Why choose this Anchorage tour ?

Get out of the city of Anchorage and take the Turnagain Arm Shuttle to Indian Valley Gold mine. This self-guided Goldpanning adventure is an opportunity to visit a real mine that helped shape the area. The Goldpanning Tour is truly ideal for the independent traveler who enjoys breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm.This self-guided tour allows you freedom to break away from the tour groups and try your luck at Goldpanning on your own and return at select times. Your journey to Indian Valley Goldmine begins with a custom tour of Turnagain Arm and is a treat you won’t want to miss. On the way to the Indian Valley you will be traveling down Alaska’s most scenic stretch of highway known as Turnagain Arm. Your adventure includes a Turnagain Arm Tour with highlights listed below.When you are ready to continue on simply board the shuttle at the time you chose and with a confirmed seat back to Anchorage. We will be making a stop at Potter Marsh on the return journey back to Anchorage.



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What makes Gold Panning Self-Guided Tour a unique experience ?

Take a drive down the Seward Highway on the Turnagain Arm Shuttle to Gold Pan

Take a drive down the Seward Highway on the Turnagain Arm Shuttle to Gold Pan

On the way down to the Indian Valley Mine you will be traveling down Alaska’s most scenic highway known as Turnagain Arm. You will make a stop at Beluga Point, Turnagain Gallery and then on to the Indian Valley Mine where you can try your luck for Gold. 

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On the way down to the Indian Valley Mine you will be traveling down Alaska’s most scenic highway known as Turnagain Arm. You will make a stop at Beluga Point, Turnagain Gallery and then on to the Indian Valley Mine where you can try your luck for Gold. 

You may want to take some of the scenic walks found around Indian Valley Mine.  When you are ready to continue on simply board the hourly shuttle from the Indian Valley Mine back to Anchorage.  The return journey back to Anchorage is simple allow us to arrange your shuttle back to Anchorage.  It’s that easy.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Turnagain Arm Shuttle is a hop on hop shuttle. Please be aware that seats are guaranteed on the outbound and hop on hop off on the return.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Gold Panning Self-Guided Tour
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Gold Panning Self-Guided Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Local guide at Indian Valley Mine
  • Customers pay their own admission and pay dirt buckets
  • Customers pay their own admission
  • Admission to the mine and one paydirt bucket

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Special Instructions:

    • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • Not recommended for participants with back problems
    • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant women

    Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Alaska’s Finest Tours & Cruises.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Anchorage.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 3.5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.