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Western Frontiers End Rapid City
Tour Type: Regional Explorer
Brochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1

Your wild west tour at its best. This exploration of the American frontier is filled with local encounters and natural wonders?from the Black Hills to Bryce Canyon's spires and Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore to Cody's Buffalo Bill Center. Two nights in Yellowstone ensure you don't miss a thing.

Be My Guest
  • Billings Learn all about Billing's railroad history during a Be My Guest dinner at the historic Billings Depot. The facility was built in 1903 to serve as a hub for 3 major railroads passing through town and is now a non-profit organization. A historian
Dining Summary
  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
Iconic Experience
  • Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park. A bucket list destination and a must-see icon. Established as America's first National Park by President Grant in 1872, Yellowstone is famous for its hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lu
  • Cody Jump into the playground of the wild west. Glimpse into the "Spirit of the West" at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West Museum complex. Boasting five museums on its campus, this ?Smithsonian of the West? will immerse you in the sounds and sights of
  • Mount Rushmore The grand faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial await. View the faces of four of America's most important presidents - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt - dramatically etched into the granite r
  • Grand Teton National Park Get your cameras ready for Grand Teton National Park's shimmering peaks of the Teton mountain range rising up above forests and lakes. You'll love exploring the park's alpine landscapes with your Tour Director who shares details
  • Zion National Park Unlock geological history as you walk the paths and trails of Zion National Park, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. The lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs of thi
  • Bryce Canyon National Park After stopping at Sunset Point this afternoon, Bryce Canyon awaits. You're right in the heart of it all with your accommodations just three miles from the park entrance, maximising the time you'll spend in the park.
  • Little Big Horn There's no better place to learn about the Battle of Little Bighorn than visiting the famous historical site itself. Explore the Visitor Center to get oriented with the history of Custer's Last Stand. With your Travel Director driving alo
  • Black Hills Unlock the history of Crazy Horse Memorial. Learn how construction began in 1948 after Henry Standing Bear, a Lakota elder, commissioned Korczak Ziolkowski, who worked on construction of Mount Rushmore. While the original idea was to carve a
  • Salt Lake City Get ready for the key features and local secrets of Utah's capital on an orientation tour with your Travel Director. Check out its Mormon center and Temple Square as you delve into the past of its Mormon settlers.
  • Bryce Canyon National Park Hello, hoodoos. As you arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park, enjoy seeing the pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, rise up from the valley floor. Explore the visitor center to learn more about the hist
  • Jackson Spend the afternoon exploring the charming cowboy town of Jackson, WY. Stroll through the antler archways at Jackson Town Square before heading to the famed Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and grab a seat on a horse saddle. Walk through local art galle
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
  • Rapid City Get ready for a one-of-a-kind-experience meeting Stephen Yellowhawk to discover the history of his tribe during a festive evening of dance and song. A performer for more than 20 years, Stephen has a passion for dance and sheer determination to
Must-see Highlights
  • View Iconic Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
  • Discover Rapid City, Jackson Hole
  • Visit Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Little Bighorn Battlefield, Visit Crazy Horse Memorial with a guide granting you access to the base of the memorial
Stays With Stories
  • Yellowstone National Park Nothing beats staying close to all the action. Your accommodation for the next two nights is inside the National Park granting you all day access to the park and hotel amenities. Enjoy an evening stroll when the day-trippers are
Whats Included
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Call (770) 888-7231 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18998286
Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
OfferOffer valid through 3/31/2025
Duration
10 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Las VegasWelcome to Fabulous Las Vegas: From glitz and glitter to lavish dining, the desert playground of Las Vegas extends a warm welcome. More than a high energy city of tempting nightlife, the soul-stirring surrounding landscapes make up America's most beloved national parks. Kick off your US National Park tour meeting your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner before settling in for your western adventure beginning tomorrow.

Accommodations: Horseshoe Las Vegas
Day 2Bryce Canyon National ParkRide Through Colorful Zion National Park: There's no better place to admire the Southwest's multi-color landscape than the towering cream, pink and red cliffs of Zion National Park. Drive through the park hugged by red cliffs and stop for lunch at Zion Lodge. Be sure to keep your camera at-the-ready for the enchanting landscapes of Bryce Canyon. Feel dwarfed by the otherworldly rusty red limestone hoodoo spires that rise surreally from the desert floor to Utah's skies. This evening, perhaps join Ebenezer's Barn & Grill and The Bryce Canyon Wranglers for an unforgettable evening of live country music and a delicious BBQ dinner.

Accommodations: Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
Day 3Salt Lake CityUncover the History of Salt Lake City: Fortunately for you, you have a second day in Bryce Canyon National Park, where you'll unlock the park's iconic hoodoos. Next up in Salt Lake City, discover the local secrets of Utah's capital seeing its Mormon center, Temple Square and discovering the beliefs and history of the Mormon pioneers who settled here. Salt Lake City is a vibrant and progressive city with cafes, boutiques and new restaurants popping up all the time - so you'll have plenty of choice as you explore the city today. Enjoy dinner tonight at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers.

