13 Days | A showcase of National Parks, famous landmarks and indigenous culture
See natural wonders in South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana on a 13-day small group adventure. Uncover the beauty of Badlands National Park, travel to Mount Rushmore, spot buffalo in Custer State Park, soak up wild west history in Cody and Deadwood and visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. With two nights at Yellowstone National Park, you’ll have time to track wolves with an expert naturalist and watch Old Faithful spray water into the air. Then travel from Bozeman to Missoula via mountains, rivers, glaciers, and lakes. Learn about the customs and histories of the Blackfeet Native American culture and explore Glacier National Park on a guided hike and a scenic river rafting trip. With easy to moderate hikes, comfortable accommodation, and a knowledgeable leader, this nature-focussed adventure is big on beauty.
Trip overview
- Start
- Rapid City, USA
- Finish
- Missoula, USA
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- USA
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 18
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- SSEAC
- Learn about Native American history as you spend a full day with a member of the Blackfeet tribe in First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park and visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument with a Crow Nation Guide.
- Jump in a jeep to safari with an expert guide and see buffalo up close, along with pronghorns and elk, in Custer State Park.
- Marvel at Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial where a walk will take you up close to this famous mountain sculptures.
- Hike through Yellowstone National Park, where grizzly bears and herds of buffalo and elk roam free, and join an expert naturalist on a wolf tracking expedition.
- Explore Glacier National Park by foot and by raft, standing at the foot of waterfalls, walking under the canopy of ancient forests and enjoying a homemade lunch in the wilderness.
- This trip involves a whitewater rafting experience in which you will be required to manoeuvre in and out of a raft, and a guided hike with a distance of 10.5 km (6.5 mi). While the included activities do not require any special physical preparation for most travellers, at least a moderate level of fitness is needed to make the most out of the trip.
- June departures may include a guided e-biking experience on Glacier National Park's iconic Going to the Sun Road instead of the full day hike if the high passes are not yet fully cleared of snow.
- This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Itinerary
Inclusions
12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner
Private vehicle
Cabins (2 nights), Hotels (10 nights)
- Badlands National Park – Hiking
- Badlands National Park – Scenic Drive
- Custer State Park - Buffalo Safari
- Custer - Crazy Horse Memorial
- Black Hills - Mount Rushmore
- Deadwood visit
- Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument -guided tour with a Crow Nation Guide
- Cody - Leader-led orientation walk
- Yellowstone National Park - Southern Loop Featuring Old Faithful Geyser & Grand Prismatic Spring
- Yellowstone National Park - Northern Loop Featuring Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone & Norris Geyser Basin
- Yellowstone - Wolf Tracking Expedition
- Helena - Walking tour with a local guide
- Bozeman - Leader-led walking tour
- Helena - Lewis and Clark River Cruise
- Great Falls - Hikes with Blackfeet Nation guide
- Glacier National Park – Scenic Whitewater Rafting
- Glacier National Park - Full Day Guided Hike with Lunch
- Missoula - Local Brewery Tasting & Lunch
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 9am on day 1. Please make your own way to the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
2. This trip is a combination of two of our most popular itineraries. As such the composition of your group and your leader may change on day 8.
3. This trip finishes at approximately 3pm in Missoula on day 13. No accommodation is booked for this evening. If departing this day, please do not book any flights before 6pm. if you would like to spend more time in Missoula, we can request additional accommodation for you post tour. Please speak to your booking agent.
4. 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.
5. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.
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