6 Days | A showcase of National Parks, famous landmarks and incredible wildlife





See natural wonders in South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana on a 6-day small group adventure which packs plenty of National Parks 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. With two nights at Yellowstone National Park, you’ll have time to spot wildlife and watch Old Faithful spray water into the air before joining a wolf tracking expedition. With easy to moderate walks, comfortable accommodation, and a knowledgeable leader, this nature-focussed adventure is big on beauty.
Trip overview

- Start
- Rapid City, United States
- Finish
- Bozeman, United States
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- United States
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- SSED
- Enjoy the changing landscape of Badlands National Park as you explore the scenic loop drive, looking out for bighorn sheep and antelope.
- Visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and join your Crow Nation Guide to learn about the history of the area.
- Jump in a jeep with an expert guide to see buffalo up close and personal in Custer State Park along with pronghorns and elk.
- Marvel at Mount Rushmore where a hike will take you up close to this famous mountain sculpture.
- Join an expert naturalist on a wolf tracking expedition at Yellowstone National Park.
- There are walking opportunities throughout this trip. We recommend you bring good quality walking shoes if you're keen to enjoy a hike - or two!
- Lunches will be simple picnic style so perhaps bring some of your own snacks if you think you’ll get hungry between meals.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Private vehicle
Hotels (5 nights)
- Badlands National Park – Hiking
- Badlands National Park – Scenic Drive
- Black Hills - Mount Rushmore
- Custer State Park - Buffalo Safari
- Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument -guided tour with a Crow Nation Guide
- Yellowstone National Park - Hiking
- Yellowstone - Wolf Tracking Expedition
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 9 am on Day 1 in Rapid City. Please make your own way to the Joining Point listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
2. This trip finishes at approximately 4pm in Bozeman, Montana. No accommodation is booked for this evening. If departing this day, please do not book any flights before 7pm. if you would like to spend more time in Bozeman, we can request additional accommodation for you post tour. Please speak to your booking agent.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.
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