle dishes from those using artificial aromas. The experience takes place in the relaxed setting of an Istrian homestead under a pergola.
Includes
- Truffle hunting demonstration with professional hunter and dog
- Cooking demonstration for Istrian pasta 'fuži' with truffles
- Meal featuring the cooked pasta
- Welcome snack: white and black truffle spreads, truffle cheese, truffle salami
- Istrian Malvasia wine and a seasonal refreshing drink
- Opportunity to purchase truffle products at reasonable prices
- Taxes, organizational, insurance, commission, and implementation costs
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips (appreciated but optional)
Important Information
- Activity operates year-round in all weather; dress accordingly
- Inform host of any dietary requirements at booking
- Children under 7 participate free but do not receive food or drink
- Your dog is welcome if it does not disturb the hunting dog; notify host at booking
- Activity subject to nature’s unpredictability; changes will be communicated promptly
- Includes approximately 1 km of walking
- Meeting point is at the bus stop in the village of Gažon
- Parking is available; if full, the host will direct to alternative options
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund.
For best experience, wear comfortable shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing. Book in advance to secure your spot.
