Wild West Cowboys and Buffalos End Denver

Wild West Cowboys and Buffalos End Denver

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Bonneville Salt Flats near Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City

Bonneville Salt Flats near Salt Lake City

Day 1
Mount Moran in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park

Mount Moran in Grand Teton National Park

Day 3
West Yellowstone
West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone

Day 3
Jackson

Jackson, USA

Day 3
Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Falls

Day 4
Cody

Ghost town in Cody

Day 5
Mount Rushmore near Rapid City
Rapid City

Mount Rushmore near Rapid City

Days 6-9
Crazy Horse Memorial
Crazy Horse Memorial

Crazy Horse Memorial

Day 6
Badlands Nat. Park, USA
Badlands National Park

Badlands Nat. Park, USA

Day 7
An aerial view of the Black Hills
Black Hills

An aerial view of the Black Hills

Day 8
Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore

Day 8
Denver Colorado
Denver

Denver Colorado

Day 9
A Trafalgar Coach

A Trafalgar Coach

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$3875

$3454

Wild West Cowboys and Buffalos End Denver

9 Days Starting in Salt Lake City, USA and ending in Denver, USA

Visiting: Salt Lake City, Montpelier, Idaho, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, West Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Cody, Billings, Gillette, Crazy Horse Memorial, Rapid City, Oglala Lakota Living History Village, Badlands National Park, Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Denver

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

DWWADN26

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $3875 $3454 (USD) Operator discount: -$320 Tourhub's Discount: -$101 -11%

NB: Prices correct on 23-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the Wild West with the "Wild West Cowboys and Buffalos End Denver" tour. Starting in Salt Lake City, this adventure takes you through iconic American landscapes and cultural landmarks. Experience the rich Indigenous culture in Billings, explore the majestic Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, and marvel at the monumental Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore. Engage with the vibrant history of the Lakota tribe at the Oglala Lakota Living History Village and enjoy a unique cultural evening with Stephen Yellowhawk. With expertly guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and immersive experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and culture, concluding in the vibrant city of Denver. Enjoy the luxury of a well-curated itinerary with meals, transport, and exclusive experiences included, ensuring a memorable family adventure.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Crazy Horse Memorial with access to base of memorial
  • Discover Jackson Hole, Billings, Rapid City
  • Visit National Oregon/California Trail Center, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Oglala Lakota Living History Museum, Badlands National Park, the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore

Make Travel Matter®

Philip: Travel to the past at the Oglala Lakota Living History Village and gain valuable insights into the culture and Indigenous knowledge of Lakota Country. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10 & 11: Reduced Inequalities & Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Rapid City: Get ready for a one-of-a-kind-experience meeting Stephen Yellowhawk to discover the history of his tribe during a festive evening of dance and song. A performer for more than 20 years, Stephen has a passion for dance and sheer determination to promote his Native American culture. Raised by his grandparents from the Lakota tribe and Onondaga Iroquois tribe, Stephen will share his family and tribal history, culture, and traditions with you. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

Be My Guest

Billings: Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience at Billings Depot. Greeted by hosts from Billings Depot and 406 Native Roots, unlock Native American culture over an educational presentation about Montana’s local tribes before you join in on the fun. You'll learn how to build a tipi using unique methods mastered by various Native tribes and how to braid your own sacred sweetgrass, which is used during smudging ceremonies. You can even take home your braided sweetgrass as a keepsake. Then dig into dinner prepared by award winning Chef, Stephen Hindman of Stacked, a Montana Grill and sipping on beverages provided by BarMT, a local taproom. Sampling Native American Fry bread with apples and cinnamon is the perfect finish to a big evening.

Stays with Stories

Rapid City: Since opening its doors on July 1, 1928, the Alex Johnson Hotel hotel has played host to several presidents, countless celebrities, and some say a few spirits of its own. The handcrafted décor and Germanic Tudor-inspired architecture will leave you feeling that every step you take is a step back in time.

