Discover the spirit of the American West and come to know the legends of the past. Discover the stories of the Lakota and Sioux through a Native American chronicler and a visit to a Oglala Lakota Living History Village. See Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain sculpture still in progress. Visit iconic Mt. Rushmore. Journey through the natural beauty of Badlands National Park and stop to browse at Wall Drug. Explore historic Deadwood, the former home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Choose how you delve into the local history, with a tour of the Adams Museum in Deadwood or at the exhibit Tatanka: Story of the Bison. Travel the backcountry of Custer State Park on a Jeep safari. Marvel at Devils Tower, the country’s first National Monument. Rapid City is your gateway into wild landscapes and historical landmarks.
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Spotlight on South Dakota featuring Mount Rushmore and the Badlands: 6-night guided tour (beginning on October 3, 2025): from $2,699 per person.
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Rapid City
Day 2: Mount Rushmore
Day 3: Badlands & Wall
Day 4: Deadwood
Day 5: Custer & Crazy Horse
Day 6: Devils Tower National Monument
Day 7: Rapid City
This tour includes 6 nights' accommodations in Rapid City, daily breakfast and three dinners.