Accommodations: Sheraton Salt Lake City
Day 4JacksonNorth to Jackson: Get ready for a change of scenery on your US National Park tour today, taking in views of Powder Mountain and southeast Idaho as you head north from Salt Lake City to Jackson. Standing in the shadows of the Teton Range's icy peaks, this mountain town has an Old West look with a modern twist. Get a feel for the outdoor vibe - home to three ski areas and many rugged trails - on your own. Grab dinner this evening in one of the old-timey saloons and steakhouses destined to fuel your adventures through western frontiers.

Accommodations: Modern Mountain Motel
Day 5Yellowstone National ParkTravel Through Scenic Grand Teton National Park: Grand Teton National Park's alpine landscapes of eight peaks tower over 12,000 feet above you. Learn how, established in 1929, Grand Teton is home to a 40-mile mountain range straddling Idaho and Wyoming with views of wildlife, glacier-carved lakes and alpine terrain. Inhabited first by Native Americans and later American pioneers, Grand Teton is the perfect place to explore over 200 miles of hiking trails and take in views of the Tetons from the Snake River. Get your bearings choosing to join a gentle Snake River Float Trip in the Park, learning from your guide about the park's resident wildlife. The promise of Yellowstone's geothermal wonderland leads to your next destination. Arriving in Yellowstone, stay right in the heart of it all overnighting at one of the lodges in this iconic national park.

Accommodations: National Park Lodges Yellowstone
Day 6Yellowstone National ParkSee the Grandeur of Yellowstone National Park: See how Yellowstone National Park - one of the world's oldest national parks with over 500 geysers - is in a league of its own. At the end of your visit, you'll surely appreciate its vastness, variety of landscapes and terrains, wildlife, vegetation, lakes and geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Alongside your Travel Director, marvel at Old Faithful, the thousand-year-old geyser which has been shooting water into the sky every 90 minutes for centuries. Stop at Lake Yellowstone, containing the largest number of wild cutthroat trout in North America, before viewing Artists Point. Savor a quiet moment at this viewpoint to watch the stunning cascade of the Lower Falls. Finish off an epic day of sightseeing at the impressive Fountain Paint Pot area where bubbling mud pots and geysers invite you to stand back and watch the show.

Accommodations: National Park Lodges Yellowstone
Day 7BillingsExperience Blue Skies and the Wild West Connect with Locals: Welcome to "Buffalo Bill's" hometown of Cody where the "Spirit of the American West" lives on. Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum to unlock the town's history before taking your wild west adventure to the next level in Big Sky Country. At the historic Billings Depot, you're treated to a Western dinner Be My Guest experience. Meet a local historian from the nearby Western Heritage Center who'll share Billing's railroad history from how the depot was built in 1903 as a hub for three major railroads. Get your fix of western hospitality and fare enjoying local Chef Stephen Hindman's three-course menu featuring local produce, a choice of entrees, a seasonal dessert and beer and wine.

Accommodations: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings
Day 8Rapid CityUnlock The History of Little Big Horn Dive Into Culture: Today on your US National Park tour, explore history and living traditions starting with a visit to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the battlefield where the ill-fated Custer led his men against a battalion of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors now known as Custer's last stand. From battlefields to the Black Hills, make your way to the base of Crazy Horse Memorial, an iconic monument representing the Oglala Lakota warrior 'Crazy Horse'. Admire the colossal carved face and learn about its origins during a walk-through of The Indian Museum of North America before arriving in Rapid City. Light up your night on an Optional Experience joining Mount Rushmore by Night with a Park Ranger. The sculpture lighting ceremony culminates as the faces of the monument are fully illuminated.

Accommodations: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Day 9Rapid CityDelve Into Native American Culture Make Travel Matter: Whether or not you caught the show last night, the must-see sight of Mount Rushmore National Memorial makes a dramatic start to your day with the opportunity to take the perfect picture. View the faces of former American presidents etched into the granite rock-face. Later, you could join an Optional Experience venturing into Badlands National Park to explore 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest protected mixed grass prairie in America feeling like you've entered an ancient world. A special MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience awaits this evening as you meet Lakota Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk who shares his passion for his culture over stories of his tribe's history during a festive evening of singing, dance and music.

Accommodations: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Day 10Rapid CityFarewell Rapid City: Your journey through the Western Frontiers comes to an end today. You may depart from Rapid City Regional Airport at your leisure. Or travel south on your US National Park tour through the expansive, rolling prairies of Wyoming to Denver for a complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport arriving approximately at 4:30 PM. Guests have the option to end the tour in Rapid City or Denver at time of booking. You may also choose to extend your stay in Denver.

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