Lake Tahoe Adventures

I’m kind of on the fence with this one so I’ll say 3.5 stars overall.
We booked a snowmobiling tour for 5 of us (1 single, 2 doubles) and had an amazing time! Our tour guide was fantastic, and we got a great crash course in snowmobiling while exploring beautiful Hope Valley. Unfortunately, since this is a tour, you will only go as fast as the slowest person, who in our case was super slow. In either case, it was a good way to transition into snowmobiling if you’re a first timer.
Our booking was fine, but we were called the night before because the shuttle driver called out sick, and we were expected to drive out to the pick up location. Since it was a Sunday, we hit inevitable traffic and got another call asking us to hurry up to get there. We arrived and did check-​in which involved signing waivers, paying and picking up rental gear. Included in the price was a helmet, boots and gloves. Optional items included a snowsuit (waterproof cover) and goggles. We opted for these because the lady who checked us in said there was 6 – 7 feet of snow and we were likely to get wet. Well… we didn’t. And no, there was not that much snow. Should’ve trusted our gut. The goggles are a great addition because if you go on a sunny day like we did, it was much easier than wearing your own sunglasses (and much less likely to lose them!).
Overall experience was good, but I wasn’t a fan of having to be hassled into gear I didn’t need and being pushed to get there at a certain time when our transportation issues were at their fault. Wouldn’t hesitate to come back and try other Lake Tahoe Adventures offers!

This was a great family outing. We got the beginner’s snowmobile tour. I called and made reservations for us (My husband and two kids) Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Our tour guy was great, very knowledgeable about the surroundings. We will be going back!

Great experience on the 2 hour snowmobile summit tour. From start to finish the entire tour was breathtaking. Hope to be back in the summer for the ATV tours they offer.

A must-​do if you are in South Lake Tahoe in the winter.
You check in at the main office and take a 20 minute shuttle up the mountains. The driver was friendly and informative. When we arrived at the snowmobile spot, the bus was divided into groups based on the tour you signed up for. We signed up for the Summit Tour and were led by Tigra.
The tour was amazing! The entire route was scenic and we stopped twice for photos. We traveled at a decent pace along a well-​groomed trail through the mountains and valley.
Our guide, Tigra, was friendly and kept an eye on our group throughout the tour. I felt comfortable that we were in good hands.
I highly recommend this tour, even if you have never snowmobiled before. It is easy to learn and the trail isn’t too difficult.

Great experience with Lake Tahoe adventures. This was our first time going snowmobiling and they made it very fun and enjoyable. The staff at the office, the bus driver, and the instructors on the mountain were all very friendly and helpful and made us feel very comfortable. The scenery was beautiful the experience was exhilarating and we will definitely be back. Thanks again. We did the last tour of the day, which is an hr tour, but it was plenty of time for me. Can’t wait to bring my son for his B-​Day.

We have taken many different snowmobile trips in the past from Lake Tahoe to Mammoth Lakes and the ride today with Lake Tahoe Adventures was the best. The ride and the scenery were fantastic. Riding through the back country was breath taking. Our ride guide was Tigra and she was great. She kept us all together and made it fun the whole group. The mountains were spectacular and the trails were terrific. The bus driver was professional and fun. Check in was easy for us because we had all our own gear except helmets. Check out was a little cumbersome because we had to wait in line with all the people returning their rented winter clothes. Separate check out lines would be really nice. The weather was absolutely gorgeous too. A very very fun trip. The summit ride is easy enough that anyone can drive a sled through these trails.

Trying to describe the words to describe this experience. It was just simply amazing from beginning to ending. We were a group of 6 whom had never been on a snow mobile before. We got our basic do and don’t and Chad took us on the tour of our life. Nothing but fun! We’re already planning another trip and hope to have Chad as our guide. But I’m sure others are just as amazing.

LTA was a great time! We did the Earlybird snowmobile ride on 1÷24÷16. All of the staff there were wonderful in the office, with rentals, the bus driver and on the trails!
We had Brad as our guide and he was fantastic. He was incredibly attentive and had great energy! He was happy to take some photos for us when we got to a scenic spot too. Upbeat, knowledgable, skilled and helpful — plus tons of fun. If you’re lucky enough to get him for your tour it should be a great time!
The ride itself was gorgeous and exciting. I was a snowmobile first-​timer, and it was fairly easy and intuitive. The scenery was majestic, beautiful peaks and valleys — gorgeous views. Truly breathtaking. The Earlybird is where it’s at!

