100% Fantastic experience with a great tour guide!
By: Anonymous | Tue Sep 11, 2018 at 12.00 AM
This was my first time traveling solo and I was a bit reluctant at the beginning. But once you meet the
group and our tour guide Chris, you are feeling welcome from the very first minute. You got to
experience the best spot of each location..s thanks to the really well planned tour so you don't feel you
are missing anything. I am a real hiker and the only thing I would like to have is a bit more of intense
hike (the longest one we did was at Bryce Canyon about 2 hours long). But that is because we had to
travel long distance to cover as much as possible sports. But I will definitely repeat again!Read full review
We recently went on the 7 day Southwest tour followed by the 7 day Yellowstone tour. We chose the
camping option.
All our expectations were exceeded. The itinerary was full on, allowing us to see everything on offer and
more.
A huge thank y..ou to Chris Patrick, our guide. He kept everyone engaged, entertained, watered and fed.
No request or concerns went unanswered. He's an asset to the Bindlestiff team and we would
DEFINITELY recommend you do these trips. Being able to stay right in the National Parks was fantastic.Read full review
This trip was an amazing experience! Holidays to remember for lifetime! Normally I am not taking tours
like that but this time was no regret at all!! I couldn't organize this any better than you! Thank you
Joel Clark for being such a great ..Tour Guide/Driver ! We couldn't get any better than you!
In such a short period of time (7days) we saw more than we expected! Tour was very informative, some
history, some geology, some poems, some jokes, lots of laugh. During this 7 days our group (13 ppl)
become little Family from different part of the world.
Before entering to every single park we got maps with trials what we might be wanted to do, if anybody
has any question about any of the hikes Jo was happy to give us answers or suggest something more
interesting.
Food - i was so impressed! Such a great week of healthy eating and i am not joking now! Great BBQ as
well!!
Amazing experience was sunrise over Monument Valley and Sunrise over Grand Canyon in one day !
My friend and I didn't plan to do helicopter ride over Grand Canyon but after all the stories that we
heard from Jo we give it a try and guess what - no regrets here ! Fabulous experience, breathtaking!
This was my very first camping ever and I am so happy I did it with you! So if you afraid of going
for camping - DONT! They will take excellent care about everything. Ah - no worries - there is lots of
toilets and shower facilities as well plus some of campground really have swimming pools and Jacuzzi!
Plus there is a lots of points with drinking water!
Highly recommended if you are looking for something better then just beach holidays! You are choosing
your own way of activities in parks (except Monument Valley where you will board 4x4 jeep ride).
Amazing time, amazing memories, amazing people, just perfect week!!
My friend and I already planning next tour with you to Canadian Rockies next year! So.... see you
soon you !!
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Big thanks to you, and particularly to tour leader Evan, for a truly amazing week. The whole
experience was excellent right from first contact - Becky in reservations makes enquiries / bookings a
breeze.
On the last day of the trip Evan ask..ed the group about our top three highlights of the week and I
couldn’t give him an answer - it was impossible to narrow it down since I absolutely relished everything
about the trip.
The landscapes were awesome, magnificent, magical, breathtaking. Every single one of them was a
highlight for me and I’d happily return and spend a week or more in each. With every place we visited I
kept thinking, "this must be the peak, it can’t get better than this"… and yet they just kept on coming -
high after high.
The itinerary and pace of the trip were spot-on. It was a full-on pace and for sure I’d love to have more
time in each location on another occasion, but as an introduction to the area it was perfect. I loved that
we got to see and experience so much - in fact we packed so much in that after just 24/48 hours on the
road we all felt like we’d been travelling for a week or two already. Yet the way it was all put together
meant that it never felt like *too* much - just an ongoing, sustained high of wondrous experiences!
The organisation and scheduling felt seamless and seemed to flow effortlessly (though I have no doubt
that a huge amount of effort is required from Evan and the team to make it feel that way!).
I loved the camping - great kit and all organised/set up to be super-easy and comfortable. And that
campground vista in Monument Valley - woah!
The group energy was a beautiful thing too and really contributed to the joy of the week. I have no
doubt that Evan’s energy/personality/beingness had much to do with that in terms of setting an overall
note for us all to harmonise around!
There’s only one problem… coming back to modern life, walls, computers - hmm, tricky. I just want to
do a Cheryl Strayed now and take to the wild.
Thanks SO much to the folks at you. I've already passed their details on to three other people
interested in doing the trip.Read full review
This 7 day trip from Vegas through all those National Parks and Monuments in the Southwest
was amazing. Our guide Jon was very knowledgeable about the area as he did wilderness trips
in the area before becoming a tour guide.
The drives thro..ugh this incredible sceneries never felt long and the trip despite being only 7
days long didn't feel rushed at all (but not saying you couldn't spend months in this area).
I definitely enjoyed every bit of this trip: our diverse group, the peaceful campsites and
camping-spirit, the early rising for amazing hikes, the things learnt and the passion shown from
our tour guide, and of course the incredible places visited.
