Wild West Cowboys and Buffalos - End Rapid City - 2017

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Stetsons, saddles and spectacular Mount Rushmore-this Wild West family adventure takes in the frontier town of Jackson, the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park.You'll enjoy Insider moments like… sitting in Oregon Trail-themed booths, enjoying a recreation of life in the Old West performed by actors, over a hearty BBQ lunch. Go back in time to visit a g...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • View Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial
    • Visit Jackson, the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park, Cody, 320 Guest Ranch, Black Hills, Bear Country USA

What's this trip about?

    Stetsons, saddles and spectacular Mount Rushmore-this Wild West family adventure takes in the frontier town of Jackson, the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park.You'll enjoy Insider moments like… sitting in Oregon Trail-themed booths, enjoying a recreation of life in the Old West performed by actors, over a hearty BBQ lunch. Go back in time to visit a gun shop, mercantile, and a ride in a covered wagon.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CitySalt Lake City
End CityRapid City

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • Family Friendly
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Grand Tetons
  • Yellowstone National Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • Porterage and local charges included
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
    • VIP entry to many sights

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Day 1 ARRIVE SALT LAKE CITY

Welcome to Salt Lake City. Arrive at your hotel and enjoy some time on your own this afternoon to relax or venture out to see some of the main attractions. This evening, meet your fellow adventurers at 6 p.m. for a Kick-off Party with your Travel Director. ...

Day 2 SALT LAKE CITY – MONTPELIER – JACKSON

Put on your cowboy hats, pull up your boots and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime. Head north and enter Wyoming for your first encounter with the mighty Rocky Mountains. Follow trails blazed by rugged mountain men centuries ago. Stop at the Oregon...

Day 3 JACKSON – GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK – 320 GUEST RANCH

Rise early if you'd like to rollick down the Snake River on a scenic optional wilderness float trip (seasonal). Later, discover dramatic Grand Teton National Park. Travel onward to Montana's Big Sky Country and settle in for big fun at an 1898 homestead where you will...

Day 4 320 GUEST RANCH – YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS)

Giddy up cowboys and girls. There are many fun choices on the Ranch this morning: join a whitewater rafting trip down the Gallatin River or saddle up and ride with a real-life horse wrangler in the Montana wilderness. After lunch at the Ranch, visit The Grizzly and Wo...

Day 5 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

Discover Yellowstone's most amazing natural wonders, including the thundering Yellowstone Falls, a multitude of hot gushing geysers and countless brilliantly coloured simmering thermal springs, bubbling mud pools and hissing steam vents, highlighted with a visit to Ol...

Day 6 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – CODY – SHERIDAN

This morning, say farewell to majestic Yellowstone. Head east to the town of Cody, named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill. Get a glimpse into the fascinating history of the American West at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West where you'll experience the cu...

Day 7 SHERIDAN – KEYSTONE – RAPID CITY (2 NIGHTS)

After a hearty breakfast, your journey continues on to South Dakota. Visit Crazy Horse Memorial where you'll gaze in awe at the towering tribute to legendary Lakota leader Crazy Horse being carved into the mountain and discover the culture of his people. The evening i...

Day 8 RAPID CITY AND BLACK HILLS EXCURSION

The first stop this morning is Bear Country USA, a wildlife park featuring the world's largest private viewing habitat of American black bear. Enjoy a drive through this spectacular and unique park and walk through the Wildlife Center, where younger and smaller animal...

Day 9 DEPART RAPID CITY

Your Wild West adventure comes to an end after breakfast. Say so long to your newfound friends this morning and transfer to the Rapid City Regional Airport for your flight home. Full Breakfast

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Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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  • 4 dinners
  • 2 lunches
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