Truffle Hunting in Velebit with Brunch: Professional Dogs

Search for truffles with trained dogs, then cook and eat them the same morning

Truffle hunting in Velebit pairs you with professional truffle dogs and experienced guides for a 2-hour forest search, followed by a light brunch featuring eggs with truffles cooked in clay pots on the grill at OPG Naša Farma. The activity suits all fitness levels. Children are welcome from age 4. Bottled water and the meal are included. Guides speak English, Croatian and Polish.

The experience

The hunt starts at OPG Naša Farma, where you meet the truffle dogs and your guide before heading into the nearby forest. The dogs do the actual searching (their sense of smell finds what you wouldn't), and you follow them through the hunt. It lasts roughly 2 hours total, moving at a pace the dogs set, which means you're walking but not racing.

After the forest work, you return to the farm for brunch. Eggs with truffles come straight from clay pots on the grill, cooked right there while you watch. Bottled water is included. The meal is the payoff: you've hunted the ingredient and now you eat it prepared simply, which is how truffles taste best. Dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) can be arranged if you flag them at booking.

What’s included

• Truffle hunting with professional dogs and experienced guides.
• bottled water during the hunt.
• light brunch featuring eggs with truffles cooked in clay pots on the grill.
• accommodation for dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

AgesAdult (16 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 75 years) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Croatian and Polish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Matea Alujevic

Is this one for you?You do the hunting yourself with the dogs leading the way, not watching a demonstration. This suits anyone who wants to be part of the search, not just taste the result. The shared group format and the fixed 2-hour window work for travelers who want the experience without a private guide or a full day commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Croatian and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do the truffle dogs actually do during the hunt?

The dogs use their trained sense of smell to locate truffles buried in the forest soil. You follow them as they work, and when they find one, that's the truffle you'll cook and eat at brunch afterward.

What happens if the dogs don't find any truffles?

The hunt is the activity regardless of the catch. You still return to the farm and eat brunch featuring truffles. The meal is guaranteed, the hunt is the adventure.

What should I wear for truffle hunting in the forest?

Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for walking in the forest: sturdy shoes and layers work best, since the forest can be uneven and the weather changes through the morning.