I booked this three-day tour at the very last minute and, boy oh boy, was I not disappointed. Every day I was in awe of the great places we were visiting. Day 1: Zion, a leisurely 2 hour long free hike, Bryce - awesome sunset view after a stroll along the rim; Day 2 (January 1st!): bonus stop for the first beautiful sunrise of the year at Glen Canyon followed by Antelope Canyon (simply breathtaking - a bit rushed by our Navajo guide who had 3 other tours after us!), Horseshoe bend was simply spectacular, Monument Valley was led an excellent Navajo guide (landscape is as awesome as the cowboy movies, don't forget to make a wish at the 100 year old money tree); Day 3: Grand Canyon and Route 66 - historic and grand. No words nor photos can match seeing all these for real - I enjoyed every single moment of the intense three days.
Our guide extraordinaire, Ken, made all the difference - he had plenty of stories to share about the places we were visiting and the places he's been. He provided exceptional service throughout the 3 days we spent together, took pictures, provided snacks and drinks, and educated us in a gentle way. My only suggestion is for Max Tour to offer an option for the group to have a Navajo dining experience to wrap up day 2. The Navajo guide recommended Blue Coffee Pot in Kayenta, close to Monument Valley, for fry bread and local food.
Sharing the tour with others from France, Portugal, China, the US, made the trip even more rich. All in all - a great and unforgettable experience for us. Our group was efficient and on time, so we got to see Glen Canyon, the other side of Bryce, Williams (make sure to stop by the coop store, The Gallery in Williams, to support local artists), Proposal Rock at Grand Canyon, and many more as bonus stops.
Thank you, Ken, for sharing your passion of the southwest with us.