On the Road: Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons

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Explore the iconic monuments and national parks of South Dakota and Wyoming. From Mount Rushmore to Old Faithful, from herds of bison to Mammoth Site — this adventure is big!
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
    • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

What's this trip about?

    Explore the iconic monuments and national parks of South Dakota and Wyoming. From Mount Rushmore to Old Faithful, from herds of bison to Mammoth Site — this adventure is big!

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityRapid City, South Dakota
End CityRapid City, South Dakota

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Reg., City Field Trip, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Rapid City, South Dakota

Getting on/off a motorcoach with several steps up/down; driving about 5 miles, approximately 1/2 hour. Walking about 7-8 blocks; city streets and sidewalks. Remember to bring your nametag (sent previously).

Program Registration: 4:30 p.m. After you check in and ...

Day 2 Rock Talk, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer Park Rapid City, South Dakota

Getting on/off a motorcoach with several steps up/down; driving about 180 miles, approximately 4 hours total riding time. Walking up to 2 miles; sidewalks, mostly even ground, slight inclines, boardwalks, 708 steps (354 each way) on elective 1/2 mile Presidential Trai...

Day 3 Transfer to Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains, Arrive Cody Cody, WY

Getting on/off a motorcoach with several steps up/down; driving about 380 miles, approximately 6-7 hours plus stops. Walking short distances; sidewalks.

We’ll check out of the hotel early morning, board our motorcoach, and set out from Rapid City on our way to C...

Day 4 Buffalo Bill Museum & Dam, Yellowstone National Park West Yellowstone

Getting on/off a motorcoach with several steps up/down; driving about 135 miles, approximately 4 hours with stops throughout the day. Self-paced walking from 4 blocks to approximately 1 mile; level surfaces, boardwalks, some inclines, up to 30 steps in places.

W...

Day 5 Yellowstone Park, Fountain Paint Pots, Old Faithful Geyser Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole Valley Wyoming

Getting on/off a motorcoach with several steps up/down; driving about 95 miles, approximately 3-4 hours. Walking from approximately 1/4 mile to 1 mile at several sites; sidewalks, boardwalks, and indoors.

After checking out of the hotel, we will board a motorcoa...

Day 6 Grand Teton National Park, Free Time Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole Valley Wyoming

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 80 miles, approximately 2 hours. Walking up to 1 mile; sidewalks, paved areas. Extent and duration of walking and other free time activities according to personal choice.

We will board a motorcoach and ride along the sc...

Day 7 Bighorn Sheep Center, Shoshone National Forest, Wind River Casper, WY

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 255 miles, approximately 4 hours including a stop. Walking up to 1/2 mile; paved sidewalks.

After checking out of the hotel, we’ll board a motorcoach and begin our journey to Casper, Wyoming. First, we’ll set out on an ...

Day 8 Casper to Gillette, Devils Tower, Arrive Rapid City Rapid City, South Dakota

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 300 miles, approximately 4-5 hours including stops. Walking about 2 miles; paved path, one steep incline at Devils Tower followed by several gentle inclines.

We’ll check out of the hotel and begin our journey back to Ra...

Day 9 Program Concludes Rapid City, South Dakota

Hotel check-out 12:00 Noon. This concludes our program.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Infor...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,549
Price per day$283
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 6
  • Number of Lunch: 5
  • Number of Dinner: 6
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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