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South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer

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Tour Overview

See natural wonders in South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park on this seven-day small group adventure that packs plenty of wonders into a short amount of time. Uncover the beauty of Badlands National Park before you travel to Mount Rushmore, spot buffalo in Custer State Park and continue to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Get a taste of the Wild West with a stop in Deadwood and an overnight stay in Cody. Then, spend two nights at Yellowstone National Park, where you’ll spot wildlife, watch Old Faithful spray water into the air and join a wolf-tracking expedition. With easy to moderate walks, comfortable accommodation and a knowledgeable leader, this nature focussed adventure is big on beauty.

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Trip Code: SSED

Start

Rapid City

End

Bozeman

Destination

United States Of America

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Cabin (2 nights), Hotel (4 nights)

Days

7

Max Group Size

Min 1 - Max 12

Min Age

15

Style

Comforti

Physical

2i

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Jump in a jeep to safari with an expert guide and see buffalo up close, along with pronghorns and elk, in Custer State Park.

  • Marvel at the iconic monument of Mount Rushmore, where a short walk will take you up close to this famous mountain sculpture.

  • Join an expert naturalist guide on a wolf-tracking expedition at Yellowstone National Park in the wee hours of the morning – home to Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Prismatic Spring.

  • Get a taste of the wild west during visits to Deadwood and Cody, two towns famous for their role in the USA’s Gold Rush era.

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included

Inclusions and activities

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Cabin (2 nights), Hotel (4 nights)

Included activities

  • Badlands National Park – Hiking
  • Badlands National Park – Scenic Drive
  • Custer State Park - Buffalo Safari
  • Custer - Crazy Horse Memorial
  • Black Hills - Mount Rushmore

Optional activities

    Is This Trip Right for You?

    Is this trip right for you?

    • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

    • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

    • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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