Maribor Authentic Gold Panning Adventure on the Drava River

listing image 1
Show all photos
3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Authentic, locally rooted experience.

Group sizes are very small, family-friendly.

It is offered in English, French, Slovenian or Serbo-Croatian.

Leave with a vial of gold that you have collected yourself, as a wonderful keepsake/souvenir.

Gold flakes guaranteed at my sites.

2 options: 3 hours or 5 hours

What's Included

Gold panning equipment
Gloves

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up available at the Maribor or Hoce railway stations.
Also available at your accomodation if it is located within the Maribor-Hoce-Zlatolicje area, for groups of up to 4 passengers.

OR
Meeting point

Option 1: meet at my base in Hoce. Option 2: meet at a parking area near a spot on the Drava river. The exact location will be provided via private message.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

1. Introduction
Introduction to the activity and explanation of the area's gold history.

2. Demonstration
3 hours discovery: Learn how to use a traditional gold pan and understand how gold naturally accumulates in river sediments (prospecting).

3. Your gold panning experience
I will assist you step by step to maximize your chances of finding real gold flakes.

4. End of experience
Wrap-up, photos, and tips if you want to continue gold panning on your own.
Collect and leave with your vial of gold and your certificate.

WEATHER: Please check the weather forecast for your chosen date. Sessions take place in sunny or cloudy conditions.

TIME SLOT: For your convenience, I offer tailor-made scheduling. Please contact me to arrange your preferred session. First session at 7.00am, last session at 5.00pm to finish the day around 8.00/8.30pm

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
  • Wheelchair users or guests with reduced mobility: it may be possible to arrange an accessible spot if the participant can be assisted/carried where necessary. Please contact me to arrange a tailored session.
Supplied by Trans'Alp RIVER GOLD

Tags

Historical Tours
Self-guided Tours
Fun & Games
Scavenger Hunts
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more
from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}
Book Now