Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Mt. Rushmore

• 13 Meals (5 dinners and 8 breakfasts)
• Round trip airport transfers
• Take an exciting open-air Jeep tour through Custer State Park to view the herds of American bison
• Black Hills touring including Crazy Horse Memorial, the largest statue in the world
• See the amazing lighting ceremony at Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, the largest statue monument in the world
• Tour the historic town of Deadwood including legendary Boot Hill Cemetery
• Visit awe-inspiring Devils Tower National Monument
• Tour the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody
• Spend 2 nights in Yellowstone National Park, America’s first national park and home to famed geyser, Old Faithful
• Snake River float trip through Grand Teton National Park
• Spend 2 nights in Jackson Hole and enjoy dinner and entertainment at the Bar J Chuckwagon Supper and Western Show
• Attend the Jackson Rodeo (Seasonal – Memorial Day through Labor Day) or the Jackson Hole Playhouse
• Salt Lake City touring including the Great Salt Lake, Temple Square and Pioneer State Park
• $45 in Mayflower Money

Day One — Arrive in South Dakota - Begin your Western frontier adventure as you gather in Rapid City, South Dakota. Meet your Tour Manager in the lobby at 6:00 p.m. for dining suggestions.

Day Two — Black Hills - Touring and Custer State Park Jeep Ride We begin the day with an exciting open-air jeep ride through Custer State Park. Enjoy the interesting sights and colorful commentary of our driver/guides on our ride through the park in search of the country's largest herd of American bison. Next we’ll visit the colossal Crazy Horse Memorial, which will be 563 feet high and 641 feet long when completed! Following an afternoon break at our hotel, we’ll experience all the greatness of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, with sightseeing, dinner and the inspiring lighting ceremony. Breakfast and dinner

Day Three — Deadwood and Devils Tower -  The town of Deadwood was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1967 and preserves the history and legends of the Wild West from its beginnings as a mining town. Our brief tour of the town takes us along the same streets walked by Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. We’ll also visit Boot Hill, the final resting place of some of Deadwood’s famous citizens. Crossing Wyoming today we come to Devils Tower National Monument. Towering 1,267 feet above Belle Fourche River, this loom- ing monolith served as the backdrop for the classic Steven Spielberg film Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Breakfast and dinner

Day Four — Buffalo Bill Territory - We travel today across the expansive Bighorn Mountains, where cowboys still graze their flocks of sheep and herds of cattle as in days of the Old West. As legendary as the sweeping plains and towering mountains of the Old West were, so were the grand personalities that became drawn to the frontier. At the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, you’ll encounter some of these historic figures, including Bill himself, the renowned sharpshooter Annie Oakley and Indian chief Sitting Bull before we arrive in Yellowstone National Park, our home for the next two nights. Breakfast

Day Five — Full Day in Yellowstone- National Park A full day of sightseeing in Yellowstone, the world’s first national park, features outstanding natural spectacles, including renowned geysers and thermal basins. Our tour begins with the awesome 1,200-foot-deep Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, including views from Inspiration and Lookout Points. Next we’ll travel through Dunraven Pass and Tower Junction to the terraced formations of Mammoth Hot Springs. Finally, we’ll explore Norris Geyser Basin, filled with an incredible variety of steam vents, mud pots, geysers, and hot springs, before returning to our park lodge for dinner this evening. Breakfast and dinner

Day Six — Old Faithful and Grand Teton - National Park Continuing our tour of Yellowstone National Park, we'll head for storied Old Faithful Geyser, named for its regular eruptions about every 80 to 90 minutes for some 150 years. Next, traveling along Rockefeller Memorial Parkway into magnificent Grand Teton National Park, we'll drive alongside lovely Jackson and Jenny Lakes, visit the Chapel of the Transfiguration, while, of course, enjoying splendid views of the rugged, towering Tetons along the way. Tonight the dinner bell will call you to the Bar J Chuckwagon for an evening of song, stories, entertainment and authentic cowboy chow. Breakfast and dinner

Day Seven — Scenic Float Trip and Jackson Hole - The spectacular vistas of the Grand Teton Mountains offer a thrilling view from the white waters of the Snake River during a delightful floating trip. With its wooden boardwalks and unique antler-horn arches, downtown Jackson Hole brings the Old West to life. During the summer, catch local cowpokes in action at the Jackson Hole Rodeo, or after Labor Day, enjoy a show at the Jackson Hole Playhouse. Breakfast

Day Eight — Salt Lake City - Take a step back in time as you explore Salt Lake City’s historic Temple Square and walk in the footsteps of the Mormon settlers who founded this city more than 150 years ago. Just as remarkable is the Great Salt Lake, the region’s most renowned natural landmark, with its deep, turquoise waters ringed by glistening white sand beaches. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. Breakfast and dinner

Day Nine — Travel Home - After breakfast transfer to the Salt Lake City International airport for flights home anytime today. Breakfast

Days One and Two - Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza, Rapid City, South Dakota

Day Three - Holiday Inn, Sheridan, Wyoming

Days Four and Five - Yellowstone National Park Lodges, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Days Six and Seven - Antler Inn or Quality 49er, Jackson, Wyoming

Day Eight - Doubletree Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah

✈ Call for air rates and schedules from your city to Rapid City and from Salt Lake City.

STAY ANOTHER NIGHT - Rooms for the night before and after the tour are available. Cost for a room in Rapid City is $229 and in Salt Lake City is $199, tax included.