Places You'll See

Ghost town in Cody

Ghost town in Cody

Itinerary

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Day 1: Start Your Travels In Salt Lake City

Bonneville Salt Flats near Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City skyline

Location: Salt Lake City

Accommodation: Little America

Accommodation Name: Little America

Meals Included: Dinner

Saddle up for a Wild West family adventure starting with a relaxing afternoon together in Salt Lake City before meeting your travel companions for a rootin’ tootin’ evening Kick-off Party with your Travel Director.

Day 2: National Oregon/California Trail Center

Location: Montpelier, Idaho, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Accommodation: Modern Mountain Motel

Accommodation Name: Modern Mountain Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Relive the adventures of an 1850s westbound wagon train with a visit to the National Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho. Accompanied by actors playing wagon masters and pioneers, you'll journey back in time, exploring historically accurate attractions, including a gun shop, mercantile, and a ride in a covered wagon. After a picnic-style lunch at the Center, you're off to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where you can walk through the town's famous landmark arch of tangled elk antlers. Step back in time as you explore the Town Square with its Western boardwalks, craft boutiques and ice cream shops, all surrounded by the majestic Rockies.

Day 3: Visit Grand Teton National Park

Jackson, USA
Mount Moran in Grand Teton National Park
Jackson, USA
West Yellowstone
Grand Teton National Park, USA

Location: Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, West Yellowstone

Accommodation: Kelly Inn West Yellowstone

Accommodation Name: ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Family fun awaits every day of this trip and today is no exception. If the season is right, today is your chance to get out on the water for some adventures. Rise early to float down the Snake River on an optional, scenic wilderness float trip. It’s the most relaxing way to experience the river as you learn about its history, geology, and wildlife from an expert guide. Travel onward to your hotel for the night.

Day 4: Yellowstone Sightseeing

Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Falls

Location: Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

Accommodation: Kelly Inn West Yellowstone

Accommodation Name: ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you’ll enjoy a full day’s exploration of the geothermal wonderland of Yellowstone. You’ll join your Travel Director, marveling at Old Faithful, the thousand-year old geyser which has been shooting up water every 90 minutes for centuries. See the wonders of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone whose colors and shapes are a sight to behold. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy on your own terms.

Day 5: Immerse Into The Culture Of The Old West

Ghost town in Cody
Cody, USA
Ghost town in Cody

Location: Cody, Billings

Accommodation: Alex Johnson Rapid City

Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Billings

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

You’ll get a glimpse into “Spirit of the West” at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West museum complex. As you wander through this huge set of exhibits, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back to a time of cowboys and cowgirls, lawmen and brave Native American warriors. The complex gives you the opportunity to explore the Buffalo Bill Museum, Plains Indians Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, or the Draper Natural History Museum. Round out the day with a Be My Guest experience at Billings Depot where you’ll meet the owners 406 Native Roots, an Indigenous arts and education center, before dining in a historic train terminal. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about tipis and engage in a sweetgrass braiding activity led by a local Indigenous artist.

Day 6: Venture Into Rapid City

Chapel in the Hills, Rapid City
Crazy Horse Memorial
Aerial view of Rapid City
Mount Rushmore near Rapid City

Location: Gillette, Crazy Horse Memorial, Rapid City

Accommodation: Alex Johnson Rapid City

Accommodation Name: Alex Johnson Rapid City

Meals Included: Breakfast

Continue your discovery of the Wild West heading through the "Energy Capital of the US," Gillette, WY. Then, travel to South Dakota to spend the afternoon getting familiar with a famed Lakota warrior at Crazy Horse Memorial. You’ll gaze in awe of this colossal carved tribute to Crazy Horse, which you’ll learn is the largest mountain carving in the world.

