About the tour
The mining boom may have been more than a century ago, but it’s never too late to strike gold in America’s West. Filled with dazzling nuggets of wonder, this National Parks vacation takes you deep into the golden wilderness of untamed South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. Back-to-back visits to some of the country’s most renowned national parks bring you face-to-face with the monumental sculptures of Mount Rushmore, the explosive geysers of Yellowstone National Park, and the towering spires of Grand Teton National Park. Plus, visits to the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Little Bighorn Battlefield, and the gold rush towns of Cody, Jackson, and Deadwood shed light on some of the 19th century’s most famous battles and barroom brawls. After meeting herds of elk, bison, and other area locals, city slickers can get their fix with a visit to lively Salt Lake City.
Meals
Accommodation
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites or Similar
2 night(s) in Rapid City
Best Western Sheridan Center or Similar
1 night(s) in Sheridan
Holiday Inn Cody at Buffalo Bill Village, an IHG Hotel or Similar
1 night(s) in Cody
Canyon Lodge & Cabins or Similar
2 night(s) in Yellowstone National Park
Snow King Resort Hotel & Luxury Residences or Similar
2 night(s) in Jackson
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown or Similar
1 night(s) in Salt Lake City
Included in the price
Rapid City
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
Rapid City
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive In Rapid City
Welcome to Rapid City! At 6 pm, join your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Rapid City. Excursion To Crazy Horse & Mount Rushmore Memorials
RAPID CITY Orientation tour. Free time this evening. CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL Visit the memorial and museum, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Chief whose renown is derived from the Battle of the Little Bighorn. MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL Visit the memorial, featuring monumental likenesses of four U.S. Presidents. (B)
Day 3: Rapid City–deadwood–sheridan
RAPID CITY Scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest en route to Deadwood. DEADWOOD Tour historic Main Street with Local Guide and hear stories of legendary characters that contributed to the town’s history, such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny. Scenic drive through the Black Hills to Sheridan, located at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. SHERIDAN Dinner at a family-run local restaurant known for its Rocky Mountain hospitality. (B,D)
Day 4: Sheridan–little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument–cody
SHERIDAN Scenic drive en route to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT Guided sightseeing includes the visitor center, the National Cemetery, the Native American Memorial, and the museum. Scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains en route to Cody. CODY Free time this evening. (B)
Day 5: Cody–yellowstone National Park
CODY Visit to Buffalo Bill Center of The West. Scenic drive through Shoshone National Forest en route to Yellowstone National Park. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive. Free time this evening. (B)
Day 6: Yellowstone National Park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive through the park includes Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Paint Pots, and more. (B,D)
Day 7: Yellowstone National Park–grand Teton National Park–jackson
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive en route to Grand Teton National Park. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Visit to Jackson Lake Lodge includes a [LF] Huckleberry Shake, made from the small, high-elevation berries that grow in the region. Scenic drive en route to Jackson. JACKSON Horse-drawn covered wagon ride to Cache Creek Canyon. [LF] Bar T-5 chuckwagon cookout and Wild West Show. (B,D)
Day 8: Jackson
JACKSON Free day. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Jackson with a wildlife scenic float on the Snake River. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 9: Jackson–salt Lake City
JACKSON Scenic drive en route to Salt Lake City. SALT LAKE CITY Guided sightseeing tour. Farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 10: Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
