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

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?

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Do you offer bus tours

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

Can we book 3 adult males into a twin room?

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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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Day 1
Rapid City to Custer
Rapid City to Custer
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner at the lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Wall Drug Store
- Badlands National Park - Scenic Drive
- Badlands National Park - Hiking
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Wall Drug Store
Landmarks
Wall Drug Store
Badlands National Park
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
Day 3
Custer to Sheridan
Custer to Sheridan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Deadwood visit
- Leader-led orientation walk in Deadwood
Optional Activities
- Shopping for cowboy hat in Deadwood
- Exploring Deadwood during free time
Landmarks
Deadwood
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
- Lunch in Cody
- Barbecue dinner in Cody
- Shopping for cowboy boots in Cody
Landmarks
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Day 5
Cody to Gardiner
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
Day 6
Gardiner
Gardiner
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yellowstone National Park - Southern Loop Featuring Old Faithful Geyser & Grand Prismatic Spring
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group in Gardiner area
Landmarks
Old Faithful Geyser
Grand Prismatic Spring
Day 7
Gardiner to Bozeman
Gardiner to Bozeman
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yellowstone - Wolf Tracking Expedition
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Bozeman area
Landmarks
Yellowstone National Park

Landmarks
Wall Drug Store
Badlands National Park

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Custer State Park
Crazy Horse Memorial
Mount Rushmore

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Deadwood

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Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Norris Geyser Basin

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Old Faithful Geyser
Grand Prismatic Spring

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Yellowstone National Park

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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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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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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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Teresa
Asked on May 26th, 2026
Is the JULY 11th start of this trip all filled up?
Price / Availability
- 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?
R
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
Single supplement
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.
H
Helen
Asked on April 19th, 2025
Are there rooms for a single? I do not want a shared room.
Accommodation
Single supplement
- 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.
M
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.
M
Martin
Asked on September 11th, 2024
Do you offer bus tours
Tour Details
Transport
- 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.
D
Darren
Asked on August 18th, 2023
What is the start off address for this trip, it just says Rapid City
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2023
  Joining point for this tour is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Rapid City
I
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?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- I
  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.
C
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?
Tour Details
Transport
- 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.
C
Christian
Asked on March 5th, 2022
Can we book 3 adult males into a twin room?
Accommodation
Group size
- 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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South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer

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Rapid City to Custer

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Custer

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Custer to Sheridan

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Sheridan to Cody

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Cody to Gardiner

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Gardiner

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Gardiner to Bozeman

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