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Western Frontiers End Rapid City

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Western Frontiers End Rapid City

10 Days Starting in Las Vegas, USA and ending in Rapid City, USA

Visiting: Las Vegas, Zion National Park, Salt Lake City, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Billings, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Black Hills, Rapid City

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

DWFTRZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History

From: $4150 $3842 Operator discount: -$308

NB: Prices correct on 23-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Western Frontiers, starting in the vibrant city of Las Vegas and culminating in Rapid City. This tour takes you through some of the USA's most iconic landscapes, including the majestic Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone, and the towering peaks of Grand Teton. Experience the rich history and culture of the American West with visits to the Buffalo Bill Center, Little Bighorn Battlefield, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Enjoy unique cultural encounters, such as a festive evening with Lakota Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk, and a historical dinner at the Billings Depot. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury coach, with accommodations inside Yellowstone National Park for an immersive experience. This tour promises breathtaking scenery, cultural insights, and unforgettable memories.

Highlights

  • Discover Rapid City and Jackson Hole.

  • Visit Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks.

  • View the iconic Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

  • Experience a festive evening of dance and song with Stephen Yellowhawk in Rapid City.

  • Explore the history of Billings' railroad at the historic Billings Depot.

  • Marvel at Old Faithful and the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone National Park.

  • Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Little Bighorn Battlefield.

  • Admire the Crazy Horse Memorial and learn about its origins.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas

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Location: Las Vegas

Accommodation Name: Horseshoe Las Vegas

Meals Included: Dinner

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.

Day 2: Ride Through Colorful Zion National Park

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Location: Zion National Park

Accommodation: Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel

Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

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.

Day 3: Uncover Bryce Canyon And Salt Lake City

Location: Salt Lake City

Accommodation: Sheraton Salt Lake City

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Salt Lake City

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day 4: North To Jackson

Location: Jackson

Accommodation: Modern Mountain Motel

Accommodation Name: Modern Mountain Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 5: Travel Through Scenic Grand Teton National Park

Location: Grand Teton National Park

Accommodation: National Park Lodges Yellowstone

Accommodation Name: National Park Lodges Yellowstone

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 6: See The Grandeur Of Yellowstone National Park

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Location: Yellowstone National Park

Accommodation: National Park Lodges Yellowstone

Accommodation Name: National Park Lodges Yellowstone

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 7: Experience Big Sky And The Wild West Connect With Locals

Location: Billings

Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings

Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Billings

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day 8: Unlock The History Of Little Big Horn Dive Into Culture

Location: Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Accommodation: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites

Accommodation Name: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 9: Delve Into The Black Hills Of South Dakota Make Travel Matter

Location: Black Hills

Accommodation: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites

Accommodation Name: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day 10: Farewell Rapid City

Location: Rapid City

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included to ensure a smooth and informative journey.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Stay in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted for quality and comfort.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included, so you don't have to worry about tipping.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour package.

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

    Enjoy breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals included in the tour.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    Experience must-see sightseeing and surprise extras throughout the tour.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing, ensuring you don't miss any details.

  • All transport and transfers shown

    All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

    Travel in comfort with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    Optional experiences and free time are available for you to explore at your own pace.

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What's Not Included

  • Flights

    Flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

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

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Optional Experiences

    While some optional experiences are available, they are not included in the base tour price.

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique cultural experience is included in Rapid City?

    In Rapid City, you will have a unique cultural experience meeting Stephen Yellowhawk, who will share the history of his tribe during an evening of dance and song. This experience supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

  • What can I expect during the Be My Guest dinner in Billings?

    During the Be My Guest dinner in Billings, you will learn about the city's railroad history at the historic Billings Depot. A historian from the Western Heritage Center will host the evening, and you will enjoy a three-course menu prepared by local Chef Stephen Hindman, complete with beer and wine.

  • What is special about the accommodation in Yellowstone National Park?

    The accommodation in Yellowstone National Park is special because it is located inside the park, granting you all-day access to the park and its amenities. This allows you to enjoy the natural beauty of the park, especially in the evenings when the day-trippers have left.

  • What kind of transport is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides transport in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable journey through the stunning landscapes of the United States. All transport and transfers are included, with optional experiences and free time available.

  • What historical sites will be visited during the tour?

    During the tour, you will visit several historical sites including the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. These sites offer insights into the history and culture of the American West.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Renato Arrieta  

Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

My first time with Trafalgar and I see no reason why I should not join them again.

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King Ng, Lafayette, California  

Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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14-Jan-2023

We really did see the best of Egypt and beyond. Our tour guide, Mohammad, guided us through the rich history and the urban and rural life of such a unique and delightful country. We felt very safe and pampered.

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Marshal Daguio  

Wonderful Best Of Turkey

06-Nov-2021

It was my first time with Trafalgar Tour and I had a wonderful trip from day 1 till the last day. The Tour Director, Yocel Atik is very knowledgeable and Excellent. The health director and coach driver are helpful and supportive as well. The hotels selected were comfortable especially Rixos Hotel and Movenpick Hotel. The Best of Turkey is better than I expected.

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09-Nov-2021

I am single and travel alone. I always feel secure and well-looked after when I travel with Trafalgar

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

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