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This experience takes place on a real working gold claim in Kuttura, not a tourist demonstration site.
During this 3–4 hour experience, you will learn how to identify gold-bearing soil and use traditional tools such as a gold pan, shovel and sluice. The activity is fully hands-on and includes digging, washing and checking material for gold.
At the end, the collected material is carefully cleaned, and any gold you find can be taken home in a small glass vial.
The group size is limited to a maximum of 8 participants to ensure personal guidance.
Pickup from Ivalo and Saariselkä is available on request.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point is at Café Gufihtár in Kuttura. The location is approximately 50 minutes from Ivalo and 20 minutes from Saariselkä.
Pickup from Ivalo and Saariselkä is available on request and must be arranged in advance.
Meeting point is at Café Gufihtár in Kuttura. Please arrive 5–10 minutes before the activity start time. Your guide will meet you at the café area. If you have arranged pickup from Ivalo or Saariselkä, your exact pickup time will be confirmed in advance.
What to expect
First, your guide will introduce the basics of gold prospecting and show how to recognize gold-bearing soil. You will then start digging and collecting material from the ground.
Next, you will use traditional tools such as a gold pan and sluice to wash and separate the material, learning step by step how gold is extracted.
At the end of the experience, the material is carefully cleaned, and any gold you find can be taken home in a small glass vial.
The experience takes place outdoors in natural surroundings and is suitable for beginners, with guidance provided throughout.
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
- Not suitable for people with limited mobility or small children due to uneven terrain and outdoor working conditions.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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