Juneau Underground Gold Mine and Panning Experience
Overview
Underground Juneau Gold is a unique tour of what was once the worlds largest gold producing mill. Hear the story of the great mine that was once the heartbeat of Juneau.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
What to expect
NO PRIVATE Vehicles allowed. We provide ALL transportation!
Following a brief ride along the beautiful Gastineau Channel you will don hardhats as you proceed along the boardwalk 360 ft into the only underground tunnel tour in the state of Alaska! An experienced miner will demonstrate hard rock mining and acquaint you with the mining lifestyle. Back at the mill our guide will explain why this mill was unique compared to others. You will see the John Peterson Stamp mill in operation and you’ll try your own hand at panning for gold and garnets. Pay dirt is guaranteed and you keep what you find! Wander through our displays and see the first steam engine brought to Alaska. Be sure to check out the General Store for that special something for that special someone.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- We will follow ALL CDC and Local guidelines! City may mandate for mask inside public areas
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This was a very interesting tour even if you don't think you are interested in mining. The tour guide was very knowledgable and explained the process of the mining in an easy to understand way. The guide who told us about the mill process was great. We all got to pan for gold and walked away w...
This was a very interesting tour even if you don't think you are interested in mining. The tour guide was very knowledgable and explained the process of the mining in an easy to understand way. The guide who told us about the mill process was great. We all got to pan for gold and walked away with some gold flecks of our own. There is a little general store that is run by the owner and on a non-rainy day it would be a great place to wander around the ruins of the old mill site. But we didn't let the rain ruin our visit. The tour of the underground mine isn't great if you don't like dark places but there isn't a lot of walking and you are only in the mine for around 30 minutes. You have to wear a hard-hat and flat footwear is best.We booked this tour online through Viator. It was a awesome tour of a gold mine. Roger was very knowledgeable and he demonstrated two old pieces of equipment for us. We were told the history of the mine, then taught how to pan for gold. All of the employees were very helpful and they answered all...
We booked this tour online through Viator. It was a awesome tour of a gold mine. Roger was very knowledgeable and he demonstrated two old pieces of equipment for us. We were told the history of the mine, then taught how to pan for gold. All of the employees were very helpful and they answered all of our questions. It was a fun experience.Interesting to see how mining takes place and we learned a lot of respect for how hard it Staff super friendly and educational Nice small group to learn about the mine that was once one of the biggest Enjoyed learning and also this was an economical side trip as excursions are so expensive in ...
Interesting to see how mining takes place and we learned a lot of respect for how hard it Staff super friendly and educational Nice small group to learn about the mine that was once one of the biggest Enjoyed learning and also this was an economical side trip as excursions are so expensive in alaskaThe mine tour was very educational well done and interesting. The gold panning however was a huge disappointment as they only allowed us maybe 10 minutes tops.
The mine tour was very educational well done and interesting. The gold panning however was a huge disappointment as they only allowed us maybe 10 minutes tops.Most enjoyably, informative and great fun. The guides all know their stuff and the guy that takes you in the mine, mined it for 37 years! You get to see some of the tools actually working. Would recommend 👌 👍
Most enjoyably, informative and great fun. The guides all know their stuff and the guy that takes you in the mine, mined it for 37 years! You get to see some of the tools actually working. Would recommend 👌 👍The minor that lead us was very knowledgeable. The demonstrations were good and brought a real life element to the tour.
The minor that lead us was very knowledgeable. The demonstrations were good and brought a real life element to the tour.