Meet the Bees Guided Apiary Tour and Honey Tasting

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is a fully immersive outdoor experience led by local beekeeper Steve. Learn directly from him as he shares his knowledge, stories, and passion for the bees that help shape Ojai Valley’s agricultural community. Watch as Steve opens live hives to reveal worker bees, drones, and the Queen Bee. See tools like the smoker in action and sample raw local honey varieties, including wildflower, orange, and sage.

What's Included

Sample local, raw honey with simple snacks.
Must provide own transportation to and from parking lot to apiary.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Gather at the parking lot to meet Steve, your beekeeper guide, and hear a short orientation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join professional beekeeper Steve for a hands-on hive tour at one of his apiaries in the Ojai Valley. During this one- to two-hour experience, you’ll suit up, open live hives, and see bees at work inside their colony. Learn how Steve keeps his bees healthy through the seasons and watch honey being pulled straight from the hive. Protective suits are provided, all ages are welcome, and group size is limited to 20 for a safe, personal experience.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers allergic to bee venom.
Supplied by Mission Beekeeping

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Wildlife Watching
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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