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Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour with Alaska Shore Tours

$89.00

Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour

Arriving

2 Hour Duration

From start to finish


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Gift Shop

For special Alaskan souvenirs


Strike Gold!

Guaranteed to find gold in every pan!


Family-Friendly

Many activities & photo opportunities

Travel back to 1898 on the Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour! Experience the life of a prospector as you learn about the Yukon and Skagway Gold Rush, pan for gold, and explore an incredible dredge that operated until the late 1950s. Your guides, dressed in character, show you what it was really like for the prospectors of the Gold Rush through a fun show with historical footage and mining antiques. Then, it’s your turn to try your hand at gold panning in the covered warm-water troughs. You’re guaranteed to find gold in every pan! Once you’ve collected your pay dirt, have it weighed in the Assayers’ Office that’s full of unique collections of gold nuggets and artifacts. Stroll the grounds that are filled with interactive displays and enjoy views of the Harding Glacier and Skagway River. The family-friendly Going for the Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour offers excitement for guests of every age!

Your Skagway gold rush begins with a walk through the time tunnel and a tour of the massive Gold Dredge. Formerly used in the Klondike Gold Fields, this impressive 350-ton piece of machinery is one of only a few rescued dredges and stands as a great monument to the gold rush seekers of the past century. Then, learn the art of gold panning from seasoned prospectors with an entertaining film and demonstration. Finally, it’s off to the troughs for you to have your fun finding your buried treasure! See how well you did when by the assayers in the Gold Parler and shop the unique gift store. Explore the grounds where costumed guides entertain as well as educate, visit the Snack Shack for drinks and treats, and take in the beauty of the surrounding scenery. You’ll leave Dredge Town with a newfound appreciation for the Klondike gold rush, perfected panning skills, and priceless photographs! At just two hours in duration, the Going for Gold: Panning and Dredge Tour is a highly recommended experience to include in your Skagway visit.

Pair this Skagway shore excursion with another unique and fun tour, the Glassblowing Experience! Alternatively, add some sightseeing to your day with the White Pass Summit & City Tour or Half-Day Yukoner!

Port

Skagway

Type

Family-friendly, Town Tours

Length

2 hours

Adult Rate

$89

Child Rate

$74 (ages 2-11)

Infant Rate

There is no charge for infants under the age of 2, but they do not receive a gold pan.

Minimum Age

There is no minimum age to participate on this tour.

Accessibility

The activity level of this tour is easy/moderate. Guests must be able to walk up and down a few steps to board the bus. There are opportunities to walk around at designated areas.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 14-days before your tour for a refund, less any non-refundable fees., If for any reason the tour is canceled (due to unpermitting weather, for example), or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund minus any non-refundable fees.

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    I see that transportation is not included, so how do I get there?

    Answer: Dredge Town is just a short ride away from the cruise docks and there are shuttles that depart from the docks every 30 minutes. The cost of these shuttles is $5 for an all-day ticket. Upon booking, your confirmation email and voucher will contain detailed information about the Skagway SMART shuttles and how to get to Dredge Town.

    Are there photo opportunities?

    Answer: Yes! There are tons of great photo opportunities at Dredge Town, including mining artifacts and the surrounding scenery. Additionally, costumes are available for you to borrow for an extra special photo!

    Is food available for purchase?

    Answer: Yes! The Snack Shack has home-baked cookies, drinks, and treats. Additionally, there is a dining room with an Alaskan BBQ that includes a variety of smoked barbecue meats, chicken, macaroni and cheese, salads, and assorted side dishes.

    What should I wear?

    Answer: It is a good idea to dress in layers, and include a rain or waterproof jacket. Also, for your comfort, sturdy walking shoes are recommended. Don’t forget your camera and sunglasses!

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