A little dirt.
A little discovery.
Dig, classify gravel, and learn to recover gold, with private transportation and a meal prepared by Davis, who has a culinary degree and operates a mobile tour kitchen.
Choose your gold experience
Crow Creek Mine · Girdwood
$624 per group + $104/personApproximately 4 hours with Anchorage transportation. Two guests: $832 total. Five guests: $1,144 total.
Prospector John's · Two-hour activity
$728 per group + $182/personGold prospecting in Cooper Landing with a two-hour activity. Two guests: $1,092 total. Five guests: $1,638 total.
Prospector John's · Four-hour dredging activity
$728 per group + $494/personA longer prospecting experience with the opportunity to use a dredge. Two guests: $1,716 total. Five guests: $3,198 total.
Prices include applicable taxes and payment processing costs. No separate payment processing fee is added. Gratuities are not included. Your quote confirms the complete total before booking.
For Cooper Landing outings, allow roughly 5–7 hours including transportation; your confirmed schedule will specify the duration for your pickup location and selected activity.
Included in your private outing
- Private transportation from an agreed Anchorage pickup location, or an arranged meeting at the mine.
- Admission, activity equipment, and instruction.
- One chef-prepared meal, snacks, and drinks. Share allergies and dietary needs before booking.
- Guests keep the gold they find. Results vary; gold finds are not guaranteed.
The listed group price applies to the private outing. Meeting at the mine does not imply a discount; ask for a quote.
Is this right for you?
Ages 8 and up. This is hands-on work involving digging, gravel handling, walking on uneven ground, and areas near riverbanks. Tell Davis about mobility limitations so you can discuss suitability before paying. No wheelchair accommodation or pets.
Bring layers, a waterproof jacket, waterproof shoes or boots, and a camera. Full payment is required at booking. See cancellation and weather policies.