Join a truffle-hunting family in the forests of Istria with their trained dogs, then sit down to a lavish farm table feast of local wines and truffle-laced dishes. Croatia's most indulgent — and most delicious — secret.
What to expect
The Karlić family, truffle hunters for three generations, leads you into the oak and pine forests of the Istrian interior where their trained lagotto romagnolo dogs nose out both black and precious white truffles in the soil. You're welcome to dig up the discovery yourself. Back at the farmhouse, the family's kitchen produces a parade of truffle-laden dishes — frittatas, hand-made pljukanci pasta, aged sheep's cheese — paired with local Malvazija wine. The entire experience is unhurried, personal, and deeply Istrian.
Good to know
Rovinj and Pula are the nearest cruise ports; arrange a private transfer (~45–60 min) to the Karlić family farm in Paladini, near Buzet. Book directly via their website for private group slots. Allow a full half-day; wear comfortable walking shoes for the forest terrain.