Shore Excursions to Klondike Gold Fields.

SK13 - Alaska Gold Rush Highlights

 

Relive the life of a gold prospector during this fun-filled and informative gold-panning experience.

Depart the pier for the brief narrated transfer to a 350-ton Gold Dredge. Upon arrival, you will join a Klondike family for an opportunity to find your fortune, and meet the entire cast of characters who will introduce you to the life of an old sourdough. As you tour this living museum on the shores of the Skagway River, you will discover how the Klondike Gold Dredge unearthed more than eight million dollars in gold from the Klondike Gold Fields. Along the way, you will learn the art of gold panning and practice your technique in warm water gold troughs. After finding your fortune, you can have your gold weighed in Gertie's Gold Shack and browse one of the finest collections of gold nugget jewelry in Southeast Alaska.

 

City tour enroute to Gold Rush Cemetery (approx.25min). Visit Goldrush Cemetery (approx.20min). Scenic coach ride to overlook including a photo stop (approx.25min). Drive to Klondike Goldfields (approx.10min). Golpanning at Klondike Goldfields (approx.1hr). Return to ship (approx.10min).

 

At the conclusion of your visit, you will re-board your coach for the return drive to the pier.