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Private Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience

Private Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience

Overview

This is really a local's favorite hike in Big Bear that goes to one of the least known scenic lake viewpoints in Big Bear.
What is the best time to do after a sweaty summertime hike? Swim off a dock in the beautiful Big Bear Lake Harbor! The lake water is actually warmer to swim here than in the middle of the lake. One thing a lot of travelers don't know, if you rent a boat on Big Bear Lake (Very pricy) you can not swim off the rental boats. This is a great summertime experience after a hike on a hot day to get to cool off in alpine Big Bear Lake
If my guests would like to picnic off the boat afterwards they can bring lunch, beer, drinks. I will bring an ice chest for them to put their lunch in while we are hiking. I will even walk to a nearby fantastic restaurant in the village (As a foodie, I know all the best restaurants in Big Bear) & pickup to-go lunches for my hikers to enjoy on the boat after the hike if requested (For this service, hikers must Venmo me to pay for their meals)

City: Big Bear

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $50.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $50.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Parking fees at dock included

Life jackets

Boat to lounge on

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kids under 13 years old they must wear a life jacket while on the dock or swimming per California law.
You can also bring fishing gear if you wish to fish off of our dock.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (20)

leasig2021

Jun 2021

Amber is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. She knows the trails very well and creates a fun element for people of all ages. Do yourself a favor and book a hike with Amber! You will not regret it!

Adventure_Echo

Jun 2021

This experience was awesome! First the hike was beautiful and serene and Amber knows so much about the plants and animals and area. Seriously, she knows all the trails in Big Bear. She structures the hike around you to make sure you are comfortable and enjoying yourself at all times. And the boat! So first off we considered renting a boat for ourselves before we saw this experience. It's $300 to rent a boat on big bear for an hour and you aren't even allowed to swim off a rental boat. So basically it's not a good deal. With Amber we spent less, got more time, got more experience, had a super friendly helpful host, and got to hike and swim! Swimming off the dock and and hanging out on the boat is super relaxing and just what we needed! And Amber went above and beyond by picking up some food we ordered at a nearby restaurant and bringing it back so we could eat lunch on the boat! Overall awesome experience! Highly recommend! Best part of a big bear trip!

Edobiesz

Jun 2021

Amber took us on a trail less traveled so it was nice especially now to be on a trail with few people. Amber is very knowledgeable about plants and trees. She knows a lot about the Big Bear area. We had a great time on her hike!!