{"title":"Bee Experience Tours","description":"\u003cp\u003eBee Experience Tours – get up close with the bees. Our hands-on experiences let you see inside a working hive, learn how honey is made, and meet the bees that make it all possible. Perfect for families, team outings, date nights, and anyone curious about what really goes on inside a beehive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens on a Bee Experience tour?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll visit a working apiary with Mike, open a hive, see the queen, watch bees at work, learn about pollination and honey production, and taste honey straight from the frame. We provide all protective gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. We provide full bee suits and veils. Mike has been doing this for over a decade and manages every interaction. Bee stings are extremely rare with proper gear and guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I book?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the available dates below and book directly. Group sizes are small to ensure a quality experience. Private tours available for groups of 6+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA client is flying in from Texas this week for a Bee Experience – is that normal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore common than you'd think. We've had visitors put us on their West Coast vacation itinerary. People drive from Pleasanton, Los Gatos, Half Moon Bay – and now they fly in too.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beekeeping-experience","title":"Beekeeping Experience: Private Hive Tour \u0026 'Money Shot' Photos","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private, 90-minute encounter at our historic South Bay apiaries. Touch the legacy of the original 1,939 acres. Includes full suiting (kids 9+ with calm temperament welcome), holding a live frame of bees for the 'Money Shot' photo, and a $50 'Big Bag of Happiness' to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Micro Experiences are 45 Minutes and include: bag with 4oz jar, dipper, and honey sticks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WAIVER REQUIRED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ehands-on experience\u003c\/strong\u003e – you will be in direct contact with live honey bees. Every participant must sign a liability waiver before suiting up. One parent\/guardian signature covers the whole family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikeandnikishoney.com\/pages\/bee-experience-waiver-money-shot\"\u003eSign the waiver here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaper waivers also available on-site.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Liability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticipation Waiver:\u003c\/strong\u003e A signed liability release and safety acknowledgment is strictly required for all participants prior to entering the apiary. Base: 1–3 guests; Max: 6 guests. Participants must be 9+ years old to fit standard protective gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisk Acknowledgment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeybees are essential, living creatures, and while we provide full protective suiting, stings are a natural possibility. Participation constitutes acceptance of this inherent heritage risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Private Booking\" Commitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Refundable Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our hives and heritage hosts are prepared exclusively for your private session. 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