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The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West 11 Days

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From Rapid City to Salt Lake City
5.0 (242 reviews)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Rapid City

    Rapid City
  3. Day 2

    Badlands - Custer State Park

    Badlands - Custer State Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional cookout)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Rapid City
    • Visit to Badlands National Park
    • Buffalo Safari in Custer State Park with local expert
    • Traditional cookout

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Wall Drug
    Landmarks
    Badlands National Park
    Wall Drug
    Custer State Park
  4. Day 3

    Hot Springs

    Hot Springs
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Mammoth Site and Museum
    • Visit to Crazy Horse Memorial

    Optional Activities

    • Fly-fishing in Custer State Park
    • Mountain biking in Custer State Park
    • Nature walk in Custer State Park
    Landmarks
    Mammoth Site
    Crazy Horse Memorial
  5. Day 4

    Mount Rushmore - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon

    Mount Rushmore - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    • Guided tour of Deadwood with local guide
    Landmarks
    Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    Deadwood
    Spearfish Canyon
  6. Day 5

    Spearfish Canyon to Cody

    Spearfish Canyon to Cody
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at The Ranch at UCross)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at The Ranch at UCross

    Optional Activities

    • Explore cowboy activities at The Ranch at UCross
    Landmarks
    Spearfish Canyon
    Bighorn Mountains
    Shell Creek Canyon
    The Ranch at UCross
  7. Day 6

    Cody to Yellowstone National Park

    Cody to Yellowstone National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buffalo Bill Center of the West - museum of historic weapons, cowboy folklore, and Western art
    • Live guided trolley tour of Cody - 100 years of Cody history with stories of Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley (Globus Choice excursion)
    Landmarks
    Buffalo Bill Center of the West
    Yellowstone National Park
  8. Day 7

    Yellowstone National Park

    Yellowstone National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
    • View Upper and Lower Falls
    • Wildlife viewing in Hayden Valley
    • Geothermal sites tour including Old Faithful Geyser
    Landmarks
    Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
    Lower Falls of Yellowstone
    Upper Falls of Yellowstone
    Hayden Valley
    Old Faithful Geyser
  9. Day 8

    Grand Teton National Park - Jackson

    Grand Teton National Park - Jackson
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Grand Teton National Park
    • Visit to Jenny Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Antler Arches
    • Drink at Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
    • Shop for cowboy hats in Jackson
    Landmarks
    Grand Teton National Park
    Jenny Lake
    Antler Arches
    Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
  10. Day 9

    Jackson

    Jackson
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional float trip down the Snake River
    Landmarks
    Snake River
  11. Day 10

    Snake River - Star Valley - Great Salt Lake - Salt Lake City

    Snake River - Star Valley - Great Salt Lake - Salt Lake City
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director
    Landmarks
    Snake River
    Star Valley
    Bear Lake
    Wasatch Mountains
    Great Salt Lake
  12. Day 11

    Salt Lake City

    Salt Lake City
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Additional nights in Salt Lake City (available for purchase)

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  • Tom5.0•September 2023
    Diverse well run trip. Great guide and driver very personable and knowledgeable
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  • Carolyn5.0•September 2023
    Two night stays were welcome. Our route enabled us to see things we would not have if we were traveling on our own....
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  • Barbara5.0•September 2023
    We covered more than would be possible in a car for the same time period. The early morning deadlines each day could...
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  • George5.0•September 2023
    Tour Director Steve and Coach bus driver Kyle were personable, professional and courteous. They were a great team and...
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  • James5.0•September 2023
    Guide Steve and driver Kyle we're absolutely the best. Steve adds nice touches that I've never seen before and seems...
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  • Michael5.0•September 2023
    Far surpassed my expectations of a bus tour. Tour guide and driver were knowledgeable and experienced. My experience...
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  • Barbara5.0•September 2023
    Our guide was very knowledgeable and we covered a vast area of the west on this trip!
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  • Michael5.0•September 2023
    When I compare this experience to the many others I have participated in over the years there is no doubt that this...
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  • Sharon5.0•September 2023
    Trip guide was outstanding. Sites we saw were great.
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  • Nanci5.0•September 2023
    Both Steve and Kyle did an amazing job. We are so pleased and feel this trip has been an amazing gift. Both have...
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    Carrie

    Asked on June 26th, 2026

    We are looking for a tour that covers just about the first five days of your Classic Lodges & Parks tour. We are interested in seeing Mount Rushmore, Custer Battlefield, etc. but have already spent a considerable amount of time in Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and so on. We would even be interested in spending time in the Black Hills, but don't see that listed anywhere. Is such a trip possible?

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    • GlobusOperator•Written June 2026

      Unfortunately this tour does not include Black Hills and you would have to schedule to see that in your free time.

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      Carrie

      Traveler•Written July 2026

      I had asked about customizing the Classic Lodges trip. The answer conveyed to me was that customizing was not possible. That ends my interest unless you have another tour that mimics the Classic Lodges trip but allows us to depart without going to Yellowstone and Grand Teton.

    • GlobusOperator•Written July 2026

      We do not offer any tours that are similar to The Classic Lodges and Parks tour that does not include Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Although theses attractions are included in the tour, if you would rather not participate on those days, you may be able to arrange other activities during those times. If you chose to leave the tour on those days, there will not be a change in the price.

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