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The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West

The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West

11 day tour from Rapid City to Salt Lake City
Tour Operator
Globus
Departures
Aug 28, 2025 – Sep 12, 2026
Prices From
$4,799
Dates & Prices
This national parks vacation through the American West is what dreams are made of. With overnight stays in the West’s legendary lodges, you’ll wake up well rested within the forested wonder of the nation’s most alluring landscapes. Enjoy two nights within the timber and stone beauty of the State Game Lodge at Custer State Park, two nights under the roofs of the cozy lodges of Yellowstone National Park, and two nights swathed in the rugged elegance at the Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole. Additional dream sights through South Dakota and Wyoming include Mount Rushmore, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Grand T

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Welcome to Rapid City! At 6pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2
RAPID CITY–BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK–CUSTER STATE PARK
Legends of the West After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Rapid City. Visit Badlands National Park to see some of the most spectacular scenery in the region. Afterward, there’s time to explore Wall Drug, known for its quirky roadside signs. Continue to Custer State Park for a backcountry adventure; a [LOCAL FAVORITE] Buffalo Safari with a local expert and traditional cookout. (B,D) LOCAL FAVORITE WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM Awaken your adventurer’s spirit on a Buffalo Safari in Custer State Park. The U.S. national mammal and historic mainstay of indigenous people, the American Bison is a nat
Day 3
CUSTER STATE PARK. EXCURSION TO HOT SPRINGS & CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL
Wild & Wooly Discoveries Travel to Hot Springs to visit the world’s largest [LOCAL FAVORITE] Mammoth Site. Next, Crazy Horse Memorial, built in honor of the fearless Lakota Chief who led the victory at the Battle of Little Bighorn. The remainder of the day is yours to relax in Custer State Park. Perhaps try some fly-fishing, mountain biking, or take a nature walk. (B,D) LOCAL FAVORITE HISTORIC SITES Dig deeper into prehistoric South Dakota with a visit to the Mammoth Site and Museum. Tour the world’s largest mammoth research facility and active dig site, where scientists are currently excavati
Day 4
CUSTER STATE PARK–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOOD–SPEARFISH CANYON
Statesmen, Sheriffs & Sharpshooters Visit one of the world’s largest stone monuments – Mount Rushmore National Memorial – to see the solid granite faces of four legendary American presidents majestically carved more than a thousand feet overhead. Continue to the historic Old West town of Deadwood for a tour with a Local Guide. Then drive the scenic Spearfish Canyon for an overnight at the exclusive Spearfish Canyon Lodge. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE The legendary town of Deadwood is home to the ghosts of the Wild West, where bold frontiersmen and optimistic gold miners set down stakes

What's Included

Meals
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 5 dinners

Hotels

Rapid City | The Rushmore Hotel
First-Class
Rapid City, United States
445 Mt. Rushmore Road
Free WiFi
The Rushmore Hotel Rapid City is a great place to rest after spending a busy day in Rapid City exploring everything the city offers. The hotel is an eco-friendly hotel representing sustainability in South Dakota. The rooms have a fun decor showcasing the beauty and flavor of South Dakota.

Itinerary Dates & Prices

Start Date
Aug 28, 2025
End Date
Sep 07, 2025
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$4,799
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Sep 11, 2025
End Date
Sep 21, 2025
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$5,759
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May 21, 2026
End Date
May 31, 2026
Our Price
$5,599
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Start Date
May 28, 2026
End Date
Jun 07, 2026
Our Price
$6,279
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Start Date
Jun 11, 2026
End Date
Jun 21, 2026
Our Price
$5,599
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Start Date
Jun 18, 2026
End Date
Jun 28, 2026
Our Price
$5,599
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