Historic Gold Mining and Panning Adventure

Overview

While you’re in port in Juneau, venture to Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin for a true Alaskan gold adventure! Hear about the historic Alaskan Gold Rush and learn how to pan for gold – you’ll keep all the gold you find! Your guide, dressed in traditional 19th-century attire, will take you to a secluded location along Gold Creek, only accessible with a special permit, and show you what it was like during the Gold Rush for the thousands who flocked to the region. Choose to either pan in the creek or enter the waist-high water in the demonstration trough – either way, you’re guaranteed to find gold!

City: Juneau

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $82.95

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $82.95

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What's Included

Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

All necessary equipment

Transportation

Guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Children 13-17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate in the absence of a parent or guardian

What To Expect

Last Chance Mining Museum

Catch “gold fever” and experience what it was like to seek your fortune during Gold Rush days! Learn to pan for gold and keep all you find! Discover Juneau’s colorful mining heritage for yourself. Head out with your prospector/guide for a historical tour of Juneau, including the state capitol. Then, turn up the road to Gold Creek and “Last Chance Basin,” where Joe Juneau and Richard Harris struck gold in 1880. In a beautiful, secluded setting near a waterfall alongside Gold Creek — only accessible for groups under our tour’s special permit — your prospector shows you how gold panning is really done. Then, it’s your turn, as you expertly work the pan with helpful tips and advice in the creek, or in the waist-high demonstration trough. People of all ages and mobility limitations can learn how to pan and capture the full gold-rush experience. You’re guaranteed to find gold, and all that glitters is yours to keep! See the remnants of the original buildings of the Alaska-Juneau Mining Company all around you. At the height of production, it was the largest operation of its type in the world. You’ll learn about the mining techniques used, and the quest for gold that is such a major part of Alaska’s history. Take home a souvenir Orelove Brothers Gold Claim Certificate, all the gold you find, and an appreciation of what it was like to seek your fortune in the wilds of Alaska more than a century ago.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (24)

Joann T

Jul 2019

Sterling was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable and worked to ensure our experience was a good one. We all had a chance to pan for gold, found gold, and brought it home. Nice short excursion that gets you outside and learn a little history about Juneau.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you Joann! I will let Sterling know of your kind words! Dale E Smith Director of Sales & Marketing

asubmoa

Jun 2019

Our guide, Sterling was very pleasant and informative. The history lesson which accompanied the practical exposure to panning for gold was worth every penny. The excursion felt like it was a little rushed. The hour and a half passes quickly. Time flies when you are having fun.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to let us know how Sterling did! We'll pass the word along. Dale E Smith Director of Sales & Marketing

243Elephant

Jun 2019

Went just outside Juneau town, the panning was set up and we all found some gold. We knew before hand that it would only be 1.1/2 hours.We saw a black bear and had fun which is all that matters!!!!.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Seeing the bear was a bonus! Glad to hear you had fun. Dale E Smith Director of Sales & Marketing