A wonderful experience and recommended without hesitation. Our very friendly and humorous Tour Leader JD from Bindlestiff Tours was very professional; his knowledge of the areas visited made it much more interesting. Our group had various n..ationalities and ages from 20- 60s+ which was a good mix.
The vehicles are not spacious and could be challenging if less mobile or unable to sit for long periods. It was a lot of miles to cover in the three days of the tour but breaks were frequent. Be prepared to change seats in the bus each day so everyone can have a chance to talk with others in the group while travelling and to take turns in the more comfy or window seats.
You are on a camping tour so don't be afraid to share in some of the meal preparation to help make it a more enjoyable holiday. As the token Aussie, I was nominated to help do the dinner BBQ in the campground which I enjoyed.
As a couple of very fit nearly 60 yr olds we still found the full Bryce Canyon loop hike a challenge so the full loop (about 45mins- 1 hr) is not for the faint hearted given the time constraints . But if you can do it, it is a magical hike.
Take the Antelope Canyon optional tour; you will not be disappointed! You need good mobility for the steep ladders and sometimes very narrow pathways and it is largely underground.
Watch the sunrise over Monument Valley; simply stunning.
If you can, take a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon. It is an amazing site from the ground but from above it takes on a mind numbing perspective; unparalled beauty.
We travelled mid-October and while very warm in Las Vegas, evening and night time temperatures on the tour meant warm clothing was a necessity.
As others have said in their reviews, it is fast paced but gives you a once in a lifetime experience to see all of these attractions in a short amount of time; or a great taster to come back again and do it at a more leisurely pace. 10/10.
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I always received a reply to any query within hours, quite often minutes. So from the start I was assured that this was going to be a well organised trip. We went on the National Parks Winter tour and I can't think of any reason why you wou..ldn't choose any tour. Mike our guide was incredibly knowledgable and anything he didn't know he would find out. He also catered the whole trip for different abilities, ages, likes. In our party we had a huge age range but this was no problem. Our enjoyment was his priority and it really showed, thank you Mike. The hotels we stayed in were both comfortable and clean. Lunch provided was in picnic form and had such a variety for all tastes, a really good change from the diners and cafés we'd been using so far on our holiday. The sights we saw were breathtaking and indescribable everything was more enjoyable because they know where to see things from, the best walks to do, the name of the animal you just saw or what the colour of that rock means. I would love to travel again.Read full review
“Truly excellent experiences, from A to Z”
Sep 1, 2013
I booked two day tours (ghost cities and Death Valley with Kerry) and the three-day tour of Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Monument Valley, and Great Canyon National P..ark (with Vernon). All of these tours were excellently prepared and organized, and paved the way for a truly enjoyable human experience, with the help of a very lively and pleasant group on the three-day tour as the ultimate blessing. Both Kerry and Vernon were, as persons, not only knowledgeable, but also very responsible and fun to travel with. The booking process on the phone was extremely easy. I warmly recommend the tours!!
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100% Truly amazing experience- National Parks Tour
By: Anonymous | Thu Sep 26, 2013 at 11.01 PM
“National Parks Tour”
Sep 13, 2013 Victori_H
Truly amazing experience, well organized by Bindlestiff, could visit a few parks within a short period of time. The parks and canyons are breathtaking, and the tour facilitates the visits ..in a very efficient, yet friendly and delightful way. Loved Bryce and Antelope Canyon, such a great tour! Highly recommend the experience.
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In the second half of May 2013 we did an incredible 3-days tour of National Parks (Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon) starting from Vegas. Our guide was Emmet, a guy extremely gentle, well-informed and also an excellent driver. Our.. locations were absolutely strategic and very comfortable. I higly recommend this experience for all tourists, including non-american ones (yes, I'm italian... :-).
I hope I can do it again soon, many thanks.
Justin
Visited May 2013
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100% Fantastic all round trip of 3day camping tour of grand canyon, bryce canyon, antelope canyon, zion and monument valley.”
By: Anonymous | Mon Aug 26, 2013 at 04.43 PM
My sister and I were going to book another tour with another company but thought the attractions would be too rushed luckily we found this company and it was excellent value for money. We weren't sure if we would be able to fit so much in ..3 days but it worked out fantastic we got to see so much with enough time at the places and our guide mike was full of so much knowledge and great stories and gave us pointers on where the best walking trails were and even gave us pointers for the rest of our trip as it was our first time to the states. We loved the fact it was a small group and Mike made the group feel like we were apart of his family or close friends. He also gave us an option of going to antelope canyon and organized it all for us at last minute. We also stopped at route 66 and at the las vegas sign. Mike would also stop if we asked, for other great photo opportunities. The places we went to eat were also really good and they were local businesses. I would definitely recommend Bindlestiff Tours to anyone as it isn't just another company looking to get money out of people like big companies they take pride in helping people to get the best value and time spent at the canyons and having a great time! It was the highlight of my 3 month trip to the USA.
