1 Hour Snowmobile Tour in Fairbanks: Groomed Trails for Beginners

Glide beginner-friendly trails at the northernmost golf course, then warm up with a meal inside Aurora Lodge

A 1-hour guided snowmobile tour in Fairbanks on groomed trails at the northernmost USGA golf course in the USA, with no experience required. The tour includes a snowmobile, full winter gear (snowsuit, boots, gloves, helmet, goggles), and an English-speaking guide. Afterward, you can enjoy a warm meal in the Aurora Lodge. Children from age 10 are welcome, and pickup is included.

The experience

The tour runs on groomed trails at a working golf course in the far north of Fairbanks, so the terrain is gentle and predictable even if you've never ridden before. Guides are trained to work with nervous riders and beginners. They teach as you go, not before you start. You get the snowmobile, the full suit of gear, and the confidence to actually enjoy the ride instead of white-knuckling through it.

After roughly 90 minutes on the trails, you head into the Aurora Lodge, a heated building surrounded by the winter landscape. That's where you can order a warm meal and thaw out. The lodge is part of the experience: it's the place you land after the cold, and it's built into the day.

What’s included

• Snowmobile and full winter gear (snowsuit, snow boots, gloves, helmet, goggles).
• English-speaking guide.
• access to groomed trails at the golf course.
• entry to the Aurora Lodge after the ride.
• pickup included.

Options for this experience

2 options

One-hour snowmobile tour in Fairbanks, AlaskaGuide in English · Available from 17 Nov · No fixed time

Transportation IncludedGuide in English · Available from 17 Nov · No fixed timePickup is included with transportation

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Midnight Sun Golf Course

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to try snowmobiling without the worry of learning on backcountry terrain. The groomed golf course trails and beginner-focused guides mean you spend your time riding, not figuring out how to stay upright.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (10 to 15 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride a snowmobile if I've never done it before?

Yes. The tour is designed for beginners, and guides teach you how to operate and control the snowmobile as part of the experience. Nervousness is normal, and the guides know how to walk you through it.

What gear do I wear on the snowmobile tour?

You get a snowsuit, snow boots, gloves, helmet, and goggles. Everything you need to stay warm and safe on the trails. All gear is provided.

What happens after the snowmobile ride ends?

You go into the Aurora Lodge, a warm building in the middle of the winter landscape, where you can order and enjoy a meal while you recover from the cold.

Where exactly do the trails run?

The groomed trails are at the northernmost USGA golf course in the USA, located in Fairbanks. The course is groomed specifically for these tours, so the terrain is smooth and beginner-friendly.