23 Oct 2024
My wife and I actually did a customized 8-day private tour that involved Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley, and Antelope Canyon, along with a few short side trips. Bindlestiff did a very nice job suggesting the general itinerary, booking the hotels, and keeping us informed as to deadlines and the like. The key to our tour was our guide, Marie Easton, who had also been our guide on an Alaska trip we took in 2023. Marie has driven, hiked, rafted, and camped all over the Southwest so that we knew we were always in good hands. She covered over 1500 miles during our 8 days and showed us the best parts of each national park, as well as some state parks and other points of interest. Even though we traveled a lot of miles, it was easy, comfortable, and seamless. Marie is an excellent driver and great company, with a trove of helpful information as to the sights we were seeing. She also suggested the Red Cliffs Lodge in Moab, which was our favorite place to stay on the tour. We are already thinking about the next tour we will take with her.