MT. RUSHMORE, THE BADLANDS, THE BLACK HILLS
OF SOUTH DAKOTA
& YELLOWSTONE PARK
Friiday, September 25, 2027 - Friday, October 8, 2027
Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, the Black Hills of South Dakota & Yellowstone Park
TENTATIVE Pricing $2,775 PP - DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
***Final Details are expected to be available around March 2026***
*IMPORTANT NOTE - This Itinerary will be adjusted to include Yellowstone Park and therefore this IS NOT the Daily Final Schedule. It is for informational purposes for possible stops. The original Mt. Rushmore Tour was 11 Days and 10 Nights as listed below. See next sheet for Yellowstone Park add-ons to be co-mingled into the Mt. Rushmore tour:
DAY 1
Board your spacious video and restroom equipped Motorcoach and set off for the legendary Black Hills of South Dakota. Tonight, after Dinner, check into an enroute hotel for a night’s rest.
DAY 2
After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will depart for the Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio. Later in the day, enjoy Dinner and check into your enroute hotel.
DAY 3
Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before leaving for the Amana Heritage Museum in Iowa. Later that day, after a relaxing Dinner, you'll check into your enroute hotel.
DAY 4
Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will depart for a visit to the spectacular Badlands National Park. Then, you will go to the amazing Wall Drug Store (75,000+ sq. ft of shopping & eateries plus the 5-cent cup of coffee) before having Dinner and checking into your South Dakota area hotel.
DAY 5
Start the day with a Continental Breakfast before heading to the BORGLUM HISTORICAL CENTER, where you will learn the story of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore. Afterward go to the MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, America's “Shrine of Democracy.” Then enjoy a TOUR OF WILDLIFE LOOP ROAD at CUSTER STATE PARK. The Wildlife Loop Road takes you through rolling prairies and pine covered hills, offering one of the best spots in the region to view native animals in the wild. This evening, enjoy Dinner and entertainment.
DAY 6
After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will go to the High Plains Western Heritage Center. Then, you'll head for Deadwood, South Dakota, the former home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane - now the location of gaming establishments in beautifully restored historic hotels and saloons. Enjoy a GUIDED TOUR OF DEADWOOD, have some gaming excitement and later, enjoy Dinner.
DAY 7
Today, after a Continental Breakfast, visit the JOURNEY MUSEUM, which tells the complete history of the mystical Black Hills. Then, prepare for an inspirational sight at the magnificent and spectacular CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, destined to be the world's largest memorial upon completion. You'll also learn about the sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski, his vision, and the loving family who continues his life's work. This evening enjoy Dinner and entertainment.
DAY 8
Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before leaving for the famous Corn Palace. Later that day, after a relaxing Dinner, you'll check into your enroute hotel.
DAY 9
Enjoy a Continental Breakfast at your hotel before leaving for the Des Moines Botanical Center in Des Moines, IA. That night, enjoy Dinner and check into your enroute hotel.
DAY 10
Today after a Continental Breakfast, you will visit the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, IN. That night, enjoy Dinner and check into your enroute hotel.
DAY 11
Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you depart for home... a perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you've done, the great sights you've seen and where your next group trip will take you!
DAY 12
Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, depart to Wyoming to the Devils Tower National Monument. See the monument and enjoy the visitor center, which contains exhibits, the Natural History book store and a souvenir shop. Late that day, after a relaxing Dinner, check into your enroute hotel for a two-night stay.
DAY 13
After a Continental Breakfast, depart for a Guided Tour of the Yellowstone National Park. See amazing sights such as the Mammoth Hot Springs and Old Faithful. Later, enjoy Dinner and return to your hotel for a good night'
DAY 14
After a Continental Breakfast, depart for the Trail End Historic Site in Sheridan, WY. The home tells the amazing story of John Kendrick, one of Wyoming's legendary success stories, who went from being a penniless cowboy to becoming a U.S. Senator. Later that day, after a relaxing Dinner, check into your enroute hotel.
