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America's Greatest Treasures with Rapid City Start

America's Greatest Treasures with Rapid City Start

9 day tour from Rapid City to Salt Lake City
Tour Operator
Cosmos
Departures
May 8, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026
Prices From
$2,159
Dates & Prices
Go west for adventure and treasured discoveries on this affordable American vacation through South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah. From the stomping grounds of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok to the lofty peaks of the Grand Tetons, you’ll experience the Wild West with its stunning vistas and historic lore. Pass through the Black Hills of South Dakota where the legends of the frontier made their mark and stand at the national monuments to presidents at Mount Rushmore, and to Native American legend, Chief Crazy Horse. Follow the trail of pioneers and history-makers to Wyoming—home of Buffalo Bill and the spectacular natural splendor of Yellowstone National Park. From Old Faithful and thundering waterfalls to the desert of the Great Salt Lake, your journey through the American West is a tale to be told for years to come.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
RAPID CITY
Welcome to Rapid City. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2
RAPID CITY–CRAZY HORSE–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOOD
Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument carved out of a mountain that pays respect to the great Native American hero, Chief Crazy Horse. Drive deep into the Black Hills, through what was Sioux Indian territory, to see the stunning granite faces of Mount Rushmore, a giant monument to four great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. On to Deadwood, a lawless frontier town during the 1876 Gold Rush, where Jack McCall murdered Wild Bill Hickok during a poker game. Overnight here and discover Deadwood’s Wild West ways as you walk in the footsteps of legends like Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock. (CB)
Day 3
DEADWOOD–CODY
This morning, head through high country, where open-range cattle kings made war on the homesteaders in the 1890s. Drive past Sheridan and then ascend into the alpine region of the Bighorn Mountains, and the site of the Battle of Tongue River. Overnight in Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody.
Day 4
CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–WEST YELLOWSTONE
Proceed through Shoshone National Forest to beautiful Yellowstone National Park which features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers not to mention a wealth of wildlife. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point for views of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. Be on the lookout for herds of bison that call the park home. Overnight in West Yellowstone. NOTES: Routing and areas visited in Yellowstone National Park are always subject to favorable weather, gate access, and road conditions; therefore, routings may be adjusted.
Day 5
WEST YELLOWSTONE. DAY EXCURSION TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Today, explore more of America’s first national park by returning to visit the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and the reliable “blow” of the most famous geyser of all, Old Faithful. In addition to superb mountain scenery, the park is one of the world’s principal wildlife preserves and a photographer’s paradise. (CB)
Day 6
WEST YELLOWSTONE–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON
Head south into magnificent Grand Teton National Park, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude. Its 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year. Stroll along the shores of beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake before ending the day in the Wild West town of Jackson. This evening, consider an optional barbecue cookout and rip-roaring Wild West show! You’ll travel by horse-drawn covered wagon and immerse yourself in the old west atmosphere as you travel into Cache Creek Canyon for a BBQ dinner and toe-tapping musical entertainment. (CB)
Day 7
JACKSON
Time to relax in Jackson or go with the flow on an optional 8-mile scenic float trip down the Snake River between Grand Teton National Park and Bridger Teton National Forest. This fun float trip passes nesting areas of bald eagles, ospreys and a plethora of other bird species and wildlife. The afternoon is free to explore historic downtown Jackson.
Day 8
JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY
Today, travel to Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital. Set on the edge of Great Salt Lake Desert, this center of the Mormon religion is where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” An included sightseeing tour features a glimpse of Temple Square, the Capitol Building, and the downtown area. This evening, celebrate your western adventure by joining an optional farewell dinner with your fellow traveling companions at a local restaurant.
Day 9
SALT LAKE CITY
Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Salt Lake City further. (B)

What's Included

Meals
4 Breakfasts

Hotels

Elevation Inn & Suites
Superior Tourist-Class
Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort
Superior Tourist-Class
Buffalo Bill Village
Superior Tourist-Class
Brandin Iron Inn
Tourist Class
Mountain Modern Motel
Moderate First-Class
49er Inn and Suites
First-Class
Crystal Inn & Suites
Moderate First-Class

Itinerary Dates & Prices

Start Date
May 08, 2026
End Date
May 16, 2026
Our Price
$2,159
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Start Date
May 29, 2026
End Date
Jun 06, 2026
Our Price
$2,639
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Start Date
Jun 05, 2026
End Date
Jun 13, 2026
Our Price
$2,599
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Start Date
Jun 19, 2026
End Date
Jun 27, 2026
Our Price
$2,969
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Start Date
Jul 03, 2026
End Date
Jul 11, 2026
Our Price
$2,779
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Start Date
Jul 24, 2026
End Date
Aug 01, 2026
Our Price
$2,699
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Start Date
Aug 21, 2026
End Date
Aug 29, 2026
Our Price
$2,539
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Start Date
Sep 04, 2026
End Date
Sep 12, 2026
Our Price
$2,869
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Start Date
Sep 11, 2026
End Date
Sep 19, 2026
Our Price
$2,829
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Start Date
Sep 18, 2026
End Date
Sep 26, 2026
Our Price
$2,699
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