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South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer
7 days • 4.6
4.5
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Start
Rapid City, USA
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Finish
Bozeman, USA
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Trip Code
SSED
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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Transport
Private vehicle
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Accommodation
Cabin (2 nights), Hotel (4 nights)
From £2,565(7 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Jump in a jeep to safari with an expert guide and see buffalo up close, along with pronghorns and elk, in Custer State Park.
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Marvel at the iconic monument of Mount Rushmore, where a short walk will take you up close to this famous mountain sculpture.
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Join an expert naturalist guide on a wolf-tracking expedition at Yellowstone National Park in the wee hours of the morning – home to Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Prismatic Spring.
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Get a taste of the wild west during visits to Deadwood and Cody, two towns famous for their role in the USA’s Gold Rush era.
Is this trip right for you?
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There are walking opportunities throughout this trip. We recommend you bring good quality walking shoes if you're keen to enjoy a hike - or two!
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This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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You may also want to check out our Great American West trip if you have a longer time to explore the region:
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Itinerary
A showcase of national parks, famous landmarks and incredible wildlife
See natural wonders in South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park on this seven-day small group adventure that packs plenty of wonders into a short amount of time. Uncover the beauty of Badlands National Park before you travel to Mount Rushmore, spot buffalo in Custer State Park and continue to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Get a taste of the Wild West with a stop in Deadwood and an overnight stay in Cody. Then, spend two nights at Yellowstone National Park, where you’ll spot wildlife, watch Old Faithful spray water into the air and join a wolf-tracking expedition. With easy to moderate walks, comfortable accommodation and a knowledgeable leader, this nature focussed adventure is big on beauty.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Rapid City / Custer
- DAY 2Day 2 • Custer
- DAY 3Day 3 • Sheridan
- DAY 4Day 4 • Cody
- DAY 5Day 5 • Yellowstone National Park / Gardiner
- DAY 6Day 6 • Yellowstone National Park / Gardiner
- DAY 7Day 7 • Yellowstone Wolf Tracking / Bozeman
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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Private vehicle
bed Accommodation
Cabin (2 nights), Hotel (4 nights)
festival Included activities
circleBadlands National Park – Hiking
circleBadlands National Park – Scenic Drive
circleCuster State Park - Buffalo Safari
circleCuster - Crazy Horse Memorial
circleBlack Hills - Mount Rushmore
circleDeadwood visit
circleLittle Bighorn Battlefield National Monument -guided tour with a Crow Nation Guide
circleCody - Leader-led orientation walk
circleYellowstone National Park - Southern Loop Featuring Old Faithful Geyser & Grand Prismatic Spring
circleYellowstone National Park - Northern Loop Featuring Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone & Norris Geyser Basin
circleYellowstone - Wolf Tracking Expedition
Dates and availability
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Saturday May 31, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,207
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Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£3,207£2,565
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£3,702£2,961
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Friday Jul 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,333
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Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,465£2,772
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Saturday Jul 12, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£3,465£2,772
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Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,504£2,803
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,465
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£3,608£3,247
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£3,625£3,262
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Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£3,927£3,534
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£3,333£3,000
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Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,300£2,970
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Saturday May 23, 2026
Friday May 29, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,366
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Important notes
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1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 10 am on Day 1 in Rapid City. Please make your own way to the Joining Point listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
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2. This trip finishes at approximately 4pm in Bozeman, Montana. No accommodation is booked for this evening. If departing this day, please do not book any flights before 7pm. if you would like to spend more time in Bozeman, we can request additional accommodation for you post tour. Please speak to your booking agent.
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3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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4. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.
Reviews (23)
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Lindsay
Aug 02, 2024
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Jolene
Jun 25, 2024
Fabulous trip! Got to see all the highlights! Badlands, Yellowstone, Wolf tracking and so many bison! Tour leader Brittni is the best! I one of my favorite Intrepid trips so far!
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Joanna
Jun 12, 2024
I couldn't recommend a trip with Intrepid highly enough. We saw a huge range of sights which were all spectacular on a well paced but action packed itinerary. Our guide couldn't have made the trip more smooth or enjoyable. Can't wait until the next one!
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Aimee
Jun 11, 2024
The itinerary matched the experience exactly. Our guide Justin was professional, engaging and made sure he paid special attention to each and every guest. The landscapes and wildlife were amazing!!! Trip of a lifetime 😊
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Clare
Jun 09, 2024
Such a great way to explore and share this amazing planet
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Marlene
Aug 06, 2023
Andrew was an amazing guide. He was extremely knowledgable, accommodating and fun! He consistently ensured all travelers' needs were met. I would sign up for another trip with Andrew in a heartbeat!!
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Shirlee
Aug 05, 2023
We enjoyed the sights and scenery on trip - Mt Rushmore, bison spotting in Custer Park and Yellowstone some of the highlights! We had a great group. Our guide, Andrew was very knowledgable and professional. We had some long travel days, but worth it for what we saw. Highly recommend it!
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Lisa
Aug 02, 2023
Excellent trip to South Dakota and Yellowstone. Very well planned, organized, and the leader was exceptional! Would definitely take another trip with Intrepid!
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Carol
Jul 19, 2023
This was an amazing trip and so worthwhile. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. I didn’t expect to learn so much about the magnificent destinations we visited. The wildlife and scenery we saw were stunning. Cannot recommend this trip enough and it was a wonderful experience.
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Mahima
Jul 07, 2023
This trip was very action packed, but has something for everyone. From nature lovers, to history buffs - it’s got it all. Andrew, our guide, made the trip even better with his energy, passion, and attention to each travelers needs. It felt like a little family :)