Ljubljana: Guided Truffle Hunting Tour with Hotel Transfers
Upper Carniola, Slovenia
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Travel from Ljubljana to the Croatian countryside on a private truffle hunting tour in the hills of Istria. Stroll through the woods with trained dogs and meet a local family of truffle hunters in Motovun.
Truffle Hunting Day Trip from Ljubljana to Istria
This full-day trip from Ljubljana takes you to Istria's countryside in Croatia, ideal for food lovers and nature enthusiasts interested in truffles.
Experience
Explore Istrian woods with a local truffle hunter and trained dogs that locate white and black truffles beneath the forest floor. Learn how these rare tubers grow and the traditional methods used to find them.
Meet a local truffle-hunting family in Motovun and enjoy tasting authentic truffle dishes paired with regional red and white wines.
Includes
- Truffle hunting with a local expert and trained dogs
- Transportation from and back to Ljubljana
- Taxes and parking fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the trip for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The best time to visit is during the truffle season from late autumn to early winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes truffle hunting with a local expert, hotel transfers, and a tasting of authentic truffle dishes paired with regional Istrian wines.
The truffle hunting occurs in the Istrian countryside, located in Croatia, accessible from Ljubljana.
A local truffle hunter and their trained dogs lead the truffle hunting in the Istrian woods.
Trained dogs locate white and black truffles beneath the forest floor using their keen sense of smell, guided by the local hunter.
Yes, the tour includes tasting authentic truffle dishes prepared by a local family in Motovun, paired with regional red and white wines.
Yes, round-trip hotel transfers between Ljubljana and Istria are included in the tour package.
No prior experience is needed; the local expert explains how truffles grow and traditional hunting methods during the tour.
Truffle hunting season varies, so check the website for current availability and best times for the tour.
The full-day tour typically lasts several hours, including travel, hunting, and tasting sessions.
Yes, it is ideal for nature lovers interested in exploring Istrian forests and learning about truffle foraging near Slovenia.
