Maribor Authentic Gold Panning Adventure on the Drava River

Maribor, Slovenia
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Croatian, French, Serbian
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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

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.

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

Meeting and pickup

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 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.

Additional information

  • 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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