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Gold Panning Self-Guided Tour
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1 to 5 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Get out of the city of Anchorage and take the Turnagain Arm Shuttle to Indian Valley Gold mine. This self-guided Goldpanning adventure is an opportunity to visit a real mine that helped shape the area. The Goldpanning Tour is truly ideal for the independent traveler who enjoys breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm.This self-guided tour allows you freedom to break away from the tour groups and try your luck at Goldpanning on your own and return at select times. Your journey to Indian Valley Goldmine begins with a custom tour of Turnagain Arm and is a treat you won’t want to miss. On the way to the Indian Valley you will be traveling down Alaska’s most scenic stretch of highway known as Turnagain Arm. Your adventure includes a Turnagain Arm Tour with highlights listed below.When you are ready to continue on simply board the shuttle at the time you chose and with a confirmed seat back to Anchorage. We will be making a stop at Potter Marsh on the return journey back to Anchorage.
What's Included
- 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
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
We pick up and drop off at the Anchorage Visitors Center located at 524 W. 4th Avenue.
We pick up and drop off at the Anchorage Visitors Center located at 524 W. 4th Avenue.
Start time
11:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Operated by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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