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Spotlight on South Dakota featuring Mount Rushmore & The Badlands (2026)

7 days
Start and end in Rapid City
4.5
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rapid City

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with Native American chronicler sharing stories about Lakota and Sioux way of life)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Place)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner with Native American chronicler discussing Lakota and Sioux history
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  2. Day 2

    Mount Rushmore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Place)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chapel in the Hills
    • Mount Rushmore exploration with Presidential Trail walk
    • Mount Rushmore nighttime lighting ceremony
    Landmarks
    Chapel in the Hills
    Mount Rushmore National Memorial
  3. Day 3

    Badlands National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Place)

    Included Activities

    • Oglala Lakota Living History Village visit
    • Badlands National Park exploration
    • Badlands visitor center exhibits
    • Badlands Loop Road drive
    • Wall Drug visit
    Landmarks
    Oglala Lakota Living History Village
    Badlands National Park
    Wall Drug
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  4. Day 4

    Rapid City - Deadwood - Rapid City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at High Plains Heritage Center with Western show)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Place)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner and Western show at High Plains Heritage Center

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Adams Museum with exhibits on Deadwood's legends and outlaws
    • Visit Kevin Costner's Tatanka: Story of the Bison sculptures
    Landmarks
    Adams Museum
    Tatanka: Story of the Bison
    High Plains Heritage Center
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Rapid City - Custer - Crazy Horse - Rapid City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Place)

    Included Activities

    • Off-road Jeep safari in Custer State Park searching for buffalo
    • Visit Crazy Horse Memorial
    • Explore Indian Museum of North America
    • Explore Native American Cultural Center at Crazy Horse Memorial
    • Explore sculptor's studio at Crazy Horse Memorial
    • Explore orientation center at Crazy Horse Memorial
    • Explore theaters at Crazy Horse Memorial
    Landmarks
    Custer State Park
    Crazy Horse Memorial
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  6. Day 6

    Rapid City - Devils Tower - Rapid City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Place)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner with fellow travelers

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking the 1.3-mile Tower Trail around Devils Tower base
    Landmarks
    Geographic Center of the Nation
    Devils Tower National Monument
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  7. Day 7

    Rapid City Departure

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4.5
Overall rating based on 38 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
    4.2
  • 4.6

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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    We were very happy we went to Mt Rushmore day and night. Loved the Badlands and Custers state park.
    Traveled in June 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    The tour was GREAT! From the care taken by you with the pre-trip info and arrangements to the actual tour it made the...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    Loved the tour. Think the communication with itinerary and packet needed better verbiage. Not happy with seats for...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    Lake Louise, Banff
    Traveled in August 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    Tour guide (Andy Parker) was excellent. One hotel in the highlands was not up to the same standards as all the others...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    Has a great time on this trip. We saw so much in such a short period of time.
    Traveled in August 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    The tour was lovely. One suggestion: Spend more than 18 hours at the Fairmont Lake Louise. It wasn't enough time to...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    This was the most relaxing, beautiful and interesting experience in many years. I loved the ice walk at the top of...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    The only criticism that I would have is that there was not enough free time to explore experiences that were not...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    Killarney & the ring of Kerry were amazing!
    Traveled in August 2025
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    • ColletteOperatorWritten December 2025

      This tour has an activity level of 2, which means guests that take this tour like a balanced approach to travel and walking a couple miles a day would be no problem. Guest's age can range from young adults to older adults. There is no specific age for travelers that take this tour.

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