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Maribor Authentic Gold Panning Adventure on the Drava River

Maribor, Sloveniaby Trans'Alp RIVER GOLD

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 4 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Croatian, French, Serbian

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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Gold panning equipment
  • Gloves
  • Submarines shoes

    Itinerary

    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. SCHEDULE: possibility for 5 hours or 7 hours activity, contact me

    Meeting and pickup

    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.

    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.

    End 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.

    Good to know

    • 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.

    Cancellation policy

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

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