This was definitely my 1 year US highlight so far and I am looking forward for other tours! 110% recommendation!Read full review
This trip was a fabulous experience for both my son and me. We saw just about everything we
would want to see in the Southwest in one week but despite the quick pace we never felt
rushed. The hiking was truly memorable and the parks were st..unning. Our wonderful guide, Jon
Maret, was knowledgeable, funny and relaxed. He was extremely kind to my 15 year-old son
and helped him with a photography project. In addition to all of Jon’s amusing stories about the
region, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Navajo Nation and joining a local family for dinner. I'm a
56 year old woman who has never traveled as part of a tour, nor camped out. Needless to say, I
was a little apprehensive about both of these things. Much to my delight, our group of 14 got
along very well and camping was fun and easy. Several of the campgrounds we stayed in were
lovely. The food was filling and tasty – quite an accomplishment considering Jon was cooking
for 14 on a camp stove! For the price, this tour was a great value. My son is already looking
forward to next summer when we’d like to visit the RockiesRead full review
The 7 day SW camping tour was amazing, well-planned! The guide Mike was thoughtful, efficient, flexible, friendly and an excellent planner. My teenage son and I tremendously enjoyed the tour he leaded. The scenery of every place we visited ..was overwhelming, beautiful and majestic. Bring good hiking boots (lots of hiking), water shoes, a hat with a string (wind from the cliff/canyons can blow away your hat), swimwear and some clothes pins. Pack light. Getting to know other passengers was another special part of the trip. I made good friends. It was the most memorable 7 days of my life. Thank you!! Read full review
This was the most AMAZING, STUNNING, WONDERFUL TRIP OF OUR LIVES! WOW is a small word to describe each day 10 STARS with a HUGE THANK YOU to our tour guide JON MARET. AIN"T NOBOBY BETTER, his knowledge, experiance & care ( PLUS A GREAT SENC..E OF HUMOR) kept each day alive & well. A BIG thank you to Bindlestiff & JON & plus GREAT AMERICAN SOUTHWEST.
This comes from a professional yacht captain used to the best and was bested by BINDLESTIFF!!!Read full review
Honestly I did not know what to expect from the 7 day Southwest Tour but I was surprised how well the tour was organized. We were nonstop everyday. It was a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommended.
This was really a great way to tour the major national parks of Utah. All of the driving and thinking was done for us. We had a nice campsite every night, and once we were there we were free to go out and do the length and level of hiking t..hat we wanted. Joe, the guide/driver was great and kept us on schedule and moving place to place. We covered about 1600 miles during the 7 days, but the driving was broken up into manageable chunks. I was concerned about the availability of lodging and crowding in the parks, but using Bindlestiff we didn’t have to think about any of that. Great time, great company. The only negative was the use of Ellis Island hotel as the starting point. The rooms were fine, but the lobby looks like a methadone clinic. Otherwise, everything was truly great!Read full review
Hands down, that was absolutely my favorite tour!!! Jon went out of his way to accommodate not only me personally, but the entire group. On the day we had some extra time in Moab, I asked if there was any chance I would be able to go skydiv..ing even though that wasn't an optional add on. (I figured if it wasn't my day, he would say no, but the universe decided that my first time skydiving was going to be in Moab!) Without hesitation, he agreed to drive me there if I could get it set up. While my stomach did somersaults, I thanked him over and over! I was not expecting him to say yes! On the last day of the tour, we had some extra time so he even made an extra stop at the Hoover Dam.
I was highly impressed by his thorough knowledge of all the areas we traveled to. Not only did he tell us the history and the facts, but he had a funny story for every location we visited! I began to wonder if there was anything he didn't know about. An in-depth experience of outdoor education and so much more. He knew the roads like the back of his hand and made every single transition seemless and effortless! He's incredibly organized and knows how make the most out of the tour. For those willing to get up early, he picked us up for 2 sunrises, one of which happened to be my favorite: The Angels Landing hike at Zion. I will never regret waking up at 4am for that day!!! Amazing....
I 100% would recommend this group, Jon specifically!! Definitely worth every penny!! So many laughs along the way and memories that will last a lifetime. If you are active and want to make the most of your time on the trip, he's your guy!!! The week went by way too fast and I can't wait to book my next tour with this company and hopefully upon request, get him as my guide.
Extremely pleased with the service. Many, many thanks!!!!Read full review
Our family enjoyed the tour. We actually managed to get our 8 & 10 year olds away from their screens & our hiking. I also loved that they had to help set up & take down camp. The scenery was spectacular and we learned a lot from our very kn..owledgeable tour leader.Read full review
Mike, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and well organized. Awesome highlights of all the parks. Took this trip with a friend in August, warm during the day but perfectly cool at night - would highly recommend.
In today’s busy world it is always easy to complain, however, when a person goes out of their way and demonstrates a commitment to Superior Customer Service, it must not go unnoticed.
We had the pleasure of having your tour guide Joel ..Clark lead our hiking tour group last week. I must say that this company is very fortunate to have such an outstanding employee working for you. Joel was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating.He went out of his way to ensure that our group had a memorable week together. His attitude shows that he truly enjoys his job!! This world needs more people like Joel who are passionate about their work. We were impressed with his knowledge of history, geology and Indian Culture. His organizational skills combined with his easy manner set our group at ease. Joel’s musical talent and his wide range of music satisfied everyone’s taste.
I thank you for your attention to this matter and ask that you recognize Joel Clark for the good work he is doing, believe me it is not going unnoticed.Read full review
Group of 6 friends spent 7 days with Bindlestiff tours. Everything was perfectly organized and prepared, all bookings done.
Jen, the guide, was amazing - she is very dedicated and open to suggestions, clearly loves her job. She showed a p..erfect knowledge in various areas, the places we visited (Zion, Bryce, Antelope, Monument Valley, Moab), all sorts of general informations ( restaurants, shops , Indian culture, wild life - you name it). Can't find anything negative. Congrats.Read full review