ABOUT
NIKOLA TARANDEK

I was born in 1981. Since I was 12 years old, I have been searching for truffles in Motovun forest in my spare time. I studied civil engineering and worked few years fulfilling my duties. Until one day, 5 years ago, I decided to give up on this stressful and time consuming work to become a truffle hunter.

Why? Simply to enjoy life and nature, and to bring passion and luck with my 4 legged friends.

You can find more information in this Lonely Planet video and I’m looking forward to seeing you soon in our authentic and unique Truffle Hunting Experience.

Nikola Tarandek Truffle hunting
Nikola Tarandek

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AUTHENTIC & UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF TRUFFLE HUNTING IN THE MAGICAL WOODS OF THE OLD MOTOVUN FOREST

Experience the true demonstration of Truffle hunting in the magical Motovun forest in the heart of Istria, the natural habitat of truffles. You will be guided by an experienced local truffle hunter, who speaks English and Italian, Nikola Tarandek.

During the truffle hunt in the forest you will be shown how truffles are found with the help of experienced truffle dogs.

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