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December 2005

Dear Donna, We just returned home from our very first Las Vegas vacation.  We met our extended family there between Christmas and New Year.  My very generous Brother-in-law treated us all to the 4 in 1 tour on Wednesday, December 28th.  We loved it!  It was our first trip out west and we were anxious to see the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon.  There were 15 in our group so we were split up into 3 SUVs.  We were lucky enough to get "Cowboy Dave" as our tour guide.  We thoroughly enjoyed him.  He was informative, funny and even encouraging when one person in our group (me) had some hesitation about going on the helicopter.  Now that we are home, we talk about him every day.  We always remind each other of funny things that he said and laugh.  My boys miss him.
The tour was awesome!  We loved the ranch and the people that worked there were very hospitable.  The meal was excellent too! 
I'm so glad we decided to take this tour.  It was definitely the highlight of our Las Vegas vacation.  I hope to have an opportunity to recommend the tour and especially Cowboy Dave to someone soon!
Thanks so much!
The Rish Family
Steve, Wendy, Steven and Robby


December 5, 2005

Good Morning Adventure Photo Tours Manager,
During the week of November 20-24, my husband and I flew to Vegas for the first time.  We booked a tour to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam for Tuesday, Nov 22.  We were met early in the morning by our tour guide Robin - he was fabulous - very knowledgeable, courteous and polite.  On our way back to Vegas from Arizona, my husband and I forgot our camera at a service centre.  Robin was more than willing to assist us in getting the phone number to the service centre and letting us use his cell phone.  We were able to secure our camera until the next day when another tour driving through the same area picked it up for us.  Later that night, Judy (UK last name) personally returned our camera to our hotel after her shift was done at 11 pm.
I have to commend both Robin and Judy in their professionalism and willingness to assist us in retrieving our camera case - not only did it contain our beautiful photos on the Grand Canyon/Hoover Dam - but also American money and my husband's photo ID - which could have caused us great grief in crossing the border, returning home to Canada.
We hope that Adventure Photo Tours will pass on our sincere thanks to Robin and Judy and commend them on a job well done!
Respectfully submitted,
Doug and Renee Cowell


November 14, 2005

Dear Donna,
We are back home in England now (wishing we were back there in Vegas!) and just wanted to pass on our thanks to "Cowboy Dave" for providing such an exhilarating and exciting day trip to the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam.
Dave's knowledge of the area and local wildlife was impressive to say the least. His stories also very entertaining. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he went out of his way to ensure we packed as much as we could into the day. Our trip was so memorable thanks to him. Thanks Dave.
Regards,
Peter and Carole Shallcross (Liverpool)

October 20, 2005


Donna: 
I hope that you and Will are doing well.  Don't forget what got you where you are . . . that is the love of photography. I have been with your company for tours of the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, the Valley of FIre, and Red Rock Canyon.  After my first experience with Don Smiler going through the Valley of Fire, I have requested him each time.  While I know that all of your guides are first rate, I will never request anyone but Don.  He has knowledge that transcends the photographic part of the tour.  He is incredible.  I just returned from Hawaii visiting four of the five major islands.  Not one of the guides could hold a candle to Don Smiler.  I never see a picture of him with a courtesy award.  I can tell you that he is outstanding and if he doesn't deserve an award, no one does.  I hope to be back in Las Vegas in 2006 and want to take the Death Valley Tour.  You can be assured that I will ask for Don when the time comes.
Please give him my regards.  He has my gratitude for not only giving me a lifetime of photographic memories but knowledge of the native culture as well. 
Kudos to Don and Kudos to your company.
George G.

October 4, 2005

Hi
I just wanted to email you to let you know we had a wonderful time in Las Vegas and really enjoyed our Area 51 trip with Adventure Photo Tours.  The service was excellent and we particularly enjoyed stopping at the Little Ale’ Inn for lunch.  They were very friendly and welcoming.
We will definitely book another tour on our next visit to Las Vegas.
Thanks again.
Petrina Bayliss


September 29, 2005

Hello,
Last year a group of us went on one of your tours with Cowboy Dave, which included:
 
Being picked up from the hotel
Hoover dam
Joshua Tree Forest
West rim of the canyon
Helicopter down into the canyon
Some time on a boat on the Colorado river
Then helicopter back to the top
Dave’s Sandwiches and a look around the top of the Rim.
And finally drive back to the hotel with some Fleetwood Mack.
 
It was my best memory of America, and I would love to do it again. I can’t remember how I booked it last time, but I can’t see the same tour on your web site. Do you still do this tour, and is Cowboy Dave still around?
We will be looking at doing the tour in February 2006.
Is it possible to book this with you? Many thanks
Gareth.


September 20, 2005

Dear Advanture Photo Tours,
We were visiting the tour “Grand Canyon Helicopter and ranch adventure 4 in 1” on the 15th of September 2005. And now we want to thank you VERY VERY MUCH!!!!! It was amazing, impressing and unforgettable. It was the most interesting and exciting tour that we have ever visited.
Your company really cares about the people. Everything was planning professionally and attantivly to people. Thank you once more a lot.
Special thanks we want to say to our guide Don Smiler. He listened to us attentively, told us a lot about desert and canyon, joked and made for us feeling that we among real friends.
Please say hallo for Dan Smiler from us!!!! And also for the beautiful singer-cowboy on the range. We send the photoes from the tour for them.
Hope to hear from you soon.
With best wishes,
Nataliya Rudenko and Olga Galetskaya from Ukraine.


September 16, 2005

To Whom it May Concern:
My name is Andrea J. Dutto, and I recently had the pleasure of booking a tour with your company to the Hoover Dam in Las Vegas, Nevada. I would like to commend Mr. David Gallaway, (my tour guide) for the wonderful job he did. He was extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to make the tour a pleasure. I would definitely use your company again, and recommend David to be the tour guide for my family and friends.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Andrea J. Dutto


September 13, 2005

On Friday, September 2, we took a tour with your company to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park.  Arrangements were made through Janet at the Tour Desk of the Mandalay Bay.  Even though it was not the standard day for this trip, Janet worked with your office, and luckily a couple at the Flamingo was also interested in the same tour and we were all able to go.  Julian was our tour guide.

This was our third trip to Las Vegas.  Each time, we have booked several tours during our stay.  We were thoroughly impressed with both Julian and the tour.  He is an amazing person, and an asset to your company.  His knowledge and personality added so much to the trip.  Considering the length of the tour (15 hours), it could have been a Very long day.  Julian stopped to give us a chance to stretch our legs on the trip up and back.  He knew the best observation points.  His recommendations were wonderful.  We thoroughly enjoyed the trip, with a good deal of the credit going to Julian.

We have now used 6 different tour companies out of Las Vegas.  Not all of our experiences have been good.  We would rate your company and our experience as one of the best!  Thank you to both you and Julian! 

Sincerely,

Elaine Bergey


August 11, 2005

In late June I took a tour to the Valley of Fire and Aaron Brown was our tour guide. We had an absolute blast. It was like hanging out with a friend rather than a tour guide to was just doing a job.  When I come back to Vegas I will definitely request Aaron again for another tour and recommend him and your company to anyone I know going to Las Vegas.

 Eric M. Schlig


July 25, 2005

Hi Aaron,
Back in Holland. Keep on thinking on the wonderful day we spent with you during the Canyon trip.  You’re a great tour guide!
Regards
Hans and Bendt


July 7, 2005

To whom it may concern,
On June 26, 2005 we had the pleasure of going on a tour from Las Vegas Monte Carlo hotel and I myself alone with my mom and my aunt Z" had the best tour guide his name was Dave Alexander and I want you to know that he was the greatest we had a wonderful time with him and he knows his job, from about 7:30 to about 2:00 he was great we are looking forward to our trip out there next year so we can do the Grand Canyon tour on the helicopter I did the regular tour on the bus back in 2004 but Dave said it is a good flight to see the canyon fron the chopper. Again I just want to let your company know that he was a good tour guy and I hope we can request him next year.
Thanks Again,
Hope to see him in 2006
Brenda Mitchell, Ruby Jones, and my aunt Zara Jenkins!!!!!


