America's Cowboy Country

What's Included

• Visit to Badlands National Park

  Experience the rugged beauty of Badlands National Park along the famed Loop Road.

• Visit to Mount Rushmore

  Marvel at the scale and patriotic energy of Mount Rushmore.

• Visit to Yellowstone National Park

  Explore Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world.

• Visit to Deadwood

  Explore Deadwood, a National Historic Landmark that pays tribute to the Wild West.

• Visit to Crazy Horse Memorial

  Learn about Lakota Native Americans at Crazy Horse and Tatanka: Story of the Bison.

• Traditional Chuck Wagon Dinner

  The Wild West comes to life during a traditional chuck wagon dinner.

• Visit to Buffalo Bill Center of the West

  Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a tribute to one of the most well-known figures of the Old West.

• Visit to Grand Teton National Park

  Wind through Grand Teton National Park, home to the youngest peaks in the Rockies.

What's Not Included

• Meals

  Meals are not included unless specified in the itinerary.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities and excursions are not included in the tour price.
  
  

Experiences

Learn about Lakota Native Americans at Crazy Horse and Tatanka: Story of the Bison.”Explore Deadwood, a National Historic Landmark that pays tribute to the Wild West.

Culinaries

The Wild West comes to life during a traditional chuck wagon dinner.

Must See

Marvel at the scale and patriotic energy of Mount Rushmore.Experience rugged Badlands National Park along the famed Loop Road.Explore Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world.Visit rambling Deadwood, a National Historic Landmark.

Choice Highlights

Badlands National Park Badlands National Park is a national park in southwestern South Dakota that protects 242,756 acres of chiseled spires, deep canyons and prairie grassland in the state. The name comes from the difficult travels over the rough terrain said to be ‘bad land.’ The geologic deposits here contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Today, bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs and black footed ferrets live here.

Custer State Park Custer State Park is a state park and wildlife reserve in the Black Hills of southwestern South Dakota. The park is South Dakota’s first and largest state park. The park covers an area of over 71,000 acres and features many wild animals. The park is famous for its scenery and picturesque drives and is home to a famous herd of 1500 free roaming bison, as well as elk, deer, mountain goats, and mountain lions.

Crazy Horse Memorial Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain sculpture now in progress, is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The nine-story-high face of Crazy Horse, a visionary leader committed to preserving the traditions and values of the Lakota way of life, was completed in 1998 when work shifted to the 22-story-high massive horse’s head. The work was begun in 1948 by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski at the request of Native Americans. Korczak determined that the memorial would be more than just a sculpture…it would be a humanitarian project telling present and future generations the story of Native American peoples by collecting and preserving outstanding examples of Indian culture and heritage. Visitors to the memorial can view the progress of the sculpture as well as tour an Indian museum, cultural center, the sculptor’s studio and orientation center. Although Korczak died in 1982, his wife, Ruth, and their family continue the project working with the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation.

Mt. Rushmore Mount Rushmore is a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore near Keystone, South Dakota. Mt. Rushmore features 60 foot sculptures of the heads of four U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The faces were sculpted between 1934 and 1939. Mt. Rushmore attracts more than 2 million people annually.

Deadwood Deadwood is a city in South Dakota that is named after the dead trees found in its valley. Deadwood became a popular destination during the Black Hills Gold rush in the mid to late 1870s when prospectors discovered gold. The town's population quickly swelled as folks came seeking their fortune. Today, Deadwood maintians its historic roots, and instead of gold, folks come to get a taste of life in the Wild West.

Buffalo Bill Center of the West Founded in 1917, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is a complex of five museums featuring art and artifacts of the American West. The purpose of the museum was to preserve the legacy and vision of Colonial Will F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. The five museums in the complex are the Plains Indians Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, Cody Firearms Museum, and the Draper Natural History Museum.

Yellowstone National Park It's a wonderland with the world's largest collection of geysers! Yellowstone is a National Park primarily located in the state of Wyoming, but it also extends into Montana and Idaho. It was established as a national park on March 1st, 1872. Yellowstone is said to be the first national park in the world. The park is famous for its wildlife and geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, which is one of the most popular features of the park. Yellowstone comprises an area of 3,468.4 square miles featuring lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges.

Jackson Hole Jackson Hole, originally called Jackson’s Hole, is a valley located in Wyoming. The word “Hole” derives from language used by early trappers or mountain men who primarily entered the valley from the north and east and had to descend along relatively steep slopes, giving the sensation of entering a hole. These low-lying valleys are surrounded by mountains and contain rivers and streams which were good habitat for beaver and other fur-bearing animals.



Grand Tetons Rising above a scene offering extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and Alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands monument to the people who fought to protect it. The stunning beauty and abundant wildlife and vegetation found here have drawn visitors for more than 11,000 years.

Mode of Transport

Travel through America's Cowboy Country with comfortable transportation provided between destinations, including scenic drives through the Bighorn Mountains and Grand Teton National Park. Enjoy guided tours and visits to iconic landmarks such as Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park.

Accommodation

Stay at the historic Alex Johnson Hotel in Rapid City for three nights, followed by a night at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Buffalo, Wyoming. Enjoy the rustic charm of Buffalo Bill Village Holiday Inn and Cabins in Cody, and relax at The Lodge at Jackson Hole for two nights.