Tour Description

History comes alive on this family adventure into the wild west. Admire the peaks of the Grand Tetons, travel and watch Old Faithful put on a show at Yellowstone and see the vastness of South Dakota's Badlands on this epic National Parks tour. Enjoy a picnic-style lunch and guided tour at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, before you meet local Indigenous tribes of Montana over a Be My Guest experience at the historic Billings Depot. From standing in awe at Mount Rushmore to saying ‘hi’ to Buffalo Bill in Cody, these experiences will have your family reminiscing for years.

Priced From:

$ 6844pp ^*

From: 2026-05-24

To: 2026-09-13

Start Location: Salt Lake City (UT), United States Of America

End Location: Rapid City, United States Of America

Trip Type: Family Experience

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Start Your Travels In Salt Lake City

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Little America

Saddle up for a Wild West family adventure starting with a relaxing afternoon together in Salt Lake City before meeting your travel companions for a rootin’ tootin’ evening Kick-off Party with your Travel Director.

Journey to Jackson

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Modern Mountain Motel

Relive the adventures of an 1850s westbound wagon train with a visit to the National Oregon/California Trail Centre in Montpelier, Idaho. Accompanied by actors playing wagon masters and pioneers, you'll journey back in time, exploring historically accurate attractions, including a gun shop, mercantile, and a ride in a covered wagon. After a picnic-style lunch at the Centre, you're off to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where you can walk through the town's famous landmark arch of tangled elk antlers. Step back in time as you explore the Town Square with its Western boardwalks, craft boutiques and ice cream shops, all surrounded by the majestic Teton Range.

Visit Grand Teton National Park

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone

Family fun awaits every day of this trip and today is no exception. If the season is right, today is your chance to get out on the water for some adventures. Rise early to float down the Snake River on an optional, scenic wilderness float trip. It’s the most relaxing way to experience the river as you learn about its history, geology, and wildlife from an expert guide. Travel onward to your hotel for the night.

Yellowstone Sightseeing

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone

Today you’ll enjoy a full day’s exploration of the geothermal wonderland of Yellowstone. You’ll join your Travel Director, marvelling at Old Faithful, the thousand-year old geyser which has been shooting up water every 90 minutes for centuries. See the wonders of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone whose colours and shapes are a sight to behold. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy on your own terms.

Immerse Into The Culture Of The Old West

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Billings

You’ll get a glimpse into “Spirit of the West” at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West museum complex. As you wander through this huge set of exhibits, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back to a time of cowboys and cowgirls, lawmen and brave Native American warriors. The complex gives you the opportunity to explore the Buffalo Bill Museum, Plains Indians Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, or the Draper Natural History Museum. Round out the day with a Be My Guest experience at Billings Depot where you’ll meet the owners 406 Native Roots, an Indigenous arts and education centre, before dining in a historic train terminal. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about tipis and engage in a sweetgrass braiding activity led by a local Indigenous artist.

Venture Into Rapid City

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Alex Johnson Rapid City

Continue your discovery of the Wild West heading through the "Energy Capital of the US," Gillette, WY. Then, travel to South Dakota to spend the afternoon getting familiar with a famed Lakota warrior at Crazy Horse Memorial. You’ll gaze in awe of this colossal carved tribute to Crazy Horse, which you’ll learn is the largest mountain carving in the world.

Explore Badlands National Park Make Travel Matter

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Alex Johnson Rapid City

Today, participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a visit to the Oglala Lakota Living History Village, introducing you to the beautiful landscape of the past and present Lakota culture, and of indigenous knowledge of Pine Ridge Reservation. Your visit contributes to the sustainability and resiliency of the Lakota community. Walk with a local guide on the trails through displays of living quarters used through the 19th and 20th centuries. Meet local artists who, through crafts and storytelling, provide insight into their cultures and traditions. Later, visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, the perfect place to prepare for your visit of Badlands National Park. Learn about the local earth science, wildlife and history as you explore museum exhibits, visit a working Fossil Preparation Lab or learn about Indigenous communities who one inhabited the land.

Encounter The Traditions Of Black Hills Make Travel Matter

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Alex Johnson Rapid City

Today, head for the famous Black Hills of South Dakota to view the giant faces of former American presidents etched in the stone cliffs of Mount Rushmore. This evening, join your fellow adventurers at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and Farewell Dinner featuring your Lakota Sioux Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk (or another tribe member).

Farewell Rapid City

Day 9

Duration: 1

Your Wild West adventure comes to an end after breakfast. Say so long to your newfound friends this morning. Depart from Rapid City at your leisure.

