Motovun Truffle Hunting: Unique Fungus Foraging Experience in Mirna River Valley

Embark on a unique truffle hunting adventure in the Motovun forest, known for its high-quality truffles. Join the Svilicic family, experts with over 40 years of experience, and indulge in delicious truffle dishes and Istrian delicacies.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Motovun - We stroll through the woodland in pursuit of truffles, accompanied by canines skilled in the art of truffle detection. The Svilicic family will demonstrate the intricacies of truffle hunting.
What's Included
  • Truffle hunting adventure
Additional Information

Truffles are a unique type of underground fungus. There are two significant types of truffles: the white truffle (Tuber Magnatum) and the black truffle (Tuber Melanosporum). Both varieties can be discovered in the Motovun forest, situated in the Mirna River valley. Although truffles are found in various locations, those from Motovun are regarded as the…

Location
DPD Pickup lokacija
Kanal
INA gas station parking pleace. Kanal 46, Motovun. Meeting/Starting time is between 9AM and 11AM. You will receive a notification for the exact time of departure about 24 hours earlier.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lydon_s
Mar 27, 2026
Great morning out truffle... - Great morning out truffle hunting with Mihael and his dogs, Mina and Roxy. Found 5 truffles! Would recommend.
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Craig_b
Oct 30, 2025
Amazing - The most amazing authentic experience we have ever had. Truly an event to remember and tell in our travel tales
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Wearytraveler1979
Oct 28, 2025
Truffle Pups - We spent a few hours in the forest with our guide and his two truffle dogs. They were very excited to hunt and found several white truffles. Mud boots were thankfully provided since recent rains made the area very wet. Be prepared to cross streams and branches!
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Road32474179009
Oct 26, 2025
Absolutely a Perfect Tour! - I would say this was absolutely a perfect tour ⸜(๑⃙⃘'ᵕ'๑⃙⃘)⸝⋆︎* Searching for truffles in the forest with Mihael and his adorable, energetic dogs, Mina and Roxi, was incredibly fun. Since it’s right at the transition between seasons, we were very lucky to find both black and white truffles! We really appreciated how kind and knowledgeable Mihael was, he shared so many interesting facts about truffles, guided us through the forest, and even recommended delicious local food nearby. If I ever have the chance, I’d definitely love to come back again!
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April_c
Oct 15, 2025
Bravo! - Mihael was a wonderful host. The dogs were fantastic. We found both black and white truffles. I highly recommend this experience if you want to learn about truffle hunting. BRAVO Mina and Roxy!
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Steffi
Oct 12, 2025
Wonderful experience - Beautiful and instructive experience. Mihael is the best guide to the world of truffles you could wish for. Recommended!
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Getaway34530
Oct 11, 2025
Loved it - Lovely walk in the woods near Motovun. Mihael was informative with two super dogs who led us to one white truffle and a number of black.
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Linney_mx
Oct 7, 2025
Great fun and super interesting - What a great morning spent truffle hunting with Michal, Roxy and Mila! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience which was fun and interesting. Michal was friendly, knowledgeable, polite and professional. We found a number of truffles (well Mila found most if them!) Would recommend this trip to all. Thanks for a super experience ☺️
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Cheryldc5394az
Oct 3, 2025
I HIGHLY recommend this experience! - What an amazing experience with Mihael Svilicic and his dogs, Mina and Roxie! We enjoyed exploring the forest along the Mirna River below Motovun and learning about the truffle hunting process. Mihael’s excitement when Mino discovered a 77 gm white truffle was real! Mihael’s delightful mother, Lorena, fixed a delicious 4-course truffled lunch including grappa and wine that our group of 8 enjoyed on the lovely terrace of their home in Motovun! An added bonus was free locals parking for the day/evening! I HIGHLY recommend this tour!!!
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127annekem
Nov 9, 2025
Even a white truffle - A very very nice experience with the train to the forest and with the guide truffles searched and found, even a white The market different kinds of Olive oil, wines etc
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From $48
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).