Strike it rich with guaranteed gold and a wild Alaskan feast!

Duration

Approximately 3 Hours

About

Catch "gold fever" and experience what it was like to seek your fortune during Gold Rush days! Learn to pan for gold and discover Juneau's colorful mining heritage for yourself. Head out with your costumed 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—and where local Juneau residents still find gold today.

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 and/or Barbequed Ribs 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!!

What's Included

Escorted tour by prospector/guide from the dock; use of rain ponchos if needed during gold panning; a souvenir gold claim deed; all you can eat Salmon Bake; return transfer to the dock.

Additional Information

• Participants should be prepared for inclement weather and dress in warm layers. Raingear is provided; however, guests are encouraged to bring their own to ensure maximum comfort while on tour.
• Suitable for all ages and no prior experience necessary. 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.
• This tour is not suitable for guests confined to wheelchairs due to the rocky, uneven terrain at Last Chance Basin. Sequence of tour elements may run in reverse order.
• Multiple daily departures late April through mid-October at times to accommodate cruise ship or tour schedules. This tour operates in all weather conditions.