June 7, 2005

This morning I called to tell your company what a wonderful tour Lori and I had on June2 with you as our guide. We were picked up at the Las Vegas Hilton and taken to the Hoover Dam and to the Rainbow Canyon. The vast knowledge you gave us was so informative and you are such a funny nice guy to be with ,we wanted to write you and thank you for that great half day. You are such  a great guide and such a nice person I cannot imagine that trip with anyone else. If we ever return to Vegas, you will get the call for all our tours so I hope you remain a part of that company for a long time. They are so lucky to have you on their staff and we were so lucky to have you as our guide.
If you ever return to Fl. look us up and we will take you on a tour of our hot humid area.of Tampa. Great fishing on the west coast.
Thank you again for a great afternoon and a wonderful trip
Linda Keith and Lori Domingo
Tampa Fl.


May 21, 2005

Hello there, my wife and I took a tour with you in November 04. Firstly it was fantastic, both the tour and our guide ( I believe he was called Rick) the reason I am emailing is that having looked on your website I cannot find the tour that we took. It when from the dam, route 66, Hackberry general store, indian reservation, canyon base, west rim, joshua tree forest. Do you still do the same tour. I think it was called Rim to base tour. I am pretty sure the guide was called Rick, he was an ex green beret who served in vietnam and had previsouly owned a goldmine (in fact it was still for sale) and he lived in Boulder city. Is he still there because I didn't see him on your pictures of your staff. We would be interested in the same tour or the Area 51 tour. So is Rick still there cus he was a fantastic guide.
I attached a picture of our guide, just in case he wasn't called Rick
Thanks
Chris Yarnall
Belfast


March 23, 2005

We went out with your tour to Red Rock Canyon with "Cowboy Dave".  I would like to commend him for his promptness, courtesy, knowledge and most of all honesty.
My friend lost his wallet in the van and Dave brought it back to the hotel with a smile and refused a tip.
If I am back in the area again I will be sure to book a trip with your company. I never felt rushed, pushed or made to feel like I was just a few dollars for the company.
I again would like to extend a thank you for the service and tour you provided
Dennis Browning
Milton, WV


February 19, 2005

We took a tour with your company on Feb. 15, 2005. We really enjoyed the tour.  The helicopter ride was great. We are sorry that we could not afford a larger tip cause the guide did a great job. It was worth the money.
Ronda


January 10, 2005

To whom it may concern.
My Wife and I took one of your Grand Canyon tours on the 30/12/04, and we would like to register our appreciation. Aaron our guide was knowlegable, humourous and made an already superb experience that much more enjoyable.
Please pass on our thanks !
Regards
Kevin and Karen Flood


December 30, 2004

We had booked a 5 aces tour with Looktour.com however your company was the one that took us on our tour. It was the 4 for 1 tour. Our trip was on December 20th. I wanted to let you know that it was the most enjoyable trip we had ever taken. Cowboy Dave was the best guide we could have had. He was very informative about everything from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon and even more. Please extend our appreciation to Dave. We just wanted to let you know that he did a fantastic job and we look forward to booking a tour with your company next year hoping we can request cowboy Dave.
Have a Happy New Year!
Steve and Cathy


December 1, 2004

Matt - attached are my pics from that awesome day at Fire Valley when the jet flew by for a fleeting moment. Note that your vehicle is in the pics, but unfortunately you cannot read the logo on the side door.  I hope you enjoy them anyway.
Lynda Holland, Administrative Assistant
at METRO PARK NORTH
PS Business Parks, Inc.


December 1, 2004

Well, I just completed my third trip with Don Smiler as my guide.  Once again I cannot say enough about Don and what he adds to the experience.  The Grand Canyon trip was absolutely awesome.  I have now used your services for the Valley of Fire, Red Rock Canyon and the Grand Canyon.  I have yet to be disappointed with any aspect of the trip.  I especially like the no hassle, no rush attitude that you take for those of us who enjoy photography.  I see that you have now posted new tours to Death Valley and Bryce Canyon.  You may be assured that if given the opportunity to return to Las Vegas in the future I will use your services again.  Tell Don hello and thank you for me.  He is a fountain of knowledge.
George Gotschalk
Virginia


November 20, 2004

Thanks for the wonderful Grand Canyon Tour The four of us had a marvelous time. Our guide Mike Worden was a wealth of information and alot of fun.
thanks again
The Bersanis


November 11, 2004

Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and our guide for the fantastic tour we booked with you on 8th November.Our guide arrived early with a smile and took us off on our day out.  We seen a great deal more than we was expecting to see, not just a ride to the Hoover Dam and Canyon but also brief informative stops in Boulder City, the Moahave Dessert, the Joshua Tree Forest and much more.  We seen everything from spectacular views to Indians and wild horses!His knowledge of the area and inhabitants were excellant, and he provided a great deal of information on history, plants, trees, animals and much more.  He did this with great interest and enthusiasm and showed that he obviously has an genuine interest in what he is talking about and not just rattling off facts and figures.  He was friendly and chatty and ensured that everyone had a great day out.
On behalf of both of us we would like to thank your Company for its professionalism and excellant service and please pass on our personal thanks to our guide whom made it such a perfect day for us.  It was the highlight of our stay in Vegas! I will highly recommend your Company to anyone in the future.
Best regards
Linda Norvill & Joe Larraz


November 9, 2004

Hi,
I'm not sure who's attention to send this to but I wanted to take a moment to complement Adventure Photo Tours and our Guide, Ralph.  I understand Ralph is new to your company, just 4 months or so.  It shows in a great way...he likes what he is doing and wants us to enjoy the experience as much, if not more, than he does. 
During our stay in Vegas we took the West Rim Tour on October 26, 2004 and had a wonderful experience.  Ralph made sure we had a great time too.  It was the "extra" little things he did that made it an extra special tour.  He let us explore on our stops and let us know what kind of rocks and bugs we were seeing.  We actually had a large bus pass us as we entered the long dirt road..he pulled to the side of the road for a few minutes to let the "dust settle" from them so we would be able to something more than just their dusty trail.  He got excited along with us when we saw the Big Horn Sheep and the wild Mustang's along the side of the road.
He actually took part in our tour...became part of our group.  It was a great experience!
Thank you Ralph and Adventure Photo Tours!
Jane Hynes
Receptionist
Village Green Companies


November 7, 2004

Hi!
My husband and I (along with five other folks who rode with us) took the Grand Canyon tour on Saturday, November 6th.  Bruce Bezon was our tour guide/driver.  He was very knowledgeable about the canyon, the wildlife, the foliage, the Indian people, and the Nevada area's history, and he encouraged the group to ask any questions that we had.    In addition, he was very courteous and always made sure that everyone was having a good time.  Bruce took what could have been just another 'average' tour and made it into an 'adventure' that we will remember for a long time.    Kudos to Bruce!!!  We look forward to sharing another adventure with him on our next trip to Las Vegas!
Sincerely,
Angelo Jr. and Shelley Fiorini
Delray Beach, FL  33445


October 30, 2004

Last Friday we went on a tour to the Grand Canyon – it was excellent and we would like to commend the guide, Aaron, who was superb.


October 27, 2004

Hi,
I just wanted to tell you how much my wife and I enjoyed our trip to the Valley of Fire. Our guide, Jeff, did a wonderful job of showing us the park and the freedom to explore the area. This tour was much more personalized that the large group tours that I have taken before and would definitely consider and another tour from your company on our next visit to Las Vegas.
My wife and I took a few pictures of Jeff on the tour and would like you to pass these on to him if you could.
Again thanks for an enjoyable time and thanks again to Jeff for making this a pleasant time during our stay there.
Sincerely,
John and Linda Davis
Hilton, New York


October 26, 2004

recentley we took your tour to area 51 with bill and wanted to let bill know that it was the best tour ive had in the usa since ive been visiting and will definatley come do it again and will recommend your tours, so thanks bill for a great day ...shame about the rain but a great day was had
martin and denise


October 17, 2004

I am now writing to let you know how much Stephen and I enjoyed the trip. It was excellent. Our guide COWBOY DAVE was excellent. He was efficient and informative and as well as telling us the obvious information on a grand canyon trip, he was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and desert geography. He was also friendly and funny and put in 150% into the trip. Please pass on to him our thanks for a wonderful trip and a first visit to the grand canyon.
Regards
Janet & Stephen Blunt


October 13, 2004

On a recent visit to Las Vegas we booked a Grand Canyon tour with your company. Our tour guide was Matthew Moles. The tour was wonderful until we stopped at the chocolate factory and bought ice cream and he asked us to walk back to Vegas! We have the picture to prove it.
Had a most wonderful time.


