This trip was the camping trip to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon National Park. All the camping gear was supplied by Bindlestiff Tours. The only camping equipment we brought was our slee..ping bags. We stayed at 4 campgrounds. Every campground was very nice. We camped in the tent sections of the grounds. There were showers and bathrooms nearby. The first day our tour guide, Joe, showed us how to set up the tents (very easy to do) and break down the tents when we were moving on to the next site. The group shared in the cooking responsibilities, but don't be intimidated by that. It was basic campfire cooking, so it was easy. This was our first time camping. Joe made sure our camping experience was enjoyable.
Ok, that's the facts of the trip, now here is the rest:
The trip was awesome! First off, the awesomeness started with our guide. Joe was incredible. He was very informative, knowledgeable and fun. He told us everything we needed to know about the parks we were visiting so we could make informed decisions about what we wanted to do and see. Each day we were free to do as we pleased and because Joe was so helpful, we got the most out of our trips to the parks. If there was anything you needed or wanted, he took care of it. For example, if you say, "ice cream would be nice", he finds you some ice cream.
Since the group was small, it was easy to get to know everyone in the group and make friends. This was perhaps the best part of the trip. You can't beat making new friends.
Each park was beautiful, but beautiful in different ways. They each have a distinct personality. It was fun to compare and contrast the parks. The star gazing at night was incredible.
I highly recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed.
Here are a few pointers: Every campground we stayed at had a swimming pool, so bring your suits and a towel. A dip in the pool after a day of hiking is so refreshing. Bring some sandals for the evening. Your feet will appreciate the air after being in your shoes/boots all day. A camelback is easier to carry about than water bottles. I will get one for next time.
Visited June 2013
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This was the best tour i have ever been on.
Small groups are the way to travel not those big coaches where you are herded around like cattle!
I loved the way we were given options for the daily activities rather than having to follow a ..set itinerary.
I loved the way the Tour Guide fitted in loads of extra stops like Horsehoe bend and Antelope Canyon- much appreciated.
The food was good and there was 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 comfortableand the camping was amazing.
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This tour was really great-we got to see so many national parks with a great fun guide. The camping was my favourite part!- being out in nature looking a the stars was amazing and the campfires in the evenings were really fun.
It was a bit.. more money than i wanted to pay but i realized once on the tour that it a very high quality tour-small groups only 13 maximum means its a much better tour than these large coach tours as you get more attention and dont have to spend so much time waiting around for people!
Our tour guide was really really fun and our group was great-i made great friends and was really sad when this tour was over.
Very professional company-a great tour with great guides.
Highly recommended.
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By: rachel frampton | Wed Aug 22, 2012 at 04.27 PM
Our guide was so helpful and patient her knowledge certainly made the trip more enjoyable, the obvious thing was the grand Canyon itself was AWESOME...certainly recommend taking tour with these guys and you have me thinking about some of th..e tours they offer, good luck with the business was an absolute pleasure.
Professional and well run trip-well worth the money, small group tours are definitely the way to go if you want a high quality tour.Read full review
I just finished this tour.
The first trip I went on with this compnay was to Death Valley for the day. I was most surprised to find Rachel being a woman of many hats, e.g. the driver and the very knowledgeable tour guide. The scenery was.. fantastic. Rachel was very caring, considerate and kept insisting we drink plenty of water. As it turned out, she was right, since the temperature in the Bad Water salt flats was 129 degrees F.
The 2nd trip I went on was this 7 day tour - Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley and The Grand Canyon. My favourite was also Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Have been before, but was eager to return. Had a lovely surprise for me arranged by Rachel too, well, 2 surprises actually. The other members of the small group were very nice people and I missed them all (including Rachel) when I arrived back into my hotel, and especially the next few days. I felt lost without them.
I highly recommend this tour company and Rachel is an excellent tour guide (and driver), she will go that extra mile to please and accommodate you.
Happy traveler.
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Away from the hustle and bustle of Vegas we found natural wonders beyond our expectations. We travelled with tour and their service and Joel’s driving and guidance meant we managed to see and experience so much! Our visit to Antelope Cany..on was the biggest surprise and highlight of our visit. Hiking through Bryce Canyon while a huge challenge to my level of fitness was also a great highlight and so worth the effort.Read full review
We chose the camping option and we are so glad we did. Tents were easy to set up and everyone helped with camp setup and take down. You just got to know everyone better sitting around the campfire , sharing stories. A few nights got rather ..cold and Marie was on top of getting us other sleeping options for our comfort. Tour bus was comfortable for the 13 of us and Marie was an exceptional driver especially with cargo trailer in tow. She was full of info for each spot we headed to . All destinations were beautiful and had the wow factor . You could choose the level or amount of hiking you wished to do and had more than enough time at each spot. Definitely some early mornings and very busy days so if your into sleeping in and lounging around maybe not the best choice for you. This is one of the best tours we've ever done and would recommend them to our friends. The destinations, our guide Marie and our 11 new friends made it a trip to rememberRead full review