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Go Ahead Tours U.S. National Parks Tour
Discover the natural splendor that abounds within the United States.
Average Customer Rating:
(80 Reviews) 80
20 out of 20 100% of customers would recommend this tour.
Customer Reviews for U.S. National Parks Tour
Review 1 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
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Challenging
by RSTUMP19 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:9/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
Location:IA
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by RSTUMP19 |
March 9, 2012
Was Everything We Expected PLUS
We wanted to cover as many national parks in one tour, in reasonable time and at reasonable cost. This tour exceeded our expectations! And, our tour leader Stevyn Polk was outstanding - personable and well prepared. Bus driver "Lucky" was excellent as well and went out of his way to be accommodating to our travel needs.
We tried to talk Stevyn into developing a west coast version of this trip - starting with the Olympic Peninsula, including Crater Lake and Yosemite, and ending in San Francisco.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Solo Travelers, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+3points
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Review 2 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by Anonymous |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:08/05/2011
Location:FL
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by Anonymous |
September 29, 2011
National Parks Tour
Very well organized and a fantastic tour director that anticipated every iota of the trip. Nancy, our tour director, had tremendous knowledge of every area we went to on things to see, places to eat, shop, potential traffic bottlenecks, took photos for us, etc.
I've been on several tours in the past all over the world, but our tour director was by far the best on the bunch.
The motor coach was comfortable, the driver attentive to his job and helpful in every instance.
A first rate tour.
+23points
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Review 3 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by BOETTGN |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:08/05/2011
Location:ON
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by BOETTGN |
September 28, 2011
What a country
Hard to believe that such beautiful country that is so varied is all within a reasonable distance. It was breathtaking made even better by our wonderful tour guide, Nancy. She couldn't have done one thing better. You are lucky to have her. We appreciated the smaller number in our tour making for a close group who enjoyed each others' company while all enjoying the magnificent South western national parks.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers
+9points
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Review 4 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by MOLARMAN |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:09/02/2011
Location:OH
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by MOLARMAN |
September 28, 2011
tour of National parks
The trip was made most interesting and informative by the knowledge and personality of our tour guide-Julie. The parks visited need no embelishment, they stand on their own. The logistics of the trip ie. bus,hotels, restaurants, along with the ammenities like delivering our luggage to our rooms ,make the trip into a great one.
Recommended for: First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+9points
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Review 5 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by LSMITH389 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:7/22/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:AL
Age:40-49
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by LSMITH389 |
August 9, 2011
Love this trip!
We traveled on July 22, 2011 with Phil and Russ. What a great trip we had. some things to do and know
Sante Fe--Eat as many sopapillas with honey as you can get--they were my favorite food on the trip
Mesa Verde--lodge does not have tv or air--however the temp was fine here-almost cool at night--we didnt have time for tv so didnt miss it at all
Grand Canyon--walk as much of the rim as you can--best way to see the canyon
Zion Park--this was my favorite spot as well--cant even describe with words--we ate next to the hotel at jakes--get the rice bowl
Bryce Canyon--another amazing site
Jackson and Grand Tetons--Dont miss the Sat night rodeo by the hotel--well worth it
Yellowstone--you only get to see a small part of Yellowstone--wish we had more time here--get the box lunch
i would take this trip again and recommend
Sante Fe--Eat as many sopapillas with honey as you can get--they were my favorite food on the trip
Mesa Verde--lodge does not have tv or air--however the temp was fine here-almost cool at night--we didnt have time for tv so didnt miss it at all
Grand Canyon--walk as much of the rim as you can--best way to see the canyon
Zion Park--this was my favorite spot as well--cant even describe with words--we ate next to the hotel at jakes--get the rice bowl
Bryce Canyon--another amazing site
Jackson and Grand Tetons--Dont miss the Sat night rodeo by the hotel--well worth it
Yellowstone--you only get to see a small part of Yellowstone--wish we had more time here--get the box lunch
i would take this trip again and recommend
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+13points
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Review 6 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by KAMES19 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:7/22/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:MA
Age:Under 30
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by KAMES19 |
August 5, 2011
The West is the Best!
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This is my 3rd tour with Go Ahead and it is my best! This tour was a delight and did not disappoint. Each day we had a new adventure and a new stop that was always amazing us. We have our own history that dates back millions of years that many of us had been missing out on. It also didn't hurt that we had a fantastic guide, Phil, to lead our group into the unknown! He was very knowledgeable and had something new to teach us everyday.
