Top Rovinj Outdoor Activities

Truffle is an unusual subterranean fungus. There are two important varieties of truffles: white truffle (Tuber Magnatum) and black truffle (Tuber Melanosporum). Both of these can be found in the Motovun forest located in the valley of the Mirna River. Even though truffles can be found elsewhere, Motovun truffles are considered to be of the highest quality.Truffles live 10 – 30 centimetres underground, which makes it hard to find, and that’s why trained dogs are used in the truffle hunting activities. If you came to visit Motovun, you should not miss out truffle hunting adventure. Svilicic family have more then forty years of experience in truffle hunting. When you experience truffle hunting, you will come to realize why it is an internationally appreciated phenomena. To spice up your encouter, we offer various truffle dishes and a unique tasting experience with a glass of famous Motovun red or white wine. We will also offer Istrian prosciutto and a wide choice of other Istrian dishes.

A unique sailing tour around the beautiful islands of Rovinj with local skipper Paolo and hostess Ivana on board of our Legend, a beautiful 40” sailing yacht. An extraordinary experience where you will see, enjoy and discover the most beautiful and hidden gems Rovinj has to offer!

Rovinj and its surrounding villages boast many striking sights, but exploring the terrain by foot can be tiring. Discover vineyards, coastal paths, and woodland trails on an electric bike tour, and cover more distance than by foot while still enjoying an intimate experience. Explore the stone town Bale, the ornithological park Palud, and the Adriatic coastline at a pace that suits you, enjoying a flexible itinerary with a private tour.

Make the most of your time in the Balkans with a day trip to Slovenia’s Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle from Rovinj. Discover the well-known cave’s natural formations, flora, and fauna before heading to Predjama Castle, nestled in the cliff face, to explore its medieval history and Renaissance architecture. Enjoy seamless transfer to each location with round-trip transportation from your hotel, and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees included.

"Pulpa" is not just a boat, it is a boat with a special soul. We are a family of sailing enthusiasts and sea lovers that wants to share more about its stories and traditions, making this experience not just a sailing tour but unique and memorable journey. Stepping on our boat you will immediately feel a family warmth. We are a couple, John and Romy, passionate about travels, nature and people. In love with hosting and receiving our guests on board. Romy, born and grown in the lovely town of Rovinj, started sailing with her father since she was a child and nowadays she is a professional skipper and John joined the family tradition a few years ago and he is now the captain of Pulpa. "Pulpa" is a HANDMADE 10 mtr sailing boat which takes name from our family. Our mission is AUTHENTICITY! Come and join us into this beautiful and PRIVATE experience! For a FULL DAY TOUR, send us a direct message.

Make the most of your time in Mediterranean Europe with a visit to Venice, just a few hours over the water from Rovinj. Discover the historic city with an included walking tour of Piazza San Marco and free time to explore. Travel with ease across the national border, with round-trip catamaran transfer, and learn about Venice’s history from your guide as you cross the Adriatic.

- A two hour drive takes us into Slovenia all the way across the border to the city of Postojna - free time for restroom and souvenir shopping - The cave tour is made up of a 20-minute open train ride through the cave system followed by a one-hour walking tour through the cave. The path through the cave is covered with a non slippery layer so walking is always without stairs or fear of slipping. The whole tour of the cave lasts one and a half hours. Each Postojna Cave tour is accompanied by tour guides, who provide visitors with tour commentary in Slovenian, Italian, English or German, presenting the cave's splendours in detail. Visitors can also use audio guides available in no fewer than 17 languages (Slovenian, Croatian, English, German, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hebrew, Chinese, Japanese and Korean). After the visit, we plan the return to Opatija Please make sure you have your valid passport with you

Discover the underground world of Baredine Cave on a guided tour. The cave is home to thousands of stalactite and stalagmite formations, and it also contains a subterranean lake where an endemic species of non-pigmented salamander lives. After the cave, explore the on-site agricultural exhibit and taste Istrian wines.

You can rent s luxury private yacht, up to 10 person with professional skipper. You can enjoy a day on the sea, visit island Cres or Krk, having lunch in fish restaurants on request

Small groups, individual approach to each guest, high comfort, swimming on waterfall, 200 m high canyon which inspired the creator of the cult movie "Winnetou".

