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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The tour guide Leslie from Seagull Travel is attentive, helpful and knowledgeable, explaining everything in both Mandarin and English. Driver Leroy is a great guy, always kind and reliable. This tour includes pretty much over 6 hours' time ..in the bus every day, which is inevitable if you are travelling through 6 states in 6 days. But generally it has been enjoyable, thanks to the efforts of Leslie and Leroy.
About the tour itself, I love everything about it. I instantly fell in love with Denver the day I arrived there. Even the scenery along the road is like nothing I had ever seen, let alone the majestic national parks. (But prepare to take the heat in Arches National Park on the second last day)
I highly recommend it if you are a nature lover and seek to find an unusually memorable trip.Read full review
We've always arranged and traveled our own vacations ourselves; always felt that "tours" were a waste of money. But your tour was totally, totally, absolutely totally worth it ! ! !
Our tour guide, Roger, was fun, considerate, informati..ve and educational. Our driver, Paul, was professional and experienced. Made us feel safe that he was in charge of the road as well as our lives.
Our fellow passengers were of many nationalities from Brazil, India, Indonesia, China, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Georgia;
all were friendly, courteous, and helpful.
I'm 64 years old and have visited Paris, Caribbean, Hawii, Alaska, Vancover, Toronto, Mexico, Grand Canyon, Vegas, etc., etc.
it's not like I haven't been around, to say that this was one of the most memorable trips ever!
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I had so much much fun. I have seen much i was so tired, trust me if you're someone that likes discovering, exploring, this is trip is for you. The only thing i didnt appreciate is $48 i had to pay for some kind of fees. I had to problem pa..ying that but they should have told us about it. other than that, everything was great. i absolutely enjoyed it, If I have a chance to do it, i would...Read full review
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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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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Was a great all-around trip. Jam-packed with activities from start to finish. Good itinerary, excellent sights. The one thing that could be better explained is the amount of money needed for all activities. Information says bring $100-$1..50 for extra expenses, when actually a bit more than that is needed. That could be communicated more clearly. Not a big deal, there were plenty of ATMs around, but if you are on a tight budget, it might be an issue. Other than that is was top notch and would take another trip with this company...as a matter of fact, we are planning the next!Read full review
This is the best tour for the price:
* Seven states in 7 days, enjoyed a lot but not rushing, had enough time to enjoy sightseeing, took 3000+ beautiful pictures.
* TIM (the tour guide) is a gentleman, polite, and handsome too. TIM took t..ime to narrate the itinerary (clearly in English and Chinese) ahead of time so we enjoyed and learned a lot.
* Tim was so caring, he planned ahead for almost everything, especially for the meals on the trip, stopped at good places for reasonable meals, with variety choices for Asian, American, Italian, all you can eat Asian buffets, Mc Donald, Arby’s, even stopped at supermarkets.
* Andy, the bus driver, was a little quiet but a good driver, we felt safe and comfortable.
* All the 3STAR hotel, motel, inn, and cabin whichever we stayed were safe, comfortable, clean...
So many good things to mention, this trip is a must. My wife wants to have another trip right away with Tours4Fun.
Thanks TIM, Andy and Tours4Fun
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The tour guide was great and very attentive. The activities were well planned and timed. Unfortunately it rained briefly during the day so we skipped the Watkins Glen Park due to the weather conditions but it gave us more time to spend at N..iagara Falls. Corning Glass Museum was a pleasant surprise as it was much nicer and interesting than originally anticipated. Don't remember the name of the hotel but it was an average, clean, and comfortable room. The free WiFi was great. Will definitely book another tour with the same organizers.Read full review
This time I travel with my friends.They though it is a amazing trip.good hotel,good bus,good view and also good tour guy.They learned lots about history of American.Thank you very much!
I went on the 7-Day Bus Tour to Mt. Rushmore & Yellowstone. I can see so many places in 7 days. The most interesting place was Yellowstone National Park, the Old Failfull, the Geysers, the Mouth Rushmore. I wish the tour in the park was lo..nger and I could spend a night in the hotel inside the park. But the tour spend a night at the hotel outside the gate. The bus riding hours are very long. I recomment to take some games and books with you. The hotel in Denver, QV in sport center was bad. The bed sheets, blankets, and covers were dirty. Luckily I brought a light blanket with me. Other hotels were good. We went on the tour in mid May so the weather was very comfortable not too cold not too hot. Recommend to wear layer so you can take off if it's hot specially in Las Vegas. Due to the bear danger I could not go to the trail in Grand Teton. I only took the picture from outside. The tour guide speak a lot of Chinese language but did not translate much in English and I do not know Chinese language. I am Asian and people assume I am Chinese. So I see others were laughing and I do not know what they are laughing about. Recommend the tour guide translate all the conversation to English so the non Chineese speakers can enjoy the tour.Read full review
That was one of the best travel exprience I ever had. Especially after many years living in a urban city, I felt my soul and my body finally get washed by those natural beauties. Not like other tours, these two days was very relax. By t..he way, the Chinese tour guide Carmen was very nice to my family. Only thing I think it could be improved is the driver was on the phone all the time. Read full review