# South Dakota, Home of American Legends

- URL: https://www.sportsleisure.com/vacations/south-dakota-home-american-legends

## Overview

Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Devils Tower Nat'l Monument, and Spearfish Canyon

## Details

- Round trip air - Sacramento- Rapid City
- Door-to-door service
- Native American performance and private luncheon
- Journey Museum
- Mount Rushmore, Devil's Tower Nat'l Monument, Mammoth Hot Springs
- Unique Crazy Horse Monument experience - ride by jeep to the top of the mountain, a VERY exclusive adventure
- Gold Factory Tour, Deadwood Brothel Museum, Sundance Crook Museum
- Custer State Park Buffalo Jeep Safari and Chuckwagon Cookout
- Boot Hill/Deadwood tour; Tatanka, Story of the Bison, Spearfish Canyon
- 10 meals - 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- 4000/4400 Gold Passport Points

## Features

- Activity Meter: 4 - Energetic
- Gold Passport Points: 4,000 (double), 4,400 (single)
- Transportation
- Door-to-Door Service
- No Baggage Fees
- Hotels
- Memorable Meals
- Fully Escorted Tour

## Categories

- National Parks
- USA

## Departures

### August 31, 2026 – September 5, 2026 (6 Days)

- Availability: Sold Out/Waitlist
- Price (double occupancy): $3,960 per person
- Price (single occupancy): $4,355
- Meals: 10 included —  5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

## Daily Itinerary

### Day 1

Your early morning flight connects in Denver and arrives in Rapid City in time for a private lunch and **Native American performance** by Sequoia Crosswhite. Learn about the South Dakota Lakota ancestors and traditions through stories and music. A city tour follows, highlighting the sights and sounds of Rapid City. The **Club House Hotel & Suites** is your home for the next **3 nights. (L)**

### Day 2

Today begins with a special treat as we board a **smaller coach for the scenic drive over Iron Mountain,** a route larger vehicles can't access. Along the way, the famous **tunnel views perfectly frame Mount Rushmore,** creating one unforgettable photo, moment after another - **a combination of experiences and viewpoints most tourists never get to enjoy together.** After emerging from the tunnels, we arrive at **Mount Rushmore,** where your guide brings the monument's history and artistry to life. Next, the excitement continues at **Crazy Horse Memorial,** where you'll take an exclusive jeep ride to the top of the mountain, an experience reserved for only a select few visitors. Cap the day with dinner overlooking the monument, a breathtaking setting you won't forget. **(ECB,D)**

### Day 3

Begin with a tour of the **Black Hills Gold Factory,** where skilled artisans craft the region's unique tri-colored jewelry. Continue to the **Mammoth Site,** an active excavation is dedicated to the preservation of Ice Age fossils. After a scattered lunch stop in Custer, travel to **Custer State Park,** home to hundreds of buffalo. Experience them up close on a narrated **Jeep tour**, followed by a **chuckwagon dinner**. **(ECB,D)**

### Day 4

Depart for **Deadwood,** the ultimate Old West town. You'll stay 2 nights at the **Deadwood Lodge,** an upscale hotel located in the heart of the Black Hills. Before check-in, enjoy a narrated tour of (in)famous **Boot Hill,** where shady (and not-so shady) characters found their resting place. Free time downtown includes a unique guided tour at the **Brothel Museum.** **(ECB)**

### Day 5

Head into Wyoming to see the dramatic **Devils Tower National Monument,** a towering natural wonder sacred to Native peoples. After taking in the views, continue to **Sundance** for a **group lunch at a true local establishment,** the kind of place that gives you a real taste of small-town western hospitality. After lunch, enjoy a visit to the **Crook County Museum,** where engaging exhibits and lively stories bring the region's frontier history, including the tale of the Sundance Kid. **(FB, L)**

### Day 6

Begin your final day with a visit to **Tatanka:** Story of the Bison, created by Kevin Costner after filming Dances with Wolves. Learn about the Plains before white settlement and the cultural importance of the bison. Enjoy a farewell lunch at **Spearfish Lodge,** surrounded by the beauty of **Spearfish Canyon** and possibly a view of the resident mountain goats. Continue to Rapid City airport for your return flight to Sacramento. **(FB,L)**

### Daily Itinerary Meal Legend

| Code | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| CB | Continental Breakfast |
| B | Generally a limited buffet or menu |
| FB | Full buffet or choice of menu |
| BR | Brunch, often buffet-style |
| L | Lunch, often several menu options |
| HT or AT | High or Afternoon Tea |
| D | Dinner, often several menu options |

## Photos

- [Adult bison and calf at Custer State Park, South Dakota](https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/images/800px-adultbisonandcalfcusterstateparksouthdakota2009-08-25.jpg)
- [Tour group riding a Buffalo Safari jeep at Custer State Park, South Dakota](https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/images/img2734.jpg)

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