Snowmobile Adventure for Beginners in Yellowknife
Overview
This is likely the most exciting and interactive experience for your stay in Yellowknife.
This guided tour is fun, exciting, safe and is suitable for young kids to seniors.
Thanks to the state of the art Skidoos with heated handle bars, heated helmets, Canada Goose + CKX clothing, along with carefully selected wind sheltering trails. Guest can enjoy the wilderness in comfort even in -40C weather. Clothing is available for rental.
Let this tour be part of your forever treasured memory of the amazing arctic adventure.
What's Included
- Winter Gear Available for Rental
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- No Washroom on Site
- No Pick up from BnB, Hotel Pick up Only
Meeting and Pickup
Driver will hold a sign with company logo at the designated pick up location. If you are staying at a B&B, please select the closest hotel.Pick up Schedule by Hotels: Capital Suite: 20-30 Minutes before Tour Start Time Quality Inn: 15-25 minutes before Tour Start Time Discovery Inn 15-25 minutes before Tour Start Time Nova Inn: 15-25 minutes before Tour Start Time Explorer: 10-20 Minutes before Tour Start Time Chateau Nova: 10-20 Minutes before Tour Start Time Super 8: 5-10 Minutes before Tour Start Time Stanton Suites: 5-10 Minutes before Tour Start Time
4571 48 Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 0E2, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
This tour is designed for beginners with no prior experience on the snowmobile.
Tour begins with 15 minutes of indoor orientation, then guests are fitted with heated helmets. Use of Boots and Mitts are provided based on the guide's discretion. Parka and Pants are available for rentals.
A guided snowmobile adventure begins soon after. Each guest will ride a Skidoo-Sports-Ace-600, and outdoor riding time will be about 50-60 minutes.
Guests will have the thrill of traverse through frozen lakes and forest trails. The total course is about 15 km or 9 miles in length without any repeating route except leaving and entering the staging area.
Guests will have opportunity to take photos during the tour. Guides may help with photos upon request.
Total tour time with round trip transportation will be about 120 minutes.
Skidoo to the Ice Cave Tour Starting January 16th will have increased riding time, faster speed, and a visit to the Ice Cave. Total outdoor touring time is about 2 hours including a 15 minute round trip hike to the Ice Caves, or 3 hours including transportation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No washroom Facility on site
- There is virtually no walking at all on this tour, snowmobiles are operated with both hands only
- Outdoor riding time is between 50-60min
- Total tour time include transportation, clothing change, indoor orientation
- Contact lens are highly recommended to prevent eyeglasses from fogging up
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-451245P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Winter Gear Available for Rental.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- No Washroom on Site.
- No Pick up from BnB, Hotel Pick up Only.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Snowmobile Adventure for Beginners in Yellowknife is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Snowmobile Adventure for Beginners in Yellowknife will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Winter Gear Available for Rental
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- No Washroom on Site
- No Pick up from BnB, Hotel Pick up Only
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No washroom Facility on site
- There is virtually no walking at all on this tour, snowmobiles are operated with both hands only
- Outdoor riding time is between 50-60min
- Total tour time include transportation, clothing change, indoor orientation
- Contact lens are highly recommended to prevent eyeglasses from fogging up
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