Each canyon, mountain or lake seemed to compete with the beauty of the previous one. It is extremely difficult to pick a favorite place since each one was unique and breath taking in it's own way. I am already planning my next adventure.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+9points
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Review 7 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by LLeinaweaver1 |
Number of past tours:5
Traveled on:6/17/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:VA
Age:50-59
Gender:Male
I traveled:solo
by LLeinaweaver1 |
July 18, 2011
Excellent Tour
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One indicator of the quality of this tour is that the Grand Canyon is the national park that I would be least likely to revisit. The Grand Canyon is a great experience, but the other five parks are even better. Other aspects of the tour were good as well. Jo Ann, the guide, was knowledgeable, helpful and organized. Lucky, the driver, was safe and courteous. The switchbacks at Zion aren’t easy to navigate. The group itself was friendly and punctual.
The following are some suggestions for future tour members:
SANTA FE – Find out how to order chili peppers before going to a restaurant.
MESA VERDE – Dress in layers; the weather can quickly change. This is good advice for most of the tour. Unless you have serious health problems, the walk to Spruce Tree House is easy. The hotel didn’t have a TV, so have a CD player or something to read.
GRAND CANYON – Consider the helicopter option. Check out the Grand Canyon Imax movie near the hotel. Have water handy (good advice for all the sites).
ZION – This was my favorite. Everyone I asked felt the same way. Try to spend as much time here as possible. Take a walk through Springdale.
BRYCE CANYON – Try to take at least part of the rim walk. If you do, get a hiking map. Some folks had a slight delay finding the lodge.
SALT LAKE CITY – Visit the Mormon buildings downtown.
GRAND TETONS – Sign up for the hot air balloon and Snake River float options. They’re a lot of fun. Jackson has a rodeo on Saturday nights. This was my second favorite park.
YELLOWSTONE – Have your camera handy. There are many chances to photograph animals. Try to get a picnic lunch; the restaurant lines are long and the outdoor ambience is excellent.
Hope this review helps. I think it’s a great tour.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+12points
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Review 8 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by CMCFALL1 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:06/24/2011
Location:AL
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with a group coordinator/organization
by CMCFALL1 |
July 12, 2011
Wonderful experience
With two exceptions, the tour was exceptional.
1) We were delayed in Albuquerque due to late flights of those joining the tour. Nancy, our great tour director, did bus us to Old Town Albuquerque for the wait. It was a four hour wait, very hot, for which we were unprepared.
2) The lodging at Far View, Mesa Verde, was disappointing. The rooms had no air conditioning and it was hot. The windows had no screens or warped screens and there was no screen on the door to the deck. Not only was it uncomfortable from the heat but also from the fear of wild life or slithering creatures being able to get in.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+9points
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Review 9 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by WMCCARTHY19 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:06/24/2011
Location:NY
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by WMCCARTHY19 |
July 12, 2011
National Parks Tour
My husband and I both totally enjoyed this tour and we would recommend to friends. We will definitely try to take another "Go Ahead Tour."
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, First Time Travelers
+6points
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Review 10 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by BSALTZ1 |
Number of past tours:5
Traveled on:6/24/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:AL
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by BSALTZ1 |
July 11, 2011
What a country! What a trip!
Go Ahead did all the hard work for me - all we did was show up and enjoy!This trip was the ideal method of touring the national parks, and they were all fabulous. Our tour director Nancy shared treasures and surprises with us every day. She was by far the best tour director I've ever had - she went above and beyond what was expected. She and our driver Chris worked from early to late each day to deliver a great product. I'm impressed!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+7points
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Review 11 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by SJONES152 |
Number of past tours:5
Traveled on:6/24/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:AL
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by SJONES152 |
July 9, 2011
Loved the National Parks Tour!!
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Our group just returned from the National Parks Tour and we absolutely LOVED the experience. We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful country!!! We found each park to be unique and magnificent! I was thrilled to have seen each and every one!!
Our tour director, Nancy, was EXCELLENT!!! I've been on five tours with GoAhead and Nancy was by far the best tour director I've encountered. She made sure we were able to take special walks (she walked with us and took our pictures) and tours (she carried our water bottles at Cliff Palace!). Nancy went far and beyond her "duties" and she played a huge roll in making the trip an incredible experience for everyone!! Our driver, Chris, was a very good driver and did a super job for us. He always had a smile on his face and was happy to do whatever was needed!