Day 7: Explore Badlands National Park Make Travel Matter

Chapel in the Hills, Rapid City
Badlands Nat. Park, USA
Mount Rushmore near Rapid City
Aerial view of Rapid City

Location: Rapid City, Oglala Lakota Living History Village, Badlands National Park

Accommodation: Alex Johnson Rapid City

Accommodation Name: Alex Johnson Rapid City

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a visit to the Oglala Lakota Living History Village, introducing you to the beautiful landscape of the past and present Lakota culture, and of indigenous knowledge of Pine Ridge Reservation. Your visit contributes to the sustainability and resiliency of the Lakota community. Walk with a local guide on the trails through displays of living quarters used through the 19th and 20th centuries. Meet local artists who, through crafts and storytelling, provide insight into their cultures and traditions. Later, visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, the perfect place to prepare for your visit of Badlands National Park. Learn about the local earth science, wildlife and history as you explore museum exhibits, visit a working Fossil Preparation Lab or learn about Indigenous communities who one inhabited the land.

Day 8: Encounter The Traditions Of Black Hills Make Travel Matter

Black Hills, USA
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore
An aerial view of the Black Hills
Chapel in the Hills, Rapid City
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore near Rapid City
Aerial view of Rapid City

Location: Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Rapid City

Accommodation Name: Alex Johnson Rapid City

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, head for the famous Black Hills of South Dakota to view the giant faces of former American presidents etched in the stone cliffs of Mount Rushmore. This evening, join your fellow adventurers at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and Farewell Dinner featuring your Lakota Sioux Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk (or another tribe member).

Day 9: Depart Denver

Aerial view of Rapid City
City skyline of Denver Colorado
Chapel in the Hills, Rapid City
Mount Rushmore near Rapid City
Denver Colorado

Location: Rapid City, Denver

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your adventure through the Wild West has come to an end but the memories created will last forever.

What's Included

  • Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver

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

  • Cherry-picked Hotels

    The tour includes cherry-picked hotels that are all tried and trusted.

  • Porterage and Gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.

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What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional activities, and other personal purchases are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

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

  • Flights

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

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

Dining Summary

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

    Travel in style and comfort with luxury air-conditioned coaches equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring a seamless journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Wild West.

    Accommodation

    Experience the charm of historic stays with accommodations like the Alex Johnson Hotel in Rapid City, known for its Germanic Tudor-inspired architecture, and the ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone, offering comfort after a day of exploration.

    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.
  • Check out our Q&As

    • What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?

      The tour includes a visit to the Oglala Lakota Living History Village where you can learn about Lakota culture and indigenous knowledge. You will also meet Stephen Yellowhawk, a Lakota Sioux Tribe Member, who will share his tribe's history through dance and song. Additionally, in Billings, you will participate in a Be My Guest experience where you can learn about Native American culture, including how to build a tipi and braid sweetgrass.

    • What activities are available at the National Oregon/California Trail Center?

      At the National Oregon/California Trail Center, you can relive the adventures of an 1850s westbound wagon train. The experience includes actors playing wagon masters and pioneers, exploring historically accurate attractions such as a gun shop and mercantile, and a ride in a covered wagon.

    • What can I expect during the visit to Yellowstone National Park?

      During the visit to Yellowstone National Park, you will explore the geothermal wonders, including Old Faithful, which erupts every 90 minutes. You will also see the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and have the evening to explore on your own.

    • What is the significance of the Crazy Horse Memorial visit?

      The Crazy Horse Memorial is a colossal carved tribute to the Lakota warrior Crazy Horse. It is the largest mountain carving in the world, and during the visit, you will learn about its history and significance.

    • What is included in the Be My Guest experience in Billings?

      In Billings, the Be My Guest experience includes an educational presentation about Montana's local tribes, learning how to build a tipi, braiding sacred sweetgrass, and enjoying a dinner prepared by award-winning Chef Stephen Hindman.

    • What is the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Rapid City?

      In Rapid City, the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience includes meeting Stephen Yellowhawk, who will share the history and culture of his tribe through dance and song. This experience supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

    • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

      The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

    • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

      Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

    • How long has the tour company been trading?

      Since 1947

    • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

      Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

    • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

      Yes

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