Historic Gold Panning Adventure & Salmon Bake | 3 hours to 4 hours

54 Reviews | Juneau
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Historic Gold Panning Adventure & Salmon Bake
2 Adults x $145.00
$290.00
Approx Total
$290.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Buffet and Hot & Cold Beverages
  • All necessary equipment
  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Souvenirs (available for purchase)

Overview

Spend your day in Juneau port panning for gold and indulging in a fresh Alaskan salmon bake. After a brief city tour of Juneau, make your way with a guide up to Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin for an adventure in gold panning. When you’ve built up an appetite, head to a traditional all-you-can-eat salmon bake. Take a short stroll along a natural salmon-spawning creek to the entrance of the Wagner Mine at beautiful Salmon Creek Falls where you can pan for gold, see mining relics, and look for salmon. Have fun roasting marshmallows over a campfire and feel free to take photos at our interactive, gold rush mural. You’re also encouraged to visit the Trading Post to purchase a souvenir and other mementos.

Meeting points

On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram. Please be at the designated location 15 minutes prior to departure time. Alaska Travel Adventures representative will be wearing a red jacket/shirt and a red hat. Present your voucher to the representative.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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    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.

    45 minutes

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    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 in the waters of Gold Creek, with helpful tips and advice from your prospector guide. 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 and souvenir Gold Claim Certificate is yours to keep! Gold-panning is hungry work, so you’re sure to have an appetite for what’s up next on your Juneau adventure. Featured on Bravo Television’s Top Chef, Gold Creek Salmon Bake is an event that’s been grilled to perfection for over 40 years. After a 20-minute scenic transfer, find yourself in a truly unique, lush rainforest environment under heated, translucent domes. Savor the aroma of wild Alaska salmon, grilling over a fragrant alder wood fire—the signature entrée of an all-you-can-eat adventure. The sumptuous spread has something for everyone. Choose from our signature grilled Alaskan salmon or Cheechako Chicken and enjoy a variety of Alaskan sides, and blueberry cake for dessert. Relax listening to live music or take a short stroll along a natural salmon-spawning creek to the entrance of the Wagner Mine at beautiful Salmon Creek Falls where you can pan for gold, see mining relics, and look for salmon. Have fun roasting marshmallows over a campfire and take photos at our interactive, gold rush mural. The food, entertainment, activities, and ambiance make Gold Creek Salmon Bake an Alaskan experience that is much more than a meal. Shuttle buses run regularly, so no need for you to rush, take your time and enjoy. You can stay until your tastes have been satisfied and you're filled with great memories!!

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.3

54 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 32 reviews with 5 stars

Earn your lunch, pan for the gold, quit your job and then eat some food.

Published on Oct, 2024

Fantastic overall with an educational side and a fun side. Our guide Marlin was fun to be around and more so, with the panning portion; was teaching the history while demonstrating the technique. He kept it light and fun. Even in rain, the trip operated and I’m glad we went. I would warn that the grounds can be slippery. If you do not have the confidence to walk in these conditions, do NOT purchase this tour. Everyone walks away with some gold. Is it enough to quit your job? Maybe. Or at least a nice beer in town. The bake itself is a bit of a landmark. The food is excellent and very uniquely fresh. The vibe is relaxing and not touristy feeling. From melting marshmallows to seeing a waterfall - it’s easy to spend an hour or two here. You go back to the dock on your terms. I highly recommend this tour and think it is managed perfectly. Very impressed overall and look forward to taking it again in future years.

Bus drivers matter

Published on Sep, 2024

The food and location was wonderful! The driver David was thoughtful, polite, and entertaining. He took a mundane ride and made it enjoyable gas if the beautiful scenery wasn’t enough). I wish he would be the driver on ALL of the shuttles we get on around the world!

Very good excursion....

Published on Jul, 2024

Very good excursion. Panning for gold was fun. Driver/tour guide was informative and fun to talk to. Food was absolutely delicious. The whole outdoor experience was amazing.

"When can we go again? ".

Published on May, 2024

This was a great experience! The "prospector" was knowledgeable and helped when we had questions. The meal at the salmon bake was delicious and it was set in a beautiful location.

Amazing people and experience!

Published on Feb, 2024

I loved the guides that helped us, they were funny and quite knowledgable about gold panning and the history of it as well as the place where we panned from. 100% would go again and would highly recommend! I can't wait to go back!

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