By: ARVIN JOHN LUMANLAN | Sat Sep 29, 2018 at 10.14 AM
Tour guide updated us a day before for an early pick up. Gave us reminders on what and not to bring during the tour. Pick up was prompt and were on the road in no time. Since travel was far, lucky we had stops going and back. Tour guide did..n't give so much details on what can be seen along the way. I was also expecting to see the Hoover Dam up close but it was from a distance. Didn't drive thru it as well. Aside from a few information, tour guide was of little help at tall. Some passengers even didn't want to pay the 'service fee' or actually tips for the driver and the guide. The driver has even more to say about the things along the way. Too bad he doesn't have the mic on him and I can only hear a little about their conversation with the guide. You can actually add a helicopter tour upon getting to Grand Canyon - just tell your guide. Shuttle bus was in poor condition, so many loud banging inside the bus.Read 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!
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 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% 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
100% 7-Day Grand West Coast National Park Tour: Yellowstone, Arches, Antelope Canyon, Mt Rushmore, & Grand Teton**New Route includes Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend & Bryce Canyon**
By: Rebecca Champion | Sat Sep 08, 2018 at 02.35 AM
This was an amazing trip. I saw so many natural beauties. The tour guide, Roy, was very accommodating and helped keep all on schedule. The driver kept the journey smooth and safe.
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
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
We got collected from our hotel by our tour leader Mike, he was on time and super organised. We had
advised a couple of days prior that our hotel was not going to hold our luggage and they were extremely
accommodating.
Mikes knowledge of th..e area and passion for his work definitely made the difference between being
ferried to the Grand Canyon and being led into the amazingly beautiful national park.
We were advised throughout the day what the schedule looked like, Mike’s directions were always clear
and he was happy to answer all the questions that were asked of him.
We made it to the Canyon via the Hoover dam and Mike was good enough to highlight different trail
walks for different levels of skill. The trails he recommended were bang on for ability- let’s face it, I’m
not a great hiker but my mate is. I took the easy road with stunning views and she attempted some of
the more strenuous stuff.
Mike made great suggestions for the sunset and it was breathtaking. As me and my friend were camping
we got dropped at the park cafeteria for dinner while Mike dropped the others in town, we were then
collected and taken to the campsite. Lucky for us he had set up our tents already - we were instructed
on how to use and inflate the sleeping mats and sleeping bags were distributed. We had some campfire
popcorn before turning in. The sleeping bags were something else let me tell ya. It was like a warm hug!
In the morning we were provided with fruit, croissant and juice for breakfast and we packed down the
campsite - Mike was super at explaining how to dismantle everything.
We spent half a day hiking around the canyon then headed back to Vegas.
Highlights: Mike was brilliant! The time in the Canyon was just enough.
The hiking trails can be done by anyone who can walk a straight line
Wildlife everywhere.
Downfalls: it’s far. There is absolutely nothing that the company can do about distance and they do try
to break up the drive, however; it’s far.
Come prepared with water and snacks.
Overall: I can’t recommend this highly enough. It was the best all round option.
If you’re looking at a one day tour to the Canyon you are mad. Spend a couple of extra bucks and get the
best experience.
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This tour had a really nice pace to it, we saw so much in a short space of time, and never felt rushed. The
scenery was literally stunning from start to finish. Our tour guide Bradley was amazing, he was so
knowledgeable and really made the.. trip for me! The food provided throughout was great, I'm vegan and
they catered to me no worries. Bindlestiff are incredible and I would never hesitate to recommend them
to anyone!Read full review