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    Kenai Lake Boat Tour & Gold Panning Lesson

    Cruise Kenai Lake to a mining claim and pan for gold

    5.0 stars• 82 reviews
    From$118/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 hour

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Boat ride, gold panning

    Highlights

    Ride a motorboat across Kenai Lake to Devil’s Canyon Mining Camp, then tour an active mining claim and learn basic gold panning beside a waterfall. You keep the gold you pan.

    • Cruise Kenai Lake by motorboat to Devil’s Canyon Mining Camp
    • Explore an active mining claim beside a glacial stream
    • Learn gold panning basics with gold concentrates near the waterfall
    • Keep the gold you pan
    • Bring photos home with mountain and turquoise-water backdrops

    What's Included

    • Motorboat ride
    • Mining camp and claim tour
    • Gold panning instruction
    • Gold concentrates for panning

    Things to know

    Two-guest minimum. Rubber boots are recommended but not required.

    A deposit and an automatic remaining-balance charge apply; clarify timing and amounts with Greetwell before booking.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 30 days notice before the tour date. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Wear warm layers and consider wet-weather gear (jacket, hat, and gloves). Rubber boots are recommended but not required. You can also bring binoculars, water, and snacks.

    Yes. A deposit applies, and the remaining balance is automatically charged to the card on file 7 days before your tour date. You can also pay the balance at least 10 days before the tour date to confirm your booking.

    If you book within 72 hours, you need to confirm details before you go.

    Meeting details

    Cooper Landing, Alaska

    Experience provided by Alaska Gold Panning with Prospector John
    Experience provided by Alaska Gold Panning with Prospector John

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