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Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos End Rapid City
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Length
9 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Salt Lake City (Utah)
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Ends in
Rapid City (South Dakota)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 24, 2026 to SEP 13, 2026
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Family Experience
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$3,538.75
Overview
History comes alive on this family adventure into the wild west. Admire the peaks of the Grand Tetons, travel and watch Old Faithful put on a show at Yellowstone and see the vastness of South Dakota's Badlands on this epic National Parks tour. Enjoy a picnic-style lunch and guided tour at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, before you meet local Indigenous tribes of Montana over a Be My Guest experience at the historic Billings Depot. From standing in awe at Mount Rushmore to saying ‘hi’ to Buffalo Bill in Cody, these experiences will have your family reminiscing for years.
Visited During Tour
Badlands National Park (South Dakota) | Billings (Montana) | Cody (Wyoming) | Crazy Horse Memorial (South Dakota) | Gillette (Wyoming) | Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming) | Jackson | Montpelier (Vermont) | Mount Rushmore (South Dakota) | Oglala Lakota Living History Village (South Dakota) | Rapid City (South Dakota) | Salt Lake City (Utah) | West Yellowstone (Montana) | Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos End Rapid City tour dates available from Trafalgar. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 759-849
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1Start Your Travels In Salt Lake City
Saddle up for a Wild West family adventure starting with a relaxing afternoon together in Salt Lake City before meeting your travel companions for a rootin’ tootin’ evening Kick-off Party with your Travel Director.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: The Little America -
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2Journey to 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 Teton Range.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Modern Mountain Motel -
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3Visit Grand Teton National Park
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone -
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4Yellowstone Sightseeing
Today you’ll enjoy a full day’s exploration of the geothermal wonderland of Yellowstone. You’ll join your Travel Director, marveling at Old Faithful, the thousand-year 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone -
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5Immerse Into The Culture Of The Old West
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.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: DoubleTree by Hilton Billings -
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6Venture Into Rapid City
Continue your discovery of the Wild West heading through the "Energy Capital of the US," Gillette, WY. Then, 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Alex Johnson Rapid City -
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7Explore Badlands National Park Make Travel Matter
Today, participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a visit to the Oglala Lakota Living History Village, introducing you to 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.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Alex Johnson Rapid City -
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8Encounter The Traditions Of Black Hills Make Travel Matter
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 a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and Farewell Dinner featuring your Lakota Sioux Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk (or another tribe member).
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Alex Johnson Rapid City -
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9Farewell Rapid City
Your Wild West adventure comes to an end after breakfast. Say so long to your newfound friends this morning. Depart from Rapid City at your leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Trafalgar is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos End Rapid City tour:
Travelers Notes
NOTE: This Trip falls under Tour Deposit Level 1. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.ARRIVAL: Guests to arrive into Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Welcome Desk hours are 3:00pm - 5:00pm and dinner starts at 6:00pm. Recommended flight arrival time by 3:00pm to avoid missing your dinner. DEPARTURE: Departure on the last day is at leisure to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), guests make own departure transfer arrangements or can purchase private transfer from TTC. The Rushmore Hotel offers an airport shuttle transfer for approximately $10.00 per person (subject to change), paid directly to the hotel from the guest when arranging their departure transfer. Post night accommodations are not available in Rapid City for this guided vacation.TRANSFERS: Please refer to guest documents for transfer options on arrival day. Private chargeable transfers are available at an additional charge. Guests who purchase private sedan transfers through Trafalgar will be responsible to make a reservation directly with RMA 30 days to 7 days prior to departure.ELEVATION: The highest elevation point for this guided vacation is 9000 ft. / 2740 m.NATIONAL PARKS: National Park accommodations will be rustic and not always similar to other locations. We recommend bringing a flashlight for use in the National Parks. Lighting is often limited on the walking paths at night.FAMILY EXPERIENCES: Trafalgar welcomes anyone traveling solo on most guided vacations. However, Family Experiences are for family groups of two or more. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences.GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by ground handler Destination America.
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