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Four people in a shallow river, each holding a blue object. 1
A white T-shirt with a logo and text stating 'I found Gold in Slovenia' and 'Trans'Alp River Gold.' 2
Two caps with logos on a rocky riverbank. 3
A riverbank with pebbles and a clear sky. 4
A certificate of achievement for a gold panning introductory course. 5
By Trans'Alp RIVER GOLD
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$47 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Experience being a gold prospector, with a guaranteed gold discovery
    • Learn how to read a river and use a pan
    • Find your gold flakes and take your vial home as a souvenir
    • Enjoy friendly guidance in a small group for beginners, family, or friends
    • Enjoy a peaceful moment close to nature and an exciting adventure

Activity location

    • Maribor
    • Maribor, Upravna enota Maribor, Slovenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Maribor
    • Maribor, Upravna enota Maribor, Slovenia

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Maribor: Discovering gold panning in Slovenia by the river

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
AU$47.03 x 1 AdultAU$47.03
Total
Price is AU$47.03

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Use of gloves
  • Inclusions
    Use of shovels
  • Inclusions
    Use of sieves
  • Inclusions
    Use of pans, pump, and ramps
  • Inclusions
    Use of water shoes
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary vial for your gold flakes
  • Inclusions
    Theoretical and practical introduction
  • Inclusions
    Digital gold panning certificate via email
  • Exclusions
    Souvenir cap: €5 - Logo + "I Found Gold in Slovenia" - One adult size - Let me know the desired colour and quantity: Red - Purple - Royal Blue - Black.
  • Exclusions
    Souvenir T-shirt: €9 - Logo + "I Found Gold in Slovenia" - XS/S/M/L/XL - Breathable polyester sports fabric.
  • Exclusions
    New XP gold panning equipment is available for purchase if you like.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Prams, Baby buggies, Bare feet, Crutches, Electric wheelchairs, Littering, Making noise, Open-toed shoes, Sandals or flip flops
    • Not suitable for: People with a cold, People with back problems, People with recent surgeries, Visually impaired people

What you can expect

  • What if you found gold in Slovenia?
    Embark on an adventure along the banks of the Drava River, near Maribor, and discover the fascinating world of gold panning.

    During this 3-hour experience, I will personally accompany you in your search for gold.
    Each person leaves with the gold flakes they have found, kept in a small vial provided at the end of the session as a souvenir. Finding gold flakes is guaranteed :)

    How does the adventure unfold?
    Theoretical part:

    • Local history of gold
    • Learn to “read” the river to understand where gold can be concentrated

    Practical part:

    • Collecting gold-bearing materials from the river gravel
    • Use of the sieve and the pan (method of a French champion)
    • Discover your first flakes and learn how to collect them

    At the end of the experience, you will leave with your gold flakes, your gold panning certificate and some souvenir photos.

    The activity is suitable for beginners and family-friendly.
    Younger children can participate and will team up with me to beat the parents, haha. Ages 6 and up.
    Groups are limited to 4 people (5 if a family or group of friends), so you benefit from advice and personalised help throughout your search.
    This workshop will allow you to acquire an ancestral skill.

    Meeting place:

    • If you have a car: go to a car park near a spot.
    • You don't have a car: I will pick you up at the Maribor train station or your hotel.

    Meeting time:
    20 minutes before your 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, or 4:00 PM slot.

    Bring with you:

    • Drink.

    • Closed-toe shoes such as Crocs, Medusas, or water shoes - water shoes can be loaned if needed.

    • Hat or cap (caps available to purchase) if the weather is sunny + sun cream.

    • “XP Metal Detectors” gold panning equipment is provided on loan for the introductory session.

    • Insurance: the participant is responsible for checking that they have insurance coverage suitable for outdoor leisure activities.

    • WEATHER:
      Sunny or light rain = introductory session goes ahead.
      Heavy rain or thunderstorms = cancellation or postponement; you can opt for a full refund.

    If you have any questions, please contact me.
    Customised schedule possible depending on my availability:

    • 3 hours: Introduction to the Pan American
    • 5 hours: introduction to the Pan + ramp
    • 7 hours: introduction to the Pan + ramp + pump

    Looking forward to meeting you and sharing a peaceful moment.
    Michel

Location

Activity location

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    • Maribor
    • Maribor, Upravna enota Maribor, Slovenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Maribor
    • Maribor, Upravna enota Maribor, Slovenia