Parks & Lodges of the Classic West
Details
- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Rapid City | (Sat.) Welcome to Rapid City, gateway to the Black Hills. Join your Tour Director for a Welcome recept ion this evening. (WR) |
| Day 2 | Custer State Park | (Sun.) After breakfast, enjoy an orientation tour of Rapid City, then visit BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK where you'll see some of the most spectacular scenery in the region. Afterward, there's time to explore Wall Drug, wellknown for its quirky roadside signs and free water. Later this afternoon, enjoy a BUFFALO SAFARI and a CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT. We overnight at the Historic State Game Lodge in Custer State Park, known as the Summer White House of President Calvin Coolidge. (B,D) |
| Day 3 | Custer State Park | (Mon.) This morning you will travel to Hot Springs to visit the world's largest MAMMOTH SITE where scientists are currently excavating remains of woolly mammoths that were trapped and died in the pond more than 26,000 years ago. After a short tour, you'll have time to stroll the sidewalks of the dig area and see the paleontology laboratory. The remainder of the day is yours to relax in Custer State Park. Perhaps try some fly fishing, mountain biking, or take a nature walk. (B,D) |
| Day 4 | Deadwood | (Tue.) Today, visit two of the world's largest stone monuments, MOUNT RUSHMORE and CRAZY HORSE. At Mount Rushmore, the solid granite faces of four presidents loom more than a thousand feet overhead. After lunch, continue to the Old West town of Deadwood, where Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane are laid to rest on Boot Hill. Overnight at picturesque Spearfish Canyon Lodge. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 | Cody | (Wed.) This morning, drive through scenic Spearfish Canyon and across the grassy plains of Wyoming. Enjoy lunch at an authentic WESTERN RANCH, where you can try your hand at fly-fishing, horseback riding, or take a dip in the pool. Next, we cross the Bighorn Mountains via Shell Creek Canyon to Buffalo Bill's Wild West town of Cody, Wyoming. (B,L) |
| Day 6 | Yellowstone National Park | (Thu.) Enjoy a leisurely visit to the BUFFALO BILL HISTORIC CENTER, a fascinating tribute to frontier America. Later, depart for YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, America's first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. Tonight, stay at the majestic Lake Yellowstone Hotel which sits on the shore of Yellowstone Lake and is listed on the Register of Historic Places. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | Yellowstone National Park | (Fri.) On today's TOUR you will see Yellowstone's Grand Canyon with its Upper and Lower Falls, watch for herds of bison in Hayden Valley, and view many of Yellowstone's geothermal sites, including Old Faithful Geyser. Spend the night at the historic Old Faithful Lodge, one of the largest log structures in the world and located right beside magnificent Old Faithful Geyser. (B,D) |
| Day 8 | Jackson | (Sat.) This morning, tour GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK . The jagged Tetons form a perfect backdrop behind Jenny and Jackson Lakes. Next, continue to the Western town of Jackson, Wyoming. This afternoon and evening are free to explore on your own. You may choose to see a shoot-out in Town Square, shop for souvenirs, or perhaps join our optional excursion to Bar-T-Five for a covered wagon cookout and Wild West show. (B) |
| Day 9 | Jackson | (Sun.) A GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, select how you wish to spend your day. Join in a guided FLOAT TRIP along the majestic Snake River or perhaps take a guided tour of the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART, where the mission is to bring together people, wildlife, and fine art. Tonight, enjoy a festive FAREWELL DINNER hosted by your Tour Director at a local restaurant. (B,D) |
| Day 10 | Jackson | (Mon.) After a leisurely breakfast, bid farewell to newfound friends as your vacation comes to an end with an included transfer to the airport. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
RAPID CITY Hotel Alex Johnson (F) CUSTER STATE PARK State Game Lodge (NP) DEADWOOD Spearfish Canyon Lodge (F) CODY Holiday Inn Cody at Buffalo Bill Village (F) YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Old Faithful Inn (NP) JACKSON The Lodge at Jackson Hole (F)
- Disclaimer
- US$ Price Details
Applicable air fare taxes and fees
Single Room Supplement:
$821.Triple Room reduction per person:
$184.Extra nights per person in Jackson:
in single room $240; in twin room $132; in triple room $99Extra nights per person in Rapid City:
in single room $140; in twin room $89; in triple room $74
Our volume buying power saves you money!
-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices.Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Globus has received your deposit for any vacation departing during the current year, that land price is guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment. Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be applicable.
Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.
