HALF DAY DREDGE KENAI LAKE MotherLodeN'Boat

Scenic Boat Ride, Mining Camp Tour, Mine Using Suction Dredge, Keep Mined Gold!

Duration

4 hours

About

Scenic motorboat ride to Devil’s Canyon Mining Camp where you meet our miners, tour our mining camp, and then fire up your suction dredge! You do not want to miss this legit experience, like reality TV only buggier, wetter, grittier, wilder and GOLDER! Suck up gravel from the cracks and crevices of a streambed, pushing, pulling, hurling, and shoving rocks and small boulders aside to reach drops and pools where quartz and weighty gold collect. Be sure to shout “EUREKA” upon spotting color!

Keep your mind gold!

Booka HALF DAY DREDGE or FULL DAY DREDGE based on the acuteness of your gold fever. KEEP THE GOLD YOU MINE!

Be sure to check out our 5-Star TripAdvisor and Google Reviews, like this one by Lesa M:

"Trip of a lifetime! This is authentic, a real Alaskan adventure! The boat ride on Kenai Lake is stunning with gorgeous blue water. But the mining experience is the gem. 😉Please note, it’s the real deal, it’s gritty, it’s tough, you’ll get wet. You are not just panning for gold in a pretty stream. You are digging and working to find your treasure. John is an absolute character; he will ensure you have a great time and make you smile. The miners Steve and Mike were incredible. So knowledgeable and incredibly kind. Amazing experience. I would do it over and over! And yeah, I found gold!"

And this review by Doug and Melissa Z:

"Highlight of our trip to Alaska! This is the real thing! We highly recommend the backcountry dredging trip! You are working an active mining claim! Great knowledge and stories from Prospector John and Miner Steve! Shaun also has a great shop and the ladies are very helpful! We will be back!! If you are going panning for the first time or if you have experience but want the opportunity to try it out in Alaska…this is your place! We loved it!"

Our gold dredging adventures are the perfect family bonding opportunity, and an excellent team-building experience for couples, friends, and coworkers. Singles welcomed too! Suitable for all ages, young to old.

PREPARING FOR YOUR ADVENTURE: Consider bringing rubber gloves as hands, forearms and elbows will be in and out of a cold mountain stream. We sell extra-long gloves, extending above the elbows, at our gift-store. Be sure to dress in layers, especially feet and legs. Bring water, snacks, insect repellant, binoculars, hats, gloves, and rain gear, and wear two pairs of socks, and/or extra-warm socks. Hip boots or full waders required; if you don’t have any, rentals available. Arrive at our gift store 15 to 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time and our friendly staff will direct you regarding meet-up details.

$269/guest Approximate Time Needed: 4 hours No Minimum guests If more than 10 guests, call to book Add on Gemstone Mining: $25/bag