About this experience
Learn about dog mushing and gold panning in this fun, family-friendly Alaskan experience! After arriving to our base camp, begin your tour with a Musher Talk, where the mushers share fascinating information about the Alaskan state sport of mushing. Of course, we make sure you have plenty of time to meet some of our professional athletes---our sled dogs and puppies! After that, take a chance to pan for gold in our riverside sluice. Once your guide shows you the art of gold panning, you can test your luck to see what you can find. Then you will have time to take a self-guided nature hike next to beautiful waterfalls and dense Alaskan forest or browse the gift shop and relax in our saloon with a deck overlooking the picturesque stream. All of this in a spectacular Alaskan setting! This is a tour full of Alaskan adventure, history, and awe-inspiring wilderness. As a small, locally owned company we take pride in sharing our passion for mushing and for Alaska.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 45 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 45 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Gold Panning equipment
Not included
- Gratuities
- Rain gear
- Lunch
- (available for purchase)
Itinerary and highlights
Our knowledgable guides will begin your tour driving through historic downtown Skagway, educating you on the nature, history, and culture of this unique place.
Once you arrive to our Musher's Camp in Dyea, you will attend a presentation from our mushers where you will learn all there is to know about the sport, as well as meet these professional athletes and their pups! After this, get ready to feel like an early explorer by panning for gold in our riverside sluice. Top it off by traversing our scenic grounds and visiting our gift shop before returning to town.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet your driver at the NPS Visitor Center at 2nd & Broadway in town
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- AlaskaX
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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