Top Big Bear Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Glide among the treetops and get a birds-eye view of the beautiful Johnson Valley. Your tour starts with a 4wd ride into the forest. Enjoy the adrenaline rush of the nine ziplines ranging in length from 140 to 860 feet and promising speeds up to 45 miles per hour. Expert tour guides take care of your equipment and safety, assuring your group of family or friends an exhilarating, safe, and high-flying time.

Enjoy a relaxing picnic in nature at a scenic wooded location in Big Bear. Lunch includes seasonal items and gourmet flair, with snacks, drinks, and picnic setup provided. After a private Jeep ride to the picnic location, you'll hear stories about the Big Bear Valley before enjoying privacy to lunch in one of the area's most scenic—and secret—locations.

Hike as the sun sets over Big Bear Lake, and enjoy a well-earned bottle of champagne at the end on this private, guided tour. Easily meet your guide, then trek at your own pace to a place with excellent views over the lake. After you trek, your guide will show you to a private dock where you can relax, sipping your champagne.

Discover the alpine charm and storied winter sports legacy of Southern California’s premier mountain destination with this self-guided smartphone audio tour by Pintours. Explore the historic base of Snow Summit, where pioneering ski visionaries in 1952 built a year-round mountain haven, and learn how Bear Mountain sparked a global winter sports revolution by creating North America’s first dedicated freestyle terrain park. As you wander along alpine trails framed by towering Ponderosa pines and take in crisp mountain vistas of the San Bernardino National Forest, listen to engaging stories covering local native wildlife, gold rush lore, and the birth of Big Bear Lake. Complete your journey wandering the charming cobblestone streets of The Village at Big Bear Lake. With GPS-triggered narration and turnkey offline maps, you can pause for hot cocoa, explore shops, and hike scenic pathways entirely on your own schedule.