Parks and Lodges of the Classic West

10 days Rapid City to Jackson
Rapid City, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson.

Experience the legends of the Old West, plus the grandeur of America's very first national parks and monuments. Visit Custer State Park and enjoy a Buffalo Safari and Chuck Wagon Cookout. In South Dakota, see Deadwood's Boot Hill, last resting place for Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, and visit Mt. Rushmore and the nearby Crazy Horse Monument. In the beautiful Rocky Mountains, explore Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons, featuring two nights at the Lodge at Jackson Hole. Your vacation ends with a farewell dinner in Jackson.

INSIDE VISITS AND SPECIAL FEATURES Shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN RAPID CITY, SD

Welcome to Rapid City. Join your Tour Director for a WELCOME RECEPTION this evening. (WR)

DAY 2 - RAPID CITY-BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK-CUSTER STATE PARK

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, well-known for it's 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

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 - CUSTER STATE PARK-DEADWOOD

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 hundreds of metres 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 - DEADWOOD-U-CROSS RANCH-CODY

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 - CODY-YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

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

On today's TOUR you will see Yellowstone's Grand Canyon with it's 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 - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK-GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK-JACKSON

This morning, tour GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK. The jagged Teton's 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

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE 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 WILlDLIFE 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

After a leisurely breakfast, bid farewell to newfound friends as your holiday comes to an end with an included transfer to the airport. (B)

Departure Dates & Prices

Dates	Twin Per Person	Single Supplement	Triple Reduction
17/05/2008	£1,199	£421	£94
24/05/2008	£1,199	£421	£94
31/05/2008	£1,199	£421	£94
14/06/2008	£1,199	£421	£94
21/06/2008	£1,199	£421	£94
28/06/2008	£1,225	£421	£94
05/07/2008	£1,225	£421	£94
12/07/2008	£1,225	£421	£94
19/07/2008	£1,225	£421	£94
26/07/2008	£1,225	£421	£94
16/08/2008	£1,225	£421	£94
23/08/2008	£1,225	£421	£94
06/09/2008	£1,199	£421	£94
13/09/2008	£1,199	£421	£94
All prices shown are for tour only and subject to availability. Please call to ask for a full package inclusive of airfares.
Pre/Post Tour overnights are also available and rail/cruise upgrades can be quoted where applicable

Included Highlights

• RAPID CITY: Welcome reception
• BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK
• CUSTOR STATE PARK: Buffalo Safari and cookout
• MOUNT RUSHMORE and CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL
• HOT SPRINGS: Mammoth site
• BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTRE Explore the history of the American West
• YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Stay inside the park at Lake Yellowstone Hotel
• GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

Included Meals

Welcome Reception (WR), American breakfast daily (B), 2 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D) including a farewell dinner in Salt Lake City

Superior Hotels

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)