The day was simply beautiful. Derek picked me up on time and his knowledge leading up to the Canyon was soo extensive and interesting. I was gripped the whole way. Derek allowed us to all introduce ourselves which was really great. Derek was clear about comfort stops, and allowed us enough time to use the toilet, grab food and drinks. I declined the lunch option and he was very good about signposting us to options. He was very kind about timings and made no-one feel rushed throughout the day. Derek told us all about Phoenix, Arizona, Williams (which was an amazing little place on Route 66 and I highly recommend coffee at Amy’s Cafe), fauna, flora and the history of this state. When we reached the Grand Canyon the day got even better! The views were INCREDIBLE. Derek stopped at 3 places (including the Geology museum where he let us see things through his telescope) and these places were beautiful. The Canyon looked like a painting - with Derek pointing out various geology formations, lakes, rivers, hikers, lodges etc.
The bus was comfortable and Derek adjusted the heating exactly to peoples wants and needs. He even played some great music that was fitting for the scene at certain points whilst people relaxed. His head speaker was great and clear too.
Derek gave us 2 hours free time and signposted us in the right directions- giving us all a map and telling us the ‘highlight’ spots. 2 hours was a great amount of time to do a small hike, see the look-out points, explore the galleries, historical hotels and shops.
The way back was also great. We chatted some more about native Americans, reserves, train lines to the canyon, the history of Arizona and liberation, the movement of people in and out of the state etc. Derek engaged everyone in conversation which was a fabulous way to meet people from all over America. It was simply great. I took over 50 photos and it was a day to remember forever.
Derek was brilliant and I could not rate this trip highly enough.
Одговор домаћина
Mar 2020
Wow, what a review!
We have to begin by thanking you for taking the time to sit down and share about the fine detail of your tour with us! Secondly, we have to thank Derek for going over and above to ensure that your day was absolutely perfect!
The Grand Canyon is an incredible sight by itself. Even without a guide, it is an absolutely gorgeous experience - but with a guide, as you have so elegantly explained above, elevates that experience to an INCREDIBLE level!
We know that this review alone will help others get a great idea of what they're getting in for when joining DETOURS to the Grand Canyon. We do hope that you join us another day! We've got plenty more of the Sun-baked Southwest to share with you! Who knows, maybe you will even get Derek again! Not to worry, however - each and every guide we send out has their own unique personality that adds a different, yet similar quality level to your overall experience with DETOURS.
Thanks again! We would rate this review 5 stars if we could!