America's Greatest Treasures with Rapid City Start

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Go west for adventure and treasured discoveries on this affordable American vacation through South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah. From the stomping grounds of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok to the lofty peaks of the Grand Tetons, you’ll experience the Wild West with its stunning vistas and historic lore. Pass through the Black Hills of South Dakota where the ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Go west for adventure and treasured discoveries on this affordable American vacation through South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah. From the stomping grounds of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok to the lofty peaks of the Grand Tetons, you’ll experience the Wild West with its stunning vistas and historic lore. Pass through the Black Hills of South Dakota where the legends of the frontier made their mark and stand at the national monuments to presidents at Mount Rushmore, and to Native American legend, Chief Crazy Horse. Follow the trail of pioneers and history-makers to Wyoming—home of Buffalo Bill and the spectacular natural splendor of Yellowstone National Park. From Old Faithful and thundering waterfalls to the desert of the Great Salt Lake, your journey through the American West is a tale to be told for years to come.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityRAPID CITY
End CitySALT LAKE CITY

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Attractions

  • Colorado
  • Denver
  • Jackson
  • Utah
  • Yellowstone National Park

Activities

  • Culture

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Travel Map

Day 1: RAPID CITY

Welcome to Rapid City. Your Tour Director is on hand from 3pm-6pm to answer any questions.

Day 2: RAPID CITY–CRAZY HORSE–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOOD

Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument carved out of a mountain that pays respect to the great Native American hero, Chief Crazy Horse. Drive deep into the Black Hills, through what was Sioux Indian territory, to see the stunning granite faces of Mount Rushmore, a gia...

Day 3: DEADWOOD–CODY

This morning, head through high country, where open-range cattle kings made war on the homesteaders in the 1890s. Drive past Sheridan and then ascend into the alpine region of the Bighorn Mountains, and the site of the Battle of Tongue River. Overnight in Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody.

Day 4: CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–WEST YELLOWSTONE

Proceed through Shoshone National Forest to beautiful Yellowstone National Park which features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers not to mention a wealth of wildlife. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point for views ...

Day 5: WEST YELLOWSTONE. DAY EXCURSION TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Today, explore more of America’s first national park by returning to visit the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and the reliable “blow” of the most famous geyser of all, Old Faithful. In addition to superb mountain scenery, the park is one of the world’s principal wildlife preserves and a photographer’s paradise. (CBreakfast)

Day 6: WEST YELLOWSTONE–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON

Head south into magnificent Grand Teton National Park, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude. Its 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year. Stroll along the shores of beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake before ending the day in the Wild ...

Day 7: JACKSON

Time to relax in Jackson or go with the flow on an optional 8-mile scenic float trip down the Snake River between Grand Teton National Park and Bridger Teton National Forest. This fun float trip passes nesting areas of bald eagles, ospreys and a plethora of other bird species and wildlife. The afternoon is free to explore historic downtown Jackson.

Day 8: JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY

Today, travel to Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital. Set on the edge of Great Salt Lake Desert, this center of the Mormon religion is where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” An included sightseeing tour features a glimpse of Temple Squ...

Day 9: SALT LAKE CITY

Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Salt Lake City further. (Breakfast)

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