Join the Binkley family for a trip through Alaska's gold mining history at the El Dorado Gold Mine. Ride the Tanana Valley Railroad for an adventure into the gold fields of the Interior. A two-hour guided tour takes you through a permafrost tunnel where Alaska's mining history comes alive. Enjoy a walking tour of our mining camp, then meet and talk with Alaska miners as you learn about present-day prospecting methods. After a short course in gold mining, grab your own 'poke' filled with pay dirt right out of the sluice box and try your hand at panning for gold!

Transfers are available from the Riverboat Discovery dock, Pike's Waterfront Lodge, River's Edge Resort, the Comfort Inn and the FCVB visitor center. There is a $5 charge per person for the transfer payable at time of transfer.

What To Wear
Due to unpredictable Alaskan weather, we advise dressing in layers, which will allow you to stay warm and dry as the outdoor environment changes. For this event, please also bring comfortable walking shoes and a jacket that can shield you from light wind or rain.

Length: 2 to 3 Hours

Departure Information:
1:45 PM depart Riverboat Discovery Dock, return 5:55 PM
1:50 PM depart Pikes Waterfront Lodge, return 5:50 PM
1:55 PM depart Rivers Edge Resort, return 5:45 PM
2:10 PM depart Comfort Inn Fairbanks, return 5:30 PM
2:20 PM depart Fairbanks Visitor Center, return 5:20 PM
3:00 PM depart El Dorado Gold Mine, return 5:00 PM

Check Availability: May, June, July, August, September

More Information: Fairbanks Alaska, Fairbanks Tours

More Photos: gold panning, gold nugget, sluice box

Reservations
For reservations or additional information call 800-208-0200 or click the following link to submit an online reservation request for the El Dorado Gold Mine Tour.

Payment and Cancellation Policy
A deposit equal to 30% of services reserved is due at the time of booking, with the balance due 45 days prior to your first day of travel. The following change and cancellation fees apply. Between 45 to 31 days prior to your first day of travel a 10% cancel/change fee will apply. Between 30 to 15 days prior to your first day of travel a 50% cancel/change fee will apply. Within 14 days of travel, your package is non-refundable and non-changeable. Because we cannot make exceptions to our cancellation or change policies for any reason, including family and medical emergencies, we STRONGLY encourage you to purchase travel insurance.

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