October 13, 2004

I just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our tour to Valley of Fire with Joe L..  I can't read his last name.  He was great.  We visit Vegas every year and take at least one tour, so we will be contacting you again. We will also tell our friends about your wonderful tours.  Thank Joe for us again for a fabulous day.  Sincerly, Alice George  Oh, we toured on Oct.6,2004.


October 12, 2004

My husband and I wanted to let the management staff at Adventure Photo Tours know what an exceptional tour guide Bruce was while hosting our morning at the Valley of Fire.  What made the tour so interesting was the personalized time he took explaining the area & his informative responses to our questions.  It was very obvious Bruce has a real interest in his job.  That day we shared our tour with a couple named Colin & Caroline from England.  Caroline & I have already corresponded on what a good time we had.
I felt it was important to let you know the type of employee you have in Bruce.
Please tell him we said hello and best wishes.
Pat Kostecki 


October 4, 2004

Hello
I just wanted to drop you a line on behalf of my friends Jackie, Yasmin and Yvonne and I who went on the tour with Julian last week.We had a great time and felt that Julian couldn't do enough for us.He was very knowledgeable and very accomodating to our needs and requests.
We had been looking forward to seeing the Canyon for many months and our expectations were more than met.
Please pass on our thanks to Julian and our offer of a tour of London if he ever travels over the pond !
thanks again
Carmela Tona


October 1, 2004

Just wanted to let you know what an amazing tour we had on tuesday 28th Sept going through the Valley of Fire with Bruce.
We cannot praise him enough. He was simply wonderful.....enthusiastic, so knowledgable and great fun to be with. We travelled all the way from London and we can honestly say that Bruce's tour was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. He is a real credit to your company and we shall be recommending him and yourselves to friends that are coming out to visit in the near future.
Please pass on our thanks to Bruce. We have lots of amazing photos and memories of the day thanks to Bruce. All the best!
Caroline and Colin Watson


September 27, 2004Dear Adventure Photo Tours,
My husband and I would just like to say a big 'thank you' to our tour guide, Joe Lavryk.  We booked a 'Colorado River Raft with Hoover Dam' tour, and we had Joe as a guide, who we must say was excellent.  He was a very knowledgeable, kind and courteous man and as we enjoyed this tour so much, we booked another two tours and specifically asked for Joe.  The second tour being the 'Valley of Fire' and the third, the 'Gold Mine Ghost Town' tour.
When we finished the last tour with Joe, it felt as if we were leaving a friend behind!
lease would you pass on our best wishes to Joe and say 'thank you' to him from the couple from London, England.
We will definitely be using Adventure Photo Tours again and will tell all our friends here in England about your Company.
Regards.
Kathy and John (Partridge)

September 25, 2004

Hi,
just wanted to say thanks for giving us a great time on our tour. We just got home to the UK from Las Vegas where we took the Area 51 tour on Sept 22 with Jeff as our guide. These tours often succeed or fail according to the quality of the guide so it was a relief to have a guide with as much knowledge, character and sense of humour as Jeff does. The staff at the Little Ale'inn at Rachel also acknowledged Jeff as the best of the guides they see, though they wouldn't say that to his face ! My wife Jacky came on the tour in her fine walking shoes (Jeff's joke) to humour me but had a brilliant time herself. It was also nice to be in such a small group (5 + guide), rather than be herded like cattle. Great value too. Based on this experience I would recommend this tour, and your company to anyone planning a tour while staying in Vegas.
Regards
Ian & Jacky Lawler


September 19, 2004

Hi Matt,
Hi, hope to find you happy and doing well. I meant to write this as soon as my family and I got back to New York, better late than never.We all so enjoyed our tour with you, its so nice to see someone really enjoy what they do, what a pleasure. My son, Andrew says the best part of our whole trip was meeting you. We all learned so much, it was a really beautiful day, so many good memories to take back home. We look forward to returning to Las Vegas in the future, and will most definitely book our next tour with your company, and of course with you!!!!
Take care, best to you always.
Most sincerely,
Jenny Johnson and family


September 18, 2004

Hi Penny Just reading my e-mails after returning home from our trip to America Saturday 18th September. We had a fantastic holiday, the first time in America for us but I can't see it being the last. Your Grand Canyon 4-1 tour was great I shall be recommending it to my friends that are visiting the States, please pass on our thanks to Robin our driver who made the trip very interesting.
Thanks again
Lawrence


 

September 18, 2004

Donna:
Thank you for an absolutely awesome experience!  The four of us took advantage of your suggestions and spent a wonderful day touring the Grand Canyon as part of the '4 for 1' tour you listed in your email. Jeff was an excellent guide!  Just the right mix of professionalism and light humor.  He made us feel welcome and he was eager to meet our needs.  And, as a bonus, he arranged for a small heard of big horn sheep to pose for a great series of pictures on the road down to the canyon floor.  We all appreciated the well-spaced bathroom stops, an endless supply of bottled water, and suggestions for great photo opportunities.  Additionally, Jeff's information about the canyon, rocks, and earth forces at work enabled us to better understand the ever changing environment we were able to visit.
Last year we traveled with Julian as our guide on a West Rim Tour which was also an exciting trip.  Now that we have shared photos with family and friends, our children are already asking when we are going to return to the canyon with them.
I will be sure to email when we are ready for our next trip and we will all sing the praises of Adventure Photo Tours when we discuss our trip.
For my wife and I this was a second trip that was different than our first tour with Adventure even though much of the terrain was the same.  For my sister and her husband, this was a first and they were so thrilled with every aspect of the tour.  It was very rewarding to relive our first visit to the canyon through their eyes.
Our best decision was to arrange a private tour of the canyon.  Having room to stretch in the Ford Expedition and being able to customize the experience to our needs was really a plus.  I would say it was the best value in the canyon.
I have attached a few pictures of our day at Jeff's suggestion.
Bob


September 14, 2004

Last week I was in Las Vegas and chose your company for tours of the Grand Canyon's West Rim and The Valley of Fire.  Complements to you and your entire team.  Your drivers Ron Smiler and Mike Worden could not have done a better job, they get a GOLD STAR in my book.. They both love what they do and it shows. I especially liked the small group concept which allows for a more enjoyable experience.    I will definitely use your company again and would recommend your group to family and friends, without hesitation.


September 9, 2004

Sorry it’s taken so long to send this but thank you from all 5 of us for the fantastic day you gave us on Sunday 22nd Aug. The photos and the video will give us a lifetime of memories. Your banter, stories and knowledge really made our day. We will definitely recommend your company and especially you to any future travellers.
Please feel free to show this to your bosses as we cannot really praise the excellence of the day enough.
Regards,
The Southampton lot.


September 7, 2004

Could you please pass on for me a big thank you to Jeff our tour guide with whom we travelled onthe west rim tour on the 19th Aug 2004.
we had a great day and will remember it for years to come.
Steve, Denise, Anna and Katie.


