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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Rapid City to Custer

    Rapid City to Custer
    Meals
    Dinner (Group dinner at the lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Wall Drug Store visit
    • Badlands National Park - Scenic Drive
    • Badlands National Park - Hiking
    Landmarks
    Wall Drug Store
    Badlands National Park
  3. Day 2

    Custer

    Custer
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Custer State Park - Buffalo Safari
    • Custer - Crazy Horse Memorial
    • Black Hills - Mount Rushmore

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at accommodation or nearby local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Custer State Park
    Crazy Horse Memorial
    Mount Rushmore
  4. Day 3

    Custer to Sheridan

    Custer to Sheridan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Deadwood visit

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Deadwood independently
    • Purchase cowboy hat in Deadwood
    Landmarks
    Deadwood
  5. Day 4

    Sheridan to Cody

    Sheridan to Cody
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cody - Buffalo Bill Center of the West
    • Cody - Leader-led orientation walk

    Optional Activities

    • Barbecue dinner in Cody
    • Purchase authentic cowboy boots in Cody
    Landmarks
    Buffalo Bill Center of the West
  6. Day 5

    Cody to Yellowstone National Park

    Cody to Yellowstone National Park

    Included Activities

    • Yellowstone National Park - Northern Loop Featuring Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone & Norris Geyser Basin
    Landmarks
    Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
    Norris Geyser Basin
    Yellowstone National Park
  7. Day 6

    Yellowstone National Park

    Yellowstone National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Yellowstone National Park - Southern Loop Featuring Old Faithful Geyser & Grand Prismatic Spring

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Old Faithful Geyser
    Grand Prismatic Spring
  8. Day 7

    Yellowstone to Bozeman

    Yellowstone to Bozeman

    Included Activities

    • Yellowstone - Wolf Tracking Expedition

    Optional Activities

    • Extended stay in Bozeman area
    Landmarks
    Yellowstone National Park

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4.9
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    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    4.5
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  • Faith
    Faith4.8•August 2026
    The tour was well structured. The tour guide Chloe was great. She was knowledgeable and made the time riding...
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    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    What a great photo, Faith- thank you for including it with your review. We are thrilled to know that you had a fabulous time with Chloe, and that the itinerary delivered more that you had hoped! We look forward to seeing you again when you have decided on your next adventure- stay well in the meantime and reach out at any time.
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  • David5.0•June 2025
    Our trip was fantastic. Our guide Caty was great, very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw so many sights in...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thanks for taking the time to leave a review following your South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks trip! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time, and that Caty really added to your experience. It sounds really beautiful, and we hope to have you join us on another trip soon!
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  • Tammy5.0•August 2023
    Jessica wa great! Our guide she really took care of us - the trip was amazing and I would recommend it. Only...
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    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Tammy, thanks for your review. We're delighted to read that you really enjoyed your South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer trip with Intrepid. It is such a beautiful part of the world. We're so glad that your leader Jessica provided you an wonderful experience and we'll be sure to let her know. Thank you also, Tammy, for your constructive feedback regarding the van. We will pass this on to our Operations team for consideration. We hope to welcome you on another Intrepid trip soon!
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    Jackie

    Asked on June 27th, 2026

    Do I get a refund if I need to cancel due to health

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026

      To check the cancellation and refund options available for your booking, could you please get back to us through your confirmed booking details? Once we locate your booking, we'll be able to review the applicable booking conditions and advise you accordingly.

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      Jackie

      Traveler•Written June 2026

      Can I bring a rolling walker?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026

      We would need to check this with our local team as this is not something we usually receive requests for, so we want to make sure we advise you correctly. Could you please reply with your booked departure date so we can check with the local team and confirm the possibility for your specific trip? If you do not have a booking yet, please let us know so we can set one up and check this further with our local team for you. Once we have this information, we'll be happy to look into it further.

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    Teresa

    Asked on May 26th, 2026

    Is the JULY 11th start of this trip all filled up?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026

      We do not have a departure for 11 July for the South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer trip. Could you please double check and let us know the departure date?

