A truly worthwhile and fascinating tour, of a gold mining operation once profitable (and may be again if gold tops $500/ounce) and now run by a charming family. The tour includes a walk through the "top of the hill" mining operations, now mostly in ruins. Next, a trip into the actual mine with demonstrations of working equipment by a miner who has been there, done that. Finally, down the hill to the "panning for gold" experience, after which, with any luck, you end up with a small glass vial containing gold flakes. All this plus gorgeous views from the mountainside and a creditable souvenir shop. For those interested in history, technology, mining, or just gold, this is a must see. Highly recommended. BTW--we purchased our tour via Celebrity cruises, but other cruise lines offer this as well.