Hit the Road
A road trip that lived up to our expectations
(Translated by Google) After a somewhat disappointing first part of the trip (Denver and Cheyenne were not very interesting), we arrived in South Dakota where we enjoyed Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, and the Black Hills. We then spent 7 days exploring Yellowstone (magnificent) and Grand Teton (a must-see). The Lamar Valley (with abundant bison herds) is also worth mentioning. Salt Lake City also impressed us with Temple Square. We then greatly enjoyed reaching Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches, which reminded us of our previous 2024 road trip in the American West with its sublime landscapes. Then Mesa Verde, even though the accommodation and restaurant at Far View Lodge were really not up to our expectations (disastrous bedding, deplorable service quality at the restaurant, and interminable waiting times - 1 hour wait between ordering food and service (avoid at all costs)). Then Great Sand Dunes (a must-see and do for those in good physical condition), followed by Colorado Springs with the camper van ascent of the legendary Pikes Peak road (4302 m altitude) (60% oxygen at its summit, we didn't sprint...!!!). Then the spectacular Rocky Mountains, even though we couldn't do the Bear Lake Road due to an absolutely abominable timed reservation system specific to this park, which prevented us from making our reservation.
We retain a very satisfactory overall impression of this trip, even if the "Wow" factor was not constant, unlike our previous road trip in the American West. But it was a different trip.
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Incredible RV road trip in the parks!
The American Wadi
(Translated by Google) A breathtaking trip!
Superb trip, very well prepared
(Translated by Google) A superb family experience, very beautiful trip, it's a feast for the eyes.
The roadbook is really well done, the agency is top-notch and very available.
We just had a little difficulty understanding the organization of the shuttles at Lakes Louise and Moraine and hadn't factored in the cost of the ferries to Victoria (not specified in the roadbook).
But nothing but happiness for 3 weeks.
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Magnificent landscapes
(Translated by Google) This trip took us to 5 national parks, each stop along the way was worth it. A lot of driving, but the roads are beautiful and show us very different landscapes throughout the trip. Only downside, the last campground of the trip had no services, we had to make a few detours to find a place to empty the RV's tanks before returning it to the owner.
A very exotic nature road trip
(Translated by Google) Wonderful stay, far from the big cities in the heart of parks where we encountered many wild animals and surveyed fabulous landscapes.
We encountered a big mechanical problem with the campervan and Authentik was really there to help us find solutions.
This is the 2nd time we have used Authentik and we will continue to work with them on future travel projects.
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Hit the road on an authentic road trip.
(Translated by Google) This is our third Authentik RV trip, after the USA in an RV, passionate about nature in Canada, here's Hit the Road: what a variety of landscapes; from the altitude of the Rockies tundra we passed through Dinosaur before reaching Grand Teton, its vast plains from which emerge these peaks with waterfalls and glaciers. Then there's Yellowstone with its geysers, fumaroles, the mix of colors of the Grand Prismatic Spring, but it's also an animal paradise, they're all there in the wild, how wonderful! And what about our stop at the Antelope Island campground in Salt Lake City, sites located more than 50m from each other where your closest neighbors are bison, how marvelous! Arriving in Moab, it's the grand show of Canyonlands and its endless canyons and Arches with its red ochre chaos magnified by superb sunsets at the Devil's Garden campground, no we're not dreaming, all this is real!!!! Last stop before Denver, we visited Mesa Verde, a magnificent site full of history. Thank you AUTHENTIK and especially Virginie for her good advice and follow-up on our trip. GOOD JOB!!!!
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Positive experience
(Translated by Google) We had a very pleasant trip, with perfectly planned distances that contributed to our comfort. However, a few campsites were disappointing and in our opinion one in particular should be replaced to improve the overall experience. Despite this, the trip remains a positive and well-organized experience.
fabulous, dizzying and varied
(Translated by Google) We had a wonderful stay with our 2 children, the landscapes were varied and breathtaking. A big thank you to Caroline who found us very beautiful campgrounds right in the middle of the parks as we wished.
First big family trip EXCEPTIONAL
(Translated by Google) Our trip went smoothly from beginning to end! We got exactly what we expected, and the campsites were generally very well located.
Fabulous road trip
(Translated by Google) It was our first travel experience in the Western United States.
Everything went as in the road book. It was written in advance! We had an unforgettable experience!
The warm welcome from the Escape Campervans staff, the staff at the campsites, the places visited, the advice from the road book... everything was up to our expectations :) We are delighted with the support of Authentik USA and thank Caroline , our contact on this trip.
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Memorable trip
(Translated by Google) Very good trip in a motorhome, well thought out stages, we are very satisfied.
Really nice
(Translated by Google) Everything went well !
A remarkable 2nd trip with Authentik USA
(Translated by Google) First excellent experience for an adventure in the American West in a campervan, however, this is our second experience with Authentik USA.
Unsurprisingly, our (tailor-made) trip went very well. Our personal contact making sure everything goes smoothly throughout the trip.
From Las Vegas to Rocky Mountain via the arches, Antelope island, Yellow stone, Grand Teton, to end at Rocky Mountain.
Many km (miles), but frankly eye-opening, it's worth it.
Thank you Authentik USA and especially Caroline.
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Good organization of the trip
(Translated by Google) Authentik usa is a very good travel planner. The setting to music of our dream went very well. Pierre Louis was very attentive to our request. Small downside during the stay: although Autentik USA is available by phone and email, the traveler is still quite alone with his problems.
spectacular trip, unique landscape!
Great trip from Denver to Yellow Stone
(Translated by Google) Superb trip.
We particularly liked Yellow Stone and Grand Teton. These parks are beautiful and it was perfect to have campsites inside these parks.
We were in RV and however had a few problems during the trip: the information provided on camping equipment was not always correct.
Important information is that during COVID, all campground showers in Yellow Stone Park were closed. So no shower available for 5 days. We adapted but would have liked to have it before.
Another important information, during the COVID, the Rocky Mountains park has set up "timed entries". We discovered it by chance the day before our arrival and were able to get an entry pass by reserving the day before at 5:00 p.m. (at 6:00 p.m., there were no more places for the next day for Bear lake) .
So remember to check the information before your trip!
Other information: check that everything is working in the RV before leaving the rental location: our water heater for the shower was not working and the assistance was unable to help us out. No RV repair available during the summer so we had no hot water during the whole stay...
Once again, we have adapted but the best thing is to check everything before having a bad surprise.
In conclusion, a superb trip despite our logistical problems. Yellow Stone is probably the most beautiful park we have visited in the US
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trip to the top
(Translated by Google) an almost flawless preparation, a support (roadbook and other) of quality. On site, an assistance number not always accessible (weekend). On the other hand, the places chosen for the motorhome were at the top. We took advantage every day of the breathtaking landscapes that can be provided by national parks such as: yellowstone, grand teton, rocky mountains.
Road trip combinant des parcs starting from Denver
(Translated by Google) Travel to fabulous and very different regions.
Mountains with cold nights at the Rockies, Grand tetons, Yellowstone
And hot in Salt Lake City and Moab
We are amazed in the parks, but outside, there is not much to see
(Translated by Google) Very nice road trip with lots of interesting things to see. Our preference goes to Yellowstone. This park deserves an extra day but above all accommodation in different places in the park, otherwise you have to often repeat the same route and that wastes a lot of time, too bad.
The campsites are very disappointing in the USA and rarely equipped to make everyone feel a little "at home". Most of the time they look like truck parking lots. Too bad when you see the place they have around them... It's the complete opposite of Canada where each pitch has its own little garden and where we would like to stay a little longer...
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