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Seward Gold Panning Experience

Experience gold panning in Seward, Alaska, with expert guides. Discover local history and find your own Alaskan gold and gems in a rain-or-shine setting.

Seward
1 hr 15 min
4.55Rating:
Last updated: November 26, 2025

Provider Score Distribution

Cumulative distribution showing how many tours score at or below each rating on each provider platform in Seward.

Platform Scores

Viator logo
4.60
40 reviews
GYG logo
2.00
1 review

Important Information

  • Suitable for ages 10 and up
  • Available from May 10, 2025, to September 15, 2025
  • Wear comfortable clothing for outdoor activities
  • Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in
  • Public transportation options nearby

Immerse yourself in the authentic Alaskan tradition of gold panning in Seward. Begin your adventure with a personalized demonstration at a rustic gift shop, where expert guides will teach you the art of panning for gold in elevated troughs. This engaging experience is enriched with local humor and history, making it enjoyable for all ages. The canvas-covered, log-framed panning site ensures a dry experience, rain or shine. As you sift through proven pay dirt, there's a chance to find your own Alaskan gold and semi-precious stones like amethyst and garnet. Depending on the season, you might even spot salmon in the nearby creek. Conclude your activity at the site, leaving you free to explore more of Seward or visit the gift shop for unique souvenirs. Book your Seward Gold Panning Experience today and take home a piece of Alaskan history.

Pros

  • Feel the thrill of finding Alaskan gold
  • Learn techniques from expert guides
  • Enjoy a covered, rain-or-shine experience
  • Discover local history and humor
  • Spot salmon in the nearby creek

Includes

  • Gold panning demonstration
  • Use of panning equipment
  • Pay dirt with potential gold and gems
  • Tour escort/host
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Excludes

  • Meals and beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation to the site
  • Gratuities
$34-$46.35
4.55Rating:

Tour Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of finding Alaskan gold
  • Learn techniques from expert guides
  • Enjoy a covered, rain-or-shine experience
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