Explorer Tours from Rapid City
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9 best Explorer tour packages from Rapid City
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- Great American West
- America's National Parks
- America's Greatest Treasures with Rapid City Start
- The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West
- America's Cowboy Country (Rapid City, SD to Jackson, WY)
- South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer
- Spotlight on South Dakota featuring Mount Rushmore & The Badlands (2025)
- Mt. Rushmore and Badlands Bike Tour
- Parks & Canyons Spectacular
- Explore Wall Drug Store and Badlands Park
- Stay at a historic game lodge in Custer
- Visit Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial
Duration 13 days Destinations Rapid City, Sheridan, West Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park, Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls, Glacier National Park, Whitefish, Missoula Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $7,080
10% Off- US$6,372You save $708
America's National Parks
896 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We enjoyed this tour tremendously! Everything was planned, and worked out great.”
Donna, traveled in September 2023
- Explore Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Tour the Crazy Horse and Chief monuments
- Discover the historic town of Deadwood
Duration 10 days Destinations Rapid City, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Deadwood, Sheridan, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Salt Lake City Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Globus From $4,369
11% Off- US$3,869You save $500
America's Greatest Treasures with Rapid City Start
163 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This itinerary was incredibly well planned. What a great idea!”
Keli, traveled in September 2023
- Explore Crazy Horse Memorial
- Marvel at Mount Rushmore's grandeur
- Discover Yellowstone's geysers
Duration 9 days Destinations Rapid City, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Deadwood, Cody, West Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Salt Lake City Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Cosmos From $2,299
4% Off- US$2,199You save $100
The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West
257 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We covered a vast area of the west on this trip!”
Barbara, traveled in September 2023
- Explore Badlands National Park
- Stay at historic State Game Lodge
- Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Duration 11 days Destinations Rapid City, Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Deadwood, Spearfish, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Salt Lake City Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Globus From $4,999
3% Off- US$4,849You save $150
- Badlands National Park
- Custer State Park
- Crazy Horse Memorial
Duration 8 days Destinations Rapid City, Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Deadwood, Buffalo, Wyoming, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Collette From $2,999
10% Off- US$2,699You save $299
South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The trip was amazing and I would recommend it.”
Tammy, traveled in August 2023
- Explore Wall Drug Store in Rapid City
- Go on a buffalo safari in Custer State Park
- Walk the Presidential Trail at Mount Rushmore
Duration 7 days Destinations Rapid City, Sheridan, Yellowstone National Park, Bozeman Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $3,595
5% Off- US$3,415You save $180
- Dine with a Native American storyteller
- Explore Mount Rushmore by day and night
- Tour the Badlands and visit Wall Drug
Duration 7 days Destinations Rapid City, Oglala, Badlands National Park, Wall, Deadwood, Custer State Park, Devils Tower Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Collette From $2,599
10% Off- US$2,339You save $259
- Bike through Badlands National Park
- Explore Wind Cave's unique formations
- Cycle to Mt. Rushmore via Iron Mountain
Duration 7 days Destinations Rapid City, Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Deadwood, Devils Tower, Spearfish Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Bicycle Adventures From
10% Off- US$4,140
Parks & Canyons Spectacular
246 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Loved everything about this trip, especially our tour director David Beach!”
Kathryn, traveled in September 2023
- Explore Mount Rushmore's iconic sculptures
- Discover Crazy Horse Memorial's grandeur
- Tour historic Deadwood with a local guide
Duration 14 days Destinations Rapid City, Deadwood, Sheridan, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon National ParkSee all destinations Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Globus From $5,859
3% Off- US$5,709You save $150
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