Escape the big city and have an unforgettable outdoor adventure in the beautiful Sierra Nevada forests!

Want to learn where and how to find the delicious edible fungi popping up right now?

Want to learn how to identify edible, toxic, and medicinal fungi in your region so you can forage them safely and confidently on your own time?

Come join us on an expert-guided fungi foray a short drive from the Bay Area!

Escape the big city and have an unforgettable outdoor adventure in the beautiful Sierra Nevada forests!

Want to learn where and how to find the delicious fungi popping up all around you right now?

Want to learn how to identify the edible, toxic, and medicinal fungi in your region so you can forage them safely and confidently on your own?

Come join us on an expert-guided fungi foray a short drive from the Bay Area!

Customer Reviews:

  • "I have to say, I am BLOWN AWAY on how awesome this tour and our tour guide was. Courtney was a wealth of knowledge: he came prepared with laminated diagrams, knowledge of the trails in the area, and I left feeling confident that I could identify one or two beginner mushrooms if I were to adventure on my own."

    Charlotte D.

  • "Thank you for a tremendous day! I learned so much and am thrilled with what we found."

    Diana H.

  • "After years of trying unsuccessfully on my own, I finally learned how, when, and where to look for morels! This helped me become WAY better at responsibly foraging and consistently finding delicious edible mushrooms on my own. Definitely worth it!"

    Dylan C.

  • "Courtney was a great guide and host on our tour. He's very knowledgeable and passionate about mushrooms, and took us to a bunch of out of the way spots I would have never found on my own. Had a blast, found a bunch of delicious edibles, and will definitely recommend IKIGAI's tours to others!"

    Mike J.

MORELS!!!

😁

Check out a few of the other cool fungi we’ve found out on tours:

  • A young girl with curly hair in a forest holding a large Russula mushroom and a walking stick, wearing a beige jacket and a blue shirt.

    Russula densifolia

    Edibility Unknown

  • Close-up of Jack o Lantern mushroom gills showing detailed texture and pattern.

    Jack O’ Lanterns

    Toxic

  • Close-up photograph of a King Bolete (Porcini) growing from dark soil. The reticulation is light painted with a UV light

    King Bolete

    Choice Edible

  • Group of yellowish-orange Sulfur Tuft mushrooms growing out of the ashes of a dark forest floor burned by a forest fire.

    Sulfur Tufts

    Toxic

  • Close-up of orange and beige Lion's Mane with numerous tentacles (teeth).

    Lion’s Mane

    Choice Edible & Medicinal

  • A close-up of a yellow and pink Chicken of the Woods fungi with ruffled, irregular edges on dark soil.

    Chicken of the Woods

    Edible with Caution

  • Close-up of a brown, textured, and porous Morel mushroom, with intricate patterns and edges.

    Morel

    Choice Edible

  • Close-up of an oyster mushroom growing on a fallen tree with a blurred background of trees and sky.

    Oyster Mushroom

    Choice Edible

Close-up of a group of morels, a honeycomb-like object with intricate, irregular openings and a textured surface in shades of brown and tan.
Close-up of a brown King Bolete mushroom growing on the forest floor with green moss and grass around it, and a blurred background of trees. The text overlay reads "King Bolete Choice Edible."
Close-up of a lion's mane mushroom with spiky, cream-colored and orange hairs. Text overlay reads 'Lion's mane Medicinal and Choice Edible'.
Close-up of a yellow and peach-colored Chicken of the Woods fungi with a wrinkled, irregular shape on dark oak stump.
Group of yellowish-brown Sulfur Tuft (toxic) mushrooms growing on burnt wood with dark soil and debris around.
Close-up of the gills underneath a yellow Jack o Lantern mushroom cap.

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***UPDATE***

During the Summer, we focus our tours on photography and off-road training, but are always available for a private fungi tour if you are interested. Please contact via email or phone to discuss the details prior to booking.

When weather and temperatures align just right, elusive and delicious mushrooms begin emerging throughout the Sierra. On our forays, we’ve discovered morels, oysters, king and queen boletes, lion’s mane, chanterelles, blewits, shrimp russulas, chicken of the woods, and many other prized edible and medicinal fungi.

Our local experts will guide you to productive seasonal habitats, teach you how to properly identify edible species, and help you understand the trees and environments where they thrive. Many foragers spend years searching unsuccessfully for some of these mushrooms. Our goal is to help shorten that learning curve so you can confidently forage for these highly sought-after treasures.

But it’s about more than finding mushrooms. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with nature, discover hidden treasures, and develop a deeper understanding of the forest ecosystem and the essential role fungi play within it.

Come join us in the forest for a unique and unforgettable adventure!

Tours are limited to 10 people to keep the experience intimate and enjoyable. Because mushroom season depends entirely on weather conditions, availability can change quickly, so we recommend booking early to secure your spot while the mushrooms are in season.

Private and corporate tours are also available. Contact us directly to discuss your event and create a customized experience.

Details:

  • Each tour will be from 10 am to 4 pm (approximately 6 hours)

  • The specific meetup location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days prior to the event. We scout locations prior to each tour to ensure the highest chance of looking in the right spots. It will be near beautiful Twain Harte, CA, which is a short drive from the Bay Area.

  • The surrounding area is absolutely breathtaking, so we always recommend making a weekend of it and exploring before or after your tour. There are plenty of lodging options, as well as both paid and free dispersed camping nearby for those who want to stay the entire weekend.

    If you’re joining us for multiple days and aren’t sure where to stay or what to do, feel free to contact us directly at ikigaiadventuretours@gmail.com—we’re always happy to help point you in the right direction.

    ***The area is also known for its world-class fishing, hiking, sightseeing, bird and wildlife watching, and off-roading opportunities***

  • Children up to the age of 6 can participate for free when accompanied by parents or guardians.

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If you can’t join one of our tours, but would still like to eat these delicious gourmet fungi, we sell them also!

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Email: ikigaiadventuretours@gmail.com
Phone: (310) 938-6085