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The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West
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Length
11 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Rapid City (South Dakota)
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Ends in
Salt Lake City (Utah)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JUN 11, 2026 to OCT 2, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Includes Cruise, Sailing and/or Rail
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$4,920.05
Overview
With overnight stays in the West’s legendary lodges, you’ll wake up well rested within the forested wonder of the nation’s most alluring landscapes. Enjoy two nights within the timber and stone beauty of the State Game Lodge at Custer State Park, two nights under the roofs of the cozy lodges of Yellowstone National Park, and two nights swathed in the rugged elegance at the Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole. Additional dream sights through South Dakota and Wyoming include Mount Rushmore, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Grand Teton National Park. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Cody so you can plan your day your way.
Visited During Tour
Badlands National Park (South Dakota) | Cody (Wyoming) | Crazy Horse Memorial (South Dakota) | Custer State Park (South Dakota) | Deadwood (South Dakota) | Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming) | Jackson | Mount Rushmore National Memorial (South Dakota) | Ranch at UCross (Wyoming) | Rapid City (South Dakota) | Salt Lake City (Utah) | Spearfish Canyon (South Dakota) | Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho)
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Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West tour dates available from Globus. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
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Tour Itinerary
Globus Tour Code AY
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1ARRIVE IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Welcome to Rapid City! At 6pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
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2RAPID CITY–BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK–CUSTER STATE PARK
Legends of the West After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Rapid City. Visit Badlands National Park to see some of the most spectacular scenery in the region. Afterward, there’s time to explore Wall Drug, known for its quirky roadside signs. Continue to Custer State Park for a backcountry adventure; a This Globus tour includes their exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique. Get to know the locals and local flavors you might just miss on your own! Buffalo Safari with a local expert and traditional cookout. LOCAL FAVORITE WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM Awaken your adventurer’s spirit on a Buffalo Safari in Custer State Park. The U.S. national mammal and historic mainstay of indigenous people, the American Bison is a native species of North America, whose numbers were reduced from more than 60 million across the great bison belt grasslands from Alaska to the Atlantic to less than 600 by the late 1880s. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing up to 2,000 pounds, these formidable and majestic mammals have been restored in numbers due to conservation efforts of the 20th century.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Enjoy an overnight stay at the historic State Game Lodge in Custer State Park. This gracious stone and wood lodge is set in a beautiful mountain valley, surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest. Built in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the lodge served as the “Summer White House” for President Calvin Coolidge and was visited by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
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3CUSTER STATE PARK. EXCURSION TO HOT SPRINGS & CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL
Wild & Wooly Discoveries Travel to Hot Springs to visit the world’s largest This Globus tour includes their exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique. Get to know the locals and local flavors you might just miss on your own! Mammoth Site. Next, Crazy Horse Memorial, built in honor of the fearless Lakota Chief who led the victory at the Battle of Little Bighorn. The remainder of the day is yours to relax in Custer State Park. Perhaps try some fly-fishing, mountain biking, or take a nature walk. LOCAL FAVORITEHISTORIC SITES Dig deeper into prehistoric South Dakota with a visit to the Mammoth Site and Museum. Tour the world’s largest mammoth research facility and active dig site, where scientists are currently excavating remains of mammoths that were trapped and died in the pond more than 26,000 years ago. After a short tour, you’ll have time to stroll the sidewalks of the dig area and see the paleontology laboratory. Imagine this landscape when the more than 60 Mammoths found to date roamed and ruled in the Pleistocene era in North America.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
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4CUSTER STATE PARK–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOOD–SPEARFISH CANYON
Statesmen, Sheriffs & Sharpshooters Visit one of the world’s largest stone monuments – Mount Rushmore National Memorial – to see the solid granite faces of four legendary American presidents majestically carved more than a thousand feet overhead. Continue to the historic Old West town of Deadwood for a tour with a Local Guide. Then drive the scenic Spearfish Canyon for an overnight at the exclusive Spearfish Canyon Lodge. TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE The legendary town of Deadwood is home to the ghosts of the Wild West, where bold frontiersmen and optimistic gold miners set down stakes in this untamed mining town. Hear the rip-roaring stories of legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny while exploring the streets where shoot-outs and sheriffs ruled the day.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
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5SPEARFISH CANYON–UCROSS RANCH, WYOMING–CODY
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch... Continue across the grassy plains of Wyoming and soak in the expansive blue skies. Enjoy lunch at the historic This Globus tour includes their exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique. Get to know the locals and local flavors you might just miss on your own! Ranch at UCross. Next, cross the Bighorn Mountains via Shell Creek Canyon to Buffalo Bill’s Wild West town of Cody, Wyoming. LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES You’re invited to lunch at The Ranch at UCross – smack in the middle of the Wyoming landscape that’s rich in the history of the American West. Explore activities to get in the cowboy spirit where writers, sculptors and artists have drawn inspiration for years. See gentle horses, sweeping scenery, and plenty of trout in the river make this the perfect place to get away from it all.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
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6CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Spend your day your way in Cody This morning, explore more of Cody with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Depart for Yellowstone National Park, America’s first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES The mission of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is to connect people to the stories of the American West. Here in the town named for Bill Cody (Buffalo Bill), you’ll find a wealth of historic artifacts, artwork, and amazing insight to the historic American West and Native American culture in this complex founded in 1917.
