3 years ago my husband and I decided we wanted to take our sons, their wives and some close family friends on a trip to Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons. We didn't want to rent a car and drive ourselves nor did we want to be on a bus with 30 other people. I hunted around on the Internet, spoke to many different tour operators and eventually found Rowan of VIP Adventure Travel, Rowan and I talked for weeks via phone and email to determine the best time to travel, the best way to see the parks, where to stay, where to eat and how to plan the trip, even down to when to stop and buy snacks for the van we would be in for 7 days. We decided on the week of Memorial Day 2014 and set about making reservations and final details. Rowan suggested we fly into Montana, stay at the Chico Hot Springs for 2 nights while we get adjusted to the time and see the northern end of the park. What a smart and perfect way to start the trip. Rowan was at the airport waiting for us with a beautiful comfortable van, made us feel welcome and started us on our weeks adventure. During the day we laughed, played games in the van, asked Rowan a million questions as he drove us through the country to the most spectacular spots to see wildlife and scenery. He suggested where to have dinner, what time to leave to see the best of Montana and head into Wyoming for the parks. Rowan was organized, detail oriented, prepared and enjoyable. He took us places we would not have seen had we driven on our own. He knew where the best waterfalls were, the best hiking trails, the best off the beaten path trails were and the best place to see wildlife. We spent a fabulous week with Rowan, seeing Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons from the inside out making it s trip we would never forget. We still talk about the trip, remember the great times and fun we had and we owe the experience to Rowan. It was a gamble to hire a private tour guide to spend a whole week with but it was the best decision we ever made. Rowan and VIP travel made our visit to the parks a once in a lifetime experience. I would highly recommend using Rowan for a private tour of the parks. He knows the park inside out and you won't regret hiring Rowan for a trip that's worth taking. read more