South Dakota/North Dakota

Best of the Dakotas

Program No. 22815RJ
Watch for bison along winding roads in the Black Hills and take in moonscape views in the Badlands as you explore the history and heritage of the Dakotas from the Ice Age to today.

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Jun 6 - Jun 15, 2024
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Jun 20 - Jun 29, 2024
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Jul 11 - Jul 20, 2024
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Aug 15 - Aug 24, 2024
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Aug 29 - Sep 7, 2024
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May 30 - Jun 8, 2025
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4,099
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Jun 19 - Jun 28, 2025
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3,349
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Jul 17 - Jul 26, 2025
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Aug 14 - Aug 23, 2025
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Aug 21 - Aug 30, 2025
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DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Jun 6 - Jun 15, 2024
Starting at
4,089
Filling Fast!
Jun 20 - Jun 29, 2024
Starting at
4,089
Jul 11 - Jul 20, 2024
Starting at
4,789
Aug 15 - Aug 24, 2024
Starting at
4,089
Aug 29 - Sep 7, 2024
Starting at
4,089
May 30 - Jun 8, 2025
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5,039
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Jun 19 - Jun 28, 2025
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4,279
Full Inventory
Jul 17 - Jul 26, 2025
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4,279
Aug 14 - Aug 23, 2025
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5,039
Aug 21 - Aug 30, 2025
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4,279

At a Glance

The 60-foot faces of four U.S. presidents gaze out over the Black Hills. Recognized worldwide, Mount Rushmore stands as a symbol of American democracy. Experience this national icon and more as you explore the best of North and South Dakota, from the winding roads of the Black Hills to the other-worldly moonscapes of the Badlands. Visit national and state parks, memorials, monuments and museums as you discover the history and heritage of the Dakotas, from the Ice Age to the American Indian Wars. Learn about the influence of people like Lewis and Clark, Theodore Roosevelt, Sacagawea and Crazy Horse, and take in the splendor of the wide-open spaces of the western frontier.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to two plus miles a day on mostly flat terrain, some climbing stairs and in and out of the motor coach numerous times a day.

What You'll Learn

  • Visit world-renowned parks, memorials and monuments like Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Devil’s Tower.
  • Learn about the history, culture and people of the Dakotas as you visit both states’ capitals, and find out more about the native and presidential history of the Badlands.
  • Appreciate the massive metal art sculptures along the Enchanted Highway, and attend the Greatest Show in the West, The Medora Musical, featuring real horses, cowboys, song and dance.

General Notes

Select dates are designated for small groups and are limited to 24 participants or less.
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