Big Bear Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

Punctual , educated, informative, funny and interesting. We had a great time. Beautiful morning. Smells, sights and sounds Thanks Amber for the guidance.

We had an amazing time on our Jeep tour and hike to Bluff Lake Preserve! Amber was super friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. She shared great fun facts and taught us so much about the local Lodgepole pines and beautiful wildflowers. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and are already looking forward to our next tour with her. Highly recommend!

We had a great time! I grew up spending summer vacations in Big Bear but she showed us an area of Big Bear I didn’t even know about! It was fun and relaxing.

Amber was the perfect guide for our family, especially our inquisitive son. She shared about mountain vegetation and the local trails.

Amber was just terrific on so many levels—the clear communication, the quality of the homemade food she prepared that was tailored to our needs/wants, her extensive knowledge of the area’s prolific plants, anthropological history, and community events, etc. In short, she took me, my wife, 9-year old, & dog all along dirt road trails that offered scintillating views of the lake, trees, plants, etc. Then, having arranged a tasty charcuterie platter for us, she led us to a perfect, quiet spot with a splendid view, where we just chilled out and took in the lovely scenery. I would have no hesitation in giving her my highest recommendation as a knowledgeable and professional tour guide whether you are an avid trekker or group that seeks a local, savvy guide for a rigorous, multi-mile hike or simply want to get a visually pleasing perspective of Big Bear Lake on a brief off-roding trip for a couple of hours. Thanks, Amber!

16 year old grandson had a fantastic time and was impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of the guides

Great hike for a family of four wanting to experience the mountains and take some great photos! Amber was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, providing lots of information about the area. A stress free way to hike with family.

Amber was a great guide and photographer! I came to Big Bear on a solo trip, so that was an added bonus. She was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. She provided beautiful views of Big Bear Lake and input of fun things to do while in Big Bear! If you want something off the beaten path, she's a great person to go to.

Such a wonderful way to be in the nature and have fun at the same time. Spotted a deer on top of a whole bunch of chipmunks and squirrels. All 4 staff members were awesome!!

Highly recommend! The hike was the perfect level for our group. The lunch was amazing - refreshing, fresh, home made, delicious.

It was a fun experience. Amber was really nice and accommodating.

We had a great hike near Big Bear Lake with Amber Holloway to see the amazing Fall colors. Amber did a great job picking a hike with the right combination of technical challenges and beautiful scenery including amazing Fall colors and Big Bear Lake. She patiently answered all my questions and pointed out many interesting sites on the hike. She tailors the hike to the participants' abilities and interests so it should be great for everyone from serious hikers to families with kids and grandparents. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Southern California.

I had a great time with Amber on our hike! Amber is very nice and knowledgeable about nature. She found great spots to stop to make Beautiful pictures! I would definitely recommend booking your next adventure with Amber. Thank you!

So much fun! Tanner made it to exciting and had great hints for us. The clues were the perfect level of difficulty, challenging but possible. Great atmosphere and props.

Amber took us on a wonderful hike and we ended it with a sunset on a boat. She is so knowledgeable about plants and history of the whole Big Bear Lake area!We girls highly recommend!!!!!

We came up to Big Bear from Palm Desert and wanted to hike but didn't want to go alone. Amber is an excellent guide and has a wealth of local knowledge. The hiking trail was absolutely gorgeous and halfway through we had a stunning view of the lake!