A gift idea that lets you experience one of the most authentic traditions of the Langhe: the magic of the forest, the dog, and the truffle hunter.
SlowBox Gift – Truffle Search in the Langhe
from 75€
Digital gift voucher for a truffle experience in the Langhe
✔️ Truffle hunt in the Alta Langa
✔️ Traditional snack or lunch afterwards
✔️ Immediate delivery by email – Valid for 12 months (March to November)
| SKU: | BOX_TARTUFO |
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| Category: | Non categorizzato |
| Tag: | SlowBox available - Gift card |
Gift idea of truffle magic in the Langhe, in search of this prized delicacy
SlowBox Truffle Hunting with Snacks and Tasting
€75a persona
What’s included:
- Truffle hunt in the woods with a real local truffle hunter and his trusted four-legged companion.
- Traditional country snack with local products. Of course, excellent Langhe wine is included too.
The experience can take place in Castino or Monforte, in the afternoon, followed by the snack.
Our truffle hunting excursions are not just a “tourist” experience: they will introduce you to the traditions linked to truffles and help you discover the different varieties and harvesting seasons. You will be accompanied by a real local truffle hunter and his faithful dog, and you will be able to watch a genuine search for this precious delicacy.
Our truffle hunt in the Langhe is completely authentic and not staged!
Voucher valid for 12 months. The experience is available according to the official Piedmont regional truffle-hunting calendar. The activity may be shared with other participants, depending on the truffle hunter’s availability. Purchase online and receive the voucher by email, ready to give as a gift.
SlowBox truffle search with lunch
€95a persona
What’s included:
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours with your guide, the local truffle hunter, and his dog, discovering the secrets of truffle hunting
- Lunch with local cured meats and cheeses, a few homemade dishes, a plate of buttered “tajarin” topped with freshly grated black truffle and, to finish, hazelnut cake. Of course, excellent Langhe wine is included too. Lunch will take place at the truffle hunter’s “home”, a small renovated tavern where it feels as though you have stepped back in time!
The experience takes place in Castino in the morning, starting at 10:30 AM, and ends after lunch at around 2:00 PM.
Our truffle hunting excursions are not simply a “tourist” experience: they will introduce you to the traditions linked to truffles and help you discover the different varieties and harvesting seasons. You will be accompanied by a real local truffle hunter and his faithful dog, and you will be able to watch a genuine search for this precious delicacy.
Our truffle hunt in the Langhe is completely authentic and not staged!
Voucher valid for 12 months. The experience is available in accordance with the official Piedmont regional truffle-hunting calendar. The activity may be shared with other participants, depending on the truffle hunter’s availability. Purchase online and receive the voucher by email, ready to give as a gift.
Purchase your SlowBox
More about SlowBox - Truffle hunting
An authentic experience where you’ll witness the magic of the special bond between the truffle hunter and his dog.
Duration:
Half day – Morning or afternoon
Minimum purchase:
2 or more SlowBoxes
Type:
Outdoor - Food and wine
General informations
The experience takes place among the woods and hills of the Langhe, in the areas most favorable for the white truffle of Alba.
The locations vary depending on the season and the availability of the truffle hunter (trifolao).
The overall experience is about half a day. I start in the morning for the formula with lunch and start in the afternoon for the formula with snack.
A minimum purchase of 2 SlowBoxes is required. Additional purchases do not need to be multiples of 2.
In the morning for the formula with lunch and in the afternoon for the formula with snack
You are responsible for getting to the research site and traveling around during the tour. The distances between the research areas and the winery are never excessive.
The SlowBox is a gift experience in the Langhe, Roero, or Monferrato areas, to be enjoyed independently and without fixed dates. An original idea to surprise someone you love!
- Buy today, and the recipient chooses when to use it.
You can send the voucher directly to the recipient by email or receive it yourself to give in person whenever you prefer. Payment by credit card immediately generates the voucher, ready to be gifted. - Valid for one year, from mid-March to mid-November
The recipient has 12 months to choose the date and book their experience. All our experiences are private, never in groups, and available both on weekdays and weekends. - Easy exchange, stress-free
If the recipient prefers a different experience, they can replace the SlowBox with another tour of equal value or choose a different one by adding the price difference.
- Select the SlowBox
- Enter the required information and the email address for voucher delivery (yours or the recipient’s).
- Credit card: the voucher will arrive by email within a few minutes (don’t forget to check your SPAM folder).
- Bank transfer: complete your order and send the payment receipt; we’ll send the voucher during office hours once the payment is confirmed.
- The voucher is valid for 12 months from the purchase date.
- Tours are available from mid-March to mid-November.
- To book: write to claudia@slowdays.it, including your voucher code and preferred date.
- We reply within 48 hours. Please book at least 15 days in advance (preferably 1 month if the tour includes an overnight stay).
No problem: the recipient can replace the SlowBox with another experience of equal value.
The white truffle of Alba is hunted from September to January, while the black truffle from June to December, following the official Piedmont regional calendar issued each year.
SlowDays schedules the experience according to the season and the truffle hunter’s availability.
The Langhe region is located in Piedmont, northern Italy, south of Turin. It is easily accessible by car (Asti Est exit) from the A21 motorway or by train on the Turin–Alba line.
For this experience, you will need your own vehicle or a rental car.
Truffle Hunting in the Langhe: woods, scents, and traditions
Experiencing truffle hunting means connecting with one of the most authentic traditions of the Langhe.
In the silence of the woods, you’ll follow the trifolao and his dog — inseparable companions in this fragrant adventure. Every step, every pawprint may reveal a small treasure hidden beneath the earth.
After the hunt comes the taste: a country-style snack and a wine tasting to end a perfect day in true Langhe style.
With the SlowBox Truffle, you gift an authentic, deep, and sensory experience — a journey through nature, culture, and unmistakable flavors.
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Additional information
| Occasione | Experience gifts |
|---|---|
| How long | Half Day |
| Tipologia Esperienze | Food and wine |
| Partecipanti | 2-4 people least |
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