Parks & Canyons - the most inspiring trip ever

[Rachael Gurney]

If anyone wants the most amazing trip, book on this one. I went on one last June as the itinarary was perfect for me. I met some great people (a reunion is happening in February) and loved the fantastic scenery. Our tour guide, Anne was fantatsic, and so knowledgable.

I enjoyed being so high up and the walking that I decided to do more walking. In October I am going to trek up Machu Picchu for the Cancer Centre at Barts Hospital. This is a cause close to my heart, as a friend was treated there.


So, who knows what might happen if you sign up for Just you holiday!!

If you are interested in what I'm doing have a look on:
http://www.justgiving.com/RGurney1

[Davefl]

Hi Rachael

You mentioned that you enjoyed the walking on the parks and canyons trip. Is there much opportunity for hiking with the busy schedule?

I toured New England last year and one of the highlights was the amount of walking I did in the mountains of New Hampshire so to able to do similar in the parks would be great.

[Mick W]

Hi Rachael,
Enjoyed yesterdays reunion, was great to see you all again and have a laugh, hope you didn't have too many cocktails after I left to catch my train, lol.
Mick.

[Rachael Gurney]

(09/02/2012 09:14 PM)Davefl Wrote:  Hi Rachael

You mentioned that you enjoyed the walking on the parks and canyons trip. Is there much opportunity for hiking with the busy schedule?

I toured New England last year and one of the highlights was the amount of walking I did in the mountains of New Hampshire so to able to do similar in the parks would be great.

Hi Dave


To be honest not much, so if you're a seasoned hiker you may be frustrated. Saying that, at the Grand Canyon, if you don't do the helicopter ride, there would be quite a bit of time. However, the helicopter ride was spectacular. There was a couple of hours at Bryce Canyon, and the same in Zion.

It's a great trip though!

Hope this helps.

Rachael

[Rachael Gurney]

Hi Mick


We had a few!


R

[Davefl]

(16/02/2012 10:56 AM)Rachael Gurney Wrote:  

(09/02/2012 09:14 PM)Davefl Wrote:  Hi Rachael

You mentioned that you enjoyed the walking on the parks and canyons trip. Is there much opportunity for hiking with the busy schedule?

I toured New England last year and one of the highlights was the amount of walking I did in the mountains of New Hampshire so to able to do similar in the parks would be great.

Hi Dave


To be honest not much, so if you're a seasoned hiker you may be frustrated. Saying that, at the Grand Canyon, if you don't do the helicopter ride, there would be quite a bit of time. However, the helicopter ride was spectacular. There was a couple of hours at Bryce Canyon, and the same in Zion.

It's a great trip though!

Hope this helps.

Rachael

Appreciate the info, thanks. I'm not a seasoned hiker by any means but I really enjoyed it over there. Mind you I had two weeks of glorious weather so it couldn't have been any better.

Good tip about the canyon. I won't be doing the helicopter ride so I'll plan in one of the trails instead.

[Mick W]

Dave,
I didn't do the helicopter as I'd done it before so walked a fair way down the muel trail. One tip give yourself plenty of time to come back up as its hard going with the altitude and heat.

Mick

[Davefl]

(17/02/2012 01:20 PM)Mick W Wrote:  Dave,
I didn't do the helicopter as I'd done it before so walked a fair way down the muel trail. One tip give yourself plenty of time to come back up as its hard going with the altitude and heat.

Mick

Thanks, will do.

[davegreg]

(28/01/2012 01:57 PM)Rachael Gurney Wrote:  If anyone wants the most amazing trip, book on this one. I went on one last June as the itinarary was perfect for me. I met some great people (a reunion is happening in February) and loved the fantastic scenery. Our tour guide, Anne was fantatsic, and so knowledgable.

I enjoyed being so high up and the walking that I decided to do more walking. In October I am going to trek up Machu Picchu for the Cancer Centre at Barts Hospital. This is a cause close to my heart, as a friend was treated there.


So, who knows what might happen if you sign up for Just you holiday!!

If you are interested in what I'm doing have a look on:
http://www.justgiving.com/RGurney1

Have just returned from the same trip myself 2 days ago - and it was fantastic! We even had a bit of snow too which made Zion Park look even more spectacular - it's quite a busy itinerary ith plenty of early starts, but well worth it - i used Vegas as the 'chill out' part of the holiday. Lisa our tour manager was the best, very knowledgable and enthusiastic. Looking forward to my next trip with JY.