Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup 6 Day Package

Price Per person double occupancy

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For groups of 20 or more Request a quote or call 800-322-0788 for more information.

Price Includes: All motor coach and land transportation, sightseeing, admissions, services of tour director and driver, lodging, meals as specified in tour itinerary, taxes, gratuities to bellhops and waiters at included meals.

Not Included: Cost of obtaining passports or visas, laundry, meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary, travel insurance, gratuity to guide, driver, communication charges, & excess baggage fees. Port charges and gratuities to crew are not included on cruises.

Airport transfers are included only when airfare is purchased from Pilgrim Tours. Taxi service is available for those purchasing their airfare elsewhere.

Deposit Required: $300 per person will reserve your place. A $100 service fee will be charged for cancellation at any time in addition to our normal payment and cancellation policy.

Day 1: Travel, Welcome Dinner

Passengers arrive at Rapid City Regional Airport and are transported to beautiful Palmer Gulch where we will be at home at the Lodge for the next five nights. Situated in the shadow of the Black Hills' tallest mountain, Harney Peak, and only minutes from Mount Rushmore, the Lodge will provide a pleasant retreat in the heart of the Hills. (D)

Day 2: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial

This morning's brief drive will bring us to Crazy Horse Memorial, the still unfinished mountain carving dedicated to Native Americans, and the rejuvenated arts community of Hill City with its funky shops, galleries, boutiques. We'll "dine with the Presidents" at Mount Rushmore, the Shrine to Democracy, before attending the Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival. This one-of-a-kind event includes a buffalo wallow chili cook-off, buffalo chip throwing contest, cowboy poets, musical entertainment, arts & crafts booths and much more. After a wonderful day of exploring and sightseeing we'll return to the lodge for another restful night in the mountain air. (B)

Day 3: Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup, Iron Mountain Road

We'll be up bright and early this morning to take in the exciting annual buffalo roundup. Feel the thunder as 1,500 head of buffalo rumble by and park personnel, cowboys and cowgirls do their best to drive the Park's herd into the Buffalo Corrals - passing two designated viewing areas along the way. After the herd is safely in the corrals the park staff will sort, brand, test and select certain animals for the fall sale, held later in November. This afternoon we'll drink in the beauty of these forested mountains on the scenic byway, Iron Mountain Road with its pigtail bridges, mountain switchbacks, and amazing tunnels which perfectly frame the faces of Mount Rushmore. A train ride on the historic 1880 Steam Train rounds out this very special day. (B)

Day 4: Historic Deadwood

Today we'll explore the rich and roistering gold camp of Deadwood, which provided the setting for the last great gold rush in America. Legalized gaming has returned to the storied gulch where the likes of Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane and Poker Alice once walked. We'll have time to try our luck at the tables, as well as tour historic Boot Hill where the legends now rest. We'll also tour the outstanding Black Hills Mining Museum in the nearby mining town of Lead. (B)

Day 5: Badlands National Park

South Dakota's Badlands National Park is our destination today. But before our sojourn begins we will visit another Journey - the Museum of that name in the gate city of Rapid City. An impressive display of the collections from four previous museums, our visit here will give us a useful background on the area and its former inhabitants. Described by early explorers as "hell with the fires burned out", the Badlands offer unique geologic beauty, Native American heritage and of course, World-famous Wall Drug. Our festive farewell dinner will round out a memorable day and program. (B, D)

Day 6: Departures

Sadly we bid a fond farewell to our Wild West adventure as we are transported to the airport for return flights. (B)