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Juneau Shore Excursion: Gold Mining and Panning at Gold Creek from Juneau

 

  • Location
    Juneau, Alaska
  • Duration
    90 minutes (approx.)
  • Port
    Juneau
  • Tour Code
    5474PRTJNUGOLD

Introduction

Juneau Shore Excursion: Gold Mining and Panning at Gold Creek from Juneau, Juneau
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!

Shore Excursion Highlights

  • Gold mining and panning shore excursion and Juneau city tour
  • Keep all the gold you find!
  • Learn about the history of the Gold Rush
  • Receive a Orelove Brothers Gold Claim Certificate
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Covered by Viator's worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
e-Voucher available ?
When your ship docks in the Juneau port, embark first on a historical tour of the city, including a stop at the Alaska State Capitol building. Then your Alaskan gold adventure starts as you head with your guide to Gold Creek and the Last Chance Basin – the place where Joe Juneau and Richard Harris struck gold in 1880.

Your guide will show you how to pan for gold while painting a picture of the thousands of people who hurried to the region to strike it rich during the Gold Rush of the late 1800s. Get the hang of gold panning from your guide, and then try it yourself! You can either pan for gold in the creek or go in the waist-high water of the demonstration trough. While you search, you’ll be surrounded by the building remnants of the Alaska-Juneau Mining Company, which closed in 1944 due to the WWII labor shortage.

Head back to your ship with a newfound knowledge of one of Alaska’s most important events, as well as all the gold you find and an Orelove Brothers Gold Claim Certificate!

Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Juneau port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

Schedule Details

Departure Point

Juneau cruise terminal

Departure Time (local time)

Varies -- after booking, you will be given the local operator’s contact information; you may specify a departure time in the morning or afternoon

Return details

Returns to original departure point

Operates

Daily

Tour and Pricing Options

Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible – we 100% guarantee it. Your currency is set to USD. Click here to change your currency.

Please note that some options for this shore excursion may not be available, depending on the arrival or departure time of your ship.

7:30am
Code: 0730AM

Departs at 7:30am

From USD
$61.95

8am
Code: 0800AM

8am port pickup

From USD
$61.95

9am
Code: 0900AM

Departs at 9am

From USD
$61.95

9:30am
Code: 0930AM

Departs at 9:30

From USD
$61.95

12pm
Code: 1200PM

12pm port pickup

From USD
$61.95

12:30pm
Code: 1230PM

12:30pm port pickup

From USD
$61.95

2pm
Code: 1400PM

2pm port pickup

From USD
$61.95

2:30pm
Code: 1430PM

2:30pm port pickup

From USD
$61.95

3pm
Code: 1500PM

Departs at 3pm

From USD
$61.95

5:45pm
Code: 1745PM

Departs at 5:45pm

From USD
$61.95

6pm
Code: 1800PM

Departs at 6pm

From USD
$61.95

Additional Information

Inclusions

  • All necessary equipment
  • Local guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off      
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions

  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • 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 ages 13-17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate in the absence of a parent or guardian.

Voucher Information

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. ?

Local Operator Information

Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

From USD
$61.95

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