We truly had a wonderful trip!!! Thank you Nancy, Chris, and GoAhead!!!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+9points
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Review 12 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by KRICHMOND |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:06/17/2011
Location:NC
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with a group coordinator/organization
by KRICHMOND |
July 9, 2011
Most Relaxing Way to see the World
It was wonderful to just sit back and relax and watch the scenery from the windows as we went from state to state, site to site. This was suce a relaxing trip knowing that everything was in place from the moment you arrived until you got back home. Wonderful experience of a lifetime.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, First Time Travelers, Relaxing Retreat, Experienced Travelers
+4points
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Review 13 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by ASTANFORD |
Number of past tours:4
Traveled on:06/17/2011
Location:CO
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by ASTANFORD |
July 9, 2011
National Parks Tour
My husband rate this tour as one of our best tours ever with GoAhead. Thanks for the memories.
Pat and Ann Stanford
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife
+3points
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Review 14 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by RLEMIEUX1 |
Number of past tours:2
Traveled on:06/17/2011
Location:CT
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by RLEMIEUX1 |
July 7, 2011
must see locations
very well organized tour with an excellent Tour Director,
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, First Time Travelers
+3points
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Review 15 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by LEEGALLU |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:06/17/2011
Location:CT
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by LEEGALLU |
July 7, 2011
National Parks Tour
Fabulous tour, enjoyed every minute. Bus driver, tour guide, and the folks on the tour were wonderful.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+3points
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Review 16 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by MCOVINGTON3 |
Number of past tours:11
Traveled on:06/17/2011
Location:NC
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with friend(s)
by MCOVINGTON3 |
July 6, 2011
See the USA!
It is important for all Americans to see and enjoy the beauty of our own country. There are so many awesome sights and exciting experiences available, as well as the opportunity to study the history and culture of people in different areas of America. We were fortunate to be able to visit several national parks and cities in the southwest. From ancient puebloans to modern day Mormons we were introduced to so many facets of our history.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers, Experienced Travelers
+3points
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Review 17 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
4
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by GLIM10 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:9/8/2006 12:00:00 AM
Location:VA
Age:50-59
Gender:Female
I traveled:solo
by GLIM10 |
April 25, 2011
Highly Recommended
See this beautiful country with Go Ahead Tours!
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Family Vacations, Trip Of A Lifetime, Experienced Travelers
+1point
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Review 18 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by JKILLMER1 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:09/10/2010
Location:NY
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by JKILLMER1 |
November 9, 2010
It was absolutely wonderful
I couldn't believe all the beauty we saw. The bus was very comfortable and our driver was great. Our tour guide was excellent. Very thorough, organized and knowledgeable. The pace was just right for me. We saw a lot. We hope to go back to take in again the things we saw and to see more.
Recommended for: Active Travelers, Nature & Wildlife, Art, History, & Culture
+15points
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Review 19 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
5
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by RBURNS198 |
Number of past tours:1
Traveled on:09/03/2010
Location:NH
Age:60+
Gender:Male
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by RBURNS198 |
November 8, 2010
US National Parks.
Unexpected delightful tour with 43 participants. The Tour Director was Outstanding in that he was extensively knowledgable of the route, the sites visited and went out of his way to make the trip every confortable and enjoyable. Fun was had by all. Several couples indicated that they had taken several previous trips with"Go Ahead Tours", and they never had any disappointments- they were all great adventures and experiences. All were professionably done.
We as a result of this experience, are already planning for next year.
We as a result of this experience, are already planning for next year.
Recommended for: Anniversary Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Solo Travelers, Art, History, & Culture, Trip Of A Lifetime, Honeymoons, First Time Travelers
+10points
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Review 20 for U.S. National Parks Tour
Overall Rating
Tour Value
4
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5
Tour Director
5
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5
Leisurely
Challenging
by MHUNT34 |
Number of past tours:3
Traveled on:10/15/2010
Location:VA
Age:60+
Gender:Female
I traveled:with my spouse/significant other
by MHUNT34 |
November 6, 2010
A very interesting and worthwhile trip
Trip gave me a reality of this vast and beautiful country
Recommended for: Active Travelers, First Time Travelers
-1point
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