Most Inspirational Moment
I don't think I've had so many stand-out moments from a 10 day trip before. Often many in a single day...
The first sight of Delicate Arch, and then just sitting there with it in front of us, waiting for the sunset, while eating dinner carried up by our guides.
Sunrise at Bryce Canyon - really special.
First view of Grand Canyon - lit up at sunset - wow!
Angels Landing, Zion NP - after you've done it you don't think of it as being that scary.... but before you do it, when you are looking at the way ahead, it looks pretty terrifying!!
Wading through the Narrows in Zion - a lot of fun.
A fantastic walk through Canyonlands NP including squeezing through the Joint Trail.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Evan & Brendan were outstanding - full of enthusiasm & information about everywhere we went.
On the first day they told us that they wanted to make this the best holiday ever, and then proceeded to do everything they possible could to make that happen. Lots of optional activities, sunset / sunrise trips, anything anyone asked for seemed to be possible.
They organised some nice early starts, which meant we were on the trails before they got too busy (perfect for Angel's Landing), and also so we got the most out of every day.
They also cooked a great BBQ at Dead Horse Point - another highlight.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take clothes for all weathers - it was freezing cold at the Grand Canyon & raining (some snow on the ground the next morning), .. and then a couple of days later in Canyonlands we were scorching in shorts and worrying about the heat! Proper water bottles are good - loads of places to fill them up.
I'm not used to such luxury accommodation - very comfortable - no need to take a hairdryer or a travel towel!!
You do spend a lot of time on the bus, but it is a lovely bus and everyone is encouraged to sit in different seats each day to share the pain of the wheel arch seats at the back.
Some long days, but I think that's a good thing (much better to pack loads into 10 days rather than have 3 weeks at a slow pace and more expense!)
If seeing Las Vegas is your thing, then book some extra nights there - otherwise no time.
I was worried that paying for all the meals on top would be expensive - it wasn't at all - we could buy our own supermarket food for breakfast and store it in cool boxes in the trailer (so if you don't eat big brekkie - bargain!). Guides also organised a lunch kitty - we paid $53.30 each and for that had 8 picnic / packed lunches plus 2 dinners (and we ate a lot....) So that only left the remaining dinners to pay for, which weren't expensive.
You need to get into the habit of tipping all the time!
