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Join a Truffle-Hunting and Cooking Workshop in Radini, Istria

Set out from Radini to awaken your appetite for adventure in Istria with a hands-on truffle hunting experience in the small village of Paladini, near Motovun, where the Karlić family has hunted truffles for three generations; during this three-hour activity you’ll receive a concise introduction to Istrian truffles and their history, taste traditional Istrian dishes enhanced with local truffle products from the Karlić family, and head into the green oasis of the Motovun forest to search for treasures alongside trained truffle dogs that make the hunt as thrilling as it is authentic. You can choose a daylight hunt or a memorable night search that begins with a truffle tasting and unfolds beneath a captivating sunset, and every visit includes the opportunity to explore the first Truffle museum in Croatia, connecting you directly with local culture, flavors, and the family-led tradition that has welcomed visitors from around the globe.

About this activity in Radini

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

Highlights

  • Join a three-hour truffle-hunting adventure led by the Karlić family in Paladini, near Motovun, and learn about Istrian truffles from local experts.
  • Follow trained truffle dogs through the Motovun forest as you search for prized Istrian truffles in a lush, natural setting.
  • Enjoy a tasting of traditional Istrian dishes with freshly found truffles and sample the Karlić family's local products and wines.
  • Choose a daylight hunt or a memorable sunset-to-night experience, plus access to Croatia’s first Truffle Museum for deeper regional insight.

Important Information

  • The full experience lasts about three hours and combines a short truffle history briefing, guided hunting, and a tasting of local specialties.
  • This activity is family-friendly and accessible - small children can use prams or strollers, service animals are permitted, and infant seats are available.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing for walking in the Motovun forest; the terrain can be uneven in places.
  • Tours depart from the Karlić family property in Paladini; confirm your exact meeting time when booking and allow extra time for rural driving in Istria.

Meeting Point

Meet at the Karlić family truffle farm in the village of Paladini (near Motovun). Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start; parking is available on the property and the family’s sign marks the meeting spot.

Includes

  • In Radini, Istria, you receive bottled water to stay refreshed during your event or activity.
  • You get a provided breakfast to start your day in the region.
  • A lunch is included so you can focus on the experience without worrying about meals.
  • Enjoy grandma's red & white wine and truffle liquors as part of the local food and drink offering.

Other

  • You may bring infants and small children in a pram or stroller for easier mobility around the venue.
  • Service animals are allowed to accompany you during the event in this destination.
  • Specialized infant seats are available to help keep little ones safe and comfortable.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
MeliRice112
Oct 8, 2025 03:34:32 PM
Summary: Amazing and memorable experience! It was very informative, the property is beautiful and the food was fabulous. The staff are warm and friendly, the dogs are professional yet soo adorable. Tip- they have boots to use which is really helpful with the muddy trail (it had been raining hard the day before).
maryfA3067PY
Oct 8, 2025 02:04:19 PM
Summary: Authentic experience, delicious food, loved the staff, and of course, the dogs. We found two truffles and had a great day.
Mary S
Sep 27, 2025 03:12:04 PM
Summary: We had trouble getting to the tour location and the folks at Karlic couldn't have been more accommodating. They even drove us in their personal car to get us where we needed to be. Now for the tour...simply amazing. They provide boots for you to wear, it had rained and it was quite muddy. We have A bird dog of our own so we were anxious to see the dogs in action. We loved the relationship our guide had with the dogs, they had a real bond. They were very active and they found numerous truffles. Back at the shop we had an exquisite tasting of different truffle products paired with white and red wine and then a cooking class using the truffles. Everything was delicious and we went home with a few products. The facility is top notch, beautifly decorated in an ideal setting looking over the countryside. This outing is worth every penny.

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You’ll join the Karlić family for a three-hour truffle hunting adventure in the Motovun forest area. The experience includes a short education about Istrian truffles and their history, tasting traditional Istrian food and local products from the family, and hands-on truffle hunting guided by trained truffle dogs in the green Istrian countryside.
Yes. The activity is family-friendly: infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, specialized infant seats are available, and the hands-on tasting and museum visit make it an engaging Outdoor & Nature and Family & Kids experience.
Yes. All visitors have the opportunity to visit the first Truffle Museum in Croatia as part of the experience, adding a cultural and educational element to the outdoor truffle-hunting adventure.
Yes - you can choose a daylight truffle hunt or a night truffle hunt. The night option begins with truffle tasting accompanied by a captivating sunset, then continues into the forest for a unique nocturnal hunt with the same expert dogs and guidance provided by the Karlić family.
The tour includes tasting traditional Istrian dishes featuring truffles and local products from the Karlić family. Included refreshments listed for the activity are bottled water, breakfast, lunch, and local beverages such as grandma’s red & white wine and truffle liquors.
The Karlić family has hunted truffles for three generations, creating this unique local adventure. You’ll learn about Istrian truffles and their history, taste regional cuisine prepared by the family, and hunt alongside expertly trained truffle dogs in the region’s lush forest landscape.