August 23, 2004

ATT DONNA,
I would like to tell you of the pleasant experience I had with your guide Anron Brown my name is Elizabeth Reneau and I was booked on red rock canyon tour which was cancelled due to I was the only person so they put me on the valley of fire tour and Anron told me I would enjoy this just as much we picked up another gentleman and 4 other people who it turns out thought they were on adventure atv tours they made it plain they did not want to be on our tours anron went out of his way to get them on the right tour as well as making sure it was ok with the rest of us going out of our way. when we got back to the valley of fire the road was flooded and we could not finish the tour so anron went out of his way called the office so we also went to red rock canyon and got to see the sights there too. I would just like to say that he turned what could have been a disaster into a very pleasant trip and I would book with him again and recommend high to my friends
thanks Anron for a great trip and awson pictures
Elizabeth Reneau


August 19, 2004

Dear Sir,
About a week ago my wife and I took your tour to Hoover dam. We had Bruce Bezon as our guide. We found him to be very well informed and his ingratiated manner made our tour most enjoyable. we will highly recommend your tours
Sincerely yours
Barbara Kamins-Barzman


August 4, 2004

Thanks, we really enjoyed the 4 in 1 tour on Wednesday-it was great and the driver Julian was very polite and an excellent guide-I highly
recommend him.
Thanks,
Thomas Stoiber


July 28, 2004

My friends and I booked your 4-in-1 tour in June, and I just wanted to let you know how much fun our group had.  I want to commend our tour guide, Bruce, on his knowledge and professionalism.  Bruce made our trip an unforgettable experience.  I have been teaching for seven years, and I learned many new, interesting facts about the Grand Canyon.  Not only that, but (thanks to Bruce) I have absolutely beautiful pictures to share with my class. 
Thank you for caring enough to employ only the best tour guides.
I have recommended your company, as well as Bruce, to many people planning to travel to Las Vegas.  Good luck in the future.
Sincerely,
Dana Ledger
Washington, Pennsylvania

P.S. Please give Bruce our best!  I'm sure he remembers us.


July 19, 2004

Hi,
My partner and I went along on one of your tours on Tuesday last week (13th July). It was the all six experiences in a day option.
Just to let you know that we had an absolutely fantastic day out!!
Everything was well organised and we could not of asked for anything extra!
Our guide was Alex and I would like to say that he was excellent, loads of local knowledge, good fun and a really great guy! Please pass our thanks on to him!
All the best.
Simon & Corinna
UK


July 15, 2004

Hi,
My Name is Susannah Eisner, and I recently took a tour with your company of The Valley of Fire.  It was my son's ninth birthday.
I am a writer and am working on a series of articles about traveling as a single parent. Our tour guide's last name was Monk (I remember that because he mentioned the BBC show), and I believe his first name was Bill.  I am new to travel writing and I was a bit dazed by the experience so forgot to get his business card.
The first thing I am writing to do is sing his praises.  He made us feel as if we were traveling with a friend almost immediately.  A friend who knew the area very very well.  He made my son feel not only welcome, but very special (and the cake at lunch was the frosting!).  He showed us wonderful things in that astonishing place, The Valley of Fire.  And he always let people's curiosity and interests lead his line of thought.  You've got to know a lot to do that.  There are an awful lot of people with varied curiosities and interests in this world.  Bill (GOD I hope that's his name) managed to know something about all of it.  Quite a lot of something.
Bill (I hope that's his name!)  deserves to know how much my son and I appreciated our trip. Secondly, and less importantly, I would like to make sure I have Bill's name right, and that I have your permission to mention him, and your outfit, in the piece I am writing (if we get it right, my son and I will both be writing it, as he will have a sidebar).
Is the name of the person who took Susannah Eisner and Miles Lagunas into The Valley of Fire on July 6th, from Circus Circus, Bill Monk?  May I use his name?  May I use the name of your outfit?  Is there anything you would like me to say?  Do you have disclaimers? 

I have been a creative author, and often published, for twenty+ years.  This is however, my first article.  So if this request sounds odd, it is because
I am feeling my way blind, trying to learn a new business.  I have many publications under my belt, but since they were all essays, poems, or fiction,
they are meaningless here.  However, I know this article and this idea will sell, and I would sure like to help sell you folks, and the Valley of Fire, in the process.
Please keep up the good work, and keep taking people to the Valley of Fire.  As much as I would love it to have no one in it but me and mine when we get there, I know, if there is no tourism, it could easily become a power plant several casinos.  I can't live with the thought!
All best,
Susie Eisner
Sunnyvale, CA

June 29, 2004Hi Dave,
Thanks for a great day out recently at the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, etc. It was a fantastic day.
Could you please however, reply and confirm whether or not our Fuji Finepix Digital Camera is definately gone forever,or if you were able to recover it from the Airport at the Canyon.
(Confirmation is required for the Insurance Company).
Thanks again,
Mark, Paula, Nathan & Hollie Machon.
Guernsey C.I.
 
PS - Your Fruit Pastilles will follow shortly - enjoy!!! 

August 4, 2004

Dear Donna,
We received our camera today.  Thanks very much for your time and effort returning it to us.
Please advise if we owe you postal charges and could you please let us know if "Cowboy" Dave received his package from us. 
If he did, we hope you enjoyed the Gache!!)
Regards.
Mark & Paula Machon.


June 28, 2004

Hi Brett,
Sorry it has taken me so long to get you these photos. A long story but I won’t bore you with the details. Everybody at home says to say hello to you – in particular Jack who’s nickname for you has stuck in our house. Your name gets mentioned around these parts very often as you helped make our day at the Grand Canyon one we shall never forget.
I am not sure if I mentioned this to you at the time but when we first started planning the holiday, Angela asked me what I wanted to do and I knew this straight away – go to the Grand Canyon and fly to the bottom. You helped make that dream an experience I shall never forget in a very special way.
So thanks Brett
From your Friends
Jack, David, Michelle, Angela and Lance


June 19, 2004

Hi,
my wife and I spent part of our honeymoon in Vegas, we both enjoyed enormously the "Total Experience" tour, which was magnificent, what made it even more excellent was the guide, Matthew Holes, or "Matt" to his mates, he made our day unforgettable, one of the best experiences of our life time, "GUANO" Matt. We are from the UK, and it was great to meet so many nice people from the USA, especially the group we travelled with, "hi Stacy, Christine, Jeff, John and Anita", we all had a great time.
Again thank Matt for being the perfect host.
Lots of love Dean & Erika

 
PS. I tried to e-mail Matt but had no luck, if he wants to a-mail me my address is,
May 24, 2004

Adventure Photo Tours;
On May 07 2004 I was pat of a group of six people who took the Grand Canyon Total Experience 6 in 1 tour.  Our tour guide was Matthew Holes.  I've been to Las Vegas several times in my life and have toured the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and the Joshua Forest in the past, but none of the others compared the the tour I experienced.  The tour was awesome as were the sites, the helicopter and boat rides.  
The most memorable facet of the tour was Matthew.  The information he shared was unforgettable and there wasn't a moment in the tour that was uninteresting to me.  Even the truck rides there and back were action filled.  I learned alot of history about the Grand Canyon and it's surroundings. 
I could go on and on but I just wanted to take a moment and thank you and Matthew for a wonderful experience.  P.S.  If possible could you E-mail me Matthew's E-mail address?  He gave it to me on the tour but with all the action unfortunately I misplaced it.  I would really appreciate it.
Thank you very much,
Jason Mathews.


May 24, 2004

My daughter and I went on the helicopter tour of the grand canyon.  It was a truly amazing adventure.  I want to commend the tour guide.  He was very warm and personable.   His knowledge of the area, plants, and animals added to the total experience. I can't wait for my son to be able to go on the same tour.  If he does, can we request the same tour guide? 
Thank you,
Iris Pagan


May 22, 2004

To Whom It May Concern,
I recently went of one of your tours and enjoyed it very much.  Our tourguide Dave was excellent.  He asked if I could email him some pictures I took of a Red Tail Hawk in it's nest.  Let Dave know the photo of the baby hawk was blurry so I didn't include it. 
Thanks again.
Wil Deramus


May 11, 2004

 To Whom it May Concern,
On Tuesday, May 11, 2004 we took your Grand Canyon 4 For 1 tour.  Our tour guide was Ralph Lundberg.  I am writing to let you know that he was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable when it came to facts on wild life, foliage and the canyon and surrounding areas. The experience was a once in a lifetime experience and Ralph's passion for the canyon helped make our experience a great one.  I would recommend this tour to family and friends and I would go so far as to have them take the tour with Ralph.  A tour well worth it.
Glen & Carla S.


May 7, 2004

My wife and I  (for part of our honeymoon) had decided to take a tour of the Grand Canyon but were not sure which company to go with.  Well we are VERY VERY VERY glad we went with yours! Plain and simple, it rocked! Matt was our tour guide and we could not have gotten anyone better.  There is no way one of those tours with the big bus could have shown us the real sights with a guide who told us so much about the area.  It wasn't like going with a tour company.  It was more like going to Vegas to see a friend who showed us the sights at the Canyon.  Matt was fun, knowledgeable, and so concerned that we see the real beauty of the area which really made the trip.  Please extend our gratitude to him and the other companies that were also part of the tour.  We loved every step of it!

