100% Excellent 3 day national parks tour from Vegas
By: Anonymous | Wed Oct 03, 2018 at 12.00 AM
You produced a Rolls Royce service from start to finish-their emails were full of all the
information we needed and even a few days before we were due to go on the trip, they kindly
emailed us to bring another layer of clothing as it had tu..rned slightly colder there. We had a
fabulous time where Jon, our tour guide, knew absolutely everything about the Navajos,
geography and cultures; he also had a fabulous sense of humour and looked after us from start
to finish. On our second night we had supper (Tacos) at Sheila's Farmhouse-a brilliant end to
the day. We visited Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, Antelope and the Grand Canyon - we also
had an additional stop at Horseshoe Bend which was incredible. Our family and friends were
amazed at the photos we were sending back on WhatsApp. Plenty of stops and picnics
provided. A huge THANK YOU to you - we would (and have) definitely recommended this
trip to family and friends - you will not be disappointed and we would definitely book another trip
with this company!Read full review
Absolutely fantastic tour cannot recommend highly enough. Our guide Chris Patrick was very
knowledgeable, had great organisation skills and provided good food, he was very flexible in
meeting everyone’s needs. The tour Was small, just 14 ..people with a wide mix of nationalities
and ages which worked well. Thanks for a great weekRead full review
I did the 7 day Southwest and 7 day Yellowstone following. Could never have seen what I did any other
way. Camping equipment was in great condition. Food was great. Really good value for money. Options
to do your own exploring. Can not reco..mmend highly enough. Big thanks to Chris Patrick, awesome
guide, great fun,it was true meaning of a holidayRead full review
This trip is unforgettable and really well organized. We did a lot of things in 3 days so it couldn't help
dont have much time for each place. Our guide, Alex, did an amazing job and knowledgeable. He knew
what he's doing. Surprisingly, Mon..ument valley was the most impressive one. I was expecting to be the
Grand Canyon though. I very much liked this trip. going to see new great places with new nice people. I
do believe ones who chose to go travel to the same place must have some things in common and I was
right the destiny brought us to meet even in a short time. At last, I highly recommend this trip especially
with the camping option.Read full review
A great tour with a great guide. You have enough time to walk, hike and take photos everywhere.The highlight is
the camping in Monument Valley. Fantastic !!!
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!
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 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
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
100% Absolutely amazing trip I would do again in a heartbeat
By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 05, 2018 at 12.00 AM
A couple of friends and I went on a 3 day/2 night Bindlestiff tour and it was honestly incredible. Our
guide was called Bradley, and he was absolutely fantastic. I've never met anyone with so much
knowledge about the world, as well as the v..arious canyons and parks we visited. He made everything so
interesting, telling us the history and stories of everywhere we went to. The parks themselves were just
breathtaking, I've never seen anything like them, and the fact we got to camp with a view over the
mittens was an experience I'll never forget. The food provided was fantastic throughout, and Bradley
was very attentive to us, doing pit stops when needed and tailoring our trip so that it suited us. I'd
recommend Bindlestiff to everyone, because there's activities and accommodation to suit everyone. Our
trip with Bindlestiff was the best part of my trip to the US, and it is an experience I'll never forget.Read full review