100% Amazing 7 day Southwest USA national parks tour
By: Anonymous | Tue May 24, 2016 at 03.39 PM
This was 7 day/6 night camping trip to that took us from Zion Canyon, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands, Monument, Grand Canyon and a lot more more. We had a tour guide that exceeded the expectations of every single person on the trip. His name wa..s Justin. He knew so much and provided an amazing education of the natural beauty and geological characteristics of the land. And, he was a real nice guy. This trip wasf antastic because of the camaraderie of the group fostered by Justin, a powerful combination. If you can, ask for Justin ,he'll make the trip over the top. Take this trip while you canRead full review
The local guides Tours, were very well organized and planned everything in detail. Our guide, Justin, was a third-generation expedition leader and took care of us as if we were family. I cannot praise him enough. Our group of 13 campers inc..luded 4 Americans, several Brits, and a delightful mix of other foreign-born travelers. All were stronger hikers than us but we had a great time as well. This trip is great for active hikers looking to visit a lot of places in a short amount of time. We very much enjoyed the optional additional activities of the Hummer tour and the canyoneering outing as well--don't skip these!Read full review
I believe this may be the best trip I've had! My favorite parts were Zion, Bryce and Arches National Park. I loved everyone in my group and Vern was an awesome tour leader! Great trip at a great price. I highly recommend it!
As a way to see several National Parks in the south Utah - Arizona region, this was an excellent tour. Our tour leader, Vern, made every effort to make sure we did things that fitted the weather, our level of hiking experience and tastes. T..he result was that we saw so many things in a relatively short time, had lots of fun as a group, did many satisfying hikes and had enjoyable camping experiences. I couldn't recommend this tour group highly enough.Read full review
Spectacular scenery and fantastic hikes to beautiful locations. It's a great way to get a taste of some of our most unique and scenic parks. Our guide, Vern, was knowledgeable and fun-loving and it made this great trip even better!
Spectacular itinerary, perfectly laid out with the ideal arc to the experience starting with more hiking at the beginning then to leisurely strolls and group activities during second half of the week. It saves the best for last (Grand Canyo..n) but Bryce and Monument Valley (esp. the latter) were unexpectedly astounding. Remarkable how much was packed into one week. The downside to that is that self pacing is required. Also be prepared to roll up your sleeves and work an hour or two each day on camp tasks like set up, breakdown, load and unload, cooking and cleaning. If you like camping and national parks, you will likely love this tour. Take the optional helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon, not cheap but definitely worth it.Read full review
"We had a spectacular time with Tours4Fun. It was truly a great adventure and it was really, really nice. We called their customer service team on two separate occasions -- for booking information and then to get some information about the ..trip. They were courteous and answered our questions properly...Very good service. I would certainly look into Tours4Fun's other tours. We had a great experience with them so I will certainly recommend them to someone else."Read full review
This was an amazing seven day camping trip. Our tour guide Jenn was awesome: organized, knowledgeable, helpful, great story teller, good cook, ... The trip was set up to allow travellers like me, who seldom camp, to be comfortable and see s..ome of the most amazing sights in Utah. Jenn went out of her way to give us a chance to go canyoneering in Moab, woke up at 4:30am and drove us to the rim to see a sunrise at Grand Canyon, and many more. Looking forward to another adventure with Bindlestiff :). Read full review
This trip was no-kidding THE BEST trip I have ever been on. Jen B, our guide was fabulous, energetic, and one of the kindest people I've ever met. She made our trip, educating us on the history of each park we visited, introducing us to so ..many interesting things and people, and sharing her love for nature and travel with us. Camping was great; each campsite we stayed at was clean, safe, and full of interesting people to swap stories with. Bindlestiff Tours was great, sending out reminder emails and keeping us on track up until we left Las Vegas for the actual tour. Great company, fantastic tour leader (more like a super awesome and knowledgeable friend) and the most beautiful scenery to inspire your imagination to dream in colors yet unknown to humanity. Seriously cool stuff, get out there and explore everyone! Thanks, Bindlestiff, and thank you to Jen especially for being totally rad!
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Great tour!
I loved the way we were given options for the daily activities rather than having to follow a set itinerary.
I would have preferred it if the guide could have come along with us on all the hikes.
The food was good and there w..as plenty of it made available.
The guide was very informative regarding the areas we were travelling through and about the hiking options available.
