Legends of the American West 2024

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One of our newest adventures in the great American West truly immerses you in the legends of the "Old West," from amazing Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills to the vast cowboy lands of Wyoming and on to America's first national park, Yellowstone, finishing within the imaginative masterpiece of nature known as Grand Teton National Park.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • The West is larger than life
    • vast in its myths
    • its landscapes
    • historical figures
    • and monuments... and this 9-day journey takes you to the heart and soul of it.Small groups
    • averaging 24 Tauck guests
    • travel from the grand designs of Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial
    • to the imaginative masterpiece of nature known as Grand Teton National Park
    • and the wonders deep inside Yellowstone National Park… Visit a ranch
    • where you'll experience life as a Wyoming cowboy… go in search of Buffalo Bill and the West of the imagination in Cody... go rafting on the Snake River... and step back in time at Mormon Row inside Grand Teton National Park. Stay inside-the-park at sought-after lodges at Yellowstone's Old Faithful Inn and Grand Teton's Jackson Lake Lodge.

What's this trip about?

    One of our newest adventures in the great American West truly immerses you in the legends of the "Old West," from amazing Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills to the vast cowboy lands of Wyoming and on to America's first national park, Yellowstone, finishing within the imaginative masterpiece of nature known as Grand Teton National Park.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
End CityMoran Wyoming

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Grand Tetons
  • Yellowstone National Park

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - Insider stories about the national parks during filmed narratives by Ken Burns & Dayton Duncan Small groups averaging 24 Tauck guests Private guided Buffalo Safari in a touring vehicle in Custer State Park In historic Cody, attend a performance of the world-famous Cody Nite Rodeo (Jun - Aug) A firsthand look at life as a cowboy at the historic TA Ranch in Wyoming

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Welcome to Rapid City

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Hotel Alex Johnson.

A transfer is included from Rapid City Airport to Hotel Alex Johnson in downtown Rapid City, gateway to the Black Hills. This is where the antelope roam… along with bighorn sheep, elk, mountain lions, feral burros, and one of the last great herds of bison. Join us this e...
Day 2 Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse

Begin the day with a private, guided Buffalo Safari in a touring vehicle in South Dakota's Custer State Park – home to a herd of approximately 1,500 bison! Then, majestic landscapes await you on a scenic drive in the Black Hills, wh...

Day 3 How to be a cowboy... a day at a ranch

Depart this morning for a journey to the T-A Ranch in Buffalo, Wyoming. The T-A is a steeped in cowboy history and lore, the site of a pitched battle in the famous Johnson County War of 1892, which pit rival ranchers and their hired...

Day 4 Cody, Buffalo Bill & the rodeo

Head out for Cody this morning, traveling through some fantastic scenery in Bighorn National Forest – a landscape that's ever-changing, of alpine meadows, waterfalls, glacier-carved valleys and mountain ranges. Continue on to Cody (...

Day 5 Yellowstone National Park and Mammoth Hot Springs

Travel to Yellowstone National Park this morning, where you'll spend two nights in two different parts of the park – America's first national park – described by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan as "America's best idea." You'l...

Day 6 Yellowstone's Grand Canyon & geysers

This morning, take a guided tour of some of Yellowstone's 10,000 geothermal wonders including hot springs, waterfalls, fumaroles and mudpots. Stand in awe at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, carved by the Yellowstone River, plun...

Day 7 The Tetons, Jackson & Mormon Row

Your Wyoming trip takes you through awe-inspiring scenes of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park, stopping at Jenny Lake, the tranquil center of a landscape of jagged peaks of the Teton Range and alpine forest frequented by moo...

Day 8 A float trip on the Snake River

Immerse yourself in the valleys of the Tetons on a guided float trip* down the Snake River inside Grand Teton National Park, through miles of stunning river landscapes that lie in the shadow of the mountains – always in the furtive ...

Day 9 Journey Home

Tour ends: Jackson.

Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Jackson Lake Lodge to Jackson Hole Airport (approximately 35 - 45 minutes). You should allow at least two hours for check-in.

MEALS : B

PORTOFCALL : Moran Wyoming

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,990
Price per day$666
Last Updated: 4/15/2024

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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