Buffalo Roundup

Feel the thunder of pre-historic beasts as they rumble by during this  traditional round up.  In addition to the Roundup and The Arts Festival, this six day hub-and-spoke itinerary is fun, interesting and educational with a wonderful peek into American history.  Delightful Indian Summer weather for this outstanding tour to the Black Hills of South Dakota. This tour sells out early. DEPOSIT NOW!  Seats are limited.

DAY 1 - Arrive into Rapid City Regional Airport, South Dakota before 5:00pm.   Passengers are met and transported to our Rapid City Hotel. A festive Welcome Dinner will cap our day. D

DAY 2 – Badlands National Park, adjacent to the beautiful Black Hills, is our destination today.  We’ll spend the entire day exploring and picture-taking in this incredible area and visit world famous Wall Drug. B, D

DAY 3 – We’ll be up bright and early this morning to take in the exciting annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Park personnel, cowboys and cowgirls will do their best to drive the Park’s herd into the Buffalo Corrals – passing two designated – but safe – viewing areas along the way.  This afternoon take a train ride on the historic 1880 Steam Train. B

DAY 4 - Today,  we’ll visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a work-in-progress dedicated to Native Americans.  We’ll visit Mount Rushmore, the Shrine to Democracy, before attending the Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival, named one of ABA’s Top 100 Events in North America.  B, D

DAY 5 – Our destination today is historic Deadwood, the setting for the last gold rush in America.  We’ll tour historic Boot Hill where the legends now rest and visit Tatanka: Story of the Bison, a larger than life bronze sculpture featuring 14 bison being pursued by 3 Native American riders. An Interpretive Center examines the story of bison at the height of the Buffalo culture around the year 1840. Tonight we’ll celebrate with a festive Farewell Dinner. B, D

DAY 6 - Transportation is provided to the airport for morning flights. B