4-in-1 Northern Lights Plus Combo

3 Days & 2 Night

Private Cabin with Hot-Tub & Sauna

Gear & Meals Included

Nov - Apr | 3 Days 2 Nights | $1300 pp

FULLY GUIDED | Dog Sledding, Snowmobiling, Glacier Hike, Northern Lights, Gear, Food & Private Cabin

Rates:
$1300.00 per guest

All rates include shuttle, lodging, gear, guided activities, & food.
Have your own transport? Call for a discount

Winter in Alaska is full of adventure, beauty, and unforgettable places to explore. Join us for a three-day and two-night experience that brings together dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, Matanuska Glacier, and chances to see the northern lights. From running dogs and riding through snow-covered trails to walking on the glacier’s blue ice and watching the sky in the evenings, every part of this trip offers a different connection to Alaska.

This tour includes food, gear, lodging, transportation, and experienced local guides, so the logistics are all taken care of for you. After a full day of adventure, relax in your private cabin, soak in the hot tub, or enjoy the sauna at Snowhook Lodge. This is more than just a collection of winter activities; Snowhook brings it all together for you seamlessly.

Note: Drivers must be 18 years or older; kids 8 and up may ride as a passenger. We do not provide drivers for our tours. If you are a single participant, please call to book!

What's included?

This tour includes a 2-hour dog sledding adventure, a 3-hour snowmobile ride into the Talkeetna Mountains with a return trip on the final day, and a guided visit to Matanuska Glacier. You’ll stay two nights in private cabins at Snowhook Lodge, with hearty meals and snowshoeing opportunities on the surrounding trails. All necessary cold-weather gear and equipment are provided.

Tour Details

Your northern lights trip begins with a two-hour dog sled ride through Alaska’s snow-covered forests and over frozen lakes. After lunch and a quick break to warm up, you’ll board our top-of-the-line snowmobiles for the ride up the mountain to Snowhook Lodge on Hatcher Pass. Along the way, enjoy the snow-covered trails, mountain views and chances to see local wildlife. If we’re lucky, Denali will be out too!Once you arrive at the lodge, settle into your private cabin while dinner is prepared. As night falls, head outside for your first chance to see the northern lights. You can explore the trails on snowshoes under the night sky or relax at the lodge and watch for the aurora surrounded by the mountains of Hatcher Pass.

After a hearty mountain breakfast on your second day, we’ll head out to Matanuska Glacier for a chance to walk on the glacier’s blue ice and explore one of Alaska’s most incredible natural landmarks. After your glacier adventure, return to Snowhook Lodge for some free time. Relax in the hot tub or sauna, snowshoe around the property or simply enjoy the lodge before gathering for dinner and another chance to see the northern lights.

On the final morning, enjoy breakfast at the lodge before getting back on your snowmobiles for the ride down the mountain to our base in Willow. This final ride gives you one more chance to enjoy Alaska’s snow-covered trails and mountain scenery before bringing your three-day winter adventure to an end.

Tour Dates & Times

Departs Daily: 12 Noon (please arrive at 11:30 AM)

Available: November – April (dependent on seasonal weather)

Ages: Drivers: 18 years and older | Passengers: 8 years and older | All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Notes:

Dog Sledding: If anyone in your party is uncomfortable around dogs let us know so we can make it a successful experience.

Snowmobiling: We do not provide drivers for our tours. You must be at least 18 and licensed to drive a machine.

Join us for the 4-in-1 Plus Northern Lights Combo 3D2N

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Already Have Transport?
Call For A Discount

Round-trip transportation from Anchorage is included with your adventure, with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. If you have your own transportation and don’t require the shuttle, give us a call before booking and we can apply a discount to your adventure.

Day 1: Dog Sled & Snowmobile Adventure

End the day at Snowhook Lodge

Day one of your Alaska winter adventure begins with a two-hour dog sled ride through snow-covered forests and across frozen lakes. Travel behind a team of Alaskan huskies as you explore the winter trails and experience one of Alaska’s most iconic adventures. It’s a great way to start the trip and gives you your first taste of the backcountry around Willow.

After a warm lunch and some time to relax, you’ll board our snowmobiles for the ride up to Snowhook Lodge on Hatcher Pass. The trail climbs through the mountains with incredible views of the surrounding wilderness along the way. Keep an eye out for local wildlife and, if the weather is clear, there may even be a chance to see Denali in the distance.

Once you arrive at Snowhook Lodge, settle into your private cabin and enjoy dinner after a full day of adventure. As night falls, head outside for your first chance to see the northern lights. You can snowshoe along the trails under the night sky or stay closer to the lodge, where the open mountain setting of Hatcher Pass offers great opportunities to watch for the aurora.

Day 2: Matanuska Glacier

A Close-Up Look at the Ice

The second day of the adventure begins with a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, offering a chance to fuel up and enjoy the quiet of the mountains before heading out. After breakfast, we set out for a scenic drive toward Matanuska Glacier, travelling through river valleys and mountain landscapes that highlight the scale of Alaska’s wilderness.

At the glacier, guests join a guided hike across the terminal moraine and up to the face of the ice itself. Your guide will lead you along established routes, pointing out crevasses, ice formations, and the deep blue tones that make this glacier so striking. The hike is steady and accessible, designed to give you time to explore, take photos, and experience the glacier up close while learning about its history and movement.

After time on the glacier, we return to Snowhook Lodge for lunch. The afternoon is yours to relax at the lodge, explore nearby trails, or simply take in the views before dinner. As the day winds down, the lodge offers a comfortable place to unwind after a full day spent in one of Alaska’s most iconic landscapes.

