Maribor Authentic Gold Panning Adventure on the Drava River

3 hours Free cancellation

Maribor Authentic Gold Panning Adventure on the Drava River, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Croatian, French, Serbian
Operated by: Trans'Alp RIVER GOLD

Ages: Children (8–15 years) · Adults (16–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Gold panning equipment
Included: Gloves
Included: 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

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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

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.

Pickup points

Gentry11 Rooms&More
B&B HOTEL Maribor UNI Hostel
Pohorje Village Wellbeing Resort
Hotel Bellevue
SLAVIJA
Hotel Bau
Garni Hotel Milena
B&b Hotel Maribor Orel
B&B Hotel Maribor
Hotel Piramida
Betnava Hotel Maribor
Videc Hotel & Apartments

and 10 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

PLEASE CHECK MY AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR BOOKING

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

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.