Alaska Snowmobile Day Tours
Want to explore Alaska’s winter backcountry in warm clothing while riding a swift machine? Encounter browsing moose in the forest or spy wolf tracks on the tundra? Or maybe travel to the face of a glacier riddled with stunning blue caves and crevasses? Book an Alaska snowmobile tour! Jump to our list of recommended guides below
What's it Like?
Alaska snowmobile guides specialize in introducing newcomers to the sport and love to host out-of-state visitors. Trips range from a few hours on local trails to all-day rides to multi-day excursions where you'll ride to local remote lodges to stay the night.
The tour companies listed below provide full winter gear that includes boots, clothing and helmets, ensuring that you will be warm and comfortable while underway. The snowmobiles are usually luxury models with heated handlebars and secure seats, both powerful and reliable. You will be fully checked out before you embark. It’s fun—and family friendly! Depending on the company kids ages 6-7+ can ride as a passenger.
And it’s also authentically Alaskan. Snowmachines serve as essential tools for transportation in hundreds of off-road communities all winter, used by everyone from school children to subsistence hunters. Riders from Anchorage, Fairbanks and parts between spend weekends riding for fun across mountain ranges, up river valleys and across sweeping tundra. It’s probably the state’s most popular winter recreation.
Where can you go Snowmobiling in Alaska?
Touring by “snowmachine” (what Alaskans call snowmobiles!) is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience the Last Frontier during winter. After freeze-up and snowfall, a trail network gets packed, tracing hundreds of miles of routes that are often groomed. Remote locations and rugged terrain can actually become more accessible during winter. No other mode combines the speed and efficiency of traveling by vehicle with the up-close intimacy of spending time deep in the snowy wilderness.
The best part? These networks of trails can be easily accessed from some of Alaska's biggest cities. Find tours near Anchorage in Girdwood or the Mat-Su Valley, as well as Talkeetna and Fairbanks.
When is the Best Time to Go?
It all depends on the snow! But generally snowmobile tours are available in Alaska from mid-November through late March or early April.
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Safe snowmobiling tours for first-timers • Winter wildlife viewing
Plunge into a winter wonderland of spruce forests, wide open spaces and wildlife. This snowmobile tour in North Pole (just outside of Fairbanks) offers an unparalleled peek at Alaska’s interior and a serious thrill, whether you take a first-timer’s tour or embark on an overnight adventure.
Join Alaska Wildlife Guide on a once in a lifetime adventure as you snowmobile through forests, over frozen lakes, view various wildlife, listen to fascinating stories and meet the world-famous Bison, Cowie.
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Ride snowmachines through forests
Ride snowmachines on private trails through forests while keeping an eye out for wildlife on your way to visit sled dogs and mushers and learn what it’s really like to run the Iditarod while mushing your own team.
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Just over an hour north of Anchorage
Experience Alaska’s winter beauty with your thumb on the throttle as you pilot a snowmobile over the snowy landscape, led by an expert guide. While cruising along the trails and playing in the powder, you’ll drive to dreamy spots like the Susitna River Basin, which offers amazing views of Denali on a clear day.
Join Hatcher Pass ATV Tours in Willow for an unforgettable Alaskan winter adventure. Climb into a heated UTV with snow tracks for a 2.5‑hour scenic tour through the Talkeetna Mountains, offered at sunrise and sunset. With options for beginners and seasoned riders, these guided tours promise warmth, safety, and the stunning beauty of Alaska’s winter landscape.
Join the experienced guides at Alaska Backcountry Adventures on an exciting adventure into Alaska’s remote, wintery playground. When conditions allow; you’ll ride right up the Knik River Valley and onto the frozen lake at the terminus of the Knik Glacier. Enjoy riding amongst blue ice and in between giant icebergs frozen in place. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife
Hop aboard an eco-friendly snowmobile in Girdwood and ride on groomed trails beneath massive, 7,000-foot glaciated peaks or visit the dazzling blue ice of Spencer Glacier. Or, head north of Anchorage for a trail ride through mid-alpine black spruce forests. No experience necessary, all gear provided, and warm beverages and snacks included.
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Just an hour south of Anchorage
Hop aboard an eco-friendly snowmobile in Girdwood and ride on groomed trails beneath massive, 7,000-foot glaciated peaks or visit the dazzling blue ice of Spencer Glacier. Or, head north of Anchorage for a trail ride through mid-alpine black spruce forests. No experience necessary, all gear provided, and warm beverages and snacks included.
Explore Alaska’s backcountry astride a speedy and fun snowmachine. Alaska Wild Guides will take you out for one thrilling day, or for several days of exhilarating adventure. Find hidden ice caves and remote glaciers while navigating along frozen rivers and through deep powder.