Top Koper Nature Walks

Join a truffle hunter and a trained dog to search for black and white truffles in an Istria forest on a small-group tour that also includes truffle tastings, a cooking demonstration, and glasses of Istrian wine. It’s a glimpse of a world that’s often secretive—most truffle hunters search alone—and the chance to try what might be the freshest truffles of your life.

Join us on the next Fonda Fish Garden boat trip on Slovenia's Adriatic coast (in the gulf of Piran, close to Portoroz) with fish, wine and olive oil tasting. An unforgetable day for nature lovers, food lovers and those who want to explore honest local food and wine in Slovenian Istria. Our delicious story will be told in the natural reserve where the FONDA FISH GARDEN is situated and your adventure will be finished with a bite of raw Fonda Sea Bram, a pinch of Piran fleur de sel, a splash of Istrian olive oil and a glass of Malvasia wine.

Spend a day exploring Slovenia during this 6-hour tour to a Lipica Stud Farm and the Skocjan Caves from Koper. Your friendly local guide will usher you around the picturesque Lipica region for gorgeous aerial views and fantastic natural attractions. You’ll visit the historic Lipica Stud Farm, origin of the Lipizzan horse, where you can tour the Lipikum Museum and spend time with the horses. Next you’ll head to the natural Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO-listed underground cave system full of giant stalactites, water rapids, and lakes. Wander through an underground canyon and tour the open-air Škocjan Caves Regional Park at the end of the tour.

Taste world-class Istrian olive oils, local Croatian wine and liquors, and the intoxicating white truffle on a guided food tasting tour from Koper. You’ll dive deep into Istria’s vibrant food and wine culture by visiting three Istrian villages sampling local culinary delights alone the way. This tour gives you the opportunity to sample more flavors than you could on a day exploring on your own.

Postojna Caves are the second largest underground cave system in the world. Unique for its cave train which isn't to be found nowhere else in the world. Predjama Castle is situated close to the caves and it is one of the most spectacular medieval castles and the biggest cave castle in the world.

- The largest settlement of Piran municipality is Lucija. Here we will discover more picturesque surroundings. - We will take a walk by the sunny olive groove that spread over Lucan hill, where our sight will reach over peninsula Seča all the way to Sečovlje salt-pans. At the summons, we can also see the beauty of Croatian North Istria region. - After the hike, we won't leave you thirsty nor hungry. You’ll receive a complimentary bottle of water (0,5)l and enjoy our Istrian breakfast in the lovely meadow, followed by a short quiz about Istrian cuisine. - All for 22€.

Join a small group of enthusiasts and discover the mysterious world of the Istrian truffle with a truffle hunter and a skilled dog. Learn the secrets of truffles, including what they are, where they are found, and the differences between them, how to pick them, how to raise a truffle dog, and the conditions for harvesting truffles. Discover why searching for truffles with pigs is prohibited in some countries, about the prices, where to buy them, and how to keep them fresh. Get answers questions you may have. Your purchase includes a truffle hunting experience. You can upgrade it to exceptional culinary journey and learn the authentic (vs sintetic) taste of fresh truffles, cook a traditional Istrian dish richly decorated with truffles, and enjoy excellent Istrian Malvazija. To participate in the culinary experience, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so that we can check availability. The additional fee is €50 per person and is payable directly to the host upon arrival.

Discover the magical traditions of Slovenia during this 5-hour tour form Koper. A friendly local guide will take you to historic Socerb Castle and nearby Holy Cave. In the village of Hrastovlje, visit the Church of the Holy Trinity and see the historic Danse Macabre fresco. Spend time wandering the town, admiring artifacts and seeing the work of the local painter Jože Pohlen. Your visit will end in a picturesque farmhouse with a meal of delicious traditional food and wine.