Gold Panning Adventure at Tankavaara - Lapland's Historic Gold Village

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

4 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels, but steady movement is required.

Overview

Discover Lapland's gold rush era with a hands-on panning experience at Tankavaara Gold Village. Learn, hunt, and take home your own treasure!

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[K5] Tankavaara Gold Panning (4h)

Visit Tankavaara Gold Village & Learn about Lapland's Gold History

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Date

Sun, Oct 5

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Experience the thrill of gold panning at Tankavaara Gold Village, where 150 years of Lapland's gold history comes alive. Learn the art of prospecting with expert guidance, use provided equipment, and keep all the gold you discover. Enjoy a delicious lunch and take home your treasures in a glass vial!

Duration

4 Hours

About

Visit Tankavaara Gold Village and learn all about Lapland's gold history.

Gold prospectors have been searching for gold in Lapland for 150 years and in Tankavaara Gold Village, they still continue this unique culture by teaching the secrets of gold panning to visitors every year. They even borrow you all the equipment needed, and you get to keep all the gold you find!

Inclusions

Guiding in English
Gold panning equipment
All the gold you find while panning
A glass tube/vial to take home all the gold
Lunch in Tankavaara restaurant

Adventure Tips

Wear waterproof clothing

Waterproof clothes and boots help keep you dry while panning in the river.

Bring a camera

Capture your gold-panning moments and the scenic Lapland surroundings.

Be patient

Gold panning requires patience; enjoy the process regardless of your find.

Arrive early

Being early ensures you get the best experience and full attention from guides.