Golden Heart Tour gold panning, Arctic Animals Local Treasures
Overview
Your local, knowledgeable guide will pick you up & take you on a full-day adventure through Alaska’s history, culture, and unforgettable experiences. We’ll begin by visiting the Alaska Pipeline. After a gold mine , where you’ll learn the rich story of Fairbanks’ gold rush roots including the era of Felix Pedro the traditions that helped build Alaska. Enjoying a charming ride on a small train inspired by Alaska’s rail history, traveling on your way to the gold panning area. Here, you’ll have the chance to pan for gold yourself & yes, you’ll take your gold home with you as a real Alaskan souvenir! Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, featuring vintage cars, elegant historic clothing, and unforgettable. Then we’ll head to the Large Animal Research Station to see & learn about incredible animals up close including musk ox, reindeer, caribou, while learning about their role in Alaska’s culture and environment. Finish the day Great Alaska Bowl Company, creations made from Alaska.
What's Included
- Admission fee
- Meals Final drop-off is included at your hotel or a dinner location of your choice in Fairbanks. Additional transportation after drop-off is not included. Food drinks are not included in price.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup is included from select Fairbanks hotels and airbnb within city limits. Please be ready in the main lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your guide will also send a text when on the way. If you have any questions, call or text 907-590-9411.
What To Expect
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Gold Dredge 8
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Large Animal Research Station
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
The Great Alaskan Bowl Company
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Alaskan Pipeline
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Golden Heart Tour gold panning, Arctic Animals Local Treasures?
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Activity code: C-5596746P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- Admission fee.
- Meals. Final drop-off is included at your hotel or a dinner location of your choice in Fairbanks. Additional transportation after drop-off is not included. Food drinks are not included in price.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Golden Heart Tour gold panning, Arctic Animals Local Treasures is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Golden Heart Tour gold panning, Arctic Animals Local Treasures will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Admission fee
- MealsFinal drop-off is included at your hotel or a dinner location of your choice in Fairbanks. Additional transportation after drop-off is not included. Food drinks are not included in price.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
