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Majestic Parks
Highlights
- Day 1: Fly to MinnesotaGuests with airfare will enjoy overnight accommodations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, near the Mall of America. Those arriving earlier in the day may take time to explore the largest shopping, dining, and entertainment complex in the United States.
- Day 2: North DakotaGuests from surrounding areas drive in this morning, meeting at the hotel before our motorcoach journey to discover America’s national parks begins. As we travel to our overnight accommodations in Jamestown, North Dakota, keep watch for intriguing wildlife, like bison, along the way.
- Day 3: Theodore Roosevelt National ParkThis morning, we enjoy country vistas of wheat fields, grazing land, and oil wells en route to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the badlands of western North Dakota. Early afternoon, we arrive to admire its wildlife and rugged wilderness, including rocky cliffs and river valleys. Later, we check in to our accommodations and have time to freshen up before our traditional western dinner at Pitchfork Steak Fondue, followed by captivating patriotic performances at the Medora Musical.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4: MontanaAfter an included breakfast, we make our way from North Dakota into Montana and stop for an included lunch in Glasgow. Our travels continue to Havre, named after the French port city of Le Havre. After checking in to our comfortable accommodations, enjoy a relaxing evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 5: WhitefishWe continue making our way across Montana today, where ranches and grazing lands give way to the majestic Northern Rocky Mountains. Enjoy leisure time in East Glacier Park, a charming community with spectacular views. We then travel scenic Highway 2 around the southern edge of Glacier National Park to the vibrant resort town of Whitefish. Soak up panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, lush forests, and glistening lakes on a scenic lift ride before settling into our hotel for the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Day 6: Going-to-the-Sun RoadOur morning kicks off with adventures inside “The Crown of the Continent,” Glacier National Park. We board vintage Red Buses with expert driver-guides and travel one of the most scenic routes in the world: Going-to-the-Sun Road. This beautiful region boasts alpine meadows, cascading waterfalls, sparkling lakes, and more than 20 glaciers! After the tour, enjoy an included lunch in St. Mary Village before we drive to Great Falls for our overnight accommodations.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 7: Gates of the MountainsWe begin exploring the wonders of Great Falls at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, close to where the explorers spent a month portaging around five waterfalls. After an included lunch, stories of their famous expedition come alive during a boat ride through a three-mile-long canyon known as Gates of the Mountains, named by Meriwether Lewis in 1805. Tonight, we stay in the capital city of Helena.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 8: Mammoth Hot SpringsThis morning’s serene drive brings us along the crystal-clear Gallatin River to Gardiner, the Northern Gateway to Yellowstone. Upon arriving at Yellowstone National Park, we go through its original entrance and enjoy a stop to explore beautiful Mammoth Hot Springs while gazing upon a variety of wildlife and unbeatable vistas. Later, we check in to our accommodations nestled inside the park and have dinner together.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9: Yellowstone National ParkToday, we spend a full day uncovering the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park with an expert park guide! Our exciting tour includes fascinating narration, lunch at Canyon Lodge Eatery, and stops at Old Faithful and Artist Point. We also see stunning views of Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls as well as the multicolored Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, a vibrant gorge spanning 20 miles. The evening is at your leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 10: CodyOur day begins with a drive to Cody, Wyoming, known as the Rodeo Capital of the World. After an included lunch, we visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West to explore five museums with intriguing exhibits and discover why author James Mitchner called this world-class collection “The Smithsonian of the West.” Tonight, we saddle up for a cowboy experience featuring an all-you-can-eat dinner with foot-stompin’ entertainment, followed by a thrilling rodeo at Stampede Park!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 11: Devils Tower National MonumentWe head eastbound through Wyoming today, making a stop in the Black Hills region at Devils Tower, the first national monument in the United States. Learn how this soaring rock was formed over millions of years and became a significant cultural site for many Native American tribes. Afterwards, we travel into South Dakota to enjoy two nights in Rapid City, known as the Gateway to the Black Hills.
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Day 12: Custer State Park & MemorialsWe continue exploring the Black Hills this morning with a 4x4 Jeep adventure through Custer State Park, South Dakota’s first and largest state park. Our expert driver-guides get us close to wildlife, such as bison, elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and many other species that live here. Next, we visit Crazy Horse Memorial and enjoy views of the iconic mountain carving during our included lunch at the on-site restaurant. Our day concludes with a drive to nearby Mount Rushmore National Memorial, one of America’s most famous carvings.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 13: The BadlandsToday, we explore the rugged beauty of Badlands National Park, one of the most dramatic displays of geological wonders in the world. We finish our loop of the park with a visit to the famous Wall Drug Store, where you have free time to shop and grab a bite to eat. Later, we celebrate our adventures with a Farewell Dinner in Mitchell, South Dakota. Our overnight accommodations are in Sioux Falls.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 14: Falls ParkOur last day in South Dakota starts with a visit to beautiful Falls Park. Enjoy the scenery of Sioux Falls’ namesake and see some of the first buildings developed in the city. Afterwards, we drive back to Minneapolis, where our Midwest guests return home, while the remainder of the group settles in at our hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Day 15: Fly HomeThe rest of our group boards their flight home today, returning with fond memories of our spectacular getaway.
What's Included
All Accommodations
- 1 night in Jamestown, ND
- 1 night in Medora, ND
- 1 night at Best Western Plus Havre Inn & Suites, MT
- 1 night at Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
- 1 night in Great Falls, MT
- 1 night in Helena, MT
- 2 nights at Grant Village inside Yellowstone National Park
- 1 night in Cody, WY
- 2 nights in Rapid City
- 1 night at Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center
- 1 night Guests with airfare stay one night at Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington before and after the tour.
Attractions & Highlights
- Medora Musical
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Glacier National Park feat. Going-to-the-Sun Road
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center
- Gates of the Mountains boat tour
- Yellowstone National Park guided tour feat. Old Faithful & Hayden Valley
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West
- Cody Stampede Rodeo
- Devils Tower National Monument
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour in Custer State Park
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Wall Drug Store
- Badlands National Park
- Falls Park in Sioux Falls
22 Excellent Meals
- Dinner at Pitchfork Steak Fondue
- Lunch in Glacier National Park
- Lunch & dinner in Yellowstone National Park
- All-you-can-eat dinner & western music show at Cody Cattle Co.
- Lunch at Crazy Horse Memorial
- Farewell Dinner in South Dakota
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Albert Lea - Hy-Vee Grocery Store
Bloomington - Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
Owatonna - Walmart Supercenter
Rochester - McDonald's