The guide will «only go as fast as the slowest rider». So in our group we had a 16 yr old girl (first time rider) leading the pack who refused to go over 10 mph the entire time. No joke. It was like sitting in rush hour traffic and breathing in exhaust. I left with a bruise on my back from constantly hitting the brakes and a headache. I wish I read the reviews before I went, we were just wishing the ride would end within 20 minutes. She almost wrecked within minutes, for liability sake and the sake of keeping all the other riders happy, the guide should have sent for another guide to take over for the rest of us who actually wanted a enjoyable ride. It was awful. We spent 180 $ and another family spent over $ 350 to spend two hours going 10 mph eating exhaust. We were all so upset.
They didn’t give us a refund. They get so much money coming in, I just couldn’t believe they let this thing go on. So many tour guides, why can’t they split the groups up between beginners and intermediate riders to prevent this from happening. I suggested this, and they just shrugged it off. A snowmobiling company in Truckee puts two tour guides on the tour, experienced people in the front and beginners in the back with the other guide. How hard is that? Apparently these guys don’t care. Don’t go here, you’ll regret it.

From beginning to end, a great experience! It was our first time, and so glad we chose this place. The staff was helpful and friendly, especially our tour guide! The prices were good, and what GORGEOUS scenery in Hope Valley. Looking forward to the next time.
THANK YOU Lake Tahoe Adventures for a great time.

Had a great time from beginning to end. Johnny the bus driver was a hoot. Our guide on the snow mobiles was fast and fun (brad) great time, beautiful breathtaking scenery, lots of snow and miles of smiles.
Great way to celebrate my 50^th birthday.
Jeannie D.

Great family-​run business — Couldn’t have been any happier with our experience. I woke up sick on the morning of our reservation date and they were kind enough to reschedule me with without charging me a cancellation fee.
Our guide was great; our safety was his top priority. All of the staff were warm and friendly despite it being their busiest time of the year. We had a great time! I highly recommend the exclusive tour: Four machine minimum and you have the guide all to yourself — no one else to slow you down.

Had awesome time today 1−6−16 with Lake Tahoe Adventures snowmobile tours. Did a nice Backcountry /​Summit tour. Bus picked us up just outside our condo @ Marriott Timber Lodge. Short ride to get geared up, jumpsuit, goggles, helmet, gloves. An additional 10 bucks, BUT SO WORTH IT. Then 12 mile bus ride to area near Kirkwood cut off. We had a friendly great guide named Dave, that showed us or machines. Newer, good looking snowmobiles. We had a party of 6 and opted to all ride solo. So worth it. Cost was approx $ 150.00 each + extra 10 for gear rental. Also… If weather is cold or snowing, be prepared with scarf or something to cover below goggles to neck.
Great time had by all 6 in our party.
DONT FORGET TO TIP YOUR DRIVER & GUIDES IF YOU FEEL LIKE THEY DID YOU RIGHT. OURS DID !
We’ll see ya again next year !

This was our first time going on a snowmobile tour. It was my husband and I along with our three sons, 15, 13, 11. We rode one double and one triple.
There was a shuttle which picked us up nearby our lodge, Lakeland Village. Unfortunately this was the worst part of the trip. The shuttle was 30 minutes late and upon arrival we were hurriedly shuffled through the check in process, snow gear and helmets. We were also advised to use the restroom prior to departure due to the length of tour, but there was a line for this as well. The staff kept rushing us and stating that our tour was leaving and we had to keep telling them that they needed to wait for us and that it was not our fault that the shuttle was so far behind. I HIGHLY advise that you drive to their storefront. You can park easily and get there at your leisure. It is right off of highway 50 and easy to spot.
After we got our gear and were checked in we were loaded onto a larger bus which took us on a 20 minute drive up to Hope Valley. The bus ride was easy.
Once we arrived to the site, we were promptly greeted by our tour guide, Dave, who lead us off to our snowmobiles. There was a short introduction on how it operated and then we were off.
The tour was great. The guide stopped a few times to check in as I was going slow at first. It was a bit nerve-​wracking with a kid along with you and I was unsure how the snowmobile was going to operate, but after about 15 minutes I was moving along with no problem. Dave was very helpful and great at making us all feel comfortable. He was readily available for pictures too.
ADVICE: It gets VERY cold at the speeds you reach on your snowmobile so make sure to bring eye protection and a face mask and be sure your gloves are extra warm, especially if you have anyone riding along on the back as they will be left to the elements.
The total ride was 2 hours. We stopped at the summit for pictures and a brief rest.
Once we arrived back to the loading area, there was a very friendly driver who advised us that he had a van ready and warm for us to load in right away. This was great because my middle son was freezing and his fingers were numb. :)
We made a 20 minute trip back to the snowmobile storefront left our equipment there and checked out easily.
Then we waited a long time for the shuttle bus to arrive back. Once we loaded we needed to drop off other people in the busiest time in SLT. It took us over an hour to arrive back to our lodge which should have only taken 20 minutes. Again, I HIGHLY recommend you drive your own car to the storefront and park. The shuttle was a major pain and inconvenience.

