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Gold Panning Self-Guided Tour

524 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Duration

1 to 5 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

Experience of bit of Alaska's gold-panning heritage on this self-guided tour from Anchorage. This tour is designed for the independent traveler, as you'll ride the Turnagain Arm Shuttle on your own from Anchorage to the Indian Valley Mine, listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. Upon arrival, learn how to pan for gold from an on-site guide. Then return to Anchorage when you wish.

  • Travel between Anchorage and the Indian Valley Mine with provided round-trip transport on the Turnagain Arm Shuttle
  • Meet a local guide when you arrive at the mine
  • Admission to the mine and one paydirt bucket are excluded
  • Enjoy the flexibility of an independent tour without having to wait on others in a tour group

What To Expect

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Take a drive down the Seward Highway on the Turnagain Arm Shuttle to Gold Pan

• Admission Ticket Free

Seward Highway



Take a drive down the Seward Highway on the Turnagain Arm Shuttle to Gold Pan

• Admission Ticket Free

Turnagain Arm Drive



On the way down to the Indian Valley Mine you will be traveling down Alaska’s most scenic highway known as Turnagain Arm. You will make a stop at Beluga Point, Turnagain Gallery and then on to the Indian Valley Mine where you can try your luck for Gold. 

• Admission Ticket Free

Beluga Point



Photo spot

• Admission Ticket Free

Turnagain Gallery



On the way down to the Indian Valley Mine you will be traveling down Alaska’s most scenic highway known as Turnagain Arm. You will make a stop at Beluga Point, Turnagain Gallery and then on to the Indian Valley Mine where you can try your luck for Gold. 

• Admission Ticket Free

Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site



You may want to take some of the scenic walks found around Indian Valley Mine.  When you are ready to continue on simply board the hourly shuttle from the Indian Valley Mine back to Anchorage.  The return journey back to Anchorage is simple allow us to arrange your shuttle back to Anchorage.  It’s that easy.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Turnagain Arm Shuttle is a hop on hop shuttle. Please be aware that seats are guaranteed on the outbound and hop on hop off on the return.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Local guide at Indian Valley Mine
  • Customers pay their own admission and pay dirt buckets
  • Gratuities
  • Customers pay their own admission
  • Admission to the mine and one paydirt bucket

Durations

1 to 5 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

524 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
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