Outstanding scenery and hiking in truly stunning US National Parks 5 National Parks, each with something different to offer, but all share magnificent natural beauty. Our leader Jeff was also outstanding and his knowledge of not only each park, but the US in general and its nature and history added to the whole experience. Jeff was able to get us away from the crowds (walk more than half a mile from car parks and suddenly you feel you have escaped the crowds and your experience changes for the better). Going in early September was perfect as it was glorious weather. We enjoyed beautiful sunrises and sunsets, both easy walks and more challenging walks and a memorable barbecue under the stars, with our Navajo guide, in the less visited areas of Monument Valley with its glorious red rocks and silence as youre far away from people and traffic. Returning to the brashness and noise of Las Vegas at the end of the trip to fly home was a shock to the senses and made you appreciate the sense of escape you have on the National Park treks even more!
Every day was full of activity & adventure with hikes in beautiful forest of ferns and lakes, biking in winding local roads and kayaking in safe waters.. and the whale watch with local experts. Guides surprised us with lovely picnics and provided safe, considerate, fun guidance on all daily activities! Ready for another.
Enjoyed the tour, saw a lot that we could not have covered on foot! Guide was very good. Tour ended 10 min early, would have been nice to be able to use that time to spend a little more time at sites etc.