Description
Dive into the excitement of gold panning on this unforgettable Seward shore tour, where you’ll uncover the secrets of finding Alaskan treasures. Start with a fun and informative demonstration at our rustic gift shop, where skilled guides will show you how to pan for gold using elevated troughs filled with pay dirt. This hands-on activity, paired with entertaining local history and humor, creates a memorable experience for all ages. Rain or shine, our covered, log-framed panning area ensures you stay comfortable as you search for your very own Alaskan gold.
As a highlight of the Seward shore tour, gold panning offers more than just the thrill of striking gold. You’ll also have the chance to discover semi-precious stones like Red Jasper, Hematite, Fluorite, Quartz, Amethyst, Red Agate, Tourmaline, and Garnet. Nestled near a creek where salmon may be spotted during their run, this activity combines adventure, Alaskan culture, and the excitement of taking home unique treasures from the Last Frontier!
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
What should we wear and bring?
This tour operates rain or shine, and rain is common as we lie in a temperate rainforest! While the gold panning area is covered, for comfort, we typically recommend long pants, closed-toed shoes, warm layers, and a waterproof jacket.
What if our ship is delayed or doesn't make it into port. Refund?
It's very rare that a ship is delayed into port, but in those cases, we will try our best to work with you to reschedule the tour to a later time. If that is not a possibility or your ship doesn't make it into port, we will refund you.
When should we reserve this tour? Can we book it when we arrive to Seward?
This tour, like many others, does operate with limited spacing so advanced reservations are recommended. Often times, last minute reservations or day-of arrivals cannot be accommodated, so we always say that it's best to book the tour as soon as you have an idea that this is the one for you.
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Quick Facts
Itinerary • 1h 30min • 4 activities
Meet up with your friendly & professional gold panning guides!
Let our gold panning experts show you the ropes!
Now's your chance to find some treasure!
Return to Seward to explore more!