We won't let it go to our heads...but, AdventureBus has been praised in and by...
The Los Angeles Times
The Toronto Star
The Chicago Tribune
Big World Magazine
Student World Traveler
Arthur Frommer's Budget Traveler
Tom Parson’s Best Fares Magazine
UCLA Bruin Newspaper
NEMBA

Quotes from AdventureBus Travelers     
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Thanks for dreaming up such an awesome trip- It was amazing walking in the steps of the Ancestral Puebloans and seeing how they lived so long ago. The petroglyphs were so interesting as well as the cliff dwellings. And the food- Yummo. Thanks again for the planning and hard work you do to make sure city dwellers like me can get out and enjoy the wonders of America that make our country so unique. Hope to see you soon! Mindy Trail of the Ancients July 2006 Thanks again for all the fantastic experiences and of course the great food. You guys ROCK! Hope to see you again next year! Mindy  Colorado Peaks and Canyons July 2007
	I would like to say that this trip was incredible and has likely changed my life. I loved seeing such a variety of places and meeting so many wonderful people. Words can't describe this but it was magical waking up to beautiful sunrises and smiling people. You made this a trip to remember. Thanks, Jered  Enjoyed the experience with my grandson, sharing the hiking. And a special thank you for making Jered's bike ride possible.  Sharon Best of the National Parks Aug. 2007
Beyond all of my expectations! Rates at the top of my travel trips. Great scenary, food, and people. Thanks so much. Art  Grand Canyon and the Wild West Sept 2007
	A great trip! As a non-hiker and a non-camper, it was awesome. I would do it again. Everyone was really great!   Kelly Grand Canyon and the Wild West Sept 2007 This trip was amazing! I learned so many things. Thank you so much for taking care of us non-hikers. I was amazed at how much I was able to do,   Tanya,  Grand Canyon and the Wild West Sept 2007

Stephanie and Ardell- You truly have something great going on here! I love AdventureBus! This is trip number two, and I'm ready for more! I love the bus, the fresh air, and activity, the sights, and the people, (oh yeah, the food too!) If I had the time and money, I would come on several trips a year! I wish you all the best! Thank you! Thank you!  -Mari Best of the West 2004, Moab Madness 2005

"No Regrets! Everything about the trip better than expected! Will never forget waking up by the lake and thinking wow. And then every day got better and better! You must use the Slickrock Campground when it is windy! (like sleeping in a tumble dryer! )I could write pages about how fantastic this trip has been. This trip was organized to celebrate a great bloke's 50th birthday, and its been every bit as special as I could have hoped for. Well done!  The memories are priceless!"   -Barry  Slickrock Express Charter April 2005

"Mountain Biking will never be the same again! Fantastic trip! Thanks to Steph and Ardell for looking after us, and Mo for showing us a good time! We will be back with the guys who could not make this trip."       -Matt           Slickrock Express Charter April 2005

Hey AdventureBus Team! It has been GREAT being on this trip with you... so many highlights... Thank you again for providing real good, tasty food... at all times. I will definitely recommend AB to anyone wanting to do trips like this. May God bless you in your business life as well as in your personal life! Andy, Switzerland, Go North, June 2004

Thanks to you both, I can now pee in the great outdoors without shame! Seriously, I’ve so appreciated the “up close and personal” look/experience: from the bacteria mats (Yellowstone of course) to buffalo burgers. Your expertise has been invaluable and your humor and flexibility has made this week one of the greatest adventures of my life to date!  Jill,  Go North, June 2004

Thanks for the hail, the panic attack, the wet towel, sore knees, and fat lip. Hope to be back soon! MaryBeth , Baja Sun Safari April, 2003 and Go North, June 2004

Thanks a lot Stephanie and Ardell! I had lots of fun while I was in Utah and want to come back in the near future. This trip was an inspiration to me to travel the world and taught me there is more out in this world than just what is in Ohio. Thanks again! Gloria, (age 12) Grand Canyon and the Wild West July, 2004

Hi Guys! Just finishing dinner here in Sedona, thinking about how perfect this little “break” has been. It truly was the perfect combo of good people, fabulous scenery, challenges, adventure, and peace. Thank you for an excellent trip and being fantastic guides. Well done. Alyssa, Go North, August 2004

Stephanie and Ardell, Thank you for your kindness and hard work this week. It was an excellent trip. Your extra help with my knee was genuinely appreciated. Thanks!                                     Katrina, Grand Canyon and the Wild West, June 2004

Hey Ardell, We have sure enjoyed our trip on the AdventureBus. We appreciated the many talents you contributed to our experience-everything from cooking, and bus driving, to the geology and environmental stuff, and fixing everything. You could do anything you want to do but we’re glad you chose the AdventureBus.

