The 6 Winter City Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Private Park City Snowshoe Excursions (9:30am/12:30pm start time)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Explore Park City’s snowy forests and mountain viewpoints on a private two-hour snowshoe outing with guides such as Jake, Kelsey, Colton, and Tyler. Choose a 9:30am or 12:30pm start, use supplied snowshoes and poles, and arrange Park City hotel pickup for an easy winter adventure.

“Our guide Colton made the experience super fun. He took us to a beautiful trail, told us fun facts about the area and even threw in some jokes. He gave different options pending how strenuous we wanted to snowshoe which was great. Overall a fabulous experience.”

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2.Quebec City: Jacques-Cartier National Park Snowshoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Spend a winter day in Jacques-Cartier National Park with Quatre Natures. From Quebec City, your guide provides snowshoes, trail instruction, nature commentary, local snacks, hot chocolate, and lunch. No snowshoeing experience is needed, but you should be comfortable with hills and a few hours outdoors.

“Our guides were very organized and willing to accommodate everyone in our group! It was such a fun time snowshoeing along the trail, with stops to hear information about Birch and Fir trees, drink hot chocolate, and munch crackers and jam from delicious wild caught blueberries. The hills and slopes along the trail provided plenty of great exercise and outdoor views! Highly recommended!”

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3.2 Day Rental of Park City Premium Ski Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Rent premium skis, boots, and poles for two days in Park City, Canyons, or Deer Valley. A ski concierge brings the gear to your lodging between 7:30 AM and 10 PM, fits each skier, and returns later for pickup. Staff such as Theo, Basil, and James are noted for careful service and flexible swaps.

“Black Tie ski rentals always "delivers." From the beginning of the ski holiday to the end, they bring quality equipment, they respond and follow up and they are always thoughtful and kind. This past week in Park City was no exception. I purchased new boots in the middle of my ski trip, so I needed Black Tie to adjust my bindings. During the adjustment James asked me if I was satisfied with my skies. I remarked that I didn't like them as much as a previous experience. He asked if I wanted to change back to the skis I prefer. In an act of forward thinking that is over and…”

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4.Park City Ultimate Tour: Olympic Park, Snowshoe, Main Street

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $145

Travel from Salt Lake City to Park City with a guide such as Rick Copia, Ricky, Todd, or Blake Dyer. Visit Utah Olympic Park, explore the Park City Mining Museum and Main Street, then take an easy one-mile Round Valley hike with mountain views. Pickup, snacks, binoculars, and private transport are included.

“Rick Copia, our tour guide was excellent. We all agree he took us to great vantish points and explained what we saw and other background information. And the weather was awesome.”

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5.Almaty city, Medeu, Shymbulak, Green Bazaar,Panfilov & Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $44Best value

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Almaty’s mountain resort, Medeu ice rink, Republic Square, Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral, and Green Bazaar. The mountain cable car is the main draw, while the city stops add useful context. Assem may guide the tour.

“Assem was a wonderful guide, very informative and professional. We both had an enjoyable day and learned a lot about Almaty.”

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6.New Washoe City: Chickadee Ridge Beginner Snowshoeing Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $86

Join Snowshoe Tahoe for a 2.5-hour beginner snowshoe hike from Tahoe Meadows South Trailhead. You’ll climb about 300 feet through lodgepole pines to Chickadee Ridge, with Lake Tahoe views and chances to feed playful mountain chickadees. Guide Seth has been praised for his fun facts and friendly style.

“This is such a fun activity. Our guide, Seth was amazing. He had the best fun facts and knowledge. We traversed through the trees and got to meet and feed little Chickadee birds. Great views at the ridge and opportunities for lovely scenic pictures. 100% recommend this.”

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