We will be back and we will tell EVERYONE about your company.

Thank you so much! Joe and Rhonda L


April 2004

Dear Adventure Photo Tours Family,

Thank you, for making our experience a pleasure! Everyone has been so friendly.

On 4/27, we booked the Valley of Fire tour.  Our guide was Jeff Arba.  Putting aside the beauty of this area and all the knowledge Jeff supplied us with, the thing that I was impressed with the most, was Jeff's concern for his passengers.

Jeff reminded us to drink our water, and made sure we were comfortable inside the vehicle.  While walking through a pathway, my 81 year young mother-in-law informed Jeff that she needed to sit down.  Jeff immediately told her to stop and rest.  Jeff then walked over to my mother-in-law and took her hand and walked with her off the pathway.  I must tell you that impressed me more than anything else.

Jeff also noticed people walking through the path (non-tour people) without water.  Jeff immediately told them they need to get water before going any further.

Jeff is not only a wonderful tour guide, but he is a good human being.  Jeff truly cares about people and it shows.  I wish everyone, especially Jeff, continued success in the future.

Thank you again for being such a caring, safe and fun tour company.

Sincerely, Bianca B


May 3, 2004

Donna;

I just wanted to mention how much we enjoyed Dave Alexander on our trip to the Grand Canyon on April 27, 2004.

He was very informative, had a great sense of humor and a great tour guide.  He packed a lot into one day and made it very pleasurable!

He is a real asset to your business.

Have a nice day! Billie O.


April 27, 2004

I just wanted to drop you a note letting you know how much I enjoyed the Grand Canyon 4x4 Tour that was offered through the AACRAO conference in Las Vegas on April 23, 2004.

I had an absolutely wonderful time and was very pleased with the tour with Adventure Photo Tours.  Our tour guide was Don and he was an excellent guide and host.  Everything went very smoothly from the minute I made my reservation to the moment that Don dropped us back off at Mandalay Bay.

Thank you all for making this a great adventure that I'll never forget.

Sincerely, Linda D.


April 23, 2004

Good Morning:

I wanted you to know how much my family enjoyed the Grand Canyon 4 for 1 tour we took with your company on April 6, 2004.  Matt Holes was our guide, and he brought along Sal Ayoob, who was in training.

Matt, who is an excellent driver, provided my family with memories that will last our lifetime.  After lunch at the bottom of the canyon, Matt bumped into three burrows, which my family really enjoyed.  Although we didn't see snakes or scorpions, we were thrilled to dodge jackrabbits on our way to the West Rim of the Canyon!

Ok, so we hit a few puddles along the way, but what a great time we had! Naturally, Matt and Sal were knowledgeable, and they fit right in with our family... a little bit goofy.  My family had such a good time traveling with Matt and Sal, the Grand Canyon was almost a letdown...almost.

We got some fantastic photos from our trip, and hopefully, we'll come back next year to tour the Valley of Fire!  Matt and Sal will need the time to get ready for us again!

Thanks so much, your company really made our vacation wonderful.

Doug and Kathy C


April 19, 2004

Hi Donna,

You may remember us - we booked the Grand Canyon Total Experience and were ready to go late Feb this year and my girlfriend was ill on the day.  You were very understanding and managed to fit us in on the Thursday for a Grand Canyon 4 for 1 tour.  Our guide for the day was Julian and even though it was raining and windy he still gave us a great day out.  He was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating.

We do apologise for having to cancel on the Tuesday but Lesley wasn't well enough at all to take a helicopter ride.  Anyway we are planning to return to Las Vegas this autumn as we enjoyed our first time there so much, and we will be in contact with you to book another tour of the canyon.

Thanks again, Mike & Lesley


 

April 18, 2004

Dear Matthew, 

Sending you those pics I was telling you about. Thanks again for the great tour of the canyon and Hoover Dam. We had an amazing time…you are one of the best guides that we’ve encountered….clearly you LOVE what you do!

 Hope you had a nice Easter! Will email some pictures of the tour as soon as I have a minute.

 ciao, luda and tony from Toronto


 

April 18, 2004

Jeff,

Just a quick note to let you know we had a great time on your tour.  You made it very memorable for us.  Hope to see you on our next trip and we take the Red Rock Canyon tour.  If you ever get to PA please look us up.

Wishing you the very best,  Kevin & Angela B


 

April 15, 2004

I was in Las Vegas on Monday and took the Grand Canyon West Rim tour with Matt Holes.
I had such a good time on the tour.  Matt was a great guide,very knowledgeable a great person to spend time with.  I was the only one in our group not to do the helicopter ride and Matt showed my some great views while we waited for the others.  I was not that impressed with Las
Vegas and the Grand Canyon just made my trip.  That will be something I will always remember. 

I was also surprised at how good lunch was.  I had the vegetable sandwich. The bread was fresh and the vegetables were crunchy.  I did not even need to use the mayo or mustard included with the sandwich. 

I originally picked another tour to take from all the brochures the hotel gave me but they were full.  I was the one that lucked out with getting your tour. 

Thank you for your hard work to make sure everyone has a good time on your tours.

Sincerely,
Jo Ann B


 

April 12, 2004

We had a wonderful trip - our guide was incredible - funny - interesting and very informative and acconadating.

Peggy & Steve T.


 

April 11, 2004

Hello Donna,

I apologize for not getting in touch with you.  I had every intention of writing as soon as I got home. 

Everyone loved "Bread" as the seven year old called him.  Although Grandpa couldn't understand a thing he was saying, he complimented Brett on being a very good driver and appreciated it when Brett helped him clean his pants and shoes off after the big black dog at the ranch hiked his hind leg on him.  Grandpa took it all in stride but I bet two to one odds that his granddaughter will never let him forget it! She laughs hysterically every time she tells the story.

Brett taught the girls songs and gave them all equal time on the trip and although we were running a little later than maybe Brett wanted to be, he stopped at the chocolate factory for the girls to get ice cream.  This was their first experience on a dirt road which they enjoyed very
much and likened it somewhat to a roller coaster ride.  There are no big dips in the roads here in Japan.

Anyway, thank you very much for the special arrangements and helping to make this a memorable event for everyone. The 10th passenger was our  oldest son who is a history major and he enjoyed Brett's commentary on everything that we saw.  Brett gave us details especially on Hoover Dam that we hadn't heard before.

Should I make it back to Vegas with another group, I will be sure and give you a call.

Thanks again, Paula.


 

April 8, 2004

We just got back from our vacation and I just wanted to write and let you know we had a wonderful tour with your company.  Julian was the best!

Claudia M


 

April 6, 2004

I wanted to drop a line to express what a great job Matt Holes did on our tour to the Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree & Hoover Dam.  Not only was he humorous he was very knowledgeable.  We will request him again when we return to the area.

Dot & Jennifer


 

March 29, 2004

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to compliment your company on its scenic SUV trips to the GrandCanyon. I was on holiday in Las Vegas last week and took one of your tours (the 4-1 trip) on Monday 22nd March. I had intended to do a helicopter trip but Iım a wheelchair user and discovered that it would have been difficult to get in and out of the helicopter, as the pilots are not allowed to assist in transferring into the helicopters. Although I had a friend accompanying me, it would have been difficult and I decided against doing the trip. I have done several helicopter trips in various countries and been helped on board by ground crew, so was surprised at this in Vegas. However, rules are rules. This perhaps should be pointed out to disabled people who are
enquiring about doing helicopter trips, as it was only stated after I enquired about accessing the helicopter. But, I wish to thank your company, and our guide on the day, Mike (Worden?).
I am so glad I did this trip as it was an unbelievable experience; one that will never be forgotten. I was disappointed to not be able to do the helicopter trip but this SUV experience more than made up for it. Plus, everyone you speak to who visits the Canyon always says Œoh yes, we did the helicopter tripı but how many have travelled into the Canyon along the
trails? Itıs a unique experience plus as these are only recent additions to experiencing the Canyon we have an advantage over friends in doing it. As mentioned, I am confined to a wheelchair and was apprehensive transferring into your vehicles, as they are high. However, with my friendıs assistance, plus Mike and another passenger on the trip, I was able to get
in and out of the vehicle at certain stages of the trip. It was a struggle getting in and out but thanks to the assistance given I managed to do this. I am so grateful that I was able to get out, especially at the picnic sight on the Canyon floor. It was hard to believe I was there and I kept saying to myself, ŒI am sitting alongside the river, inside the Canyon!ı It would have
been so frustrating to have been unable to get out of the SUV at such a stunning location.
Thank you again. Best wishes. Stephen L
Liverpool, England.