Stephanie, We had a great time with you on the AdventureBus. You have managed everything so well and made everybody feel comfortable and enjoy themselves. We appreciated the options you provided for all of us odd ducks and vegetarians. (The food was awesome) and your good nature and calm attitude. Good luck with the bus and thanks for a wonderful trip!                                   

Sincerely, Bill and Joyce
Grand Canyon and the Wild West, June 2004



For me the AdventureBus was the highlight of my 3 months traveling in America. without it I would not of seen the things I saw, did the things I did and meet the people that I can now call friends. if anybody has the chance to become part of the AdventureBus experience jump at it...it's well worth it"
Andrew Phillips - National Parks Adventure

I knew about Adventure Bus from internet because I usually go on holidays with a similar Italian organization named "Adventure in the world - Avventure nel mondo" and I wanted to discover USA in the same way. I took part in the short trip to the beautiful parks in Utah. It was fantastic. I liked and enjoyed it very much. I would like to be able to do it again visiting other places. The people I met too were fantastic and nice. Thanks a lot and please let me know about news on your trips!
Grazie e spero di poter fare altre esperienze con voi!
Alessandra Ferri Italy/California Superloop August 2003

Steph, Ardell, Thanks to you both for making this trek a fantastic one! I’ll be back for another!  Amanda, Super Loop, Aug. 2003

Thank you both for a wonderful week. We all enjoyed ourselves very much.                          Sandie, Super Loop, Aug. 2003

Brilliant week, Enjoyed every moment. Many thanks to you both!                                         Tammy, Super Loop, Aug. 2003

"I had a wonderful trip!! And that is an understatement. I didn't know how I would do on a camping trip when I'm not a camper by any stretch of the imagination, but your trip made it possible to either sleep in or out (of course the two times I slept out, it rained!!), hike when I wanted to, or not, just do what I wanted when I wanted. Both Jake and you made it a wonderful summer of memories and sights I would never have seen on my own."
Joan Helmich - National Parks trip (3 times!)

 

G'day mate, Just wanted to tell you there's a ripper of a time to be had on the Adventure Bus! went on the South West Parks tour and really enjoyed going for a walkabout every day to have a gander at all the beaut scenery there. Some days it was hard yakka but that just made me appreciate the great tucker Stephanie cooked and how bonza the hot springs were Ardell took us to. I'd recommend it to any shiela or bloke from oz who wants to experience the real south west US.             
Cherie Oprea Australia, Best of the West, September 2003
 

"Dear Kyle and Jake,
Hope you managed to get back to base in one piece and that our group didn't completely ruin your bus! I found it really weird trying to get to sleep without all my buddies, the stars, lightning and moonlight but in the end, exhaustion from traveling prevailed. I just wanted to thank you both again for enabling me to have an experience of a lifetime - I cannot begin to explain how much it has inspired me. In fact I have spent nearly all day trying to get a job on the 2002 Winter Olympics preparation team for Salt Lake - figured they might need a few translators, will let you know how I get on.  I guess you know how much we appreciated your hard work throughout the trip as well as your willingness to chat to us even when you were knackered.  Thanks guys, keep in touch and I'll let you know if the magazine article is forthcoming.
lotsa love!"
Joanne - National Parks trip

I went on two trips with the Adventure Bus, one to Baja California and the other on the National Parks trip. Both trips were amazing! I got to meet some fascinating people, with whom I made some great friends, and the trips themselves were well-planned and a lot of fun. We got to see some things
which I would never have seen on my own. I heartily recommend going on a trip with the Adventure Bus."    Michael Button Baja Sun Safari 2002 and Best of the National Parks 2002


"Hi Guys,
I wanted to send you a big huge thank you for providing such a great experience for me. I learned a lot, not only about hiking & camping & hydration & Gatorade, etc., but also about myself. Thanks for showing me all those places, and thank you also for helping me feel better about myself :-)"
Mika Van Raalte - Best of the West

