Gold Panning in Seward: Learn Panning Art near Salmon Stream in Elevated Troughs
4.7
30 Ratings
Seward
Utilize a gold pan at a salmon creek in Seward. Acquire the skill of sifting for Alaskan gold in the raised channels. This hour-long activity is suitable for all ages.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Fun for the whole family! Gold panning demonstrations begin at 10am, 2pm and 4:30pm. Watch a demonstration and then pan for gold near the water wheel and salmon stream. You’ll pan in elevated troughs and use proven paydirt so there is a possibility of everyone finding a little piece of Alaskan gold. Additional bags of paydirt are available for purchase.
Children 3 and under are free. If they want to pan, there are mineral and semi-precious gemstones for them to find.
Points of Interest
- 31872 Herman Leirer Rd
What's Included
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required during the winter months
Location
31872 Herman Leirer Rd
Herman Leirer Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
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Maryfq8085zz
Aug 6, 2023
It was great! - The workers/ teachers treated us with kindness. I felt like we were a part of the family. My favorite find was a beautiful stone that looked maybe like a garnet. I’m
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J8020mnserenaf
Jun 24, 2023
Fun time finding gold - This is really fun experience for the whole family. We all found a little gold. Host was very knowledgeable and personable!
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Pev999
Jun 24, 2023
Fun and informative - This was an informative, fun, experience. The panning was fun and was done at table height…easy on the back. The guides were young and enthusiastic and made the experience enjoyable. Each person gets a bag of soil with gold flakes and other gem stones so you are assured of finding something!
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Stevehx7780fn
May 31, 2023
Fabulous - Fantastic history of Seward and the point of the event was teaching us the correct technique for gold panning. Very well done.
You are not digging up huge amounts of black sand expecting a ounce of gold. It is showing you how it is done. I am 70 years old and loved ot
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Fountama
May 13, 2023
Best ever - Wonderful experience. Learned a lot. Delightful staff. Highly recommend this activity..Combination of knowledge and patience was an added bonus.
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Laura_e
Aug 18, 2022
Fun experience (a bit brief) - My husband loved this experience so much, he wishes it would have lasted all day. The instructor was patient and knowledgeable, and gave us a lot of interesting historical and scientific information. My only criticism would be the short length, although many tourists may prefer that. We just wanted it to last longer.
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Conleif
Aug 10, 2022
Wonderful! - Gold Panning here was a definite highlight of our trip! The expert was fascinating and a great instructor. I wish that I could hear more of his stories! He was very good with my young son and we enjoyed gold panning very much. A must do!
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Barbara_m
Jul 28, 2022
Awesome Guide - Had a great time our host was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. None of us have done this before.
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U2759nxjc
Jul 18, 2022
Fantastic fun - but it’s not as easy as movies make it look. :) - This was truly a fun experience! Ole’ Larry, our instructor was EXCELLENT. He showed us how to pan and what to look for. He is a storehouse of curious and historical facts about the Alaska gold mining era, it made it really interesting and fun. We all got gold and semi precious stones to take home. Highly recommended! Ask for Ole’ Larry!
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Bradbs2669st
Jun 7, 2023
GOLD MINERS - Enjoyed panning for gold but could have been more gold in paydirt. Very small specs of gold. Your host was very helpful.
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