The vehicle was very comfortable. Fantastic memories! thank you Bindlestiff ToursRead full review
I decided to see some of the national parks after realising that just seeing cities wouldn't be the best use of my time during a 30 day holiday. Came across this tour on Bindlestiff Tours and after reading the reviews realised that it would.. be ideal for me as a solo female traveller. I wasn't disappointed at all, the communication from Becky was excellent and she made sure that I was accommodated for as I'm a vegan. Cari, the tour leader, was very approachable and helpful, she went out of her way to ensure that there was food that I could eat and checked labels carefully to make sure there wasn't anything in there that wasn't suitable. Our first day in Zion started at the Canyon Overlook trail, a reasonably easy short trail walking along exposed ledges to a beautiful viewpoint. After that we had a delicious dinner, prepared by Cari. The next day was our free day and I decided to do Hidden Canyon which is a gorgeous (albeit slightly perilous) hike up the side of the cliff and down into a small hidden canyon (hence the name). You use chains to pull yourself up some of the ledges where there are drop offs into a ravine. After that I went hiking down the narrows which is where you walk in the river. The views were stunning! At the end of the day we had another delicious meal around the campfire. After that we went to Bryce Canyon which was equally stunning and stayed at a beautiful campground with a hot tub and pool and beautiful showers. We did the Queen's Garden hike down into Bryce Canyon which was a lot of fun. On to Antelope Canyon which is absolutely spectacular. After that we had navajo tacos at Monument Valley and went on a white knuckle jeep ride of the navajo nation. The high winds (over 40mph) didn't deter us from camping and the next day it was on to the Grand Canyon. I did the South Kaibab trail and saw and photographed a California Condor! The last day on Route 66 was fun, stopping at Seligman. This tour had the perfect pacing and had a great atmosphere.Read full review
We found the tour was excellent. Our tour guide J.D. Boyle was very dedicated to making sure everyone was having a good time , and the tour went very smooth. Thanks J.D.
This was an amazing seven day camping trip. Our tour guide Jenn was awesome: organized, knowledgeable, helpful, great story teller, good cook, ... The trip was set up to allow travellers like me, who seldom camp, to be comfortable and see s..ome of the most amazing sights in Utah. Jenn went out of her way to give us a chance to go canyoneering in Moab, woke up at 4:30am and drove us to the rim to see a sunrise at Grand Canyon, and many more. Looking forward to another adventure with Bindlestiff Tours :). Read full review
Oct 15, 2013 Peteevans
We did the 7 day Southwest tour visiting Zion, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley and The Grand Canyon. This was a truly unforgettable experience not only due to the amazing locations visited but because of the profession..alism of Khriss our tour leader. Everything was so well organised and nothing was too much trouble for him; he also treated everyone as an individual. He shared his passion for all the areas we visited with fascinating information and loved being asked questions! His enthusiasm was infectious; his 15 years of experience as a tour guide was apparent. The small group aspect of the tour allowed for flexibility for not only the group but for individuals in it. Unscheduled 'detours' could also occur such as our van joining in a Route 66 parade in the town of Seligman, Arizona!
We were in the U.S. for just over three weeks, fully occupied with touristy things each day (visiting Las Vegas, Los Angeles, driving the Pacific Coast Highway to stay in San Francisco) but our week on the road with Bindlestiff was the highlight of our whole trip.
If you are a bit worried about camping...don't! The tents and mattresses give you problem free sleeping...and it's fun. Whatever tour length you choose you are going to have a truly wonderful experience.
Thank you so much Khriss, thank you so much Rachel. Peter, Susan, Tony.
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100% “7 day southwest tour - memories for a lifetime!”
By: Anonymous | Thu Sep 26, 2013 at 10.59 PM
Sep 16, 2013
The 7 day southwest tour (Zion Nat'l Park, Bryce Nat'l Park, Monument Valley and Grand Canyon) was an amazing experience, one that I will remember for the rest of my life. Our tour guide, Vern, was a knowledgeable, world-trav..elled leader who made our tour fun and kept us organized and on-time. The scenery we experienced on this tour was breathtaking. Hiking into the Grand Canyon was definitely an achievement, but experiencing the serenity and peacefulness of Monument Valley was the unexpected (but welcome) highlight. Don't let the camping aspect turn you off. Each campsite had bathroom and shower facilities, and even wifi Internet. All you need is a warm sleeping bag (depending on the time of year), good-sized container for water (camelbaks are a good idea) and comfortable hiking shoes. This tour is great for anyone who loves the outdoors and the beauty of nature. Bindlestiff is a smaller tour company that really focuses on quality and customer satisfaction and I would highly recommend booking through them for a tour like this.
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