 

March 23, 2004

Just wanted to say what a fabulous day we had on the Grand Canyon 4 for 1 tour on 3rd March.  The day was just perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.  The scenery, the views, the locations and the service surpassed our expectations.

We were really pleased to have Matt as our guide, he was knowledgeable, courteous and friendly, his genuine enthusiasm and love of the area shone through and he was obviously happy to be sharing it with us - a great person to spend the day with and I know that other people in our vehicle that day felt exactly the same.  Please pass on a very big thank you to Matt for making our visit a great experience and one that will live on in our memories.

I will enthusiastically recommend your company to others.

Sincerely, Jennifer & Harvey


 

March 18, 2004

Just wanted to let you know we had a great time visiting the Grand Canyon with our guide Jeff on March 18th.  He did a super job and we all had a wonderful time!

Thanks so much, Jim & Jamelle, Dave & Joan


 

March 6, 2004

My husband and I had a great time on your tour! Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable of the area, as well as all the photographic knowledge he shared!  Thank you for helping us to make great memories of our holiday.

Sincerely, Mrs. Kerri-Ann B.


 

Feb 3, 2004

Kara

I'd like to thank you so much for a great day we had last Monday at the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam etc.  Brett Dawson was a star.  His knowledge is encyclopaedic and answered every question that was put to him. 

Your assistance prior to my booking really made the whole day go really smoothly.  I can't thank you enough.

We will be recommending Adventure Photo Tours to our friends who are due to visit Las Vegas in 2004.

Thank you once again - it was great!

Kind regards

Nyci


 

January 25, 2004
Hi.
We recently took your 6 in 1 tour to the Grand Canyon. Res # 14620.
& we would like to pass on send our sincere thanks for a fantastic tour to our guide Don.
We were picked up on time & nothing seemed to much trouble for him, he was very pleasant & a joy to be with.
In short we cannot praise him enough.
Some friends are going out to LV over Easter & we have given them your companies details, & we have told them to ask if they can have for Don as a guide.
Best Regards Dave N

 

January 19, 2004
 

On Saturday, January 10, 2004, a friend and I took your Valley of Fire tour with Joe Lavryk. He was an exceptional guide; and we had a wonderful, memorable day. He is very knowledgeable about the plants, geology, and history of the area and provided us with information that insured that our visit would be especially meaningful. He was courteous and helpful throughout our tour and is an outstanding ambassador for your company and for the region in which you operate.

 
Thank you for making our vacation so special.
 
Meredith R
Sarasota, Florida

 

November 25, 2003

Dear Sir or Madam

I am not writing with an enquiry but to say a big thank you to Dave Alexander who took us to the Grand Canyon on November 13th. Dave was a great host for the day he was very informative, very funny and a very good driver. Nothing was too much trouble for him. It was our first trip to America and Dave created an excellent impression and we are considering returning in the not too distant future. Once again many thanks to Dave.

Kind regards

Viv and John J(Wales)


 

November 24, 2003
 

Thanks for the awsome tour you gave us last Saturday Nov 22. A group of 4 of us from northern Alberta Canada went on the tour and did not expect the tour to be that spectacular.

 
  With your good humor and having lunch for us ( as well as the ginger pills for the girlfriend car sickness ) made this a great experience we all enjoyed.
 
  We carry your buisness card in our wallet and will highly recommend you and Adventure Photo Tours to all our family and friends. To make a trip to Vegas if only for the tour would be well worth it.
 
Gary and Cathy

 

 

November 16, 2003

We would like to take this opportunity to thanks Mr. Joe Lavryk and also John for our 2 guded tours with your compagny during our holiday at Las Vegas.  Their knowledge, professionalism and motivation gave us a really interresting tour.  Because of them, we expect to come back for others excursions.  Thank you again and say hello to John and Joe.

Suzanne & Sylvain D
Montreal, Quebec, Canada


 

November 11, 2003

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the tour of the Valley of Fire I took with your company.  Our guide Jeff really made everything come to life with his knowledge and humor.  I look forward to taking another of your trips the next time I'm in Las Vegas.

Sincerely, Marla M


 

October 25, 2003

Dear Donna,

My husband and I toured the Grand Canyon&Hoover Dam one week ago and we are still in awe of our excursion.  Thanks to our highly knowledgeable tour guide, Julian, Jeff and I received "first class" treatment.  With only one other couple in the Suburban, we had the pleasure of a private driver accommodating our every need.  Spending nine hours with a stranger can be a daunting experience, but Julian set a comfortable tone from the "get-go."  Julian enhanced the magnificent sights with a spirit of adventure coupled with consideration of his passengers.

Please convey the following to him.  My photos are fabulous.  Our time spent at the ranch was extra cool, and the candies from The Chocolate Factory are the best.  How can we make contact with the candy shop?  I have friends who want to place orders!!!

Once again thanks for a most memorable day.

Sharon C


 

October 8, 2003

Dear Will and Donna,

My husband and I just got back from our first trip to Las Vegas and what we will remember most is our tour with Joe Lavryk! He spent a lot of time explaining how to be safe on our tour and making us feel comfortable.

When we finished the tour we felt as if we were leaving a friend behind!

Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your tours and when we come back
WE WANT JOE!!!!!

Kay L. J
Altoona, PA


 

October 4, 2003

To all at Adventure Tours---

I did my job well--and so did YOU! I searched and researched by long distance to find a tour company that would provide what my friend Judi and I were looking for.

>From my first phone conversation with kara, I knew that your outfit was the way to go!!

Our tour guide Jeff, proved to be a top-knotch man, happily willing to share his knowledge and expertise with all of us. He had an answer for all our questions--and trust me, we kept him busy!! We truly enjoyed his company and his wonderful sense of humor.

Next time I hit Vegas, I'll be calling you again for a new destination.

Thanks again for the enjoyable day.

Sheila G


 

August 19, 2003

Mary,

Wanted to thank you for having our camera found and sent to us.  Amazing, but after being lost in the desert the photos came out fine.

Also, wanted to say what a great time we had on our canyon tour in July.  It was the highlight of our trip west.  Michael knew everything about anything.  Felt like we were traveling with Indiana Jones.  Tell him we said hello.

We will definitely recommend you to our friends.

Thanks again,
Pat & Bill T


 

August 17, 2003
Hello Frank,
              I Am sorry that it has taken me so long to write and thank you for the wonderful day out that you gave to Myself and my Wife And two friends when we took our Holiday in Las Vegas in January this year, but I have had some trouble with my job and I never seemed to get around to  finding the time to write and to thank you for the Fantastic day out you gave us when we booked the Grand Canyon Total Experience with Adventure Photo Tours,To jog your memory my Name is Bob Batchelor and I worked for McDonalds and was staying at the Aladdin,our Day out was Fantastic and was made even better by your Company and the vast Knowledge you gave us on our Day out, I have since recommended my Friend Doug Barnes and his wife Jenny and know that they also had a Great Day out when they came earlier this year, next February I have two more Friends coming out and have again said they should consider booking  with Adventure Phototours and request you as their guide,is it possible to send them some details about the Total Experience trip their E Mail Address is davem3376@
                                                                Thanks again for such a great day out and should we ever be fortunate enough to come to Las Vegas Again we would defiantly be booking a excursion with the company you work for,I will continue to recommend Adventure Photo Tours to anybody I know who is visiting.
                                                                                    Many Thanks
                                                                                               Bob & Chris B

 

July 22, 2003

EXCELLENT GUIDE!!!! KNOWLEDGEABLE, CHARISMATIC AND A CREDIT TO YOUR COMPANY!!! MADE OUR VISIT TO LAS VEGAS EXTREMELY MEMORABLE.

