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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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