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South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer

7 days
From Rapid City to Bozeman
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rapid City to Custer

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner at the lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Wall Drug Store visit
    • Badlands National Park - Scenic Drive
    • Badlands National Park - Hiking
    • Group dinner at lodge
    Landmarks
    Wall Drug Store
    Badlands National Park
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  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    Custer to Sheridan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Deadwood visit
    • Leader-led orientation walk in Deadwood
    • Lunch in Deadwood

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping for cowboy hats in Deadwood
    • Self-guided exploration in Deadwood
    Landmarks
    Deadwood
  4. Day 4

    Sheridan to Cody

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Cody
    • Barbecue dinner in Cody
    • Shopping for cowboy boots in Cody
    Landmarks
    Buffalo Bill Center of the West
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  5. Day 5

    Cody to Gardiner

    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
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  6. Day 6

    Gardiner

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner and socializing in Gardiner area
    Landmarks
    Old Faithful Geyser
    Grand Prismatic Spring
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  7. Day 7

    Gardiner to Bozeman

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Yellowstone - Wolf Tracking Expedition

    Optional Activities

    • Extended stay in Bozeman area
    Landmarks
    Yellowstone National Park
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    June 21st, 2025
    5.0
    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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    August 28th, 2023
    5.0
    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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    Helen

    Asked on April 19th, 2025

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

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    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten July 2023

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

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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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