Farewell Rapid City or Denver

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Your journey through the Western Frontiers is not over yet. Travel south through the expansive, rolling prairies of Wyoming to Denver, the Mile High City at 1609 m (5,280 ft) known for its thriving coffeehouse and brewery scene. Along the way, trade tales with your travel companions of all the sights you’ve seen. On arrival check into your downtown hotel for your overnight stay and prepare for your exciting rail journey through the Rockies.

Denver to Glenwood Springs

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer

Make your own way to Denver’s Union Station and board Canyon Spirit, your train for this journey. Settle into your reclining seat and enjoy sweeping views through glass-dome windows. As you journey west, cross the Continental Divide and follow the Colorado River past canyons, tunnels and mountain towns. Enjoy engaging commentary from the onboard team and soak up the relaxed atmosphere with your fellow travellers. With meals served at your seat and a chance to step onto the outdoor viewing platform for a fresh perspective, this scenic rail journey is a memorable way to travel. Disembark in the resort town of Glenwood Springs, where your overnight stay awaits.

Glenwood Springs to Moab

Day 12

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer

Board the Canyon Spirit and wave goodbye to Glenwood Springs as you continue your journey west. Today’s route brings even more showstopping scenery, from alpine vistas to deep sandstone canyons, with the chance to spot pronghorn grazing the open plains. Cross into Utah and take in the shift in landscape as red rock formations begin to dominate the view. As you near Moab, the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, take in the final views from your glass-dome seat. On arrival, you’ll disembark and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore or relax at your leisure.

Moab Your Way

Day 13

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Little America

Leave Moab by motorcoach and make your way to Thompson Springs to board the Canyon Spirit for the final stretch of your rail adventure. Enjoy a late lunch and dinner onboard as you travel through Castle Gate, the cliffs of Price River Canyon, Soldier Summit and the Thistle tunnels. After passing Provo, your rail journey concludes in Salt Lake City, where you’ll enjoy an overnight stay in Utah’s welcoming capital.

Depart Salt Lake City

Day 14

Duration: 1

Make your way to Salt Lake City International Airport at your leisure. Bid farewell to your fellow travellers and reflect on unforgettable journey through the landscapes of the American West.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-05-24

End Date: 2026-06-01

twin

Child Price: 6655

Adult Price: 7395

triple

Child Price: 6104

Adult Price: 6844

quad

Child Price: 6263

Adult Price: 7003

Start Date: 2026-06-07

End Date: 2026-06-15

twin

Child Price: 7087

Adult Price: 7875

triple

Child Price: 6419

Adult Price: 7207

quad

Child Price: 6607

Adult Price: 7395

Start Date: 2026-06-14

End Date: 2026-06-22

twin

Child Price: 7087

Adult Price: 7875

triple

Child Price: 6419

Adult Price: 7207

quad

Child Price: 6607

Adult Price: 7395

Start Date: 2026-06-21

End Date: 2026-06-29

twin

Child Price: 7155

Adult Price: 7950

triple

Child Price: 6470

Adult Price: 7265

quad

Child Price: 6663

Adult Price: 7458

Start Date: 2026-06-28

End Date: 2026-07-06

twin

Child Price: 7155

Adult Price: 7950

triple

Child Price: 6470

Adult Price: 7265

quad

Child Price: 6663

Adult Price: 7458

Start Date: 2026-07-05

End Date: 2026-07-13

twin

Child Price: 7155

Adult Price: 7950

triple

Child Price: 6470

Adult Price: 7265

quad

Child Price: 6663

Adult Price: 7458

Start Date: 2026-07-12

End Date: 2026-07-20

twin

Child Price: 7155

Adult Price: 7950

triple

Child Price: 6470

Adult Price: 7265

quad

Child Price: 6663

Adult Price: 7458

Start Date: 2026-07-19

End Date: 2026-07-27

twin

Child Price: 7155

Adult Price: 7950

triple

Child Price: 6471

Adult Price: 7266

quad

Child Price: 6664

Adult Price: 7459

Start Date: 2026-08-16

End Date: 2026-08-24

twin

Child Price: 7155

Adult Price: 7950

triple

Child Price: 6471

Adult Price: 7266

quad

Child Price: 6664

Adult Price: 7459

Start Date: 2026-08-23

End Date: 2026-08-31

twin

Child Price: 7015

Adult Price: 7795

triple

Child Price: 6363

Adult Price: 7143

quad

Child Price: 6548

Adult Price: 7328

Start Date: 2026-09-06

End Date: 2026-09-14

twin

Child Price: 7042

Adult Price: 7825

triple

Child Price: 6389

Adult Price: 7172

quad

Child Price: 6574

Adult Price: 7357

Start Date: 2026-09-13

End Date: 2026-09-21

twin

Child Price: 7042

Adult Price: 7825

triple

Child Price: 6389

Adult Price: 7172

quad

Child Price: 6574

Adult Price: 7357

Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos End Rapid City

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices