This 3 day tour took us to places we would not have seen by ourselves including Zion and Bryce Canyons, Antelope Canyon and Monument Valley and also the Grand Canyon. Mike's extensive knowledge of the history, geology and landscapes found i..n these areas really made the tour for us. This is a fast paced tour seeing a lot in 3 days, however Mike had everything well organised to give us ample time to explore at our own pace in each place. The sights we saw were absolutely spectacular and the local people we met added further to our experience. We will fondly remember our time in this part of the United States.Read full review
I went on the 3-day national park tour to Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon and Grand Canyon in May and it was one of the best things I've ever done. Absolutely amazing itinerary that packed so many things into 3 days without it.. feeling too rushed. If you have limited time but want to do as many things as possible do this tour! If you are looking to do the big hikes in the national parks like Angels Landing or the Narrows you won't have time so keep that in mind. Jenny was our guide and was so incredibly patient and well organised, really appreciate everything she did for us. Camp sites were great and the included food was also really good. would recommend this tour to anyone! 5 STARS!!Read full review
This is a quick tour where we got to see so much, so is perfect for those with limited time. The places we visited were amazing and beautiful. Zion Bryce Antelope Monument Valley and Grand Canyons in 3 days. Our tour guide Joel was very kno..wledgable and interesting as well as a good safe driver. He made the trip easy and there was only 8 in our group too. I give this trip 5 stars but be under no illusion this is not glamping but basic camping. The tents are roomy but basic. The bedding is warm but the mattress is thin. Being summer I used the sleeping bag as a pillow as no pillows are provided and i slept in the sleeping sheet provided. I packed some thermals which helped as the temperature got down to about 15 degrees Celsius overnight then back to 30 by 9am! The camp sites are quite basic with great shower blocks. This is great as you are covered in desert dust by the end of each day. Food provided was great but again basic. Dont expect gourmet food. Its camping! Joels guitar and songs were a nice touch around the campfire at night. Sorry to go on about the basics but it is important to know all the details and not expect too much around the camping. The sites seen more than make up for this and you are so exhausted by the evening from this site seeing that you sleep well. Also dont expect to linger all day at each site. This is a quick 3 day trip with lots packed in. You could not see this much amazing scenery driving yourself so sit back and enjoy this awesome trip.Read full review
This was a great tour. Our tour guide was polite and funny. We were on an English and Chinese speaking tour. There were only 7 individuals on the tour total which was nice. Our tour guide would tell us what to expect and the best sights.. to see. It was hard to hear him over the air conditioner at times, but other than that there were no issues.
We first went to the Hoover Dam which was a 30 minute ride from our hotel on the vegas strip. You walk a bridge to see it. You do not actually go on the Hoover Dam. The next stop was the Grand Canyon which was 2 1/1 hour drive from the Dam. Our tour guide brought us to the bus stops and explained the map to us. We bought the package including lunch. You can eat lunch at any of the stops, but our guide recommended the last stop. Our lunch was a chicken breast, mashed potatoes, corn, a salad, cookie, and a water. It was delicious and filling.
Only downfall was waking up so early to make the bus for 5:30AM, but we were also expecting this. We slept on the bus there and back to make up for it. I would recommend this tour to anyone!Read full review
Ok one day trip. Bus condition could be better ( free WIFi missing, inside toilet could be unlocked and used in emergency situations). Also time spent at objectives could be extended.
Fantastic tour! We have travellled extensively and taken lots of tours and Bindlestiff Tours is by far the best tour we have taken to date! Pre tour info and communication was professional and prompt. The tour itslef was planned extremely w..ell in order to maximise our time in each park. The drives were informative, entertaiing and scenic thanks to our fabulous guide Rachel Frampton. I can't rate this compnay highly enough. We camped and everythgin was great- great campsites with amzing views from the Monument Valley campground of the sunrise. This tour is well priced and departures are guaranteed. Being a small group adventure- max 14 guests meant we had a really personalized and flexible tour. We all left the tour as close friend! Read full review
Just completed the 7 day Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Grand Tetons. Beautiful parks; amazing wildlife. Mike Brown was our tour guide. We could not have seen as many sights going on our own. Mike is organized, experienced and thoughtful. He dr..opped us off at the top of Mammoth Springs and then picked us up at the lower parking lot so we didn't have to walk back up the big hill. When the weather turned rainy, Mike made an unscheduled stop at Walmart so we could buy ponchos. Instead of waiting in the long line to register for camp sites, he took us to another lake side scenic stop and then came back later to register. When we discovered we forgot our walking poles in the van after the tour was over, Mike personally dropped them off at our vacation house. Excellent service! Be prepared for long drives between stops, lots of hiking, and sleeping in tents for 5 nights. Memorable trip.Read full review
7 days National Park camping trip was wonderful. So many highlights during the trip that it is almost impossible to pick one. As you move ahead in the trip, Every national park will amaze you with its beauty. And to add to this, stories abo..ut every place by our guide Joel was the cherry on the top. There is driving involved almost every day but you will not get bored as Joel has lot of interesting facts and stories to share during the ride. Every day is very well planned and Joel definitely takes extra effort to make sure everyone is able to enjoy the place with appropriate pace. I was lucky to be part of an amazing group where we all quickly became friends and cared for each other. Though I joined as solo traveler, ended the trip with few new friends. And yes campsite at Monument Valley has direct view of Sunrise over the valley. Hence, chose the location for your tent wisely to enjoy the best sunrise from front porch of your tent. If you are looking for exploring Southwest, I would definitely recommend this tour and Bindlestiff. Everything is well planned and taken care of. Just go ahead, book the trip and enjoy Southwest.Read full review
We took the lodging option which as 70+ year olds was ideal and we didn't miss out on the activities of the camping group but were much more comfortable! Our guide, Jon, was helpful, efficient and knowledgable and he had some great anecdote..s which gave us a real feel of life in the Wild West of Utah. Don't miss out Antelope canyon - sensational photo opportunities with excellent guide although the 45 minute wait in a temp. of 100' F was challenging for us Brits. Each place visited was special with its own unique character. We loved the hikes recommended by John at each site. We were a mixed group of ages and nationalities but we all got on well and it suited our liking of a small group tour.Read full review