Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Tours

If you want a great tour, this is the one! Of 8 or so, this was our favorite. Great guides who were knowledgable, fun, cautious, and friendly. The trails were wide, well groomed and felt safe (unlike some other tours we’ve taken).
We will be back! It’s worth the drive from South Lake!

Very good tour. Multiple terrain areas. We went with the standard group tour that takes you to the summit for a great view. There were two guides. On the way back they stop by a frozen lake covered with snow. You can drive the snowmobile as fast as you want. They supervise the safety of the group. We have taken the Zepher cove snowmobile tour too and it was great. Comparing the two tours, on the mid week day that we went, this tour seemed to have less other people on the trails which was nice. This tour provides helmets but you should bring everything else to wear. The parking lot can be muddy on warmer days when the snow melts.

Went on a tour with 10 snow mobiles. The journey to reach the summit is 40 – 50 minutes depending on the slowest member of your group. The trail was suitable for beginners, which most people in our tour were. The slowest driver in our group was crawling along for the first 15 minutes. I didn’t mind the leisurely scenic drive, but if you’re an adrenaline junky, you should go on a private tour because public tours will have novices like this and you’ll probably pull your hair out. Lol
Once at the top of the summit, you have to hike by foot 50 feet up a steep incline over fresh snow where you’ll have postcard-​like views. You should be in decent shape to do this.
I suggest you go on a day with good weather. The view is better when it’s sunny! Great trip!

Came here with a group of six today. We had an AMAZING time. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and made our experience so fun. The ride was absolutely beautiful and while we only went like 40mph tops, it was a really fun ride! I will definitely recommend this place to friends and I will no doubt be back again. Overall great experience!

Excellent customer service from Jeremy and his team! We had to cancel last minute and they were totally cool with it and didn’t have us pay the cancellation fee! Thank you Jeremy and the team!

Let me preface this by saying I grew up in Michigan, where people used snowmobiles daily; my wife is a california girl, through-​and-​through, and was very nervous about the idea of snowmobiling for the first time.
Eight of us went on a 2-​hour private tour: the two of us and and our two friends, along with all of our kids, age 5 and 9. We all had a fantastic time, newbies and old pros alike. The views were great, the snowmobiles were FUN! and our guide, Mark, was incredibly accommodating given that two of our company were deaf. He was a very good teacher, great with the kids and very patient. (I highly recommend him if you have a choice; he’s the guy from northeastern England.)
It was an expensive afternoon — unfortunately there’s no reduced price for kids — but highly enjoyable and one that we will do again next winter when we come back.

One of the most enjoyable family trips. A great way to enjoy the outdoors and beautiful views of the lake. It’s a casual tour. If you’re an adrenaline junky looking for high speeds and deep powder, you will be disappointed. The private tours are a bit more intense from what I hear. A great time.

Fantastic time! Staff was kind and helpful! Guide Scott led us on a great adventure. Worth the money, for sure!

We had a wonderful experience with our guide and although it was a holiday time, they accommodated us very well. You must use their helmets not ski helmet. Dress warmly

Super fun. We took our 3 kids. 17year old got to drive his own. 14 year twins rode with my husband and I. Beautiful scenery, stopped a few times to take pics. Interesting guide.

B.O.R.I.N.G don’t expect to go fast or have fun. If you do decide to waste $ 140 I hope you’re a good photagrapher because that’s the only worthwhile feature of this boondoggle.
My description: get and line and watch the person in front of you while stopping every 5 minutes

BEST TIME WITH THESE GUYS! Yes everywhere was closed and we werent in the mood for Skiing ~ These guys were open! We ended up doing a private tour with John and really enjoyed it! Easy to drive they teach you everything you need to know and take you up to where you get the best views!!!

overall a great experience to have with your family.
Not too fancy and they won’t drive too fast.

