Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos End Rapid City

What's Included

• Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver

  An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.

• Cherry-picked Hotels

  Stay in cherry-picked hotels that are all tried and trusted.

• Porterage and Gratuities

  All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included.

• Hotel Tips and Taxes

  All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered.

• Sightseeing and Extras

  Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras are part of the tour.

• Audio Headsets

  Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.

• Transport and Transfers

  All transport and transfers shown in the itinerary are included.

• Luxury Coach

  Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

• Optional Experiences and Free Time

  Optional experiences and free time are available during the tour.

• Hotel Substitutions

  On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

What's Not Included

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

• Flights

  Flights to and from the start and end locations are not included.

Dining Summary

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring a smooth journey across the stunning landscapes of the USA. Enjoy flexible sightseeing with audio headsets and seamless transport and transfers throughout the tour.

Accommodation

Stay at the historic Alex Johnson Hotel in Rapid City, known for its Germanic Tudor-inspired architecture and rich history, having hosted presidents and celebrities since 1928. Experience the charm of handcrafted décor and a step back in time during your stay.

Iconic Experience

• Montpelier: Discover the epic saga of pioneers' westward expansion at the National Oregon/California Trail Center. You’ll take a simulated wagon ride, where actors in authentic period costumes guide you through the trials and triumphs of the journey. This immersive experience captivates visitors of all ages, vividly portraying a significant chapter in American history.
• Grand Teton National Park: Head to Grand Teton National Park for sightseeing of its alpine landscapes featuring eight peaks towering 12,000 feet above. At the Craig Thomas Visitor Center, gaze out at the Teton Range rising above. Inside the Center, explore the themes of place, people, preservation, mountaineering and Native Americans as you contemplate the past and future of this park. With your Travel Director enhancing your visit through narrative, drive by Jenny Lake, a glacier-carved lake at the base of the Teton Mountains.
• Yellowstone National Park: Yellowstone National Park. A bucket list destination and a must-see icon. Established as America's first National Park by President Grant in 1872, Yellowstone is famous for its hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lush forests and a variety of terrain including alpine mountains, prairies, valleys and waterfalls as well as a diversity of nature including the hydrothermal features. Explore the Southern Loop of Yellowstone with your Travel Director who shows you the must-sees and highlights, paired with background information of this huge, ever-changing national park. See the splendor of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, keep an eye out for bison in Hayden Valley, and witness Old Faithful blow off some steam.
• Cody: Jump into the playground of the wild west. Glimpse into the "Spirit of the West" at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West Museum complex. Boasting five museums on its campus, this “Smithsonian of the West” will immerse you in the sounds and sights of the Wild West. You'll feel like you've been transported back to a time of cowboys and cowgirls, outlaws and Native American warriors.
• Black Hills: Unlock the history of Crazy Horse Memorial. Learn how construction began in 1948 after Henry Standing Bear, a Lakota elder, commissioned Korczak Ziolkowski, who worked on construction of Mount Rushmore. While the original idea was to carve a face into rock like Mount Rushmore, the monument will ultimately have a full body and horse. There is no completion date yet, but the face of Crazy Horse was completed in 1998 at 87 feet 6 inches (26.7 m) high.
• Badlands National Park: Enjoy the spectacular sights as you make your way through Badlands Loop Road.
• Mount Rushmore: The grand faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial await. View the faces of four of America’s most important presidents - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt - dramatically etched into the granite rock. Mount Rushmore tells the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of the United States. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, visitors will come face to face (literally) with the rich heritage we all share.