South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer

















From AUD $5435
Small Group
Light
Rating
(16 reviews)

South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer
7 days
Small Group
Comfortable
Light
English
Experience Overview
See natural wonders in South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park on this seven-day small group adventure that packs plenty of wonders into a short amount of time.
See natural wonders in South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park on this seven-day small group adventure that packs plenty of wonders into a short amount of time. Uncover the beauty of Badlands National Park before you travel to Mount Rushmore, spot buffalo in Custer State Park and continue to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Get a taste of the Wild West with a stop in Deadwood and an overnight stay in Cody. Then, spend two nights at Yellowstone National Park, where you’ll spot wildlife, watch Old Faithful spray water into the air and join a wolf-tracking expedition. With easy to moderate walks, comfortable accommodation and a knowledgeable leader, this nature focussed adventure is big on beauty.
Highlights
- Jump in a jeep to safari with an expert guide and see buffalo up close, along with pronghorns and elk, in Custer State Park.
- Marvel at the iconic monument of Mount Rushmore, where a short walk will take you up close to this famous mountain sculpture.
- Join an expert naturalist guide on a wolf-tracking expedition at Yellowstone National Park in the wee hours of the morning – home to Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Prismatic Spring.
- Get a taste of the wild west during visits to Deadwood and Cody, two towns famous for their role in the USA’s Gold Rush era.
Trip Details
7 days
Private vehicle
Small Group
English
Rapid City / Custer, United States Of America
Yellowstone Wolf Tracking / Bozeman, United States Of America
Comfortable
Explorer
Light
Itinerary
Included Activities:
- Badlands National Park – Hiking
- Badlands National Park – Scenic Drive
Accommodation:
- Cabin (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Custer State Park - Buffalo Safari
- Custer - Crazy Horse Memorial
- Black Hills - Mount Rushmore
Accommodation:
- Cabin (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Deadwood visit
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Cody - Leader-led orientation walk
- Cody - Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Yellowstone National Park - Northern Loop Featuring Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone & Norris Geyser Basin
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Yellowstone National Park - Southern Loop Featuring Old Faithful Geyser & Grand Prismatic Spring
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Yellowstone - Wolf Tracking Expedition
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
See natural wonders in South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park on this seven-day small group adventure that packs plenty of wonders into a short amount of time.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 22 May 2027
Customer Reviews
08/05/2023
We enjoyed the sights and scenery on trip - Mt Rushmore, bison spotting in Custer Park and Yellowstone some of the highlights! We had a great group. Our guide, Andrew was very knowledgable and professional. We had some long travel days, but worth it for what we saw. Highly recommend it!
08/06/2023
Andrew was an amazing guide. He was extremely knowledgable, accommodating and fun! He consistently ensured all travelers' needs were met. I would sign up for another trip with Andrew in a heartbeat!!
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
08/05/2023
We enjoyed the sights and scenery on trip - Mt Rushmore, bison spotting in Custer Park and Yellowstone some of the highlights! We had a great group. Our guide, Andrew was very knowledgable and professional. We had some long travel days, but worth it for what we saw. Highly recommend it!
08/06/2023
Andrew was an amazing guide. He was extremely knowledgable, accommodating and fun! He consistently ensured all travelers' needs were met. I would sign up for another trip with Andrew in a heartbeat!!
08/02/2023
Excellent trip to South Dakota and Yellowstone. Very well planned, organized, and the leader was exceptional! Would definitely take another trip with Intrepid!
08/03/2023
This Trip was truly amazing!!! The places we went to were incredible and beautiful!!! It was definitely worth the money and time. Andrew was awesome and upbeat.
07/19/2023
This was an amazing trip and so worthwhile. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. I didn’t expect to learn so much about the magnificent destinations we visited. The wildlife and scenery we saw were stunning. Cannot recommend this trip enough and it was a wonderful experience.
07/03/2023
This trip was very action packed, but has something for everyone. From nature lovers, to history buffs - it’s got it all. Andrew, our guide, made the trip even better with his energy, passion, and attention to each travelers needs. It felt like a little family :)
07/05/2023
Well-planned itinerary that moved from strength to strength. Thought-provoking and positively challenging additional guides. Seasoned, attentive leadership from Andrew, whose deep commitment to these environments was palpable, and whose sense of humor never flagged. This was an immersive, engaging tour!
06/25/2023
My husband and I went on the South Dakota to Yellowstone Parks Explorer with Intrepid Travel June 2023. A holiday planned to mark our recent Retirements, it did not disappoint. The wildlife we saw, the landscape and countryside was breathtaking. Our guide Andrew Kalb was outstanding, thank you.
11/10/2022
Tour Leader Emily Hoff was very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Nothing was too much trouble. She really made the trip worthwhile.
09/27/2022
Had a wonderful trip, our guide Emily was amazing - very knowledgeable and positive. Had a great time and will likely be booking another one soon!
09/18/2022
This trip was a great disappointment for us. Our guide, Emily H. was inexperienced, disorganized, and a poor communicator. She really make our trip very stressful and unsatisfactory. The itinerary was not adhered to. We were to have only 30 minutes in Mount Rushmore with no hike at the Presidential trail or visit to the museum because the guide wanted to get us to another monument a person in our group wanted to visit. No hike was done in the Castle Trail in the Badlands. The Sheridan Inn restaurant was closed to the public. The van was small, cramped and uncomfortable. No wolves were at the very expensive wolf tracking and we had no meals that day from 3 am until 2 pm. The guide gave little information on the sites, areas visited and landscape. There was not welcome or farewell group dinners. The two days at Yellowstone were the only highlights of our vacation.This is our fourth trip with Intrepid, the first three being just great. Sadly, this will probably be the last.
09/01/2022
This trip exceeded my high expectations. Great itinerary at a perfect place with awesome scenery, history and plenty of wildlife. The wolf trekking is a must! Thanks to our wonderful guide Claire for her organization and enthusiasm.
08/20/2022
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. We have been in tours with several other companies in the past but this one was the best. Our guide Claire really made the trip enjoyable We also liked the small size
08/04/2022
This was my first trip with Intrepid and I cannot say enough good things about my overall experience. An incredible week-long journey which culminated in the visit to Yellowstone National Park. Huge shoutout to my team leader, Greta Kjos who was exceptionally knowledgeable, engaging and organized. During our trip from South Dakota to Montana National Parks, we were exposed to the scenic beauty and wildlife across three states. The local tour guides were welcoming and happy to share their heritage, culture and rich history with us. A great adventure holiday with loads of sites and destinations to see while staying safe and being responsible tourists!
07/25/2022
An excellent adventure, very well planned, every day was filled with an exciting new adventure. Pace was fast but not overwhelming. We had various expert guides that joined us at various sites, including 'Cathy' our jeep driver at Custer State Park, 'Rose' our Crow Indian guide at Little Bighorn and 'Evan' our nature guide at the Yellowstone Wolf Trekking tour. (Yes, we saw wolves and many other animals.) It was a short tour and the time went by quickly, but something to remember for a lifetime!
05/25/2022
I did this tour in May 2022. It was just fantastic to experience the historic parks with their abundant wildlife. I enjoyed getting to see a piece of the United States far from the city lights. The guide I had was just fantastic.

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