Fabulous day trip in Lake Tahoe. We made a reservation online were immediately contacted by the company 1 day later to confirm. We arrived early as we were told to get our gear. It was super helpful that we brought a pair of goggles, they really helped.
Before the trip, the guides went through everything so clearly. Safety was a big concern so they were very thorough with training us how to properly use the snow mobiles. The tour was great, so much great scenery and we went to a top summit that overlooked the entire lake, with views of squaw, alpine, and heavenly in the distance.
I would HIGHLY recommend you to try this! All of the guys were so helpful, nice, and knew a lot about the area. For a novice, I felt very comfortable with their training and their equipment. Plus, I have AMAZING pictures to show for it!

Yes, yes, yes!
Great operators and guides and amazing views of Lake Tahoe. I got one of the newer snowmobiles and it was a beauty. Fast and comfortable for the entire ride.
The guides are friendly and knowledgeable and make everyone feel comfortable from the novice to the experienced rider. I definitely want to book again but on a private tour where we won’t have to wait on slower riders in the same tour group.

Second time snowmobiling, first time in Tahoe.
Took the two hour summit tour with family. Reasonably priced for a two hour tour, with a group of about twelve and two guides. Checkin was quick and we left on time. Friendly guides and the snowmobiles ran smoothly with no stalling issues throughout the trip.
The trails were varied with some wider, more groomed passages, some more rugged wooded areas and a frozen lake track where you can get some speed – nothing too intense but definitely fun and interesting. The trails lead to some picturesque views of Lake Tahoe and surrounding mountains, so picturesque that there was a proposal on our trip!
If you are an experienced snowmobiler and looking for serious speed and terrain you may be better off taking a private trip (which they do offer) or renting a snowmobile independently.
However, for most, the summit tour at this snowmobile tour service about ten minutes from Northstar will provide a great half-​day experience.

We probably called 8 different snowmobile operators and no one was operating due to thin snow cover… no one, that is, except for Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Tours! Our snowmobile tour was exhilarating and extremely fun and was the highlight of our trip to Lake Tahoe!
We had our reservations about potential lack of snow, but the tour trails were fantastic with ample snow, particularly as we got higher up! Our guides were great, set a good pace and were extremely patient as we all marveled at the gorgeous scenery.
The best part of the tour was when we went up to the summit and were treated to an amazing view of Lake Tahoe.
The tour company is professionally run with new-​looking equipment, a wide assortment of comfortable helmets, snow gear rentals and excellent guides. We managed to score a $ 10 off coupon, so try to look out for that. This helped us ultimately make the decision to get 2 snowmobiles vs. sharing one. Definitely a great decision! We had so much fun!!!
PARTING THOUGHT: The tour company does not have a bathroom on site, so I would recommend hitting the bathroom before heading out.

Thank guys for an excellent snowmobile tour on Christmas day!!! Kudos to the staffs who made this happened for us.
The reservation was quick after I submitted the request form online. I got a call from Keene the next morning that the requested time was available for our group. He asked for the credit card info (without CVV) to book the machines and it was done.
Our journey to the meeting location is a little bit challenging. The GPS would pick up their office but not the meeting place. Google maps have the correct location on Mt. Watson Rd and 267. Use this junction and enter into the GPS if you want to use it. We managed to get to the meeting point around 40 mins before the start.
There were guys standing at the intersection to guide us to the parking space. Our tour started on time with a quick briefing by our guide at around 11am. The route got more interesting when we rode up higher into the peak. The road got narrower which made it more fun to control the machine for me. Overall, it was a great experience for our group.
For Unilocal readers, bring a ski mask with you when there is snow falling. I found it to be useful as the snow will hit your face at around 20 – 30 miles/​hr during the trail. Otherwise, you will have a pink face after the 2hr ride… ;-)

This its truly the Unilocal definition of 5 stars — As good as it gets.
The guys who run the tours are top notch. They get you (weather depending) to awesome vistas. They are knowledgeable of the area and play great tour guides for out of towners. For the locals the conversations are always entertaining.
I always bring out of town guests on a tour with them.
We try to do at least 3 tours per season and we ALWAYS ask for Dave. He was with us on our first tour several years ago and has guided us many a time since.
Riding is easy (your first time leaves you begging for another round), safety is number 1 and fun is always more than you expect. We brought a 4 year old with us this year and they were great with her and again, put safety first!
If you are looking for safety, adventure and amazing memories, book a tour with these guys and ask for Dave.

