I did the 3 day South-Western National Parks trip in September and was very impressed with the tour;
knowledgeable tour guide (Joel) and packed a lot in for 3 days. Would highly
Recommend!
We visited the Grand Canyon South Rim during a trip to Las Vegas. It was a pleasant drive and the views at different parts of the Grand Canyon were amazing. I was very happy to have devoted two days to see this beautiful sight
In ten days we visited many places, yellowstone, grand canyon, LV, Lake Tahoe, antelope canyon, Disneyland and universal studios. It is a great trip if this is your first time to USA and only have ten days about. The tour guide was kind, ev..erything has been perfectly arranged, he knows what to do at all times, we worry nothing just need to pay and enjoy. Great tour.Read full review
I recently took the 3-day National Parks tour, and it was fantastic! From start to finish, everything was
well-organized, and any questions I had before booking were answered quickly. A lot is fit into these three days,
but things never fel..t rushed or like there wasn’t enough time.The pacing between each day is very well laid out. All
of the locations we visited are just as wonderful as they appear in photos, if not more so, and the road trip parts
were just as enjoyable for me. I was somewhat under the impression that driving around in the desert would be
just staring at miles of sand and flat scenery, which I couldn’t have been more wrong about! It’s absolutely
beautiful everywhere you look out there. I did this trip solo, and if that’s something you’re considering, don’t let
being nervous about travelling alone stop you! The group that we were travelling with was great, and I ended up
spending a lot of time with a couple of people my age who were also travelling solo. Everyone else was very
friendly and easy to get along with, and you get to know people from all over the world who you’d never have the
chance to meet otherwise. I went the week after Labor Day weekend, which seemed to be a good time - less
crowded and the weather was great. One thing I really enjoyed was how much free time we had. As we
approached each destination, we received a map of the park, and recommendations for which trails were advised
based on duration and difficulty. After that, we were turned loose and got to spend our time however we wanted.
I did a decent amount of hiking and still had plenty of time to take in the views, rest, and check out any visitor
centers/museums. If you’re not a big hiker, most places had a scenic viewpoint close to the drop off point, or a
basic walk you could do. I chose the camping option instead of lodging, and was a little nervous
about it, as I’d only camped once before, years ago. I’m really glad I chose this option though! Falling asleep with
all the stars and Milky Way overhead the first night was an amazing experience, and the up closeview of sunrise
over Monument Valley was also incredible. The shower/bathroom facilities were good, and all of the provided
equipment was comfortable and clean. The tent was easy to set up, and roomy even with two people inside. I’d
recommend bringing an inflatable pillow, and a sweater - the first night was pretty chilly, because of the elevation!
The lodging options both looked like they would have been nice as well. The van we drove around in was
comfortable - we were full up with 15 people, but I always had plenty of legroom. Meals were simple but filling -
even with all the extra calories being burned, I was never hungry at any point. I definitely recommend doing the
optional dinners each night, especially the meal at the Navajo family’s home! There are also plenty of rest stops
along the way for bathroom and snack breaks. Some of the stops were really fun as well, not just at gas stations
along the road. This tour was an easy 5 stars on its own, but one thing that made it really special was our excellent
tour guide, Joel. He kept us organized and on time which must occasionally feel like herding cats. He’s a safe driver,
very funny, and has a wealth of information on the area stored away - geology, history, culture, literature, and
more that he shared with us throughout the trip. His passion for the land and its history made the trip a lot more
memorable than it would’ve been with just having facts and numbers rattled off. Plus, he played some great tunes
along the way! My only regret on this trip is not having booked the 7-day version. At the end of the third day I was
sad to leave the desert behind and drive back into all the bright lights of Vegas. I’ll definitely be booking another
trip in the future!Read full review
I really love the service! The driving was great, i felt very safe and very comfortable. it was overall an amazing experience for an amazing price I was very satisfied. Views were amazing and bus service efficient. Lots of engagement opport..unities for families and children.Read full review
I would like to thank Bindlestiff for one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. The three-day
national parks tour is absolutely amazing! It's a very professional company. I would especially like to
thank the guide Mike for his profe..ssionalism and knowledge about the places visited. So if you want
breathtaking landscapes with highly skilled professionals choose the Bindlestiff, you will not regret it!Read full review
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
100% The best (and fastest and easiest) way to see these national parks
By: Anonymous | Sun Sep 09, 2018 at 12.00 AM
We heard about this tour company from my parents and their friends who had a great time on a longer
tour of the same area. Because we have a college student and a high schooler, we were limited to the 3
day parks tour with a few days in Veg..as on either side. And, although this tour is billed as camping, we
happily paid more for the lodging option.
I cannot say enough great things about our tour guide, Khriss Urban. He was as knowledgeable as
someone with a PhD in geology and as entertaining as any Oscar MC. His information and anecdotes
made the miles (and there are a fair amount of miles) in the van fly by, but he also left plenty of time for
naps and just watching the scenery. He handled every logistic (rest stops, lunch provisions, hotel check
ins) and made sure the needs of each party on our tour were met.
The information given about what was needed for the trip was perfect and they promptly answered any
emailed questions beforehand. Our lodging was just what you would expect: simple, clean, comfortable
(both places had great beds), and had everything you needed and nothing you did not.
Bring a small backpack or shoulder tote - padded straps are key. You can hike a lot or a little - you will
still see everything. We would use Bindlestiff again in a heartbeatRead 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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Amazing Tour. I had a great time, met wonderful people and saw the beautiful landscapes of US south
west... The camping was fun and well organized... We made a lot during those 3 days, enough to see
most of everything. I wish we had more ti..me in Zion and maybe little less time in the grand canyon - but
that's just my preferenceRead full review