Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE SALT LAKE CITY
Saddle up for a Wild West family adventure starting with a relaxing afternoon together in small-town Salt Lake City before meeting your travel buckeroos for a rootin' tootin' evening Kick-off Party with your Travel Director.
Day 2
SALT LAKE CITY - MONTPELIER - JACKSON
Relive the adventures of an 1850s westbound wagon train with a visit to the National Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho. Accompanied by actors playing wagon masters and pioneers, you'll journey back in time, exploring historically accurate attractions, including a gun shop, mercantile, and a ride in a covered wagon. After a picnic-style lunch at the Center, you're off to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where you can walk through the town's famous landmark arch of tangled elk antlers. Step back in time as you explore the Town Square with its Western boardwalks, craft boutiques and ice cream shops, all surrounded by the majestic Rockies.
Day 3
JACKSON - GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK - WEST YELLOWSTONE
Family fun awaits every day of this trip and today is no exception. If the season is right, today is your chance to get out on the water for some adventures. Rise early to float down the Snake River on an optional, scenic wilderness float trip. It’s the most relaxing way to experience the river as you learn about its history, geology, and wildlife from an expert guide. Travel onward to your hotel for the night.
Day 4
EXPLORE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Today you’ll enjoy a full day’s exploration of the geothermal wonderland of Yellowstone. You’ll join your Travel Director, marvelling at Old Faithful, the thousandyear old geyser which has been shooting up water every 90 minutes for centuries. See the wonders of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone whose colors and shapes are a sight to behold. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy on your own terms.
Day 5
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - CODY - BILLINGS
You’ll get a glimpse into “Spirit of the West” at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West museum complex. As you wander through this huge set of exhibits, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back to a time of cowboys and cowgirls, lawmen and brave Native American warriors. The complex gives you the opportunity to explore the Buffalo Bill Museum, Plains Indians Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, or the Draper Natural History Museum. Round out the day with a Be My Guest experience at Billings Depot where you’ll meet the owners 406 Native Roots, an Indigenous arts and education center, before dining in a historic train terminal. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about tipis and engage in a sweetgrass braiding activity led by a local Indigenous artist.
Day 6
BILLINGS - CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL - RAPID CITY
We continue our discovery of the Wild West heading through the "Energy Capital of the US," Gillette, WY. Then, we travel to South Dakota to spend the afternoon getting familiar with a famed Lakota warrior at Crazy Horse Memorial. You’ll gaze in awe of this colossal carved tribute to Crazy Horse, which you’ll learn is the largest mountain carving in the world.
Day 7
RAPID CITY - OGLALA LAKOTA LIVING HISTORY VILLAGE - BADLANDS NP - RAPID CITY
Today visit the Oglala Lakota Living History Village the beautiful landscape of the past and present Lakota culture, and of indigenous knowledge of Pine Ridge Reservation. Your visit contributes to the sustainability and resiliency of the Lakota community. Walk with a local guide on the trails through displays of living quarters used through the 19th and 20th centuries. Meet local artists who, through crafts and storytelling, provide insight into their cultures and traditions. Later, visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, the perfect place to prepare for your visit of Badlands National Park. Learn about the local earth science, wildlife and history as you explore museum exhibits, visit a working Fossil Preparation Lab or learn about Indigenous communities who one inhabited the land.
Day 8
BLACK HILLS EXCURSION
Today, head for the famous Black Hills of South Dakota to view the giant faces of former American presidents etched in the stone cliffs of Mount Rushmore. This evening, join your fellow adventurers at Farewell Dinner featuring your Lakota Sioux Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk (or another tribe member).
Day 9
DEPART DENVER
Transfer to Denver, where you can extend your stay or transfer to Denver International Airport for your flight home.
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
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| DEPARTURES 2025 | PRICE FROM |
|---|---|
| MAY 25 | 3825 |
| JUNE 15, 22, 29 | 3925 |
| JULY 6, 13, 20 | 3925 |
| AUG 10, 24 | 3925 |
| SEP 7, 14 | 3925 |
YOUR ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR INCLUDES
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard restroom facilities
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Montana's Indigenous culture and community in Billings
- Visit Badlands National Park, Oglala Lakota Living History Museum, National Oregon/California Trail Center, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, the Black Hills, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore
- Discover Jackson Hole, Cody, Billings, Keystone, Rapid City
DINING HIGHLIGHTS
- 8 full breakfasts
- 4 dinners
- 1 lunche
TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS
- Airport transfers are provided on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- Dive into Culture: A son of the Lakota and Iroquois Nations, meet Stephen Yellowhawk who is helping to keep the important traditions and history of his tribe alive through song and dance. (Day 8)
- Family fun: Explore old style Montana ranch life with a real-life horse wrangler or down the wild waters of the Gallatin River. (Days 3)
- Make a Difference: Learn how your visit to The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center contributes to the conservation projects of Yellowstone National Park as well as your visit to Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills. (Days 4, 7)
| NIGHT | CITY | HOTEL ACCOMMODATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | Little America Hotel Salt Lake City |
| 2 | Jackson | Modern Mountain Motel |
| 3-4 | Yellowstone | Kelly Inn West Yellowstone |
| 5 | Billings | DoubleTree by Hilton Billings |
| 6-8 | Rapid City | Alex Johnson Rapid City |
PRE & POST HOTELS
PRE: Salt Lake City, Little America Hotel Salt Lake City
POST: Denver, Sheraton Denver Downtown
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
We offer a range of optional experiences and entertainment options to complement our trips. These are purchased when you are on your trip.