Buffalo Bill Center of the WestVisit the Buffalo Bill Center of The West, a comprehensive museum of historic weapons, cowboy folklore, and Western art, where William Cody¿s legend rides on as a symbol of the unbridled possibilities of the early American West.
SHARP SHOOTERSExplore 100 years of Cody history on a live guided trolley tour. An entertaining way to see the highlights of the Old West and hear stories of legendary locals Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley.- Meals Included:
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7YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
America’s First National Park A full day’s adventure in this vast national park! See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its Upper and Lower Falls. Watch for herds of bison in Hayden Valley, and view many of Yellowstone’s geothermal sites, including Old Faithful Geyser. TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Designated as a national park by law 150 years ago, President Ulysses S. Grant worked to preserve and protect the wild landscapes, native heritage, spectacular wildlife, and extraordinary geologic and ecological phenomena that make this Rocky Mountain paradise a treasure today and for future generations to treasure. From geysers to grizzlies and great bison, no one leaves the park without being forever changed by the natural wonder witnessed in any of its 2.2 million acres of pristine wilderness.
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8YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON
Glacial Giants This morning, tour Grand Teton National Park on your way to Jackson for a 2-night stay at the Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole. TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS With its magnificent peaks and glacial landscapes, this Rocky Mountain marvel is the perfect pairing of natural grandeur and frontier spirit of the town of Jackson. Find serenity on the shores of gorgeous glacier-fed Jenny Lake and stroll along the shore before continuing to Jackson. This evening, visit the Antler Arches, enjoy a drink at the iconic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, or shop for the perfect cowboy hat.
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- Breakfast
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9JACKSON
Peak Experiences Today is at your leisure to explore on your own, enjoy your resort, or perhaps take an optional float trip down the Snake River. ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Jackson with an optional float trip along the Snake River, stroll along the downtown boardwalks to enjoy a drink at one of the local saloons or explore one of the many galleries that call Jackson home.
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- Breakfast
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10JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
This is the Place! Follow the Snake River and lovely Star Valley en route to Utah. Wind along the shores of beautiful Bear Lake before climbing through the Wasatch Mountains and on to the Great Salt Lake Basin and Salt Lake City. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director. TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT The capital city of Utah was first established in 1847 by early pioneer settlers led by Brigham Young, who exclaimed, “This is the right place,” upon seeing its vistas and verdant landscapes. The city hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and offers a vibrant downtown with a variety of stores, attractions, and restaurants.
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- Breakfast
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11SALT LAKE CITY
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want more time to explore Salt Lake City? Additional nights are available for purchase.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by Globus in their The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West tour:
Cody
Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village - Cody
Hotel rating (by Globus): First-Class
Located downtown, the Holiday Inn Cody is minutes away from local shops, restaurants, and attractions. Amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a gift shop, and 189 guestrooms.
Location
1701 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Custer State Park
State Game Lodge at Custer State Park
Hotel rating (by Globus): First-Class
Located in Custer State Park, this historic Lodge is set in a beautiful mountain valley, surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest. Sit on the front porch and watch as bison and deer stroll across the lawn. A short drive to the area's attractions as well as Rapid City Airport. The Lodge has a restaurant, bar, gift shop, and Internet access. Activities in the park include a buffalo jeep safari, fly fishing, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
Location
Hwy 16A Custer State Park
Custer State Park, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Jackson
Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside
Hotel rating (by Globus): First-Class
The Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa welcomes guests with warm Western hospitality. Outdoor enthusiasts and hedonists alike indulge in the lavishly appointed historic lodging accommodations and luxury log cabins.
