Relive Juneau's gold rush history by panning for gold on this Juneau cruise excursion, and then enjoy a delicious salmon bake at Salmon Creek!
A costumed prospector will drive you to historic Last Chance Basin. You will trace the route taken by Joe Juneau and Richard Harris in their search for gold over 100 years ago. Near the famous Juneau gold mine, one of the world's largest hard rock mining operations at its peak, you will get hands on experience gold panning in Gold Creek. This Juneau excursion is open to all ages, and those with limited mobility, can learn how to go gold panning and capture the full gold rush experience. You're guaranteed to find gold! All that glitters is yours to keep.
Around you are remnants of the original buildings of the Alaska-Juneau Mining Company, which at the height of production was the largest operation of its type in the world. Throughout this Juneau tour, you'll learn about the mining techniques that were used and the quest for gold that is so much a part of Alaska's history. Take home a souvenir Orelove Brothers Gold Claim Certificate, all the gold you find, and an appreciation of what it was like to seek your fortune in the wilds of Alaska more than a century ago.
Gold-panning is hungry work, so you're sure to have an appetite. Experience Alaska's original outdoor salmon bake. Upon arrival at Gold Creek Salmon Bake, Alaskan-caught wild salmon will be grilling over an open alder wood fire. The sumptuous spread has something for everyone with a variety of Alaskan entrees, sides, and blueberry cake for dessert. Relax listening to live Alaskan folk music in a truly unique, lush rainforest environment under heated, translucent domes.
Take a short stroll along a natural salmon-spawning creek to the entrance of the Wagner Mine at beautiful Salmon Creek Falls, where you can pan for gold, see mining relics, and look for salmon. Have fun roasting marshmallows over a campfire and taking photos at our interactive, gold rush mural. The food, entertainment, activities, and ambiance make Gold Creek Salmon Bake an Alaskan experience that is much more than a meal. Explore at your leisure, and then hop on one of the buses provided when you are ready to go back to the pier after your Juneau shore excursion.
$169 per person
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Reference: Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seven Seas Explorer, Departing Sat, Jun 28, 2025
Buy OnlineShore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Culinary / Food
Shore Excursion Duration: 3
Shore Excursion Departs From: An approximately 5 to 25-minute walk, or an approximately 5-minute shuttle ride (not included, approximately $5 US per person) is required to reach your departure location.
Activity Level: Easy
Food/Beverage Provided: Dinner Included
Recommended Dress: For all Alaska tours, we recommend layers of clothing, with the top layer being waterproof. We also suggest comfortable walking shoes that may get wet.
Restrictions: Guests must be able to step up onto the school bus used for the transfer. The dining area at the bake is paved. Other areas are gravel and packed dirt with inclines. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children age 13 to 17 must have a