Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos End Rapid City
Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos End Rapid City
Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos End Rapid City
9 Days Starting in Salt Lake City (UT) and ending in Rapid City
Visiting: Salt Lake City, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Durham Bison Ranch, Rapid City, Badlands National Park, Oglala Lakota County, Black Hills
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DWWRM18
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 52
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$3845
$2913 (USD)
Operator discount: -$779
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$153
-24%
Tour Overview
History comes alive on this family adventure into the wild west! Travel and watch Old Faithful put on a show at Yellowstone on this epic National Parks tour. Stay on a cowboy ranch, have lunch in a wagon on the Oregon Trail, stand in awe at Mount Rushmore, and say ‘hi’ to Buffalo Bill, each a memory that will have your family reminiscing for years.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Your Travels In Salt Lake City
Location: Salt Lake City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Little America
Meals Included: No Meals
Saddle up for a Wild West family adventure starting with a relaxing afternoon together in Salt Lake City before meeting your travel buckeroos for a rootin’ tootin’ evening Kick-off Party with your Travel Director.
Day 2 : Idaho Potato Museum And Scavenger Hunt
Location: Jackson
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Modern Mountain Motel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Put on your cowboy hats, pull up your boots and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime. Experience the rich history and culture of the world’s most humble vegetable – the potato! Visitors to the Idaho Potato Museum will learn about the many facets of the potato industry from planting and irrigation to harvesting and processing. There’s no place better to showcase potatoes than in “The Potato Capital of the World,” Blackfoot, Idaho! Followed by a potato-themed lunch including potato ice cream! Walk through the town's famous landmark arch of tangled elk antlers and 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. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in town.
Day 3 : Grand Teton National Park
Location: Grand Teton National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: National Park Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 the history, geology, and wildlife from an expert. guide. Later, discover dramatic shimmering peaks of the Teton range rising above alpine forests and lakes in iconic Grand Teton National Park. Travel onward to your hotel for the night.
Day 4 : Yellowstone Sightseeing
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you’ll enjoy a full day’s exploration of the geothermal wonderland of Yellowstone. Tonight, we stay inside the UNESCO-listed Yellowstone National Park, where, from western-themed furnishings to massive stone fireplaces to a national historic landmark, each lodge has its own unique setting and atmosphere. You’ll not only stay conveniently right in the park but feel good about your visit knowing that all Yellowstone National Park Lodges are stewards of the park, keeping a focus on preserving it for future generations. You’ll also enjoy Old West Dinner Cookout where you’ll line up for real western beef steaks cooked to order, the signature Roosevelt Baked Beans, potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread muffins, and fruit crisp.
Day 5 : Immerse Into The Culture Of The Old West
Location: Cody, Durham Bison Ranch
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Sheridan
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we make our way to Gillette, WY and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch at the Durham Bison Ranch. You will be treated to a tour of the 55,000 acre farm housing over 3,000 bison. Tip your Stetson to “Buffalo Bill” in his hometown of Cody and get a glimpse into the Spirit of the American West at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Delve into culture of the cowboy, the role of the firearm in the early days and the culture and art of the Indigenous Peoples of the Great Plains.
Day 6 : Venture Into Rapid City
Location: Rapid City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Alex Johnson Rapid City
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a hearty breakfast, visit the Durham Bison Ranch Tour and experience one of the world’s largest and oldest working buffalo ranches. With around 3,000 bison currently on 55,000 acres, Durham Ranch has been actively engaged in the raising of bison since the mid-1960s. Then your journey continues on to South Dakota and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Gaze at the towering tribute to legendary Lakota leader Crazy Horse being carved into the mountain and learn how your visit helps to preserve the culture of his people. The evening is yours to explore in Rapid City. Or consider an optional trip to the Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony, a chance to see one of America's most famous landmarks from a different perspective.
Day 7 : Badlands Np And Oglala Lakota Living History Village
Location: Badlands National Park, Oglala Lakota County
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start your visit at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center is the perfect place to get yourself oriented for your morning visit of Badlands National Park. Learn about the rich earth, science, wildlife, history, and more. You may explore museum exhibits, visit a working Fossil Preparation Lab, or stop by the park bookstore. Then you are off for some sightseeing with stops along the way to snap your best pictures. Later in the afternoon, you will Make Travel Matter with a visit to the Oglala Lakota Living History Village. It is the entry point to the beautiful landscape of the past and present culture, and of indigenous knowledge of Lakota Country on Pine Ridge Reservation. You’ll get to walk on the trails through displays of living quarters from approximately the 1870’s to the 1960’s with a local guide. Local native artists provide an insight of the culture and tradition through their crafts and storytelling. Your visit contributes to the sustainability and resiliency of the Lakota community for generations to come.
Day 8 : Encounter The Traditions Of Black Hills
Location: Black Hills
Accommodation: Hotel
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 guide Stephen Yellowhawk (or another tribe member).
Day 9 : Farewell Rapid City
Location: Rapid City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Wild West adventure comes to an end after breakfast. Say so long to your newfound friends this morning. Depart from Rapid City at your leisure.
What's Included
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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All transport and transfers shown
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Guests make their own arrangements for arrival transfers, and for departure transfers unless the last day is a travel day ending with an airport drop (see itinerary for airport arrival times). Trafalgar offers the option to purchase private transfers for selected cities. Guests may check at time of booking if those are offered for the selected itinerary.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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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.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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