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The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West 2026
11 Day Tour from Rapid City to Salt Lake City
Tour Description:
This national parks vacation through the American West is what dreams are made of. With overnight stays in the West’s legendary lodges, you’ll wake up well rested within the forested wonder of the nation’s most alluring landscapes. Enjoy two nights within the timber and stone beauty of the State Game Lodge at Custer State Park, two nights under the roofs of the cozy lodges of Yellowstone National Park, and two nights swathed in the rugged elegance at the Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole. Additional dream sights through South Dakota and Wyoming include Mount Rushmore, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Grand Teton National Park. After visiting the Old West towns of Deadwood and Cody – and spotting the buffalo, moose, elk, and other area locals – you’ll have no reason to count sheep on this classic lodges and national parks tour.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Thursday 21 May 26 — Sunday 31 May 26 | Starting at $5,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 28 May 26 — Sunday 07 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,279 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 11 Jun 26 — Sunday 21 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 18 Jun 26 — Sunday 28 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 09 Jul 26 — Sunday 19 Jul 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,279 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 30 Jul 26 — Sunday 09 Aug 26 | Starting at $5,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 20 Aug 26 — Sunday 30 Aug 26 | Starting at $5,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 22 Aug 26 — Tuesday 01 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,369 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 27 Aug 26 — Sunday 06 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,449 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 03 Sep 26 — Sunday 13 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 10 Sep 26 — Sunday 20 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 12 Sep 26 — Tuesday 22 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,279 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingWe’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Cody so you can plan your day your way.
Notes:
Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone are subject to weather and/or road conditions. This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not meet the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not feature televisions and other routinely expected amenities.
Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone are subject to weather and/or road conditions. This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not meet the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not feature televisions and other routinely expected amenities.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
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ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Enjoy an overnight stay at the historic State Game Lodge in Custer State Park. This gracious stone and wood lodge is set in a beautiful mountain valley, surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest. Built in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the lodge served as the “Summer White House” for President Calvin Coolidge and was visited by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Day 2
LEGENDS & LORE The legendary town of Deadwood is home to the ghosts of the Wild West, where bold frontiersmen and optimistic gold miners set down stakes in this untamed mining town. Hear the rip-roaring stories of legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny while exploring the streets where shoot-outs and sheriffs ruled the day
Day 3
LEGENDARY LIVES The mission of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is to connect people to the stories of the American West. Here in the town named for Bill Cody (Buffalo Bill), you’ll find a wealth of historic artifacts, artwork, and amazing insight to the historic American West and Native American culture in this complex founded in 1917 to continue the vision of Col. William F. Cody – named by the NY Times as ‘among the nation’s most remarkable museums.’
Day 4
NATURAL WONDERS Designated as a national park by law 150 years ago, President Ulysses S. Grant worked to preserve and protect the wild landscapes, native heritage, spectacular wildlife, and extraordinary geologic and ecological phenomena that make this Rocky Mountain paradise a treasure today and for future generations to treasure. From geysers to grizzlies and great bison, no one leaves the park without being forever changed by the natural wonder witnessed in any of its 2.2 million acres of pristine wilderness
Day 5
NATURAL WONDERS With its magnificent peaks and glacial landscapes, this Rocky Mountain marvel is the perfect pairing of natural grandeur and frontier spirit of the town of Jackson. Find serenity on the shores of gorgeous glacier-fed Jenny Lake and stroll along the shore before continuing to Jackson. This evening, visit the Antler Arches, enjoy a drink at the iconic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, or shop for the perfect cowboy hat
Day 6
HISTORIC SPOT The capital city of Utah was first established in 1847 by early pioneer settlers led by Brigham Young, who exclaimed, “This is the right place,” upon seeing its vistas and verdant landscapes. The city hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and offers a vibrant downtown with a variety of stores, attractions, and restaurants.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Rapid City | Custer State Park | Spearfish | Cody | Yellowstone National Park | Jackson | Salt Lake City |
The Rushmore Hotel
First-Class
445 Mt. Rushmore Road Rapid City SD United States
The Rushmore Hotel Rapid City is a great place to rest after spending a busy day in Rapid City exploring everything the city offers. The hotel is an eco-friendly hotel representing sustainability in South Dakota. The rooms have a fun decor showcasing the beauty and flavor of South Dakota.
First-Class
445 Mt. Rushmore Road Rapid City SD United States
The Rushmore Hotel Rapid City is a great place to rest after spending a busy day in Rapid City exploring everything the city offers. The hotel is an eco-friendly hotel representing sustainability in South Dakota. The rooms have a fun decor showcasing the beauty and flavor of South Dakota.
