National Monuments
Yellowstone & Mount Rushmore
Overview
From Jackson Hole’s wildlife-rich national parks to South Dakota’s iconic Mount Rushmore and Black Hills — a compact journey through two of America’s most recognisable landscapes.
Trip Highlights
- Full-day Yellowstone National Park tour with wildlife spotting
- Grand Teton National Park — Jackson & Jenny Lakes, Oxbow Bend
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Custer State Park, Needles Highway & Sylvan Lake
- Crazy Horse Memorial
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Jackson Hole
Arrive into Jackson Hole airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Jackson Hole.
Day 2
Yellowstone National Park
A full-day tour from Jackson Hole spotting local wildlife — grizzly bears, bison, elk, moose, eagles and wolves — with provided binoculars, visiting the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone waterfalls, Hayden Valley and Old Faithful. Overnight at Jackson Hole.
Day 3
Grand Teton National Park
8–9 hours exploring the park’s top attractions: Jackson and Jenny Lakes, the stunning Oxbow Bend, and the historic barns of Mormon Row, keeping an eye out for grizzlies, bison and pronghorn antelope. Overnight at Jackson Hole.
Day 4
Rapid City
Check out and transfer to Jackson Hole airport for your flight to Rapid City, South Dakota. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Rapid City.
Day 5
Rapid City — Mount Rushmore & Black Hills
A full-day bus tour starting at Mount Rushmore, illuminated in the morning light, with time to learn about architect Gutzon Borglum. Continue along Iron Road to Custer State Park Resort, then Needles Highway for a scenic drive to Sylvan Lake, ending at Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain carving. Overnight at Rapid City.
Day 6
Check Out
Check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination or home.
Hotels Included
- Jackson HoleModerate: Elk Country Inn · Deluxe: The Rockwell Inn
- Rapid CityModerate: Country Inn & Suites · Deluxe: Holiday Inn
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Jackson Hole & Rapid City airport transfers (private)
- 5 nights’ accommodation with breakfast for 2
- SIC Yellowstone National Park lower loop
- SIC Grand Teton National Park
- SIC bus tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
Not Included
- International/domestic airfare
- Flight tickets and baggage charges
- Porterage and tips
- Personal expenses
- Any tours/transfers not listed
- Incidental charges
- Non-US Resident fee — $100pp per park
- Resort fee as applicable
Important Notes
- Rates shown are for May; a supplement applies for June, July and August.
- Check-in 3:00–4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM at most hotels.
- Breakfast served 6:30 AM–9:30 AM.
- Child age 2–9 years; above 9 years considered an adult.
- Package valid until March 2027.
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