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    Robyn

    Asked on May 11th, 2026

    1. I would like to know the names of the hotels I would be staying in during the trip. And how far the first and last hotels are from the airports. 2. How do I make arrangements at the hotel to arrive on May 22 since the tour starts at 10:00am on May 23. 3. Is there a senior discount? 4. The supplement for a single occupancy is very high, can I get the supplement removed or discounted? 5. Do we go all the way up to Mount Rushmore to the top?

    Accommodation
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    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026

      1. I will include the accommodations below, these are majority of the time what we use but please note these may be subject to change.
      Night 1-2 Legion Lake Lodge
      Night 3 Best Western Sheridan Center
      Night 4 Buffalo Bill Village Cabins
      Night 5-6 Yellowstone Big Rock Inn

      2. We can organize a pre-night for you, this would be $275.00 USD at the joining point hotel; Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

      3. Sorry, we do not offer a senior discount. But the May 23rd departure date is already on sale currently!

      4. The single supplement is not mandatory. As a solo traveller, you will be roomed with another solo female traveller. If you would like your own room then the single supplement would need to be paid for and there is no discount on this.

      5. The visit to Mount Rushmore allows you to hike the Presidential Trail; which is 0.6 miles and takes you on a scenic walking loop offering you various angles of Mount Rushmore National Memorial as you go! With 422 stairs, the trail offers up-close and different views at each face.

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    Helen

    Asked on April 19th, 2025

    Are there rooms for a single? I do not want a shared room.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025

      A single supplement is available at an additional cost of $1,315, if you prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability.

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    Matthew

    Asked on March 29th, 2025

    I saw online that in 2025 the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is scheduled to undergo major reconstruction and will be closed most of the week during the work period. If we are planning to start our trip 13 Sep 2025, will we still be able to enjoy the guided tour of the battlefield. This part of the trip is very important to us.

    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      We are currently checking with our local team regarding the scheduled reconstruction at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and its potential impact on your guided tour. Please allow us approximately 2-4 business days to gather the necessary details and provide you with a final update. We understand that this part of your trip is very important to you, and we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.

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    Martin

    Asked on September 11th, 2024

    Do you offer bus tours

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024

      We do not offer any of the big bus tours, the maximum size of our groups on these trips is only 12 people. Because of this we use the smaller mini vans to get around.

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    Darren

    Asked on August 18th, 2023

    What is the start off address for this trip, it just says Rapid City

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2023

      Joining point for this tour is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Rapid City

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    Irene

    Asked on July 31st, 2023

    does a single person have a private single room? since the tour ends in Bozeman, what are the options for getting back home?

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      Irene

      Traveler•Written July 2023

      Are there tours strictly for seniors? Are there tours to other destinations like Branson and Nashville?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2023

      Intrepid accommodation are on twin share basis. You will be roomed with another passenger who is on the tour. A single supplement is available if you prefer not to share a room. Once the tour ends in Bozeman, we can check if transfers can be arranged to airport or you can speak to the tour leader.

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2023

      There are no age restrictions for this trip. Minimum age is 15 years. We have a 'Georgia History Trail to Nashville' tour which you can view on the website.

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    Caroline

    Asked on March 10th, 2022

    Describe the seating in the vehicle for transporting up to 13 people from site to site. Is it a van with multiple people sitting on bench type seat or more like a motor coach with individual seats?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2022

      Traditionally we use a 16 passenger bus for our small groups. There is usually a back bench and then seating in twos. The max group size on this trip is 12 passengers. Our large fleet of vans are fully equipped with dual air-conditioning system, V8 engines and any camping or cooking equipment needed for your trip. Most have cloth-upholstered seats and carpeted interior with radio/tape or CD players. Your luggage is transported in a trailer which is towed behind the van.

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    Christian

    Asked on March 5th, 2022

    Can we book 3 adult males into a twin room?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2022

      Our standard twin accommodation is only able to accommodate two adults in a room. If three of you are travelling together one of you may wish to add a single supplement to secure your own room, otherwise one of you may be partnered up with another traveler of the same gender. In some destinations a triple room may be available but would not be guaranteed and would be a request sent to our local team once we had trip confirmed for you.

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