Ben you made the snowmobiling the best trip for my family! We were able to reach speeds of 50+ and adventure a bit off trail. We had 4 single riders, my wife and I along with my 16 & 18 year old. I highly recommend this place and worth every penny. Thanks Ben!

Great for young children or the elderly.
Pros:
Very friendly staff
Gear was good quality
definitely VERY VERY SAFE
Cons:
Not much thrill to be had, you don’t really go above 20 MPH
you go follow in a straight line (not really an adventure)
The damage costs are prefixed (if you tip the snowmobile, its an automatic $ 1500)
This was me and my partners first time and about 30 minutes in, we wished it would end. 2 stars seemed a little low, but it wasn’t 3 stars «A-​OK» I give it 3 because the staff was very very nice and they have the cutest bulldog and cat ever. they do have a an «unlimited» tour that is supposed to be more back country, but due to the damage fee’s, I feel pretty afraid to take it off trail, the guide himself told me he tipped a snowmobile himself the day prior.

Great experience! Everyone here was helpful and went out of their way to make sure our group was well taken care of! From the wonderful ladies at the front desk, to the amazing gal making sure their snow suits fit… everyone was awesome!
We brought our employees up for a weekend away. Sent them out on a two hour snowmobile tour and they by far exceeded our expectations! The bus driver, the guide, everyone here made sure our group was comfortable and had a great time!
Thank you Lake Tahoe Adventures! We’ll be back soon!

Lets say you go Karting and are forced to drive behind the pace car for the entire duration.
Now imagine the same situation on snow.
We were given a 600+cc Arctic cat Snow mobiles and forced to do what is arguably the pace of my morning jog for about an hour and were given a 10 minute break as well in case you fell asleep. Yes we did yawn a few times during the journey and while the trail had pretty scenery and the view from up top was beautiful, there is really no «experience» of snow mobiling. Their website does say Beginner to Intermediate on the tour, so why arent the two seperated out during the actual tour?
What they should have done was split the group up based on experience and ability. Even though they essentially ask you to sign your life away on liability forms before you can do anything, they don’t seem to want you to take any chances whatsoever and are more concerned with keeping total newbies from falling off a 5mph snowmobile than keeping it interesting for the rest of the party.
Just like a Ski class will split you up into Level 1, 2, 3, these folks should do the same either by asking for prior experience or by judging ability in the first 15 minutes and splitting up the party so that everyone has an experience matching their ability. The guides and people are nice folks, they mean well and are friendly, so 2 stars instead of 1 and everything was well organized and is clearly planned, so kudos for that, but we felt like we didn’t really get anything for our $ 200
If you would like to experience the agony of driving behind a Prius on a beautiful curvy road in a sports car, this is the place to do so on snow.

Chad was outstanding in caring for our group. At one point, a novice rider misjudged the angle of repose on a hill and tipped he ATV over. Luckily, Duface jumped clear of her buggy for it too followed poor steering control. Shaken and scared, Chad soothed her, righted her craft, brushed all the snow from clothing and gently placed her badonkadonk back on the saddle. He allowed her to ride behind him thereafter. Good job on that one Chad.

I was totally new to riding an ATV and very nervous… Our guide, Chad, showed us how to do it and gave me some great tips (I kept bouncing out of my seat and Chad showed me how to stay put better)!
He was also very encouraging. Lots of thumbs up from him helped me relax and enjoy the ride. And the ride was gorgeous! We took the Rubicon a Trail up to Miller Lake. Beautiful!
Our trip with Chad was a great and memorable trip for our whole family… my husband, myself, 16 year old son and 12 year old daughter. If you want a fun ATV adventure, I highly recommend Lake Tahoe Adventures!