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Langhe: Truffle Hunting Experience
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Langhe: Truffle Hunting Experience

By Albaway
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Understand how, where & why truffles grow up in our area
  • Learn the differences between black & white truffle and see the technique used
  • Discover how dog is trained and enjoy the intense scent of this local gem

Activity location

    • Alba
    • Alba, Piemonte, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cimitero, 12051 Alba CN, Italy | The guide will wait you outside the Alba Cemetery main entrance with her car (the meeting point can be change). Don't need to park. You will follow the guide's car with your car to the forest (5/10 minutes driving).
    • Alba, Piemonte, Italy

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Mon, 11 Nov
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWellington boots
  • What's includedWhat's included Rain poncho
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Transfer from the meeting point to the forest (on request with and extra charge)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Oversize luggage
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Discover the secrets and the traditional techniques in a true hunting of the precious white or black truffle with a professional “Trifolao” and his inseparable dog.
Understand how, where & why truffles grow up in our area, learn the differences between black & white truffle, how dog is trained and enjoy the intense scent. Truffles found during the hunting are not included in the price but you can be purchased from the hunter.
White truffle season: from 21st of September to 31st of January - black truffle: different types at different times of the year. During the autumn season, warm and comfortable clothing is recommended, rain coats and wellington boots are available. You will meet your guide in Alba or a closer village (the meeting point can be change), then be driven through thesurrounding hills to reach the “Trifolao” in one of its secret spots in the middle of nature.
The transfer is not included, you will need your own car to follow the guide (10/15 minutes driving). Transport by hired car with a driver is provided on request. The tour usually is shared with other guests; travelling alone & reserving for one an extra charge of € 70 is required (not in case someone joins that tour).

Location

Activity location

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    • Alba
    • Alba, Piemonte, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cimitero, 12051 Alba CN, Italy | The guide will wait you outside the Alba Cemetery main entrance with her car (the meeting point can be change). Don't need to park. You will follow the guide's car with your car to the forest (5/10 minutes driving).
    • Alba, Piemonte, Italy