SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH DAKOTA

SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2027

Activity Level: 2

7 Days ● 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

HIGHLIGHTS: Mount Rushmore • Badlands National Park • Wall Drug • Deadwood • Off-Road Jeep Safari at Custer State Park • Crazy Horse Memorial • Devils Tower National Monument

PRICE PER PERSON:

Double: $3,999.00  $3,899.00
Single: $4,799.00  $4,699.00 **Single spacing is limited.

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Travel Protection and Cancellation Waiver: $399 per person

TENTATIVE ITINERARY:

Day 1: Wednesday, September 15, 2027 - Rapid City, South Dakota: Welcome to the West. Your tour opens in Rapid City, long known as the gateway to the Black Hills. As travelers' arrival times vary greatly, there are no group activities planned during the day. Tonight, you and your fellow travelers gather for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Thursday, September 16, 2027 - Rapid City - Mt. Rushmore - Rapid City: Learn the history of enterprising Westerners at the Chapel in the Hills. Continue to Mount Rushmore to spend time with the towering figures of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln as you stroll along the Presidential Trail, offering the closest view of this iconic sculpture. This evening, return to Mount Rushmore for the night-time lighting ceremony.*

Day 3: Friday, September 17, 2027 - Rapid City - Badlands - Wall - Rapid City: Today, visit the Oglala Lakota Living History Village. The Oglala Lakota are one of the seven tribes that make up the Great Sioux Nation. In their own voices, hear about their history, relationship to the land, and modern-day culture. Then, embrace the vast beauty of Badlands National Park and venture into its larger-than-life landscape with a Native American guide. Your guide will share their personal perspective of the land, weaving stories of heritage, culture, and their way of life into the journey. At the visitor center, the stage is set for your adventure, with informative exhibits, displays, and videos to introduce you to the area. Travel the Badlands Loop Road, home to vibrant colors and rock formations created by mineral deposits. Visit the legendary Wall Drug, a store barely changed since 1936. Do a little browsing, have a seat at the soda fountain, and perhaps grab a bite for lunch. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Perhaps you'll use your included Uber voucher and dine at one of Rapid City's breweries or steakhouses.

Day 4: Saturday, September 18, 2027 - Rapid City - Deadwood - Rapid City: Get ready for Deadwood, where gold, gambling, and gunpowder were once the order of the day. This morning, it’s your choice! Take a guided tour of the Adams Museum and explore dynamic exhibits that shine a light on Deadwood’s legends and outlaws -OR- visit Kevin Costner’s Tatanka: Story of the Bison sculptures depicting the relationship between bison and the Lakota. This afternoon, this National Historic Landmark comes alive as if you’ve stepped onto the set of an old-fashioned Western. A local guide shows you the town, including where Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane are buried. This evening, enjoy a dinner and Western show at the High Plains Heritage Center.

Day 5: Sunday, September 19, 2027 - Rapid City - Custer - Crazy Horse - Rapid City: Head to Custer State Park and keep your eyes peeled for bighorn sheep or wandering elk. Take in the lush landscape, rocky outcrops, and grazing animals as you make your way through South Dakota’s first state park. Venture off-road with an exciting buffalo safari, cruising deep into the park in an open air Jeep and searching for herds of roaming buffalo. This afternoon, visit Crazy Horse Memorial and delve into the story of the largest, still-in-progress mountain sculpture. Take time to explore the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Cultural Center, the sculptor’s studio, orientation center, and theaters.

Day 6: Monday, September 20, 2027 - Rapid City - Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming - Rapid City: Get your bearings at the Geographic Center of the Nation, marking the middle of the U.S. Cross into Wyoming and view the first national monument, Devils Tower. Stand in awe before this lofty monolith, perhaps hiking the 1.3-mile Tower Trail around the base. Although famous as the backdrop in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the tower is also sacred to many local tribes. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner as the end of your South Dakota adventure draws near.

Day 7: Tuesday, September 21, 2027 - Rapid City - Tour Ends: Say goodbye to Rapid City as your tour comes to a close today.

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