This review is originally from 01÷27÷10, but I wrote it for the business listing which has a PO Box address (and which is no longer listed in Search):
Seeing 2 reviews today of this business reminded me that I was remiss in not adding a review myself, earlier.
I and two companions came here on Sun. 12/​27, for an 11am group tour. They request you arrive an hour early, so that you can get parked, sign the waiver, get fitted for a helmet and any other gear you might need (they rent some pieces), and pay.
They had no problem with the way we wanted to split the payment amongst the three of us, after which we waited maybe 10 minutes in a most beautiful December light snowfall, until our guides gathered us together for a quick orientation.
Once orientation was completed, we had about a 5 minute delay, while all of the riders fired up their snowmobile — a couple of vehicles wouldn’t start right away, but much of this was user error, but our guides Dave1 and Dave2 helped get things going, and then we were on our way.
I was about mid-​pack in our group, and couldn’t believe how quickly the lead guide set the pace. It was work, but also joy, to keep pace with the front of the group, and through the continued light snowfall, the thrill of the speed and terrain made me giggle and laugh out loud.
We made 3 stops for picture-​taking and to catch our breath. At the 2^nd stop, we could see one of Northstar’s ski runs, and on the 3^rd, a few feet of climbing up a hill rewarded everyone with a most beautiful view of Lake Tahoe’s North Shore.
We had 2 mishaps on our trip — one rider did not lean over on an uphill turn, and went into a ditch. (The correct posture was explained during orientation, but not everyone ‘gets it’.) Both guides helped pull the craft out, the riders were fine, and we continued on. But the 2^nd mishap was more critical. During the last stop of our tour, a youth passenger began to pass out while he was sitting on the snowmobile. Both guides came to his aid immediately, and radioed for additional assistance, and never left his side. The young man did not get better, so our group waited a bit of time for help to arrive. Two additional guides arrived, and escorted our group sans that young man and his family, back down the trail. On our way down, we saw an emergency ‘litter’ coming up the hill to transport the young man down as well.
Our 2 hour tour turned into a 3 hour tour (but at least we did not end up on Gilligan’s Island!). I applaud our guides Dave1 and Dave2. They allowed our group to experience a great deal of fun and joy and beauty on this tour, and then during the moment of adversity, they showed remarkable tenacity to support the weakest of the group despite the weather conditions (light snow, and COLD) and a need to return the crafts for the afternoon tours.
My Only regret for this trip was that we were not able to traverse through fresh snow. I admit this is not something in their public offering, and is very possibly not an option for this location.

ELATION. ECSTASY. NIRVANA.
Oh my god, this was the most fun ever! I’d give 10 stars if I could. The GF and I went on the Group Summit Adventure which is a 2 hour tour (sing along: a 2 hour tour). The rates for single riders on this tour is $ 110.00 each. For doubles the rate is $ 140.00. But, why would you want to share when you can drive your own snowmobile?
I was in heaven for 2 solid hours of riding fast over bumps and going up to 40MPH. If you are a daredevil and want to go fast, make sure you’re in the front of the group. I had a fixed smile on my face and had giggles of joy coming out of me like a little kid the WHOLE time, especially everytime I got air going over bumps at fast speeds. «Beep beep, get outta my way daredevil Yvette’s coming through!!!”(Snowmobiles don’t have horns, but mine should have!)
The tour guide dudes were great and very enthusiastic and made the whole experience even better. I will do this again some day soon.
Now, on days when I am feeling down, I will visualize myself on a snowmobile in Lake Tahoe racing down a trail and I’ll feel better.