DAVE, IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TOURING WITH YOU. YOUR ATTITUDE IS TRULY ADMIRABLE AND WANTING. THANKS FOR A GREAT TRIP, BEVERLY AND CLAUDE FROM THE TRENDWEST HOTEL, JULY 3RD, 2003.


  

June 30, 2003

Tell Bruce & Marty thanks for a great trip last Saturday to Valley of Fire. We both had a great time. Thanks again for getting my books and sunglasses sent to our hotel. That was far beyond the norm. We will definitely being booking with you again the next time we are there.

Please pass this information on to Bruce & Marty. The book I was so deparately trying to remember the title of is "Thunderhead" by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child.

Dena


 

June 5, 2003

Donna,   LOVED the tour.  My wife also loved the stories Don told all day.
He was great!
We will recommend you guys and especially Don to all our friends.
Thanks Again,
Dave S


 

June 5, 2003

Hi,

We took the 6 for 1 tour with two other friends last Friday and just wanted to write and say thank you for an exceptional day!  It was by far the highlight of our vacation. 

The tour would not have been the same if it weren't Don, the spectacular guide you provided us with.  He was extremely knowledgeable and kind and by the end of the day, we all felt that we had made a good friend in Nevada.  Don is certainly an asset to your organization. Please send him our best and keep up the good work!

Best regards,

Sandy and Jon


 

May 28, 2003

I took the 4 for 1 tour on Saturday, May 24, 2003 and loved it.  Hats off to Jeff (Lithuanian last name?) who was well informed and talked the whole 13 hours while driving flawlessly from wonderful site to wonderful site.  I also appreciated the comfortable vehicle especially since much of the ride was on unpaved roads.  I would do it again in a flash as long as Jeff gets some new jokes.  Very enjoyable and I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see a
lot, learn about the geology of the land, and take pictures.  Deanna W


 

May 27, 2003

Hi All

We are now safe and sound back in the UK with the rain lashing the windows as usual (no drought here I am afraid).

I would like you to pass our regards and thanks for a wonderful and memorable day on to 'Cowboy Dave' and the other guys whose names I cannot recall (one was a gentleman from New Zealand and the other gentleman seemed to have a liking for the prospect of eating crickets without the legs of course ((a taste not shared by the rest of us)), therefore I am sure they know who I am talking about).

One question which could be asked of Dave would be how come 77 year old 'Rosie' could still read her book without missing a line while he was driving off road or for that matter how could two passengers manage to go to sleep? Obviously not quite the rough rider he thinks he is.

If I come across any more good Lateral thinking problems I will be sure to pass them on for Dave's attention.

Anyway many thanks to all and we will be happy to recommend you and yours to anyone.

Regards
Walter & Joyce L


 

May 2, 2003

Just a mail to express our thanks for a fantastic day - one if the best of our holiday!

Special thanks to Dave our driver & tour guide who kept us entertained throughout the whole day!  He has a vast knowledge of all the points of interest, surrounding areas, plant & animal life & is an excellent driver & story teller & great fun!

We were all dead impressed with the whole trip - the hoover dam unbelievable feat of engineering, the helicopter ride down into the canyon just amazing and so exciting, the boat trip up the colorado river so calming with spectacular views, a great lunch on the rim & a trek around to walk it off, courtesy of Franco the other driver who was also brilliant! Great fun at the ranch riding out on the horses and watching the gun fight - a real fun packed day & one we'll never forget....

We're so pleased we decided to see the Grand Canyon with Adventure Photo Tours in this way - it was a hard decision to make for a trip of a lifetime when there are so many options to choose from! We definitely made the right choice.

Please say hi to Dave (& Franco) from all of us - "The Vegas Virgins" & pass on our email address - if he does come over to England we'd luv him to get in touch!

With best wishes, Jane, Sally, Clair, Sara, Gill, Moira & Steph - The Vegas Virgins


 

March 22, 2003

Hi.  We just returned from a tour with Frank.  What a wonderful tour guide.  We had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend your services.  I do however have a favor to ask.  Since photo is in your name, I was wondering if I could get some photos to the people who were one the tour with us.  We went on March 18.
The Man Dan was from Onterio, Canada.  and the couple were from Minasota,
Nicole and Bill.  I would be willing to mail the photos and self stamped envelopes to go, if you would please put their address on.  Would that be possible?  Please return my.  Thank you My name is April W.  Brogue, PA  


 

March 12, 2003

Hi,

I just wanted to write to tell you that our day with Don, on Feb 6, 2003, was an exceptionally great day.  My wife and I travel quite a bit, and he was the best tour guide we've ever had.  His knowledge of the history, folklore and geology of the area was wonderful.  I couldn't have asked for better.  I found myself asking more questions than I have ever asked from a guide, and Don had the answers.  I felt like I was driving around with a friend who knew a lot about the area rather than being led around by someone whose knowledge comes from a company brochure.  I will and have recommend this tour and Don to anyone I know who is going your way, and the next time I'm in Las Vegas, I'll try to book another tour with you.  Your tour was definitely the highlight of our trip.

Sincerely, Dan Otoshi


 

September 12, 2002

I just wanted to write and say that my boyfriend and I took a Grand Canyon tour in July and had a great time.  Our guide, Jeff, was great!  I will definately reccomend this tour to anyone I know going to vegas.

Also, you had asked us about the "new bread" for the sandwhiches- and it was great.  (and I'm very picky).
                                                        Sandra


 

May 25, 2002

Hi guys! Bet you thought you would never hear from me again.  It's been 6 months since I went on the Grand Canyon Total Experience with tour guide Don.  I still talk about it frequently.  My wife and I plan to someday visit you and take the trip again.  She was very jealous!  I have 3 of the most breathtaking pictures hanging in my livingroom and many more to show.  The information that you provided for me regarding taking photos and how to get the most from your picture was invaluable.  Don is one of those rare individuals that not only knows everything there is to know about his "job" but he loves it too and it shows.  Your tour provides so many aspects of our country in their glory in one day that it is unbelievable unless you actually experience it.  Keep doing what you do.  Thanks!!!

Jim J
Bay City, MI


 

April 7, 2002

We took the Grand Canyon Total Experience Tour on April 2nd and just wanted to let you know it was the highlight of our trip to Las Vegas.  The beauty of the tour was greatly enhanced by the knowledge, experience, professionalism and personality of our guide, Frank Acosta.  He made everyone feel at ease and kept things lively throughout.  I intend to
recommend your tours to all my friends who visit Las Vegas and suggest that they ask for Frank as their guide.

Frank, Cindy and Kelly M
East Moriches, N.Y.


 

February 28, 2002

My husband & I took your tour (4 for the price of 1) on Monday and we both loved it. It was a wonderful experience and quite different from joining the crowd at the south rim. You have a gem of an employee in our guide, Michael Wonden. Not only was he professional but very informative and you can see that he puts much effort into it. He made it seem like it was more of a pleasure for him than a job, which makes it even more enjoyable for everyone else.
Thanks to you and your staff. We will pass your name on to anyone we know who is visiting LV.
Jan & Mark G


 

February 10, 2002

I just had to drop you a line to tell you that the Valley of Fire was worth every penny.  It is just a remarkable place and I managed to take some photographs that I was really pleased with for my wall.

I must be getting old . . . I cannot remember the guide's name to save me.  He was awesome!  Don't let him get away from you.  Not only was he extremely pleasant to be with and capable but he knew the history of the area, the geology and the Indian culture and you could feel his passion for it in his voice and mannerisms.  For me personally, he really added significantly to the tour.  Whatever you are paying him, it isn't enough.

Again, thanks!  My wife already wants to go with me the next time we are out there.  She wasn't along on this trip.  Please give my guide my internet address.  I would like to thank him again personally.

George G


 

January 24, 2002

To whom it may concern,

I took the 4-in-1 tour with Dom on Monday, January 21st.  I wanted to tell you that he was great.  The SUV tour was well-planned and very fun, but it was our guide who really made it enjoyable.  He was pleasant and knowledgable.  I've already told every one at my office to take that tour if they have the chance.