Location
475 North Cache Street
Jackson, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Lead
Spearfish Canyon Lodge
Hotel rating (by Globus): First-Class
Log structure, log timbers set over massive stone pillars - Heart of the Canyon. The main lodge, with heavy log walls & nature's artifacts, is open throughout every beautiful canyon season; Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.
Location
10619 Roughlock Falls Road
Lead, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Rapid City
The Rushmore Hotel
Hotel rating (by Globus): First-Class
The Rushmore Hotel Rapid City is a great place to rest after spending a busy day in Rapid City exploring everything the city offers. The hotel is an eco-friendly hotel representing sustainability in South Dakota. The rooms have a fun decor showcasing the beauty and flavor of South Dakota.
Location
445 Mt. Rushmore Road
Rapid City, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Salt Lake City
Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City
Hotel rating (by Globus): First-Class
The Radisson is located in downtown Salt Lake City near ample shopping, dining, and attractions. The hotel has concierge service, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, guest laundry, gift shop, business center, restaurant, lounge, and room service.
Location
215 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Yellowstone National Park
Canyon Lodge - Yellowstone National Park
Hotel rating (by Globus): National Park
Canyon Lodge and Cabins is a sprawling facility, featuring the most accommodations in Yellowstone with more than 500 rooms and cabins. Canyon Lodge is part of a collection of lodges operated by the National Parks; space fills up quickly at these lodges and is therefore based on availability. We will endeavor to secure your lodge of choice, however in the event space is not available an alternate lodge of similar category will be secured. Please note that all park accommodations are non-smoking and reflecting the natural surroundings of the park, rooms are not equipped with televisions, radios, air conditioning or Wi-Fi.
Location
C/O Tw Recreational Services
Yellowstone National Park, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar National Park property)
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel - Yellowstone National Park
Hotel rating (by Globus): National Park
On the historic site of Fort Yellowstone, this traditional hotel is nestled in the trees alongside the mountains. The features of this hotel include high ceilings, pine wood accents, and 211 cozy guestrooms. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is part of a collection of lodges operated by the National Parks; space fills up quickly at these lodges and is therefore based on availability. In the event that space is not available at this hotel, an alternate lodge of similar category will be secured.
Location
Mammoth Hot Springs Village
Yellowstone National Park, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar National Park property)
Old Faithful Snow Lodge - Yellowstone National Park
Hotel rating (by Globus): National Park
Completed in 1999, the Snow Lodge is the newest of the park's full service hotels. The Snow Lodge is part of a collection of lodges operated by the National Parks; space fills up quickly at these lodges and is therefore based on availability. We will endeavor to secure your lodge of choice, however in the even space is not available an alternate lodge of similar category will be secured.
Location
Old Faithful
Yellowstone National Park, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar National Park property)
Old Faithful Inn - Yellowstone National Park
Hotel rating (by Globus): National Park
The most popular of the lodges, Old Faithful Inn is a national historic landmark. This rustic style lodge, was first built in 1904 and offers rustic charm, complete with a large lobby fireplace and shingled exterior. The lodge offer a full service restaurant, cafeteria, deli, and lounge for dining as well as a gift store and an activities desk. Old Faithful Inn is part of a collection of lodges operated by the National Parks; space fills up quickly at these lodges and is therefore based on availability. In the event that space is not available at this hotel, an alternate lodge of similar category will be secured.
Location
Old Faithful
Yellowstone National Park, United States
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Globus may replace it with a similar National Park property)
More Details
Globus is informing us of the following additional details regarding their The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West tour:
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Travelers Notes
Special features included in this tour:• Orientation tour of Rapid City• Visit Badlands National Park • Discover Custer State Park and take a buffalo safari• Visit Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial• Visit Mammoth Site and Museum• Guided sightseeing in Deadwood • Visit Spearfish Canyon• Globus Choice excursion in Cody – included in your tour with your choice of a visit to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West or a live guided trolley tour through Cody• Guided sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park• Visit Jackson and Grand Teton National Park• Orientation tour of Salt Lake City
Meals Included
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
Private Touring
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