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    Dog Mushing & Gold Panning Combo in Seward

    Ride a dog cart, tour Turning Heads Kennel, then pan for Alaskan gold

    4.9 stars• 751 reviews
    From$147/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3.5 hours

    Includes

    Dog cart ride, Gold panning

    Highlights

    Combine a 20-minute dog cart ride and kennel tour at Turning Heads Kennel with a guided gold panning class near Clear Creek. Learn the basics, meet the dogs, and take home what you find.

    • Ride a dog cart for 20 minutes through forest trails
    • Meet the kennel dogs and enjoy puppy cuddles
    • Learn about the history of the Iditarod dog sled race
    • Pan for gold at water troughs under a tarp-covered log structure
    • Take home gold flakes and semi-precious stones from your paydirt bag

    Things to know

    Ages 10+ and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This tour is not limited mobility accessible. A signed assumption of risk and acknowledgement of risks is required to participate.

    Cancellation Policy

    100% refund 8+ days before departure; 50% refund 3–7 days before; non-refundable within 48 hours, for no-shows, or once started. If you refuse to sign the liability waiver, no refund and remaining balance will be charged. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather.

    FAQs

    Start at the Turning Heads Kennel site and arrive at the exact check-in time on your reservation. From there, you get shuttled to the Adventure Sixty North office for the gold panning portion.

    Wear pants and close-toed shoes or boots. Bring a rain jacket (it helps when petting dirty dogs, even if it isn’t raining) and a camera. Avoid wearing anything you don’t want to get a little messy.

    No. You pan under a tarp-covered log structure using rustic water troughs, so you don’t need to enter the creek.

    Meeting details

    31872 Herman Leirer Road Seward, AK US 99664

    Experience provided by Adventure Sixty North
    Experience provided by Adventure Sixty North

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    Adult

    $147.40

    Ages 18+

    0

    Child

    $99

    Ages 10 to 17

    0

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    751 reviews•Google Maps

    The guides here consistently shine in these reviews, with names like Bird, Lauren, Momo, Kelly, Jackson, and Blaine earning particular praise for their knowledge, safety consciousness, and genuine passion for Alaska's wilderness. People rave about the Bear Glacier helicopter and kayaking combination, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime experience paddling among massive icebergs. The Exit Glacier hikes and Resurrection Bay kayaking also get stellar feedback. The team, especially Deklan in the office, receives compliments for going above and beyond with patient communication and handling complex booking needs. A couple of hiccups appear in the reviews. One guest was disappointed their guide brought a young child along on what should have been a personalized tour. Another felt the kayak-to-glacier trip was rushed without enough wildlife viewing time on the water taxi return. The gold panning experience left some adults feeling it wasn't worth the cost for what amounted to a brief, somewhat staged activity. These seem like isolated incidents though, as the overwhelming majority describe smooth operations, perfect guide-to-guest ratios, and that magical combination of adventure and safety that makes for an unforgettable Alaskan experience.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    The Bear Glacier Kayaking Tour with Lauren as our guide was utterly phenomenal. She kept us safe and together while still letting us explore and indulge our curiosity. Before the tour started, Michael on the phone had me prepared for the journey. I recommend these folks whole heartedly!

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    Stephen Balfour

    September 9, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    The Bear Glacier Kayaking Tour with Lauren as our guide was utterly phenomenal. She kept us safe and together while still letting us explore and indulge our curiosity. Before the tour started, Michael on the phone had me prepared for the journey. I recommend these folks whole heartedly!

    Photo of Stephen Balfour

    Stephen Balfour

    September 9, 2025

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