Thanks,
Pat


 

September 2000

Hello, I am writing to tell you what a wonderful time my Mom and I had on your tour.  We took the 4 in 1 tour with Frank on Sept 15, 2000, it was literally breathtaking.  I never imagined being able to experience the Grand Canyon like that, with no crowds, no railings.  We felt like we had a personal tour guide.  Frank took very good care of my mother who is 64 and needs a hand every once and awhile, she loves him.  The knowledge that he had of everything on the trip was what made the tour so fun and interesting.  I will definitely be back to take another tour and tell all my friends as well.  Thank you again for such a wonderful time Frank and to the owners for creating such a great experience for tourist. 

Sincerely, 
Jeanne W and Carol W


 

August 6, 2002

Dear Sir,
      On August 5, 2002, I participated in your 4 for 1 tour of the Grand Canyon.  I wish to commend your staff for their professionalism and thank you for a wonderful experience. 
     It was obvious that our guide was well aquainted with the land and its features, and was adept at working with people.  He was able to answer our questions in depth if required, and was able to give a great deal of information about the environment through which we travelled.
     I found this tour to be enjoyable, and one of the highlights of my trip to Las Vegas.  Thank you for such a pleasant experience.  I will recommend your company highly to my friends.

Sarah S
Brantford, Ontario, Canada

 

September 15, 2000

Hi Donna,

Do you remember me?  I'm the girl who troubled you a lot before joining the 4 for 1 Grand Canyon Tour.

Thanks God, we did join the tour finally on 15.9.00.  It's the most unforgettable tour in our US trip.  We had Don, the nice and humourous guy as our tour guide.  He is very nice and rich in knowledge.

During our Canyon Tour, Don told us much about the background history of the Canyon, the geography about the place and the plants there.  We are surprised that he knew so much and he was very patient in answering our questions.  Besides, Don was very kind and nice.  In short, we are very satisfied with the tour and we like Don very much.  We and Don are friends now.  If you can see Don, please say Hello to him for us.  Please tell him 
that we thank him very much.  We will also send him some photos that we taken with him later.

Dear Donna, I also like to thank you too.  It's really kind of you to take my friends to the airport.  It's a pity that I could not see you.  But anyway, once again I will like to say THANK YOU to you.

We also thank you for establishing a tour company like Advanturephoto Tour.  This tour gives another type of experience to us.  We'll certainly tell our friends about this tour and let them share our experience too.

Hope we can join you the next time.

Thanks very much,
Peggy


 

Hi Donna,

I am writing to you to let you know how much we enjoyed our tour.  Jeff was incredible.  He made the trip very relaxed and enjoyable.  He is quite the source of knowledge.  His sense of humour is contagious.

The tour itself was also incredible.  WOW!!!  The Grand Canyon is breathtaking!!!

Thank you for the wonderful experience.  I will definately recommend you to others.

Lorie L


  Will,

 I don't usually take the time to write letters off commendation, however in the case of Frank Acosta I really felt I needed to say a few words.

Frank was a fantastic guide. He was extremely personable, humorous, and a great source of information. As I now know that you and Frank kid around a lot, here's something you can have a little fun with.  In my job, someone who is an expert in a in a particular field is refereed to as a "SME"(subject matter expert). I think you should refer to Frank as a "SME". I have already refereed your company and Frank to a couple of my associates who will be visiting Las Vegas in the near future. 

 Thanks for a GREAT TOUR. Please convey to Frank my appreciation for providing such OUTSTANDING service. Because of Frank's dedication to doing a fantastic job I will definitly take another tour with your company the next time my wife and I visit Las Vegas.

Bruce G
PS, please tell Frank that in a couple of weeks I will send him some "Three Stooges Beer".


Dear Will, 
I would like to thank you (and Donna) for all the time you spent answering my questions regarding your tours. I greatly enjoyed the West Rim tour. As did my family.   You didn't steer me wrong. From what Ive seen, this was the better deal. 

Bill was an excellent guide and a not too bad photographer (just kidding, the pictures were beautiful). 

I am recommending your group to all, as well as my travel agent, she books many trips to Vegas. 

Thank you again. 
Marie P


On August 30, this year, I went on the Valley of Fire tour with your guide Don Shiers(sp?).  He was polite, informative, friendly and very helpful.  Needless to say, I really enjoyed my trip.  It rained that morning, and the day was not overly hot;  It seemed that even the weather was cooperating with us.  I wish I could come back to Vegas soon and take another tour!!  Thanks very much also for the email communications before the tour.  You made me feel like a valued customer. 

Thanks again!
Lynn W, a very happy customer.


We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip to the Grand  Canyon and Joshua Tree forest.  Frank was a great guide, and if we do another trip to the canyon, we would like him again.  We will recommend you to anyone we know going to Vegas. 

Thanks,
The Hudson's and The Gesser's


I just came back from a few days In Las Vegas.  If you are an avid photographer, there is a lot to see and do in the area.  Check out www.adventurephototours.com.  Donna and Erika went above and beyond to make
my photo experience great.  I spent the day photographing the Valley of Fire state park and the formations were unbelievable.  My tour guide Mickey was extremely knowledgeable.  APT gets 5 rolls of film out of 5 from me.

Phil C.


Thank you for the email.  I ended up taking your 4 in 1 tour on Friday the 15th.  I wanted to let you know that I had a terrific time.  Shawn was our tour guide and he did an excellent job.  It was well worth the money.  Keep
up the good work.

Marilyn C


Hi Will & Donna !!

I just wanted to tell you what a TERRIFIC time Phil and I had last Wednesday on the Adventure Photo Tour. I am so glad we picked the 4 in 1 tour. I was most comfortable in your vehicle and didn't need the stepstool even. A special thank you to Mike who made the tour fascinating and so pleasant. Mike was also most helpful with me and my walking enabling me to get to some areas to see the wonderful views. I have never been on a tour where I have felt so relaxed with the tour guide and he so knowledgeable. Phil was most pleased to meet you when we stopped at the airport on the reservation. We had a most memorable experience and one we will never forget.

I would like to take a few of your pamphlets in to our travel agent so she can recommend you to her other clients. We told her all about you. If at all possible could you send me some. I'll give you my address:

Josie P
Thank you again for the beautiful trip and again a special thanks to Mike.

Sincerely yours,
Josie P



On the 7th October we took a trip with yourselves to the Grand Canyon. We were escorted by Don Smiler. The trip was perfect and I would like to put in writing our delight to have such a pleasant and well informed guide.

The whole journey was made fascinating by Don's seemingingly bottomless font of knowledge about the area. He left us with a unforgettable memory...and oh yes I managed to get great photos.

Thank you for your part in this holiday magic..it was a long way from home!

Ralph & Lynn K (from The Mirage Hotel LV)


Hi Donna

Just a quick line to let you know how much I enjoyed my two trips that I had with your organisation. They were both as great as I hoped they would be.

Both drivers I had, Bill and Randy, made me feel safe with their driving and the visits were enhanced by their attitude and knowledge. I am going to collect my prints this morning from the processor so I will get an
opportunity to relive the experience.

I will certainly use you again if in the area and will recommend you to others.

Thanks again
Laurence


 
Will & Donna

We went the Valley of Fire tour during our stay in Las Vegas and it was excellent, our guide on that day was Bill Monks and he was brilliant with all his knowledge. This was a great trip and we will have no hesitation in suggesting this tour to other friends who happen to visit Las Vegas.

The day before we went in our hotel we were given a large tourist magazine for some convention and there was an article on your company which rated you very highly, this gave us comfort before we set out that morning.

Thanks once again for the bottle of bubbly to celebrate our anniversary which we shared with the rest of our travellers that day.

Charles & Janet


Hi,

Just wanted to let you know that my husband and I enjoyed our tour of Hoover Dam and Rainbow Canyon. Our tour guide was great!!  He made our trip very memorable. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and fun to be with. We will be telling all our friends about your tours. Thanks for making our trip to Las Vegas a wonderful time.

Thanks,
Teri and Al B


May 2000

Thank you for creating the opportunity to see these beautiful locations.  The tour was the best part of my entire vacation. IT WAS GREAT!! Special thanks to my guide, Bill Monk, for his great drive, knowledgeable narration and his love for the nature.

Judit P


 

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