Day 3: A Return Back to Willow

A Final Snowmobile Excursion

The third and final day of your Alaska winter adventure begins with breakfast at Snowhook Lodge and one last morning surrounded by the mountains of Hatcher Pass. Take some time to enjoy the lodge, look back on the past few days, and get ready for the final ride of the trip.

After breakfast, you’ll get back on your snowmobile and begin the ride down Hatcher Pass toward our base in Willow. The return journey gives you another chance to enjoy the snow-covered trails, mountain scenery and open winter landscape as you make your way back through the Alaskan backcountry.

Once you arrive in Willow, your three-day adventure comes to an end. After dog sledding, snowmobiling, exploring Matanuska Glacier and watching the sky for the northern lights, you’ll leave with a collection of memories from some of our favorite Alaska winter experiences.

Snowhook Lodge & Cabins

Experience the best in backcountry luxury with Snowhook. Choose from one of five private cabins at our Main Lodge. After an adventure-filled day, see the Northern Lights, compare stories with new friends, and soak in the wilderness of the Last Frontier.

Relax around the campfire. Enjoy true Alaskan hospitality.

FAQ's

What's included in the tour?

We provide all the necessary cold-weather gear and equipment for your Alaska winter adventure. The tour includes dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, a visit to Matanuska Glacier, northern lights viewing, comfortable cabin accommodations at Snowhook Lodge, hearty meals, transportation, and experienced local guides. With the activities, lodging, food, gear and logistics all taken care of, you can concentrate on enjoying some of our favorite Alaska winter experiences.

What's not included in the tour?

Alcoholic beverages and gratuities are not included in the tour price.

What causes the northern lights in Alaska?

The northern lights occur when charged particles from the sun reach Earth’s magnetic field and interact with gases in the atmosphere, causing them to glow in different colors. This process creates the incredible natural light show we see in the night sky and makes every northern lights experience different.

Why is Alaska good for seeing the northern lights?

Alaska is one of the best places to see the northern lights because of its location beneath the auroral oval, where aurora activity occurs regularly. Long, dark winter nights and areas with very little light pollution create great opportunities for viewing the northern lights when the weather and solar activity are right.

Can you predict the northern lights

Scientists can track solar activity and forecast the likelihood of seeing the northern lights, but nature always has the final say. Weather, cloud cover and solar conditions can change quickly, so no northern lights display can ever be guaranteed. That unpredictability is also part of what makes seeing the aurora in Alaska such a special experience.

What advice can you give for photography?

A good camera and sturdy tripod will give you the best opportunity to photograph the northern lights. Practice using your manual settings before your trip and experiment with shutter speed, ISO and aperture so you are comfortable making adjustments in the dark. Our guides have plenty of experience photographing the aurora and can help you with your camera settings when the northern lights appear.

When is the best time to see the aurora in Alaska?

The best time to see the northern lights in Alaska is during the darker months, generally from late September through early April. The long winter nights provide more opportunities for aurora viewing, although clear skies and the right solar activity are still needed. During your stay, our guides keep an eye on both the weather and aurora forecasts to give you the best opportunities to see them.

Why are the northern lights colors different?

Different gases in the atmosphere create the different colors you see in the northern lights. Oxygen commonly produces green and can create red at higher altitudes, while nitrogen can produce blue and purple colors. The altitude, atmosphere and strength of the solar activity all play a part in creating each display.

What do the lights mean to the locals?

The northern lights have long held cultural meaning for Alaska Native peoples, with different communities having their own stories, beliefs and traditions connected to the aurora. These traditions vary considerably across Alaska and are an important part of the cultural history surrounding the northern lights.

What shall I wear on my tour?

Dress in warm layers suitable for spending time outside in Alaska during winter. Thermal base layers and warm mid-layers are recommended, but all necessary cold-weather outer gear is included with your tour, so you don’t need to purchase specialist snow gear before your trip. Staying warm and comfortable means you can spend more time outside enjoying each part of your adventure.

Can the weather effect my northern lights tour?

Weather and solar activity both affect your chances of seeing the northern lights. Clear skies are needed to see the aurora, while solar activity determines the strength of the display. Our guides monitor the local weather and aurora forecasts throughout your trip and make the most of the viewing opportunities available.

How often can we see the northern lights on the tour?

Because this adventure spans three days and two nights during Alaska’s winter season, you’ll have multiple opportunities to look for the northern lights. We plan evening activities around local weather and aurora conditions where possible, and our experienced guides monitor the forecasts throughout your stay. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed, but having two nights gives you more opportunities to experience them.

How do I prepare for the northern lights tour?

Bring warm personal layers, a camera if you’d like to photograph the northern lights, any medications you require and your usual personal items for a three-day trip. All necessary cold-weather gear and activity equipment is provided, so you don’t need to travel with bulky specialist winter outerwear. It is also a good idea to get plenty of rest before your trip, as northern lights viewing can mean spending time outside later in the evening.

What about safety during the tour?

Your safety is our priority. Our guides are trained in safety procedures and first aid, and we make sure the gear and equipment used throughout the tour is in good condition. Alaska’s winter environment can be unpredictable, so it is important to follow your guides’ instructions during each activity and while travelling through the backcountry.

Additional Information

If you’d like to learn more before your trip, there are several useful resources that can help you get ready for your Alaska winter adventure. The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute provides aurora forecasts and information about the northern lights, while Alaskan.org offers a good introduction to Alaska’s dog sledding history and mushing culture. For more information about Matanuska Glacier and the surrounding area, Travel Alaska is also a useful place to start.