Escape from the urban rush into the mountains following the river (that was a historical border) from its mouth to a source. This tour is a unique combination between urban and countryside - you will be following historical route with a story that discovers the River and life connected to it - harbor, industry, traffic and lot more. Leaving the city and entering the countryside, you will experience beautiful nature leading you to the place where it all began - it's source.

Escape the hustle and bustle of town on a day trip to Lipica Stud Farm and Škocjan Caves in neighboring Slovenia. Visit the traditional home of Lipizzan horses and discover the history of the breed, before heading to the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves to discover its underground lakes, rivers, and rock formations. Avoid hidden costs with all entry fees included, and relax with round-trip transfer from your Rovinj hotel.

Every season of the year brings with itself a different spectacle for the senses at the Plitvice Lakes. The Plitvice Lakes are famous for their 16 cascading lakes that form a gorgeous ring of water. The stunning scenery in the park was created by the flow of water over limestone that over time created travertine barriers that resulted in waterfalls, lakes, and caves. The Park was designated a national park in 1949 and in 1979 UNESCO entitled it a World Heritage Site. Enjoy the wonders of nature, an astonishing view, clean air, nature’s sounds and the sheer joy of just being somewhere so vast and diverse. Standing there, you can really say you have become one with nature. Plitvice National Park can rightfully be called the most magnificent place in all of Europe. Lunch at a local restaurant on your own. Continue the walks through the park and forest and enjoy the beauty surrounding you.

A story about the intertwined destiny between the port and the city that over time almost become synonymous. Cycling tours include visits to a number of places of maritime importance, historical and current. Time: 2 hours Length: 10 -12 km Level: Easy, 95% flat terrain road .

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

A rare Opportunity to hear a story about the tradition of truffle hunting in Istria and other Istrian natural products. The experience is fulfilled by the stunning view on Motovun town and lake Butoniga featured by tasting of the homemade wines, Malvasia and Teran, from the cellar. The most attractive and most interesting part of the tour is real truffle hunting in the nearby forest with specially trained dogs what concludes the whole truffle hunting experience.

After you leave Rovinj, continue your drive to the north to Kabola Winery. A century-old winemaking tradition gave this place an impressive reputation. Visit the wine cellars and enjoy an amazing view over the vineyards while having a glass of wine. You will find peace and quiet in this stone residence while enjoying nature. Your next stop is a place called Momjan that will lead you to your second destination, Kozlovic Winery. Due to its beautiful construction, this winery is one of the most beautiful in the world, as Paolo Basso, famous sommelier said in his book "Sommeliers Heaven". Long family tradition and hard work paid off and Kozlovic winery is now the most famous in Croatia with all the most wanted wines in the sommelier world. Explore the cellars, vineyards, old and new part of the winery. Explore the wine!

Expect nothing less than fabulous when you book our premium wine tasting, because that’s exactly what we’re delivering. With our insider knowledge of the region, and with our connections with some of Istria's best winemakers, you'll have a time of your life. Our wine tour starts at winery Kabola. Owned by Markežić family, this winery has a long tradition of producing top-notch sparkling, macerated, semi-sweet and sweet wines. Glass of wine and peaceful surrounding will surely help you to properly unwind. Our next stop is Brtonigla, where we will visit winery Cattunar, owned by Cattunar family. The winery produces wide range of malvasia and teran in different styles and ranks. After short tour of winery and wine cellar, you will be presented with the wine production accompanied with wine degustation.

Get to know Slovenia's Lake Bled on this full-day tour from western Croatia. With your guide in the lead, visit Bled Castle (entrance fees included( and enjoy a serene boat ride on the lake itself. Pickup and drop-off from select hotels included.

Discover the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park and avoid hidden costs on a day trip that includes entry, lunch, and round-trip transfer from your hotel. Learn about the park’s waterfalls, lakes, and forests from your guide, and enjoy an intimate look at the natural spectacle as you explore the site by foot.

Enjoy a day away from the city with a full day’s cycling tour along the Parenzana trail, passing through rural countryside and secluded villages along the way. Gain insight into the region’s history from your professional guide, and stop in the remote village of Motovun for wine tasting and a traditional dinner in a local tavern. Relax after a day’s activity with drop-off to your hotel.

Foodies have certainly heard about truffles—the coveted and elusive ingredient prized by chefs the world over—but to really understand this ingredient, you need to go out truffle hunting. On this private tour from Zagreb, head to the Istrian forests for a truffle hunting excursion with a trained dog. Along the way, enjoy food and a glass of wine, and a tavern lunch, included in the tour price.