oppor2nstk_trvlr
Jan 2017
Winter is a great time to visit because it's not too hot, and there is plenty to see. I have a fair amount of easy to moderate hiking experience, and would not normally pay for a tour guide, but I'm so glad I opted to do this because I think I got a lot more out of the experience. Dan Mitchell was my guide, and he did a great job of making sure I got to see many highlights of the park while keeping to a pace that worked best for me, and letting me be safely adventurous when I wanted to. The tour was great because I learned a lot about the desert (geology, plants, wildlife), and the history of Las Vegas, the park, and surrounding areas. He also took me to a few amazingly beautiful spots that are not listed in the park maps/info. Dan knew all the great photo spots, and took a lot of great pictures with a much better camera than my phone, and shared them all with me later that day, which was awesome. The booking process was simple, and they answered all my questions about what to wear and bring. I read a lot of positive reviews here before booking, and the experience still greatly exceeded my expectations! I would definitely do this again!