Visited April 2013
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Thank you so much to Rachel, Vernaroo and all the team at Bindlestiff Tours. Those three days absolutely blew my mind, it was jam packed with action and adventure and there was certainly never a dull moment. Our guide was a super guy, incre..dibly easy going yet professional and was able to accommodate for everyones needs. I couldn't recommend this trip enough, it was a great way to see a huge amount in a three day period. Read full review
Remarkable! Extraordinary value! I booked this tour from Australia hoping it would live up to its advertising blurb. I can happily report that it not only did that, it provided experiences, vistas, sights, information, efficiency and attent..ion to detail beyond my expectations. Mike, our extraordinarily gifted and proficient guide, ensured that each person on the tour was invited to the highest enjoyment of their own personal experiences through attention to detail and using his wide experience to meet the level of need each person individually displayed. Then the actual tour lived up to everything it promised with the places we visited. What excellent choices! What variety and interst was packed into this time! Every stop was worthwhile, exciting and splendid, breathtaking and unique. Zion, the Hoodoos, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, the Grand Canyon amongst other remarkable sights, brought huge satisfaction and accompanying awe!
I shall certainly recommend this tour to other travellers and congratulate Bindlestiff for its excellent delivery of their promises. Thank you.
Thank you again.
Ruth
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For Memorial Day weekend, me and my friends were looking for something fun and adventurous to do. Since Bindlestiff's 3 Day National Parks Tour only starts on Mondays, I sent them an e-mail asking if there would be a possibility to do a pri..vate tour a few days earlier. Rachel, my contact person at Bindlestiff who also turned out to be our tour guide, helped me organize everything and was so patient and helpful with the planning, I cannot stress enough.
The tour itself was completely packed with attractions, we saw Zion Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend/Lake Powell within only two days! Rachel made it possible for us to enjoy each stop to its fullest, and we had a great time. We chose to camp for the night and, even though we had no experience camping and slightly dreaded spending a night outside, my friends and I sincerely loved our stay. The camping equipment that Bindlestiff had provided for us were rather new, and the camping ground had an amazing view over the landscape and all of its amenities were very clean. At night, we made a little campfire and ate some s'mores in the light of the full moon.
I seriously recommend planning a trip with Bindlestiff Tours. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, experienced and friendly. We learned a lot about the geographical circumstances under which these canyons were created and she also knew a lot of fun facts, which I personally love to know :)
If you should need to alter the itinerary, just ask them! They are very accommodating will try hard to still make the trip happen! Our tour was one of my highlights of my stay in the US and I would definitely use Bindlestiff again if I were to come back!
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I visited the West side of US from Italy and had very few days available. I was so lucky to find Bindlestiff Tours. In 3 days, departing from Las Vegas I visited Zion Park, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon and Monument Valley. I had ..the chance to hike in Zion Park, Bryce canyon at sunrise, and also had a helicopter tour over the grand Canyon. Rachel our tour guide was so nice that she even accommodated special requests and took us to extra spots like Antelope Canyon and Horsehoe Bend. AMAZING! The best thing about this tour is that it small groups-we had 9 and the tour was perfect we all go on really well and the evenings around the campfire were so much fun. The campground were super modern, hot showers, swimming pools and WIFI! We had a BBQ one night and a steak dinner the next-everyone chipped in to help and it was a great fun evening. The tents are top of the line REI tents and really comfy-they even provide air mattresses! Rachel also really knew her history-clearly an expert on the area which also meant we got to go off the beaten path....SERIOUSLY GREAT TOUR! I cant recommend this tour strongly enough.Read full review
This tour is a really high quality tour-small group touring at its best. It does not even compare to the big coach tours that you will mostly find on this site.
Our guide was outstanding, hotels high quality and the itinerary incredible...
The food is included in this tour making it amazing value for money.
Highly recommended
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By: rachel frampton | Wed Aug 22, 2012 at 04.16 PM
A well organised tour which took us to all the sights I hoped to see (and more!). Our guide was very friendly and knew the places well; she even put up our tent for us (just as well as I had never camped before). If you are looking for a to..ur which takes you to the National Parks, I would thoroughly recommend this trip.
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?Everything you could possibly need in a 3 day national park tour.?
The tour was fantastic. You see such amazing places in the simplest form. The camping was fun and the sights clean and scenic. Its a rush from place to place but Rachel ou..r tour guide was so organized that it was a smooth transition each time. Make sure there is lots of space on your camera. Your going to need it!
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Highly recommend this tour-3 Spectacular National Parks, 1 Tribal Park and Lake Powell! This was by far the best trip I have ever taken. The guides were fun and went out of their way to make sure we got the best photo and hiking opportuniti..es. They made the evenings around the campfire really unique and i loved the star gazing. i will never forget the sunrise over Monument Valley or the Helicopter over the Grand Canyon! Thank you so much!Read full review
100% A rapid winter tour of the SW parks and day trips out of LV
By: Tye C |
We were limited in time and wanted to see some of the great SW Parks. The 3 day trip was ideal as it started and finished in Las Vegas. There was a lot of driving to fit it all in but we did see all that we wanted.
We also went on two day ..trips out of LV - Death Valley and Ghost Towns. I enjoyed the Death Valley more that the ghost towns as the latter were so full of tourists and commercialized that they were not Ghostly at all.
They were well organised and professional. The guide (Joel) was excellent.
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