I have always wanted to travel, and for ten years people kept promising me they would go and never followed through. I was tired of waiting and decided I was going to go by myself. I just became a teacher and having the summers off is the best opportunity to take one of these trips! It is amazing how Adventure Bus’s trip schedules are so “teacher friendly”. I was actually thinking about taking another trip because winter and spring break fit into two of their trip dates!! The most memorable moments: meeting new people from all over the world, great hikes, BEAUTIFUL, BREATHTAKING sights, the crazy loud times, the restful silences, experiencing new things, stopping the bus at all the “welcome to” signs and taking a picture (thanks Steph and Kyle!), sleeping on a huge petrified sand dune on a mattress that we took off the bus, where the stars look so clear as if you can reach up and touch them, and of course last but not least,…the BEANS MCDERMITT!! What can I say except that Adventure Bus is totally, without a doubt, an undeniably FABULOUS experience I will never forget, but will definitely repeat! Thanks Steph and Kyle!!                                                                            Sue Young,  Best of the National Parks, 2003 and 2004

A wonderful, exciting adventure with great company, good conversation and memories to last a lifetime. As a single woman, in a foreign land, I felt extremely safe...in very good, experienced hands. One day, with Sue, I laughed so hard......I wet my pants!!!!!"
Selina Pawson, Best of the National Parks, 2003


"Thanks for the Terrific tour of God's Country  Utah is sooooo beautiful and I experienced Incredible stillness, peace, JOY and Happiness.  Thank you for providing the space."

"Yesterday, I filled up with gas; the convenience store at the gas station has taken on a whole new meaning for me. I was sooo happy walking into the store and looking around, like I did at all the stops on the tour."

"I walked Sunset Cliffs on Sunday and Pacific Beach and South Mission last night and was in wonder and awe with the cliffs, the ocean, and the sunset.  I am happy to experience nature in San Diego and happy to be home, work is good, but I do miss Utah's red rocks, warm sun and Adventure Bus dearly."

Dear Ardell and Stephanie, Thanks for a great week. It was a lot of fun and definitely got us out of our routine! Good luck! Jim and Linda Cardone, Slickrock Express, Oct 2003

"Kyle,
What a killer trip!  I'm so glad me & Louie got off our ass and decided to "Ride the AdventureBus".  Hanging, laughing, and cruisin' with you guys was an unforgettable, kick ass time!  Later Man, And keep the ADVENTURE alive!"
Bad Mouth Timmy - Slickrock Express trip
Never allowed on the AdventureBus again...just kidding!

Dear Stephanie and Ardell, Thanks for the wonderful week. You’ve given me many warm memories to get through my Canadian Winter! Happy trails to you all!                                       Joyce, Best of the West, Oct. 2003

Greetings from Svenja
The trip to all the National parks of the West was amazing because the way you organized our days was great. The good food in the morning, well organized cleaning up and then ready to go. You gave us good information about what to do and see at every day. You took care of everybody but not too much..  I enjoyed every single day!
Svenja   Best of the National Parks June 2004

Die Tour durch die Nationalparks im Westen war beeindruckend, alles war gut organisiert. Gutes Frühstück gut organisiertes Aufräumen und dann waren wir schon fertig zum Start. Ihr gabt uns gute Infos zu allen Möglichkeiten des Tages. Und ihr habt euch persönlich um jeden gekümmert, wenn nötig aber nie zu viel..
Ich habe jeden Tag genossen!

Gruß und Dank an euch!
Svenja

Ardell, Stephanie and Minette,Thank you so much for taking us on our adventure into the West. Your experience, organization, sense of humor, and all of your extra efforts made it a great trip for me.
Thanks for everything,
“Hiker” Karen,
  Best of the West, Sept. 2003

Kyle,
I had an excellent time on the Fat Tire trip.  The destinations were of course great, but even better was the experience of doing it all with the AdventureBus.  The bus itself is a gem.  I'll never forget the experience of being on the bus, traveling to a new cool place to ride, or just resting in the company of my new friends.  The food also was excellent.  You and Minette did a fantastic job of getting it all together with good food for many hungry people.   Please keep me in mind when you plan some rides here in SoCal -- I'd be very interested in participating.   Thanks again for the wonderful experience.  I am and will be talking it up to all my friends. Z
Kevin Paugh - FTD Mountain Biking Trip

To the AdventureBus Crew, I just want to say that I enjoyed every moment of this trip. Thank you for cooking, driving, and just being cool people. Maybe someday I will see you all on another trip!  Melissa Bloomberg  Best of the West Sept. 2003